Chapter 45: with translation of chapter title

As the Bei Fang Continent's collapse ceased, an azure willow branch extended around Shen Ni, followed closely by several space rifts.

As the Bei Fang Continent's collapse ceased, an azure willow branch extended around Shen Ni, followed closely by several space rifts.

As the Bei Fang Continent's collapse ceased, an azure willow branch extended around Shen Ni, followed closely by several space rifts.

We'll output: 【1】 As the Bei Fang Continent's collapse ceased, an azure willow branch extended around Shen Ni, followed closely by several space rifts.

Luo Hou, Hongjun, Yang Mei, Yin Yang, Qian Kun, and Wu Xing arrived together, surrounding Shen Ni.

Translate: "Luo Hou, Hongjun, Yang Mei, Yin Yang, Qian Kun, and Wu Xing arrived together, surrounding Shen Ni."

Luo Hou, Hongjun, Yang Mei, Yin Yang, Qian Kun, and Wu Xing arrived together, surrounding Shen Ni.

We'll output: 【2】 Luo Hou, Hongjun, Yang Mei, Yin Yang, Qian Kun, and Wu Xing arrived together, surrounding Shen Ni.

Acting contrary to reason, seeking death is justified! Shen Ni, follow us into Chaos for a trip.

Translate: "\"Reversing righteousness, inviting death! Shen Ni, follow us into Chaos for a trip. \""

Reversing righteousness, inviting death! Shen Ni, follow us into Chaos for a trip.

We'll output: 【3】 "Reversing righteousness, inviting death! Shen Ni, follow us into Chaos for a trip."

Hongjun's eyes glowed with a fierce hue, killing intent evident.

Translate: "Hongjun's eyes held a fierce hue, killing intent evident."

We'll output: 【4】 Hongjun's eyes held a fierce hue, killing intent evident.

Shen Ni knew that whether they went to Chaos or not, a great battle would erupt; it was merely a matter of whether they were in the primordial wilderness.

Translate: "Shen Ni knew that whether they entered Chaos or not, a great battle would erupt; the only difference was whether they were in the Primordial Wasteland or not."

We'll output: 【5】 Shen Ni knew that whether they entered Chaos or not, a great battle would erupt; the only difference was whether they were in the Primordial Wasteland or not.

Why not?

Translate: "\"What's not possible? \""

We'll output: 【6】 "What's not possible?"

The God-Slaying Spear ripped open space and the heavenly-earthly membrane, a huge influx of chaotic energy poured into the wilderness, yet several people couldn't see it and all walked right in.

Translate: "The God-Slaying Spear tore through space and the membrane of heaven and earth, a massive influx of Chaos energy surged into the Primordial Wasteland, yet several people failed to notice it and all entered it."

We'll output: 【7】 The God-Slaying Spear tore through space and the membrane of heaven and earth, a massive influx of Chaos energy surged into the Primordial Wasteland, yet several people failed to notice it and all entered it.

As the seven figures vanished, the space rifts sealed, and the four great feral beasts within Beast God Mountain awoke as well.

Translate: "As the seven figures vanished, the space rifts closed, and the four great ferocious beasts within Beast God Mountain also awoke."

We'll output: 【8】 As the seven figures vanished, the space rifts closed, and the four great ferocious beasts within Beast God Mountain also awoke.

Keep consolidating the battle lines, wait for the great decisive battle to begin; feral beasts at Golden Immortal level and below may devour each other to boost their strength first.

Translate: "\"Continue to consolidate the front lines, await the start of the great battle; Golden Immortal-level ferocious beasts can devour each other to enhance strength first. \""

We'll output: 【9】 "Continue to consolidate the front lines, await the start of the great battle; Golden Immortal-level ferocious beasts can devour each other to enhance strength first."

Before Qiong Qi's command could be sent out, Chaos interrupted, saying:

Translate: "Qiong Qi's order had not yet been sent when Chaos interrupted:"

We'll output: 【10】 Qiong Qi's order had not yet been sent when Chaos interrupted:

Too conservative! Our feral beast clan cannot use spiritual treasures; most lack spiritual awareness, are naive in nature, and cannot fully exert their combat power.

Translate: "\"Too conservative; our ferocious beast clan cannot use spiritual treasures, most lack spiritual awareness, are simple-minded, and cannot fully exert their combat power. \""

We'll output: 【11】 "Too conservative; our ferocious beast clan cannot use spiritual treasures, most lack spiritual awareness, are simple-minded, and cannot fully exert their combat power."

Since we're letting them devour freely, we might as well let them go even further, letting them kill until they awaken spiritual awareness; after all, a few Golden Immortals are of little use.

Translate: "\"Since we let them devour freely, we might as well let them go further, letting them kill until they gain spiritual awareness; after all, a few Golden Immortals are of little use. \""

We'll output: 【12】 "Since we let them devour freely, we might as well let them go further, letting them kill until they gain spiritual awareness; after all, a few Golden Immortals are of little use."

Then what do you say we do?

Translate: "\"Then what do you propose? \""

We'll output: 【13】 "Then what do you propose?"

Qiong Qi looked toward Chaos, wanting to know how far he intended to open things up.

Translate: "Qiong Qi looked toward Chaos, wanting to know how far he intended to open it."

We'll output: 【14】 Qiong Qi looked toward Chaos, wanting to know how far he intended to open it.

Chaos didn't delay, directly issuing the command:

Translate: "Chaos did not delay, directly issuing orders:"

We'll output: 【15】 Chaos did not delay, directly issuing orders:

Starting today, forsake the worthless lands; all feral beasts shall converge on Beast God Mountain; any feral beast beneath Da Luo may devour each other.

Translate: "\"Effective today, abandon the worthless lands; all ferocious beasts shall gather at Beast God Mountain; any ferocious beast below Great Luo may devour one another. \""

We'll output: 【16】 "Effective today, abandon the worthless lands; all ferocious beasts shall gather at Beast God Mountain; any ferocious beast below Great Luo may devour one another."

Hearing this, Ji Wu hesitated a bit, but ultimately said nothing, allowing the order to be issued.

Translate: "Upon hearing this, Taotie hesitated somewhat, but ultimately said nothing, allowing the order to be issued."

We'll output: 【17】 Upon hearing this, Taotie hesitated somewhat, but ultimately said nothing, allowing the order to be issued.

Qi and company now hardly ever see feral beasts; after the Great Cataclysm ended, they roamed the northern continent for ten thousand years but found no trace of feral beasts.

Translate: "Qi and company now hardly ever see ferocious beasts; after the Great Cataclysm ended, they wandered the Bei Fang Continent for ten thousand years yet found no trace of ferocious beasts."

We'll output: 【18】 Qi and company now hardly ever see ferocious beasts; after the Great Cataclysm ended, they wandered the Bei Fang Continent for ten thousand years yet found no trace of ferocious beasts.

These feral beasts seemed to have abandoned the northern continent, leaving it to be taken over by the Three-Clans Allied Army.

Translate: "These ferocious beasts seemed to have abandoned the Bei Fang Continent, leaving the Northern Lands to be taken by the Three-Clan Allied Army."

We'll output: 【19】 These ferocious beasts seemed to have abandoned the Bei Fang Continent, leaving the Northern Lands to be taken by the Three-Clan Allied Army.

No conflict erupted among them; it was as if they had given up resistance.

Translate: "No conflict erupted among them; it was as if they had abandoned resistance."

We'll output: 【20】 No conflict erupted among them; it was as if they had abandoned resistance.

But everyone knew they were accumulating strength, hoping to decide everything in one battle.

Translate: "But everyone knew they were accumulating strength, hoping to settle everything in one decisive battle."

We'll output: 【21】 But everyone knew they were accumulating strength, hoping to settle everything in one decisive battle.

We should leave; the remaining great decisive battle is not something we can participate in now.

Translate: "\"We should leave; the remaining great battle is not something we can participate in now. \""

We'll output: 【22】 "We should leave; the remaining great battle is not something we can participate in now."

Qi's proposal gained everyone's approval; over these years in the northern lands, we have completed the path of Taiyi to perfection.

Translate: "Qi's proposal gained everyone's agreement; over these years in the Northern Lands, we have completed the path of Supreme Ultimate."

We'll output: 【23】 Qi's proposal gained everyone's agreement; over these years in the Northern Lands, we have completed the path of Supreme Ultimate.

Next, we must try to open the Da Luo Heaven, strive for the upper realm, so that in the great catastrophe we are no longer helpless, merely becoming battlefield remnants.

Translate: "Next, we must attempt to open the Great Luo Heaven, strive for the upper realm, so that we are no longer helpless in the Great Calamity, merely battlefield scraps."

We'll output: 【24】 Next, we must attempt to open the Great Luo Heaven, strive for the upper realm, so that we are no longer helpless in the Great Calamity, merely battlefield scraps.

Their time since descending is still too short; it is not enough to influence the world's development and change.

Translate: "Their time since descending is still too short, insufficient to influence the world's development and change."

We'll output: 【25】 Their time since descending is still too short, insufficient to influence the world's development and change.

Come on, let's go home!

Translate: "\"Go, home! \""

We'll output: 【26】 "Go, home!"

This time, everyone rested at Fengqi Mountain, since it is nearer to the northern lands than Yunmze Marsh, they chose this place.

Translate: "This time, everyone rested at Phoenix Perch Mountain, as it is closer to the Bei Fang land than Yunmze Marsh, so they chose this place."

We'll output: 【27】 This time, everyone rested at Phoenix Perch Mountain, as it is closer to the Bei Fang land than Yunmze Marsh, so they chose this place.

Moreover, Qi was visiting for the first time and discovered many wutong trees here, many of which were spiritual-root wutong, while the rest were of immortal grade.

Translate: "Moreover, Qi was visiting for the first time, discovering many paulownia trees here, of which not a few are spiritual-root paulownia, the rest being immortal-grade."

We'll output: 【28】 Moreover, Qi was visiting for the first time, discovering many paulownia trees here, of which not a few are spiritual-root paulownia, the rest being immortal-grade.

Qi also directly sensed for the first time the affluence of Nüwa and Fuxi.

Translate: "Qi also directly sensed for the first time the wealth of Nüwa and Fuxi."

We'll output: 【29】 Qi also directly sensed for the first time the wealth of Nüwa and Fuxi.

This time returning, I have decided: I will refine all spiritual treasures to achieve the status of Luo Tianzun God; unless something major happens, I will not leave seclusion.

Translate: "\"This time returning, I have decided: I will surely refine all spiritual treasures to become the God of Luo Heaven; unless something major occurs, I will not leave seclusion. \""

We'll output: 【30】 "This time returning, I have decided: I will surely refine all spiritual treasures to become the God of Luo Heaven; unless something major occurs, I will not leave seclusion."

Qi presented his resolve and aim for this retreat to the crowd, who responded with 'great virtue,' then urged him to quickly drink another cup, lest he delay repaying wine.

Translate: "Qi demonstrated his resolution and goal for this seclusion to everyone; they also cooperated by calling him \"Great Kindness\", then urged him to quickly drink another cup, not to delay owing wine."

We'll output: 【31】 Qi demonstrated his resolution and goal for this seclusion to everyone; they also cooperated by calling him "Great Kindness", then urged him to quickly drink another cup, not to delay owing wine.

After the feast ended, Qi returned to Yunmze Marsh, while Emperor Jun and Taiyi returned to the Sun Star to prepare for seclusion.

Translate: "After the feast ended, Qi returned to Yunmze Marsh, Di Jun and Taiyi returned to the Sun Star, preparing for seclusion!"

We'll output: 【32】 After the feast ended, Qi returned to Yunmze Marsh, Di Jun and Taiyi returned to the Sun Star, preparing for seclusion!

The seal on Yunmze Marsh lifted, allowing everyone to resume life in the outside world; the Yunmze Grand Array contracted, covering only the central part of Yunmze Marsh.

Translate: "The seal on Yunmze Marsh lifted, allowing everyone to resume life in the outside world; the Yunmze Grand Formation contracted, covering only the center of Yunmze Marsh."

We'll output: 【33】 The seal on Yunmze Marsh lifted, allowing everyone to resume life in the outside world; the Yunmze Grand Formation contracted, covering only the center of Yunmze Marsh.

Only a narrow path remained at the entrance of Qi's Daoist temple, leading to the mountain gate; Bai Ling planted immortal herbs there, guided spiritual dew, cultivated melons and fruits, awaiting the day Qi emerges from seclusion.

Translate: "Only a small path remained at the entrance of Qi's Dao Chang, leading to the mountain gate; Bai Ling planted immortal herbs there, gathered spiritual dew, cultivated melons and fruits, awaiting the day Qi emerges from seclusion."

We'll output: 【34】 Only a small path remained at the entrance of Qi's Dao Chang, leading to the mountain gate; Bai Ling planted immortal herbs there, gathered spiritual dew, cultivated melons and fruits, awaiting the day Qi emerges from seclusion.

In Chaos.

Translate: "In Chaos."

We'll output: 【35】 In Chaos.

Luo Hou trapped Shen Ni within the World-Destroying Mill, continually grinding away his protective divine light; whenever Shen Ni attempted to resist, Yang Mei's willow branch would pull him back.

Translate: "Luo Hou trapped Shen Ni within the World-Destroying Mill, continually grinding his protective divine light; whenever Shen Ni made a move to resist, Yang Mei's willow branch would pull him back."

We'll output: 【36】 Luo Hou trapped Shen Ni within the World-Destroying Mill, continually grinding his protective divine light; whenever Shen Ni made a move to resist, Yang Mei's willow branch would pull him back.

Hongjun activated the Jade Disc of Creation in Chaos, radiating divine light to immobilize Shen Ni's primordial spirit, while Yin Yang Patriarch used the Taiji Diagram to erect a golden bridge suppressing Shen Ni's divine power.

Translate: "Hongjun activated the Creation Jade Disc in Chaos, radiating divine light, fixing Shen Ni's primordial spirit; the Yin Yang Elder Ancestor then erected a golden bridge with the Taiji Diagram to suppress Shen Ni's divine power."

We'll output: 【37】 Hongjun activated the Creation Jade Disc in Chaos, radiating divine light, fixing Shen Ni's primordial spirit; the Yin Yang Elder Ancestor then erected a golden bridge with the Taiji Diagram to suppress Shen Ni's divine power.

The Five Elements Patriarch unleashed the divine killer aura from the Pangu Banner's Upper Heaven God-Slaying Qi, eroding Shen Ni's physical form, and then used the Five Elements Extermination Divine Light to firmly suppress the God-Slaying Spear's resistance.

Translate: "The Five Elements Elder Ancestor unleashed the Shangdu Heavenly God Slaying Qi from the Pangu Banner, wearing down Shen Ni's physical form, and used the Five Elements Annihilation Divine Light to firmly suppress the God-Slaying Spear's resistance."

We'll output: 【38】 The Five Elements Elder Ancestor unleashed the Shangdu Heavenly God Slaying Qi from the Pangu Banner, wearing down Shen Ni's physical form, and used the Five Elements Annihilation Divine Light to firmly suppress the God-Slaying Spear's resistance.

The Heaven and Earth Daoist's Heaven and Earth Cauldron continuously spews out creation divine fire, refining the primordial spirit of the God Rebel.

"You do not know the heavenly numbers; you have caused this great calamity; you ought to suffer loss of life here."

Hongjun's voice rang out in Chaos, but the God Rebel rebutted, saying:

"I don't know the heavenly numbers? Ridiculous to the extreme—when has this world ever given my demon beast clan a path to survival? Are we demon beasts only fit to be livestock, to be slaughtered at the whim of the innate gods and sages?"

"I can't be bothered to reason with you; you're not worthy to hear it!"

Luo Hou's words left everyone speechless for a moment, yet they also felt there was some sense to it.

"Hongjun, in the face of such a murderous beast that has caused such slaughter, do you still have the leisure to lecture? You must have cultivated yourself into stupidity."

"You'd better heal your injuries first, then wait until your broken bones are mended before talking about reason!"

At this moment, the several of them were in a sorry state; their formerly immaculate robes were now soaked in blood, and disheveled hair was common among them.

Those six of them were nearly all killed by the God Rebel alone; if it weren't for Yang Mei's sneak attack, dealing a heavy blow to the God Rebel, someone might not have escaped this calamity.

As soon as Luo Hou spoke to Hongjun, the previously somewhat gloomy atmosphere also improved a bit.

It's just that Hongjun's composure has slipped a little more.

Seeing that the God Rebel had no chance to escape, everyone increased their divine power output, striving to achieve merit in this battle.

In a place unnoticed by the crowd, Luo Hu was contacting the God Rebel, saying:

"Your death is already settled; no one could possibly spare you, but I can grant you an opportunity for revenge."

"Go ahead and speak; I'd like to see what you innate gods and sages are up to."

The God Rebel replied in his heart; he knew there was no need to speak aloud, for the other party could connect with his mind and hear his voice.

He just didn't know which of the few people present it was, after all, several of them could connect with him.

After all, this was already the third person to propose terms to him. One person had him kill Luo Hu; another had him kill Luo Hou and Hongjun together.

Unfortunately, he couldn't fulfill any of them, and the other party's conditions were too harsh, yet he agreed to them all.

"I know someone will contact you to kill me; I also know who it is, but I know you lack the ability to do so."

"I don't need you to kill Hongjun; I know you can't. Do you see the spirit treasure that seals your primordial spirit? Destroy it with the God‑Slaying Spear!"

Luo Hou's voice entered Shen Ni's heart, and Shen Ni asked again:

What can I get?

Agree, and the Four Great Ferocious Beasts can live; disagree, and they will follow you to death.

Shen Ni remained silent for a moment, then replied:

Okay.

I know you promised others, but you can't do it; the Four Great Ferocious Beasts will still die.

Hearing Luo Hou's words, Shen Ni felt immense anger deep in his heart, yet he had no strength to retort.

Until Shen Ni had only the strength left for one final strike, Hongjun, Luo Hou, and Yang Mei seemed unable to support themselves any longer, and withdrew their divine power.

Not good!

Everyone was greatly startled and lost color, exclaiming:

Only saw Shen Ni retrieve the Chariot Pole Divine Spear and hurl it fiercely!

(End of chapter)