Chapter 462

The former Martial Minister of the Eastern Palace of the Great Jin Divine Kingdom, also the Supreme Commander of the Eastern Palace's Twenty-Four Guards, Tie Chi let out a loud shout and moved first.

The former Martial Minister of the Eastern Palace of the Great Jin Divine Kingdom, also the Supreme Commander of the Eastern Palace's Twenty-Four Guards, Tie Chi shouted loudly and moved first.

We need to keep meaning. Avoid adding extra like "let out". "shouted loudly" is fine.

We'll output: 【1】 The former Martial Minister of the Eastern Palace of the Great Jin Divine Kingdom, also the Supreme Commander of the Eastern Palace's Twenty-Four Guards, Tie Chi shouted loudly and moved first.

Check length: okay.

The two long legs of the giant divine soldiers burst forth with a blinding dark‑gold light, amid a faint whirring of mechanisms, and flames spurted from Tie Chi's two long legs. The dark‑gold flames then swept over his whole body, instantly turning him into a fire‑man.

Translate: "The two giant divine soldiers' legs burst out with piercing dark-gold light, amid a faint whir of mechanisms, flames shot from Tie Chi's two legs. Then the dark-gold flames engulfed his whole body, instantly turning him into a fire man."

We need to keep "giant divine soldiers" as "giant divine soldiers". "dark-gold" as dark-gold. "fire man" as fire man.

We'll output: 【2】 The two giant divine soldiers' legs burst out with piercing dark-gold light, amid a faint whir of mechanisms, flames shot from Tie Chi's two legs. Then the dark-gold flames engulfed his whole body, instantly turning him into a fire man.

Tie Chi threw a straight punch at Wu Tie.

Translate: "Tie Chi threw a straight punch at Wu Tie."

But we need to keep the phrase meaning "threw a punch straight at". We'll output: 【3】 Tie Chi threw a straight punch at Wu Tie.

This punch was slightly weaker than the force just shown by the wild lass Long, clearly Tie Chi's strength was still inferior to Long's.

Translate: "This punch was slightly weaker than the force just shown by the wild lass Long, clearly Tie Chi's strength was still inferior to Long's."

We need to keep "wild lass Long" as "wild lass Long". "Long" as name Long. We'll output: 【4】 This punch was slightly weaker than the force just shown by the wild lass Long, clearly Tie Chi's strength was still inferior to Long's.

But this punch was extremely vicious, the heavy fist aimed straight at Wu Tie's throat vital point, and the knuckles protruded like phoenix eyes, with a faint metallic cold gleam flashing on them; clearly an exotic treasure was hidden on Tie Chi's fist.

Translate: "But this punch was extremely vicious, the heavy fist aimed straight at Wu Tie's throat vital point, and the knuckles protruded like phoenix eyes, with a faint metallic cold gleam flashing on them; clearly an exotic treasure was hidden on Tie Chi's fist."

We need to keep "knuckles protruded like phoenix eyes" as "knuckles protruded like phoenix eyes", "metallic cold gleam" as "metallic cold gleam", and "exotic treasure" as "exotic treasure". We'll output: 【5】 But this punch was extremely vicious, the heavy fist aimed straight at Wu Tie's throat vital point, and the knuckles protruded like phoenix eyes, with a faint metallic cold gleam flashing on them; clearly an exotic treasure was hidden on Tie Chi's fist.

If it were an ordinary person hit by this punch, they would definitely have their throat shattered; even if they didn't die, they'd suffer serious injury and collapse.

Translate: "If an ordinary person took this punch, they would definitely have their throat shattered; even if they didn't die, they'd be seriously injured and collapse."

We'll output: 【6】 If an ordinary person took this punch, they would definitely have their throat shattered; even if they didn't die, they'd be seriously injured and collapse.

Wu Tie laughed loudly, Tie Chi's heavy fist was still three feet away from his body, and his body suddenly disintegrated.

Translate: "Wu Tie laughed loudly; Tie Chi's heavy fist was still three feet from his body when his body suddenly disintegrated."

We'll output: 【7】 Wu Tie laughed loudly; Tie Chi's heavy fist was still three feet from his body when his body suddenly disintegrated.

Threads of black‑and‑white spiritual wind rose from the ground; Wu Tie's body turned into countless wisps of clear wind, swift as lightning, rushing out of the hall: "Old man, at your age, still so hot‑headed? Look at your half‑crippled appearance—hurry up and cultivate your mind and nature, raise your twilight years and grandchildren!"

Translate: "Threads of black-and-white spiritual wind rose from the ground; Wu Tie's body turned into countless wisps of clear wind, swift as lightning, rushing out of the hall: 'Old man, at your age, still so hot-headed? Look at your half‑crippled appearance—hurry up and cultivate your mind and nature, raise your twilight years and grandchildren!'"

This is a divine ability among the thirty‑six Heavenly Gang transformations of the Nine‑Turn Mystic Skill.

His body turned into wind and moved, formless and traceless, soundless and invisible; ordinary means cannot even touch a single hair of Wu Tie. Unless it is an equal great divine ability, ordinary swords, spears, halberds, and various magical treasures cannot touch him, let alone injure him.

Translate: "This is a divine ability from the Thirty‑Six Heavenly Gang Transformations within the Nine Turns Mysterious Skill."

We'll output: 【9】 This is a divine ability from the Thirty‑Six Heavenly Gang Transformations within the Nine Turns Mysterious Skill.

Tie Chi's punch blasted straight through the clear wind that Wu Tie had turned into; using excessive force, his heavy fist sent a tiger‑eyed giant divine soldier standing behind Wu Tie flying far away.

Translate: "Turning his body into wind, he is formeless and traceless, soundless and invisible; ordinary means cannot even touch a single hair of Wu Tie. Unless it is an equal great divine ability, ordinary swords, spears, halberds, and various magical artifacts cannot touch him, let alone injure him."

We'll output: 【10】 Turning his body into wind, he is formless and traceless, soundless and invisible; ordinary means cannot even touch a single hair of Wu Tie. Unless it is an equal great divine ability, ordinary swords, spears, halberds, and various magical artifacts cannot touch him, let alone injure him.

"You brat, hateful!" Tie Chi roared angrily.

Translate: "Tie Chi's punch blasted straight through the wind Wu Tie had become, using excessive force; the heavy fist sent a tiger‑gazing giant divine soldier behind Wu Tie flying far away."

We'll output: 【11】 Tie Chi's punch blasted straight through the wind Wu Tie had become, using excessive force; the heavy fist sent a tiger‑gazing giant divine soldier behind Wu Tie flying far away.

"Hmm…… like this……" Bai Ying stood before the throne, furrowed her brow.

Translate: "\"You brat, hateful! \" Tie Chi roared angrily."

We'll output: 【12】 "You brat, hateful!" Tie Chi roared angrily.

"Hmm…… like this……" Bai Ying stood before the throne, furrowed her brow.

Translate: "\"Hmm…… like this……\" Bai Ying stood before the throne, furrowing her brow."

"Hmm…… like this……" Bai Ying stood before the throne, furrowed her brow.

But we added "her". If gender unknown, we should avoid guessing. Better to use "their" or repeat name. Since we don't know, we can use "their". However "their" is plural but acceptable as singular they. We'll output: 【13】 "Hmm…… like this……" Bai Ying stood before the throne, furrowed their brow.

But the source didn't have pronoun; we added "their". That's adding a word not present. However we need to convey the action of furrowing brow; we need a subject. The subject is Bai Ying. We can say "Bai Ying stood before the throne, furrowed brow." That avoids pronoun. Let's do: "Bai Ying stood before the throne, furrowed brow." That is grammatical? "furrowed brow" needs a subject; we can say "Bai Ying stood before the throne, furrowed brow." It's a bit terse but okay. Or "Bai Ying stood before the throne, brow furrowed." That's better: "Bai Ying stood before the throne, brow furrowed." We'll output: 【13】 "Hmm…… like this……" Bai Ying stood before the throne, brow furrowed.

"Older sister, we can't just let him leave like that." Zhu Ji jumped up angrily, saying: "Did we let him go, or did he swagger away? Do you really think there's no one here?"

Translate: "\"Older sister, we can't just let him leave like that. \" Zhu Ji jumped up angrily, saying: \"Did we let him go, or did he swagger away? Do you really think there's no one here? \""

"Older sister, we can't just let him leave like that." Zhu Ji jumped up angrily, saying: "Did we let him go, or did he swagger away? Do you really think there's no one here?"

Bai Ying nodded slowly, and said softly: "General Huo Xiong, Bai Ying cannot let you swagger away like this."

Translate: "Bai Ying nodded slowly, and said softly: \"General Huo Xiong, Bai Ying cannot let you swagger away like this. \""

Bai Ying nodded slowly, and said softly: "General Huo Xiong, Bai Ying cannot let you swagger away like this."

The clear wind that Wu Tie had turned into had already rushed out of the hall, out of the square in front of the hall, crossed the golden bridge over the thousand‑zhang‑wide Rainbow River, and was about to shoot straight up into the sky to escape.

Translate: "The clear wind that Wu Tie had turned into had already rushed out of the hall, out of the square in front of the hall, crossed the golden bridge over the thousand‑zhang‑wide Rainbow River, and was about to shoot straight up into the sky to escape."

The clear wind that Wu Tie had turned into had already rushed out of the hall, out of the square in front of the hall, crossed the golden bridge over the thousand‑zhang‑wide Rainbow River, and was about to shoot straight up into the sky to escape.

But as soon as Bai Ying's words left her mouth, the sky suddenly filled with thousands of auspicious vapors and myriad zhang of rosy light; seven‑colored divine light flickered, forming a huge vortex that rapidly swirled above Wu Tie's head. An inconceivable immense force pressed down, amid earth‑shaking dragon roars, Wu Tie's whole body sank, and he involuntarily re‑condensed into form.

Translate: "But as soon as Bai Ying's words left her mouth, the sky suddenly filled with thousands of auspicious vapors and myriad‑zhang rosy light; seven‑colored divine light glittered, forming a huge vortex that rapidly swirled above Wu Tie's head. An inconceivable immense force pressed down, amid earth‑shaking dragon roars, Wu Tie's whole body sank and suddenly reconstituted involuntarily."

We'll output: 【17】 But as soon as Bai Ying's words left her mouth, the sky suddenly filled with thousands of auspicious vapors and myriad‑zhang rosy light; seven‑colored divine light glittered, forming a huge vortex that rapidly swirled above Wu Tie's head. An inconceivable immense force pressed down, amid earth‑shaking dragon roars, Wu Tie's whole body sank and suddenly reconstituted involuntarily.

Within the seven‑colored vortex, a majestic palace rose—three stories tall, covering tens of thousands of mu, bronze‑colored, ancient and mottled, its whole body variegated in color—emerged slowly accompanied by low dragon roars and thunder.

Translate: "Within the seven‑colored vortex, a majestic palace rose—three stories tall, covering tens of thousands of mu, bronze‑colored, ancient and mottled, its whole body variegated in color—emerged slowly accompanied by low dragon roars and thunder."

Within the seven‑colored vortex, a majestic palace rose—three stories tall, covering tens of thousands of mu, bronze‑colored, ancient and mottled, its whole body variegated in color—emerged slowly accompanied by low dragon roars and thunder.

The aura of this palace was so strong it made people suffocate; within the seven‑colored vortex only a corner of the palace was revealed, yet that aura directly shattered Wu Tie's escape technique, forcing him to revert to his true form.

Translate: "The palace's aura was so strong it made one breathless; merely revealing a corner of the palace within the seven‑colored vortex, that aura directly shattered Wu Tie's evasion divine ability, forcing him to revert to his true form."

We'll output: 【19】 The palace's aura was so strong it made one breathless; merely revealing a corner of the palace within the seven‑colored vortex, that aura directly shattered Wu Tie's evasion divine ability, forcing him to revert to his true form.

With a resounding 'clang clang clang', two massive bronze pillars, each tens of zhang in diameter and nearly a thousand zhang tall, slowly flew out of that palace. At the base of the two bronze pillars stood a huge execution platform, where faint traces of bloodstains could be seen.

Translate: "With a clang‑clang‑clang, a tremendous sound rang out; two massive bronze pillars, each tens of zhang in diameter and nearly a thousand zhang high, slowly flew out of the palace. At the base of the two bronze pillars stood a huge execution platform, faintly visible traces of bloodstains on it."

We'll output: 【20】 With a clang‑clang‑clang, a tremendous sound rang out; two massive bronze pillars, each tens of zhang in diameter and nearly a thousand zhang high, slowly flew out of the palace. At the base of the two bronze pillars stood a huge execution platform, faintly visible traces of bloodstains on it.

In the midst of the 'clang clang' sound, two bronze chains as thick as a wrist shot out from the two bronze pillars, and in a few swishes they wrapped around Wu Tie. He felt his whole body sink; his internal qi and blood, all his magical power, and even his soul fluctuations were sealed.

Translate: "In the clang‑clang sound, two bronze chains as thick as a wrist shot out from the pillars and, with a few swishes, wrapped around Wu Tie. He felt his whole body sink; his internal qi and blood, all his magical power, even his soul fluctuations were sealed."

We'll output: 【21】 In the clang‑clang sound, two bronze chains as thick as a wrist shot out from the pillars and, with a few swishes, wrapped around Wu Tie. He felt his whole body sink; his internal qi and blood, all his magical power, even his soul fluctuations were sealed.

This sealing force was thousands of times stronger than the previous Escape Dragon Pile, like countless mountains pressing down; it left Wu Tie gasping, his bones rattling, and the wound on his right arm that had previously split open from clashing fists with Long ripped open again, spilling large amounts of fresh blood.

Translate: "This sealing force was thousands of times stronger than the previous Escape Dragon Pile, like countless mountains pressing down; it left Wu Tie gasping, his bones rattling, and the wound on his right arm that had previously split open from clashing fists with Long ripped open again, spilling large amounts of fresh blood."

This sealing force was thousands of times stronger than the previous Escape Dragon Pile, like countless mountains pressing down; it left Wu Tie gasping, his bones rattling, and the wound on his right arm that had previously split open from clashing fists with Long ripped open again, spilling large amounts of fresh blood.

Wu Tie's hot blood splashed onto the bronze chains; the chains emitted a cold, eerie bronze divine light, and the blood instantly hissed and evaporated into a great sheet of blood mist that rose upward.

Translate: "Wu Tie's hot blood splashed onto the bronze chains; the chains emitted a cold, eerie bronze divine light, and the blood instantly hissed and evaporated into a great mist of blood that rose."

We'll output: 【23】 Wu Tie's hot blood splashed onto the bronze chains; the chains emitted a cold, eerie bronze divine light, and the blood instantly hissed and evaporated into a great mist of blood that rose.

The bronze execution platform, carrying two bronze divine pillars radiating light tens of zhang high, crashed heavily to the ground; the chains swung up, and Wu Tie let out a muffled grunt as he was hauled up, then suspended between the two bronze divine pillars, his limbs stretched to the extreme, forming a large "X" shape hanging hundreds of zhang above the ground.

Translate: "The bronze execution platform, bearing the two radiant bronze divine pillars, slammed heavily to the ground; the chains swung, Wu Tie grunted as he was pulled up, then suspended between the two bronze divine pillars, his limbs stretched to the limit into a large 'X' shape hanging hundreds of zhang above the ground."

We'll output: 【24】 The bronze execution platform, bearing the two radiant bronze divine pillars, slammed heavily to the ground; the chains swung, Wu Tie grunted as he was pulled up, then suspended between the two bronze divine pillars, his limbs stretched to the limit into a large 'X' shape hanging hundreds of zhang above the ground.

In mid‑air, that awe‑inspiring palace slowly faded away, and those terrifying dragon roars that pierced the soul vanished without a trace.

Translate: "In midair, the terrifying palace's aura slowly faded, and the dreadful dragon roars that pierced the soul vanished without a trace."

We'll output: 【25】 In midair, the terrifying palace's aura slowly faded, and the dreadful dragon roars that pierced the soul vanished without a trace.

On the execution platform, electricity flickered accompanied by piercing thunderclaps; spears, swords, halberds, and various weapons condensed from lightning flashed into existence.

Translate: "On the execution platform, electricity flickered, accompanied by piercing thunderclaps; spears, swords, halberds, and various weapons condensed from lightning flashed into existence."

We'll output: 【26】 On the execution platform, electricity flickered, accompanied by piercing thunderclaps; spears, swords, halberds, and various weapons condensed from lightning flashed into existence.

With a booming roar, an electric light spear shot straight up from the execution platform and slammed hard into Wu Tie. His whole body burst with blinding electric light, like thick syrup, the electric arcs winding across his body, burning away whatever covered him to a clean state.

Translate: "With a booming roar, a lightning spear shot straight up from the platform and slammed hard into Wu Tie. His whole body burst with blinding lightning, like viscous fluid, the electric arcs winding across his body burned away any covering on him completely."

We'll output: 【27】 With a booming roar, a lightning spear shot straight up from the platform and slammed hard into Wu Tie. His whole body burst with blinding lightning, like viscous fluid, the electric arcs winding across his body burned away any covering on him completely.

This strike was extraordinarily heavy, far heavier than Long's fist.

Translate: "This strike was extraordinarily heavy, far heavier than Long's fist."

We'll output: 【28】 This strike was extraordinarily heavy, far heavier than Long's fist.

Wu Tie let out a muffled grunt; his skin cracked open in countless tiny fissures, large amounts of blood seeped out, and were quickly refined by the plasma into ash.

Translate: "Wu Tie grunted, his skin cracked open in countless tiny fissures, large amounts of blood seeped out, then quickly refined by the plasma into ash."

We'll output: 【29】 Wu Tie grunted, his skin cracked open in countless tiny fissures, large amounts of blood seeped out, then quickly refined by the plasma into ash.

In the high air, a flash of electric light brought down a great axe forged of lightning, which struck squarely on Wu Tie's head. With another explosive bang, his head of long hair shattered and scorched, turning into blue smoke that drifted away; his scalp tore open, revealing a clean skull.

Translate: "In the high sky, a flash of lightning, and a great axe condensed from lightning came down, striking squarely on Wu Tie's head. With another explosive bang, his long hair shattered and scorched, turning into blue smoke that drifted away, his scalp tore open, revealing a clean skull."

We'll output: 【30】 In the high sky, a flash of lightning, and a great axe condensed from lightning came down, striking squarely on Wu Tie's head. With another explosive bang, his long hair shattered and scorched, turning into blue smoke that drifted away, his scalp tore open, revealing a clean skull.

The electric arcs raged and danced, scorching Wu Tie's skull until only the bone remained, increasingly clean and gleaming.

Translate: "The electric arcs raged and jumped; Wu Tie's skull was burned to a bloody mess, only the skull itself becoming ever cleaner and gleaming."

We'll output: 【31】 The electric arcs raged and jumped; Wu Tie's skull was burned to a bloody mess, only the skull itself becoming ever cleaner and gleaming.

Even the slightest stray electric arcs were absorbed by Wu Tie's skull, then swiftly turned into a massive heat wave that swept through his body. The five‑element vital blood in his heart released immense energy; his damaged flesh healed rapidly, and in an instant he was restored to his original state.

Translate: "Some of the raging electric arcs were even directly absorbed by Wu Tie's skull, then swiftly turned into a vast heat wave that swept through his body. The five‑element vital blood in his heart released immense essence, and his damaged flesh healed rapidly, instantly returning to its original state."

We'll output: 【32】 Some of the raging electric arcs were even directly absorbed by Wu Tie's skull, then swiftly turned into a vast heat wave that swept through his body. The five‑element vital blood in his heart released immense essence, and his damaged flesh healed rapidly, instantly returning to its original state.

Only the dead, charred flesh burnt by the lightning still clung to the outer layer of his body, making his appearance as miserable as possible.

Translate: "Only the dead, scorched flesh that had been burnt by the lightning still clung to the outside of his body, making Wu Tie look as miserable as possible."

We'll output: 【33】 Only the dead, scorched flesh that had been burnt by the lightning still clung to the outside of his body, making Wu Tie look as miserable as possible.

Then another lightning‑forged ghost‑head broadsword fell from the sky and struck squarely on Wu Tie's left shoulder. Naturally the flesh was charred, emitting a foul burnt smell far away; soon large patches of black, charred coal clung to his body surface, making him look ever more dishe

Translate: "Then a lightning‑condensed giant axe‑like broadsword fell from the high sky and struck squarely on Wu Tie's left shoulder. Naturally the flesh was scorched, emitting a foul burnt smell far away; soon large patches of black char clung to his body's surface, making Wu Tie look ever more wretched."

We'll output: 【34】 Then a lightning‑condensed giant axe‑like broadsword fell from the high sky and struck squarely on Wu Tie's left shoulder. Naturally the flesh was scorched, emitting a foul burnt smell far away; soon large patches of black char clung to his body's surface, making Wu Tie look ever more wretched.

After three strikes, the attack of the bronze execution platform ceased.

Translate: "After three strikes, the bronze execution platform's attack ceased."

We'll output: 【35】 After three strikes, the bronze execution platform's attack ceased.

Bai Ying's voice echoed from the hall, as cold and aloof as ever: "This place is not for a mere sixth‑rank marquis like you to come and go as you please. No matter how miraculous your cultivation or how powerful your abilities, please show some respect here."

Translate: "Bai Ying's voice came from the hall, as ever cold: \"This place is not where a mere sixth‑rank marquis can come and go as he pleases. No matter how miraculous your cultivation or how great your divine abilities, please show some respect here. \""

We'll output: 【36】 Bai Ying's voice came from the hall, as ever cold: "This place is not where a mere sixth‑rank marquis can come and go as he pleases. No matter how miraculous your cultivation or how great your divine abilities, please show some respect here."

Wu Tie spat out a mouthful of black smoke heavily.

Translate: "Wu Tie spat out a mouthful of black smoke heavily."

We'll output: 【37】 Wu Tie spat out a mouthful of black smoke heavily.

He was immobilized in mid‑air, unable to move, and could only wryly say: "As a subordinate, I would like to be respectful, but whether I am respectful or not, I am still shouted at and attacked… If that's the case, why bother being respectful?"

Translate: "He was sealed in midair, unable to move; he could only wryly say: \"As a subordinate, I would like to be respectful, but whether respectful or not, I am still shouted at and attacked…… If so, why be respectful? \""

We'll output: 【38】 He was sealed in midair, unable to move; he could only wryly say: "As a subordinate, I would like to be respectful, but whether respectful or not, I am still shouted at and attacked…… If so, why be respectful?"

Bai Ying fell silent for a moment, then softly said: "Show some respect—at least you'll suffer less, right?"

Translate: "Bai Ying fell silent for a moment, then softly said: \"Show some respect, at least you'll suffer less, right? \""

We'll output: 【39】 Bai Ying fell silent for a moment, then softly said: "Show some respect, at least you'll suffer less, right?"

Wu Tie remained silent.

Translate: "Wu Tie remained silent."

We'll output: 【40】 Wu Tie remained silent.

That made perfect sense; he had no room to rebut at all.

Translate: "That statement made too much sense; he had no room to rebut at all."

We'll output: 【41】 That statement made too much sense; he had no room to rebut at all.

He closed his mouth, and Wu Tie glanced at the platform that imprisoned him with the corner of his eye. Its ancient aura, heavy build, and indescribable ancient, desolate charm made it a tremendous treasure far surpassing the Escape Dragon Pile in strength.

Translate: "He closed his mouth and, with the corner of his eye, surveyed the bronze execution platform that bound him. Its aura was ancient, its build massive, carrying an indescribable sense of desolate primordial antiquity—a treasure far surpassing the Escape Dragon Pile by who knows how much."

We'll output: 【42】 He closed his mouth and, with the corner of his eye, surveyed the bronze execution platform that bound him. Its aura was ancient, its build massive, carrying an indescribable sense of desolate primordial antiquity—a treasure far surpassing the Escape Dragon Pile by who knows how much.

That Escape Dragon Pile, Wu Tie felt, was probably like the water‑fire gourd he once possessed—an innate spiritual treasure born of this realm.

Translate: "He felt that the Escape Dragon Pile was probably like the Water‑Fire Gourd he once possessed—an innate spiritual treasure nurtured by this realm of heaven and earth."

We'll output: 【43】 He felt that the Escape Dragon Pile was probably like the Water‑Fire Gourd he once possessed—an innate spiritual treasure nurtured by this realm of heaven and earth.

However, such an innate spiritual treasure born of the realm is undoubtedly far weaker—by countless levels—than a true primordial treasure born from a strand of cosmic creation when heaven and earth first split.

Translate: "But such an innately nurtured spiritual treasure is undoubtedly far weaker—by who knows how many levels—than a true primordial spiritual treasure born from a strand of heaven‑earth creation qi when the universe was split apart."

We'll output: 【44】 But such an innately nurtured spiritual treasure is undoubtedly far weaker—by who knows how many levels—than a true primordial spiritual treasure born from a strand of heaven‑earth creation qi when the universe was split apart.

Could that palace, which revealed a corner from the seven‑colored divine light vortex and emanates a grim, terrifying aura, be a treasure of that level?

Translate: "Could that palace, whose corner emerged from the seven‑colored divine light vortex and whose aura is grim and terrifying, actually be a treasure of that level?"

We'll output: 【45】 Could that palace, whose corner emerged from the seven‑colored divine light vortex and whose aura is grim and terrifying, actually be a treasure of that level?

Moreover, this bronze execution platform and its two bronze divine pillars are likely merely an accessory of that fearsome palace. Judging by its design, it seems intended specifically for imprisoning, or even executing, major criminals.

Translate: "And this bronze execution platform and the two bronze divine pillars are likely merely an accessory of that fearsome palace. Judging by the platform's shape, it seems specially designed to imprison major criminals, even to execute them."

We'll output: 【46】 And this bronze execution platform and the two bronze divine pillars are likely merely an accessory of that fearsome palace. Judging by the platform's shape, it seems specially designed to imprison major criminals, even to execute them.

Wu Tie gave a somewhat resentful struggle.

Translate: "Wu Tie gave a somewhat resentful struggle."

We'll output: 【47】 Wu Tie gave a somewhat resentful struggle.

With his current strength, he simply cannot resist the platform's confinement. The immense binding force presses down like countless mountains from all directions, leaving him as helpless as an insect trapped in amber, with no chance to resist.

Translate: "With his current strength, he simply could not resist the platform's seal. The immense sealing force was like countless mountains pressing down from all directions, layer upon layer; he was like a bug in amber, with no leeway to resist at all."

We'll output: 【48】 With his current strength, he simply could not resist the platform's seal. The immense sealing force was like countless mountains pressing down from all directions, layer upon layer; he was like a bug in amber, with no leeway to resist at all.

However, Wu Tie quickly made contact with the Yin‑Yang Two‑Qi Bottle, drifting carefree within the Sea of Fate.

Translate: "However, Wu Tie quickly communicated with the Yin‑Yang Two‑Qi Bottle, drifting carefree within the Sea of Fate."

However, Wu Tie quickly communicated with the Yin‑Yang Two‑Qi Bottle, drifting carefree in the Sea of Fate.

The Yin‑Yang Two‑Qi Bottle flashed with light, and a thread of utter contempt conveyed itself.

Translate: "The Yin‑Yang Two‑Qi Bottle flashed with light, sending over a thread of utter disdain."

We'll output: 【50】 The Yin‑Yang Two‑Qi Bottle flashed with light, sending over a thread of utter disdain.

Moreover, the Five‑Elements Divine Light, already fused with Wu Tie, also sent a hint of mockery and disdain.

Translate: "Moreover, the Five‑Elements Divine Light, already fused with Wu Tie, also transmitted a hint of mockery and contempt."

We'll output: 【51】 Moreover, the Five‑Elements Divine Light, already fused with Wu Tie, also transmitted a hint of mockery and contempt.

Wu Tie immediately felt relieved.

Translate: "Wu Tie immediately felt relieved."

We'll output: 【52】 Wu Tie immediately felt relieved.

That fearsome divine palace, as well as this bronze execution platform and its two bronze divine pillars, are indeed rare and precious treasures, yet they are no match for the Yin‑Yang Two‑Qi Bottle and the Five‑Elements Divine Light… That's good, that's excellent.

Translate: "That fearsome divine palace, as well as this bronze execution platform and bronze divine pillars, are certainly rare heavy treasures, but they are no match for the Yin‑Yang Two‑Qi Bottle and the Five‑Elements Divine Light…… That's good, that's excellent."

We'll output: 【53】 That fearsome divine palace, as well as this bronze execution platform and bronze divine pillars, are certainly rare heavy treasures, but they are no match for the Yin‑Yang Two‑Qi Bottle and the Five‑Elements Divine Light…… That's good, that's excellent.

Having found confidence, Wu Tie fell silent for a moment, then slowly and cautiously reached out with the five fingers of his right hand to touch the bronze chain binding him. His fingernails lightly tapped the chain, and the five bones in his fingers trembled slightly.

Translate: "Having found resolve, Wu Tie fell silent for a moment, then slowly and carefully used the five fingers of his right hand to touch the bronze chain binding him. His fingernails lightly tapped the chain, and his five finger bones vibrated slightly."

We'll output: 【54】 Having found resolve, Wu Tie fell silent for a moment, then slowly and carefully used the five fingers of his right hand to touch the bronze chain binding him. His fingernails lightly tapped the chain, and his five finger bones vibrated slightly.

Wu Tie sensed an urgent yearning throughout his entire skeleton.

Translate: "Wu Tie sensed his whole body's bones urgently yearning."

We'll output: 【55】 Wu Tie sensed his whole body's bones urgently yearning.

If he could devour this bronze execution platform and its two bronze divine pillars, his physical strength would surely reach an unimaginable level.

Translate: "If he could devour this bronze execution platform and the two bronze divine pillars, his bodily strength would surely reach an unimaginable level."

We'll output: 【56】 If he could devour this bronze execution platform and the two bronze divine pillars, his bodily strength would surely reach an unimaginable level.

If he could swallow that mighty divine palace…

Translate: "If he could devour that boundlessly majestic divine palace……"

We'll output: 【57】 If he could devour that boundlessly majestic divine palace……

Wu Tie swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

Translate: "Wu Tie swallowed a mouthful of saliva."

We'll output: 【58】 Wu Tie swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

He is really eager to act, unable to wait any longer.

Translate: "He really could hardly wait to get started."

We'll output: 【59】 He really could hardly wait to get started.

Unfortunately, this divine palace, this execution platform, and this divine pillar are too powerful; their might far exceeds that of the previous Nine Dragon Furnace. With Wu Tie's current strength, he still cannot take them down.

With difficulty, he tapped the bronze chain with his fingernail.

'Ding, ding-ding'……Wu Tie's finger joints strained, trembling, and sparks flickered on the chain, but the chain left no trace.

"Ah!" Wu Tie let out a sigh.

"Where are you from?" With a swish, a figure leapt onto the bronze chain on Wu Tie's right side, sitting there on the arm-thick chain, tilting his head to look at Wu Tie.

The sound of the main hall's doors closing came from behind him; Wu Tie turned his head and saw that the hall had already been shut, and that lazy yellow dragon had slipped into the doors, half its tail slowly retracting into the hall.

"They want to discuss how to deal with you. I know Bai Ying and Zhu Ji, but I'm not one of them, so I certainly won't join their discussion." Long Long sat on the chain, just over a zhang away from Wu Tie, curiously looking him up and down without stopping.

"You seem……" Long Long closed her mouth.

"Where are you from?" Wu Tie asked Long Long in return.

Long Long's body bore a bloodline aura sharing the same origin as the Wu Clan's, very pure and primordial; Wu Tie even felt in Long Long the same harmonious resonance with nature, heaven and earth, and all things as the Wu Lao Old Man.

In other words, Long Long's strength is certainly not as great as the Wu Lao Old Man's, but in terms of realm, she very likely has reached a level comparable to Wu Lao's. Moreover, her physique, her bloodline, her essence and origin also closely pursue that of the Wu Lao's Divine Sovereign Realm old monster.

This is just too terrifying.

Just like Bai Ying and Zhu Ji, that pair of twin sisters' strength is also extremely terrifying, terrifying to an absurd degree.

"I'm from here." Long Long tilted her head to look at Wu Tie, a pair of pitch-black eyes unusually clear and pure: "I am Long Long, a person of the Wu Man tribe of Myriad Dragon Ridge... well, is my name not very pleasant to hear?"

Wu Tie looked at Long Long's wrinkled face and gave a dry laugh.

"When you were born, your father just happened to hunt a Long Long?" Wu Tie pondered for a moment, recalling what the Wu Clan elders had told him about the customs of some ancient Wu tribe branch clans.

"Ha." Long Long's face turned extremely…… gloomy.

She murmured: "Originally, this name was not bad; Long Long is an extremely powerful dragon beast in the underground caverns of Myriad Dragon Ridge. Father could hunt a Long Long, and I could use Long Long as my name—this is very honorable."

"But later, after meeting Bai Ying and Zhu Ji and studying with Old Master Su He for a few days, I realized…… a girl having such a name is simply……" Long Long's little face drooped, and she heaved a heavy sigh.

She suddenly clenched her fists; her physique was formidable, and the right fist that had been deformed and injured when she exchanged blows with Wu Tie had already recovered, showing no trace of injury at all. She swung her fist at Wu Tie, saying seriously: "However, I think you are not a bad person."

Wu Tie stared, eyes wide at Long Long: "Whether one is a bad person or not, you can't tell just by looking."

Long Long raised her head and laughed: "Haha, but I do have this ability. Since I was young, I could tell which wild beasts in the mountains are wicked, which are good, which can be approached, and which should be beaten to death for meat. My chosen soul beast is Xiao Ya, and it also told me that you are not a bad person."

Xiao Ya?

That antlion thousands of zhang long?

Wu Tie laughed: "I'm not a bad person, then what about that fierce Zhu Ji?"

Long Long widened her eyes: "She's certainly not a bad person either. So if you guys fight, I won't help either side……"

Long Long lowered her voice, nervously edging up to Wu Tie's face: "Especially, you have the blood of our Wu Man tribe on you, making you closer than Hong Ya Tou. But I've known them since childhood, and I'm also close to them."

He sighed, Long Long shook her head: "Will you go to war? Will you each want to kill the other?"

Long Long looked at Wu Tie with a bit of sorrow: "Can't you be like the wolf packs in the mountains, guarding your own territory and not infringing on each other?"

Wu Tie remained silent.

After a while, he asked Long Long: "By the way, how old are you all? The former crown prince was from six thousand years ago; are you…… several thousand years old?"

Long Long punched Wu Tie's right eye: "Which of your eyes sees me as several thousand years old? I'm just eighteen this year, and Bai Ya Tou and Hong Ya Tou are only a year older than me."

Wu Tie's face instantly twisted into a knot.

Bai Ying and Zhu Ji are only nineteen?

Then how could they be the former crown prince's daughters? This……

Far off, a low horn suddenly sounded.

Long Long sprang to her feet, furrowing her brows as she looked into the distance; on the farthest mountain peak, a straight beacon of wolf smoke shot up into the sky.

Long Long stamped her foot in fury: "Ah, those damned half-demons are causing trouble again…… This time, I will definitely break their spines!"

With a flick of her body, Long Long vanished without a trace.

With Wu Tie's current eyesight, he couldn't even see how she disappeared.

The rear hall's doors flung open, and Bai Ying's voice came over: "Hurry and find out how many of those demons have come, and whether the Wu Man tribe needs our help."