Chapter 545

Wu Tie stood calmly on the bow of the huge warship, watching the four Linghu family elders suspected to be in the Divine Manifestation Realm, as they joined forces with Master Hu's five sons to battle Venerable Dafang.

Translation: Wu Tie stood calmly on the bow of the huge warship, watching the four elders of the Linghu family who were suspected to be Divine Manifestation Realm cultivators, joining forces with Old Master Hu's five sons to battle Venerable Dafang.

Wu Tie stood calmly on the bow of the huge warship, watching the four Linghu family elders suspected to be Divine Manifestation Realm masters, as they joined forces with Master Hu's five sons to battle Venerable Dafang.

We'll output: 【1】 Wu Tie stood calmly on the bow of the huge warship, watching the four elders of the Linghu family who were suspected to be Divine Manifestation Realm cultivators, joining forces with Old Master Hu's five sons to battle Venerable Dafang.

Venerable Dafang wanted to replenish his strength, but the tonic was snatched away by the Yin-Yang Daoist, benefiting the corpse beast and the drought demon. At this moment, Venerable Dafang appeared formidable on the outside but weak within; his aura was extremely fierce and fierce, yet his true magical power was feeble and unstable, his combat effectiveness estimated at less than one in a hundred.

Translation: Venerable Dafang wanted to recuperate, but his tonic was snatched by the Yin-Yang Daoist, benefiting the Corpse Beast and the Drought Demon. Now Venerable Dafang appears strong outside but weak within; his aura is extremely fierce and formidable, yet his true mana is feeble and unstable, his combat power estimated at less than one in a hundred.

We'll output: 【2】 Venerable Dafang wanted to recuperate, but his tonic was snatched by the Yin-Yang Daoist, benefiting the Corpse Beast and the Drought Demon. Now Venerable Dafang appears strong outside but weak within; his aura is extremely fierce and formidable, yet his true mana is feeble and unstable, his combat power estimated at less than one in a hundred.

His astonishingly destructive Seven Treasures Ruyi, an extremely fearsome innate supreme treasure, was also taken by the Yin-Yang Daoist; now he only has that silver lantern left in his hand.

Translation: His fearsome Seven Treasures Ruyi, an extremely terrifying innate supreme treasure, was also taken by the Yin-Yang Daoist; now he has only that silver lamp left in his hand.

We'll output: 【3】 His fearsome Seven Treasures Ruyi, an extremely terrifying innate supreme treasure, was also taken by the Yin-Yang Daoist; now he has only that silver lamp left in his hand.

The silver flame emitted by the lantern provides astonishing defensive power, but its offensive capability is somewhat lacking; combined with Venerable Dafang's currently weak magical power, he is forced into a passive defense, unable to counterattack—an awkward situation.

Translation: The silver flame emitted by the lamp has astonishing defensive power, but its attack power is slightly lacking; combined with Venerable Dafang's now-weak mana, he is stuck in a passive defense, unable to counterattack.

We'll output: 【4】 The silver flame emitted by the lamp has astonishing defensive power, but its attack power is slightly lacking; combined with Venerable Dafang's now-weak mana, he is stuck in a passive defense, unable to counterattack.

Even his attempt to flee is futile.

Translation: Even his attempt to flee is futile.

We'll output: 【5】 Even his attempt to flee is futile.

Although tens of thousands of warships are not qualified to intervene in a battle of this level, the standard warships of the Da Jin military have one advantage: when tens of thousands of warships form a battle array, the restrictions they emit can seal the void, and their power is indeed not weak.

Translation: Although tens of thousands of warships are not qualified to intervene in a battle of this level, the standard warships of the Great Jin Military have one advantage: when tens of thousands of warships form a battle array, the seals they release can seal the void, and their power is indeed not weak.

We'll output: 【6】 Although tens of thousands of warships are not qualified to intervene in a battle of this level, the standard warships of the Great Jin Military have one advantage: when tens of thousands of warships form a battle array, the seals they release can seal the void, and their power is indeed not weak.

The void within tens of thousands of li around is sealed by the massive battle array, making teleportation extremely difficult and reducing flight speed to a hundredth of normal; Venerable Dafang desperately drives the silver lantern to shield his whole body, enduring passive blows all the while trying to escape, but his flight speed still cannot catch up to that of the warships.

Translation: The void within tens of thousands of li is sealed by the massive battle array, making teleportation extremely difficult and flight speed a hundred times slower than usual. Venerable Dafang desperately drives the silver lamp to protect his whole body, enduring passive blows all the way while trying to flee, but his flight speed still cannot catch up to that of the warships.

We'll output: 【7】 The void within tens of thousands of li is sealed by the massive battle array, making teleportation extremely difficult and flight speed a hundred times slower than usual. Venerable Dafang desperately drives the silver lamp to protect his whole body, enduring passive blows all the way while trying to flee, but his flight speed still cannot catch up to that of the warships.

The surrounding air seems like thick tree sap; as Venerable Dafang flies, concentric ripples are clearly visible in the air. His movements become sluggish and extremely slow, and under the combined siege of Hu Tu and the eight others, he endures for over two hours without managing to travel a thousand li.

Translation: The surrounding air seemed like viscous tree sap; as Venerable Dafang flew, visible ripples undulated in the air. His movements became sluggish and extremely slow, and under the combined siege of Hu Tu and nine others, he endured for over two hours without managing to run a thousand li.

We'll output: 【8】 The surrounding air seemed like viscous tree sap; as Venerable Dafang flew, visible ripples undulated in the air. His movements became sluggish and extremely slow, and under the combined siege of Hu Tu and nine others, he endured for over two hours without managing to run a thousand li.

Wherever Venerable Dafang runs, the battle array formed by the warships moves to that location.

Translation: Wherever Venerable Dafang ran, the battle array formed by the warships followed him there.

We'll output: 【9】 Wherever Venerable Dafang ran, the battle array formed by the warships followed him there.

Crowds of cultivators stand on the warship decks, their magical power linked as one; those who practice esoteric arts guide the vast power into their bodies, sitting cross‑legged on the bow, swaying back and forth, chanting 'om' like little monks reciting sutras.

Translation: Crowds of cultivators stood on the warship decks, their mana channeled as one; those who practiced mysterious arts guided the vast mana into their bodies, sitting cross-legged on the warship bows, turning over and over, chanting "oom" like little monks reciting sutras.

We'll output: 【10】 Crowds of cultivators stood on the warship decks, their mana channeled as one; those who practiced mysterious arts guided the vast mana into their bodies, sitting cross-legged on the warship bows, turning over and over, chanting "oom" like little monks reciting sutras.

Golden characters spew from the cultivators' mouths like swarms of flies, filling the sky and heading toward the battle.

Translation: Grain by grain, golden characters spewed from the cultivators' mouths, like countless flies swarming the sky and flying toward the battle.

We'll output: 【11】 Grain by grain, golden characters spewed from the cultivators' mouths, like countless flies swarming the sky and flying toward the battle.

These golden 'flies'—or rather, the golden characters—pass like illusions through the figures of Hu Tu and the others, swirling uncertainly around Venerable Dafang; occasionally a piece of golden character lands on him, causing his gaze to scatter and his breath to fluctuate violently.

Translation: These golden "flies," or rather, the golden characters, passed like illusions through the silhouettes of Hu Tu and the others, swirling uncertainly around Venerable Dafang; occasionally a piece of golden character would land on him, causing his gaze to scatter and his breath to fluctuate violently.

We'll output: 【12】 These golden "flies," or rather, the golden characters, passed like illusions through the silhouettes of Hu Tu and the others, swirling uncertainly around Venerable Dafang; occasionally a piece of golden character would land on him, causing his gaze to scatter and his breath to fluctuate violently.

In a prolonged defense, defeat is inevitable; Venerable Dafang's aura weakens layer by layer under the massive battle array, which completely cuts off the heavenly and earthly primordial energy in the void, leaving him unable to absorb it to replenish his expended magical power.

Translation: In a prolonged defense, defeat is inevitable; Venerable Dafang's aura weakened layer by layer, and under the massive battle array's shroud, the heavenly and earthly primordial energy in the void was completely cut off, leaving him unable to absorb it to replenish his mana consumption.

We'll output: 【13】 In a prolonged defense, defeat is inevitable; Venerable Dafang's aura weakened layer by layer, and under the massive battle array's shroud, the heavenly and earthly primordial energy in the void was completely cut off, leaving him unable to absorb it to replenish his mana consumption.

Hu Tu and the nine others are different; they can continuously draw magical power from the battle array, with endless torrents of power flowing into their bodies, keeping their magical strength at peak condition at all times.

Translation: Hu Tu and the nine others are different; they can continuously draw mana replenishment from the battle array, with endless torrents of mana pouring into their bodies, keeping their mana perpetually at peak condition.

We'll output: 【14】 Hu Tu and the nine others are different; they can continuously draw mana replenishment from the battle array, with endless torrents of mana pouring into their bodies, keeping their mana perpetually at peak condition.

Finally, the silver lantern in Venerable Dafang's hand flickered, cracking the silver firelight that enveloped his whole body. The Golden Dragon Whip transformed into a fierce five‑clawed coiling dragon, baring its teeth and claws, and roared as it lashed fiercely at his back.

Translation: Finally, Venerable Dafang's silver lamp flickered, and the silver light enveloping his body split open a crack. The Golden Dragon Whip transformed into a five-clawed coiling dragon baring its fangs and claws, roaring as it lashed fiercely at his back.

We'll output: 【15】 Finally, Venerable Dafang's silver lamp flickered, and the silver light enveloping his body split open a crack. The Golden Dragon Whip transformed into a five-clawed coiling dragon baring its fangs and claws, roaring as it lashed fiercely at his back.

With a tremendous bang, the splendid robe he had seized was shattered by the whip, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Translation: With a tremendous bang, the splendid robe he had seized was shattered by a single whip strike, and he violently spat out a mouthful of blood.

We'll output: 【16】 With a tremendous bang, the splendid robe he had seized was shattered by a single whip strike, and he violently spat out a mouthful of blood.

The five Hu Tu brothers cheered in unison, their eyes gleaming as they fixed their gaze on the silver lantern in Venerable Dafang's hand.

Translation: The five Hu Tu brothers cheered in unison, each eyes gleaming as they fixed their gaze on the silver lamp in Venerable Dafang's hand.

We'll output: 【17】 The five Hu Tu brothers cheered in unison, each eyes gleaming as they fixed their gaze on the silver lamp in Venerable Dafang's hand.

Without a doubt, just like the Seven Treasures Ruyi, this silver lantern is a top‑grade innate treasure, surpassing their five‑element heavy treasures by more than one level; otherwise, a Venerable Dafang who has not recovered his full strength and is depleted of magical power could not possibly rely on the silver lantern to withstand their prolonged siege.

Translation: Without a doubt, just like the Seven Treasures Ruyi, this silver lamp is a top-tier innate treasure, surpassing their Five Elements Grand Treasure by more than one level. Otherwise, how could a Venerable Dafang who has not recovered his full strength and is mana-deficient rely on the silver lamp to withstand their prolonged siege?

We'll output: 【18】 Without a doubt, just like the Seven Treasures Ruyi, this silver lamp is a top-tier innate treasure, surpassing their Five Elements Grand Treasure by more than one level. Otherwise, how could a Venerable Dafang who has not recovered his full strength and is mana-deficient rely on the silver lamp to withstand their prolonged siege?

The five Hu Tu brothers are attacking only with the power of their heavy treasures; what about the four Linghu family elders?

Translation: The five Hu Tu brothers merely attack by relying on the treasure's power; what about the four Linghu Clan elders?

We'll output: 【19】 The five Hu Tu brothers merely attack by relying on the treasure's power; what about the four Linghu Clan elders?

These four Linghu family elders are indeed the true pillars of the Linghu clan, genuine masters of the Divine Manifestation Realm. Although the weapons they wield are merely heavenly‑path divine arms they forged themselves—not innate treasures—given their cultivation, especially their life‑and‑death fused heavenly‑path divine arms, their eruptive attack power is at least equal to, if not greater than, that of Hu Tu and the others.

Translation: These four Linghu Clan elders are indeed the true pillars of the Linghu Clan, true masters of the Divine Manifestation Realm. Although their weapons are merely Heavenly Dao Divine Weapons they forged themselves, not innate treasures, given their cultivation—especially the Heavenly Dao Divine Weapons cultivated in tandem with life and destiny—their eruptive attack power is no weaker than that of Hu Tu and the others, only stronger.

We'll output: 【20】 These four Linghu Clan elders are indeed the true pillars of the Linghu Clan, true masters of the Divine Manifestation Realm. Although their weapons are merely Heavenly Dao Divine Weapons they forged themselves, not innate treasures, given their cultivation—especially the Heavenly Dao Divine Weapons cultivated in tandem with life and destiny—their eruptive attack power is no weaker than that of Hu Tu and the others, only stronger.

Despite such fierce assaults, Venerable Dafang has managed to hold out this long.

Translation: Under such fierce assault, Venerable Dafang has managed to hold out this long.

We'll output: 【21】 Under such fierce assault, Venerable Dafang has managed to hold out this long.

If this silver lantern were to fall into the hands of any one of them, it would become a unified offense and defense; among the brothers it would naturally surpass their peers, and in the Hu family's succession—indeed, even in the Linghu clan's succession—it would grant a tremendous advantage.

Translation: If this silver lamp were to fall into the hands of any one of them…… it would become an integrated offense and defense; among the brothers, it would naturally surpass peers, and in the Hu family's succession rights, as well as in the Linghu Clan's succession rights, it would naturally grant a tremendous advantage.

We'll output: 【22】 If this silver lamp were to fall into the hands of any one of them…… it would become an integrated offense and defense; among the brothers, it would naturally surpass peers, and in the Hu family's succession rights, as well as in the Linghu Clan's succession rights, it would naturally grant a tremendous advantage.

The Golden Dragon Whip left a deep mark on Venerable Dafang's body, the wound reaching down to the bone, yet no blood seeped out.

Translation: The Golden Dragon Whip left a deep imprint on Venerable Dafang's body, the lash mark reaching down to the bone, yet no blood seeped out.

We'll output: 【23】 The Golden Dragon Whip left a deep imprint on Venerable Dafang's body, the lash mark reaching down to the bone, yet no blood seeped out.

Venerable Dafang's steps grew disordered, the aura around him fragmented, his body swayed slightly; he drew a deep breath and spat a little blood onto the silver lantern.

Translation: Venerable Dafang's steps grew disordered, the escaping light around him became fragmented, his body swayed slightly, he drew a deep breath, and spat out a little blood onto the silver lamp.

We'll output: 【24】 Venerable Dafang's steps grew disordered, the escaping light around him became fragmented, his body swayed slightly, he drew a deep breath, and spat out a little blood onto the silver lamp.

His magical power insufficient for consumption, Venerable Dafang used the essence blood from the tip of his tongue in place of mana to drive the silver lantern.

Translation: Lacking sufficient mana to expend, Venerable Dafang used the essence blood from the tip of his tongue in place of mana to drive the silver lamp.

We'll output: 【25】 Lacking sufficient mana to expend, Venerable Dafang used the essence blood from the tip of his tongue in place of mana to drive the silver lamp.

The silver lantern blazed brightly; the tiny bean‑sized flame inside suddenly expanded to the size of a fist, a thread of extremely fine silver mist shot up seven or eight zhang high from the top of the fire, then the mist slowly spread, and amid the shimmering light a silver lotus radiating rays of light blossomed rapidly within the mist.

Translation: The silver lamp's light blazed forth; the tiny bean-sized flame within it suddenly expanded to fist size, a thread of extremely fine silver mist shot up from the top of the flame seven or eight zhang high, then the mist slowly spread, and amid the swaying light, a silver lotus radiating brilliant light swiftly blossomed within the mist.

We'll output: 【26】 The silver lamp's light blazed forth; the tiny bean-sized flame within it suddenly expanded to fist size, a thread of extremely fine silver mist shot up from the top of the flame seven or eight zhang high, then the mist slowly spread, and amid the swaying light, a silver lotus radiating brilliant light swiftly blossomed within the mist.

This lotus has thirty‑six petals, and at its center sit eighteen gleaming silver seeds, shining brilliantly.

Translation: This lotus has thirty-six petals; upon its pedestal, eighteen silver‑gleaming lotus seeds shine brilliantly.

We'll output: 【27】 This lotus has thirty-six petals; upon its pedestal, eighteen silver‑gleaming lotus seeds shine brilliantly.

Venerable Dafang spat another mouthful of blood onto the lantern; the silver lotus trembled, and the eighteen silver seeds shot out like silver lightning, striking each of Hu Tu and the eight others with two seeds apiece.

Translation: Venerable Dafang spat another mouthful of blood onto the lamp base; the silver lotus trembled, and the eighteen silver lotus seeds shot out with a howl, turning into silver arcs that struck each of Hu Tu and the nine others twice.

We'll output: 【28】 Venerable Dafang spat another mouthful of blood onto the lamp base; the silver lotus trembled, and the eighteen silver lotus seeds shot out with a howl, turning into silver arcs that struck each of Hu Tu and the nine others twice.

With a muffled 'bang bang', not loud, nine clusters of silver flame exploded violently, enveloping Hu Tu and the others.

Translation: With a muffled "bang‑bang," the sound not loud, nine clusters of silver flame exploded violently, enveloping Hu Tu and the others.

We'll output: 【29】 With a muffled "bang‑bang," the sound not loud, nine clusters of silver flame exploded violently, enveloping Hu Tu and the others.

Although the firelight appeared not particularly fierce, Hu Tu and the nine others groaned in unison as their defensive secret treasures shattered one after another into ash, each losing three to five such treasures in an instant.

Translation: Though the firelight explosion seemed not fierce, Hu Tu and the others grunted in unison as their defensive treasures shattered one after another into ash; in an instant each lost three to five defensive treasures.

We'll output: 【30】 Though the firelight explosion seemed not fierce, Hu Tu and the others grunted in unison as their defensive treasures shattered one after another into ash; in an instant each lost three to five defensive treasures.

Fortunately, Hu Tu and the others are direct descendants of the Linghu clan—Master Hu's wealth needs no mention—and the four Linghu elders have accumulated riches over many years, each possessing at least ten rapid‑response defensive secret treasures.

Translation: Fortunately, Hu Tu and the others are direct descendants of the Linghu Clan; Old Master Hu's wealth needs no mention, and the four Linghu Clan elders, having accumulated riches over the years, each possess at least ten defensive treasures capable of swift reaction.

We'll output: 【31】 Fortunately, Hu Tu and the others are direct descendants of the Linghu Clan; Old Master Hu's wealth needs no mention, and the four Linghu Clan elders, having accumulated riches over the years, each possess at least ten defensive treasures capable of swift reaction.

Layer after layer of radiant light flashed and held firm, successfully blocking the fierce onslaught of the seeds sprayed from the silver lotus.

Translation: Layer after layer of splendid light kept flashing up, firmly blocking the fierce onslaught of lotus seeds spewed from the silver lotus.

We'll output: 【32】 Layer after layer of splendid light kept flashing up, firmly blocking the fierce onslaught of lotus seeds spewed from the silver lotus.

Linghu Qingqing's face twitched; the power erupting from the silver lotus seeds startled him greatly. He drew a deep breath and shouted sternly: 'Four elders, and the grandchildren, be careful… this wretch, cornered like a desperate dog, has already reached a desperate situation…'

Translation: Linghu Qingqing's face twitched slightly; the power erupting from the silver lotus seeds frightened even him. He drew a deep breath and shouted sternly: "Four elders, and you grandchildren, be careful… this wretch, cornered, has already been driven to desperation…"

We'll output: 【33】 Linghu Qingqing's face twitched slightly; the power erupting from the silver lotus seeds frightened even him. He drew a deep breath and shouted sternly: "Four elders, and you grandchildren, be careful… this wretch, cornered, has already been driven to desperation…"

Before his words faded, Venerable Dafang spat another mouthful of blood onto the silver lantern; the silver lotus quickly formed eighteen silver seeds, then a flash of light sent the seeds flying forth, slamming heavily into Hu Tu and the others.

Translation: Before his words faded, Venerable Dafang spat another mouthful of blood onto the silver lamp; the silver lotus quickly formed eighteen silver lotus seeds, then a flash of light sent the seeds flying out, slamming heavily into Hu Tu and the others.

We'll output: 【34】 Before his words faded, Venerable Dafang spat another mouthful of blood onto the silver lamp; the silver lotus quickly formed eighteen silver lotus seeds, then a flash of light sent the seeds flying out, slamming heavily into Hu Tu and the others.

This time, the seeds were not dispersed evenly; each of the five Hu Tu brothers and three of the Linghu elders received only a single silver seed.

Translation: This time, the lotus seeds were not launched evenly; the five Hu Tu brothers and three Linghu Clan elders each took only a single silver lotus seed.

We'll output: 【35】 This time, the lotus seeds were not launched evenly; the five Hu Tu brothers and three Linghu Clan elders each took only a single silver lotus seed.

The fire burst again, destroying one or two of each person's defensive secret treasures with a radius of several zhang, while the remaining ten seeds struck simultaneously the Linghu elder closest to Venerable Dafang.

Translation: The firelight exploded, destroying one or two defensive treasures on each of them with a diameter of several zhang; however, the remaining ten lotus seeds simultaneously struck the Linghu Clan elder nearest to Venerable Dafang.

We'll output: 【36】 The firelight exploded, destroying one or two defensive treasures on each of them with a diameter of several zhang; however, the remaining ten lotus seeds simultaneously struck the Linghu Clan elder nearest to Venerable Dafang.

With a muffled boom, a hundred‑zhang diameter of silver firelight exploded; within it, thumb‑thick silver currents leapt and flickered rapidly, emitting a low 'rumble'. The Linghu elder's body shone with strange light, and in an instant all seven of his defensive secret treasures were shattered to pieces.

Translation: With a muffled boom, a hundred‑zhang diameter of silver firelight burst forth; within the light, thumb‑thick silver currents leapt and flickered rapidly, emitting a low "rumble‑rumble." The Linghu Clan elder's body shone with strange light, and in an instant his seven defensive treasures were simultaneously shattered to pieces.

We'll output: 【37】 With a muffled boom, a hundred‑zhang diameter of silver firelight burst forth; within the light, thumb‑thick silver currents leapt and flickered rapidly, emitting a low "rumble‑rumble." The Linghu Clan elder's body shone with strange light, and in an instant his seven defensive treasures were simultaneously shattered to pieces.

The Linghu elder reacted extremely quickly; the instant his defensive secret treasures were shattered, he clasped his hands in a seal and let out a low chant of 'Tuo'!

Translation: The Linghu Clan elder reacted just as swiftly; the instant his defensive treasures were shattered, he clasped his hands in a seal and let out a low chant of "Tuo"!

We'll output: 【38】 The Linghu Clan elder reacted just as swiftly; the instant his defensive treasures were shattered, he clasped his hands in a seal and let out a low chant of "Tuo"!

The massive battle array trembled slightly; the Linghu elder willingly opened his body, frantically drawing the boundless, immense magical power from the array—tens of thousands of warships and countless cultivators whose lowest rank is high‑grade Chonglou realm elite soldiers—filling his whole body; instantly his skin cracked with countless fine fissures, from which dazzling divine light sprayed forth.

Translation: The massive battle array trembled slightly; the Linghu Clan elder actively opened his body, frantically drawing the boundless, immense mana from the array—tens of thousands of warships and countless elite soldiers whose lowest cultivation is high-stage Chonglou Realm—filling his whole body, and instantly fine cracks split his skin, from which divine light sprayed forth.

We'll output: 【39】 The massive battle array trembled slightly; the Linghu Clan elder actively opened his body, frantically drawing the boundless, immense mana from the array—tens of thousands of warships and countless elite soldiers whose lowest cultivation is high-stage Chonglou Realm—filling his whole body, and instantly fine cracks split his skin, from which divine light sprayed forth.

Beneath the elder's feet two clusters of golden light rose, where pure magical power condensed into two lotus blossoms the size of washbasins.

Translation: Beneath the elder's feet, two clusters of golden light rose, where pure mana condensed into two golden lotuses each the size of a washbasin.

We'll output: 【40】 Beneath the elder's feet, two clusters of golden light rose, where pure mana condensed into two golden lotuses each the size of a washbasin.

Above his head a wheel of golden light shimmered; flames rose upon the golden circle, and a heavenly dragon's roar erupted from it, revealing countless jeweled pendants and pearls spraying forth. There appeared a towering figure eighteen zhang tall, with three heads and twelve arms, draped in a jeweled robe, wielding twelve strange divine weapons, his whole body ablaze with golden flames, while on his left and right arms two golden‑bodied heavenly‑dragon manifestations coiled, emerging from the flood of jeweled pearls.

Translation: Above his head a wheel of golden light shimmered; blazing flames rose upon the golden disc, and a heavenly dragon's roar erupted from the golden circle, as countless jeweled adornments and pearls spewed forth, revealing a towering figure eighteen zhang tall, with three heads and twelve arms, draped in jeweled robes, wielding twelve strange divine weapons, his whole body ablaze with golden flames, while two golden manifestations of heavenly dragons coiled around his arms surged forth from the flood of jewels and pearls.

We'll output: 【41】 Above his head a wheel of golden light shimmered; blazing flames rose upon the golden disc, and a heavenly dragon's roar erupted from the golden circle, as countless jeweled adornments and pearls spewed forth, revealing a towering figure eighteen zhang tall, with three heads and twelve arms, draped in jeweled robes, wielding twelve strange divine weapons, his whole body ablaze with golden flames, while two golden manifestations of heavenly dragons coiled around his arms surged forth from the flood of jewels and pearls.

'Slash!' the elder barked in a low voice; though he stood only about a zhang tall, his golden‑body dharma manifestation towered eighteen zhang high, his figure embedded precisely at the heart of the golden colossus, as if he had donned a gigantic strange battle armor.

Translation: "Slash!" the elder barked in a low voice; he stood about a zhang tall, while his golden dharma form reached eighteen zhang, his body embedded precisely at the heart of the golden dharma form, as if he had donned a colossal strange suit of armor.

We'll output: 【42】 "Slash!" the elder barked in a low voice; he stood about a zhang tall, while his golden dharma form reached eighteen zhang, his body embedded precisely at the heart of the golden dharma form, as if he had donned a colossal strange suit of armor.

He let out a great shout, and one arm of the golden‑body manifestation swept forward, brandishing a radiant lotus sword wreathed in flames, accompanied by heavenly chanting, as it came down heavily upon Venerable Dafang's head.

Translation: With a great shout, the golden dharma form swung one arm fiercely, and a radiant, flame‑wreathed lotus sword descended heavily upon Venerable Dafang's head, accompanied by heavenly chanting filling the skies.

We'll output: 【43】 With a great shout, the golden dharma form swung one arm fiercely, and a radiant, flame‑wreathed lotus sword descended heavily upon Venerable Dafang's head, accompanied by heavenly chanting filling the skies.

The might of this golden‑body manifestation is absolute; as soon as it appears, the silver flames are shattered into fragments.

Translation: The might of this golden dharma form is absolute; as soon as it appears, the silver flames are blasted into fragments.

We'll output: 【44】 The might of this golden dharma form is absolute; as soon as it appears, the silver flames are blasted into fragments.

In heaven and earth only that sword‑light is blinding; the lotus blade's edge bears countless minute runes that flicker in and out, giving the illusion that even the heavens could be split apart.

Translation: In heaven and earth, only that sword‑light is blinding; the lotus sword's edge bears countless fine runes that flicker in and out, giving the illusion that even the firmament could be cleaved.

We'll output: 【45】 In heaven and earth, only that sword‑light is blinding; the lotus sword's edge bears countless fine runes that flicker in and out, giving the illusion that even the firmament could be cleaved.

Wu Tie widened his eyes.

Translation: Wu Tie stared wide‑eyed.

We'll output: 【46】 Wu Tie stared wide‑eyed.

This Linghu elder actually cultivates an ancient Buddhist method.

Translation: This Linghu Clan elder actually cultivates the Primeval Buddhist Gate's technique.

We'll output: 【47】 This Linghu Clan elder actually cultivates the Primeval Buddhist Gate's technique.

Moreover… it appears to be a fairly pure and high‑rank Buddhist great divine ability.

Translation: Moreover…… it seems to be a rather pure and high‑rank Buddhist great divine ability.

We'll output: 【48】 Moreover…… it seems to be a rather pure and high‑rank Buddhist great divine ability.

However, while the method is correct, this Linghu elder seems to have cultivated it wrong; his golden‑body manifestation possesses tremendous power, yet lacks even a trace of the compassion and purity that the ancient Buddhist method should embody, instead being filled with a violent, frenzied, heaven‑defying, earth‑shaking killing intent.

Translation: However, the method is correct; this Linghu Clan elder seems to have cultivated it wrong—his golden dharma form possesses immense power, yet lacks even a trace of the Primeval Buddhist Gate's compassion and purity, instead brimming with a violent, frenzied, heaven‑defying, earth‑slaughtering aura.

We'll output: 【49】 However, the method is correct; this Linghu Clan elder seems to have cultivated it wrong—his golden dharma form possesses immense power, yet lacks even a trace of the Primeval Buddhist Gate's compassion and purity, instead brimming with a violent, frenzied, heaven‑defying, earth‑slaughtering aura.

Venerable Dafang let out a low roar, his right hand swelling to several zhang in size, and he thrust a palm forward to meet the lotus sword.

Translation: Venerable Dafang let out a low roar, his right hand swelling to several zhang in size, and he thrust a palm forward to meet the lotus sword.

We'll output: 【50】 Venerable Dafang let out a low roar, his right hand swelling to several zhang in size, and he thrust a palm forward to meet the lotus sword.

'Slash, certain to hit! This is cause and effect!' the elder declared in a low voice; his lotus sword made an exceedingly subtle turn, dodging Venerable Dafang's right hand—which was fused with the broken palm from the Five Finger Mountain—and, as if predestined, traced an indescribable wondrous trajectory to lightly cleave his elbow.

Translation: "Slash, never miss! This is cause and effect!" the elder intoned lowly; his lotus sword turned with exquisite subtlety, dodging Venerable Dafang's right hand fused with the broken palm from Five Finger Mountain, its edge seemingly pre‑ordained, following an indescribable strange trajectory, and lightly, neatly severing his elbow.

We'll output: 【51】 "Slash, never miss! This is cause and effect!" the elder intoned lowly; his lotus sword turned with exquisite subtlety, dodging Venerable Dafang's right hand fused with the broken palm from Five Finger Mountain, its edge seemingly pre‑ordained, following an indescribable strange trajectory, and lightly, neatly severing his elbow.

With one stroke, Venerable Dafang's arm was severed at the elbow.

Translation: One sword strike, and Venerable Dafang's arm was severed at the elbow.

We'll output: 【52】 One sword strike, and Venerable Dafang's arm was severed at the elbow.

Wu Tie watched, his heart shaken.

Translation: Wu Tie watched, his heart shaken.

We'll output: 【53】 Wu Tie watched, his heart shaken.

This sword possesses an extraordinarily strange power of karmic retribution and rebirth; it seems that even before the strike, it was already destined to avoid Venerable Dafang's uncanny hand and to sever that hand from his body.

Translation: This sword carries an extremely strange power of karmic retribution and karmic cycle; it seems that even before the swing, it was already destined to avoid Venerable Dafang's strange hand and to sever that hand from his body.

We'll output: 【54】 This sword carries an extremely strange power of karmic retribution and karmic cycle; it seems that even before the swing, it was already destined to avoid Venerable Dafang's strange hand and to sever that hand from his body.

Venerable Dafang stared in shock at his severed arm and let out a hoarse roar.

Translation: Venerable Dafang stared in shock at his severed arm and let out a hoarse roar.

We'll output: 【55】 Venerable Dafang stared in shock at his severed arm and let out a hoarse roar.

His aura suddenly weakened rapidly, like an inflated pig's bladder pierced by a needle; it visibly deteriorated swiftly. From an immeasurable, terrifying realm surpassing the Tai‑cang state, Venerable Dafang's aura declined step by step, quickly reaching the half‑step Divine Manifestation level, the peak of Tai‑cang, the high tier of Tai‑cang…

Translation: His aura suddenly weakened rapidly, like an inflated pig's bladder pierced by a needle, obviously deteriorating swiftly. From an immeasurable, terrifying realm surpassing the Tai Cang Realm, Venerable Dafang's aura declined all the way, quickly reaching half‑step Divine Manifestation, the peak of Tai Cang, the high stage of Tai Cang…

We'll output: 【56】 His aura suddenly weakened rapidly, like an inflated pig's bladder pierced by a needle, obviously deteriorating swiftly. From an immeasurable, terrifying realm surpassing the Tai Cang Realm, Venerable Dafang's aura declined all the way, quickly reaching half‑step Divine Manifestation, the peak of Tai Cang, the high stage of Tai Cang…

Within just a few breaths, his aura dropped to the level of an initial Tai‑cang cultivator.

Translation: In just a few breaths, Venerable Dafang's aura dropped to the level of the initial Tai Cang Realm.

We'll output: 【57】 In just a few breaths, Venerable Dafang's aura dropped to the level of the initial Tai Cang Realm.

At his severed arm, and also at the wound on his back freshly inflicted by the Golden Dragon Whip, copious fresh blood gushed out.

Translation: At his severed arm, and also at the wound on his back freshly inflicted by the Golden Dragon Whip, fresh blood gushed out profusely.

We'll output: 【58】 At his severed arm, and also at the wound on his back freshly inflicted by the Golden Dragon Whip, fresh blood gushed out profusely.

"You…" Venerable Dafang's body shuddered violently.

Translation: "You all……" Venerable Dafang's body trembled violently.

We'll output: 【59】 "You all……" Venerable Dafang's body trembled violently.

Another Linghu Elder raised his head and let out a long whistle; he likewise relaxed his body and frantically drew the vast magical power gathered by the army formation. His skin suddenly turned jet black, his eyes became blood-red, and then large patches of black mist sprayed from his pores.

Under his feet, black mist condensed into two black lotuses; behind his head, a black halo burst forth, spraying out a vast dark radiance.

Black pearls spewed out from the black halo, and a black demonic figure twenty-four zhang tall slowly stepped out of the halo. This eight-armed, four-faced demonic visage, each face showing joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, struck out with a palm, snatching the severed arm of the Magnanimous Venerable into its hand.

The three-headed, twelve-armed Golden Body Dharma Aspect let out a long roar; twelve divine weapons rained down in succession, heavily bombarding the Magnanimous Venerable, causing him to vomit blood continuously.

Hu Tu and the others surged forward; the five heavy treasures smashed wildly, covering the Magnanimous Venerable in wounds, and the silver lantern in his left hand flared with light, nearly being knocked from his grip several times.

With a loud bang, the black demonic figure's palm exploded; a severed palm, shimmering with dark-gold light, turned into a streak of flowing light that shot out from the shattered palm, instantly expanding to hundreds of zhang in size upon meeting the wind, then shooting straight up into the sky.

Linghu Qingqing roared loudly: "Stop that severed palm…… this, this……"

Linghu Qingqing's eyes flashed; he took a step forward, using the power of the grand formation to instantly appear above the severed palm, looking down, he punched it.

With a loud bang, the severed palm was smashed down to the ground, crushing a mountain into pieces.

The severed palm kept leaping up, and Linghu Qingqing kept bombarding it, not allowing it to turn into light and escape.

Hu Tu and the nine others also lost their temper, red-eyed and frenziedly swarming the Magnanimous Venerable, whose aura had collapsed to the extreme.

The Magnanimous Venerable was blasted apart, flesh and blood flying; he simply turned his own flesh and blood into fuel, continuously pouring it into the silver lantern, making the lantern's firelight blaze ever brighter.

But everyone could see that the Magnanimous Venerable had reached the end of his rope; even if he turned his whole body into fuel, it wouldn't last long. At this moment, he was less vigorous than the escaped severed palm.

In the boundless void, a star formed from seven-colored crystal hovered in midair.

If someone measured carefully, they would find that this seven-colored crystal star was directly above Linghu Qingqing's vast fleet, though the distance between them was extremely far.

Within the seven-colored star, inside a magnificent hall, dozens of beings with stern auras, clearly from dozens of different clans, with all kinds of strange appearances, stood before a seven-colored crystal mirror, observing the battle of Linghu Qingqing and others through the mirror.

"This target seems about to be cleared…… With that 'Eternal Heart Lamp', let's calculate their combined strength—do we have confidence in the next target for elimination?"

You Ruo, whose whole body exuded a chilling aura, smiled and asked a being entirely formed of seven-colored crystal, a hundred-zhang-tall majestic giant.

"Whether they have confidence or not…… anyway, it's not our people dying, right?" The Majestic Crystal Giant burst out laughing "hahaha": "Besides, look—casualties in this battle aren't many. That's bad, very bad."

"I've decided to temporarily change their target for elimination."

The Majestic Giant loudly said: "Below, there are a total of forty-three thousand five hundred seventy-eight warships, each with at least two thousand elite soldiers…… I hope that in the next 'Treasure Trove Point', they suffer at least fifty percent casualties."

Inside the hall, everyone chimed in, all laughing; the hall was filled with harmonious warmth, brimming with a joyful atmosphere.