Chapter 818

In the Crystal Stone Hall, the current president of the Light God Clan, Sheng Rong, roared angrily and flustered.

Translation: In the Crystal Stone Hall, the current president of the Light God Clan, Sheng Rong, roared angrily and flustered.

In the Crystal Stone Hall, the current president of the Light God Clan, Sheng Rong, roared angrily and flustered.

"Honor, the honor of the Light God Clan!"

Translation: "Dignity, the dignity of the Light God Clan!"

"Even if you five clans join forces and seize the observation outpost now… are you sure you'll definitely end up laughing last?"

Translation: "Even if you five clans join forces and control the current observation outpost... are you sure you'll definitely end up laughing last?"

"Even if we are reduced to slaves now, the honor of the Light God Clan must never be insulted."

Translation: "Even if we are now reduced to slaves, the dignity of the Light God Clan can never suffer any insult!"

"Xuanwu… you shattered the statue of the Eternal Light; that's an insult to my Light God Clan!"

Translation: "Xuanwu... you shattered the statue of the Eternal Light; this is an insult to my Light God Clan!"

Note: Xuanwu is a name, keep as Xuanwu (pinyin). Eternal Light = Eternal Light.

Sheng Rong roared wildly, and a flash of deceit flickered in his gleaming white eyes.

Translation: "Sheng Rong roared madly, and in his eyes constantly spewing dazzling white light, a hint of cunning flashed by."

Xuanwu gently tapped his head.

Translation: "Xuanwu lightly patted his head."

The Heavenly Crystal God Clan, Ice Spirit God Clan, Dark Soul God Clan, Molten Giant Gods, and Barbarian God Clan—the five great god clans—secretly allied, destroyed the Crystal Bridge, and cut off the observation outpost's link with the other great god clans.

Translation: "The Heavenly Crystal God Clan, Ice Spirit God Clan, Dark Soul God Clan, Molten Giant Gods, and Barbarian God Clan—the five great god clans secretly allied, severed the Crystal Bridge, and cut off the observation outpost's contact with the other great god clans."

Need to translate clan names: Heavenly Crystal God Clan, Ice Spirit God Clan, Dark Soul God Clan, Molten Giant Gods, Barbarian God Clan, Crystal Bridge, observation outpost, other great god clans.

For the five great god clans, this meant seizing the observation outpost, ruthlessly looting resources, rapidly boosting Xuanwu and his allies' strength, then launching a counterattack from the outpost against the other great god clans, thereby securing the five great god clans' supreme dominance as a proud move.

Translation: "For the five great god clans, this was a proud move to monopolize the observation outpost, madly plunder resources, swiftly boost the strength of Xuanwu and others, then launch a counterattack from the observation outpost against the other great god clans, thereby establishing the five great god clans' supreme status."

But as Sheng Rong said, who can be sure of the final outcome?

Translation: "But as Sheng Rong said, who can be certain of the final outcome?"

What if, when Xuanwu and his group return, the veterans of the five great god clans can't withstand the combined pressure of all the clans and get knocked down?

Translation: "What if, when Xuanwu and the others return, the old-timers of the five great god clans cannot withstand the combined pressure of all the clans and get knocked down?"

By then, even if Xuanwu and his group were made of iron, how could they withstand the combined strength of all the clans?

Translation: "By then, even if Xuanwu and the others were made of iron, how could they withstand the combined strength of all the clans?"

This concern is exactly why the five great god clans enslaved other clans' people rather than slaughtering them all.

Translation: "This concern is precisely the main reason why the five great god clans reduced the other clans' people to slaves rather than slaughtering them all."

Keeping Sheng Rong and his people alive leaves room for maneuver should circumstances change, so no one will descend into deadly enmity. If we actually slaughtered everyone at the observation outpost, that would create a deadly feud, which is obviously unwise.

Translation: "Keeping Sheng Rong and them alive leaves room for maneuver should anything change in the future, so no one will go to the point of deadly enmity. If we truly slaughtered all the peoples of the observation outpost, that would forge a deadly feud, which is obviously unwise."

Note: room for maneuver. point of deadly enmity.

Since we dare not kill Sheng Rong and his people… just now the Crystal Stone celestial body lost control, slammed into the Light God Clan's temple, and in a dying state shattered the statue they worshipped—the supreme faith, the Eternal Light—and this certainly calls for an explanation.

Translation: "Since we dare not strike down Sheng Rong and them... just now the Crystal Stone celestial body lost control, crashed into the Light God Clan's shrine, and, half-dead, smashed the statue they enshrined of the supreme faith 'Eternal Light'; this also indeed requires giving them an explanation."

The five quickly exchanged opinions via secret arts.

Translation: "The five people quickly exchanged opinions using a secret technique."

Xu Po, considered a natural mortal enemy of the Light God Clan, proposed that instead of doing nothing, they should completely exterminate all the Light God Clan members at the observation outpost, with his Dark Soul God Clan taking most of the blame.

Translation: "Xu Po, who could be called a natural mortal enemy of the Light God Clan, suggested: why not go all the way and completely wipe out all the Light God Clan peoples in the observation outpost; the Dark Soul God Clan to which Xu Po belongs could bear most of the responsibility."

Note: Xu Po is a name (keep as Xu Po in pinyin). Dark Soul God Clan.

You Zu, Chi Yong, Yan Zun, and Xuanwu rejected Xu Po's proposal.

Translation: "You Zu, Chi Yong, Yan Zun, and Xuanwu, however, rejected Xu Po's suggestion."

Names: You Zu, Chi Yong, Yan Zun, Xuanwu.

They whispered among themselves for a while and finally reached an agreement.

Translation: "The group muttered furtively for a while, and finally reached the final agreement."

In the Crystal Stone Hall, alongside the five huge thrones—one on the left and one on the right—two small thrones were added.

Translation: "In the Crystal Stone Hall, beside the five giant thrones, one on the left and one on the right, two small thrones were added."

On one throne sat the leader of the Wisdom God Clan, more often called the leader of the Plot God Clan or the Dark God Clan—Miwu.

Translation: "On one throne sat the leader of the Wisdom God Clan, who is more often called the leader of the Plot God Clan or the Dark God Clan, Mist."

Note: Wisdom God Clan = Wisdom God Clan. Plot God Clan = Plot God Clan. Dark God Clan = Dark God Clan. Miwu is a name (keep as Miwu in pinyin).

Thus line 21: "On one throne sat the leader of the Wisdom God Clan, who is more often called the leader of the Plot God Clan or the Dark God Clan, Miwu."

On another throne sat Sheng Rong of the Light God Clan.

Translation: "On another throne sat Sheng Rong of the Light God Clan."

Xuanwu and the five decided that the two of them could share such a tiny fraction of the immeasurable benefits from the vast Mu Dalu; as the price for gaining those benefits, they must devote all their strength and wisdom to devise plans for Xuanwu and his group.

Translation: "Xuanwu and the five decided that the two of them could share such a tiny fraction of the incalculable profits from the vast Mu Dalu; as the price of gaining those benefits, they must expend all their strength and wisdom to devise plans for Xuanwu and the others."

Note: Mu Dalu per glossary. share profits = share profits. a tiny fraction = a tiny fraction. devise plans = devise plans.

The Light God Clan is also a top‑tier powerful clan among the many god clans.

Translation: "Among the many god clans, the Light God Clan is also a top-tier powerful group."

The Wisdom God Clan's battle strength is worrisome, but they use various scheming means, relying on their terrifying talent for illusion, to stir up countless conflicts and wars among the many god clans, raising countless waves of blood‑soaked storms.

Translation: "The Wisdom God Clan's combat strength is worrisome, but they use various scheming means, relying on their terrifying illusion talent, to stir up countless disputes and wars among the many god clans, stirring up countless bloody storms."

The number of god‑clan people who die indirectly at the hands of the Wisdom God Clan may be ten times higher than the total number of foreign clanspeople directly slain by the other six god clans present.

Translation: "Perhaps the number of god clan peoples who indirectly died at the hands of the Wisdom God Clan is ten times more than the total of foreign clan peoples directly slain by the other six god clans present."

The addition of these two clans could become a strong right‑hand arm for the five great god clans.

Translation: "The addition of these two god clans could become a powerful right arm for the five great god clans."

To reap the benefits of Mu Dalu, sacrifice is indispensable; with the help of the two god clans, such sacrifice could be greatly reduced.

Translation: "To reap Mu Dalu, sacrifice is indispensable. With the aid of the two great god clans, such sacrifice could perhaps be much less."

Especially, the territories of the gods will eventually have to restore contact with the observation outpost—there is no doubt about that.

Translation: "Especially, the territories of the gods will ultimately have to restore contact with the observation outpost—this is beyond doubt."

By then, no matter what changes occur in the realm of the gods, the Light God Clan and the Wisdom God Clan will be bound to the five great god clans' pirate ship; they cannot disembark—because having shared the profits, they must share the risks.

Translation: "By then, no matter what changes occur in the gods' realm, the Light God Clan and the Wisdom God Clan will be bound to the five great god clans' pirate ship; they cannot disembark—because you have shared the profits, you must share the risks."

The atmosphere inside the hall greatly improved.

Translation: "The atmosphere inside the hall immediately improved greatly."

Sheng Rong looked satisfied at the others…… Thanks to the protection of the ancestral god, these blind fools smashed the statue of the Eternal Light; otherwise he would have found no excuse or reason to reason with Xuanwu and his gang.

Translation: "Sheng Rong looked with satisfaction at the others present... Thanks to the protection of the ancestral god, these blind fools shattered the statue of the Eternal Light; otherwise, he would have found no excuse, no reason to reason with Xuanwu and his gang."

Sheng Rong quickly glanced at You Zu and Chi Yong.

Translation: "Sheng Rong quickly glanced at You Zu and Chi Yong."

You Zu and Chi Yong also glanced at Sheng Rong with the corner of their eyes; the three shared a tacit understanding.

Translation: "You Zu and Chi Yong also glanced at Sheng Rong with the corner of their eyes; the three shared an unspoken understanding."

Speaking of which, You Zu, Chi Yong, and Sheng Rong are all paternal cousins; their three families are intermarried… having this connection, within this seven‑person small group they have already formed a solid alliance, their strength being extremely formidable.

Translation: "Speaking of which, You Zu, Chi Yong, and Sheng Rong are all paternal cousins; their three families are intermarried by marriage... With this connection, among this seven-person small group, they have already formed a solid love triangle, their strength being extremely formidable."

Note: solid alliance. their strength being extremely formidable.

Believe it or not, if it weren't for Xuanwu's guilt and inadequacy, plus You Zu and Chi Yong's goading, how could the five great god clans possibly tolerate Sheng Rong joining them and sharing the profits of Mu Dalu? The current outcome is excellent—very good.

Translation: "Believe me, if it weren't for Xuanwu's guilt and inadequacy, plus You Zu and Chi Yong's stirring the pot, how could the five great god clans possibly tolerate Sheng Rong joining in and sharing the profits of Mu Dalu? The current outcome is excellent, very good."

Xu Po wore a grim face, carefully observing the expression changes of Sheng Rong and the others.

Translation: "Xu Po wore a grim face, carefully observing the changes in Sheng Rong and the others' expressions."

He clenched his semi‑transparent fists tightly, inwardly seething—he realized that these three fellows are affinal relatives; their fathers each married the other's paternal aunt, making them paternal cousins!

Translation: "He clenched his semi-transparent fists tightly, inwardly seething—he realized that these three fellows are affinal relatives; their fathers each married the other's paternal aunt's daughter, making them paternal cousins!"

Note: He clenched his semi‑transparent fists tightly, inwardly seething—he realized that these three fellows are affinal relatives; their fathers each married the other's paternal aunt, making them paternal cousins!

Xu Po was furious inside; he wanted to bring this up, but the deed was done, and having lost three supreme divine artifacts, while Sheng Rong is the natural nemesis of his Dark Soul God Clan, Xu Po felt a bit uneasy.

Translation: "Xu Po was furious inside, he really wanted to bring this up, but the deed is done; plus he had lost three supreme divine artifacts, while Sheng Rong is the natural nemesis of their Dark Soul God Clan, so Xu Po felt a bit guilty."

Xuanwu and Yan Zun turned their attention to Miwu.

Translation: "Xuanwu and Yan Zun then turned their attention to Miwu."

Xuanwu's body sparkled with nine‑colored divine light; the white light mass in his skull violently contracted and expanded, releasing boundless radiance: "Your Highness Miwu, tell us your tricks—can you give us a surprise?"

Translation: "Xuanwu's body shimmered with nine-colored divine light; the cluster of white light within his skull violently contracted and expanded, emitting boundless radiance: 'Your Highness Miwu, tell us your methods—can you give us a surprise?'"

Note: nine‑colored divine light = nine‑colored divine light. boundless radiance = boundless radiance. Your Highness Miwu = Your Highness Miwu.

Yan Zun spewed flames and lava; torrents of lava slid down his body, pooling on his throne and then flowing onto the crystal‑formed floor, making the floor hiss; the whole hall became murky haze, filled with the pungent smell of burning sulphur.

Translation: "Yan Zun spewed flames and molten lava from his mouth; large sheets of lava slid down his body, flowed onto his throne, then onto the crystal stone floor, making the floor hiss, filling the whole hall with gloom and the pungent smell of burnt sulfur."

"Don't try to fool us; otherwise, we Sheng Rong wouldn't dare act recklessly…… but you Wisdom God Clan… hehe, you're few and weak—killing you would be as easy as crushing a tiny fly."

Translation: "Don't try to fool us; otherwise, we Sheng Rong wouldn't dare act recklessly… but you Wisdom God Clan, hehe, you're few and weak—killing you would be as easy as pinching a tiny fly."

Yan Zun laughed "hahaha" and snapped his fingers.

Translation: "Yan Zun laughed 'haha' and casually snapped his fingers."

A burst of fire exploded; the three‑colored crystal giant standing at the hall's entrance burst into a ball of flame, was blasted hundreds of zhang away, slammed into the wall, and couldn't get up for a long time.

Translation: "A burst of fire exploded; the crystal stone giant stationed at the hall's entrance, whose body bore only three colors, exploded in a ball of flame, blasted hundreds of zhang away, slammed headfirst into the wall, and couldn't get up for a long time."

Xuanwu let out a low growl; on his dazzling crystalline body, countless facets flashed with dangerous divine light.

Translation: "Xuanwu let out a low roar, and on his magnificent crystal stone body, countless facets simultaneously flashed with dangerous divine light."

"Yan Zun, what are you doing?"

Translation: "'Yan Zun, what are you doing?'"

Xuanwu was furious—this is his turf, the crystal giant at the door is his kin, his subordinate, and Yan Zun openly attacked his people in public, making Xuanwu lose face.

Translation: "Xuanwu was furious; this is his turf, the crystal stone giant at the entrance is his clansman, his subordinate, and Yan Zun openly attacked his people in public, making Xuanwu lose face."

So Xuanwu rolled up his sleeves, wanting to give Yan Zun a taste of his own medicine.

Translation: "So, Xuanwu rolled up his sleeves, wanting to give Yan Zun a taste of his own medicine."

Yan Zun roared angrily: "Damn it, you idiots—are your supreme divine artifacts just for show? Look at what's sitting on the throne, and look at which bastard is standing at the door!"

Translation: "Yan Zun angrily roared: 'You bastards, you bunch of idiots, are your supreme divine artifacts just for show? Look at what's sitting on the throne, then look at which bastard is standing at the entrance!'"

Xuanwu, You Zu, and Chi Yong stared blankly; each emanated the unique powerful surge of their supreme divine artifacts.

Translation: "Xuanwu, You Zu, and Chi Yong stared blankly at the same time; unique, domineering surges of their supreme divine artifacts welled up from their bodies."

With a bang, the crystal giant blown away by the fire suddenly exploded into a puff of mist; tall, blond, handsome Miwu stepped out of the mist, laughing and bowing to everyone.

Translation: "With a 'bang', the crystal stone giant blown away by the fire suddenly exploded into a puff of light mist; a tall, golden-haired, handsome figure of Mist emerged from the faint mist, laughing as he bowed to everyone present."

"Sorry, this is… a habitual behavior."

Translation: "'Sorry, this is… a habitual action.'"

The Miwu figure on the throne twisted and changed, eventually turning back into the crystal giant that had just been blown away.

Translation: "The Mist figure on the throne twisted and changed, eventually turning back into the crystal stone giant that had just been blown away."

The crystal giant sat dully on the throne, his whole body stiff, like a stone statue—oh, he is actually an extraordinary being formed of crystal, a kind of stone person.

Translation: "That crystal stone giant sat on the throne with a dull stare, his whole body stiff, like a stone man… oh, he is actually a strange creature formed from condensed crystal stone, a kind of stone person."

But now he acted like a stone statue: stiff, numb, dull, and inflexible.

Translation: "But at this moment he behaved like a stone statue—stiff, numb, dull, and rigid."

Xuanwu fumed, his whole body sparkling with crystal light; a beam of nine‑colored divine light shot from his forehead with a hiss, extremely hot and piercing, yet only as thin as a strand of hair; Miwu showed an extremely shocked expression, and in a flash his body flickered, filling the hall with his afterimages.

Translation: "Xuanwu, fuming, had his whole body sparkle with crystal light; a nine-colored divine light from his brow hissed like a fine hair, shooting toward Mist. Though the high-temperature, piercingly strong divine light was only a thread as fine as a hair, Mist showed an extremely shocked expression; he hastily flickered his body, and instantly the hall was filled with his afterimages."

Tens of thousands of Miwu's afterimages filled the hall, each with different movements and expressions, shouting loudly: "Your Highness Xuanwu, this is just a misunderstanding… you know, this is our clan's custom, merely a habitual behavior."

Translation: "Tens of thousands of Mist's afterimages filled the hall, each with different movements and expressions, roaring hoarsely: 'Your Highness Xuanwu, this is just a misunderstanding… you know, this is our clan's custom, merely a habitual action.'"

The nine‑colored divine light swiftly swept across thousands of Miwu's afterimages, leaving deep, unfathomable fine cracks on the Crystal Stone Hall; illusion after illusion exploded, but none of the afterimages was Miwu's true form.

Translation: "The nine-colored divine light swiftly swept over thousands of Mist's afterimages, leaving on the Crystal Stone Hall floor a series of deep, unfathomable micro-fractures. Phantasms exploded, but none of the afterimages was Mist's true body."

Yi Zun laughed "haha", the Nine Hells Blazing Flame Crown on his head spewed terrifying flames, the firelight blazed toward the small throne beside him.

The little giant on the throne exploded, a puff of light mist spreading out. The mist sat properly on the throne, a black eyeball the size of a fist hovering above its head, emitting rings of unfathomable ripples that blocked the terrifying flames of the Nine Hells Blazing Flame Crown.

Alright, can we talk about the serious matter now? I apologize for my previous actions. I swear I will never again use my clan's innate divine ability in front of you dear companions." Mimu spread his hands helplessly: "It's just a, a small joke."

Xuanwu withdrew the divine light from his brow, gave Mimu a deep look, and said in a low voice: "A joke? Or are you showing off your strength? Does the Conspiracy Clan have enough power to protect itself? Hmph, hmph, but it doesn't matter."

Xuanwu glanced at the crowd, spoke solemnly: "The Six Clans united have enough power to exterminate you, although it would be a bit troublesome."

Mimu nodded, sat properly on the throne, and said solemnly: "Of course, you companions would not allow a weak, incompetent partner to share in your profits, right? Look, we have sufficient means to justly and reasonably possess what is rightfully ours."

Xuanwu and the others exchanged glances; Xu Po, standing aside, gave a slightly guilty cold laugh: "Deceitful and treacherous souls are my clan's favorite… Mimu, don't let our sickle touch your neck."

Mimu smiled at Xu Po and clapped his hands: "Then from now on, the Seven Clans will be a closely cooperating small group."

Xuanwu and the others grinned simultaneously.

Perhaps even Mimu himself doesn't believe his own words? This statement, coming from the mouth of the muscular barbarian god Chiyo, would be believed ninety percent by everyone—but you, prince of the Wisdom Divine Clan… every sentence you utter could be fed to dogs.

Then, let me introduce to everyone what I have done and the results I have achieved.' Mimu shrugged indifferently, noticing the subtle smiles of Xuanwu and the others, but what does it matter?

The Wisdom Clan never takes these superficial things to heart; they care only about the final outcome and the final profit.

Lord Xuanwu, please show us the current state of the Three Kingdoms Continent.' Mimu said with a smile: "Oh, perhaps you don't know, but the Three Kingdoms Continent is actually, in their standard designation, the Heavenly Jia No. 1 Hunting Ground."

You Zu, Xu Po, and Sheng Rong spoke at once: "Heavenly Jia No. 1 Hunting Ground? A hunting ground?"

Mimu said leisurely: "A hunting ground, you can also see it as a 'feeding point', specially used to divert our attention, letting us indulge in… little snacks."

What a clever method—not only us, but also our previous several leaders, our seniors, have all been deceived by them.

Only I noticed something wrong; I, Mimu, how could I be deceived or misled by that petty gain before my eyes?

So, after arriving at the Observation Outpost for 127 years, I began frequently applying to descend to Mu Dalu… I did many things, made many arrangements. Likewise, I achieved many results, a considerable harvest.

He laughed a few times, intoxicated, and Mimu said leisurely: "The greatest gain is something you surely won't believe… the Empress of the Chao Dynasty is truly… utterly charming… oh, her voice, her appearance, her demeanor, her speech… heavenly nobility, incomparable."

You Zu's eyes tinged blue, he stared fixedly at Mimu and said solemnly: "You, you hooked up with the Chao Dynasty's Empress? Damn it, how did you manage? What kind of person is she?"

Mimu gave a strange laugh, pointing at You Zu: "Oh, oh, oh, I knew you, You Zu, are the same kind of person as me—we share the same interests, the same hobbies."

Yan Zun stomped hard, shaking the hall: "Shut up, this is no place for playboys to exchange experiences—tell us what you did."

Mimu spread his hands, saying leisurely: "Alright, alright, let's talk seriously."

If I say, if you… ah, of course not you, but your predecessors—for example, You Ruo, Wu Tou, and the other sirs—if they had invested enough in Mu Dalu, they would know that a thousand years ago, beside the Chao Dynasty's Empress, there appeared an unmatched handsome chief eunuch.

That is precisely one of my essence-blood avatars… Of course, occasionally I also personally descend to communicate with her privately about feelings.

Women, even those fearsome, wise women carefully selected and cultivated by the Wa Tribe…

My clan has a maxim: if a fly wants to bite, there is no egg without a seam it cannot pierce.

If there is a seam, we bite it; if there is none, we create a new seam, so we can bite even more happily.

Thus, the Chao Dynasty, the main force on the Earth Yi No. 5 Battlefield, violated the Wa Tribe's 'Law of Silence'; their troops advanced into the Three Kingdoms Continent, which had originally had no connection whatsoever… that is, the Heavenly Jia No. 1 Hunting Ground.

Mimu bit by bit revealed the information he knew, such as that of the Heavenly Hunting Ground, Earth Battlefield, and Human Ming Field.