Chapter 138: with translation of chapter title

Even after countless yuanhui have passed, even after the heavenly court was established, people still nostalgically recall the dazzling, meteor‑like brilliance of the myriad spirits' common ancestor.

Translation: 【Even after many eons had passed, even though the Heavenly Court had already been established, everyone still reminisced about the dazzling, meteor-like common ancestor of all spirits from back then!】

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Yes, a meteor.

Translation: 【2】 Yes, a meteor.

It rose suddenly, shone suddenly, and then fell suddenly at its peak—how could it not be a meteor?

Translation: 【3】 It rose suddenly, shone suddenly, and then fell suddenly at its peak—how could it not be a meteor?

The meteor's blazing light split the ancient barbarism and silence, illuminated the direction of civilization, and even, at a moment of life‑or‑death crisis, lit up the dark age of the three primordial ancestors with its own life, rescuing the myriad spirits from the abyss of a bleak future.

Translation: 【4】 The meteor's scorching light cut through the ancient barbarism and silence, illuminated the direction of civilization, and even at the moment of existential crisis it lit up the dark age of the three ancient ancestors with its life, saving all spirits from the abyss of bleak prospects.

Years later, Emperor Jun of Heaven, following the Dao Ancestor's order, established the heavenly court with orthodox Xian Dao; at the very moment of its founding, he openly declared himself the unseen adopted son and ideological heir of the myriad spirits' common ancestor, thereby winning popular support.

Translation: 【5】 Years later, Emperor Di Jun, acting on the Dao Ancestor's order, established the Heavenly Court with orthodox immortal Dao; at the very moment of its founding, the emperor openly declared himself the unseen adopted son and ideological heir of the common ancestor of all spirits, thereby winning popular support!

There's nothing else to it—it's simply that the brand of the myriad spirits' common ancestor is incredibly useful; the venerable ancestor of righteous light died at just the right time, making it impossible for him to deny the relation, and moreover over eighty percent of all living beings are descendants of that ancestor, so the Heavenly Emperor's move, though somewhat self‑aggrandizing, serves a clear political purpose.

Translation: 【6】 There was no other reason—only because the common ancestor of all spirits' banner was simply too useful; the venerable, righteous ancestor died at just the right time, making it impossible for him to pop up and deny this relation, and moreover over eighty percent of all living beings are descendants of that common ancestor; the emperor's move, though somewhat self-aggrandizing, had a very clear political purpose.

Indeed, it works well in practice; the Heavenly Emperor merely displayed the true fire of the Golden Crow, and many ancient relics wept tears of joy, requiring no further tactics—fragmented primordial forces across the lands surrendered at the sight, allowing the Heavenly Emperor's grand unification to be achieved effortlessly.

Translation: 【7】 Indeed, it really was useful; the emperor merely displayed the Golden Crow's true fire, and many ancient relics burst into tears, needing no further tactics from the emperor— the various ancient warlords holding out across the land surrendered at the sight, allowing the emperor's grand unification to be achieved easily.

Seeing the heavenly official stunned, Emperor Jun asked with a pleased expression, as if genuinely seeking his advice.

Translation: 【8】 Seeing the Heavenly Official stunned, Emperor Di Jun and Yan Yuese asked him, as if genuinely seeking his advice.

Ding! You have gathered enough information in this round of simulation; the simulation is now fully completed!

Translation: 【9】 Ding! You have gathered enough information in this round of simulation; this round of simulation is now fully completed!

Not only was the punishment excessively harsh, but the procedure was also improper; in other words, the Heavenly Emperor was manipulating power…

Translation: 【10】 Not only was the punishment overly severe, but the procedure was also improper; in other words, the emperor was manipulating power…

If it weren't for the Dao Ancestor's appointment, I'd still be playing house on the Sun Star.

Translation: 【11】 If it hadn't been for the Dao Ancestor's conscription, I would still be playing house on the Sun Star right now.

Kill the people, burn the books!

Translation: 【12】 People must be killed, books must be burned!

Before finally accepting disciples, the Dao Ancestor once tested his own governing abilities; I thought it was a disciple‑selection exam, so I answered eagerly and fluently, fully displaying the demeanor of a wise ruler.

Translation: 【13】 Before finally accepting disciples, the Dao Ancestor once tested his own governing abilities; at the time I thought this was the disciple‑acceptance exam, so I eagerly answered fluently, fully displaying the demeanor of a wise ruler.

After winning the people's hearts, the Heavenly Emperor further proclaimed the promotion of the myriad spirits' common ancestor's "great undertaking of equality" as justification, issuing an edict that abolished all tribal distinctions—whether descendants of the myriad spirits' common ancestor or remnants of the three tribes—all were now simply called the "demon race"; the demon race was formally established and took the stage in the history of the primordial world.

Translation: 【14】 And after winning the people's hearts, the emperor further used the pretext of promoting the common ancestor of all spirits' "great undertaking of equality" to issue an edict abolishing tribal distinctions; whether descendants of the common ancestor or remnants of the three tribes, all were now simply called the Demon Race, which was formally established and mounted the grand stage of Wilderness history.

In short, you changed many things but not everything, hence the rating: "mediocre".

Translation: 【15】 In short, you changed much but not everything, hence the evaluation: "mediocre"!

The foregoing remarks, though somewhat harsh, are actually fair… whereas some other statements are excessively grating.

Translation: 【16】 Although the foregoing remarks are a bit hard to hear, they are actually fair… whereas some remarks are overly harsh.

Since I have fortunately been entrusted with establishing the heavenly court, I must certainly achieve unity not only by force but also in thought!

Translation: 【17】 Since I have fortunately been entrusted with establishing the Heavenly Court, I must certainly achieve unity not only in military force but also in thought!

All things considered, the myriad spirits' common ancestor certainly made great contributions, but he also had flaws; indeed, one could say he was an unqualified, incompetent leader.

Translation: 【18】 All things considered, the common ancestor of all spirits certainly made great contributions, but he also had flaws—indeed, one could say he was an unqualified, incompetent leader!

For example, that chaotic evil entity Rahu once mingled with the myriad spirits' common ancestor; being weaker, Rahu was always a lackey, yet he suddenly slaughtered countless beings—how could that have happened without the tacit approval of the myriad spirits' common ancestor?

Translation: 【19】 For example, Rahu, this chaotic evil creature, once mingled with the common ancestor of all spirits, and being weaker than him, had always been his lackey; Rahu suddenly slaughtered countless beings—how could that have happened without the common ancestor's tacit approval?

You are so severely injured that you can't even restrain Rahu's slaughter, yet you expect a heavenly deity to descend and strike three times with one blow? It's as if you're suffering a "Schrödinger‑level" grave injury!

Note: There's a typo; the character should be "you" instead of the misspelled form. We'll keep the original as is.

Translation: 【20】 You are so heavily injured you can't even restrain Rahu's slaughter—how could you possibly descend as a heavenly god and smite threefold? It's just a Schrödinger‑level heavy injury, right?

In the heavenly court historian's record, you are an endless radiance and selfless sage, utterly flawless in life, as if born to save all beings—a heavenly‑born divinity who descended into the world bearing the will of the primordial giant god, and so on…

Translation: 【21】 According to the Heavenly Court's scribes, you are infinite brilliance and selfless sage, with no blemish in your whole life, as if born to save the masses—a divine being by nature, descending into the world bearing the will of the heaven‑opening giant god…​

However, Emperor Jun sometimes also recalls past events.

Translation: 【22】 However, Di Jun sometimes also recalls past events:

Now thinking about it, if I had deliberately answered poorly, would I have been accepted as a disciple?

Translation: 【23】 Now thinking about it, if I had deliberately answered poorly, would I have been accepted as a disciple?

The reasons are as follows: for example, the myriad spirits' common ancestor only enlightened the myriad spirits but could not bring civilization and order; at times he even fell into negligent governance, making his rule utterly disastrous—had the Dao Ancestor not then assisted with moral instruction, it would have been worse than the slave system of the three ancestors…

Translation: 【24】 The reasons are as follows: for instance, the common ancestor of all spirits only enlightened the spirits but could not bring civilization and order, and at times even showed neglect of governance—his rule was utterly disastrous; had the Dao Ancestor not then assisted with civilizing instruction, one might estimate it was even worse than the three ancestors' slave system…

After the heavenly court's unification, the Heavenly Emperor, to demonstrate his legitimacy, increasingly praised the myriad spirits' common ancestor—not only acknowledging him as his adoptive father, but also frequently holding various sacrificial rites, jointly worshipping the myriad spirits' common ancestor and the Dao Ancestor…

Translation: 【25】 After the Heavenly Court's unification, the emperor, to demonstrate his legitimacy, increasingly praised the common ancestor of all spirits—not only acknowledging him as his adoptive father, but also frequently holding various sacrificial rites, jointly worshiping the common ancestor and the Dao Ancestor…

Your achievements will be etched into the hearts of all beings and into the very body of Pangu, lasting until heaven and earth cease to be.

Translation: 【26】 Your achievements will be etched into the hearts of all beings and into Pangu's very body, until heaven and earth collapse.

You are like a sun that burns its enemies to death and then consumes itself.

Translation: 【27】 You are like a sun that burns enemies to death and then burns itself out.

Indeed, there are many doubtful points from the primordial era; many matters cannot be hastily concluded.

Translation: 【28】 Indeed, there are many doubtful points from the ancient era; many things cannot be hastily concluded.

Anyway, the orthodoxy of the Daoist path—Heavenly Emperor wants it maxed out, the orthodoxy of the myriad spirits' common ancestor—Heavenly Emperor also wants it maxed out; maxed out! Truly maxed out!

Translation: 【29】 Anyway, the orthodox line of the Immortal Dao— the emperor wants it maxed out, and the orthodox line of the common ancestor of all spirits— the emperor also wants it maxed out; maxed out! Really maxed out!

As a result, the Dao Ancestor decisively refused to take me as a disciple, granting only the legitimacy of the Heavenly Emperor's position…

Translation: 【30】 As a result, the Dao Ancestor decisively confiscated me as a disciple, giving me only the legitimacy of the emperor's position…

Having just taken office not long ago, the Heavenly Emperor Jun was reviewing memorials while listening to the heavenly official's report:

Translation: 【31】 The newly enthroned Heavenly Emperor Di Jun, having just taken office, was reviewing memorials on one side while listening to the Heavenly Official's report on the other:

"Your Majesty, in this 'Rumor‑Eradication Order' we have shut down over three hundred rumor‑mongering dens, arrested 3,208 individuals who called themselves 'ancient scholars,' and seized more than one million volumes of false and unofficial histories; please decide how to deal with them."

Translation: 【32】 "Your Majesty, in this Extinguish Rumor Order we have razed over three hundred rumor‑monger nests, arrested three thousand two hundred and eight old scoundrels who called themselves ancient historians, and seized over one million volumes of false and wild histories; how should they be disposed of? Please rule, Your Majesty."

Emperor Jun couldn't help but sigh:

Translation: 【33】 Di Jun couldn't help but sigh:

After the heavenly official withdrew from the Jade Pool, drenched in sweat, Emperor Jun finally set down his imperial brush and let out a soft sigh.

Translation: 【34】 After the Heavenly Official withdrew, drenched in sweat, from the Yaochi, Di Jun then set down his imperial brush and let out a soft sigh.

Moreover, at the end of the four‑great‑clans war, the myriad spirits' common ancestor was suddenly ambushed by Rahu and gravely wounded; yet not long after he recovered with vigor, able to battle the three ancestors and even slay them all in succession—although the Dao Ancestor assisted from the side, this is simply too absurd.

Translation: 【35】 Moreover, at the end of the Four‑Tribe War, the common ancestor of all spirits was suddenly ambushed by Rahu and gravely injured; yet not long after he was vigorous enough to wage war against the three ancestors and even slew them in succession— although the Dao Ancestor assisted nearby, this is simply too absurd!

Moreover, one must repeatedly buff Jiaoming and Hongjun, trying to turn political idiots into political geniuses, and to label doubtful positions as "righteous and proper"; anyone who dares to oppose will be crushed mercilessly by an iron fist.

Translation: 【36】 Furthermore, we must repeatedly buff Jiao Ming and Hongjun, doing our best to turn political idiots into political geniuses, and to recast doubtful stances as righteous and proper; whoever dares to oppose will be smashed to death by an iron fist.

The heavenly official who came to destroy the "major rumor‑mongering hub" wiped a cold sweat, looked at these primordial scholars being ruthlessly pressed to the ground by heavenly troops, and angrily shouted: "Traitors! Be honest! Send each one to the execution platform for demons!"

Translation: 【37】 The Heavenly Official who came to destroy the "major rumor‑monger nest" wiped a cold sweat, looking at this bunch of ancient scholars being ruthlessly pressed to the ground by heavenly troops and generals, he angrily shouted: "Traitors! Be honest! Send each one to the Execution Platform for Demons!"

However, in this timeline there is no Eastern Sea Solar Golden Heavenly Emperor to uphold cosmic justice, so conflicts among demon‑people will still erupt… but this does not concern you, for you are merely an ancient being and need not worry about such overly futuristic matters.

Translation: 【38】 But in this world line there is no East Sea's Sun Golden Heavenly Emperor to uphold heavenly justice, so conflicts among demon‑folk will still erupt… however, this does not concern you, for you are ultimately an ancient person and need not worry about these overly futuristic matters.

You are also not Hongjun, incapable of bearing darkness and stepping into light.

Translation: 【39】 You are also not Hongjun, incapable of bearing darkness while stepping into light.

Precisely because your emblem is excessively useful, it has led the heavenly court to endlessly exalt and praise you…

Translation: 【40】 Moreover, precisely because your emblem is overly useful, it has led the Heavenly Court to endlessly exalt and praise you…

You are not one of the three ancestors, incapable of viewing all beings as mere weeds.

Translation: 【41】 You are not the three ancestors, incapable of regarding all beings as mere weeds.

"Hmm."

Translation: 【42】 "Hmm."

Heavenly Court, Jade Pool.

Translation: 【43】 Heavenly Court, Yaochi.

To you, the world is simple: either live a life pure and unblemished, or destroy yourself; you cannot tolerate black or gray.

Translation: 【44】 To you, the world is simple: either live a lifetime pure and unblemished, or self‑destruct; you cannot tolerate black or gray.

Back then we three chattered, thinking he was a relative, but after leaving the Sun Star and arriving on the primordial earth we learned that Old Ancestor Jiaoming is fundamentally not a Golden Crow, nor even an innate divinity.

Translation: 【45】 Back then we three chattered, thinking he was our own relative, but after leaving the Sun Star and arriving at the Wilderness mainland, I found out that Elder Jiao Ming was fundamentally not a Golden Crow, nor even an innate divine being.

Nobody is a fool; the elders know whether these scholars have spread rumors, and although their claims sound harsh and the researched materials are not official histories, the scholars' statements are basically sound.

Translation: 【46】 Nobody is a fool; the old timers know roughly whether these scholars have spread rumors, and although their talk sounds harsh and the materials they study are not orthodox histories, the scholars' statements are basically sound.

Emperor Jun felt a slight regret, but didn't dwell on it, since taking on disciples means little; compared to the nominal but empty disciples of the Dao Ancestor, holding the real power of the Heavenly Emperor's throne is far more appealing.

Translation: 【47】 Di Jun felt a slight regret, but didn't dwell on it, since accepting disciples means nothing; compared to the nominal yet empty disciples of the Dao Ancestor, holding the real power of the Heavenly Emperor's seat is far more fragrant!

How could he not know that doing this is wrong?

Translation: 【48】 How could he not know that doing this is wrong?

Moreover, these criminals' offenses did not reach the death‑penalty threshold of heavenly law, yet the Heavenly Emperor didn't even try them, directly executing people and burning books—truly excessive punishment.

Translation: 【49】 Moreover, these criminals' offenses did not reach the death‑penalty standard of heavenly law, yet the emperor didn't even try them, directly executing people and burning books—truly excessive punishment.

Since the bloodlines of the three tribes have become a minority while yours constitute the majority, the lingering spirit of servitude from primordial times is far weaker than in original history, which greatly aids Emperor Jun's push for equality among all tribes, making the concept of the "demon race" easier to take root in people's hearts.

Translation: 【50】 The three tribes' descendants have become a minority, while your lineage occupies the majority, so the legacy of servitude left from the ancient era is far lighter than in original history, which is more conducive to Emperor Di Jun promoting equality among tribes, and the concept of the Demon Race will thus be easier to take root in people's hearts.

But the question remains: how did a little firebird obtain the true fire exclusive to the Golden Crow?

Translation: 【51】 But the question remains: how did a little firebird obtain the true fire exclusive to the Golden Crow?

In any case, Emperor Jun never figured it out.

Translation: 【52】 Anyway, Di Jun has never figured it out.

The heavenly official broke into a sweat in an instant!

Translation: 【53】 The Heavenly Official instantly broke out in a sweat!

"I obey Your Majesty's command!"

Translation: 【54】 "Following Your Majesty's command!"

This is how Emperor Jun's forced acknowledgment of Jiaoming as his adoptive father came to be—an abstract matter…

Translation: 【55】 This is how came about Di Jun's abstract act of forcibly recognizing Jiao Ming as his adoptive father…

By the time the Dao Ancestor completed his austere cultivation, became a sage, and lectured in the Purple Cloud Palace, that was already after hundreds of yuanhui…

Translation: 【56】 By the time the Dao Ancestor completed his bitter cultivation to become a sage and lectured in the Purple Dawn Palace, that was already after hundreds of eons…

Moreover, what role did the Dao Ancestor play in this? Was he aware or not? If he knew, why did he wait until Rahu had stabbed the old ancestor to death before you stepped in to clean up? What exactly are you concealing…

Translation: 【57】 Moreover, what role did the Dao Ancestor play in this? Was he aware or not? If he knew, why did he wait until Rahu had stabbed the old ancestor to death before you stepped in to wrap things up? What exactly are you concealing…

Of course, playing house on the Sun Star isn't bad either; it's just that the throne of the Heavenly Emperor offers me a far broader expanse of sky and sea…

Translation: 【58】 Of course, playing house on the Sun Star isn't bad either; it's just that the Heavenly Emperor's position offers me a far broader expanse of sky…

You are like a meteor—though your life is brief, you have traced a brilliant trail!

Translation: 【59】 You are like a meteor, whose brief life nevertheless carved a brilliant tail!

Having thought it over, Di Jun continued to review the memorials; since the Dao Ancestor had given him this opportunity, he certainly could not let him down.

【You died, the wrong choice led to a bad ending……Your character and talent are not enough to sustain you in the supreme position, ultimately ending up here, which is also jointly determined by strength and character……】

【"Drag them out!"】

Also, when the Dao Ancestor first gave his lecture, he had once stared strangely at himself for a long time, as if trying to match his own appearance with someone's.

"All offenders shall be executed, and all classics burned."

Governing this newly merged primordial heaven and earth still requires much hard work!

……

【But among the vast populace, another saying circulates: the Myriad Spirits Common Ancestor isn't that mighty; his problems are actually quite serious!】

And acknowledging an adoptive father is merely part of the strategy; he still needs to deal a heavy blow to the ancient relics.

Ah?!

Moreover, after the four tribal ancestors all perished, the core power of the four tribes lost its grip; the myriad spirits, which had been forcibly forged by the ancestors' martial strength, quickly shattered into pieces.

Chaos rages across the primordial lands, while the sole surviving Dao Ancestor is immersed in cultivation and proving the Dao, never concerning himself with worldly affairs—even if heaven and earth are beaten into a pulp, he remains unmoved.

【Summary: In this life you failed to change the most fundamental contradiction, so history still followed its original course, but your various actions also greatly altered the future.】

【The reason this problem arises is that the Myriad Spirits Common Ancestor has great ambition but limited talent; although he is great and needs no praise, his political ability is merely average, and his benevolent‑weak disposition is unsuited for a high position.】

Uh……I kind of regret it……

It's just an ordinary little firebird from the Southern Wilderness.

Jiao Ming Ancestor must be the one who initially caused my siblings and me to feel a strange resonance.

"Any problems?"

【At the same time, your shortcomings will also be recorded, becoming fodder for later discussion……though talking about it might be a bit illegal……】

The heavenly official stared blankly.

【Thus another small institution researching primordial wild history was crushed by the Heavenly Court's iron fist……】

He had no choice!

After the Myriad Spirits Common Ancestor died, the four tribes, whose hatred was already as deep as the sea, went completely mad, and all kinds of big and small wars never ceased.

Di Jun didn't even lift his head, speaking calmly:

In short, the Myriad Spirits Common Ancestor and the Dao Ancestor, as sources of legitimacy for the Heavenly Court, must keep their images forever pure!

【This round of simulation has ended, returning to the initial node……】

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(End of chapter)