Chapter 21: with translation of chapter title

line: contains "Geng‑metal", "Venus'", "Mount Buzhou". All English.

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【"Slay Immortal Sword from Guang Chengzi": Refined by Guang Chengzi, the leader of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Jade Clarity Zheng Sect, this acquired spiritual treasure-grade immortal sword was forged, taking the essence of primordial Geng metal, aided by the Five Elements artifact-forging method, drawing the sharp metal aura of Venus's Heavenly Gang from above, seeking the might of the earthly evil left by Pangu on Mount Buzhou, capable of slaying the immortal's physical form and primordial spirit, thus named Slay Immortal Sword.】

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【1】 【"Slay Immortal Sword from Guang Chengzi": Forged by Guang Chengzi, chief of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Jade Clarity Zheng Sect, this acquired spiritual treasure–grade immortal sword takes primordial Geng metal essence, aided by the Five Elements artifact-forging method, draws the sharp metal aura of Venus's Heavenly Gang from above, and seeks the might of the earthly evil left by Pangu on Mount Buzhou; it can slay an immortal's physical form and primordial spirit, hence its name Slay Immortal Sword.】

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【1】 【"Slay Immortal Sword from Guang Chengzi": Forged by Guang Chengzi, chief of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Jade Clarity Zheng Sect, this acquired spiritual treasure–grade immortal sword takes primordial Geng metal essence, aided by the Five Elements artifact-forging method, draws the sharp metal aura of Venus's Heavenly Gang from above, and seeks the might of the earthly evil left by Pangu on Mount Buzhou; it can slay an immortal's physical form and primordial spirit, hence its name Slay Immortal Sword.】

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【2】 On a certain day in the Demon Calendar year 365, cycle 7, period 5, it was given to a certain human chief of unknown identity. (Already bound)

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line: "Five‑Element Fruit Tree of Duobao Daoist": Duobao is a transliteration but we kept as Duobao Daoist (English letters). That's fine.

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【3】 【"Five Elements Fruit Tree from Duobao Daoist": An acquired spiritual root formed from the post-heavenly Five Elements origin of the Primordial Wilderness, possessing all five elements, gathering vital energy, it blooms every three hundred years, bears fruit every three hundred years, and after another three hundred years matures; consuming it can cultivate a "Five Elements Dao Body".】

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【4】 By the senior disciple Duobao Daoist of the Shangqing Jie Sect, on a certain day in the Demon Calendar year 365, cycle 7, period 5, it was given to a certain human chief of unknown identity. (Already bound)

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【5】 The next moment, two streams of light shot out from the phone screen, hovering before Zhao Si.

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【6】 A three-foot treasure sword, gleaming with golden light and looking extremely sharp.

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【7】 A potted-plant-sized strange little tree, its whole body radiating five-colored brilliant light.

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【8】 "Finally, two useful good things have arrived!"

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【9】 "It's not that the sword won't do, it's that the person won't…"

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【10】 【But you didn't immediately leave seclusion; instead, you took out that drop of azure primordial true dragon blood that Emperor Jun bestowed upon you back then—this drop of true dragon blood from the son of the Primordial Dragon contains an extremely high-grade dragon lineage, only a Golden Immortal is qualified to consume it; you didn't dare use it back then, but now it's just right.】

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【11】 At the same time, Zhao Si also understood the power of this Slay Immortal Sword:

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【12】 "One strike to destroy a city?"

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【13】 【After finishing these chores, you couldn't help feeling your cultivation was still too weak; before those Saint's disciples, you were practically no different from cannon fodder. To strengthen your strength for future effect, you entrusted human affairs to your most close and trustworthy idiot brother, then began seclusion.】

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The sword entered his sea of consciousness; he had intended to assert dominance, but suddenly the blade trembled and it swiftly flew to hover silently beneath the Saint's Fruit, as if instinctively fearing its presence…

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【14】 The sword entered the sea of consciousness; intending to assert sovereignty, but suddenly the sword trembled, and it quickly flew to hover silently beneath the Saint's Dao Fruit, seemingly instinctively fearing its presence…

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Primordial spiritual energy surged within his body, gradually cultivating five strands of immortal essence in his chest; when the five energies were full, they merged into essence, qi, and spirit… a hint of indestructible gold nature merged into the depths of his true soul.

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【15】 【Innate spiritual qi surged within your body, gradually nurturing five strands of immortal vital energy in your chest; when the five energies fill, they connect to essence, qi, and spirit… a hint of indestructible metal nature merges into the depths of the true spirit.】

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Upon receiving a stack of earnest accusation letters, he began to doubt whether his transaction was justified…

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【16】 【After receiving a stack of strongly worded accusation letters, you for a time began to doubt whether your transaction was reasonable……】

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"Forget it; let's just keep it as a potted plant for now."

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【17】 "Forget it, just keep it as a potted plant for now."

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After some thought, Zhao Si placed the potted Five‑Element Fruit Tree on the windowsill, then added a bit of tap water, wondering whether it would suffer from soil‑water incompatibility…

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【18】 Zhao Si pondered for a while, then still placed this pot of Five Elements Fruit Tree on the windowsill; after thinking, he poured some tap water into the pot, not knowing whether this thing would suffer from soil and water incompatibility…

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You privately sought out Guang Chengzi and reported this issue to him; although Guang Chengzi scoffed at the Heavenly Court's attempt to forge the "monster‑race" concept, he remained clear‑minded, knowing the Heavenly Court is still an immovable supreme authority, and thus thanked you for your advice.

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【19】 【You privately sought out Guang Chengzi and reported this problem to him; although Guang Chengzi scoffed at the Heavenly Court's attempt to shape the "Demon Race concept," his mind was still clear, knowing the Heavenly Court remains an immovable great father, so he thanked you for the advice.】

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Another choice?

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【20】 Another choice?

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"…private advice."

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【21】 "……private advice."

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One cycle lasts 360 years; you remained in seclusion for five full cycles, reaching the 10th cycle of the 365th year, 7th meeting of the Yao calendar, and attained golden immortal status—finally stepping onto the grand stage of the wilderness's storms, gaining the minimal qualification to participate in the cosmic struggle.

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【22】 【One cycle is 360 years; you secluded for a full five cycles, in the Demon Calendar year 365, cycle 7, period 10, you attained Golden Immortal, finally stepping onto the grand stage of the Primordial Wilderness' wind and clouds, gaining the minimum qualification to participate in the interplay of heaven and earth's great forces!】

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There is no soul‑binding curse, nor any level‑restriction trap; when Zhao Si lightly grasped the sword's hilt, he felt a slight chill, then sensed a faint, almost imperceptible sense of affinity emanating from the blade.

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【23】 There's nothing like a soul‑binding curse, nor any level‑insufficient trap preventing use; when Zhao Si lightly grasped the sword hilt, he felt only a slight chill, then sensed from the blade a faint sense of closeness.

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With a casual flick, several strands of sharp golden sword qi spilled out, but under Zhao Si's mental control they caused no damage—this perfect harmony is the hallmark of sword and wielder as one.

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【24】 With a casual flick, a few sword flowers bloomed, and several threads of fierce golden sword qi spilled out—but under Zhao Si's mental control, the sword qi caused no destruction; this is the high degree of harmony that only sword‑human unity can show.

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【At this moment, you choose (?) 】

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【25】 【At this moment, you choose (?)】

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【Perhaps your past accumulated merit has finally broken through some threshold, for your cultivation progresses extraordinarily fast—so fast that even you find it unbelievable; no inner demons, obsessions, or blocked meridians can hinder your advance!】

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【26】 【Perhaps it's because your accumulated merit has finally broken through some threshold; your cultivation progress is extremely fast, to the point you yourself find it unbelievable—whatever inner demons, whatever obsessions, whatever bottlenecks… none can hinder your advance!】

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Although Zhao Si would love to backstab this bunch that fears chaos, they had previously made an agreement and completed a 'py' transaction; now reporting them would mark him for later retaliation.

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【27】 Although Zhao Si really wanted to backstab this bunch that fears chaos, after all they had previously agreed, both sides had made a py deal, and now reporting them would surely bring retaliation afterward.

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【That very day someone ran to the chief, you, to lodge a complaint, accusing the Zhengyi Sect of bewitching people with heretical words and holy speech that deludes the masses, claiming they are conspirators plotting rebellion.】

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【28】 【That very day someone came running to the chief you, submitting an accusation letter, demanding to report the Zheng Sect for bewitching hearts, spreading heretical words… holy words deluding the masses, claiming they are conspirators plotting rebellion!】

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Duobao Daoist wouldn't have sent me just a seedling, would he?

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【29】 Won't Duobao Daoist have sent me a sapling instead?

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【Looking back, Guang Chengzi angrily scolded those nonsensical junior brothers, and thereafter the Zhengyi Sect fell quiet……】

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【30】 【Looking back, Guang Chengzi loudly scolded those nonsense‑speaking junior brothers, and thereafter the Zheng Sect fell silent……】

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Zhao Si was overjoyed; although he had received heaven‑defying primordial gifts like the Saint's Fruit before, he could not control this thing, and its only effect is that he now produces primordial spiritual energy on his own, passively strengthening his body and saving money on cat food.

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【31】 Zhao Si was overjoyed; although he had received before a heaven‑defying primordial‑level gift like the Saint's Dao Fruit, alas he could not command this thing at all; its only effect now is that he produces innate spiritual qi on his own, passively strengthening his body, and saves money on cat food.

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【In seclusion……】

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【32】 【In seclusion……】

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【Thus, the ordinary people who were just going about their daily lives suddenly noticed a strange group of outsiders arriving—some helped them farm, some tended their wounds, which was fine since help is good, but the problem was that some were promoting rites and morals that run contrary to common sense……】

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【33】 【Thus, the ordinary people who were engaged in daily production and life suddenly noticed a group of strange outsiders arriving locally; some would help them farm, some would help them treat injuries—this is fine, after all help is good, but the problem is that some are still promoting rites and morality that run contrary to common sense……】

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The main reason is that I haven't cultivated immortality yet, so I certainly won't live to nine hundred; even if I could reach that age, I'd probably have no use for this thing by then.

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【34】 Mainly because I haven't cultivated immortality yet, I certainly won't live to nine hundred; even if I gain the ability to live to nine hundred, I probably won't need this thing then.

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"It blooms every three hundred years and bears fruit every three hundred years… it takes a full nine hundred years to eat a single fruit—I'll have to wait until the year of the monkey and horse!"

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【35】 "It blooms every three hundred years, bears fruit every three hundred years… it takes a full nine hundred years to be able to eat one fruit; I'll have to wait till the year of the monkey and horse, huh……"

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【A: Secretly backstab, actively sell out the saint's disciples to gain a great political achievement in the heavenly court; B: Privately advise them to restrain themselves and temporarily refrain from these activities.】

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【36】 【A: Secretly backstab, actively sell out the Saint's disciples, using them to gain a great political achievement in the Heavenly Court! B: Privately advise, ask them to restrain themselves a bit, temporarily refrain from doing these things.】

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That is the legendary 'artifact spirit'; although the acquired spiritual treasure does not reach the primordial level, it already possesses high spirituality, and after the system's binding Zhao Si can wield it without any sluggishness.

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【37】 That is the legendary "artifact spirit"; although the acquired spiritual treasure is not innate, it already possesses high spirituality, and after the system's binding, Zhao Si uses it without any sluggishness.

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After thinking it over, the only thing I can do is urge them to restrain a little:

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【38】 After thinking it over, the only thing I can do is advise them to restrain themselves a bit:

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【You chose option B: privately advise them to restrain a little and temporarily refrain from these activities.】

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【39】 【You chose option B, private advice, asking them to restrain themselves a bit, temporarily refrain from doing these things.】

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After muttering a couple of complaints, Zhao Si stored the acquired spiritual treasure in his sea of consciousness.

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【40】 After muttering a couple of complaints, Zhao Si stored this acquired spiritual treasure in his sea of consciousness.

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Looking at its absurd growth cycle, Zhao Si scratched his head—nine hundred years is nothing in the wilderness, but in reality nine hundred years is far too long.

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【41】 Looking at its ridiculous growth cycle, Zhao Si couldn't help but scratch his head; nine hundred years in the Primordial Wilderness is naturally nothing, but in reality nine hundred years is far too long.

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【These people who call themselves followers of the Zhengyi Sect openly declare among humans that humanity does not belong to the monster race, so they should split off and form their own tribe, no longer submitting to the Heavenly Court's rule.】

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【42】 【These people who call themselves members of the Zheng Sect openly declare among humans that humanity does not belong to the Demon Race, so they should split off to form their own tribe and no longer accept the Heavenly Court's rule.】

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"Now it's your turn."

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【43】 "Next up is you."

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【If not under the Heavenly Court's rule, then who would govern them? The Zhengyi Sect followers pat their chests and naturally step forward, claiming they are saint's disciples, primordial beings, naturally superior to monsters, and thus should take over humanity to inherit the saint's Dao.】

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【44】 【If not under the Heavenly Court's rule, then who would govern? The Zheng Sect members patted their chests and naturally stepped forward, claiming they are Saint's disciples, innate spiritual beings, naturally superior to demons by a head, and thus should take over humanity to inherit the Saint's Dao lineage……】

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Thinking this, Zhao Si cautiously reached out his hand toward the Slay Immortal Sword……

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【45】 Thinking this, Zhao Si cautiously reached out toward the Slay Immortal Sword……

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It seems a bit weak—is that all the power an acquired spiritual treasure has? Is this a low‑end wilderness setting?

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【46】 Seems a bit weak, huh—is that all the power an acquired spiritual treasure has? Is this a low‑end Primordial Wilderness?

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But upon reflection, I'm just an ordinary mortal, and real‑world laws differ from those of the wilderness; being able to wield city‑destroying power is already impressive.

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【47】 But upon reflection, I'm just an ordinary mortal, and mundane law differs from the Primordial Wilderness; being able to wield city‑destroying power is already pretty good.

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Now that I have the Slay Immortal Sword, my combat power is secured; should I encounter any danger offline, it can at least serve as a means of self‑defense.

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【48】 Now that I have the Slay Immortal Sword, my combat power is instantly secured; if I encounter danger offline, it can at least serve as a means of self‑defense.

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Zhao Si carefully examined the "Five‑Element Fruit Tree"; it looks like a stunted potted plant.

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【49】 Zhao Si carefully examined the "Five Elements Fruit Tree"; it looks like a stunted potted plant.

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After dealing with the two gifts, Zhao Si continued the game:

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【50】 Having dealt with the two gifts, Zhao Si continued the game:

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【You permitted the disciples of the Jie and Zheng sects to seek merit among humans; although they were dissatisfied with your conservative stance, compelled by the 'Nüwa tiger skin' you brandished, they had to accept this arrangement.】

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【51】 【You permitted the disciples of the Jie and Zheng Sects to seek merit among humans; although dissatisfied with your conservative attitude, compelled by the tiger skin of Nüwa you brandished, they could only accept this arrangement.】

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【After consuming the dragon blood, the lowly golden flood‑dragon bloodline begins to evolve……】

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【52】 【After you consumed the dragon blood, the low‑grade Gold Flood Dragon bloodline began to evolve……】

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(End of chapter)