Chapter 169: and translation of title, then ===GLOSSARY=== list

Damn! We've already reached the immortal realm, far surpassing the Great Emperor, shaking the ages; throughout history, who could surpass our realm?

Translate: "Damn it! We have already reached the Immortal Realm, far surpassing the Great Emperor, shaking eternity; looking throughout ancient and modern times, how many can surpass our realm?"

We need to keep the quotes and punctuation? The source includes Chinese quotation marks 「」. Should we keep them? The instruction: translate faithfully, preserve meaning. Usually we replace Chinese quotes with English quotes? Not specified. We can keep the Chinese quotes or replace with English quotes. The instruction says output translation; not to keep Chinese punctuation necessarily. Usually we convert to English punctuation. I'll use English double quotes.

Thus: "Damn it! We have already reached the Immortal Realm, far surpassing the Great Emperor, shaking eternity; looking throughout ancient and modern times, how many can surpass our realm?"

Make sure it's one line.

A single thought sweeps across the barbaric martial world, shattering stars with a bare hand, yet now we can't do anything about Azure Clouds!

Translate: "A single thought sweeps across the Wasteland Martial, with one hand shattering stars; yet now we have no way to deal with this Azure Clouds at all!"

But need to keep meaning: "A single thought sweeps across the Wasteland Martial, with one hand shattering stars; yet now we actually have no way to deal with this Azure Clouds at all!"

We'll produce: "A single thought sweeps across the Wasteland Martial, with one hand shattering stars; yet now we actually have no way to deal with this Azure Clouds at all!"

Wu Chen's eyes nearly burst with rage as he sprang to his feet.

Translate: "Wuchen's eyes were about to split as he angrily stood up."

But need to keep meaning: "Wuchen's eyes were about to burst, he angrily stood up."

We'll produce: "Wuchen's eyes were about to burst as he angrily stood up."

A frenzied, majestic immortal aura burst from his entire body, continually collapsing the space within the temple.

Translate: "Wild, majestic immortal aura surged from his whole body, continually collapsing the space within the Divine Hall."

We'll produce: "Wild, majestic immortal aura surged from his whole body, continually collapsing the space within the Divine Hall."

Azure Clouds has risen so swiftly in such a short time; I'm sure there's a great secret and a powerful patron behind it.

Translate: "This Azure Clouds rose so quickly in such a short time; I estimate there must be a great secret, a powerful backer behind it."

We'll produce: "This Azure Clouds rose so quickly in such a short time; I estimate there must be a great secret, a powerful backer behind it."

Lin Yao pondered for a moment, then pointed her scallion-white finger toward the heavens, speaking doubtfully.

Translate: "Lin Yao pondered for a moment, then pointed her scallion-white finger toward the heavens, speaking doubtfully."

Lin Yao pondered for a moment, then pointed her scallion-white finger toward the heavens, speaking doubtfully.

"What do you mean?" Wu Chen's face showed hesitation; Lin Yao's words matched his earlier suspicion exactly, though neither dared to confirm it.

Translate: "……What do you mean?" Wuchen showed hesitation; actually what Lin Yao said was exactly the same as his earlier suspicion, only they dared not confirm it."

We'll produce: "……What do you mean?" Wuchen showed hesitation; actually what Lin Yao said was exactly the same as his earlier suspicion, only they dared not confirm it."

After all, in their view, even upper-realm immortal sect forces couldn't mass-produce emperors like Azure Clouds does, yet immortal realms keep appearing one after another.

Translate: "After all, in their understanding, even upper-realm immortal forces couldn't possibly mass-produce emperors like Azure Clouds does, yet immortal realms keep appearing endlessly."

We'll produce: "After all, in their understanding, even upper-realm immortal forces couldn't possibly mass-produce emperors like Azure Clouds does, yet immortal realms keep appearing endlessly."

An obscure, fallen power actually rose rapidly in a short time within the barbaric eastern territories.

Translate: "An obscure, fallen power actually rose rapidly in a short time within the barbaric East Region."

We'll produce: "An obscure, fallen power actually rose rapidly in a short time within the barbaric East Region."

What immense power must this be? It surpasses their comprehension, yet the reality lies before them.

Translate: "What kind of mighty power must this be? It exceeds their understanding, yet the reality lies right here."

We'll produce: "What kind of mighty power must this be? It exceeds their understanding, yet the reality lies right here."

"Surely that's the case; doesn't the Pavilion of Floating Life have a powerful force behind it?"

Translate: "Surely so; doesn't the Floating Life Pavilion have a powerful force behind it?"

We'll produce: "Surely so; doesn't the Floating Life Pavilion have a powerful force behind it?"

Lin Yao said firmly in a low voice, and precisely for this reason, these top powers at the pinnacle of the barbaric martial world must somewhat fear the Pavilion of Floating Life.

Translate: "Lin Yao said firmly in a low voice, and precisely for this reason, those top powers standing at the peak of the Wasteland Martial must fear the Floating Life Pavilion by three points."

We need to keep meaning: "Lin Yao said firmly in a low voice, and precisely for this reason, those top powers standing at the peak of the Wasteland Martial must fear the Floating Life Pavilion by three points."

We'll produce: "Lin Yao said firmly in a low voice, and precisely for this reason, those top powers standing at the peak of the Wasteland Martial must fear the Floating Life Pavilion by three points."

The Pavilion of Floating Life has a long heritage, and its current master is even more mysterious; not even the two of them know anything about that master.

Translate: "The Floating Life Pavilion has a long heritage; the current Pavilion Master is even more mysterious, to the extent that they two know nothing at all about that Pavilion Master's news."

We'll produce: "The Floating Life Pavilion has a long heritage; the current Pavilion Master is even more mysterious, to the extent that they two know nothing at all about that Pavilion Master's news."

Upon hearing that, Wu Chen let out a sigh and withdrew his aura.

Translate: "Upon hearing that, Wuchen let out a sigh and withdrew his aura."

We'll produce: "Upon hearing that, Wuchen let out a sigh and withdrew his aura."

He especially dislikes feeling out of control; despite his cultivation reaching the heavens and attaining the immortal realm, he too has moments of helplessness.

Translate: "He especially dislikes the feeling of losing control; his cultivation reaches the heavens, attaining the Immortal Realm, yet he also has moments of helplessness."

We'll produce: "He especially dislikes the feeling of losing control; his cultivation reaches the heavens, attaining the Immortal Realm, yet he also has moments of helplessness."

Indeed, cultivation knows no end, and the Dao knows no eternity!

Translate: "Truly, cultivation knows no end, the Dao knows no eternity!"

We'll produce: "Truly, cultivation knows no end, the Dao knows no eternity!"

In the Obscure Heaven Divine Kingdom, cultivators had varied opinions about this heavenly pride gathering.

Translate: "In the Divine Kingdom of Hun Tian, the cultivators had various opinions about this Heavenly Pride Grand Assembly."

Obscure Heaven Divine Kingdom

Thus line: "In the Obscure Heaven Divine Kingdom, the cultivators had various opinions about this Heavenly Pride Grand Assembly."

We'll produce: "In the Obscure Heaven Divine Kingdom, the cultivators had various opinions about this Heavenly Pride Grand Assembly."

Azure Clouds dispatched a total of eight disciples, each of them a top-tier heavenly pride.

Translate: "Azure Clouds dispatched a total of eight disciples, each an elite heavenly pride."

We'll produce: "Azure Clouds dispatched a total of eight disciples, each an elite heavenly pride."

At the gathering, they alone took the top honor.

Translate: "At the assembly, they alone took the top place."

We'll produce: "At the assembly, they alone took the top place."

All eight disciples actually swept the top eight positions.

Translate: "All eight disciples actually swept the top eight positions."

We'll produce: "All eight disciples actually swept the top eight positions."

"Azure Clouds is truly terrifying! Not only are there countless strong ones, but their heavenly pride disciples are as numerous as carp crossing the river!"

Translate: "Azure Clouds is truly terrifying! Not only are there countless strong ones, but the heavenly pride disciples are like carp crossing the river!"

We'll produce: "Azure Clouds is truly terrifying! Not only are there countless strong ones, but the heavenly pride disciples are like carp crossing the river!"

"Bo Chang, this is all as I expected; when Azure Clouds was founded, didn't you notice?"

Translate: "Bo Chang, this is all as I expected; when Azure Clouds was founded, didn't you notice?"

Bo Chang, this is all as I expected; when Azure Clouds was founded, didn't you notice?

"Although back then the disciples Azure Clouds sent out had low cultivation, each one's strength was terrifyingly formidable."

Translate: "Although back then the disciples Azure Clouds sent out had low cultivation, each individual's strength was terrifyingly strong."

We'll produce: "Although back then the disciples Azure Clouds sent out had low cultivation, each individual's strength was terrifyingly strong."

In a tavern, many cultivators chatted, discussing this shocking heavenly pride gathering.

Translate: "In a tavern, many cultivators conversed with each other, discussing this shocking Heavenly Pride Grand Assembly."

We'll produce: "In a tavern, many cultivators conversed with each other, discussing this shocking Heavenly Pride Grand Assembly."

"Yes, Brother Ji."

Translate: "Yes, Brother Ji."

Yes, Brother Ji.

"Brother Wu is right; back then it was already enough to see the strength of Azure Clouds' disciples, a pity we missed the previous Azure Clouds founding."

Translate: "Brother Wu spoke well; back then it was already enough to see the strength of Azure Clouds' disciples, only a pity we missed the previous Azure Clouds founding."

We'll produce: "Brother Wu spoke well; back then it was already enough to see the strength of Azure Clouds' disciples, only a pity we missed the previous Azure Clouds founding."

"I don't know when the next one will be."

Translate: "Who knows when the next one will be."

We'll produce: "Who knows when the next one will be."

"By the way, Azure Clouds' heavenly pride Shi Hao actually has a grudge against the Holy Son of the Chenlan Sacred Ground; this Holy Son is truly audacious, daring to provoke the Immortal Sect's heavenly pride."

Translate: "Speaking of which, Azure Clouds' heavenly pride Shi Hao actually has a grudge against the Holy Son of the Dust Barrier Holy Land; this Holy Son is truly audacious, daring to provoke the Immortal Sect's heavenly pride."

We'll produce: "Speaking of which, Azure Clouds' heavenly pride Shi Hao actually has a grudge against the Holy Son of the Dust Barrier Holy Land; this Holy Son is truly audacious, daring to provoke the Immortal Sect's heavenly pride."

"Now it's fine; not only was he himself killed by shock, but it could also implicate the sacred ground—look, the elder of the sacred ground, upon seeing his own Holy Son crushed to death, didn't dare utter a word."

Translate: "Now it's fine; not only was he himself killed, but it might also implicate the holy land—look, the elder of the holy land, upon seeing his own holy son crushed to death, dare not utter a word."

We'll produce: "Now it's fine; not only was he himself killed, but it might also implicate the holy land—look, the elder of the holy land, upon seeing his own holy son crushed to death, dare not utter a word."

Upon hearing that, the cultivators drinking nearby all felt deeply moved.

Translate: "Upon hearing that, the cultivators drinking nearby all felt deeply moved."

We'll produce: "Upon hearing that, the cultivators drinking nearby all felt deeply moved."

Even the sacred ground that commands awe in one region must lower its head before Azure Clouds, looking up at its breath.

Translate: "The holy land that dominates one region must lower its head before Azure Clouds, looking up to its breath."

We'll produce: "The holy land that dominates one region must lower its head before Azure Clouds, looking up to its breath."

"It's just a pity that the imperial prince of Wu Chen's Emperor Sect and the eldest daughter of the Lan family didn't attend the gathering; otherwise it would have been more interesting."

Translate: "It's just a pity that the Imperial Son of the Dustless Emperor Sect and the Legitimate Daughter of the Blue Family didn't come to participate in the assembly; otherwise it would have been more interesting."

We'll produce: "It's just a pity that the Imperial Son of the Dustless Emperor Sect and the Legitimate Daughter of the Blue Family didn't come to participate in the assembly; otherwise it would have been more interesting."

At the same time.

Translate: "At the same time."

We'll produce: "At the same time."

In a luxurious pavilion in the Divine Capital.

Translate: "In a luxurious pavilion in the Divine Capital."

We'll produce: "In a luxurious pavilion in the Divine Capital."

"Senior Brother, congratulations on avenging your great grudge."

Translate: "Senior Brother, congratulations on avenging your great grudge."

We'll produce: "Senior Brother, congratulations on avenging your great grudge."

Upon hearing the words of his junior fellow disciple Lin Bai beside him, Shi Hao also showed a smile.

Translate: "Upon hearing the words of his junior brother Lin Bai beside him, Shi Hao also showed a smile."

We'll produce: "Upon hearing the words of his junior brother Lin Bai beside him, Shi Hao also showed a smile."

Then Shi Hao turned around and said to the junior fellow disciples ahead: "During these ten days of the heavenly pride gathering, we lived up to our sect's expectations, successfully took the lead, and exalted the prestige of our Azure Clouds disciples."

Translate: "Then Shi Hao turned around and said to the junior brothers and sisters ahead: 'During these ten days of the Heavenly Pride Grand Assembly, we lived up to the sect's expectations, successfully took first place, and exalted the prestige of our Azure Clouds disciples.'"

We'll produce: "Then Shi Hao turned around and said to the junior brothers and sisters ahead: 'During these ten days of the Heavenly Pride Grand Assembly, we lived up to the sect's expectations, successfully took first place, and exalted the prestige of our Azure Clouds disciples.'"

At this moment his heart was very light; not only because he had finally slain Shi Tian and avenged his great grudge, but more so because he had not let down his sect and master's expectations.

Translate: "At this moment he felt very relieved; not only because he had finally slain Shi Tian to avenge his great grudge, but more so because he had not let down the sect and his master's expectations."

We'll produce: "At this moment he felt very relieved; not only because he had finally slain Shi Tian to avenge his great grudge, but more so because he had not let down the sect and his master's expectations."

After all, he is the senior eldest brother, leading his junior fellow disciples to participate in the gathering, and still bears considerable pressure.

Translate: "After all, he is the senior senior brother, leading the junior brothers and sisters to participate in the assembly, and still bears considerable pressure."

We'll produce: "After all, he is the senior senior brother, leading the junior brothers and sisters to participate in the assembly, and still bears considerable pressure."

"Is the Immortal Sect Venerable present?"

Translate: "Is the Immortal Sect Venerable present?"

Is the Immortal Sect Venerable present?

Just then.

Translate: "Just then."

We'll produce: "Just then."

Outside the pavilion walked in a man wearing a wide silk robe embroidered with flying clouds.

Translate: "From outside the pavilion walked in a man wearing wide silk robes embroidered with flying clouds."

We'll produce: "From outside the pavilion walked in a man wearing wide silk robes embroidered with flying clouds."

After receiving permission to enter, he saw Shi Hao and the others, his eyes lit up, and he obsequiously and respectfully said: "Sorry, I have disturbed all of you Immortal Sect heavenly pride."

After receiving permission to enter, he saw Shi Hao and the others, his eyes lit up, and he obsequiously and respectfully said: "Sorry, I have disturbed all you Immortal Sect heavenly pride."

We'll produce: "After receiving permission to enter, he saw Shi Hao and the others, his eyes lit up, and he obsequiously and respectfully said: 'Sorry, I have disturbed all you Immortal Sect heavenly pride.'"

"The rewards for the heavenly pride gathering will be distributed today at the Purple Orchid Hall; I, acting on the Empress's orders, have come specially to invite all of Azure Clouds' heavenly pride and elders to attend."

Translate: "The rewards of the Heavenly Pride Grand Assembly are being distributed today at the Purple Orchid Hall; I, acting on the Empress's order, have specially come to invite all of Azure Clouds' heavenly pride and the elders to go."

We'll produce: "The rewards of the Heavenly Pride Grand Assembly are being distributed today at the Purple Orchid Hall; I, acting on the Empress's order, have specially come to invite all of Azure Clouds' heavenly pride and the elders to go."

After the man clasped his hands to Shi Hao and the others, he respectfully gazed toward the two figures seated not far away in the distance.

Translate: "After the man finished clasping his hands toward Shi Hao and the others, he respectfully looked toward the two figures seated not far away in the distance."

We'll produce: "After the man finished clasping his hands toward Shi Hao and the others, he respectfully looked toward the two figures seated not far away in the distance."

Shi Hao and the others there said nothing; this reward is not to be taken for nothing.

Translate: "Shi Hao and the others didn't say anything on their side; this reward is not to be taken for nothing."

We'll produce: "Shi Hao and the others didn't say anything on their side; this reward is not to be taken for nothing."

Only Qin Han's heart jolted—Empress! Lin Yao!

Translate: "Only Qin Han's heart jolted: Empress! Lin Yao!"

We'll produce: "Only Qin Han's heart jolted: Empress! Lin Yao!"

She is now in the Divine Kingdom!

Translate: "She is now in the Divine Kingdom!"

We'll produce: "She is now in the Divine Kingdom!"

On the other side.

Translate: "On the other side."

We'll produce: "On the other side."

Divine Palace, Divine Hall.

Translate: "Divine Palace, Divine Hall."

We'll produce: "Divine Palace, Divine Hall."

"I have already sent someone to personally invite Azure Clouds' people."

Translate: "I have already sent someone to personally invite the Azure Clouds people."

We'll produce: "I have already sent someone to personally invite the Azure Clouds people."

"By then we will surely prioritize friendly relations."

Translate: "At that time, we will surely prioritize friendly relations."

We'll produce: "At that time, we will surely prioritize friendly relations."

Lin Yao stood before the Divine Hall's doors, her beautiful eyes gazing into the distance, speaking without turning her head.

Translate: "Lin Yao stood before the Divine Hall's gate, her beautiful eyes gazing into the distance, she said without turning her head."

We'll produce: "Lin Yao stood before the Divine Hall's gate, her beautiful eyes gazing into the distance, she said without turning her head."

Normally, given their status and cultivation, it would naturally be impossible for them to personally meet cultivators of unequal status from the outside world.

Translate: "Normally, given their status and realm, it would naturally be impossible for them to personally meet cultivators from the outside world whose status is not equal."

We'll produce: "Normally, given their status and realm, it would naturally be impossible for them to personally meet cultivators from the outside world whose status is not equal."

But Azure Clouds comes with overwhelming force; the southern territories have already fully submitted, the northern territories dare not disobey, the western territories have no will to contend, and it is estimated that the next step will be to take action against the central territories.

Translate: "But Azure Clouds comes with a mighty force; the South Region has already fully submitted, the North Region dares not disobey, the West Region lacks the will to contend, and it is estimated the next step will be to take action against the Central Region."

We'll produce: "But Azure Clouds comes with a mighty force; the South Region has already fully submitted, the North Region dares not disobey, the West Region lacks the will to contend, and it is estimated the next step will be to take action against the Central Region."

Speaking of which, most regions of the central territories are already trembling under Azure Clouds' might, leaving only these top powers yet to declare their stance.

Translate: "Speaking of which, most of the continents in the Central Region are already trembling under Azure Clouds' might, leaving only these top powers yet to express their stance."

We'll produce: "Speaking of which, most of the continents in the Central Region are already trembling under Azure Clouds' might, leaving only these top powers yet to express their stance."

Once Azure Clouds moves against them, they simply cannot resist.

Translate: "Once Azure Clouds moves against them, they fundamentally cannot resist."

We'll produce: "Once Azure Clouds moves against them, they fundamentally cannot resist."

What else can be done? They can only join if they cannot defeat it.

Translate: "What else can be done? Only if they cannot win do they join."

We'll produce: "What else can be done? Only if they cannot win do they join."

Behind him, Wu Chen could only nod helplessly, wanting to say something but having no way to begin.

Translate: "Behind him, Wuchen could only nod helplessly, wanting to say something but having no way to start."

We'll produce: "Behind him, Wuchen could only nod helplessly, wanting to say something but having no way to start."

Two hundred thousand years have passed; this time, even he, who is proud and arrogant, had to bow his head.

Soon after.

Not far from the Divine Palace stands a palace; on its huge plaque, the characters 'Purple Phoenix' are carved with Dao power, and a holy Dao aura greets one.

Inside the palace, solemn and magnificent, exceptionally spacious and grand.

This hall was built by the Primordial Heaven Divine State to hold grand events, and it is also where the divine state entertains its officials.

At this moment, the grand Purple Phoenix Hall was already bustling.

The major powers, the top-ranking heavenly talents from the Heavenly Talent Grand Assembly, had arrived one after another and began chatting with each other.

"Elder Ye, congratulations, congratulations; your sect's disciples placed among the top in the Heavenly Talent Grand Assembly."

"Congratulations, congratulations; your Holy Son's ranking is also not bad."

On a side seat in the middle of the hall sat ten women wearing embroidered skirts, drawing much attention.

From time to time, young heavenly talents went over to flirt, but were all politely refused with a smile.

"Senior Sister, these people really are, I've told them several times not to come, yet they still cling on like stubborn plaster."

"Besides, Senior Sister, you are a heavenly talent renowned across the Divine Continent, and you're so gorgeous, hehe."

"Speaking of which, why haven't Shi Hao and the others from the Azure Cloud Sect arrived yet?"

Just as the words fell, ten figures walked in from outside the hall, immediately drawing everyone's attention.

Mu Shuixian and Luo Chen wore the strange attire of Azure Cloud Sect inner elders, walking ahead with indifferent expressions.

Behind them followed Shi Hao and eight other heavenly talents of the Azure Cloud Sect.

Each possessed an extraordinary aura.

"The Azure Cloud Sect has arrived!"

"Those two elders up front must be the elders of the Azure Cloud Sect."

The guards of the Primordial Heaven Divine State hurried forward to greet them: "Sir, please this way."

Respectfully leading them to sit at the foremost position among all the powers.

Soon after.

Behind the Purple Phoenix Hall.

A voice sounded, echoing through the hall.

"The Empress has arrived."