Chapter 499: with translation of chapter title

Upon hearing Tianmiao God Lord's words, Li Yanzhi quickly held her breath and focused, and the tension in her heart eased considerably.

Translation: "Hearing Tianmiao God Lord's words, Li Yanzhi quickly held her breath and focused, the tension in her heart dissipating by half."

Check: Tianmiao God Lord, Li Yanzhi, held her breath and focused, the tension in her heart also dissipated by half. Good.

She continually employed alchemy Dao techniques with both hands, and the alchemy Dao power she transmitted grew ever purer.

Translation: "She continuously exerted alchemy Dao techniques with both hands, the alchemy Dao power she sent out becoming ever purer."

Alchemy Dao techniques, alchemy Dao power, ever purer.

As time went by, there was a sudden bang, the immortal fire in the cauldron extinguished, and Li Yanzhi's heart leapt again.

Translation: "As time passed, with a sudden 'bang', the immortal fire in the cauldron extinguished, and Li Yanzhi's heart rose again."

This Bibo Immortal Pill marks her first try at a higher‑grade elixir—success or failure rests on this moment.

This Bibo Immortal Pill is her first attempt at a higher‑grade elixir; success or failure hinges on this!

Translation: "This Bibo Immortal Pill is her first attempt at a higher‑grade elixir; success or failure hinges on this!"

Bibo Immortal Pill -> Bibo Immortal Pill. higher‑grade elixir -> higher‑grade elixir. success or failure hinges on this! -> success or failure hinges on this!.

"Open!"

Translation: "\"Open! \""

The cauldron lid slowly opened, releasing a rich elixir aroma that refreshed the heart and spleen.

Translation: "The cauldron's lid slowly opened, releasing a rich fragrance of elixir that refreshed the heart and spleen."

refreshing to the heart and spleen

In the cauldron, four smooth, plump, crystal‑clear green elixirs bounced up and down happily, their surfaces etched with complex alchemy patterns.

Translation: "Inside the cauldron, four round, plump, crystal‑clear green elixirs were joyfully jumping up and down, their surfaces covered in intricate alchemy patterns."

Elixir, alchemy patterns. Good.

"Elixir spirit, the alchemy patterns are complete! A perfect elixir has been made!"

"Elixir spirit, the alchemy patterns are complete! A perfect elixir has been made!"

Li Yanzhi was thrilled, signifying she had advanced another step on the alchemy path.

Translation: "Li Yanzhi was overjoyed; this meant she had taken another step forward on the path of alchemy."

path of alchemy

Thank you, God Lord, for your guidance.

Translation: "\"Thank you, God Lord, for your guidance. \""

God Lord

If it weren't for Tianmiao God Lord's words just now, my attempt would surely have failed.

Translation: "If it weren't for that sentence from Tianmiao God Lord just now, my attempt would surely have failed."

If it weren't for Tianmiao God Lord's words just now, my attempt would surely have failed.

Hmm, you have decent talent and are quite clever, and like me you practice both alchemy and martial arts—would you be willing to take me as your master?

Translation: "\"Hmm, you little girl have decent talent, keen intellect, and like me you cultivate both alchemy and martial arts; would you be willing to take me as your master? \""

cultivate both alchemy and martial arts -> cultivate both alchemy and martial arts. me -> me.

Li Yanzhi thought she had misheard—was Tianmiao God Lord really going to take her as a disciple?

Translation: "\"! \" Li Yanzhi thought she had misheard—was Tianmiao God Lord really going to take her as a disciple?"

We need to keep the exclamation mark as is? The line includes a quoted "！". We'll keep as "!" inside quotes. So: "\"! \" Li Yanzhi thought she had misheard—was Tianmiao God Lord really going to take her as a disciple?" Good.

Her breath quickened, and without hesitation she bowed, saying, "I am willing; disciple Li Yanzhi greets her master."

Translation: "Her breathing quickened, and without the slightest hesitation she bowed down and said, \"I am willing, Disciple Li Yanzhi greets her master. \""

greets her master

Li Qingxuan's eyes brightened; Tianmiao God Lord valued her daughter—her future was limitless.

Translation: "Li Qingxuan's eyes lit up behind her—Tianmiao God Lord values his daughter! The future is limitless!"

Li Qingxuan -> Li Qingxuan. Tianmiao God Lord -> Tianmiao God Lord.

The alchemists in the hall also looked on with envy.

Translation: "The alchemists in the hall also cast envious glances."

alchemists

They were all convinced, and Alchemist Li's peerless talent was plain to see.

Translation: "They were utterly convinced; Alchemist Li's peerless talent lay there for all to see."

Alchemist Li -> Alchemist Li. peerless talent -> peerless talent.

Come with me, Master. By the way, Hall Master Li, this is your daughter, right?

Translation: "\"Come with me, Master. By the way, Hall Master Li, this is your daughter, right? \""

Come with me, Master -> Come with me, Master. Hall Master Li -> Hall Master Li.

Li Qingxuan quickly nodded, saying, "Reporting to God Lord, she is indeed my beloved daughter."

Translation: "Li Qingxuan quickly nodded: \"Reporting to God Lord, indeed she is my beloved daughter. \""

Reporting to God Lord -> Reporting to God Lord. beloved daughter -> beloved daughter.

I will take her to undergo rigorous training for a while, aiming to shine at the alchemy convention in a month and bring glory to the sect.

Translation: "\"I will take her away to endure hard training for a period, striving to shine brilliantly at the alchemy convention a month from now and bring glory to the sect. \""

endure hard training -> endure hard training. alchemy convention -> alchemy convention. bring glory to the sect -> bring glory to the sect.

After saying goodbye to her father, Li Yanzhi followed Tianmiao God Lord to a small realm in the Elders' Office.

Translation: "After Li Yanzhi bade farewell to her father, she followed Tianmiao God Lord to a small realm within the Elders' Office."

Elders' Office -> Elders' Office. small realm -> small realm.

Yanzhi, our sect has countless heaven‑chosen prodigies, and the outside world is no different—do you have the confidence to outshine them?

Translation: "\"Yanzhi, our sect has countless heaven‑chosen prodigies, and the outside world is no different—do you have the confidence to surpass them? \""

heaven‑chosen prodigies -> heaven‑chosen prodigies. our -> our.

Hearing this, Li Yanzhi's eyes hardened; she said, "Master, no matter how hard or difficult, I am not afraid!"

Translation: "Hearing this, Li Yanzhi's eyes firmed: \"Master, no matter how bitter or difficult, I am not afraid! \""

Hearing this

Good, cultivating the Dao is like rowing against the current—if you don't move forward you fall back; having this spirit is enough.

Translation: "\"Good, cultivating the Dao is like rowing against the current—if you don't advance you retreat; having this spirit is enough. \""

cultivating the Dao -> cultivating the Dao. like rowing against the current—if you don't advance you retreat -> like rowing against the current—if you don't advance you retreat. having this spirit is enough -> having this spirit is enough.

Now take off your clothes and immerse yourself in the Soul‑Washing Immortal Spring.

Translation: "\"Now take off your clothes and soak in the Soul‑Washing Immortal Spring. \""

Soul‑Washing Immortal Spring

This Soul‑Washing Immortal Spring can refine your soul power—the longer you endure, the greater the reward.

Translation: "\"This Soul‑Washing Immortal Spring can temper your soul power; the longer you persist, the greater the gain. \""

soul power

"Master, I understand," she said, obediently removing her clothes and heading toward the clear, bottom‑visible immortal spring nearby.

Translation: "\"Master, I understand, \" she said, then obediently untied her clothes and walked toward the clear, bottom‑visible immortal spring not far away……"

obediently -> obediently. clear, bottom‑visible -> clear, bottom‑visible.

Time drifted by, and before she knew it, two days had passed.

Translation: "Time flowed slowly, and in the blink of an eye two days had passed."

Today the atmosphere in the Canggu Dao Region peaked, as the Shengli Dynasty had launched its army.

Translation: "Today the atmosphere in the Canggu Dao Region reached its peak, for the Shengli Dynasty has mobilized its troops!"

Canggu Dao Region -> Canggu Dao Region. Shengli Dynasty -> Shengli Dynasty.

The vast army to subdue the Yun Immortals, under the command of Shengli's Second Prince Tian Guang God Lord and Fourth Prince Tian Qin God Lord, headed straight for the Wind and Cloud Mountain Range.

Translation: "The mighty army to subdue the Yun Immortals, led by the Second Prince of Shengli, Tian Guang God Lord, and the Fourth Prince, Tian Qin God Lord, marched straight toward the Wind and Cloud Mountain Range."

army to subdue the Yun Immortals -> army to subdue the Yun Immortals. Second Prince of Shengli, Tian Guang God Lord -> Second Prince of Shengli, Tian Guang God Lord. Fourth Prince, Tian Qin God Lord -> Fourth Prince, Tian Qin God Lord. Wind and Cloud Mountain Range -> Wind and Cloud Mountain Range.

Some cultivators who heeded the Slay‑Yun Order fell in behind the army.

Translation: "Some cultivators who answered the Slay‑Yun Order followed behind the army."

Slay‑Yun Order

I can't afford to provoke Azure Cloud Sect's strong ones, its mighty elders, or even its disciples.

Translation: "\"The strong ones of Azure Cloud Sect I cannot provoke, the mighty elders of Azure Cloud Sect I cannot provoke, can I not even provoke a disciple of Azure Cloud Sect? \""

I -> I. the strong ones of Azure Cloud Sect -> the strong ones of Azure Cloud Sect. the mighty elders of Azure Cloud Sect -> the mighty elders of Azure Cloud Sect. a disciple of Azure Cloud Sect -> a disciple of Azure Cloud Sect.

Slay an Azure Cloud disciple and you can still gain promotion and the dynasty's patronage; if you have enough Azure Cloud disciples, please do me a favor and spare one for me.

Translation: "\"If you can slay an Azure Cloud disciple, you can still gain promotion and receive the dynasty's patronage! Ladies and gentlemen, if there are enough Azure Cloud disciples to go around, please do me a favor and give me one. \""

gain promotion -> gain promotion. receive the dynasty's patronage -> receive the dynasty's patronage. do me a favor -> do me a favor.

Haha! Sure, but I can't give you a female disciple—I need her for myself.

Translation: "\"Haha! Easy to say, but I cannot give you a female disciple—I have great use for her. \""

I

Those cultivators laughed and chatted along the way, each hoping to strike it lucky and maybe earn a reward.

Translation: "Those cultivators laughed and chatted all the way, each dreaming of striking it lucky and earning a reward."

striking it lucky

Outside the Shengli Shenchao Divine Palace, Murong Xue frowned at the person before her and said, "Elder Zhuo, why are you preventing me from marching on the Azure Cloud Sect?"

Translation: "Outside the Shengli Shenchao Divine Palace, Murong Xue wore a grim expression as she stared at the person before her: \"Elder Zhuo, why do you block my advance to flatten Azure Cloud Sect? \""

Shengli Shenchao Divine Palace -> Shengli Shenchao Divine Palace. Murong Xue -> Murong Xue. Elder Zhuo -> Elder Zhuo. flatten Azure Cloud Sect -> flatten Azure Cloud Sect.

I must personally slay the Azure Cloud Dao Son to ease the hatred in

Translation: "\"I must personally slay that Azure Cloud Dao Son, or else I cannot quell the hatred in my heart! \""

Azure Cloud Dao Son. Good.

Elder Zhuo shook his head: "Xue'er, you must not be rash; before doing anything, you must plan thoroughly. Have you forgotten how the clan chief instructed you when you set out?"

Translation: "Elder Zhuo shook his head at her words: \"Xue'er, don't be hasty—before doing anything you must plan carefully. Have you forgotten how the clan chief instructed you when you set out? \""

Xue'er, clan chief. Good.

But...

Translation: "\"But... \""

No 'buts'; revenge must certainly be taken, but not now.

Translation: "\"No 'buts'—revenge will surely be had, but not now. \""

This Azure Cloud Immortal Sect is no simple matter; its development speed almost surpasses all forces throughout history, and without backing from a major power it's absolutely impossible!

Translation: "\"This Azure Cloud Immortal Sect is no simple matter—its development speed nearly surpasses all forces in history, and without major backing it's absolutely impossible! \""

Azure Cloud Immortal Sect. Good.

The Shengli Divine Dynasty's military expedition this time is doomed to fail; this is the perfect chance for them to first probe the depths of this Azure Cloud.

Translation: "\"The Shengli Shenchao's deployment this time will surely fail—perfect for them to first probe the depths of Azure Cloud Sect. \""

Shengli Shenchao. Good.

Moreover, don't forget that because of that matter, the clan chief and others simply cannot come over; this old woman must guarantee your safety.

Translation: "\"Furthermore, don't forget that because of that matter the clan chiefs cannot come over, so I, the old one, must guarantee your safety. \""

the old one. Good.

The Shengli Divine Dynasty's army moved with extreme speed, and before long it had shuttled out of the dynasty's border.

Translation: "The Shengli Shenchao's army on this side moved with extreme speed, soon passing beyond the dynasty's borders."

the dynasty's borders. Good.

The Cloudy Wind Mountain Range lies on the other side of the Dao Realm; from here it is roughly ten trillion li to the Cloudy Wind Mountain Range, and at this speed one could reach it after a day's travel.

Translation: "The Wind and Cloud Mountain Range lies on the other side of the Dao Region; from here it is about ten trillion trillion miles away, and at this speed one could reach it in a day."

10 trillion li. Good.

Thus: "about ten trillion li". Good.

I've been waiting for you all a long time, and you've only just arrived.

Translation: "\"I've been waiting for you a long time; you've only just arrived. \""

The wine in my gourd is almost gone.

Translation: "\"The wine in my gourd is almost gone. \""

However, as soon as they exited the dynasty's border, the rapidly marching army was intercepted by a figure in the void.

Translation: "However, just as they exited the dynasty's border, the high‑speed marching army was halted by a figure appearing in the void."

dynasty's border. Good.

That person appeared as a youth, reclining among the clouds, his snowy white hair flowing in the wind; in his right hand he held an immortal sword, and in his left a wine flask.

Translation: "He appeared as a youth, lying reclined among the clouds, his snow‑white long hair fluttering in the wind, his right hand gripping an immortal sword, his left hand holding a wine flask."

immortal sword, wine flask. Good.

Unrestrained and carefree, he drank heartily.

Translation: "Carefree and unrestrained, he drank heartily."

Everyone, halt and form ranks!

Translation: "\"Everyone, halt and form ranks! \""

At the command, the Shengli Divine Dynasty's million immortal soldiers swiftly formed a mighty, awe‑inspiring immortal array, standing firm in the void, ready for battle.

Translation: "At the command, the Shengli Shenchao's million immortal soldiers swiftly formed a mighty, awe‑inspiring immortal array, standing firm in the void, ready for battle!"

million immortal soldiers, a mighty, awe-inspiring immortal array. Good.

You've been waiting for us?

Translation: "\"You've been waiting for us? \""

Who are you, sir? Why do you block my troops?

Translation: "\"Who are you, and why do you block my army? \""

The Shengli Divine Dynasty's Second Prince, Heavenly Light God Lord, and Fourth Prince, Heavenly Supporting God Lord, flew to the forefront, frowning as they gazed at the drinking youth among the clouds.

Translation: "The Second Prince of Shengli, Tian Guang God Lord, and the Fourth Prince, Tian Qin God Lord, flew to the forefront, frowning as they gazed at the drinking youth amid the clouds."

Second Prince, Fourth Prince. Good.

Strange; why can this God Lord not see through this youth?

Translation: "Strange—why can this God Lord not see through this youth?"

this God Lord. Good.

Ha ha!

Translation: "\"Hahaha! \""

Having slain the Shengli's million troops, the immortal sword at his waist still reeks of blood!

Translation: "\"Having slain the Shengli's million troops, the immortal sword at my waist still reeks of blood! \""

Shengli's million troops. Good.

Having come here in obedience to orders, today I will exalt my name!

Translation: "\"I have come in obedience to the command; here and now I will exalt my name! \""

My name is the Wine Sword Immortal.

"The Sword-wielding Grand Elder of the Qingyun Immortal Sect, the Heavenly Wine Divine Lord Zhao Fantian!"

"What? Not good!" Upon hearing, the Heavenly Light Divine Lord and the Heavenly Axis Divine Lord's faces changed dramatically.

All that was seen was that youth, after speaking, tossing the wine gourd into the clouds and disappearing without a trace!

"Are you looking for me?"

In the blink of an eye, the white-haired youth appeared behind them, and they felt a terrifying sword qi suddenly blast upon their backs!

The two had no choice but to unleash their full cultivation, and boundless chaotic divine power erupted.

Boom! Even so, they were still blasted away!

"Quasi... Quasi-Immortal Emperor!"

The two Heavenly Light Divine Lords looked in shock at the youth in the firmament.

The Qingyun Immortal Sect actually possesses such a powerhouse! No wonder even the Second Brother, a Divine Lord of the Eighth Level, would definitely lose!

"Form the array and surround to kill!"

At the command, the Immortal Soldier Grand Formation, formed of a million immortal soldiers, surrounded the Wine Sword Immortal.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

Within the formation, the terrifying slaughtering power incessantly struck his body.

Moreover, with each immortal soldier's shout of "Kill! Kill! Kill!", this slaughtering power continued to increase.

"Haha, mere tricks."

"Today I will exterminate you all!"

"Those who offend Qingyun, though far away, will be punished!"

Wine Sword Immortal Zhao Fantian burst out laughing, and with a single sword strike he cut forth!

Brothers, the second update is complete; thanks for the gifts, see you tomorrow.