Chapter 568

Hmph! Ants.

Facing the numerous high-spirited Mysterious Deceit Sect cultivators below, the four great protectors behind Tai Shang Shen Zhu all snorted coldly and then acted together.

Translate: "Facing the numerous high-spirited Mysterious Deceit Sect cultivators below, the four great protectors behind Tai Shang Shen Zhu all snorted coldly and then acted together."

Facing the numerous high-spirited Mysterious Deceit Sect cultivators below, the four great protectors behind Tai Shang Shen Zhu all snorted coldly and then acted together.

Numerous high-spirited Mysterious Deceit Sect cultivators.

Four strands of overwhelming God Master Realm pressure surged down from the void!

Translate: "Four strands of overwhelming God Master Realm pressure surged down from the void!"

Four strands of overwhelming God Master Realm pressure surged down from the void!

Boom!

In an instant, a large swath of Mysterious Deceit cultivators was cleared out, not even giving the tens of thousands of Supreme Immortal Sect cultivators at the rear a chance to act.

Translate: "In an instant, a large swath of Mysterious Deceit cultivators was cleared out, not even giving the tens of thousands of Supreme Immortal Sect cultivators at the rear a chance to act."

In an instant, a large swath of Mysterious Deceit cultivators was cleared out, not even giving the tens of thousands of Supreme Immortal Sect cultivators at the rear a chance to act.

Even if ants are skilled fighters, they are still ants; a single thought can crush countless of them.

Translate: "Even if ants fought well, they were still ants; a single thought could crush countless of them."

We'll output: "Even if ants fought well, they were still ants; a single thought could crush countless of them."

Now the remaining Mysterious Deceit cultivators finally know fear! No, it's not fear—more accurately, it's despair!

Translate: "Now the remaining Mysterious Deceit cultivators finally felt fear! No, not fear—more accurately, despair!"

We'll output: "Now the remaining Mysterious Deceit cultivators finally felt fear! No, not fear—more accurately, despair!"

Even if they all joined forces, they could not withstand a wisp of the opponent's Supreme God Master's pressure; anyone in their place would feel despair!

Translate: "Even if they all joined forces, they could not withstand a wisp of the opponent's Supreme God Master's pressure—anyone in their place would despair!"

We'll output: "Even if they all joined forces, they could not withstand a wisp of the opponent's Supreme God Master's pressure—anyone in their place would despair!"

"Tai Shang Immortal Sect! You are simply bullying too much! My Mysterious Deceit Sect was planning to close the mountain and hide from the world, yet you still come to our door to exterminate us completely!"

Translate: "\"Supreme Immortal Sect! You're bullying us to an extreme! My Mysterious Deceit Sect was planning to close up and hide from the world, yet you still come to our door to exterminate us! \"" We need to keep quotes. We'll output: "\"Supreme Immortal Sect! You're bullying us to an extreme! My Mysterious Deceit Sect was planning to close up and hide from the world, yet you still come to our door to exterminate us! \""

At that moment, five terrifying figures descended from the depths of the Mysterious Deceit Sect.

Translate: "At that moment, five terrifying figures descended from the depths of the Mysterious Deceit Sect."

We'll output: "At that moment, five terrifying figures descended from the depths of the Mysterious Deceit Sect."

The leader was none other than the profoundly mysterious Xuan Mie Gui Di.

Translate: "Leading them was the profoundly mysterious Xuan Mie Gui Di."

Leading them was the profoundly mysterious Xuan Mie Gui Di.

Behind him, in order, were the Vice Sect Master of the Mysterious Deceit Sect Zang Tian Shen Jun, the Great Protector Gui Yu Panguan, the Grand Offering Gui Mian Yan Jun, and the Grand Elder of the Mysterious Deceit Sect Cha Po.

Translate: "Behind him, in order, were the Vice Sect Master of the Mysterious Deceit Sect, Zang Tian Shen Jun; the Great Protector, Gui Yu Panguan; the Grand Offering Gui Mian Yan Jun; and the Grand Elder Cha Po of the Mysterious Deceit Sect."

Behind him, in order, were the Vice Sect Master of the Mysterious Deceit Sect Zang Tian Shen Jun, the Great Protector Gui Yu Panguan, the Grand Offering Gui Mian Yan Jun, and the Grand Elder of the Mysterious Deceit Sect Cha Po.

Thus: "Behind him, in order, were the Vice Sect Master of the Mysterious Deceit Sect, Zang Tian Shen Jun; the Great Protector, Gui Yu Panguan; the Grand Offering Gui Mian Yan Jun; and the Grand Elder Cha Po of the Mysterious Deceit Sect."

The speaker was the grim-faced, hoarse-voiced Cha Po.

Translate: "The speaker was the grim-faced, hoarse-voiced Cha Po."

We'll output: "The speaker was the grim-faced, hoarse-voiced Cha Po."

At this moment, the hearts of the five were filled with panic and heaviness, already determined!

Translate: "At this moment, their five hearts were filled with panic and heaviness, already certain!"

We'll output: "At this moment, their five hearts were filled with panic and heaviness, already certain!"

The Tai Shang Shen Zhu himself said that his own ancestor had already been slain, and the one who struck was the Lord of Qing Yun! That newly risen Chaos Immortal Emperor!

Translate: "Tai Shang Shen Zhu himself said that their ancestor had already been slain, and the one who struck was none other than Qingyun Zhizhu! That newly risen Chaos Immortal Emperor!"

We need to keep exclamation. We'll output: "Tai Shang Shen Zhu himself said that their ancestor had already been slain, and the one who struck was none other than Qingyun Zhizhu! That newly risen Chaos Immortal Emperor!"

If that person made a move, crushing our Mysterious Deceit Sect would be even easier than crushing an ant!

Translate: "If that person made a move, crushing our Mysterious Deceit Sect would be even easier than squashing an ant!"

We'll output: "If that person made a move, crushing our Mysterious Deceit Sect would be even easier than squashing an ant!"

"What a joke! You think closing the mountain and hiding from the world is enough? Truly childish and pitiable; I haven't moved in ages, so let's have some fun with you."

Translate: "\"Really a joke—are you done with closing up and hiding from the world? It's truly childish, eliciting pity. I haven't moved in ages; perfect timing to play with you properly. \""

We'll output: "\"Really a joke—are you done with closing up and hiding from the world? It's truly childish, eliciting pity. I haven't moved in ages; perfect timing to play with you properly. \""

Tai Shang Shen Zhu said solemnly, then turned his gaze toward the mysterious five-foot-tall figure leading them, continuing: "You must be the Xuan Mie Gui Di who never shows his true face; I want to see exactly what kind of deity you are."

Translate: "Tai Shang Shen Zhu said solemnly, then turned his gaze to the mysterious five-foot-tall figure leading them, continuing: \"You must be the Xuan Mie Gui Di who never shows his true face; I'd like to see just what kind of divine being you are. \""

We need to keep quotes. We'll output: "Tai Shang Shen Zhu said solemnly, then turned his gaze to the mysterious five-foot-tall figure leading them, continuing: \"You must be the Xuan Mie Gui Di who never shows his true face; I'd like to see just what kind of divine being you are. \""

This Xuan Mie Gui Di is strange; although he is only a God Master Sevenfold Realm cultivator, I cannot see through him—this must be the profundity of his technique.

Translate: "This Xuan Mie Gui Di is strange—though he is only at the God Master Sevenfold Realm, I cannot see through him; this must be the subtlety of his technique."

We'll output: "This Xuan Mie Gui Di is strange—though he is only at the God Master Sevenfold Realm, I cannot see through him; this must be the subtlety of his technique."

"Hehe, Tai Shang Shen Zhu, you are still as arrogant as ever."

Translate: "\"Hehe, Tai Shang Shen Zhu, you're still as arrogant as ever. \""

We'll output: "\"Hehe, Tai Shang Shen Zhu, you're still as arrogant as ever. \""

"You do not know me, but I know you."

Translate: "\"You don't know the Emperor, but the Emperor knows you. \""

We'll output: "\"You don't know the Emperor, but the Emperor knows you. \""

"No, I should say you also know me."

Translate: "\"No, it should be said that you also know the Emperor. \""

We'll output: "\"No, it should be said that you also know the Emperor. \""

"It's a pity, you will never guess who I am."

Translate: "\"It's a pity, though—you'll never be able to guess who the Emperor is. \""

We'll output: "\"It's a pity, though—you'll never be able to guess who the Emperor is. \""

The Xuan Mie Gui Di's unique voice echoed in the void.

Translate: "Xuan Mie Gui Di's unique voice echoed in the void."

We'll output: "Xuan Mie Gui Di's unique voice echoed in the void."

Tai Shang Shen Zhu frowned slightly upon hearing it; the tone indeed felt familiar.

Translate: "Tai Shang Shen Zhu frowned slightly upon hearing it; the tone indeed felt familiar."

We'll output: "Tai Shang Shen Zhu frowned slightly upon hearing it; the tone indeed felt familiar."

But his voice had clearly been altered later, so I could not immediately recall who he was.

Translate: "But his voice was obviously altered later, so I couldn't immediately recall who he was."

We'll output: "But his voice was obviously altered later, so I couldn't immediately recall who he was."

"Cut the nonsense; no matter what, today we will destroy you!"

Translate: "\"Cut the nonsense—no matter what, today we will destroy you! \"" We'll output: "\"Cut the nonsense—no matter what, today we will destroy you! \""

This is a great achievement of mine! After completing it perfectly, I will receive a reward; otherwise, my lifespan will truly be exhausted.

Translate: "This is a great merit of mine! After completing it perfectly, I will receive a reward; otherwise, my lifespan will truly be exhausted."

We'll output: "This is a great merit of mine! After completing it perfectly, I will receive a reward; otherwise, my lifespan will truly be exhausted."

So, today, even if it were me… no, even if the Heavenly King himself came, I would still kill!

Translate: "So today, even if it were me… no, even if the Heavenly King himself came, I would still kill!"

We'll output: "So today, even if it were me… no, even if the Heavenly King himself came, I would still kill!"

"Hehe, even with your lifespan nearly exhausted, you dare to be so arrogant; then this place will be your burial ground!"

Translate: "\"Hehe, daring to be so arrogant even as your lifespan nears its end—this place will be your burial ground! \"" We'll output: "\"Hehe, daring to be so arrogant even as your lifespan nears its end—this place will be your burial ground! \""

Xuan Mie Gui Di finished speaking and immediately took the lead, surging forth with boundless chaotic divine power from within his body!

Translate: "Xuan Mie Gui Di finished speaking and immediately took the lead, unleashing overwhelming chaotic divine power from within!"

We'll output: "Xuan Mie Gui Di finished speaking and immediately took the lead, unleashing overwhelming chaotic divine power from within!"

As his unique art, the Netherworld Seeding Deceit Great Method, operated, in a moment it stirred up in this heaven and earth a tremendous netherworld deceit that could cover the sky and block the sun—so thick that one could not see one's own fingers!

Translate: "As his unique art, the Netherworld Seeding Deceit Great Method, operated, in a moment it stirred up in this heaven and earth a tremendous netherworld deceit that could cover the sky and block the sun—so thick that one could not see one's own fingers!"

As his unique art, the Netherworld Seeding Deceit Great Method, operated, in a moment it stirred up in this heaven and earth a tremendous netherworld deceit that could cover the sky and block the sun—so thick that one could not see one's own fingers!

Seeing this, the four behind him followed closely, with Zang Tian Shen Jun and Gui Yu Panguan jointly opposing Xuan Mie Gui Di against Tai Shang Shen Zhu, a God Master Eightfold Realm.

Translate: "Seeing this, the four behind him followed closely, with Zang Tian Shen Jun and Gui Yu Panguan jointly opposing Xuan Mie Gui Di against Tai Shang Shen Zhu, a God Master Eightfold Realm."

Seeing this, the four behind him followed closely, with Zang Tian Shen Jun and Gui Yu Panguan jointly opposing Xuan Mie Gui Di against Tai Shang Shen Zhu, a God Master Eightfold Realm.

Grand Offering Gui Mian Yan Jun then faced the Grand Elder Cha Po against the four God Master Realm protectors of the Tai Shang Immortal Sect.

Translate: "The Grand Offering Gui Mian Yan Jun and the Grand Elder Cha Po faced off against the four God Master Realm protectors of the Supreme Immortal Sect."

We'll output: "The Grand Offering Gui Mian Yan Jun and the Grand Elder Cha Po faced off against the four God Master Realm protectors of the Supreme Immortal Sect."

When ten Supreme God Masters fought fiercely, in an instant the heavens collapsed and the earth split, the sun and moon sank!

Translate: "When ten Supreme God Masters clashed, in an instant the heavens collapsed and the earth split, the sun and moon sank!"

We'll output: "When ten Supreme God Masters clashed, in an instant the heavens collapsed and the earth split, the sun and moon sank!"

Terrifying shockwaves swept downward, destroying all buildings of the Mysterious Deceit Sect below in an instant, leaving only an endless vacuum zone!

Translate: "The terrifying shockwave swept downward, destroying all structures of the Mysterious Deceit Sect below in an instant, leaving only an endless vacuum!"

We'll output: "The terrifying shockwave swept downward, destroying all structures of the Mysterious Deceit Sect below in an instant, leaving only an endless vacuum!"

The tens of thousands of cultivators from the Tai Shang Immortal Sect and the Mysterious Deceit Sect still resisting in a corner all withdrew together to a region billions of miles away to continue fighting.

Translate: "The tens of thousands of Supreme Immortal Sect cultivators and the resisting Mysterious Deceit Sect cultivators alike withdrew to a region billions of miles away to continue fighting."

We'll output: "The tens of thousands of Supreme Immortal Sect cultivators and the resisting Mysterious Deceit Sect cultivators alike withdrew to a region billions of miles away to continue fighting."

Otherwise, even a ripple from the God Master battlefield would be enough to annihilate them all.

Translate: "Otherwise, even a ripple on the God Master battlefield would be enough to annihilate them all."

We'll output: "Otherwise, even a ripple on the God Master battlefield would be enough to annihilate them all."

"Old thing, you're old, yet you still come to show off!" Amidst the pervasive netherworld mist, Xuan Mie Gui Di continuously unleashed the Netherworld Seeding Deceit Great Method.

Translate: "\"Old thing, you're old and still showing off! \" Amid the pervasive netherworld deceit, Xuan Mie Gui Di continually unleashed the Netherworld Seeding Deceit Great Method."

We'll output: "\"Old thing, you're old and still showing off! \" Amid the pervasive netherworld deceit, Xuan Mie Gui Di continually unleashed the Netherworld Seeding Deceit Great Method."

With each unleashing, countless terrifying figures emerged within the black netherworld mist! Netherworld Deceit!

Translate: "With each of his unleashings, countless terrifying figures emerged within the black deceit mist! Netherworld Deceit!"

We'll output: "With each of his unleashings, countless terrifying figures emerged within the black deceit mist! Netherworld Deceit!"

This is the Netherworld Seeding Deceit! An evil and powerful technique to the utmost extreme!

Translate: "This is Netherworld Seeding Deceit! A technique both utterly evil and immensely powerful!"

We'll output: "This is Netherworld Seeding Deceit! A technique both utterly evil and immensely powerful!"

This technique is extremely biased; it will inevitably produce huge side effects. After seeding the deceit, the master must refine them all into his body after battle.

Translate: "This technique is extremely biased; it will inevitably produce huge side effects. After seeding deceit, its master must refine them all into his body once the battle ends."

We'll output: "This technique is extremely biased; it will inevitably produce huge side effects. After seeding deceit, its master must refine them all into his body once the battle ends."

A slight mistake will cause the terrifying phenomenon of Netherworld Deceit Devouring, ultimately leading the user to go berserk and fall into demonic possession.

Translate: "A slight mistake will cause the terrifying event of deceit devouring netherworld, ultimately leading the user to go berserk and fall into demonic deviation."

We'll output: "A slight mistake will cause the terrifying event of deceit devouring netherworld, ultimately leading the user to go berserk and fall into demonic deviation."

In the netherworld mist where one cannot see one's own fingers, Tai Shang Shen Zhu must not only fend off the attacks of the three Xuan Mie Gui Di, but also guard against endless Netherworld Deceit from all directions.

Translate: "Within the deceit mist where five fingers cannot be seen, Tai Shang Shen Zhu not only had to contend with the assaults of Xuan Mie Gui Di and his three companions, but also guard against endless netherworld deceit from all directions."

We'll output: "Within the deceit mist where five fingers cannot be seen, Tai Shang Shen Zhu not only had to contend with the assaults of Xuan Mie Gui Di and his three companions, but also guard against endless netherworld deceit from all directions."

For a time, this God Master Eightfold Realm cultivator fought evenly against the three lower-realm opponents.

Translate: "For a time, this God Master Eightfold Realm fighter found himself evenly matched against the three lower-realm opponents."

We'll output: "For a time, this God Master Eightfold Realm fighter found himself evenly matched against the three lower-realm opponents."

"His lifespan is short; he won't last long—let's all attack together."

Translate: "\"His lifespan is short; he won't last long—let's all attack together! \"" We'll output: "\"His lifespan is short; he won't last long—let's all attack together! \""

"Burial Heaven Burial Earth Burial All Beings, Burial Heaven Divine Skill!"

Translate: "\"Burial Heaven, Burial Earth, Burial All Beings—Burial Heaven Divine Technique! \"" We'll output: "\"Burial Heaven, Burial Earth, Burial All Beings—Burial Heaven Divine Technique! \""

The figure of Zang Tian Shen Jun, completely shrouded in black mist, is perfectly suited for combat in this environment.

Translate: "The Burial Heaven God Lord, completely shrouded in black mist, was perfectly suited to fight in this environment."

We'll output: "The Burial Heaven God Lord, completely shrouded in black mist, was perfectly suited to fight in this environment."

He constantly attacked Tai Shang Shen Zhu's rear; after discovering a flaw, he directly unleashed his strongest killing move, charging straight in!

Translate: "He relentlessly attacked Tai Shang Shen Zhu's rear; upon discovering a flaw, he directly unleashed his strongest killing strike, charging straight in!"

We'll output: "He relentlessly attacked Tai Shang Shen Zhu's rear; upon discovering a flaw, he directly unleashed his strongest killing strike, charging straight in!"

Burial Heaven Divine Skill is his own creation; wherever it passes, heaven collapses and earth splits, no living being remains—worthy of his title Zang Tian Shen Jun!

Translate: "The Burial Heaven Divine Technique, his own creation, wherever it passes brings heaven-collapse and earth-splitting, leaving no living beings—worthy of his title as Burial Heaven God Lord!"

We'll output: "The Burial Heaven Divine Technique, his own creation, wherever it passes brings heaven-collapse and earth-splitting, leaving no living beings—worthy of his title as Burial Heaven God Lord!"

"Good! Since we cannot take him down, let's wear him out!"

Translate: "\"Good! Since we can't take him down, let's wear him to death! \"" We'll output: "\"Good! Since we can't take him down, let's wear him to death! \""

A red-robed Gui Yu Panguan gritted his teeth, then with his left hand held the Life and Death Immortal Ledger, flipping to the first page where Tai Shang Shen Zhu's name shone clearly: 【Tai Shang Shen Zhu: God Master Eightfold Realm, Remaining Lifespan: Three Thousand Years】.

Translate: "A red-robed Gui Yu Panguan gritted his teeth and spoke, then with his left hand held the Immortal Book of Life and Death; opening the first page, Tai Shang Shen Zhu's name shone forth: 【Tai Shang Shen Zhu: God Master Eightfold Realm, Remaining Lifespan: Three Thousand Years】"

We need to keep the brackets and colon. We'll output: "A red-robed Gui Yu Panguan gritted his teeth and spoke, then with his left hand held the Immortal Book of Life and Death; opening the first page, Tai Shang Shen Zhu's name shone forth: 【Tai Shang Shen Zhu: God Master Eightfold Realm, Remaining Lifespan: Three Thousand Years】"

"This is you forcing me!"

Translate: "\"This is you forcing me! \"" We'll output: "\"This is you forcing me! \""

"In the Life and Death Ledger, fate is written; the judge's pen decides yin and yang."

Translate: "\"In the Register of Life and Death, fate is written; under the judge's brush, yin and yang are decided! \"" We'll output: "\"In the Register of Life and Death, fate is written; under the judge's brush, yin and yang are decided! \""

"I am the Gui Yu Panguan; today I grant you death!"

Translate: "\"I am Gui Yu Panguan; today I grant you death! \"" We'll output: "\"I am Gui Yu Panguan; today I grant you death! \""

After speaking, he seized the Soul-Snatching Immortal Brush with his right hand and forcibly erased Tai Shang Shen Zhu's name from the Life and Death Immortal Ledger!

Translate: "Having said that, he forcibly struck out Tai Shang Shen Zhu's name on the Immortal Book of Life and Death with his right-hand Soul-Seizing Immortal Brush."

We'll output: "Having said that, he forcibly struck out Tai Shang Shen Zhu's name on the Immortal Book of Life and Death with his right-hand Soul-Seizing Immortal Brush."

He is a God Master Fivefold Realm cultivator, while his opponent is a God Master Eightfold Realm—three minor realms higher—so such an act will inevitably provoke a terrifying backlash.

Translate: "He is a God Master Fivefold Realm cultivator, while his opponent is a God Master Eightfold Realm—three whole minor realms higher—so doing this will surely bring terrible backlash."

We'll output: "He is a God Master Fivefold Realm cultivator, while his opponent is a God Master Eightfold Realm—three whole minor realms higher—so doing this will surely bring terrible backlash."

But matters have come to this; there is no time to worry about it!

Translate: "But matters have come to this; there's no time to worry about it!"

We'll output: "But matters have come to this; there's no time to worry about it!"

"Pfft!"

Translate: "\"Pfft! \"" We'll output: "\"Pfft! \""

As expected, the moment he set brush to paper, a mouthful of fresh blood spurted from his mouth, splashing onto his large red robe; the originally bright red robe now looked even more scarlet.

After the three killing moves were exhausted, the three Xuan Mie Gui Di retreated tens of thousands of miles away.

Translation: After the three great killing moves were all unleashed, the three Xuanming Ghost Emperors retreated tens of thousands of li away.

After the three killing moves were exhausted, the three Xuan Mie Gui Di retreated tens of thousands of miles away.

So: After the three great killing moves were all unleashed, the three Xuanming Ghost Emperors retreated tens of thousands of li away.

The "Netherworld Seeding Deceit," "Burial Heaven Divine Skill," and "Life and Death Judgment"—these three killing moves were all inflicted upon the Tai Shang Shen Zhu whose lifespan is nearly exhausted; he surely cannot withstand them!

Translation: The three great killing moves—Netherworld Ghost Seed, Bury Heaven Divine Skill, and Life and Death Judgment—were all inflicted upon the Tai Shang Shen Zhu whose lifespan was nearing its end; he surely cannot withstand them!

We need to keep quotes? The Chinese uses 【】 for titles. We can keep as quotes or just translate. We'll keep as quotes? Probably we can keep as quotes but translate inside. We'll output: "Netherworld Ghost Seed", "Bury Heaven Divine Skill", "Life and Death Judgment". Use quotes.

"Tai Shang, Tai Shang, truly a pity."

Translation: "Tai Shang, Tai Shang, what a pity indeed."

"The sole personal disciple of the Seven Tribulations Immortal Emperor, hehe, ultimately his life ended at my hands."

Translation: "The sole personal disciple of the Seven Tribulations Immortal Emperor, hehe, ultimately met his demise at the hands of this Emperor."

Xuan Mie Gui Di felt the death aura ahead gradually dissipating, and with a feral grin he spoke.

Translation: Xuanming Ghost Emperor sensed the deathly aura ahead gradually dissipating, and with a sinister grin he spoke.

At that moment, a terrifying sword light flashed at extreme speed! This sword severed heaven and earth! It scattered the netherworld mist that covered the sky and blocked the sun!

Translation: Just then, a terrifying sword light flashed at extreme speed! This sword severed heaven and earth! It scattered the immense ghostly aura that obscured the sky!

"Xuan Mie Gui Di, save me!"

Translation: "Your Majesty the Ghost Emperor, save me!"

The Gui Yu Panguan and Zang Tian Shen Jun, unable to dodge in time, had to beg Xuan Mie Gui Di for help, but he himself could barely protect himself, for this sword far surpassed the God Master Eightfold Realm; once locked on, there was nowhere to hide!

Translation: The Ghost Prison Judge and the Bury Heaven Divine Lord, unable to dodge in time, had no choice but to cry out for help to the Xuanming Ghost Emperor, but he himself could barely hold on, for this sword far surpassed the God Master Eightfold Realm! Once locked on, there was nowhere to hide!

"How is this possible! He actually broke through in the midst of battle!"

Translation: "How is this possible! He actually broke through in the midst of battle!"

Xuan Mie Gui Di's pupils contracted sharply; that terrifying sword light was already drawing ever closer to him!

Translation: Xuanming Ghost Emperor's pupils contracted sharply; that terrifying sword light was drawing ever closer to him!

At this life-and-death moment, he quickly gathered all Netherworld Deceit to shield himself!

Translation: At this moment of life and death, he hurriedly gathered all Netherworld Ghosts to block in front of himself!

Boom!

Translation: Boom!

Under that single sword, Zang Tian Shen Jun and the already backlash-weakened Gui Yu Panguan were directly sliced into blood mist!

Translation: Under that single sword, the Bury Heaven Divine Lord and the already weakened Ghost Prison Judge, suffering from backlash, were directly sliced into blood mist!

Xuan Mie Gui Di was blasted into the ground, carving a deep crater; countless Netherworld Deceit blocked eighty percent of the sword's force for him.

Translation: Xuanming Ghost Emperor was blasted into the ground, creating a deep crater, while countless Netherworld Ghosts blocked eighty percent of the sword's force for him.

Even with only twenty percent remaining, he could barely resist; in the pit he was in a sorry state, unable to fight any further.

Translation: Even with only twenty percent remaining, he could barely withstand it; in the cave he was in a sorry state, unable to fight any further.

The Netherworld Deceit possessing him completely dispersed, revealing his true form.

Translation: The possessing ghostly aura completely dissipated, revealing his true form.

Who would have thought that the renowned Xuan Mie Emperor was actually a five-foot-tall, handsome youth!

Translation: Who would have thought that, renowned abroad, the Xuanming Ghost Emperor was actually a five-foot-tall, handsome-looking youth!

"Haha! I have successfully broken through!"

Translation: "Haha! This seat has successfully broken through!"

"Not bad, not bad, you are still somewhat useful."

Translation: "Not bad, not bad, you're still somewhat useful."

In contrast, the Tai Shang Shen Zhu in the void underwent a complete transformation in demeanor; his hunched posture straightened, his back became erect.

Translation: In contrast, the Tai Shang Shen Zhu in the void underwent a complete transformation in demeanor; his posture was no longer hunched, and he straightened his back.

He no longer emitted that deathly aura; instead, endless vitality and vigor burst forth, his white hair instantly turning into lustrous black.

Translation: He no longer emitted that deathly aura; instead, boundless vitality burst forth, and his grayish-white hair instantly turned into a rich black.

At the brink of death with his lifespan nearly exhausted, he successfully broke through to the God Master Ninefold Realm! Only one step away from entering the Quasi-Immortal Emperor realm!

Translation: At the brink of death with his lifespan nearing its end, he successfully broke through to the Ninth Level of the God Master Realm! He is only one step away from entering the Quasi-Immortal Emperor realm.

"Do you think I abandoned my strongest sword technique to fight you because I am kind?"

Translation: "Do you think I abandoned my strongest swordsmanship to fight you because I am benevolent?"

Tai Shang Shen Zhu, the killer of hearts, said: as a personal disciple of the Seven Tribulations Immortal Emperor, his natural forte is swordsmanship.

Translation: The Tai Shang Shen Zhu follows the path of slaying people and exterminating hearts; as a personal disciple of the Seven Tribulations Immortal Emperor, his forte is naturally swordsmanship.

Yet in the recent great battle he never used a single sword, all to break through his realm in desperation.

Translation: Yet in the recent great battle he did not use a single sword, all for the purpose of breaking through his realm in desperation.

"Sect Master! All remnants of the Mysterious Deceit Sect have been completely eradicated."

Translation: "Sect Master! All remnants of the Xuanming Ghost Sect have been completely eradicated."

The four protectors of the Tai Shang Immortal Sect then led tens of thousands of cultivators to fly forth.

Translation: At this moment, the four Dharma Protectors of the Supreme Immortal Sect also led tens of thousands of cultivators flying over.

The Grand Offering Gui Mian Yan Jun and Grand Elder Cha Po of the Mysterious Deceit Sect have all been slain; with comparable cultivation, two against four naturally holds no advantage.

Translation: The Grand Offering of the Xuanming Ghost Sect, Ghost Face Yan Jun, and the Great Elder Chabo have all been slain; with comparable cultivation, two against four naturally holds no advantage.

"Tai Shang! I admit I was careless, I underestimated you; but you won't think you've won just like that, will you?"

Translation: "Tai Shang! This Emperor admits to being careless, this Emperor underestimated you, but you won't think you've won just like that, will you?"

Tai Shang Shen Zhu's eyes narrowed upon hearing it; he focused his gaze downward into the pit, yet this glance left him stunned on the spot.

Translation: Upon hearing this, the Tai Shang Shen Zhu's eyes flashed, he focused his gaze downward into the cave, but upon looking he was stunned on the spot.

"Xiao Xuanzi! You… Xuan Mie Gui Di, you are Xiao Xuanzi? How…?"

Translation: "Xiao Xuanzi! You… Xuanming Ghost Emperor, you are Xiao Xuanzi? How…"

Xiao Xuanzi, whose full name is An Tian Xuan, is my good brother from the same village who once ventured out with me.

Translation: Xiao Xuanzi's full name is An Tianxuan; he was my good brother from the same village who ventured out with me back then.

After I became a disciple of the Seven Tribulations Immortal Emperor, he left without a word, and for many years there has been no news of him.

Translation: After I became a disciple of the Seven Tribulations Immortal Emperor, he left without a word, and for all these years there has been no news of him.

How could he be the Xuan Mie Gui Di, and even retain the appearance he had as a child!

Translation: How could he be the Xuanming Ghost Emperor, and yet still look exactly as he did in childhood!

Tai Shang Shen Zhu's eyes were complex, his mind full of questions.

Translation: The Tai Shang Shen Zhu's eyes were complex, his mind full of questions.

"Hehe, you still found me out, An Qi Dou, little bean."

Translation: "Hehe, still discovered by you, An Qidou, Xiao Douzi."

The handsome, youthful Xuan Mie Gui Di, bearing wounds, flew out of the pit and stood in the void

Translation: The handsome, youthful Xuanming Ghost Emperor, forcing his injured body forward, flew out of the cave and stood in the void, his cold gaze confronting the Tai Shang Shen Zhu.

Little Xuanzi, why...?

Translation: "Xiao Xuanzi, why…?"

Why did I leave without saying goodbye? Why did I become the Xuán Míng Guǐ Emperor? Why, even though I know you, do I still strike at you?

Translation: "Why did I leave without a word? Why did I become the Xuanming Ghost Emperor? Why, knowing you, would I still strike against you?"

It's all because I'm jealous of you! What do you have that I don't? Why are you more likable than me since childhood? How did you become a disciple of the Seven Tribulations Immortal Emperor? How did you get into the Qingyun Immortal Sect? In what way are you better than me?

Translation: "It's all because I envy you! What do you have that I don't? What makes you more likable than me since childhood? What lets you become a disciple of the Seven Tribulations Immortal Emperor? What lets you join the Azure Cloud Immortal Sect! In what way are you stronger than me?"

The Xuán Míng Guǐ Emperor's handsome face was twisted with ferocity as he shouted hysterically.

Translation: Upon his handsome face appeared nothing but ferocity; he shouted hysterically.

Do you know how much I've sacrificed to get this far? I practice the extreme Yin-Yang Ghost Art, and I often endure the agony of myriad ghosts gnawing at my heart.

Translation: "Do you know? How much I have sacrificed to reach this point! I cultivate the extreme Netherworld Ghost Seed Grand Law, and often I suffer the pain of myriad ghosts devouring the heart."

I've been training in the Xuán Míng Guǐ Sect's Xuán Míng Purgatory for untold tens of millions of years!

Translation: "I have no idea how many tens of millions of years I have been tempering myself in the Xuanming Ghost Sect's Xuanming Purgatory!"

And you, my former good brother! You're bringing people to destroy everything I have now! Tell me, can this emperor spare you?

Translation: "And you, my former good brother! You actually bring people to destroy everything I now possess! Tell me! Can this Emperor spare you?"

Hearing this, the Supreme Divine Master's heart churned with complex feelings, and he said in a deep voice: "Little Xuanzi, I never thought of competing with you for anything."

Translation: Upon hearing this, the Tai Shang Shen Zhu's heart was overwhelmed with complexity; he said in a deep voice: "Xiao Xuanzi, I have never thought of competing with you for anything."

Becoming my master's disciple was something I earned myself, and joining the Qingyun Immortal Sect was thanks to my master's blessing; otherwise, I would have long exhausted my lifespan and entered reincarnation.

Translation: "Becoming my master's disciple was something I earned myself; joining the Azure Cloud Immortal Sect was thanks to my master's blessing; otherwise I would have long exhausted my lifespan and entered reincarnation."

I never expected my former good brother to be like this, his jealousy so strong since childhood.

Translation: I never imagined that my former good brother would be such a person, his jealousy so strong since childhood.

Furthermore, it's not me who wants to bring people to destroy what you have now; it's your Xuán Míng Guǐ Sect that brought this upon itself. What did your ancestor do? Don't you know? You plan to join forces to overthrow my Qingyun Immortal Sect—do you think the Qingyun will spare you?

Translation: "Furthermore, it is not I who bring people to destroy what you now possess; rather, your Xuanming Ghost Sect brings this upon itself. What did your forefather do? Don't you know? You plan to join forces to wipe out my Azure Cloud Immortal Sect—do you think my sect will let you off?"

After the Supreme Divine Master finished speaking, he struggled a bit, retracted his immortal sword, took a deep breath, and said: "You may go; I won't kill you. I once promised your mother I would take good care of you."

Translation: After the Tai Shang Shen Zhu spoke, he struggled a moment, retracted his immortal sword, took a deep breath, and said: "Go on your way; I will not kill you, for I once promised your mother I would look after you."

The sect master's first task assigned to me, I couldn't even complete it—I'm utterly ashamed to be a Qingyun disciple!

Translation: The first task assigned to me by the Sect Master, I cannot even complete it—I am utterly ashamed to be a disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect!

But I did indeed promise his mother when I once took him out of the village to adventure; let's consider this as fulfilling that promise.

Translation: But when I once brought him out of the village to venture forth, I indeed promised his mother; let this be considered fulfilling that promise.

The next time we meet will be the time to settle all karmic debts!

Translation: The next time we meet will be the time to settle all karmic debts!

Upon hearing these words, the Xuán Míng Guǐ Emperor's body swayed slightly, but he quickly steadied his resolve, his eyes turning fierce again: "As the Xuán Míng Guǐ Emperor, I need no one's pity; I simply refuse to accept fate!"

Translation: Upon hearing these words, the Xuanming Ghost Emperor's body swayed, but he quickly steadied his resolve, his eyes turning fierce once more: "As the Xuanming Ghost Emperor, I need no one's pity; I simply refuse to accept fate!"

I will step on all of you, one by one, to reach the highest point!

Translation: "I will step on all of you one by one and climb to the highest peak!"

The first one I will crush is you, the Supreme Divine Master; next is the Seven Tribulations Immortal Emperor; finally, the Lord of Qingyun.

Translation: "The first to be crushed will be you, Tai Shang Shen Zhu; next, the Seven Tribulations Immortal Emperor; finally, the Lord of the Azure Cloud Sect!"

Xuán Míng lords, fall in!

Translation: "Xuanming Ghosts, fall in!"

The Xuán Míng Guǐ Emperor let out a mighty roar, and instantly the sound of tearing space came from all directions.

Translation: The Xuanming Ghost Emperor let out a great roar, and instantly the sounds of tearing space came from all directions.

Dozens of black figures flew out from the depths of the empty Xuán Míng Guǐ Sect's Xuán Míng Purgatory below, blocking his path.

Translation: Only then did dozens of black silhouettes fly forth from the depths of the empty Xuanming Ghost Sect's Xuanming Purgatory below, blocking his front.

This is the mysterious special guard under my command, never before shown to the world; today I will use it to strike at you, the Supreme Divine Master.

Translation: "This is the mysterious special guard under my command, never before shown to the world; today I will use it to strike at you, Tai Shang Shen Zhu."

Those dozens of figures each emanated a sinister aura that soared to the heavens, and their eyes were all filled with a mad, ruthless look—like an emotionless killing machine.

This is… Nether Gu!

Simply outrageous! For your own selfish desires! You actually refined so many inhumane Nether Gu!

Tai Shang Shen Zhu instantly recognized what kind of gu those dozens of people were.

This is the Nether Gu that Profound Darkness Ancestor said could only be refined by those with a special physique; the female elder he had sought back then in exchange was precisely such a physique.

Hehe, Emperor will stop at nothing to achieve his goals; this isn't because Emperor is ruthless, but because this damned world forces him!

As long as I succeed, what does it matter if infamy is heaped upon me? It's just a bit of wind and frost.

Kill them for me!