Chapter 943: with translation of chapter title

943. Chapter 941: A faint unease in the heart

Translation: "943. Chapter 941: A Faint Unease in the Heart". Keep the number format? We'll translate as "943. Chapter 941: A Faint Unease in the Heart". Ensure no extra.

Lu Yuan furrowed his brows; the more he listened, the more uneasy he felt.

Translation: "Lu Yuan furrowed his brows deeply, the more he listened, the more uneasy he felt."

"I heard that the outer disciple of the Qingyang Sect surnamed Li!"

Translation: "\"I heard that an outer disciple of the Qingyang Sect surnamed Li! \""

"I heard that the outer disciple of the Qingyang Sect surnamed Li!"

Seeing Lu Yuan's grave expression, Wu Wenxu hesitated briefly before continuing to speak.

Translation: "As if seeing Lu Yuan's solemn expression, Wu Wenxu hesitated a moment, then continued speaking."

"He's surnamed Li?"

Translation: "\"Surnamed Li? \""

Whoosh! Hearing that, a familiar face flashed through Lu Yuan's mind like lightning.

Translation: "Whoosh! Upon hearing those words, a familiar face flashed across Lu Yuan's mind like lightning."

Once this thought surfaced, it could not be restrained.

Translation: "The moment this thought arose, it could no longer be contained."

He suddenly turned, locking eyes with Wu Wenxu, and shouted each word.

Translation: "He abruptly turned his body, fixed his gaze on Wu Wenxu's eyes, and shouted word by word."

"Did you kill Li Feiyang?"

Translation: "\"Was it you who killed Li Feiyang? \""

The moment he said that, the whole valley fell silent.

Translation: "As soon as these words were spoken, the entire valley fell silent."

Only the clear sound of footsteps echoed through the valley, lingering on.

Translation: "Only the crisp sound of footsteps echoed in the valley, unceasing for a long time."

Boom! Suddenly, a tremendous thunderclap erupted from deep within the valley, like heavenly thunder.

Translation: "Boom—! At that moment, a tremendous thunderclap suddenly came from deep within the valley, like a heavenly thunderclap."

Crack!

Translation: "Crack!"

Immediately after, a deafening thunderclap burst forth, making hearts race.

Translation: "Immediately after, a deafening thunderclap suddenly rang out, making people's hearts tremble violently."

"Oh no, the vicious elder is about to face his tribulation!"

Translation: "\"Oh no, the ferocious elder is about to undergo the tribulation! \""

In an instant, Lu Yuan's face paled, and he shouted in panic.

Translation: "In an instant, Lu Yuan's face changed drastically, and he cried out in panic."

He never imagined that a ferocious elder lurked in the Blackwater Pool! Moreover, this spot is five to six kilometers from the peak; even a Martial Master would find it extremely difficult to attempt a breakthrough to the Martial True Dan.

Translation: "He never expected that a ferocious elder lurked in Heishui Tan! Moreover, this place is five or six kilometers from the mountain peak; even a Warrior Master would find it extremely difficult to attempt breaking through to the Martial Dao True Pill."

"Junior Brother Lu, flee!"

Translation: "\"Junior Brother Lu, run quickly! \""

Wu Wenxu stared in shock, then bellowed.

Translation: "Wu Wenxu was first stunned, then shouted loudly."

Splash!

Translation: "Splash!"

He plunged into the stream and desperately swam upstream.

Translation: "He flipped his body and jumped into the stream, desperately swimming upstream."

"My leg is broken—I can't get away."

Translation: "\"My leg is broken; I have no way to escape. \""

Zhao Tianyun went limp, his face filled with despair.

Translation: "Zhao Tieyun went limp all over, his face showing despair, wearing a mournful expression."

"It's over—I don't want to die here!"

Translation: "\"It's over; I don't want to die here! \""

The others were likewise overcome with grief, as if they had lost their parents.

Translation: "The others were likewise grief-stricken, as if they had lost their parents, faces full of sorrow."

"Hmph, these good-for-nothings!"

Translation: "\"Hmph, these trash! \""

Lu Yuan's face darkened, killing intent blazing in his eyes.

Translation: "Lu Yuan's face turned grim, killing intent boiling in his eyes."

Although he had only briefly spoken with Li Feiyang, he found him to be generous and not a petty sort.

Translation: "Although he had only briefly spoken with Li Feiyang, he found the man to be generous and forthright, not a despicable person."

He never imagined that merely entering the Blackwater Pool would lead to a tragedy.

Translation: "He never imagined that upon just entering Heishui Tan, he would encounter a tragedy."

Whoosh! After a moment's thought, Lu Yuan leapt up and sprinted toward the peak.

Translation: "Whoosh! After a brief thought, Lu Yuan leapt up and rushed toward the mountain summit."

He had no time to hide his aura, directly employing his movement technique to become a fleeting shadow.

Translation: "At this moment, he had no time to conceal his aura; he directly employed Shenqi, turning into a fleeting shadow."

"Lu Yuan..."

Translation: "\"Lu Yuan... \""

Seeing Lu Yuan charge toward the summit, Wu Wenxu and the others looked anxious but couldn't stop him.

Translation: "Seeing Lu Yuan actually charging toward the summit, Wu Wenxu and the others showed anxiety, but they could not stop him in time."

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Translation: "Meanwhile, on the other side."

Above the Blackwater Pool, a mass of black mist swirled like a devil's spirit.

Translation: "Above Heishui Tan, a mass of black mist swirled, resembling a devil's soul."

Boom! As the dark light surged, thunderclouds roiled; within the black mist, a jet-black dragon roared, silencing all sound.

Translation: "Boom—! As the dark light surged, thunderclouds roiled; within the black mist, a jet-black dragon like ink roared, silencing all sounds."

"Hahaha, I've finally reached the Martial True Dan realm!"

Translation: "\"Hahaha, I have finally reached the Martial Dao True Pill realm! \""

Once I pass my tribulation, I will enter the Sage realm and then be able to sweep across the entire Cangming Kingdom.

Translation: "\"Once I succeed in the tribulation, I will be able to step into the Sage Realm; then I can sweep across the entire Cangming Kingdom. \""

"Hmph, anyone who dares to stand in my way must die!"

Translation: "\"Hmph, anyone who dares to block me must die! \""

At this moment, in the heart of the black mist, a desiccated skeleton sat cross-legged, its body covered in black spots.

Translation: "At this moment, in the center of the black mist, a withered skeleton sat cross-legged, its body covered in black spots."

This is a pitch-black giant serpent with a single horn on its head, hideous and terrifying, exuding a bone-chilling killing aura.

Translation: "This is a pitch-black giant serpent with a single horn on its head, hideous and terrifying, emanating a bone-chilling killing aura."

Indeed, it is the ferocious elder! A low hum suddenly reached its ears, causing it to open its blood-red vertical pupils as its forked tongue flicked.

Translation: "This is exactly the ferocious elder! Hum! Suddenly, a low hum entered its ears, causing it to open its blood-red vertical pupils that flicked its tongue in and out."

Boom! It waved its arms, stirring the surrounding dark demonic energy.

Translation: "Boom! It waved its arms, stirring the surrounding dark demonic qi."

In an instant, the dark radiance surged and condensed into a jet-black demonic pearl.

Translation: "In an instant, the dark radiance surged and condensed into a pitch-black demonic pearl."

This is precisely the essence condensed from the black mist, containing terrifying toxins.

Translation: "This is none other than the essence condensed from the black mist, containing horrendous toxin."

Whoosh! As the demonic pearl formed, it instantly tore through the air and shot toward the waterfall on the mountainside.

Translation: "Whoosh! As the demonic pearl formed, it instantly tore through space and shot toward the waterfall on the mountainside."

Pfft!

A soft sound rang out as the jet-black demonic pearl pierced the waterfall and sank to the pool's bottom.

Translation: "A soft sound rang out; the pitch-black demonic pearl pierced the waterfall and sank to the pool's bottom."

"Hiss!"

Translation: "\"Hiss! \""

Seeing this, the ferocious elder was overjoyed.

Translation: "Seeing this, the ferocious elder was overjoyed."

"I have secluded myself for three years, finally achieving breakthrough to the Martial True Dan realm; today I will undergo my tribulation."

Translation: "\"I have been in seclusion for three years; I have finally succeeded in advancing to the Martial Dao True Pill realm, and today I will undergo the tribulation. \""

"Once I pass my tribulation, I will possess boundless longevity and then be able to dominate the entire Cangming Kingdom."

Translation: "\"Once I succeed in the tribulation, I will possess boundless longevity; then I can dominate the entire Cangming Kingdom. \""

"Hahaha..."

Translation: "\"Hahaha... \""

It raised its head and let out an angry roar, its laughter unrestrained and gleeful.

Translation: "It raised its head and roared angrily, its laughter unrestrained and exuberant."

The potent poison carried by the black demonic pearl can corrode a martial artist's flesh, meridians, and even soul—unless one is a high-ranking Sage or a powerful being of the Martial True Dan realm.

Translation: "The potent poison carried by the black demonic pearl is capable of corroding a martial practitioner's flesh, meridians, and even soul—unless one is a high-ranking Sage or a powerful expert of the Martial Dao True Pill."

Otherwise, no one can withstand this terrible toxin.

Translation: "Otherwise, no one can withstand this dreadful toxin."

The black mist roiled, its ferocious might overwhelming.

Translation: "The black mist roiled, its ferocious might surging."

"Roar!"

Translation: "\"Roar! \""

Accompanied by a furious roar, the ferocious elder's body rapidly swelled, instantly expanding from over ten zhang in length to several zhang in thickness.

Translation: "Accompanied by a roar, the ferocious elder's body swiftly expanded, instantly growing from over ten zhang in length to several zhang in thickness."

It's time to go.

At this moment, Lu Yuan had already climbed onto the mountain peak; he raised his head and looked.

All he saw there were dark clouds pressing down, thunder rolling.

A torrential downpour seemed about to pour forth.

"No way, I must rescue Lu Yuan!"

At this moment, his eyes shone with resolve.

Although he knew nothing about the path of cultivation, he understood the danger a martial artist faces when breaking through a bottleneck.

He also knew that failure could mean, at best, deviation into demonic cultivation, at worst, bodily explosion and death.

"Since we've come to Heishui Tan, how can we just stand by!"

Lu Yuan gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with determination, and made his decision.

Boom! He slapped his storage bag, drew out that wooden sword, and strode up the mountain.

"You overestimate yourself; even the black mist swamp dare not approach, yet you think you can help the elder survive his tribulation?"

Lu Yuan's actions drew mockery from the crowd.

"Hehe, Lu Yuan, you don't need to worry."

Watching Lu Yuan draw nearer, Wu Wenxu's lips twitched.

"Later, keep your distance, lest you be contaminated by the elder's poisonous mist and lose your life!"

"What? You… you guys!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan's eyes widened in anger, and he flared up.

These people actually intended to frame him.

"Hmph, Lu Yuan, if you're smart, scram now, or you'll get hurt!"

Seeing Lu Yuan's reaction, Zhao Tieyun let out a cold snort.

Although he didn't get along with Lu Yuan, having once worked together on a mission, he didn't want Lu Yuan to be implicated.

Boom! Yet Lu Yuan ignored him, striding straight up the mountain.

"Not good!"

Feeling that piercing killing intent, Zhao Tieyun's heart shuddered.

Bang! He clenched his right fist and slammed it hard into Zhao Tieyun's chest, knocking him out cold on the spot.

"Senior Brother Zhao!"

Seeing this, Lu Yuan flew into a rage.

Zhao Tieyun was no weakling, yet he was felled by a single punch—this was the greatest provocation against him.

Whoosh! He circulated the Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow Washing Art, pouring all his strength into it, and his speed suddenly surged.

In the blink of an eye, he stood before Zhao Tieyun.

Clang! He shot out his right hand, seized Zhao Tieyun's collar, and lifted him up.

"Lu Yuan, what are you doing?"

Zhao Tieyun jumped in fright, his face turning ashen.

"Hehe… Senior Brother Zhao, thanks for helping me out of the siege; rest assured, once I succeed in my tribulation, I will surely repay your kindness."

"But for now, please step aside!"

Lu Yuan gave a cold laugh, his words thick with killing intent.

"Lu Yuan, I advise you not to act recklessly; we won't let you off."

"Besides, this is Heishui Tan—no place easy to break through; you're basically seeking death."

Zhao Tieyun was shocked inside, and issued a warning.

"Shut up!"

However, before he could finish, a stern shout suddenly rang out.

Thud! The next moment, a foot landed on his chest.

Crack—crack!

A crisp sound of breaking bones rang out; Zhao Tieyun's chest caved in, his ribs shattered, his organs crushed, and he died on the spot.

Hiss! Seeing this, the remaining youths all sucked in a breath of cold air, fear flashing in their eyes.

Whoosh! They all scattered, no longer daring to block the path. (End of chapter)