Chapter 157: with translation of chapter title

Divine Seal!

Exclamation: "Divine Seal!" or "Godhood!" In context, "Divine Seal" is term for godhood. We'll translate as "Divine Seal!" (common translation). Keep exclamation.

The foundation for attaining the position of Chief God in this realm; to some extent, it is the condensation of a person's essence, energy, spirit, and comprehension of the Great Dao. And the diamond‑shaped crystal now condensing at Feng Yi's brow is precisely this realm's unique Divine Seal.

The foundation for attaining the position of Chief God in this realm. To some extent, it is the condensation of a person's essence, energy, spirit, and comprehension of the Great Dao. And the diamond‑shaped crystal now condensing at Feng Yi's brow is precisely this realm's unique Divine Seal.

Combine into one sentence? Keep as one line.

Thus translation: "The foundation for attaining the position of Chief God in this realm is, to some extent, the condensation of a person's essence, energy, spirit, and comprehension of the Great Dao; and the diamond-shaped crystal now condensing at Feng Yi's brow is precisely this realm's unique Divine Seal."

We need to keep it concise but include all info. Ensure no omission.

In this universe, to become a Chief God, one must first condense a personal Divine Seal, then merge it with the eternal Great Dao law of the cosmos, drawing the infinite divine power within that law to refine one's essence, energy, and spirit, thereby completing the metamorphosis from mortal to god.

Translate: "In this universe, to become a Chief God, one must first condense a Divine Seal unique to oneself, then merge that Divine Seal with the eternal Great Dao law of the universe, drawing the infinite divine power contained within that law to refine one's essence, energy, and spirit, thereby completing the transformation from mortal to deity."

Refining one's essence, energy, and spirit, and allowing oneself to fully complete the transformation from mortal to god.

We'll output.

Furthermore, as one merges with the Great Dao law, the practitioner is also affected by it, gradually losing memories and emotions during the ascent to godhood, becoming a deity of pure absolute reason.

Translate: "Moreover, during the process of merging with the Great Dao law, the cultivator is also affected by that law, gradually losing their own memories and emotions in the process of becoming a god, becoming a deity endowed only with absolute rationality."

To Feng Yi, the road to becoming a Chief God here is akin to uniting with the Dao—specifically, merging with the universe's eternal Great Dao law—so that one eventually becomes part of that law and loses the self.

Translate: "In Feng Yi's view, the path to becoming a Chief God in this realm resembles the Union with the Dao, and it is a union with the eternal Great Dao law of the universe; ultimately, one becomes part of that law and loses the self."

Consequently, the Chief God of this realm can freely draw upon the infinite divine power within the Great Dao law, rendering them absolutely invincible to any being beneath them.

Translate: "However, precisely because of this, the Chief Gods of this realm can freely mobilize the infinite divine power contained within the Great Dao law, making them absolutely invincible to any being beneath them."

During the first god‑demon war, the four supreme beings of the ancient human race employed the equilibrium law within the Four Symbols Grand Formation to cut off the light and dark Chief Gods from the Great Dao law, denying them access to its infinite divine power and thus enabling the slaying of the two Chief Gods.

Translate: "In the first Divine-Demon War, the four supreme experts of the Primordial Human Race precisely used the power of the equilibrium law within the Four Symbols Grand Formation to sever the connection between the Light-Dark Chief Gods and the Great Dao law, rendering them unable to draw upon the infinite divine power within that law, which ultimately allowed them to slay the two Chief Gods."

Thoughts churned, memories flitted across his mind, and Feng Yi suddenly felt a faint realization—a sign that his memories and emotions were about to slip away.

Translate: "Thoughts turned one after another, various memories continually flashing through his mind, Feng Yi suddenly felt a flicker of realization—a sign that his memories and emotions were about to fade."

This realm's Fuxi had already advanced far into the Supreme realm, and his laying out the Eight Trigrams in the void was likewise a means of deducing the path to becoming a Chief God.

Translate: "The Fuxi of this realm had already progressed far in the Supreme Realm, and his choice to arrange the Eight Trigrams in the void was also to deduce the method of attaining the position of Chief God."

Had it not been for the conflict between the Prophetic Dao he follows and Luo Er, the chairman of the conspiracy among the Dark Gods, he would have faced obstruction from this Dark Chief God—but he might still have been able to become humanity's first Chief God.

Without the clash between his Prophetic Dao and Luo Er, the chairman of the Dark Gods' conspiracy, he would still encounter obstruction from this Dark Chief God—but he could possibly become humanity's first Chief God.

We'll produce a clear translation.

Furthermore, Feng Yi absorbed the Dao imprint of this realm's Fuxi, and the cultivation system within him also reached the Supreme level; additionally, the fusion of the three systems granted him a power that subtly exceeded even the Supreme realm.

Translate: "And Feng Yi absorbed the Great Dao imprint of this realm's Fuxi; the cultivation system contained within his body also reached the Supreme Realm, and because three systems were combined, the power hidden within him faintly surpassed the Supreme Realm."

As he merged with the Chaos Green Lotus that had attained artifact‑grade power and absorbed the Great Dao law fragments of the fourteen Chief Gods, Feng Yi's insight into the Great Dao law surged, instantly bringing him nearly to the level of a Chief God.

Translate: "At this moment, as he merged with the Chaos Qinglian that had reached the level of an immortal artifact, and obtained the fragments of the Great Dao law of the fourteen Chief Gods absorbed by that Chaos Qinglian, Feng Yi's comprehension of the Great Dao law surged rapidly, instantly almost reaching the level of a Chief God."

Naturally, merely doing so would boost Feng Yi's cultivation, yet it would not directly grant him the position of Chief God.

Translate: "Of course, if it were only this, Feng Yi's cultivation would increase, but he would not directly attain the position of Chief God."

After all, the Chief God of this universe is the manifestation of the Great Dao law; choosing godhood would require abandoning one's emotions and memories, becoming a being of pure reason—something Feng Yi cannot accept.

Translate: "After all, the Chief God of this universe is essentially the embodiment of the Great Dao law; once one chooses to become a Chief God, they must relinquish their emotions and memories, becoming a deity of pure reason, which he cannot accept."

Yet at this moment, Feng Yi appeared to be under the sway of an immense, boundless law; his insights into the Dao and the law itself surged as if divinely aided, instinctively converging on his brow to form a Divine Seal radiating infinite fate‑power.

Translate: "But at this moment, Feng Yi seemed to be influenced by an immense law; his various comprehensions of the Great Dao and laws rapidly increased as if aided by a deity, and instinctively gathered toward his brow, gradually forming a Divine Seal that radiated boundless power of fate."

'Equilibrium Law.'

'Equilibrium Law.'

Sensing this immense, boundless law's power, an unconscious thought surfaced in Feng Yi's mind.

Translate: "Sensing this immense law's power, Feng Yi's mind subconsciously surfaced this thought."

'The equilibrium law of this realm is actively driving me toward becoming a Chief God!'

Translate: "'The equilibrium law of this realm is actively pushing me to attain the position of Chief God!'"

At this thought, Feng Yi directed his attention to the Chaos Green Lotus in the Wheel Sea world, where he saw four Dao patterns inscribed on the petals, resembling the four holy beasts.

Translate: "Thinking this, Feng Yi focused his mind on the Chaos Qinglian of the Wheel Sea World, and saw four Dao patterns engraved on the lotus petals, resembling the Four Spirit Holy Beasts."

The four Dao patterns appeared to be continually shifting, gradually coalescing into an immense, boundless force of law.

Translate: "At this moment, the four patterns seemed to be constantly adjusting, gradually forming an immense law's power."

'Truly, this is the equilibrium law that keeps the universe running; is it meant to incorporate me, this variable, into the universe's Great Dao law in this manner?'

Translate: "'Truly, this is the equilibrium law that maintains the universe's operation; is it intending to turn me, this variable, into a part of this universe's Great Dao law in this way?'"

With his thoughts turning, Feng Yi realized why, even though he resides in the ancient realm, he can directly condense a Divine Seal and perceive the eternal fate law.

Translate: "As thoughts turned in his mind, Feng Yi also understood why, despite being in the Primordial Plane, he could directly condense a Divine Seal and sense the eternal law of fate."

Normally, the ancient realm's equilibrium law cuts off one's link to the Great Dao law, making direct fusion impossible.

Translate: "Under normal circumstances, because the Primordial Plane possesses an equilibrium law, it severs the connection between oneself and the Great Dao law, preventing direct fusion with it."

Similarly, the Four Symbols Grand Formation, which evolved from the equilibrium law, can block a Chief God's connection to the Great Dao law, denying access to its infinite divine power.

Translate: "Just as the Four Symbols Grand Formation evolved from the equilibrium law can sever the connection between Chief Gods and the Great Dao law, preventing them from drawing upon the infinite divine power contained within that law."

Consequently, one seeking to become a Chief God must venture into the cosmic void, merging their Divine Seal with the Great Dao law and its infinite power, rather than staying in special locales such as the ancient realm or the Chief Gods' divine kingdom.

Translate: "Therefore, originally, to attain the position of Chief God one had to choose the cosmic void, using one's Divine Seal to fuse with the Great Dao law and its infinite divine power therein, and could not choose a special place like the Primordial Plane or the Divine God's Kingdom."

This also explains why the Fuxi of this realm laid out the Eight Trigrams in the void to deduce the way to godhood, instead of choosing the ancient realm protected by the four holy beasts.

Translate: "This is also why the Fuxi of this realm chose to arrange the Eight Trigrams in the void to deduce the path to godhood, rather than choosing the Primordial Plane guarded by the Four Spirit Holy Beasts."

Yet at this moment, Feng Yi is not impeded by the equilibrium law at all; as his brow's Divine Seal takes shape, he can clearly perceive the universe's eternal Great Dao law.

Translate: "But at this moment, Feng Yi suffered no obstruction from the equilibrium law whatsoever; instead, as his brow's Divine Seal took shape, he could clearly sense the eternal Great Dao law of the universe."

Elsewhere in the demon realm, Indra gazed vacantly at the dark‑robed figure at his side.

Translate: "Meanwhile, in the Demon Realm, Emperor Shitian stared blankly at the figure in dark robes beside him."

Looking at the ever‑condensing diamond‑shaped crystal on the other's brow, feeling their inner strength steadily rise and an aloof aura surpassing even the suppressed skulls of the fourteen Chief Gods, his mind held just one thought.

Translate: "Gazing at the diamond-shaped crystal continually condensing on the other's brow, sensing the other's inner strength steadily increasing and gradually exuding an aloof aura that surpassed everything, like the skulls of the fourteen suppressed Chief Gods, his mind held only a single thought."

'Patriarch Fuxi is on the verge of becoming a Chief God!'

Translate: "'The Patriarch Fuxi is about to attain the position of Chief God!'"

'Really, at this moment?!'

Translate: "'At this time?!'"

Upon realizing this, Indra suddenly reacted, his face breaking into an indescribable joy.

Translate: "Upon realizing this, Emperor Shitian suddenly reacted, his face showing an indescribable ecstasy."

Humanity is about to gain its own Chief God!

Translate: "The human race is about to have its own Chief God!"

Meanwhile, in the hidden places of the ancient realm, cultivators of the ancient human race also sensed this; after a brief lapse, they were overcome with an urge to weep from joy.

Translate: "At the same time, in various hidden places of the Primordial Realm, the cultivating Primordial human experts also sensed this; after a brief moment of absent-mindedness, they suddenly felt an urge to weep with joy."

Shortly ago, the figure within that green lotus was evidently linked to the

Not long ago, the figure within that Azure Lotus was clearly related to the Patriarch; now even he himself is actually about to attain the realm of Chief God!

At this thought, everyone suddenly felt a dreamlike sensation.

Translate: "Thinking this, everyone instantly felt a dreamlike sensation."

Boom

This is a sound effect: "Boom". We'll translate as "Boom". Keep as single word.

It felt like a moment, yet also like after an eternity; the divine mark on Feng Yi's forehead was fully formed, radiating endless brilliant divine light, as if it were the most perfect thing in existence.

Translate: "As if an instant, yet as if after endless ages, Feng Yi's brow Divine Seal fully formed, radiating infinite brilliant divine light, like the most perfect thing in the world."

Meanwhile, his mind and spirit thundered, and his consciousness seemed to enter another realm, linking with an illusory river-like presence.

Translate: "At the same time, his mind and spirit resonated with a roar, his consciousness seemingly entering another world and linking with an illusory object like a river."

The illusory river had no discernible source or end, no beginning or end, as if its head and tail could never be fully grasped, much like the ever-shifting river of fate.

Translate: "The illusory river has no visible source ahead, no end behind, no beginning nor end, as if it could never be fully traced, just like that ever-changing river of fate."

Feng Yi's consciousness then split into countless fragments, merging into the river of fate and becoming its 'water,' as if blending with the universe's timeless law of destiny.

Translate: "And Feng Yi's consciousness directly split into countless parts, merging into the River of Fate, becoming its 'river water,' as if merging with the universe's eternal law of fate."

The divine mark Feng Yi now formed was neither the prophetic way understood by Fuxi of this world, nor the temporal law held within the Fourteenth Chief God's skull; instead, it fused prophecy and time, and also incorporated his innate command of fate, becoming the Way of Fate.

Translate: "The Divine Seal Feng Yi now condenses is neither the Prophetic Dao comprehended by this realm's original Fuxi, nor the temporal law contained within the skull of the fourteenth Chief God; rather, it is a fusion of prophecy and time, also incorporating his originally mastered fate divine ability, forming the Dao of Fate."

Hum

Sound: "Hum". We'll output "Hum".

In an instant, the universe's eternal law of fate coalesced into a flood teeming with endless divine power, piercing straight through Feng Yi's brow seal.

Translate: "In an instant, the eternal law of fate in the universe formed a torrent brimming with infinite divine power, directly piercing Feng Yi's brow Divine Seal."

His divine seal shook violently, his aura spiked instantly, multiplying geometrically with virtually no limit.

Translate: "The Divine Seal violently trembled; Feng Yi's aura instantly surged, showing a geometric-fold increase, almost without limit."

Rumbling

Rumble

In the cosmic void, thunderclaps echoed, endless destructive intent shrouding the sky, as lightning bolts forged a sea of storm clouds.

Translate: "In the cosmic void, claps of thunder rang out, endless destructive intent shrouding the heavens, bolts of lightning directly forming a sea of thunderclouds."

Deep within the thundercloud sea, countless indifferent, merciless golden eyes gazed toward the ancient age.

Translate: "And in the depths of that sea of thunderclouds, gazes of indifferent, merciless golden eyes looked toward the Primordial Realm."

At this moment, both the gods of light and the dark chief gods were all drawn to the commotion of Feng Yi's assault on the chief god's throne.

Translate: "At this moment, whether the Gods of Light or the Dark Chief Gods, all were drawn by the commotion of Feng Yi's assault on the position of Chief God."

Boom

Sound: "Boom". Output "Boom".

In the next instant, shafts of white light overflowing with endless destructive intent sprang from the ocean of light and the dark abyss, descending unchecked onto the primordial realm.

Translate: "The next instant, beams of white light brimming with endless destructive intent appeared respectively from the Ocean of Light and the Abyss of Darkness, unadorned as they fell upon the Primordial Plane."

Clearly, the gods of light in the ocean of light and the dark chief gods in the abyss of darkness all refused to allow a new chief god to arise.

Translate: "Obviously, whether the Gods of Light in the Ocean of Light or the Dark Chief Gods in the Abyss of Darkness, none wished to see a new Chief God born."

To this end, they ignored the ancient pact they had once signed, and even disregarded the balance law inherent in the primordial realm.

Translate: "To this end, they disregarded the Primordial Covenant they had once signed, and even ceased to heed the equilibrium law contained within the Primordial Plane."

In the primordial realm, upon witnessing this, all the ancient humans shuddered, a sense of despair filling their hearts.

Translate: "Within the Primordial Plane, upon seeing this scene, all Primordial humans trembled in heart and spirit, a feeling of despair spreading among them."

Twenty-four light and dark chief gods simultaneously moved against the primordial realm, joining forces to thwart the primordial ancestor Fuxi's ascent to chief god.

Translate: "Twenty-four Light-Dark Chief Gods actually chose simultaneously to act against the Primordial Realm, joining forces to obstruct Patriarch Fuxi's ascension to the position of Chief God!"

Roar!

Sound: "Roar!" We'll output "Roar!".

Chant!

Sound: likely a chant or "Chant!" We'll output "Chant!".

Cry!

Sound: a crane's cry? We'll output "Cry!".

Howl!

Sound: a howl? We'll output "Howl!".

Four beast cries rang out again, and at the same time four streaks of divine light of different colors rose up, transforming into the silhouettes of the four sacred spirit beasts.

The silhouettes of the Four Spirit Holy Beasts constantly shifted, their distinct holy powers flowing and merging, ultimately forming a yin-yang fish that bore the power of the vast laws.

The yin-yang fish turned into a huge Taiji diagram, covering the entire Primordial Plane like a giant shield.

Boom

Streams of white light filled with endless destructive intent fell onto the Taiji diagram, submerging the entire cosmic void beyond the Primordial Plane in endless white light, reducing everything to nothingness.

"It held!"

Seeing this, many Primordial humans felt this thought arise and couldn't help but sigh in relief.

"As expected of the four holy beasts guarding the Primordial Plane!"

But before the thought in everyone's mind could fully settle, a series of cold voices suddenly rang out, echoing through the cosmic void, carrying a supreme power that made people tremble:

"In the name of Frladimir, I summon the power of order."

"In the name of the Lord of Destruction, Radamanadis, the power of destruction descends."

"In my name."

Hum

As the words of the Light and Dark Sovereign Gods fell, countless beams of light, countless times brighter than the sun and stars, suddenly erupted from the ocean of light and the abyss of darkness, transcending time and space, and directly struck the Primordial Plane.

In an instant, the previously pitch-black cosmic void was fully illuminated, everything becoming countless times brighter than daylight.

The Taiji diagram guarding the Primordial Plane instantly dimmed, as if it would shatter completely the next moment.

Primordial Plane, Demon Realm.

Indra gazed blankly at the scene, then muttered instinctively: "Indeed, the Primordial Plane can exist not only because the Four Spirit Holy Beasts guard it, but also because the Light and Dark Sovereign Gods remain in opposition, constantly fighting each other; once they join forces, even with the Four Spirit Holy Beasts guarding it through the derived balance of laws, the Primordial Plane could not exist!"

Thinking this, his eyes flashed with resolve, and his aura continually surged within him.

Indra clearly understood that even though he had reached the Supreme Realm, without merging with the Four Spirit Holy Beasts he could not be a match for the Sovereign Gods.

However, the Primordial Plane now faced its utmost crisis, and he could no longer afford to worry about such things.

As long as he could buy a little time, waiting for the Progenitor to succeed in his assault on the Sovereign God's throne, even if he perished completely, when humanity gained its own Sovereign God, his death would be justified.

But just as Indra prepared to act, his heart stirred, and he instinctively glanced at the figure in dark robes beside him.

The next moment, an ancient, weathered stone bridge appeared between heaven and earth, as if emerging from the river of time.

Upon the bridge stood many ancient, heavy stone steles, like road markers, yet also resembling the tomb of the Great Dao of a supreme powerhouse.

"This is the mysterious stele that suppressed the head of the Fourteenth Sovereign God, yet it is merely one of the road markers on this bridge!"

As this thought arose in his mind, Indra's face involuntarily grew complex.

Hum

Before his thought could fully settle, a humming sound rang out, and the entire stone bridge instantly swelled to immense size, settling directly upon the entire Primordial Plane.

At that moment, everyone in the universe had their gaze drawn to the stone bridge that seemed even larger than the cosmos itself.

In a daze, they seemed to see a perfect, vast world at the bridge's end.

The entire stone bridge seemed to stand upon the sea of suffering, leading all toward a true realm of longevity.

Rumble rumble rumble

Streams of destructive white light fell upon the bridge, instantly flooding the universe with endless brilliance, leaving everyone blind.

After an unknown span, the light faded, and everyone stared in shock at the ancient stone bridge that seemed to stand upon the universe, a thought of disbelief arising in their hearts.

The stone bridge remained an ancient, weathered tableau, as if unchanged for eons, and the punitive power of the Light and Dark Sovereign Gods had inflicted no effect upon it at all.

"How is this possible?"

"What divine artifact is this stone bridge? Even the punitive descent of the Light and Dark Sovereign Gods cannot destroy it!"

In this universe where the Sovereign Gods reign supreme, this scene utterly overturned their worldview.

Splash

Beneath the dark abyss, a faint sound of flowing water arose, and a massive figure emanating an aura that surpassed all things stepped forth—none other than the Dark Sovereign God, Chairman of Conspiracy, Luo'er.

With a single step, Luo'er's form appeared outside the Primordial Plane, his golden eyes flashing with icy light as he extended his palm toward Feng Yi, who was assaulting the Sovereign God's throne.

The next moment, the cosmic laws trembled, and an indescribably huge hand appeared above the Primordial Plane, seeming larger than the plane itself, radiating endless destructive intent.

Hum

But just then, a Chaos Azure Lotus radiating endless divine light appeared above the Primordial Plane, its leaves constantly swaying.

One lotus through the ages of azure sky!

The Chaos Azure Lotus blossomed, splitting Chaos and upholding the universe; a figure in green robes stepped forth from it, his gaze like the axe-light that cleaved Chaos, and he struck down at Luo'er.

In Luo'er's golden eyes, a rare flicker of incomprehension appeared; he withdrew his palm, blocking the divine light that had been slashing at him.

Boom

An indescribable roar rang out; in an instant, the entire universe shuddered, and everyone felt their souls tremble.

Sovereign God War!

Some gods and demons born since the universe's dawn, who had witnessed the battles between the Light and Dark Sovereign Gods, now felt this thought arise unbidden in their hearts.

Hum

Within the Primordial Plane, Feng Yi's eyes snapped open, his pupils turning to a cold, majestic gold.

The divine seal on his brow blazed with light, and a terrifying aura surpassing all things rose from him, instantly sweeping across the universe.

In an instant, the numerous white lights that had been assaulting the bridge halted, instantly retracting into the ocean of light and the abyss of darkness, vanishing without trace.

(End of chapter)