Chapter 635

The Dragon Gate spans both banks of the Yellow River; when the river flows through this stretch, the channel becomes extremely narrow, and the water surges skyward, a truly magnificent sight.

Translation: Dragon Gate straddles both banks of the Yellow River; when the Yellow River flows through this stretch, the river channel is naturally extremely narrow, the waves surge skyward, quite spectacular.

We need to keep meaning, not add extra. Let's produce concise: "Dragon Gate straddles both banks of the Yellow River; when the Yellow River flows through this area, the river channel is naturally extremely narrow, the waves surge skyward, quite spectacular."

Countless fish dash forward against the waves; when a wave crashes down, a layer of corpses instantly floats on the surface, only to be swept away by the current in the next moment.

Translation: Countless fish rush forward against the waves; when a wave crashes down, a layer of corpses instantly floats on the surface, then the next moment they are swept away by the current, leaving no trace.

During each fierce flood season, who knows how many fish that have painstakingly cultivated for years perish in this stretch of the Yellow River, yet very few truly succeed in leaping over the Dragon Gate.

Translation: Every year during the flood season, who knows how many fish that have painstakingly cultivated for years perish in this stretch of the Yellow River, yet few truly succeed in leaping Dragon Gate.

Besides the towering mountains on both banks of Yu Gate, everywhere is shrouded in mist.

Translation: Besides the towering mountains on both banks of Yu Gate, everywhere is shrouded in mist.

Both banks of Yu Gate, aside from the towering mountains, are everywhere shrouded in mist.

The water mist blocked everyone's view; I repeatedly lifted my hand to wipe the moisture from my eyelashes, afraid to miss that crucial moment.

Translation: The water mist blocked everyone's view; I repeatedly lifted my hand to wipe the moisture from my eyelashes, afraid to miss that crucial moment.

We waited and waited, not knowing how long, when suddenly a sound of a tail slapping the water came from the marrow-washing pool.

Translation: We waited like that, not knowing how long, when suddenly the sound of a tail slapping the water came from inside the Marrow Washing Pool.

Immediately after came a series of rising and falling howls.

Translation: Immediately after came a series of roars, each higher than the last.

Soon after, a red and a yellow figure appeared in the water mist, constantly entwining and contending; finally, with a splash, both figures fell back into the marrow-washing pool, returning to calm.

Translation: Soon after, a red and a yellow figure appeared in the water mist, constantly entangled and competing; finally with a plop, both figures fell back into the Marrow Washing Pool, returning to calm.

At that moment we were all a bit dazed, wondering what was happening.

Translation: At that time we were all a bit dazed, what was going on?

The evil flood dragon's primordial spirit had not yet been completely annihilated; did it still intend to possess Ly Qingying in reverse?

Translation: The Evil Flood Dragon's primordial spirit had not yet been completely annihilated; did it still intend to seize Li Qingying's body in reverse?

In the end, which of them won and which lost?

Translation: In the end, who won and who lost between them?

The unknown wait is the most tormenting; Grey Mo Xiong paced anxiously, wishing he could jump into the marrow-washing pool to see what was happening, but Liu Junyan grabbed him back, holding him down and saying: "Mo Xiong, this is Qingying's tribulation; only she can pass it herself. Every interference of yours will only bring her unnecessary trouble—you understand this."

Translation: The unknown wait is the most tormenting; Hui Moqiong was so anxious he jumped about, wishing to leap into the Marrow Washing Pool himself to see what was happening, but Liu Junyan grabbed him back, holding him down and forbidding rash action: "Mo Qiong, this is Qingying's tribulation; only she can undergo it herself—any interference of yours will only bring her unnecessary trouble, you understand this principle."

Grey Mo Xiong certainly understands.

Translation: Hui Moqiong certainly understood.

But we are not saints; we cannot remain completely unmoved in this situation.

Translation: But we are not sages; we cannot remain truly unmoved in this situation.

He just wanted to take a look.

Translation: He just wanted to take a look.

Get a little closer to her.

Translation: Get a little closer to her.

Even a bit closer…

Translation: A little closer…

At that very moment, a thunderbolt suddenly exploded above the Heavenly Gate, its roar echoing continuously along both banks of the Yellow River, unceasing.

Translation: At that moment, above the Heaven Gate, a thunderbolt suddenly exploded; the thunder echoed continuously along both banks of the Yellow River, unceasing.

Lightning spread downward from above, covering the entire Heavenly Gate like a spiderweb, shooting straight toward the marrow-washing pool below.

Translation: Lightning spread downward from above, covering the entire Heaven Gate like a spiderweb, shooting straight down toward the Marrow Washing Pool below.

At that same moment, a red figure leapt violently out of the marrow-washing pool.

Translation: At that moment, a red figure leapt violently out of the Marrow Washing Pool.

It was still a carp whose entire body was covered in red scales.

Translation: That was still a carp whose entire body was covered in red scales.

This was something we never could have imagined.

Translation: This was something we never could have imagined.

Ly Qingying completely suppressed the backlash of the yellow carp's inner elixir, and actually returned to her true red carp form.

Translation: Li Qingying completely suppressed the backlash of the Yellow Carp's inner elixir, and actually returned to her true Red Carp form.

However, this should be a good thing; it shows that Ly Qingying remains the original Ly Qingying, and the yellow carp's inner elixir has been wholly transformed into nourishment for her growth.

Translation: But this should be a good thing; it shows that Li Qingying is still the original Li Qingying, and the Yellow Carp's inner elixir has completely turned into nourishment for her growth.

The red carp surged forward against the thunderbolt, twisting its body with force, its tail acting like an oar rowing a boat, continually providing thrust.

Translation: The Red Carp surged forward against the thunder, twisting its body with force; its tail acted like an oar rowing a boat, continually providing thrust.

Lightning pierced the red carp's body, making each of its scales glow translucently.

Translation: Lightning pierced the Red Carp's body, making each of its scales translucent.

We could clearly see that the red carp was missing a scale at its chest.

Translation: We could clearly see that a scale was missing from the Red Carp's chest area.

Grey Mo Xiong had ceased struggling altogether; he held his breath, focused his gaze on the red carp's moving form, even forgetting to breathe.

Translation: Hui Moqiong had ceased struggling entirely; he held his breath and focused, his eyes following the Red Carp's movement, even forgetting to breathe.

When the red carp had leapt halfway up the Dragon Gate, its tail was struck by the thunderbolt, instantly igniting; flames shot up high, and our hearts leapt to our throats in an instant.

Translation: When the Red Carp had leapt halfway up Dragon Gate, its tail was struck by lightning, instantly igniting; the flames shot up high, and our hearts leapt to our throats at once.

Yet the red carp paid no heed to its burning tail, continuing to surge upward without pause.

Translation: Yet the Red Carp completely disregarded its burning tail, continuing to surge upward without pause.

Her goal was clear; she summoned all her strength.

Translation: Her goal was clear; she gathered all her strength.

She had once missed an opportunity, thinking she would never be destined for the Dragon Gate in this life; who would have thought that in dire straits she would find new life, and heaven granted her another chance.

Translation: She had once missed an opportunity, thinking she had no fate with Dragon Gate in this life; who would have thought that in dire straits she would find survival, and Heaven gave her another chance.

She must seize this opportunity firmly; even if she ultimately fails to clear the Dragon Gate, at least she will have given her all, owing nothing to heaven and earth, and even less to herself.

Translation: She must seize this opportunity firmly; even if she ultimately fails to clear Dragon Gate, at least she will have exerted her utmost, feeling no shame before heaven and earth, nor before herself.

Changed.

Translation: "Changed."

Grey Mo Xiong, his voice hoarse, suddenly said this.

Translation: Hui Moqiong, with a hoarse throat, suddenly said this.

We saw it too.

Translation: We also saw it.

The red carp's tail, ignited by the thunderbolt, after being burned bare, rapidly sprouted new flesh and scales, continually lengthening and enlarging.

Translation: The Red Carp's tail, burned by the lightning, after being scorched bald, rapidly grew new flesh and scales, continually lengthening and enlarging.

From the tail, to the body, then to the neck…

Translation: From the tail, to the body, then to the neck…

Finally she leapt over the Dragon Gate, merging into the horizon, disappearing along with the Gate itself.

Translation: Finally she leapt over Dragon Gate, merged into the horizon, and vanished along with Dragon Gate.

The thunder and lightning withdrew, but the water remained turbulent, though not as tumultuous as before.

Translation: The thunder and lightning withdrew, but the water remained turbulent, yet not as noisy as before.

The pouring rain continued, without a moment's pause.

Translation: The pouring rain continued, without a moment's pause.

Liu Junyan finally released Grey Mo Xiong, saying: "Having a tail yet bald—it's a flood dragon."

Translation: Liu Junyan finally released Hui Moqiong, saying, "Having a tail yet bald, it is a flood dragon."

The most obvious differences between a dragon and a flood dragon lie in their horns, limbs, and tails.

Translation: The most obvious differences between dragon and flood dragon lie in the horns, limbs, and tail.

A dragon's horns are forked, and the higher its cultivation, the more numerous the forks; it has four limbs, its tail bears a fin, covered in scales that extend backward.

Translation: Dragon horns are forked, and as one's cultivation level rises, the forks increase; it has four limbs, its tail bears a fin, covered in scales, extending backward.

A flood dragon's horns are generally not forked.

Translation: Flood dragon horns are generally not forked.

Earlier, when Ly Qingying merged with the evil flood dragon's inner elixir, she developed forked horns, likely because that evil flood dragon originally possessed dragon blood.

Translation: Earlier, when Li Qingying merged with the Evil Flood Dragon's inner elixir, she developed forked horns, likely because that Evil Flood Dragon originally carried dragon genes.

A flood dragon has only two legs, its tail is bald, lacking a distinct fin.

Translation: Flood dragons have only two legs, their tail is bald, lacking a prominent fin.

Just now the red carp's tail was struck and burned by the thunderbolt; the tail that regrew is indeed bald.

Translation: Just now the Red Carp's tail was struck and burned by lightning; the tail that regrew is indeed bald.

Grey Mo Xiong suppressed his excitement, saying repeatedly: "Even if it's a flood dragon, even a flood dragon is better than a handful of bone powder—excellent, excellent……"

Translation: Hui Moqiong suppressed his excitement, saying repeatedly, "A flood dragon is fine; a flood dragon is better than a handful of bone powder—very good, very good..."

He wiped rain from his face, looked at us, and said: "Qingying's affair now has a satisfactory conclusion; we should head back. After being away for months, those little rascals of the Hall of Grey Immortals must have caused chaos by now—just wait till I return and set them straight."

Translation: He wiped rain from his face, looked at us, and said, "Qingying's matter has reached a satisfactory conclusion; we should head back now. After being away for months, those brats of the Grey Immortal Hall must already have caused an uproar—just wait and see how I'll straighten them out when I return."

Having said that, he got into his own vehicle, turned it around, and drove back.

Translation: Saying that, he got into his own vehicle, turned the steering wheel, and drove back.

I and Liu Junyan watched that off‑road vehicle, so filthy its original color was indiscernible, and our hearts pounded.

Translation: I and Liu Junyan watched that off-road vehicle, already so dirty its original color was indiscernible, our hearts pounding.

Ly Qingying leapt over the Dragon Gate, transforming into a flood dragon; what comes next remains undecided.

Translation: Li Qingying leapt Dragon Gate, transformed into a flood dragon; what comes next remains undecided.

But no matter what, she has become a flood dragon and is no longer on the same level as Grey Mo Xiong.

Translation: But no matter what, she has become a flood dragon, no longer on the same level as Hui Moqiong.

After we also got into the car and Liu Junyan started the engine, chasing after Grey Mo Xiong, I couldn't help but ask: "Master Grey Fifth, is this… letting go?"

Translation: After we also got into the car, Liu Junyan started the engine and pursued Hui Moqiong; only then could I not help but ask, "Lord Fifth Grey… is this… letting go?"

"From the start his goal was clear—he only wanted Qingying to stay alive," Liu Junyan said. "Mo Xiong is a man who can take up and put down things."

Translation: "From the start his purpose was clear—he only wanted Qingying to stay alive," Liu Junyan said. "Mo Qiong is a man who can pick up and put down things."

I don't believe it: "I think he's just forcing himself."

Translation: I don't believe it: "I think he's just putting on a brave front."

Liu Junyan smiled, turned her head to glance at me, and asked: "What can we do? People strive for higher ground; he loves her, so he doesn't want to become a stumbling block on her path to ascension, right?"

Translation: Liu Junyan smiled, turned his head to glance at me, and asked, "What can be done? People strive for higher ground; he loves her, so he doesn't want to become a stumbling block on her path to ascension, right?"

Yes.

Translation: Yes.

Healthy, positive love is always selfless and upward.

Even facing separation, he found it as sweet as candy.

It's better than being bound to each other in the name of love, until they grow tired of each other and end up as a resentful pair.

After Hui Moqiong returned to Wufu Town, he went straight to Jiǔyàn qū, diligently managing the hall's affairs there, big and small, in orderly fashion.

During that time, he rarely returned to the Dang Pu side.

Even if Liu Junyan had something and called him over, he would just sit and talk business, then leave as soon as it was over, never staying overnight.

He also never entered Li Qingying's room again.

Autumn went, winter came.

Cold came, heat went.

In the blink of an eye, the second year's flood season arrived.

At the end of June, the Zhu Pan River flooded.

The river water rose from the west, and the water level at Xijiekou almost reached over the calves.

But strangely, such a large flood usually accompanies rain, yet those days in Wufu Town saw not a drop of rain, the weather hot as a sauna.

I stood at the Dang Pu door, big belly, hand on my waist, watching the water at Xijiekou keep rising, feeling a bit overwhelmed.

I've been carrying this child for over a year, yet it just won't be born.