ATG 201 - MTL/Edited

Against the Gods - Chapter 201
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Systran + Edits (disclaimer: wait for the real release if you want an error free)

*Note:* I'm not trying to poach but I'm just editing the MTL so I can understand and enjoy it more. I'm deciding to share what I'm reading but I might make this private if drama ensues. Probably only chapter today unless 202 is easier.
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After entering, in front lies a ten mile long mountain road. At the end of this road lies the Heavenly Sword Villa. The seven members of the Xiao Sect passed the entrance and then consciously changed their pace. In front are Xiao Juetian, Xiao Kuangyu, and Xiao Kuanglei. In the middle are Xiao Boyun and Xiao Zhen. In the rear are Xiao Wuji and Xiao Nan.

Sect Master Xiao Juetian has four sons, nicknamed "Storm Clouds", who are, from oldest to youngest Xiao Kuangfeng, Xiao Kuangyu, Xiao Kuanglei, and Xiao Kuangyun. In the past Xiao Kuangfeng made it to the top ranks of the Tournament earning a lot of praise. Similarly praiseworthy, Xiao Kuangyu made it to third place. However, now it was the just turned 20 years old Xiao Kuanglei to have a shot. As for the youngest son Xiao Kuangyun, even though he will also be twenty years old in a month, everyone knows that he's a disgraceful drunken womanizer. It was with great relunctance that the Xiao Sect decided to bring him along.

Unfortunately, in the Xiao Sect, Xiao Kuangyun is actually the favorite son since he's the only son Xiao Juetian had with his first wife.

Xiao Juetian shot a glance at Xiao Kuanglei. "Lei Er, during this tournament I put the name of the "Thousand Years Old Three" in your hands. Although I don't except you to defeat Ling Yun, but, with your talent, I don't expect you to anybody else. Obviously this include Xiao Zhen. Even he is eyeing the upper ranks.

"Your child understands and will not make father or the Sect disappointed." Xiao Kuanglei nods, his face full of resolution.

"Yu Er, about the tournament, explain it to Lei Er again tonight. Moreover, when the top sixteen matches starts, don't forget to give the 'Frightful Earth Sword' to Lei Er. This will be one of our secret trump card for this tournament." Xiao Juetian urged.

"Father, be at ease. I know how I should instruct Brother." Xiao Kuangyu lightly said with a smile.

Behind, Xiao Boyun said similar words to Xiao Zhen. Xiao Boyun's long eyebrows inclined slightly, his disposition and temperment apparently not gentle. He said in a low voice, "Zhen Er, this Tournament is your opportunity to become famous throughout the world! Your opponents are not only against other sects' disciples, but also against Xiao Kuanglei! When I fought in the tournament, I struggled against Xiao Juetian only to finally fall and become the Sword School Chief Elder. I have come to terms with my loss, but my son, you shall not lose to this son. Not only must you take second place for Xiao Sect, but you must defeat Xiao Kuanglei. Only by doing so will you make your father proud and elated."

Xiao Zhen repeatedly nods: "Father, be relieved for your son will certainly not make the sect nor my father disappointed."

As for Xiao Wuji, his advice to Xiao Nan was much simpler: "Your participation in this Ranking Tournament was something that your grandfather obtained with great difficulty. You're still young, so to get into the Top Ten ranks is basically impossible. However, as a Xiao Sect disciple, how can you fall outside the top 50 ranks? You've been training with such focus for such a long time, but this time, you'll get to test your practice with actual combat. This is the best experience for your practice."

"Yes!" Xiao Nan respectfully replied, then said: "Grandfather, someone from outside told me that the manthat was supposed to marry Yue Rui... I think his name was Xiao Lucheng, was discarded. Is this really true?"
"Indeed Yue Rui had this happen to her." Xiao Wuji nodded, but his facial expression was light, as if he obviously did not care: "Yue Rui has mediocre intelligence, beauty, and personality. Rather than a 'Phoenix Tail', she was more like a 'Chicken Head'. Because I'm her grandfather, no one dared to humiliate her. Although Xiao Lucheng had ordinary intelligence, but outside our walls he was considered extremely talented. Had he not been abandoned, he should have already married Yue Rui."

"Hmph, he's useless scraps now! He can't even talk and has difficulty writing. What is laughable is that their New Moon Sect said that it was a 16-year-old fellow who pretended to be the God Phoenix Empire's 'Eccentric Medical Saint' Huangfu He not only abandoned Xiao Lucheng, but also stole all of the Sect's treasurery. To me, when that fool got decieved, it's simply laughable! Furthermore, they purchased an Emperor Dragon Profound Core even though the Black Moon Market repeatedly claimed it was false! They tried to put out a weak Profound Core to decieve me! It's simply absurd! By me abandoning them on the scene, I already showed extreme self-control."

Speaking of it now, Xiao Wuji's face sounded a bit resentful.

"Originally, the small New Moon Sect, harboring an Emperor Profound Dragon Core, this kind of sacred treasure, and not offering it to grandfather, and even making grandfather condescend to go there personally was already insulting enough. However, they further insulted Grandfather by repeatedly trying to deceive you! The penalty for this crime should not simply be to not have Yue Rui marry!" said Xiao Nan.

"These minor matters do not be brought up again. Tonight in this Heavenly Sword Villa path, rest and conserve your strength. Grandfather is looking forward to your performance tomorrow."

"Yes, Grandfather!"

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In front of the entrance, one line of five people appeared, capturing the attention of the surrounding people instantaneously.

All five of the people were females with similar clothing, wearing a snow gauze long skirt with exposed ankles. The long skirt is pure white, and as they walked, their bodies fluctuated like stars with spots of ice blue brilliance. Their skirts with the ice blue embellishment along with their icy fragrance seemed like a dream.

The ages of the five girls was very young, seeming to be about 16 or 17 years old. The other four females walking behind seemed to be in their mid to high twenties. Of the five females two people had their faces veiled with fine gauze, revealing only their extremely beautiful crystal eyes. The other three females did not cover up their extremely beautiful appearance. These beautiful tender faces gave off the feeling of deep coldness. Although they don't use makeup, their skin is actually smooth as jade and white as snow. Seeing them makes people instantly think of their snow-white skin and red lips.

These three were so beautiful, that their cold and proud peerless elegance made people feel like they were above Cloud Nine. They did not dare to look straight ahead lest they be irreverent to these fairy maidens.

Seeing these fairys whose cold breath goes straight to the chest.... they moved toward the entrace of the Sect with similar, seemingly practiced movements. Their graceful appearance simply made it feel like people's souls were pulled out.

   Seeing the beauties approach, the Heavenly Sword Disciple guarding the entrance was completely dazed for five seconds. Fiercely biting his tong and using his Yin energies to regain some calmness, finally, with difficulty, calmed down. However, even with al of this he did not dare to look straight ahead. He took one step forward and said while stuttering, "Are... are you five honored guest the fairy maidens of the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace. Please... please show your invitation and name list."

   After saying these words, the Heavenly Sword Disciple wished he could crawl into a box. The duty of receiving the guests affects the entire mountain villages face and is thus a very important matter. Consequently, the Villa chooses a well-qualified disciple who is skilled at dealing with this kind of duty. When facing the Xiao Sect and the Burning Heavens Sect, he was neither arrogant nor servile. However, when face to face with the fairy maidens of the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace, his mind was in chaos. After all, he is still a normal man.

   Even though he has yet to look at the invitation, such celestial, angelic, cold goddesses could only belong to the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace. It was simply impossible for such beauties to come from anywhere else. The dreamlike icy appearance is proof. Furthermore, one of the Ranking tournaments firm rules was that for each sect, the group accompanying the disciples could not be more than seven. Even small sects would have at least seven people... except for the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace! The Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace is small and unwilling to have outside contact or contact with men. This is something that most people are well-aware of. The Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace only bringing in five people, is not surprising at all.

   The beautiful unveiled girl put out the invitation and name list, and handed it over to the Heavenly Sword Disciple's hand. Seeing those snow white hands up close, the Heavenly Sword Disciple's heart rate rapidly sped up. In his whole life this is the first time he's known that a woman's hand could be attractive to this degree. He felt that, so long as he could touch these hands, even if he died it would be worth it... However, even if he had 10,000 times the courage, he wouldn't dare so he cautiously put out his hand and firmly pinched the invitation and name list with the tips of fingers.

   His eyes swept over the invitatoin and name list, and then he lowered his head and hastily said, "Could this be the Frozen Glass maiden and the Frozen Beauty fairy maiden... the Fr-Frozen Beauty fairy maiden?"

   The Heavenly Sword Disciple quickly gathered himself when he felt the eyes through the veil emit a fierce chill. As soon as he felt that stare, his whole body shook and he quickly realized that he was gravely rude. He hurried to bow and said respectfully, "Frozen Beauty, the name of that fairy maiden, is like thunder reverberating in the ears, this junior was rude! Five honored guests, please enter ...."

   His footsteps were frozen and he didn't dare to lift them as he smelled that ice cold fragrance.

   After waiting for them to walk away, the Heavenly Sword Disciple finally recovered, and with a stupid gaze stared them them from afar. However, suddenly, he was scared witless. At this time, his junior said, "Ling Haiya Senior, a moment ago what you shouted was... Frozen Beauty fairy maiden? Could that be the fabled Chu Yuechan?"

   "Right!" the one called Ling Haiya nodded. "Chu Yueli, Chu Yuechan, Shui Wushang, Wu Xuexin, and Xia Qingyue... that was indeed Chu Yuechan. She unexpectedly showed up personally..."

   "Should we report this to the Villa Master immediately? If the Villa Master knows that Chu Yuecha has come unexpectedly, he'll certainly be excited..."

   "Report your head!" Ling Haiya slapped the back of his head with a fan. "The Villa Master and Madame are receiving a guest right now in the Villa. The name Chu Yuechan is a taboo to the Villa Madame so if you're the one who reports it, we'll see what she'll do to you!"

    “That, what should I report?”

   Ling Haiya thinks and says, "Say that the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace has five people who have arrived. The Frozen Glass fairy maiden Chu Yueli is their leader. As for the name list, just write them. Don't you dare mention Chu Yuechan!"

   Around this time a silly group of people walked in. One middle-aged man clenched his fist and asked, "Little brother, were those the fairy maidens of Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace come by?"

   "Yes." Ling Haiya nodded simply.

   "It's true, seeing something once is better than hearing about it a hundred times!" the middle-aged man sighed and said, "I and the others come from the eastern territory Profound Blade Sect to visit the Heavenly Sword Villa..."

   One school sect after the other arrived without stopping. Although each group had seven people, the Elder were all overlord level characters and the juniors were all famous top talents. All the overlords that moved the world and the outstanding young geniuses would all gather at the Heavenly Sword Villa to test their strength in the Ranking Tournament.

   After dusk, a somewhat strange group arrived at the entrance. The reason they were strange was because this group only had four people, even less than the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace!

   However, these four people were Qin Wushang, Cang Yue, Yun Che, and Xia Yuanba.

   Although they arrived at the entrance some time ago, Ling Haiya took one step forward and respectfully said, "Please do not be offended, but today is the start of my mountain village's Blue Wind Ranking Tournament. At the moment we are not entertaining guests, so please return.

   The four people, except for that Elder, only had two people in the True Profound realm and unexpectedly also had one person in the Elementary Profound Realm! Compared to the ones who were gathering today in the Heavenly Sword Villa, they were simply horrible to look at! No matter what anyone believes, there was no way that they would be able to participate in the Blue Wind Ranking Tournament!