flog the world--drive and rule the world

hundred generations of root and branches

to worship the astral deities (idiom, refers to Daoist astrology)​

Make thousands of rounds

All neglected tasks are being undertaken

All neglected tasks are being undertaken

argue about little details(make a fuss over trifles)

Comparisons

carry pen container with one--be ready to write down anything encountered

to be at swords' points(eyeball to eyeball)

Scent of passion

Jostle each other

eun after a shadow

hundred generations of root and branches

Near the limit

The continuation is only held by a silken thread

nonplus(be caught in a dilemma; encounter obstacles ahead and behind)

my unworthy present

war-torn

cut to the quick