Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao
Chapter 180 - 077 The Era of Sword Ancestor

Chapter 180: Chapter 077 The Era of Sword Ancestor

"Zhou Yan, don’t worry. As long as I’m alive, no one will dare to touch you!"

Li Wuxian spoke calmly, but his words carried a unique charisma. Even though it seemed like a casual remark, no one dared to take it lightly.

By his side, Li Cangsheng’s expression grew even uglier, but he eventually held back and said nothing.

Ji Shuitian, at that moment, also looked at Li Wuxian somewhat differently before she slightly bowed and said, "Now that the Crystal Giant Bone has appeared, we are short on time. Since the Wuhen Spirit has spoken to protect Zhou Yan, let’s consider this matter settled."

Ji Shuitian’s tone still carried a hint of trying to curry favor, showing great respect for Li Wuxian.

Seeing this, Li Cangsheng’s psyche seemed even more unbalanced. He snorted coldly, said nothing, and turned into a streak of light, flying toward the Netherworld River.

However, as soon as he moved, Li Wuxian suppressed him instantly. He couldn’t even escape!

"Slow down!"

Li Wuxian gave Li Cangsheng three words, not caring about his expression, then turned his gaze to Ji Shuitian.

"A settled matter? This matter isn’t so easily dismissed. Later, inside the Netherworld, we’ll have a good talk."

Li Wuxian spoke with an increasingly oppressive tone, but Ji Shuitian seemed to not dare oppose him and repeatedly nodded, "Yes, yes, that’s only appropriate."

At Ji Shuitian’s side, Ji TaiXu’s face was nearly the color of iron blue, but likewise, he didn’t dare show any dissatisfaction, feeling equally stifled and indignant.

"Tai Xu, you should leave. Go back to the Ji Family early. This place is no longer suitable for you."

"Aunt—"

Ji TaiXu was momentarily stunned, seemingly incredulous.

"Just go back if I tell you to, and don’t engage with anyone from now on. Forget completely about past events as if they never happened. That will do!"

Ji Shuitian didn’t wait for Ji TaiXu to respond, immediately instructing him again with a very serious tone.

"Yes... Aunt."

Originally wanting to say more, Ji TaiXu couldn’t help but feel a surge of fear at Ji Shuitian’s stern manner.

Clearly, he had realized that this Li Wuxian was someone not even Ji Wudao, a genius of the ancient Ji Family, would dare provoke.

At that moment, no matter how unwilling he was, Ji TaiXu didn’t dare show it, fearing that a single misstep could lead to his complete annihilation here.

Although he was proud, he understood that with his abilities, he could be considered outstanding in the old Cang Yan residence. But compared to those ancient geniuses who had awakened from Ancient Prohibitions, the gap was terrifyingly large.

Understanding this, without any hesitation and under Ji Shuitian’s watchful eyes, he turned into a streak of light and escaped far away.

At that time, Li Wuxian did not strike Ji TaiXu, and Zhou Yan just silently watched the scene unfold.

"Now he has left; you are temporarily safe. Since this matter is concluded, remember to go to the Li Family in the Cang Yan residence. I can help you a bit with the condensation of the Sword Soul in the Emperor Qi Sword Body."

After seeing Ji TaiXu fleeing, Li Wuxian didn’t care how Li Cangsheng and Ji Shuitian viewed him and started talking directly to Zhou Yan.

"Understood. I will go."

Zhou Yan nodded and agreed.

"That’s good; don’t dwell on this matter. In every family, there are always some who are arrogant and rely on the power of others. But as long as I’m here, you have nothing to worry about."

Li Wuxian spoke and let out a cold chuckle.

Li Cangsheng’s expression became even uglier. He snorted coldly, his solid lips quivered slightly but ultimately, he said nothing. His gaze though, was chilling and complex to an alarming extent.

Zhou Yan silently nodded, having pretty much fully grasped the nature of the dispute within the Li Family.

Therefore, during the conflict between Li Wuxian and Li Cangsheng, he really didn’t need to say much.

"Then that’s settled. You should leave quickly too; we’re about to enter the Netherworld."

Li Wuxian said smilingly.

"Yes."

Zhou Yan bowed, and without hesitation, turned into a light of Sword Intent and flew far away.

Afterward, Ji Shuitian glanced at both Li Wuxian and Li Cangsheng, not daring to stay any longer, as if afraid of being suppressed herself. Therefore, the moment Zhou Yan left, she also bowed slightly, and flew into the Netherworld ahead of time.

Soon, only Li Wuxian and Li Cangsheng were left.

"Wuhen Spirit, do you truly wish to slay me?!"

Li Cangsheng, his face colored with displeasure, spoke with a chilling voice.

"Indeed, I have indeed entertained that thought, considering that as of now, Zhou Yan is no less valuable than you."

Li Wuxian replied casually, yet this made Li Cangsheng’s face twist grotesquely.

"I’m of the same worth as that scoundrel? Li Wuxian, you dare belittle and insult me to such an extent!"

Li Cangsheng, suppressing boundless rage, spoke with a voice so cold it seemed the surrounding temperature had dropped considerably.

An inexplicable chill rippled through the Void, complementing Li Cangsheng’s eerie and pale visage, making him seem mysteriously sinister at that moment.

"Li Family has me, so whether it has you or not, it doesn’t really matter. But Zhou Yan is different.

As an Emperor Qi Sword Body, I’ve never seen anyone who could cultivate the Emperor’s Arc to the level of a fledgling world. That is terrifying! Or rather, he has a great potential to successfully cultivate the Sword Soul! If that happens, you should understand what value he would possess!"

Li Wuxian spoke very seriously, stressing each word as he raised this issue.

"Condensing a Sword Soul, just with his lowly—trashy self?"

Li Cangsheng’s expression improved slightly, but he still spoke disdainfully.

"Of course, given that he has come from being nothing to his current realm in three years, it is indeed possible!"

Li Wuxian confirmed emphatically.

"Impossible! It’s impossible for someone with no cultivation to reach the Sword Spirit Realm in three years, even for a natural Enlightenment Divine Body! Besides, his combat abilities are certainly not weak!"

Li Cangsheng was extremely shocked and immediately denied it.

"Impossible? There is nothing impossible! Before coming here, I had deliberately learned about him. Moreover, I met a Holy Daughter of our era, who is very optimistic about Zhou Yan."

Li Wuxian stated seriously.

"What, the Holy Daughter, the Holy Daughter has appeared? Then Snow Domain is going to be invincible once again!"

"The Holy Daughter has appeared, and naturally, Snow Domain will have its place in the world, but as for being invincible, not necessarily! This time, the upheaval stems from the War God Family of the Huangfu Family, who have heard that a genius has returned."

Li Wuxian sighed lightly as he explained this.

"This... It seems I truly was careless."

Li Cangsheng’s tone suddenly became more desolate, his rage quenched suddenly by a flood, and even his pride and conviction were greatly subdued.

"Yes, you were careless! Otherwise, why would I appear a month later than you? It was because I went to gather this information."

Li Wuxian stared at Li Cangsheng, pondering for a moment before explaining.

"So that’s how it is... Wuhen Spirit, it was my mistake."

Li Cangsheng was startled, then sighed, deeply impressed and bowed to show his apology.

"No need, I actually had no real intention of killing you. Of course, I also understand your thoughts. If Li Yunjin joined with a genius of the Innate Taoist Body, the child born would surely be towering and invincible. But now that things have happened, whether you feel humiliated, or think Li Yunjin doesn’t know what’s good for her, it’s all in the past.

And Zhou Yan has indeed shown exceptional talent..."

Li Wuxian said, revealing everything he knew about Zhou Yan.

Hearing Zhou Yan’s abilities, even Li Cangsheng, who looked down upon him due to prejudice, could not help but show a serious and moved expression.

"At the same level, truly unmatched, even truly surpassing five realms! If he can condense the Sword Soul, even if he takes my head off, as long as it strengthens the family, I’d accept it!"

Li Cangsheng pondered for a long time and finally sighed, saying very realistically.

"Yes, I share the same thought. However, I won’t interfere too much with his arrival at the Li Family for now, let’s see his capabilities.

As you said, if he succeeds, it would naturally strengthen our family, but if he fails and becomes incapacitated... let the Holy Daughter handle it. We can also use this to our advantage, showing that the Holy Daughter cares."

Li Wuxian thought for a moment, then said softly.

Considering the future matters, he seemed to have thought of everything.

"Yes, considering the Holy Daughter’s interest in him, if he fails to condense the Sword Soul, I’m afraid we too won’t be able to face her fury, so entrusting him to the Holy Daughter for protection is indeed the best path for him."

Li Cangsheng nodded.

"That’s right, but the reason I treated you so harshly before was also for Zhou Yan to see, at least so as not to discourage him. With the hardships he has faced, I worry about his mental state becoming warped. If I don’t fully protect him, our family might end up with a murderous demon."

Li Wuxian explained with a wry smile.

"That’s true, our family indeed has a troubled fate... Alas, I actually just didn’t want Ji Wudao to get involved and escalate the situation. You know, Ji TaiXu is likely a condensed avatar of that person! He certainly needs to use Li Yunjin to spy on the tracks of the Innate Tao during the conception of the Innate Taoist Body to make a breakthrough, starting over with an avatar.

Now Zhou Wangchen has already taken a step ahead with Li Yunjin, even having a child, Zhou Yan... how the hell are we going to face that old monster Ji Tianxu?"

Li Cangsheng frowned.

"Right, so I also didn’t act against Ji TaiXu, as he is actually just a puppet, or his self-awareness will soon perish. But Ji Tianxu—the Heavenly Void Spirit is not unreasonable, so... let’s see about this later. The Tao Rules are already chaotic, the Heavenly Dao is nearly shattered, and the Nine Origin Light is about to descend...

This is the era of a Sword Ancestor, let’s see if we have that opportunity!"

Saying this, Li Wuxian seemed to find it all very tiresome, sighed, and said no more, but turned into a streak of light, heading towards the turbulent waters of Netherworld River.

Similarly, Li Cangsheng did not hesitate, at the same moment transforming into a streak of light, flying towards Netherworld River.

At this time, this place had become void and tranquil.

Here, there was no one else.

On the ground, a droplet of dark brown, nearly dried-up blood suddenly flew up, turning into a streak of light, shooting far away.