Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao
Chapter 193 - 090 Lonely Sword Peak

Chapter 193: Chapter 090 Lonely Sword Peak

Here, the mountains clasp together, and the terrain is extremely low. Even on the outside, such a place would be free from piercing cold winds and oppressive heat, enjoying eternal spring all year round.

Not to mention, this place is sealed off by ancient prohibitions, always isolated from the outside world.

Therefore, it is more like a paradise created by the favor of the heavens, reaching the pinnacle of beauty.

Here, there are lush Spirit Grass and Spirit Woods, rare minerals for Artifact Refining, and unimaginable numbers of exotic flowers and rare plants.

But at this time, even these could not compare to the spiritual and beautiful visage of Cai Xuan.

In such a beautiful environment, were one to be even slightly unsightly, there would be a sense of discordance with the surroundings. However, when beauty makes the environment itself seem out of harmony, then that beauty transcends beyond compare.

It is hard to imagine that a person could possess such matchless charm while speaking in the Natural Dao.

Even though Zhou Yan had no romantic feelings for such a woman, Cai Xuan’s expression was etched deeply into his spirit at that moment.

This is an Extraordinary Woman who, once she steps out of this land, is bound to shine with dazzling brilliance.

Zhou Yan thought to himself.

"Because I want Chen to restore the glory of the Emperor Sword Lineage, I do not wish for our lineage to be forever sealed off in such a Desolate Land..."

Cai Xuan’s words still lingered in Zhou Yan’s ears. He was somewhat touched by the woman’s sacrifice but did not have much emotional change.

Now, showing no emotions is a fundamental ability that a Cultivator must possess.

Zhou Yan looked at Cai Xuan, but at this moment, the woman avoided his somewhat scorching gaze, not daring to meet Zhou Yan’s eyes.

"The reason I refuse is not because I covet anything from your Emperor Sword Lineage, nor do I care about so-called ’Emperor Blood.’"

Zhou Yan looked at Cai Xuan seriously, with a solemn voice.

Cai Xuan’s beautiful eyes suddenly became bright. Her gaze became fervent as she intently watched Zhou Yan, no longer avoiding anything, as if she very much wanted to confirm whether his words were true.

Zhou Yan did not turn away. His eyes, as if seeing through Cai Xuan’s eyes into the depths of her spirit, looked directly into her beautiful eyes and said, "For me, being able to watch little Chen grow up is also a very gratifying matter.

Competing with my own disciple for Emperor Blood is something I, Zhou Yan, cannot do. Even if you did not mention it, I would still leave that sole portion of Emperor Blood for him."

Zhou Yan’s words came from the spirit, utterly sincere and without a shred of falsehood.

Such heartfelt words, filled with emotion, could instantly be sensed by a capable Cultivator.

At this moment, Cai Xuan was for the first time somewhat moved, and when her gaze returned to Zhou Yan, there was a touch of respect.

"Moreover, when little Chen was down and out, I felt a fondness for talent and was willing to sacrifice my Origin for him. Now that the Emperor Blood is so beneficial to him, how could I take away his opportunity?

Moreover, even if we were to consider it a thousand times over, the Emperor Blood is inherently of the Emperor Sword Lineage. While I am indeed of the Emperor Qi Sword Body, I also have my own path to walk.

Others might be able to break free from the fetters of the Emperor Qi Sword Body, and I am confident that I can do the same. If I were to compromise and accept this Emperor Blood, it would be a failure on my Cultivation Path!"

Zhou Yan stood with his hands behind his back, not concealing his thoughts as he spoke.

With such a relationship with little Chen, the family of little Chen was also deeply connected to him. Zhou Yan did not deign to cling to anything, but he also absolutely would not cut off little Chen’s path.

His earlier refusal was because he did not entertain such thoughts at all, so how could there be a question of acceptance?

"I’m sorry, Mr. Zhou, Cai Xuan was presumptuous, I was too shortsighted."

Hearing this, Cai Xuan was deeply moved.

She finally understood that this outstanding young man’s refusal was not out of interest but rather he had never cared about the Emperor Blood, hence there was no need for acceptance or rejection.

Such a person also had his own pride, and what her own people had done could even be considered an ’insult.’ An ordinary person would have been angry.

But this man, full of intrinsic pride, not only was not angry but also explained the whole situation to her... This was an enormous face-saving gesture.

Thinking of this, and recalling how she previously doubted his pure intentions, Cai Xuan suddenly felt she had indeed gone too far.

Thus, without hesitation, she immediately began to apologize to Zhou Yan.

...

Yingying’s waist suddenly bent, and then a gentle yet intoxicating fragrance spread, making Zhou Yan feel as if the world had suddenly become more wonderful.

He almost subconsciously took a deep breath, and then watched as the beauty before him bowed in apology, feeling as if a sense of Perfection similar to that of the Heaven and Earth Dao had descended upon him.

With that breath of fragrance entering his body, Zhou Yan felt his hidden ancient Essence Blood becoming somewhat restless, as if it were quiet as a maiden yet sprightly as a startled hare – still until provoked, but once disturbed, it would surge like a stampede of thousands of horses.

"This... This must be another ancient Constitution!"

Zhou Yan’s heart chilled slightly, and he pressed down the surprise within him without a change in expression.

"Miss Cai Xuan, there’s no need for this. Given your clan’s predicament, it is not at all surprising to have such thoughts.

However, if positions were reversed, I might even harbor thoughts of killing, because ’there can only be one Emperor Qi Sword Body’ is an ancient Law that temporarily remains unbroken.

If I were in your place, I may even consider taking a life to avoid future troubles. So I understand your actions, and I do not take offense.

The more cautious you are, the more at ease I am to entrust little Chen to your care."

Zhou Yan said with a smile.

"Mr. Zhou is both sensible and understanding, which truly shames Cai Xuan. Mr. Zhou, please this way, this is our Emperor Sword Lineage’s Sword Burial Pond."

Cai Xuan was deeply impressed by Zhou Yan’s magnanimity and immediately resumed leading the way and explaining without any affectation but with intense focus.

She also meticulously explained the inheritance of every ancient land and even every desolate land to Zhou Yan.

...

"Beside the Sword Burial Pond, west along the ancient path, lies the Lonely Absolute Sword Wall. There, stands a protruding peak."

Cai Xuan, leading Zhou Yan, made her way to the outskirts of the Sword Burial Pond.

Following Cai Xuan’s direction, Zhou Yan couldn’t help but look over.

Then, his gaze abruptly narrowed.

Not far away stood two solitary peaks, like lonely swordsmen, their silhouettes standing tall like a lonely crane.

But these two peaks resembled arms.

It was as if these were a pair of jade arms, severed by a sword and then flung into this land by a powerful force.

The palms were buried in the ground, while the broken arms starkly protruded.

The evidence was clear from the flat, bowl-shaped marks on top of the peaks.

Zhou Yan’s Spiritual Sense involuntarily flew out, crossing the spatial distance in a single leap, suddenly appearing atop the arm-like solitary peak.

However, before he could settle, his Spiritual Sense faintly saw a beautiful figure appear beyond the horizon, only to vanish again, leaving behind a pair of hollow eyes that seemed to notice this place.

"You... have come, go back, this isn’t a place you can be."

A vast voice, carrying endless sorrow and a breath of loneliness and despair, suddenly echoed in Zhou Yan’s heart.

Zhou Yan shuddered, snapping back to reality.

Then, as if he had come to a sudden realization, his gaze became dim in that instant.

"Sigh... Did you feel a sense of lonely sword intent? When I first saw it, I was terrified. For half a year I couldn’t condense sword intent, and fear crept into my heart.

But regardless of the outcome, this place is a good one for tempering one’s will.

Originally, this was a forbidden land of the Emperor Sword Lineage, even if Uncle agreed, I was reluctant to bring you here.

But the things you said earlier made me feel that the Emperor Sword Lineage could open everything to you.

Your actions have been fully recognized by our Emperor Sword Lineage, even if you were truly from the opposing lineage, it would be the same."

Cai Xuan suddenly said much, rather emotionally.

She wasn’t an emotional person, but it was still not easy for her to speak so much. More importantly, it showed the importance of this place and that Zhou Yan had gained their recognition.

Zhou Yan had considered that everything Cai Xuan had done, even if it was merely her personal wish, surely had others watching in secret. Perhaps... it was precisely because they understood Cai Xuan so well that they allowed her to do all this.

And his actions had earned these people’s recognition.

"Indeed, there is a sense of loneliness in the sword intent here, and I am quite moved. However, there is one point, regarding what you said, that I disagree with."

Zhou Yan thought for a moment before speaking earnestly, as if he had made a decision.

"Hmm? Mr. Zhou, if you have a different opinion, feel free to share it."

Cai Xuan was curious, her beautiful eyes swirling with thought: What was Zhou Yan’s disagreement?

"The opposing lineage you mentioned, I am actually not from there... I was born in a very ordinary family. It was just a small town under a main city..."

Zhou Yan selectively revealed some details, not mentioning everything. He simply spoke of his initially average talent, and then after undergoing hardships, his bloodline mutated unexpectedly, forming the Emperor Qi Sword Body.

"So, regarding your conflicts, I do not wish to be involved, nor do I want you to misunderstand that I am from the enemy lineage. All of this is just so little Chenchen can grow up carefree, without the burden of such matters in the future."

Zhou Yan spoke seriously.

"Turns out, you naturally developed the Emperor Qi Sword Body... I understand now, Uncle must have seen this point at first glance, which is why he planned to offer you the Emperor Blood for usage! If you naturally formed the Emperor Qi Sword Body, then your compatibility with that Emperor Blood must be well over a hundred percent.

It could even be two hundred percent effective. Such that the Emperor Blood would benefit you much more than Chenchen!

With this, I retract my earlier words and earnestly invite you again, Mr. Zhou, to join our Emperor Sword Lineage."

Cai Xuan was truly moved, expressing her shock.

With her spirit and cultivation, it was rare for anything to cause her such a loss of composure, but Zhou Yan’s words had shaken her.

She finally looked at Zhou Yan with new respect.

Perhaps what Zhou Yan said seemed simple, but the hardships within could only be fully understood by Cai Xuan of the Emperor Sword Lineage.

And to reach the Sword Spirit Second Layer Heaven at such an age indicated a talent that must surely shock the universe.

Even the founder of the Emperor Sword Lineage did not display such remarkable progress, nor reach such heights around the age of twenty without reliance on external force.