Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao
Chapter 194 - 091 Lonely Sword Intent

Chapter 194: Chapter 091 Lonely Sword Intent

"This matter, I have made up my mind," Zhou Yan said with a sigh. "Even if there are benefits a million times greater, if I take them, little Chen would surely lose his way forward. So, there’s no need for further discussion; I won’t accept them.

"Furthermore, the matter of joining the Emperor Sword Lineage, I do not wish to accept either. It’s not that I have any opinions on the Emperor Sword Lineage, but I simply do not want to be restricted."

Zhou Yan sighed lightly.

Upon hearing this, Cai Xuan, who had wanted to say something, caught sight of Zhou Yan’s resolute gaze. Her heart stirred and she finally fell silent.

She knew that a person like Zhou Yan was one who stuck to his word. Once he had decided on something, it would be very hard for anyone to change his mind.

It was as if she had been persuading him the entire time. Although the outcomes at different stages were drastically different, in reality, Zhou Yan’s decision had never changed.

A sense of loss filled her heart, yet at the same time, she quickly came to terms with it.

The inheritance of the Emperor Sword Lineage had returned, which, regardless of anything else, was a cause for celebration.

With these thoughts, Cai Xuan said with a smile, "Since that is the case, I won’t say more. I will continue to show you the precipice. There are many ancient Sword Dao carvings on it, people with natural talent from the Emperor Sword Lineage would come here to gain understanding.

"Mr. Zhou, why not give it a try and see how this naturally formed Emperor Qi Sword Body fares in talent compared to the average inheritors of the Emperor Qi."

Zhou Yan intended to refuse, but Cai Xuan’s words piqued his interest.

He truly wanted to know what level of talent his Emperor Qi Sword Body had.

"Alright, then I will humbly accept your offer."

Zhou Yan looked deeply at the two lonely Sword Peaks in the distance, reminiscing about the scene he had witnessed earlier, and a sense of inexplicable melancholy lingered in his heart.

He was already able to control his emotions well, but he could not help feeling melancholic at this moment, which showed just how profound the impact of the Lonely Sword Peaks was on him.

"Sure, Mr. Zhou, this way, please."

As she spoke, Cai Xuan bowed gracefully, leading Zhou Yan forward.

This time, every one of her movements seemed to connect with the beautiful natural surroundings, delighting the eye.

Ahead was a lake with crystal-clear, emerald-green waters, like a calm mirror reflecting the solitary Sword Peaks.

Above the water, Cai Xuan’s slender, fair hands moved gracefully, as transparent as the undulating green waves. Her arms waved lightly, trailed by a smoky haze of marvelous colors, as she led Zhou Yan on.

At the same time, she spoke softly, her voice as sweet and clear as honey, comfortingly pleasant to hear.

She was truly an extraordinary woman.

At this moment, Zhou Yan felt enchanted, so much so that he even neglected the presence of the dense Lonely Sword Intent surrounding the Sword Peaks.

However, this had nothing to do with feelings. Zhou Yan liked only the fairytale-like beauty of the atmosphere.

"Here is the precipice of the Sword Peaks. There are rumors that these mountains were formed from Ni Chang Fairy’s arms. The Sword Intent on the arms was not only etched by others but also branded by herself..."

Cai Xuan sighed with a hint of melancholy.

The sigh of a woman, especially such a beautiful one, was heart-wrenching.

If it were anyone else here, they would throw themselves at her feet, willing to soothe even the slightest worry for the lady before them. But Zhou Yan, upon hearing her words, simply frowned slightly, looking at her with a puzzled expression.

"Ah, I’ve become sentimental, making Mr. Zhou laugh. But, I suppose every girl probably yearns for such a beautiful love story deep down, like the one of Ni Chang Fairy. You’ve heard of her story too, haven’t you?" Cai Xuan asked in a soft voice, her beautiful face blushing as she averted Zhou Yan’s gaze.

"Yes, I’ve heard about it, but in my view, doing all that was just doing one’s duty. It’s like how you tried to persuade me to give up the Emperor Blood, and like how I previously spared no effort to heal little Chen using my origin. It’s just an instinct under the surface.

"It stems from the heart and is moved by emotion, leaving one with a clear conscience.

"If possible, I believe if they were to do it all over again, they would choose the same, just doing all they could."

Zhou Yan’s words were not pleasing to hear, but they made sense.

At least, upon hearing them, Cai Xuan was struck by their truthfulness.

Cai Xuan murmured thoughtfully, "Ah, Mr. Zhou, you’re right. Any person with true feelings would indeed do so under such a tormented fate. Yet Ni Chang Fairy’s story has influenced countless generations of the Emperor Sword Lineage. With constant exposure, the memory is naturally deep-rooted, hence such love also becomes branded in our bones."

Zhou Yan said no more, his gaze deep as he looked at the lonely Sword Peaks.

The ethereal figure did not appear again, nor was there any word that he couldn’t be here. There were no anomalies, no longer present.

Here, though, he felt a certain indescribable sense of loneliness – solitude and despair.

This was the essence of loneliness.

Once the Lonely Sword Intent was displayed, it could command all directions and dominate heaven and earth.

It was an expression of will, an impact of a heartbroken despair.

Zhou Yan just stood there, utterly ignoring the incomparable beauty beside him, quietly apprehending the emotions.

Next to him, Cai Xuan’s eyes remained steadily fixated on Zhou Yan’s face, as though his features were at this moment more captivating than anything else.

Unnoticed by her, many more people had gathered by now, the core male and female disciples of the Emperor Sword Lineage had come, the middle-aged man with little Chen as well, and among them, several venerable old men with white hair.

Yet seeing this scene, none of them spoke. They did not disturb Zhou Yan nor interrupted Cai Xuan’s gaze.

Only when the expression on Zhou Yan’s face briefly relaxed, Cai Xuan, as if startled, hastily withdrew her gaze with a fluttering heart. Only then did she discover, to her surprise, that so many people had gathered around.

She immediately felt incredibly embarrassed, her fair face flushing red.

Blushed and rosy cheeks made her appear even more stunningly beautiful.

Such a transformation immediately captured the attention of the core disciples.

Even female disciples were utterly charmed by this boundless beauty.

"Uncle, you came and didn’t even send a word, making Cai Xuan look foolish!"

Cai Xuan pouted with mild reproach. At this moment, she naturally radiated a different kind of allure.

However, even though she spoke in a coquettish tone, she only transmitted her voice telepathically, not wanting to disturb Zhou Yan’s comprehension.

"We have seen everything from beginning to end. Alas, I didn’t expect, even though I had high regard for him, reality proves I still underestimated him.

Heavenly Sword sent back word that Zhou Yan, this man, is invincible, possessing immense opportunities... He even once gathered the essence blood of a hundred thousand ancient demon beasts on the old path, more terrifying than your Emperor’s Spirit Body."

A middle-aged man transmitted a sliver of information via spiritual sense, which immediately stirred Cai Xuan once more!

"This Zhou Yan, originally from the Zhou Family in Canglan City... Three years later, he received the ancestral inheritance of the Great Zhou Family, presumably entered a secret realm, and thus truly forged the Emperor Sword Bloodline.

But the Great Zhou Family’s Ancestor... was the true enemy who killed members of our Hou Family and Ni Chang Fairy."

"This..."

The information passed by the middle-aged man caused Cai Xuan’s face to lose all color.

She hadn’t anticipated that such an extraordinary man would now find himself on the opposite side of fate.

"I swore to slaughter all those of the Zhou bloodline who harmed our Emperor Sword Lineage... and now the first one I face is him..."

Cai Xuan transmitted her message with some difficulty.

"Forget about him because of the bloodline’s sensing, it’s difficult for us to feel hostile toward him; instead, it’s easier to develop fondness. His bloodline and Sword Body, they resonate with yours in a peculiar harmony. It’s normal for them to attract each other when together.

In his eyes, the already impressive you will shine even more. And in your eyes, he will undoubtedly captivate your heart even further.

But the love between Ancestor Hou Yi and Ni Chang Fairy was a curse. Do not get involved, do not tread the same doomed path..."

The middle-aged man offered a wry smile as he passed many thoughts her way.

For a moment, Cai Xuan felt utterly confused.

"How, how could this happen?"

She muttered to herself, unable to contain her voice any longer.

"Such is the fickleness of life, this is the way of the Heavenly Dao."

The middle-aged man sighed and said, following up with a thought transmission: "Let’s not tell Chen about this; he’s still young, he doesn’t need to bear this burden.

Besides, let’s put aside the grievances of the ancient generations for now. Other than that, I cannot think of anything else.

Actually... I realized at first glance, but the fact that I didn’t attack him already signifies that I’ve let go."

"But the other branch will definitely do everything in their power to kill him, yet his current strength is too weak, how can he avoid it?"

Cai Xuan’s heart was torn, and she voiced her worries.

"Strength insufficient? Is it really?"

The middle-aged man fell silent, then after a while, let out another bitter smile: "Maybe it’s his realm that’s a bit lacking, but... combat power... look at him, do you think his combat power is lacking?"

Cai Xuan was stunned, as if the man’s assessment had taken her by surprise.

She wanted to speak again, but at that moment, a terrifying and lonely Sword Intent suddenly soared across the sky like a world-shaking divine thunder.

The world around went silent.

This was the powerful and invincible Lonely Sword Intent, sensed and drawn forth by Zhou Yan.

At that instant, the clouds in the sky trembled, and all around fell quiet.

In the world, Only I Am Supreme, I am the Sovereign!

Wherever he stood, there lay the world beneath his feet!

This was the Path of Invincibility that Zhou Yan had comprehended at that moment.

In this Path of Invincibility, he invoked the ambiance of the Lonely Sword Intent from Lonely Sword Peak, and subsequently, he felt unbeatable.

He felt as if he had transformed into an ancient divine being, hunting down the nine Fire Flame Emperors, using the Destructive Divine Bow, Shaking Heaven Bow, and Sun-shooting Arrows to consecutively slay them, leaving behind a primordial legend.

Hou Yi shooting the sun!

He felt the gentle betrayal and departure of a woman, leaving him dead inside, invoking the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder, obliterating himself, leaving behind only blood and tears, wandering the endless void.

He also sensed a familiar woman’s silhouette, back turned to him, tears continuously falling to the ground, turning into pearls shimmering brightly.

Among them, two teardrops turned into blood-red stars, orbiting on either side of the Sword Burial Ancestor Star, becoming the origin of the blood-moon pair surrounding it.

Even more so, he saw a beautiful woman severing her own arms, exiling her soul, and disappearing into the cold, dark depths of the universe.

...

Endless Lonely Sword Intent manifested all around, and Zhou Yan didn’t know when he had awakened, now with inexplicable streaks of tears at the corner of his eyes.

Yet, he had comprehended this Lonely Sword Intent.

Somehow, just comprehended it.

After Soul Extinguishing Sword Intent and Sorrow-breaking Sword Intent, he had understood the third sword intent belonging to himself—the Lonely Sword Intent.