Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao
Chapter 195 - 092 Tao Generates One

Chapter 195: Chapter 092 Tao Generates One

Lonely Sword Intent is a Supreme Dao.

Those who could comprehend it were surely beings of creation.

In the Forbidden Land of inheritance of the Emperor Sword Lineage, historically, no one had truly comprehended such a Sword Intent. At most, they could only combine with this Sword Intent to form their own Tao.

Zhou Yan was no exception, but instead of combining, he fully embraced the Lonely Sword Intent, making it a part of his own Tao.

From the specific to the general, seeing one spot reveals the whole leopard.

The gap between these two situations was too significant to ignore.

It was like comparing a person secluded in a corner to another traversing the four seas, as vast as the difference between fireflies and the bright moon.

Yet, historically, those fortunate enough to discern some divine abilities of the Lonely Sword Intent were considered geniuses of the Emperor Sword Lineage.

Among them, Cai Xuan was regarded as the foremost genius because she had discerned twelve types of Sword Intent.

At this time, both Cai Xuan and the middle-aged man believed that Zhou Yan comprehending two or even three types of Sword Intent was already quite impressive.

Even they had thought that Zhou Yan might only comprehend one type of Sword Intent, barely qualifying.

They guessed right. Zhou Yan had only comprehended one type of Sword Intent, but it was an origin-level Sword Intent.

Dao begets one, one begets two, two beget three, three beget all things.

The geniuses of the Emperor Sword Lineage, like Cai Xuan, had comprehended several of those myriad Sword Intents, but the one Zhou Yan had discerned was the primal one, the topmost one!

Moreover, he had not only comprehended it, but he had also derived something unique from this origin-level Sword Intent to form his own unique course of Tao.

This was exceedingly terrifying.

Even outstanding women like Cai Xuan and other geniuses who had some reservations about Zhou Yan were now utterly convinced.

The next time they looked at Zhou Yan, their gazes had turned fervent.

It was a deep, innate respect for such a genius!

Not only that, many were star-struck, and even several white-haired elders nearly bulged their eyes out.

Had it not been for the presence of so many people, they would probably have rushed to Zhou Yan’s side to inquire about his secrets.

...

Zhou Yan was unaware that this comprehension had made him into a genius that attracted everyone’s attention.

He also didn’t know that due to this comprehension, he had become the ideal Daoist partner in the hearts of many talented young women of the Emperor Sword Lineage.

He was even more oblivious to the fact that by fully comprehending the Lonely Sword Intent, he had become the most respected and revered person within the Emperor Sword Lineage, regarded as a ’noble person’ by those at the Elder level.

All these things, Zhou Yan was unaware of.

At this moment, he was completely immersed in such a Sword Intent, using the Sword Intent to refine his own universe, turning the Purple Flame Void a bit more complete, and making himself stronger.

Such a transformation in the Sword Intent greatly benefitted his soul.

Zhou Yan knew that his soul had undergone changes and, having merged with part of his Master’s soul, it had become extraordinarily formidable. Now undergoing continuous transformations, he had started on a path different from theirs.

Previously, in the Sword Heart Realm, Zhou Yan could feel that his soul was as potent as those of cultivators in the Sword Soul Realm, but now, having reached the Sword Spirit Second Layer Heaven and undergone another transformation, he no longer felt the strength of his soul.

This power seemed to have transcended, no longer affected by the rules of this world.

This was transcendence.

Dao begets one, one begets two, two beget three, three beget all things. Heaven nurtures man with all things.

But Zhou Yan’s comprehension had derived a unique Tao from the Unity.

He had birthed a Tao, a Tao of his own Sword Intent.

The Tao of Lonely Sword Intent.

This Tao, originating here yet not entirely of this place, merely gave him a direction for comprehension. Even without utilizing the origin, he had birthed his own Tao.

Then, this Tao had embraced that Lonely Sword Intent.

Ancient powerhouses here had made Dao beget one, one beget two, even unto three beget all things.

Yet, Zhou Yan here had birthed a Tao.

This clearly established superiority.

He understood in his heart that such an experience was unreplicable, possibly due to some inexplicable fortune or potentially the unseen assistance of that mysterious figure that had suddenly appeared on the peak.

Therefore, despite such an achievement, Zhou Yan had little emotional fluctuation, for his vision had never once lingered on this world. In a world where strength was valued more than life itself, he regarded it lightly.

...

After a long while, the Lonely Sword Intent ceased, and all around was silence.

There stood Zhou Yan, like a lonely crane, in quiet solitude.

His garments billowed, and his black hair flew about, his demeanor profound, as if he was on the verge of ascending and becoming an Immortal.

Standing there, he had already become a peak, an eternal memory that could not be erased in the hearts of those present.

This would be the myth and legend of the Emperor Sword Lineage to be remembered through the ages!

"Mr. Zhou, you are truly remarkable. You are the first in our Emperor Sword Lineage to fully comprehend the Lonely Sword Intent. Your talent surpasses that of the most gifted geniuses in the history of our lineage, making you truly the first!"

Cai Xuan appeared next to Zhou Yan again, her beautiful eyes showing a hint of excitement and madness as she looked at him. Her emotions were quite intense and out of control, and that fiery gaze was also incredibly strong.

"Actually, I never thought about understanding these; it was just a synchronization with the Tao, because before I came here, I had thought about comprehending a Sword Intent similar to this.

Before this Sword Intent, I also had comprehended two types of Sword Intent with similar properties."

Zhou Yan thought for a moment and spoke truthfully.

"What, self-comprehension?!"

At that moment, the entire Emperor Sword Lineage was astounded; the disciples looked at Zhou Yan with incredulous eyes, unable to believe that in this era, there could be someone who could self-comprehend such primordial Sword Intent!

Such ancient Sword Intent, being able to condense one kind was already a prodigious genius, and to condense several kinds...

Cai Xuan was completely stunned, staring at Zhou Yan as if he were a monster, and the middle-aged man and a group of elders beside him couldn’t hide their shock. Their lips twitched a few times, then, upon careful contemplation and realizing the essence of the issue, their eyes uncontrollably shone like the sun.

When they looked at Zhou Yan again, their gazes had finally changed.

"Yes, it’s actually just trifling things, and it could also be considered a reflection on the Heavenly Dao."

Zhou Yan smiled and said softly.

At that moment, the atmosphere suddenly became even more serene, as if any word Zhou Yan said would be a teaching; no one dared to listen to him speak without seriousness, for it seemed that every word represented a transcendence, a Supreme Dao.

"Mr. Zhou... No, Zhou Spiritualist, then, this reflection, exactly, exactly..."

Cai Xuan blushed slightly, but her gaze remained infatuated as she looked at Zhou Yan, because even though she knew such a question was impolite, she couldn’t help herself.

"The Tao is vast, and all paths lead to the same destination. Sometimes, what delves deep into the spirit is not necessarily the Tao but our own emotions.

Three thousand paths may lead to one true transmission. Thus, those emotions that delve deeply into the spirit must also be a path, a path that solidifies the self within our hearts.

And since the heart can hold everything, its relationship with the Tao becoming one is also natural.

Thus, I take my heart as my Tao, if I have the Heart of Invincibility, then I cultivate the Path of Invincibility. If my heart is eternal, then my spirit is invincible."

"The Natural Dao, carrying virtue and enriching things. The path of my heart, embracing the universe, proving the heavenly vault, reaching up to the Nine Netherworlds, and looking down upon the underworld!

The sea embraces all rivers, broadness is greatness, sheer cliffs a thousand ren high, being desireless makes one rigid. If my heart is like the bright moon, it can illuminate a part of heaven and earth..."

The Path of Spirit, the Path of Emotions, and being emotional is the Affectionate Sword Dao.

Actually, these are all various aspects of both the Affectionate Sword Dao and the Lifeless Sword Dao.

Zhou Yan merely spoke a few casual sentences, yet they resonated profoundly in that place.

Reverberating sounds linger, enduring for three days.

Zhou Yan’s words allowed many disciples of the Emperor Sword Lineage to feel the Supreme Dao, to sense a transcendental Path of Invincibility; hence, those disciples, more or less, all made significant progress.

Those who could come to this Forbidden Land were all geniuses.

The vastness of the world meant a vast population; even if the probability of geniuses emerging was one in a million, in the Emperor Sword Lineage, with countless small spaces, each small space harbored billions of people.

Among them, countless geniuses stood out and were sent to the Emperor Sword Lineage.

After various tests in the Emperor Sword Lineage, and a process of survival of the fittest, thus those few hundred genius disciples who could appear in the Forbidden Land were truly the cream of the crop. If, with Zhou Yan’s demonstration of Sword Intent and such personal explanations of insights, they could not comprehend and breakthrough, then these individuals were not geniuses, but rather, wastes.

It was also for this reason, many disciples who had listened to Zhou Yan’s teachings had already spontaneously elevated his status to another level!

Even though Zhou Yan’s bloodline and the Emperor Sword Lineage were identical, and he could potentially be an enemy, they still held immense respect for him in their hearts.

...

"Zhou Spiritualist, originally this was to be an expression of gratitude towards you; unexpectedly, instead, I owe you a great favor. Thus, you must take this Emperor Blood, for it will pave a new path for you."

In the ancient sacrificial site of the Emperor Sword Lineage, the middle-aged man, Hou Yan, spoke these words with utmost sincerity.

Only now did Zhou Yan learn that this middle-aged man was the current Clan Leader of the Emperor Sword Lineage, named Hou Yan. And little Chen Chen, Cai Xuan, and others, also carried the ’Hou’ surname.

This was an ancient surname, also a massive surname.

All who bore this surname were definitely bearers of this lineage’s inheritance!

"Yes, Master, little Chen Chen is confident that someday I will surpass all ages, breaking the shackles of heaven and earth, hence I also do not require this Emperor Blood! Now, Heavenly-Sword brother says Master’s family, relatives, and all parties are in trouble, and this Emperor Blood is undoubtedly compatible with Master, and its effects are against the heavens, so please do not refuse, okay?"

Little Chen Chen said very earnestly at this time.

"Yes, Zhou Spiritualist, currently, hearing that you still need to go to Guang Han Hall, you must achieve the Sword Soul before then. Once you break the shackles, with the Sword Intent you have now comprehended, achieving Sword Spirit will be effortless.

Then, you will have some hope in Guang Han Hall."

At that time, a young man came before Zhou Yan and said with immense respect.

"You... Heavenly Sword Spirit Chen Tianjian? You..."

Zhou Yan felt gratified by their persuasion, but this youth in front of him was somewhat surprising.