Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao
Chapter 359 - 011 Ancestral Thunder Sword Dao

Chapter 359: Chapter 011 Ancestral Thunder Sword Dao

"Yes, actually, we heard everything you said to the elder of the Yin Water Clan before, which is why we were eager to join forces to deal with those from the Yin Water Clan and inquire about the situation with you," Zhou Gucheng explained with a sigh.

"However, Brother Zhou Yan hates the members of the Outer Domain Clans, and we naturally abhor these cultivators who commit all sorts of evil deeds in our Southern Wilderness.

Not only do these cultivators commit crimes, treating our human race as their cultivation resources and food, but it is also because of them that Brother Zhou Yan has suffered attacks from all under the heavens. These people truly deserve death!"

Zhou Ying said through clenched teeth.

The killing intent emanating from her was extremely intense.

Zhou Yan, upon seeing the woman like this, for some reason felt an inexplicable discomfort in his heart.

But he repressed these emotions and said, "I understand and support your actions.

For all three of you to have combat power breaking three is no small feat, and while your combat power is not low, it is still somewhat difficult to traverse this world.

But... the combination of the three of you is extremely powerful, breaking through combat power level six or even seven is not out of the question, and you also possess these powerful combat armors and weapons, truly remarkable. If the Emperor Qi Sword Body knew this, he would surely rest with a smile in the netherworld."

Zhou Yan said softly.

"I hope so. Right now, everyone wants to avoid any connection with the Emperor Qi Sword Body, yet you dared to publicly acknowledge that the Purple Flame attack of the Emperor Qi Sword Body was learned from you, earning my, Zhou Gucheng’s, admiration. You are quite the character!"

"At the same time, we respect your name as well."

Zhou Gucheng and Zhou Qianqian said almost simultaneously.

"A name is just a symbol, after all. Seeing as we are having such agreeable conversation, why not join forces and obliterate all the members of the Three-Eyed Clan here as well? What do you think?"

"That would be excellent!"

Zhou Gucheng and the others immediately agreed to Zhou Yan’s proposal.

"However, before we take action, take a look at this."

As Zhou Gucheng spoke, he suddenly gave a light pat with his hand, then inscribed extremely ancient runes single-handedly, a technique that was somewhat similar to the sealing techniques Zhou Yan had used in the past.

Quickly, a Sword Illusion Realm appeared, but this Sword Illusion Realm was inscribed onto a piece of Spirit Jade.

"Take this. Your Thunderflame Sword Body is the progenitor of all Thunder Element sword bodies, and moreover, since you are a friend of Young Master Zhou Yan, you are my friend, Zhou Gucheng. I will transfer to you my understanding of the Thunderbolt Profound Meaning in its entirety."

Zhou Gucheng pondered, then looked deeply at Zhou Yan’s forehead, his gaze lingering on the Thunder Seal there for a moment before he turned to glance at Zhou Ying.

Zhou Ying silently nodded her head to show approval of Zhou Gucheng’s action, only then did Zhou Gucheng hand over the Spirit Jade to Zhou Yan.

Zhou Yan didn’t care about the trio’s actions and harbored no suspicions towards them. In his heart, he did not oppose their actions; it was as though everything was naturally supposed to be this way.

He then picked up the Sword Illusion Realm and began to meticulously sense it.

...

"Thunder is the Divine Punishment of Heaven and Earth. Cultivate one’s own will and comprehend invincible might."

"The Divine Punishment of Heaven and Earth, no creature can withstand!"

"The Heart of Nature, the Path of Invincibility."

"Unrivalled am I, Only I Am Supreme."

...

"Thunder is adept at suppression, with endless Thunder Intent, subjugating all evils under the heavens, subjugating all life of Heaven and Earth, and deriving a sliver of Heavenly Mechanism. With this sliver of Heavenly Mechanism as your means of attack, it will make it impossible for cultivators to hide or defend."

"To comprehend the Thunderbolt Profound Meaning is to ensure that the enemy before you inadvertently receives a strike from a sword.

If that strike is well-coordinated, it can annihilate the enemy with a single sword stroke."

...

The Sword Illusion Realm contained introductions and explanations about Thunder, methods of using Thunder.

It also included the Ancestral Thunder Sword Skill and Ancestor Thunder Divine Light that Zhou Gucheng had practiced.

This way, known as the ’Ancestral Thunder Sword Dao,’ is suitable for the Ancestor Thunder Sword Body to cultivate.

But Zhou Yan’s Thunderflame Sword Body, being the origin of all Thunder Element sword bodies and the ancestor of all Thunder Element sword bodies, could also cultivate this Sword Dao.

The fearsome aspect of this Sword Dao lies in its ability to produce a powerful restraining force. Once carelessly struck by a technique, the victim would instantly lose all combat power.

This is tantamount to instantly crippling the enemy.

Although this period is very brief, in a duel between masters, this fleeting moment is of utmost importance!

Upon seeing this, Zhou Yan suddenly had a moment of sudden enlightenment, feeling a sense of familiarity that he hadn’t felt in a long time.

It was as if he had once experienced this Sword Dao’s power firsthand.

After a long while, Zhou Yan crushed the Spirit Jade and was about to bow in respect to Zhou Gucheng, but was stopped by him, who said, "Zhou Lingzhe, meeting is predestined fate; since we get along, there’s no need for formalities.

Otherwise, if Young Master knew on the other side, I, Zhou Gucheng, would have no face to meet Young Master after my death."

"Zhou Lingzhe, you are a friend of Brother Zhou Yan, and you must have a very close relationship. Although we do not know the details of your relationship, this is also a way we can help," Zhou Yingrou spoke softly.

"Now, there is another matter... I hope Zhou Lingzhe can lend us a hand," interjected Zhou Qianqian after a moment of silence, making a rather abrupt request.

"Hmm? Say anything that you need me to do," responded Zhou Yan.

Zhou Yan did not hesitate and spoke directly.

"It’s like this... Brother Zhou Yan may be gone, but he had a last wish, which was to marry the Holy Daughter. But now that he is no more... even in his absence, the Holy Daughter must not fall into the hands of his enemies. Thus, I hope you, Zhou Lingzhe, can participate in the contest to become the Holy Daughter’s suitor.

This time, we have traveled the world, seeking some of Brother Zhou Yan’s friends to help participate. Those who have agreed to this so far include Young Master Hou Ling, Hou Tianjian, Zhou Qian, Fairy Cai Xuan, Gongcheng Diewu, and the Eternal Spirit among others.

Oh, this contest for the suitor does not limit gender, many extraordinary women who admire female cultivators will also participate.

Among those I have sought, aside from Young Master Hou Ling, Fairy Cai Xuan, and the Eternal Spirit who all have a certain chance, the others have slim hopes. As for strong individuals from the Huangfu Family, the Tianji Mountain, and others, we couldn’t even make contact.

Previously, I witnessed your combat power, Zhou Lingzhe, comparable to the strength of Void Three. You also have a chance, and I hope you can participate... Even if lacking the strength to win, at least make it difficult for those foreign race cultivators and those from the Evil King’s lineage."

Zhou Qianqian softly revealed a series of secretive matters.

Zhou Yan was momentarily stunned.

A contest to marry the Holy Daughter... His goal was to marry the Holy Daughter, and now three people were actually asking him to participate in the contest to marry her... Was there any need for hesitation?

"Rest assured, I have been prepared for this for some time. Even if you didn’t ask, I would participate, and I would aim for first place!"

Zhou Yan did not hesitate and agreed directly.

"In that case... thank you, Zhou Lingzhe."

Zhou Qianqian said this and bowed gracefully.

Zhou Ying and Zhou Gucheng both bowed in a salute.

"You have aided me, yet you treat me so kindly, I am the one who should be ashamed. Alright, now let us have a fierce battle and teach these foreign race Three-Eyed clan cultivators a lesson!"

Zhou Yan spoke boldly.

"Then, let’s take action!"

Zhou Gucheng and the others immediately perked up, a fierce killing intent shining in their eyes.

...

"Chichi—"

Endless Thunder shattered everything around it.

Zhou Yan, having mastered the Ancestral Thunder Sword Dao and with combat power that shook the heavens and the earth, bombarded with Thunder, as if a great calamity from heaven and earth had descended. The endless Three-Eyed clan cultivators began to scream pitifully.

Some powerful Three-Eyed cultivators had not even managed to release the destructive beams of light from the vertical eyes on their foreheads before they were pinned down and frozen by Zhou Gucheng’s Ancestor Thunder Sword Qi, then slain by Zhou Ying’s Heavenly Spirit Sword Body wielding the Heavenly Spirit Sword. Following that, the Essence Qi of these dead cultivators was devoured by Zhou Qianqian’s Soul Devouring Sword Body Sword Spirit, transforming into highly refined energy, and distributed among the three to absorb.

Zhou Yan did not vie for this energy, even actively suppressing his own Thunder Seal’s Power of Devouring, to allow the three to strengthen themselves further.

He didn’t know why he felt compelled to do this, but he believed he must act this way.

The battle carried no suspense; it was a unilateral slaughter.

The Three-Eyed clan members here, just like those of the Yin Water Clan, were only guarded by a few Double Transcendence Sword Void Realm cultivators without any truly powerful cultivators in residence, thus no large-scale battle broke out.

After all, this town itself wasn’t very large and didn’t have any experts appear.

Lee Lianqing might be somewhat powerful, but with serious injuries, she couldn’t even evoke her Sword Spirit Realm power.

And Guan Qiushui was even close to being schemed against, refined into a Ding Furnace, how could she fight against Void Realm foreign cultivators?

For them, these forces were formidable but for Zhou Yan and Zhou Gucheng, they were as easy as blowing off dust – to destroy was to destroy.

"You—our Three-Eyed clan’s Young Master will avenge us!"

A One Transcendence Sword Void Realm member of the Three-Eyed clan had just opened the vertical eye on his forehead, about to unleash the Light of Destruction, but was directly struck by Zhou Qianqian’s Devouring Sword Spirit.

His body instantly withered and aged, exploding without a drop of blood spilled. His entire body was drained and decayed!

This Soul Devouring Sword Body’s Sword Spirit, the Power of Devouring, was terrifying.

Even Zhou Yan found such a method slightly disconcerting.

He seemed to glimpse, through this scene, the astonishing future of these three individuals.

"Okay, everyone is dead..." Zhou Gucheng said indifferently, with a moment of melancholy and distraction.

"Yes, we also need to leave now, to search for those friends we can find and join them to confront the geniuses of Evil King’s lineage returning from the Outer Domain."

Zhou Ying sighed.

"Zhou Lingzhe, this is where we part." Zhou Qianqian saluted Zhou Yan with a cupped fist as a goodbye.

Zhou Yan instinctively returned the salute with a cupped fist and bade farewell to the three.

"Zhou Lingzhe, those geniuses from the Outer Domain are very adept at Sealing attacks. However, the Power of Thunder is exactly what can shatter all suppression methods. Your Sword Body is envied by all who cultivate the Thunder Element Sword Body, so in the future, you should delve deeper into the Thunder and fully unleash your potential."

As the three were leaving, Zhou Gucheng suddenly turned back and thoughtfully left these words.

This statement made Zhou Yan’s heart shiver; he seemed to grasp some key point in an instant.

But he did not ponder deeply, simply nodding calmly and watching the three depart.

It was only long after the three had completely vanished that a contemplative look appeared in Zhou Yan’s eyes.

Previously, because of a single reminder from Zhou Gucheng, Zhou Yan thought of a method to break the Sealing.