Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao
Chapter 391 - 041 Crazy Decision!

Chapter 391: Chapter 041 Crazy Decision!

"Zhou Ying, Zhou Qianqian, let’s go. With Zhou Yanxuan assisting the young master in the battle for the Holy Daughter’s hand, we no longer need to worry."

Zhou Gucheng calmly suggested.

Zhou Ying and Zhou Qianqian glanced at Zhou Gucheng with slight astonishment, then, seeing Zhou Yan remain silent, they knew Zhou Gucheng spoke the truth, immediately, the two women nodded and bowed respectfully, and then followed Zhou Gucheng away.

"Zhou Xuanzhe, may I ask why you have summoned us here?"

At this moment, Feng Yunyan couldn’t help but ask.

Now, she had become very low-key, or rather, almost ordinary, because after the emergence of more dazzling geniuses, her genius aura was no longer as bright as in the past.

The same was true for Mo Yuchou.

With Cai Ling’s death, Mo Yuchou had found her true self and was no longer fated to be a Void Ding Furnace, having become the real body, thereby unshackling her heart.

But she had instead become more silent and quietly reserved.

...

This was the first time Zhou Yan had seen these familiar faces in a long time.

Yet as he stood before these people, they did not recognize him.

"I have some history with the Emperor Qi Sword Body and owe him some favors; this much, merely from my name, you could probably guess," Zhou Yan said, with his hands behind his back, his voice tinged with melancholy.

"Zhou Xuanzhe... the matter with the Emperor Qi Sword Body, we all regret deeply and feel helpless," Feng Yunyan sighed.

"Indeed, it’s truly regrettable. While some of you may have opposed him in the past... you actually formed a certain friendship.

In this cruel world, though there’s no real ’friendship’ to speak of, rife with use and betrayal, some experiences are indeed indelible...

I originally planned to look after you during my training, as a way to repay him. Unfortunately, I now feel a premonition of death on this trip to the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sword Tomb.

At my level, such premonitions almost always come true. Thus, before this, I will repay the favor I owe him to you," Zhou Yan said, then turned his gaze to Feng Yunyan.

Feng Yunyan, Mo Yuchou, Cai Xuan, and others all showed signs of shame and guilt.

Zhou Yan noted this but continued, "In a battle with the Emperor Qi Sword Body, I won his Refining Technique but lost to his Talisman Array. So, I will give each of you a set of Mid Grade Soul Armor... strive to become stronger."

Zhou Yan said as he gave out the Soul Armor he had refined and later re-sacrificed, one set to each of them.

These, in fact, were partly intended for the Great Zhou Family, but now plans could not keep up with changes.

He also did not have time to refine more Soul Armor.

Feng Yunyan, Cai Xuan, and the others were shocked by Zhou Yan’s generosity, seeming almost unable to believe it.

It wasn’t until they took hold of the Soul Armor that they finally somewhat recovered.

They all felt unworthy, yet couldn’t resist Zhou Yan’s calm but undeniable presence.

In the end, they accepted these items, and Feng Yunyan, Mo Yuchou, Cai Xuan, and others all bowed respectfully and silently departed.

"Eternal Spirit, I summoned you here only to advise... be extra cautious on this trip to the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sword Tomb. I sense that you also face great danger. Whether you believe it or not, I have said my piece."

Zhou Yan glanced at Jia Yongheng, who was nearby lost in thought, and suddenly spoke.

"Thank you, Zhou Xuanzhe, it seems you have a strong sensing power. Indeed, many are bound to die in the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sword Tomb. We shall take care, and if we make it out, you and I will have a drink together."

Jia Yongheng pondered.

"I hope to have that honor," Zhou Yan said with a faint smile, bidding Jia Yongheng farewell.

Jia Yongheng did not linger either and flew away directly.

"Hou Ling, Jiuxian."

"We’ve decided that in the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sword Tomb, we will accompany you and cooperate with you. If we die, we die together," Hou Ling and Jiuxian said to each other, then stated in unison.

"That would be good."

Zhou Yan nodded. The two women then flew away directly.

"Zhou Yan..."

Seeing that only their inner circle of five remained, Lee Lianqing cautiously called out.

"You all... give up the journey to the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sword Tomb. Lee Lianqing, your inheritance is formidable, and you have the Soul Armor I refined... spend this time in closed-door cultivation. Do not emerge unless you have understood the ’Xuan Restriction.’

Although I do not know what will happen, if I survive the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sword Tomb, Lee Lianqing, I will completely let go of past grievances."

"Stupid... Zhou, Zhou Yan, are you, are you serious?"

Lee Lianqing was moved and exclaimed.

"Actually, I don’t remember anything from the past, so there’s no blame to be held."

Zhou Yan sighed again.

After the mutation of his soul, he distinctly sensed an unknown, terrifying threat of death.

There had never been a time more dire than this!

It was as if a dense shadow were pressing down on his heart, making it difficult for him to breathe.

"You will safely make it out!"

Lee Lianqing affirmed confidently.

As she spoke, she took the initiative to walk towards Zhou Yan and then took a string of spiritual pearls off her wrist, sliding them onto Zhou Yan’s hand.

"No need, this holy artifact won’t save my life. I will find an opportunity myself to break free from this shroud of deathly shadows."

Zhou Yan dismissively sent the holy beads back to her.

Lee Lianqing was taken aback, somewhat surprised that Zhou Yan addressed the "holy artifact" openly.

"I know your heart, but this is your life-defining item, I cannot take it. Live well, you, Qiushui, Lanruo, Xian Yue, and the little bell...

If I make it out alive, I will indeed form my own force, and I will recruit you all."

Zhou Yan said, glancing at Guan Qiushui again.

Guan Qiushui tremblingly walked over to Zhou Yan’s side.

Zhou Yan reached out and took her hand, causing her body to tremble again.

However, at that moment, a wisp of the Sword Illusion Realm’s light suddenly traveled from Zhou Yan’s palm into Guan Qiushui’s palm.

Guan Qiushui sensed it, trembling once again, yet she showed no outward sign.

"You all, listen to me, engage diligently in cultivation. Grasp the ’Xuan Restriction’, and then you can control your own fates."

"Uh-huh..."

Guan Qiushui softly agreed, tears already falling.

"You all should leave..."

"Can I... touch you one more time?" Guan Qiushui asked tremblingly.

"...Wait until I come back from the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sword Tomb. I’m afraid that if I touch now and lose the bond, I may never have the chance later."

Zhou Yan paused for a moment and denied Guan Qiushui’s request.

...

The wind soughed, and leaves rustled.

Autumn deepened.

Somehow, the autumn in this world had deepened.

The cold wind howled, the world bleak.

"Changed my constitution, changed the rules? Or changed the Qi Fortune and Fate?"

"Or, was it the moment I changed, naturally shattering Yanyan’s sealing? Was my essential Sword Body captured by someone?"

"Or could it be... my genius, alarming those people, worrying them about my uncontrollable power?"

...

Zhou Yan pondered many questions, yet could not find the answers.

This unknown, lethal danger, where it stemmed from he did not know, but it would occur within the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sword Tomb.

Yet he could not avoid going to the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sword Tomb.

What needed to be concluded was concluded.

What needed to be let go was let go.

What ties were left?

Zhou Yan looked up, gazing at the rising blood moon in the sky.

He found that he had never felt more lonely or helpless than at this moment.

"One last ten percent of Origin Energy left, and one more night before entering the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sword Tomb... This night, then, let’s unseal the Emperor Qi Sword Body, truly integrate with the Emperor Qi Thunder Flame Sword Body, and lay bare all the secrets!"

"Even in death, I, Zhou Yan, must shock the world! And let Ning’er know that for her, I am fearless, ready to defy Heaven and Earth!"

At this moment, Zhou Yan made a crazy decision!