Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao
Chapter 411 - 061 That Dead End

Chapter 411: Chapter 061 That Dead End

The emerald-clad woman appeared clearly startled and bewildered upon seeing Zhou Lingyao, as if she could hardly believe it.

On the other hand, Holy Daughter Jiang Yuning remained ever calm and silent.

"Ping’er, I am Zhou Lingyao, but in my previous life, I was the first generation Emperor Qi Sword Body, Lee Jidao."

Zhou Lingyao said with a bitter smile.

"You... sigh, indeed fate toys with us."

The woman named ’Ping’er,’ clad in emerald Soul Armor, sighed softly, finally restraining her emotions as she spoke gently.

"Holy Daughter, have you decided to proceed this way?"

Ni Chang approached with some worry.

"I know he is unharmed, but given my circumstances, I have no way out. Therefore, I hope to do something for him. The Evil King must die!"

Holy Daughter Jiang Yuning stated calmly.

Her gaze was extremely resolute.

"Alright, we understand, but the ghosts of Netherworld Palace are truly unreliable. They might just bring about an endless catastrophe, destroying the Sword Ancestor Star."

Ni Chang hesitated slightly.

"I have calculated it all, when the time comes, the Nine Origin Sword God will act. Everyone thinks he has been in seclusion at Thunder Flame Breaking Path Mountain, but how could a living god fall so easily? Not only will Sword Burial Ancestor Star be fine, it will transform into something even more unfathomably deep."

The Holy Daughter spoke indifferently.

Zhou Lingyao and Ni Chang exchanged a look, displaying shock and horror in their eyes.

"Besides, I am offering up my Life Soul, leaving behind my will. If the Netherworld Eight Soul Envoys do not comply with the requirements, their efforts will surely be in vain. In this endless universe, I am probably the only one capable of deriving a peerless Life Soul. They can’t afford to gamble and would not dare to."

"How will the Life Soul be handed over?"

Zhou Lingyao asked, his face full of solemnity.

"I will deliver it personally. For the young master, what does it matter if I never transcend reincarnation? The great kindness he has shown me is immense, and I will ensure this task is accomplished!"

Ping’er immediately took up the conversation.

Holy Daughter Jiang Yuning’s expression shifted slightly, but she reluctantly sighed.

It was her first sigh under her calm demeanor.

This sigh revealed much helplessness.

But this was surely the best method because, apart from Ping’er, no one else was trustworthy or capable enough to enter the Life and Death Netherworld with the Life Soul.

"Ping’er, entering the Life and Death Netherworld, without grasping the Original Dao, will certainly result in the destruction of your physical body, leaving you with no way out..." Zhou Lingyao said, his face conflicted, but still explaining everything in detail.

"Yes, I know, but it doesn’t matter. The only regret is that I will never see the young master again. If I could see him one last time, I would have no regrets and could die peacefully."

Ping’er’s gaze showed a hint of desolation, but her resolve was profoundly deep.

"Perhaps, there’s still a chance to see him. I’ve seen him before—he has awakened the Thunderflame Sword Body from his previous life. I’m not sure how well he has integrated that. I didn’t look at him, acting quite cold. Maybe, in this upcoming battle against the Evil King, we might encounter him since he is exactly within the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sword Tomb area."

Holy Daughter pondered for a moment before speaking softly.

Ping’er’s heart tightened.

"Don’t worry, this time, to annihilate the Evil King, we will spare no effort and ensure no mishaps occur that would endanger him."

Ni Chang immediately reassured her.

Ping’er then relaxed slightly.

Not just Ping’er, even Holy Daughter Jiang Yuning seemed noticeably more at ease at this moment.

Ni Chang and Zhou Lingyao exchanged glances, both sensing the deep affection these two women held for Zhou Yan, making their hearts even heavier.

Because if the Life Soul is given to the Netherworld Palace, the Holy Daughter will no longer be the Holy Daughter, effectively giving away her own life.

"Actually, you should have given the Life Soul to Zhou Yan, secretly joining him to integrate and cultivate together in Dual Cultivation, condensing the Yin Yang Origin Mark. By doing so... the two of you could take a terrifying step forward."

Zhou Lingyao pondered for a moment and then spoke,

"Indeed, this Zhou Yan, his body contains the original bloodline from our first generation—Pangu Bloodline. If he undergoes Yin and Yang Dual Cultivation with you and their souls combine, it could certainly break many shackles, and achieving the Nine Changes of Sword Void is possible!"

Ni Chang Fairy also sighed,

"Once achieved, as long as the Evil King lives, he is destined to die. The hatred between the Evil King and Divine Fist Saint is unimaginably deep. Since the Evil King has now comprehended the Supreme Dao, instead of letting Zhou Yan be killed by this curse of Red Face, it is better to help him resolve the troubles ahead.

Without these, he could potentially reach much further and find a better Daoist couple."

Holy Daughter Jiang Yuning said calmly,

"As I speak, I sigh again: sometimes, to love someone is to give them an expansive sky to soar in, to grant them a beautiful future.

Instead of us being together and suffering torture and humiliation, it is better for me to die early, to bear all the pain with all my might, maintaining my purity and departing in peace.

The reason pain is pain is because there is nothing in the heart to cling to.

I have my love for him, and thus, sacrificing everything, even enduring endless torment, is happiness."

The words of the Holy Daughter were plain yet shook one to the core.

At this moment, even Ling He, a genius similarly accomplished, who had also comprehended the Xuan Restriction, felt incredibly ashamed when compared to the Holy Daughter.

Not only that, she even felt like an ugly duckling while the Holy Daughter was like a heavenly Immortal Crane, beyond comparison.

She suddenly felt the vast difference between their essences and finally understood that the woman Zhou Yan was devoted to truly was peerless and incomparable.

Even a maid beside the Holy Daughter, she, Ling He, couldn’t compare at all.

"Holy Daughter... regardless, if the Evil King dies later, you will still face the phase of the Holy Daughter seeking a spouse, what then?"

"I have thought it over; I will marry the Xuans of Ji Wu, who has ancient comprehenders of the Origin behind him. But before that, I will slay Ji Wu... Not only to preserve my purity but also to eliminate enemies that hinder Zhou Yan’s progress—I can sense his great hostility towards Zhou Yan. Zhou Yan needs time to grow; for the Emperor Qi Sword Body and Thunderflame Sword Body to merge is indeed difficult. Even comprehending the Origin Dao might not suffice. Only when he reaches the pinnacle of the Sword Soul Three Heavens does he qualify to battle Ji Wu, but that is merely qualification."

The Holy Daughter spoke slowly.

Regarding this matter, she had no intention to conceal, openly sharing her plans.

"I am now worried that given Zhou Yan’s abilities, he might pass the marital combat trial and emerge first."

Ni Chang pondered slightly and then spoke,

"It will be difficult for him to win, even if he defeats Ji Wu. With the Divine Artifact crafting Saint standing behind Ji Wu, the Sovereign of Yaochi Sacred Land, Yaochi Saint, would have no choice but to choose Ji Wu, because that Saint could craft invincible Holy Artifacts and even touch the threshold of Divine Artifacts.

The immense gap renders the Yaochi Saint without a choice. The competition for the Holy Daughter’s hand is tough for Zhou Yan."

"Unless, behind Zhou Yan, a true significant figure emerges, but that... is virtually impossible. Back then, Lee Ran gave up his life for Zhou Yan to have this life, only then did he make a deal with Lei Yuan, the Thunder Origin Sword God, also the Nine Origin Sword God.

Now, Brother Lee Ran has fallen... Zhou Yan, without any backers, each step must be incredibly tough."

Zhou Lingyao discussed the past matters, filled with sighs.

"I wonder if the Holy Bear that followed Lee Ran is still around; if it is, matters might be easier." Ni Chang mused.

"That stinky Dog Bear... that’s a Demon Beast more likely to mess things up than to fix them. It’s better if it’s not around; if it is, it will only cause big problems."

Zhou Lingyao’s face suddenly took on a bizarre expression, and then somewhat speechlessly added,

"If it is around, its strength might not even be one percent of what it once had; after all, Wan Jian Tian has died. The owner of the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sword Tomb was once so glorious—sadly, he’s gone as well."

Jiang Yuning pondered slightly and then said,

"Those past times are now behind us. Thinking back, I even dared to slay the ten princes of the Golden Crow Clan; now, truly, nothing is as it once was."

Zhou Lingyao continued to sigh deeply.

Hearing this, Jiang Yuning couldn’t help but fall silent.

"Perhaps, if the figure from Tianji Mountain is willing to intervene, there might be some chance," Ni Chang Fairy speculated after a moment of thought.

"He has long left the Nine Origin Universe for a Plane, an unfathomably formidable place. Even the Heavenly Dao Soul Stone of Tianji Mountain’s lineage has shattered; likely, that person is beyond saving too."

The news from the Holy Daughter once again profoundly affected Ni Chang and Zhou Lingyao.

The two of them could only give a wry smile, knowing that this time, they were truly at a dead end.