Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao
Chapter 414 - 064 Ancient Array Slaughter Saint [1]

Chapter 414: Chapter 064 Ancient Array Slaughter Saint [1]

"Is that so?"

The voice of the Evil King carried over, followed by a tremendous surge of blood and qi throughout his body, and a fearsome Sword Intent launched towards the Netherworld Eight Soul Envoys. However, the body of the Soul Envoy merely flickered, and the Evil King’s Sword Intent missed its mark.

It was at this moment that Heaven and Earth suddenly underwent a terrifying change; the array that had trapped the Saint suddenly erupted, transforming into a Divine-level Array.

At the same time, an endless killing intent gradually emerged.

At this moment, everyone within the array felt the crisis of impending death.

"Not bad, everyone’s here, just right to kill them all!"

After twelve differently colored Yuan Magnetic Light Columns appeared, a giant demon beast bear drenched in blood suddenly emerged.

But its body was hidden within the light columns and could not be attacked.

"Battle Sky Bear Saint, you, you’re still alive?!"

The Evil King’s face drastically changed.

The faces of the Netherworld Eight Soul Envoys, Qian Saint, and others also changed remarkably.

Only Zhou Lingyao, Ni Chang Fairy, and Holy Daughter Jiang Yuning remained relatively composed.

"Of course, I’m alive. You scoundrels are not dead yet, how could I possibly die?! Moreover, after killing you and refining your Spirit Essence Souls, I, Xiong Ba, will breakthrough to the Divine Realm and then annihilate all your clans!

Also, you scoundrels of Netherworld Palace, don’t let me find the way into Netherworld Palace, or I will make sure you find no peace!"

The voice of Xiong Ba was chilling and filled with hatred.

His gaze was cold and ruthless.

"Stinky Dog Bear, you want to kill me?!"

Zhou Lingyao’s face darkened as she spoke coldly.

"Lee Jidao?! So it was you... I have no choice in this matter. The Killing Array has been activated in order to eliminate the Evil King, Netherworld Eight Soul Envoys, and this Red Face calamity, Holy Daughter Jiang Yuning. Rest assured, I will take good care of your descendants!"

Xiong Ba seemed somewhat helpless, but he concealed this emotion well and spoke directly.

Then, he spat out a mouthful of blood, about to activate the Killing Array and slaughter everyone.

But at that moment, this gush of blood was blocked by a streak of blue light.

Zhou Yan also stepped into the Yuan Magnetic Light Columns, his body torn and covered in blood, looking extremely wretched.

But he blocked the blood Xiong Ba used to activate the array.

"Zhou Yan, what are you doing? Do you know the consequences of what you’re doing? If the Netherworld Eight Soul Envoys continue to live, it’s unthinkable! The Evil King has already comprehended the Original Dao, and if he lives, he will undoubtedly throw the world into chaos! And Holy Daughter Jiang Yuning, this Red Face calamity, can only bring endless disasters, you must stay away from them as you grow!"

Xiong Ba bellowed furiously.

This time, he almost could not restrain himself from attacking Zhou Yan.

"I know."

Zhou Yan replied softly.

His voice was very light, yet everyone present heard it.

At this moment, Qian Saint, Cheng Saint, Hua Saint, Yin Saint, and the Evil King all looked on with great trepidation.

They never thought that one day, their lives would be in the hands of what they considered an ant.

Even the proud Netherworld Eight Soul Envoys couldn’t help but stare deeply at Zhou Yan, filled with immense dread, no longer maintaining their previous composure.

They also couldn’t imagine how the naturally evolving trapped array could suddenly be manipulated, or how an array of only Holy Level could suddenly transform into a Divine-level Killing Array, or how the sealed Bear Demon could make the Twelve Magnetic Light Columns fall into place, evolving the ancient Killing Saint Array.

There were too many secrets here, with no answers to be found.

Luckily, acting decisively before, they immediately sent the Life Soul back to the Netherworld Life and Death Illusion Realm, otherwise, the losses would have been irreparable.

However, as a Ghost, dying in the Ten Thousand Ghost Sword Tomb would be an eternal erasure, no longer existing, a truly terrifying outcome!

Thus, the Netherworld Eight Soul Envoys were also deeply wary.

It was at this moment that Zhou Lingyao and Ni Chang Fairy, upon hearing Zhou Yan’s words, trembled, while Holy Daughter Jiang Yuning remained indifferent and calm, with not a single ripple.

Zhou Yan ignored everyone. He was only deeply gazing at Jiang Yuning, looking at the exceptionally brilliant woman she had become today, and softly said, "Ning’er, I won’t let anything happen to you."

"Zhou Yan, I think it’s time I stopped hiding things from you."

At that moment, the silent Jiang Yuning suddenly spoke.

"Um, whatever it is, you can tell me."

Zhou Yan gazed at Jiang Yuning. He, of course, knew that at this moment Jiang Yuning would seem utterly ruthless, severing any relationship with him.

And indeed, it was just so.

"Actually, I’ve been using your emotions only to awaken myself. Even back then at Blood Water Lake, it was me who designed the misleading array. About the Heavenly Destiny plan, I was fully aware of everything. I even knew that Ping’er loved you deeply. I knew you needed the Life Soul to save Gu Xi...

But I gave the Life Soul to the Netherworld Palace, causing Ping’er to die, making it impossible for Gu Xi to survive."

Each of Jiang Yuning’s words pierced deeply into Zhou Yan’s heart like a knife.

Zhou Yan knew these were true words, but he also knew that Jiang Yuning’s actions must have been out of sheer necessity, the only choice in a situation with no real alternatives, just like the way he had once painfully rebuked and insulted Gu Xi, but the pain of being wounded was truly unbearable.

Zhou Yan felt as if his heart was being shattered by a sword.

"Moreover, at that time when my sister and I saw Feng Lingqing and the others in danger and did not intervene, we wanted to use cruelty and pain to stimulate our memories, to quickly grow stronger in this life.

For those who cultivate, emotions are just a joke, merely burdens and hindrances; only strength is fundamental.

This time during the Holy Daughter’s recruitment for a suitor, I had already chosen Ji Wu Xuan, whose parents are Saints who have comprehended the Origin. Only with him, can I advance further.

As for arranging all this, it’s because the Evil King must die. The Evil King will be a key obstacle on my path of cultivation, and I must kill him to progress further."

"As for you, in your past life, you were a fool whom I never respected. You knelt and begged, yet I said that only if you became the fusion of the Emperor Qi and Thunderflame Sword Bodies would you have a chance. That was merely a casual promise to dismiss you.

But you surprisingly did just that, frankly, it moved me somewhat, so I wanted to see your potential.

Initially, I thought of staying with you, but later, as more memories awakened, I realized compared to true geniuses, you amounted to nothing."

"Zhou Yan, don’t harbor any more hopes. With your abilities, you would end up with a useless woman like Gu Xi. Others are not for you; stop indulging in vain hopes!"

"..."

Jiang Yuning suddenly said a lot.

Each sentence was heartfelt, showing no signs of falsehood.

Xiong Ba stood frozen in place, his lips quivered but he remained silent.

Zhou Lingyao also stood frozen, disbelief on his face, while Ni Chang Fairy’s face showed contemplation.

It was only the Evil King who seemed unconcerned, watching everything with a mocking gaze.

"It’s alright."

Zhou Yan said calmly.

His body was bathed in blood. At this stage, he no longer presented himself as the Thunderflame Sword Body but as his Emperor Qi Sword Body.

At this moment, he also realized that many things cannot truly be hidden. Thus, he manifested his original appearance, revealing the fusion of the Thunderflame and Emperor Qi Sword Bodies, showing everything, with no more secrets.

"Your sister, Jiang Yushuang, said that if I achieved the Three Sword Souls, then both she and you would become my wives.

Now, I have achieved the Twelve Sword Souls, corresponding to the Twelve Qi Sea Light Pillars, so that promise can now be fulfilled."

"You say that it’s all just using me, but I am willing to be used by you, even if it means being shattered into pieces and my soul dispersing to the winds."

"If I can’t save Gu Xi, then I will carve out my own heart for her, then extract her soul, fuse them together, and cultivate a new her using the Undying Rebirth Technique."

"For me, cultivation is not important, for cultivation is only to protect the ones I love. But as my loved ones leave one by one, I see no need for cultivation."

"Even if death awaits me shortly, like a moth to a flame, I will spare no effort."

"Moreover, the situation is not as dire as you all think. Even if it’s a Divine-level Array, it’s still an array. I will activate the array, annihilating all enemies, but preventing those I care about from dying."

"Lastly, I want to say thank you all for arranging everything for me, regardless of the reasons, I sincerely appreciate your efforts! But from this moment, I, Zhou Yan, have decided not to follow the path laid out by your efforts and arrangements. I, Zhou Yan, will walk my own path!"

As Zhou Yan spoke, suddenly, twelve Sword Spirits flew out from his body.

The Twelve Sword Spirits, as if fearless of death, charged towards the Twelve Yuan Magnetic Light Columns.