Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao
Chapter 429 - 078 Frost Tears and Thunder Expansion Sacred Land

Chapter 429: Chapter 078 Frost Tears and Thunder Expansion Sacred Land

"Zhou Yan, how about it, I, Xiong Ba, am impressive, right? There was once a genius who wanted to kill me. Unfortunately, after I transformed, that genius was scared stiff and was slapped into a meat paste by me."

Xiong Ba said with unmatched pride.

Zhou Yan felt slightly embarrassed and said, "I am impressed, I am impressed, but now is not the time to talk about this. The time for this trial is running short. I need to go out to comprehend Sword Intent Sword Dao, and so does Ning’er. You seem very familiar with this place; where is a better place for comprehension? Also, do you know of a place called ’Frost Tears’?"

Zhou Yan focused his mind and asked earnestly.

"Eh? You actually know so much?"

Xiong Ba was momentarily stunned. His gaze became complex for an instant, but it quickly cleared up. Looking at Zhou Yan, he showed a hint of puzzlement.

"To comprehend Sword Intent, each type of Sword Intent here carries the aura of the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Ghosts. Ultimately, the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sword Tomb is just the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Ghosts’ secret realm melted down by him. It’s a shattered secret realm. You seem to have understood the Sword Dao of Ten Thousand Ghosts, so you don’t need to compete; just randomly making up some Sword Intents is enough to earn a decent ranking.

Moreover, it’s not about the quantity of Sword Intents comprehended, but the depth and ultimate culmination of understanding.

Others comprehend tens of thousands of Sword Intents, you comprehend one that is pure from the Sword Dao of Ten Thousand Ghosts, and you can also achieve a very high ranking.

Your attacks contain the Ten Thousand Ghost Sword Intent, clearly, you have received the true transmission, but this, others do not know, not even the Saints know. They are completely unaware that the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Ghosts is still alive.

So, when you exhibit your Sword Dao, others will think it’s what you’ve comprehended, but in fact, it indeed is what you’ve comprehended because without comprehension, you couldn’t have learned it.

Thus, for you, aiming for a high ranking in this competition is really simple, but it does not discount the possibility that other geniuses might comprehend a similar or even stronger Sword Intent based on this foundation, so it’s not absolutely you who will take first place."

Xiong Ba immediately said a lot.

In this matter, Xiong Ba had no intention of hiding anything and revealed all that he knew.

Zhou Yan listened seriously, his eyes reflecting deep thought, and within his gaze, it was as if a huge amount of data was flickering, calculating.

Instantly, Zhou Yan’s gaze cleared again.

"Hmm, Xiong Ba is right. If this time I am to enter Frost Tears to comprehend Sword Intent... I could actually re-experience the Ten Thousand Ghost Sword Dao. Heritage is the direct answer. Therefore, the aura of the Ten Thousand Ghost Sword Intent in Frost Tears provides the most original basis. Although the Sword Dao of the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Ghosts is powerful, it is still only his own. Only by comprehending the Sword Dao into one’s own is the most suitable Dao for oneself.

Husband, Frost Tears is a sword, crafted by the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Ghosts from ancient materials as a Holy Sword, originally a twin sword duo. However, once one was damaged, a new Sword Spirit emerged, which is the Silver Snow Sword you have once wielded.

And Frost Tears is the Sword Tomb of the ’Silver Frost’, the Holy Sword’s Sword Spirit, a desolate and fierce land.

There, there are terrible sealings, even more dangerous than this Netherworld Demon Cave we are in now.

There, horrifying energy restricts the levels of internal Realm. All Realm strength cannot be exhibited, and only the power of the body can be exercised."

Jiang Yuning had also spoken after some thought, providing many explanations.

Zhou Yan nodded. The Holy Daughter had the memories of her previous life, undoubtedly extremely knowledgeable, and Xiong Ba, having lived for such a long time, knew even more.

Zhou Yan himself understood a great deal as well, but many pieces of knowledge were not applicable in this world due to not being in the same universal level; for example, knowledge about biology, technology, and outer space from Earth were almost useless here.

In this world, his master understood very little, and Zhou Yan himself had only lived for twenty-four years, so he appeared relatively inexperienced.

Although he had perused a vast number of books, even reading all related books found in the Qiankun Rings of the cultivators he had killed, he still fell short in knowledge.

However, this did not make Zhou Yan feel that his knowledge was lacking; this was something he needed to accumulate on his own.

Moreover, the Nine Origin Universe was just one universe, not a plane compared to the knowledge of the Galaxy Universe; probably no one could rival Zhou Yan.

Each had their own strengths and opportunities.

"Yes, Frost Tears is a remarkable place. The Silver Frost Sword has not yet found its master, which is a great pity. And the Saint who sent you here for trials might also have intended for you to obtain Frost Tears.

Of course, there is one thing you might need to be cautious about."

Xiong Ba stroked his chin thoughtfully.

"What?"

Zhou Yan said gravely.

With Xiong Ba’s capabilities, mentioning to be cautious meant this was not just a matter of caution but required extreme vigilance.

"Back then, the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Ghosts, that is, the Old Wan Jian Tian, um, also Xuan Yuan, the very first Gui Die Huang, the Ancestor from Heavenly Mechanism Mountain Zhuge Jiudao, and my master Divine Fist Li, among a few others, went to the Yuan Ci Secret Realm when everyone was at Ancestor-level strength.

That time, the Yuan Ci Secret Realm actually split.

That is, the Yuan Ci Secret Realm, apart from one part because Wan Jian Tian became a Saint there, comprehending the Nine Origin and even achieving Divine Dao, self-destructing and turning into the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sword Tomb, there might still be a part that didn’t vanish into outer space but is right within Frost Tears.

Unfortunately, that place, even Saints entering would have their realms disappear, like the Abyss of Despair in the City of No Tears, with inexplicable suppression forces.

Plus, upon entering, the body’s life potential and origin energy sustenance will be eroded, only by killing other genius cultivators, eating their flesh, and drinking their blood, can one stop the energy drain and replenish oneself.

But that place, the minimum requirement is Dual Sword Souls to enter, otherwise, those who enter only have one path: death."

Xiong Ba spoke seriously.

"That place, once inside, no one can be trusted, because you never know when you might be killed and then eaten."

"Compared to survival, drinking human blood, let alone eating human flesh, is absolutely normal!"

"Moreover, there is a natural illusion inside. Nothing can be relied upon or believed. This illusion can strip away the Seven Emotions and Six Desires of humanity, creating various changes. These creatures born from the illusion possess Spiritual Wisdom, understand self-evolution and calculation, and can even seize bodies from their original owners. Therefore, if mishandled, it could lead to an unrecoverable disaster. However, there is a tremendous opportunity within it—the Holy Sword Frost Tears is one of them. If one has the chance to seize the Yuan Ci Secret Realm... it would be like having an incredibly safe and powerful mobile fortress!"

"Eh? There’s such a place? This Frost Tears, isn’t it like the ’Sacrificial Heaven Ancient City,’ able to be carried around and travel through the void?"

Zhou Yan exclaimed in shock.

"The Sacrificial Heaven Ancient City is merely... just a prototype. Husband, you might consider it a method of imitating ’Frost Tears.’"

Jiang Yuning took over Xiong Ba’s words, speaking earnestly.

She pondered for a moment, then continued, "Husband, I originally didn’t want to tell you about this place or this information, but now that you already know of it, your physical body has even surpassed the strength of a real Ancient Fierce Beast, giving you a great advantage in Frost Tears. Second, husband, your abilities are also very strong now, and you can wield the Undying Rebirth Technique and Nirvana Rebirth Technique without much concern. Therefore, that place gives you an advantage. Third, if husband plans to establish his own power, a stable rear area is essential, and there’s nothing more suitable than the Yuan Ci Secret Realm."

Jiang Yuning’s words made Zhou Yan nod deeply.

His heart immediately heated up.

Such a secret realm, how could he not seize it?

He might not know everything, but Zhou Yan knew that a secret realm, even one that Saints greatly coveted, was akin to a powerful and invincible fortress!

This was evident just by looking at the Spiritual Lotus Secret Realm.

In the Spiritual Lotus Secret Realm, one could comprehend Dao without even a concept of time—how terrifying a place.

A day’s cultivation in the secret realm could equal ten or even a hundred years of bitter cultivation outside.

Even the greatest geniuses, people casually practicing in the secret realm, couldn’t be caught up with by others exhausting themselves outside.

Genius is important, but likewise, having a fortress, resources, cultivation techniques, and even a Daoist couple—what requirement is there not supreme?

Just like the origin of Ji Wu, who was nurtured in his mother’s womb for 3000 years; could anyone compare? Once born, consuming the essence blood of ancient fierce beasts, every day was an astonishing adventure!

This was no longer a comparison of genius; people with all sorts of ingenious encounters might also fail to condense a Sword Soul, while such people were born at the Sword Spirit Realm. This shows the importance of a strong backing.

Fair? This world does not speak of fairness; it’s all about opportunity, Qi Fortune, and backing.

"In that case, we definitely need to seize this Yuan Ci Secret Realm. At this stage, my heart is set on creating a power, and whoever obstructs me, I shall annihilate their nine generations!

To obtain the Yuan Ci Secret Realm, I must resort to any means necessary and kill anyone who blocks my path!"

Zhou Yan’s eyes were filled with intense killing intent, not concealing that terrifying ferocity.

Xiong Ba and Jiang Yuning were both shaken once more, looking at Zhou Yan somewhat shocked. At this moment, he and the Holy Daughter exchanged glances, a fleeting worry flashing in their eyes.

Clearly, the two knew secrets that Zhou Yan did not.

"You want to create a power? Indeed, obtaining the Yuan Ci Secret Realm would be great, but everything should prioritize survival, understand?"

Xiong Ba said after pondering.

"Yes, I understand; it’s okay if you don’t go. If there is real danger, I’ll just draw the danger out and lead them into the Killing Array where we can jointly slay them!"

Zhou Yan said, his eyes filled with a hint of fierce determination.

"I thought the same. Hmm... Zhou Yan, what power do you intend to create? Have you thought of a name? I suggest ’Heavenly Dao Sect’; how about that?"

Xiong Ba hesitated slightly, then proposed.

The Holy Daughter slightly stiffened; she looked at Xiong Ba somewhat surprised, seemingly pondering something.

After a moment, the Holy Daughter’s gaze brightened slightly, looking at Zhou Yan, she seemed to be waiting for his answer.

"Of course, I want to establish a ’Secret Realm,’ a ’Holy Land,’ just like the Spiritual Lotus Secret Realm. I’ve already thought of a name, it’s called ’Thunder Expansion Sacred Land.’"

"I’m sorry, did you just mention ’Thunder Dyeing Divine Sect?’ "

Xiong Ba was startled.

"’Thunder Dyeing Divine Sect’? No, it’s ’Thunder Expansion Sacred Land.’ Can’t you understand my words?"

Zhou Yan corrected him.

But at the same time, his heart chilled; he understood that Xiong Ba seemed to have known the name of this sect already.

In fact, this matter was only known to Zhou Yan.

Zhou Yan had decided on this name a long time ago; it was chosen based on what he heard about "Lei Yan King" from Yanyan. He had not told anyone, but it was clear that both Xiong Ba and Ning’er somehow knew!

Ancestor of Ten Thousand Ghosts knew him, Xiong Ba knew him, Ning’er also knew him, and even the sword dao inheritance from the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Ghosts originated from his Sword Dao.

What did this indicate?