Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao
Chapter 438 - 087 The Method of Treasure Hunting

Chapter 438: Chapter 087 The Method of Treasure Hunting

Between heaven and earth, there was desolate Sword Light.

Sword Light was light, yet it was filled with a strong desolate aura that made one’s heart palpitate.

Streams of Sword Light shuttled between heaven and earth, shimmering like autumn water.

This place was the internal world of Frost Tears, namely inside that grand ’Sacrificial Heaven Ancient City.’

Similar to the Sacrificial Heaven Ancient City they had seen initially, there was an unspoken aura here, with a cold, evil breath encircling the Sword Light, causing chaos between heaven and earth.

Strictly speaking, this was not a nice place; there were no pleasant sceneries, nor were there good Cultivation environments.

Yet, in this mottled world, in a space with bizarre Laws, though life was tough and filled with danger, it could spark the potential within one’s body to perceive the hidden secret techniques in the Sword Light amidst the Void.

To perceive it once was enough to surpass a hundred years of arduous Cultivation outside.

As Zhou Yan walked in this expanse, his entire being, his whole heart, calmed completely.

This time, he had entered from an entrance and avoided dangers, but not everyone could sense the dangers of this entrance.

Even well-prepared individuals like Great Sun Xuanzhewere were still injured upon entering and were randomly transported away, completely separated from him.

From this one could see, even the entrance was likely to claim the lives of countless geniuses.

Zhou Yan did not care about others but was slightly worried about Hou Ling’er and Feng Jiu Xian. After all, he had a past with these two, and he did not wish for them to perish at the entrance.

However, at this point, his worry was useless.

Because worry was of no use at all.

Here, rules were imperfect. There was no energy between heaven and earth that could be absorbed or utilized. One’s own stored energy seemed to be cut off by a space barrier, rendering it ineffective.

Zhou Yan had carefully felt this, and even if he burst out all his strength, it wouldn’t have any effect here. Even top-grade soul artifacts were the same, losing their effectiveness and being no different from Spirit Armor.

Apart from their defensive powers, soul artifacts were also nothing in name.

With a slight shake of Zhou Yan’s arm, tremendous physical power erupted, causing the air currents of the space to undulate.

Devoid of surrounding energy, physical strength here seemed even more pronounced and powerful.

Besides, the capability of the Purple Flame Void remained unaffected here. Zhou Yan could still use it to refine other cultivators’ Essence Qi for his own Origin Energy.

After carefully experiencing the environment of Frost Tears, Zhou Yan gradually adapted to the rules of this world and proceeded forward step by step, restraining his thoughts.

...

Inside the Purple Flame Void.

"This place should be a Holy Artifact Space, or even, a Divine Artifact Space, comparable to the internal world of the Shaking Heaven Bow and Sun-shooting Arrow at their peak," said Zhou Lingyao after painstakingly recovering and carefully sensing the world around him, unable to suppress his astonishment.

"Yes, given ’his’ ability, forging such a tranquil land of Enlightenment for Zhou Yan wouldn’t be difficult. Look at that place in the sky that looks like a ’Natural Enlightenment Secret Realm.’ That must be the Land of Enlightenment, occasionally emitting bursts of purple light."

Ni Chang Fairy had also recovered mostly and stared at that misty location amidst the heavens, expressing her sentiments.

"Indeed, if ’he’ was willing, such a scale could indeed be crafted. Unfortunately, ’he’ has also perished now."

Zhou Lingyao sighed, sounding somewhat melancholic and regretful.

"Heavenly Dao is fearsome, acting against the Heavenly Dao often results in harsh consequences. But the heart that chooses will never change. ’His’ mindset inevitably destined him for such an end, hasn’t it?"

Ni Chang Fairy seemed somewhat lost, her tone filled with melancholy.

"Yes, the result has already unfolded; yet ’he’ still chose to do this, what changes can occur now? At this point, I’ve lived yet another life. Let’s just gracefully exit this stage. Once I leave, I plan to find a secluded spot to hide from the world and never emerge.

With you in this world, anywhere is heaven."

Zhou Lingyao spoke softly.

"Mm, I feel the same way. After so many years, I am tired too. Let’s just consider this assault on the Evil King as our final fall."

Ni Chang Fairy was deeply moved.

"Zhou Yan understands our intentions, but now that he has entered Frost Tears, there’s something off about this place, but I can’t put my finger on what."

Zhou Lingyao frowned.

"This place can’t affect the interior of our space, which means there is a flaw. Once ’he’ used a similar ’flaw’ combined with a miraculous Cultivation Technique to find treasures in secret realms. Why not contact Zhou Yan and let him try this ’method’?"

Ni Chang appeared pensive, gradually coming to a conclusion, thus her eyes brightened suddenly, and she said with surprise,

"If we can help him obtain the treasure of Frost Tears, or even gain control of the Yuan Ci Secret Realm, it would definitely be greatly beneficial. At that time, we could also repay the debt of gratitude we owe him for saving our lives!"

Zhou Lingyao also felt joy in her heart and immediately said,

"If so, then let’s do just that. But how should we contact Zhou Yan?"

Ni Chang Fairy frowned and said,

"I’ll try simulating the will of the Shaking Heaven Bow to shake this Heaven and Earth. I have once slain nine princes of the Golden Crow with this method. Although I am weaker in this life, I still possess the strength for one strike."

Zhou Lingyao felt like she had made an important decision and immediately said,

Ni Chang Fairy’s face instantly showed concern, but considering the extensive debt they owed Zhou Yan, she did not object further. However, she was very worried about Zhou Lingyao’s condition.

"You don’t need to worry. My condition is not as bad as you think. After resolving this matter, if we could help Zhou Yan, he could also take care of our daughter," Zhou Lingyao sighed.

"It’s all because of my limited capabilities..."

Ni Chang sighed, her voice filled with self-reproach.

"No, the fact that you are alive and well is already not easy. Over the years, you have raised our daughter, and I don’t know how much heartache and suffering you have endured. To preserve your integrity, you’ve even been deprived of both your eyes and arms, enduring great torture..."

Zhou Lingyao said softly.

While caressing Ni Chang’s long hair, he expressed his feelings of guilt.

"Primordial Magnetic Pole Light, the Primordial Magnetic Pole Light in the Enlightenment Space of Purple Flame Void has become notably excited here. It seems... the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Ghosts has stirred up a strand of Primordial Magnetic Pole Light, hoping that I could control Yuan Ci Secret Realm!

Primordial Magnetic Pole Light, used to locate the Yuan Ci Secret Realm, acts like a pulling qi mechanism. If soul sensing abilities could be used, one could directly use it to search.

Regrettably, Soul Power can’t be used; I can only rely on eyes to see and ears to hear. In this vast land, how can one secure such an opportunity?"

Zhou Yan traveled and, while perceiving the Sword Qi between Heaven and Earth, had a sudden epiphany, grasping the key points.

Within the Sword Qi, there was a trace of the aura of Primordial Magnetic Pole Light. Although faint, it was still detectable.

Especially since Zhou Yan now possessed a distinct sensing ability for Primordial Magnetic Pole Light, he was naturally particularly sensitive to it.

If he had not obtained that strand of Primordial Magnetic Pole Light, despite his talent, he would not have sensed the aura of Primordial Magnetic Pole Light. However, as the Primordial Magnetic Pole Light also devoured Origin Energy in the Enlightenment Space of Purple Flame Void, Zhou Yan was able to continuously focus on and study this Primordial Magnetic Pole Light energy, thus he promptly deduced a brighter outcome based on his understanding.

He halted his steps, standing amidst this desolate Ancient City, and thought about the methods of using Soul Power.

"Soul Power, if it could be used... Hm? I wonder what’s going on with Zhou Lingyao, she seems to have a calling in her heart."

The moment he sensed this, Zhou Yan felt a disturbance in the Purple Flame Void and was startled, thinking that the Evil King had left some trick, causing Zhou Lingyao to engage in another battle. Thus, his Soul Consciousness almost instantly detached from the Enlightenment Space of the Purple Flame Void into the areas outside.

Immediately, Zhou Yan sensed Zhou Lingyao’s condition; she wasn’t fighting anyone, she was just earnestly calling him out at this critical moment.

Zhou Yan’s Soul Power was immensely powerful, especially since he was in the Purple Flame Void, so he was not restricted. He was the supreme being here, therefore, with one sensing power, he quickly understood most of Zhou Lingyao’s thoughts.

In that instant, Zhou Yan felt touched by Zhou Lingyao’s sacrifices, and he somewhat agreed with their thoughts on retreating from the world.

In a cruel world, sometimes, after seeing through the endless path of power, one’s heart tires and may choose to retreat naturally, which is also a way out.

"Zhou Yan, it’s good that you have appeared. Ni Chang and I knew you have entered Frost Tears, thus, we’d like to remind you of a method—that we control a method using a top-level Saint Artifact or Divine Artifact. Using this method, you can manage the Space Power of this realm, acting as an external ’virtual’ Soul Power to aid in your treasure hunting.

This region is clearly an extremely advantageous place, full of endless opportunities, and countless treasures; even if you could use just a trace of this realm’s Space Power to explore externally, it would be much more efficient than blindly moving and waiting for an opportunity to arise.

If you could capture a strand of Primordial Magnetic Pole Light, then based on its aura, locating the Yuan Ci Secret Realm is very possible!"

Upon seeing Zhou Yan, Zhou Lingyao did not hesitate at all and immediately shared all she knew.

"Hmm, I had a similar idea before, but it wasn’t as practical, and it troubled me; your method is truly excellent."

Zhou Yan was moved and did not hide his emotions; he immediately said, delighted.

"Moreover, if your method really works, I might be able to capture Primordial Magnetic Pole Light and take control of Yuan Ci Secret Realm! Once I obtain the Yuan Ci Secret Realm, I will set it up as a strong rear base, then you won’t need to go into hiding. Wouldn’t it be better to cultivate in there? You could even watch your daughter grow."

Zhou Yan presented a tempting offer.

He knew that once he controlled the Yuan Ci Secret Realm, it would be nearly impossible for others to locate the Yuan Ci Secret Realm.

After all, the Yuan Ci Secret Realm is a secret realm; if he controls it, others without the corresponding bloodline or identity wouldn’t be able to enter, not even a Saint.

The Yuan Ci Secret Realm is known as the best cultivation place, the best mobile fortress, and it’s not without reason.