Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao
Chapter 440 - 089: Body of Destiny

Chapter 440: Chapter 089: Body of Destiny

Even though he harbored many thoughts, Zhou Yan did not show it; his gaze fixed on Qingyao Xuanzhe, he said, "With your capabilities, you would invite me to cooperate rather than slay me to obtain my map?"

Zhou Yan’s words were very direct.

Such directness left the five Qingyao Xuanzhes somewhat taken aback, and a momentary hint of surprise flashed through them, because even if one knew the thoughts of others, it was uncommon for a cultivator to openly specify such a situation when at an absolute disadvantage.

That is to say, either Zhou Yan was a fool, or he possessed absolute confidence and simply didn’t care.

The former was almost impossible, while the latter seemed more likely.

Qingyao Xuanzhe looked at Zhou Yan with greater respect, saying, "Obtaining the map allows mutual sensing; it’s essentially a life and death killing game. But if even the map can’t be completely assembled, resulting in a battle with heavy losses, it would be completely pointless.

If you truly wish to seize the opportunity offered by Heaven and Earth, it would be better to first unlock the treasure, and then the struggle can begin, relying on one’s ability. Isn’t that better?"

"You’re right; if you fight blindly without knowing what the benefits are, you’re not a genius, you’re a brute."

Yan Ran Xuanzhe also said with a slight smile.

"As a Body of Destiny, you can be sure that after the maps are combined, they can unlock the treasures of the Yuan Ci Secret Realm. But before that, fighting would indeed be unwise. Zhou Yanxuan, you can rest assured."

Eternal Xuanzhe spoke at this time.

Zhou Yan glanced at the five of them and then nodded calmly, saying, "Good, then I agree to your proposal, and will cooperate with you. Once the map is complete and the Yuan Ci Secret Realm is opened, we can then discuss distribution."

"That would be great."

Si Yuan Xuanzhe also relaxed and spoke at this moment.

Zhou Yan took another look at him.

"Welcome Thunderflame Sword Body Zhou Yanxuan to our temporary team,"

Qingyao Xuanzhe revealed a sweet smile which made her exceptional splendor blossom in that instant. She was the top-ranked extraordinary woman among geniuses, and her strength might even surpass that of Ji Wu Xuanzhe. Normally she was never seen smiling, but her smile now took Si Yuan Xuanzhe, Jiayue Xuanzhe, and others by complete surprise.

As they were shocked, they also deeply looked at Zhou Yan once again.

Qingyao Xuanzhe had always been a proud woman, and though her pride wove deep into her bones and was not usually displayed, it still existed.

To an ordinary cultivator, even if they had obtained the map, Qingyao Xuanzhe would never have made such a gesture, but when facing Zhou Yanxuan, even from the first glance, Qingyao Xuanzhe’s attitude was a bit different.

This was a sensation, an intuition. And for a genius at the Profound Level who had reached the Sword Void Realm and comprehended the Xuan Restriction, such a sensation was definitely factual.

"Thank you for your appreciation, Qingyao Xuanzhe. Indeed, you are an extraordinary genius woman, with every frown and smile inspiring in others a powerful impulse to die for you."

Zhou Yan couldn’t help but laugh; he suddenly understood that Qingyao Xuanzhe felt a crisis, a threat, and so she took the initiative to approach him for an alliance.

From another perspective, if he posed a sense of crisis to her, then she also possessed capabilities on par with his own here.

If he himself could go all out here, what would Qingyao Xuanzhe’s strength be?

Sure enough, these geniuses, none of them were useless—each one of them had a terrifying foundation.

"Zhou Xuanzhe jests. If Zhou Xuanzhe is willing to do that, then it would be a blessing that Qingyao Xuanzhe has cultivated for several lifetimes."

Seeing Zhou Yan speak so directly, Qingyao Xuanzhe was surprised and couldn’t help but smile. This was not the first time she had received praise, but often the most direct praise was the most heart-stirring, especially when it came from a person even she could not see through. Such a feeling was indeed comfortable.

Yet Qingyao Xuanzhe also knew from Zhou Yan’s words that if he could articulate such a direct sentiment, he would not risk everything for her.

This indicated that Zhou Yan’s capabilities were above her own.

It was a brief exchange, but in all aspects, Qingyao Xuanzhe knew she had clearly fallen to a disadvantage.

"Alright, now that we are only one person short, let’s continue searching and then combine the map."

Eternal Xuanzhe, seeing Zhou Yan joining the group, breathed a sigh of relief.

"Eternal Xuanzhe, then could you possibly deduce where the other person might be?" Jiayue Xuanzhe pondered briefly before her lips parted slightly, and she gently asked.

"The one who possesses the largest portion of the map here is Zhou Yanxuan. His Qi Fortune is substantial, impenetrable to observation. Now that we have invited him over, we no longer need to worry about the future.

When such figures combine, we form a convergence of multiple fortunes of Heaven and Earth; even if the other person lacks the intent to cooperate, they will inevitably submit.

Moreover, if they do not submit, no matter how powerful their origins may be, they will surely perish."

Jia Yongheng said after careful feeling.

Jia Yongheng’s words caused Zhou Yan, Qingyao Xuanzhe, Yan Ran Xuanzhe, and others to change their expressions. Clearly, the fact that Jia Yongheng could now say such things was astonishing.

"Being a Body of Destiny, the stronger the opponent, the stronger it gets. Each challenge to fate and defiance of Heaven is a form of cultivation; this time is no different. We have formed a temporary team, and although we do not promise lightly, once we do, we can face death without regret.

Such a team will certainly defy Heaven with its fortune. If the last to join submits, all is well; if they do not, they will clash with our combined fortunes and will instantly face the collapse of their fortune, meeting their demise."

Jia Yongheng continued to speak.

At this moment, even Zhou Yan felt some astonishment and uncertainty in his heart.

The simple combination of a team and then amalgamating Qi Fortune to oppose others, causing them to lose without fighting, was truly a method beyond the ken of gods and ghosts.

Zhou Yan finally understood why even Qingyao Xuanzhe, the number one ranked among prodigious women, was extremely courteous to Jia Yongheng.

It was because Jia Yongheng might be adept at slaying others’ Luck Power.

The opportunities of genius largely stemmed from Luck Power. Only with sufficiently potent Luck Power could one encounter continuous serendipity and narrowly escape death during cultivation.

And once the Luck Power was inexplicably slain, facing dangers would likely result in instant misfortune, plagued by a relentless string of bad luck.

Such characters might not be strong in combat, but they were definitely unkillable cockroaches who would always have mysterious fortunes rescuing them whenever danger loomed.

Indeed, no one dared to offend such individuals lightly.

"Then, can you deduce who this last person is?"

Zhou Yan’s expression became a tad more solemn as he asked.

"This person, is Ji Wu Xuanzhe. His Qi Fortune is like beacon fires, shocking and earth-shattering. It is far more terrifying and robust, by tens of thousands of times, than the Purple Qi Fortune of Zhou Yanxuan, and is no less impressive than my own Body of Destiny as Jia Yongheng."

Jia Yongheng pondered for a moment then his gaze slightly dispersed, as if calculating something through the power of Qi Fortune.

"Hm? My Qi Fortune is of the Purple Qi, what is the significance of this? How is it different?"

Zhou Yan’s heart stirred, suspecting that through Qi Fortune, Jia Yongheng knew his true identity.

"Zhou Yanxuan, what is different about you, you know best within your own heart. As for your Qi Fortune, I can only see through half of it, and right now, there’s only Qingyao Xuanzhe and Si Yuan Xuanzhe here, whom I can see three-quarters of the Qi Fortune.

For the rest, I can see all of their Qi Fortune.

Since we are to search for the Yuan Ci Secret Realm together, let me briefly discuss the nature of the Body of Destiny."

Jia Yongheng’s words confirmed Zhou Yan’s conjecture.

Any change in identity or demeanor couldn’t alter one’s Qi Fortune. This meant Jia Yongheng was likely the only person who knew the full truth, but it was also clear that even if he knew it all, he hadn’t spilled the secrets.

"Qi Fortune is an integral branch of the Heavenly Dao, originally stemming from a streak of dawn’s purple light between Heaven and Earth during the Creation of Heaven and Earth.

The emergence of Purple Qi from the east is generally an auspicious sign of flourishing Qi Fortune, which is actually an explication.

Qi Fortune is a reflection of destiny, a supreme rule. The Constitution of a Body of Destiny doesn’t excel in combat or other fields but can perceive various changes in Qi Fortune.

For instance, talent Qi can describe ’a talent towering eight measures high.’

For Disaster Qi, if Qi Observation reveals someone engulfed in Disaster Qi, they are destined for calamity and misfortune.

If, besides Disaster Qi, there is also the presence of Death Qi, then based on the intensity of Death Qi, one can deduce the trials and tribulations that a person will endure.

This is a form of cultivation, not Derivation, but a prediction of upcoming events based on changes in Qi Fortune.

I could find Zhou Yanxuan, whose talent Qi, War Qi, and Wealth Qi are at their peak here, because through Qi Observation, I could see a cluster of purple flames leaping in this location.

With that said, Zhou Yanxuan, as well as prodigies like Qingyao Xuanzhe, do you understand now?"

Jia Yongheng earnestly explained.

Previously, he never elucidated on the Body of Destiny, but this time, he even delved into explaining the various abilities of a Body of Destiny, which truly sent chills down the spine.

"You can discern these Qi Fortunes, can you also exterminate them? Or even bestow such Qi Fortune onto someone else, for instance, by endowing someone with a great deal of Death Qi, ensuring their untimely demise?"

After a moment of contemplation, Si Yuan Xuanzhe’s eyes lit up as he suddenly spoke.

As these words were spoken, many faces changed color.

Including Zhou Yan, who looked intently at Jia Yongheng.

"How could it be that easy? Take Ji Wu Xuanzhe for example, not to mention that half of his Qi Fortune is inscrutable, even if it were comprehensible, he wouldn’t be easily dealt with.

Within his Qi Fortune, there are the Qi Fortune guardianships of two Saints, indicating that his parents are guarded by two great Saints. To sever his Qi Fortune, these two Saints’ guardianship powers would suppress me.

With my current capabilities, I could only be undying in the Void Realm, but facing Saints, I would still be no match and it would certainly spell the collapse of my own Qi Fortune, leading to my death and the extinction of my Tao.

Ostensibly, this is a struggle involving Qi Fortune, but translating into the reality’s foundation, it means that if I were to directly engage in combat with Ji Wu Xuanzhe, even if there’s a slight chance of my victory, the moment it threatens Ji Wu Xuanzhe, the Saints behind him would take action, destroying me utterly."

"This is Derivation, computation. It’s a calculation through Qi Fortune and not ’prophecy’ or ’prescience’."

Jia Yongheng continued to explain.

With this explanation, everyone present, including Zhou Yan, now had a new, complete understanding of the Body of Destiny.

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