Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao
Chapter 441 - 090 This Zhou Yan is Not Simple

Chapter 441: Chapter 090 This Zhou Yan is Not Simple

Jia Yongheng’s explanation made Zhou Yan and the others understand the importance and power of the Body of Destiny and also understand Jia Yongheng’s candid intention—that is, if this place could be derived through Qi Observation, then his status as Jia Yongheng would be unshakable, and he could not be targeted at will.

These meanings were not directly stated by Jia Yongheng, but Zhou Yan and the others had to ponder them themselves.

Yet his intention was clear, giving everyone a sense of understanding.

"So, is that what you meant by facing it ’alone’? Was it a competition over Qi Fortune?" Qingyao pondered and asked.

"Exactly, I can calculate the Qi Fortune, infer the person related to the Qi Fortune depicted in the map, and also infer the ’misfortune’ and ’bad luck’ that those with the map might possess.

So let me say this again, even before and after Ji Wu joins, I will stress once more: the map is yours only if you can keep it. If you cannot, then you lose the qualification to the Yuan Ci Secret Realm.

Ultimately, obtaining the first map is rumination of your own Qi Fortune, but sometimes Qi Fortune is not stable, and that requires facing the competition from other Cultivators.

During this competition, I can only ensure that no one within our group can interfere, but I can’t guarantee that other members of this team will help the one being attacked.

At this moment, I won’t hide it, the biggest instability still lies with Zhou Yanxuan, the Thunderflame Sword Body." Jia Yongheng clarified the matter.

"Me?" Zhou Yan was a bit surprised, yet it seemed somewhat expected.

Zhou Yan knew that before entering here, he was only ranked twentieth among genius men, being the last one listed.

Indeed, he was initially placed at the Secondary Main Peak 15294, indicating that there were at least 15293 Cultivators not inferior to him in strength.

As for the experience in the Netherworld Demon Cave with Slaughter Saint, after all, only a few people knew about it.

In others’ views, he, Zhou Yan, was still an ant, easily crushed underfoot.

Such a character, having obtained the map of the Yuan Ci Secret Realm, could only imagine what kind of storm it would stir?

No wonder, no wonder Jia Yongheng said many Cultivators came to face bad luck, he probably saw everything through the Power of Luck.

Ordinary Cultivators could only sense part of the Qi, but Jia Yongheng, with such a constitution, could clearly understand the difference. Zhou Yan, although possessing a strong soul, did not have such powerful abilities, but he could clearly sense the Qi of every person.

"Indeed, it is you, Zhou Yanxuan," Jia Yongheng confirmed.

"Then I hope these people have something valuable on them, otherwise, killing them would be meaningless." Zhou Yan chuckled softly, a hint of ferocity flashing deep within his eyes.

Whoever dared to snatch his map would be utterly destroyed, with no return!

...

"Previously, Frost Tears was regarded as a place for Saints to seize opportunities, my father even obtained a map, but now even though it’s been passed down to me, the map is less than one-tenth of the whole, clearly other Cultivators must also have maps."

"Before the maps are combined, a map is not a map, completely useless. So, before this, avoid unnecessary conflicts, combine the maps first. With my strength, once the map forms, how many can stand against me?"

In the cold and harsh world, a Cold and Determined young man in a black robe murmured to himself.

He was not traversing this realm at absolute speed, but instead stood still in one place, seemingly waiting for something.

"This realm has imprisoned strength, but even if it is just the physical body, my strength as Ji Wu is still comparable to those with the strength of the Nine Changes of the Sword Void, that Zhou Yan, probably thinks that without the ability to utilize Sword Dao here, I would be at his mercy. However, such short-sighted people can think that way, and when the time comes, I’ll just crush him with a palm."

Ji Wu pondered for a moment, his hatred for Zhou Yan flashed momentarily, his eyes becoming crazed and venomous.

"The Body of Destiny must have seen the Qi and momentum here and should be coming."

Ji Wu stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on the distance, knowing that here, the real Sovereign should be said to be Eternal Xuanzhe, the Body of Destiny. But if everything goes smoothly, and the Eternal Xuanzhe secures the Yuan Ci Secret Realm, Ji Wu was confident of taking the Yuan Ci Secret Realm from him.

All of this would become his, then how could that ant-like Zhou Yan compare?

Ji Wu had already thought everything through, foreseeing all outcomes, but no matter how he thought, Zhou Yan was doomed to lose.

Ji Wu couldn’t think of any way Zhou Yan could turn the tides.

...

"The Power of Heaven and Earth contains the Chaos Sword Intent, indeed, every type of the Power of Chaos is a nascent form of Sword Intent, encompassing myriad Taoist intentions. Thus, it’s possible to comprehend myriad Sword Intents of the Dao."

Along the way, the group of six traveling in Frost Tears each had their own insights into Sword Intent.

While searching for the Yuan Ci Secret Realm was the main goal, comprehending Sword Dao Sword Intent was also a means of cultivation and a testament to their capabilities.

At this moment, Qingyao, after a moment of reflection, said.

She was upfront about the Sword Intent and Sword Dao she had comprehended, sharing her insights directly with the others.

This approach was casual and open, yet it commanded respect because, without absolute confidence, how would one’s own comprehended Sword Intent be disclosed to competitors?

With Qingyao leading, other prodigious Sovereigns eagerly demonstrated their capabilities and talents, sharing a series of insights openly, thus using this method to prove their strengths.

"The power of chaos, chaotic yet orderly, orderly yet chaotic, appears to be and yet isn’t, isn’t yet is, ambiguous—this is the Sword Intent of reality and illusion, capable of leading one to understand the Sword Dao of reality and illusion." Si Yuan, the Eternal Xuanzhe, spoke with confidence after a brief reflection.

"The power of chaos, Desolate and invincible. Chaos instills fear and awe, thus the power of chaos is unified and need not be subdivided. One should directly comprehend the chaotic Desolate Sword Intent and Sword Dao."

Yan Ran, the Eternal Xuanzhe, said with a light smile, her words completely dominating and filled with the power of slaughter.

Her eyes sparkled with spiritual brilliance as she spoke, utterly enchanting.

"The power of chaos is compared with a quiet, spiritual energy, which then manifests chaos. If compared to fierce power, the power of chaos is the power of serenity. Thus, everything requires a point of reference, and so the power of comparison and reference is the Sovereign Power.

Understanding the Sword Intent of comparison and reference, one can understand the Sovereign Sword Dao."

Jiayue, the Eternal Xuanzhe, contemplated and then spoke thoughtfully.

As a cultivator from Tianji Mountain, her strength was undeniable, and her spiritual insights always exceptional.

Her words instantly brightened the eyes of Qingyao, the Eternal Xuanzhe, too.

"The power of chaos is strong because it combines the advantages of various forces, hence the combination is the true path of the strong. Gathering the essence of the Heaven and Earth Dao, one can form the foremost Sword Dao of Heaven and Earth.

The power of chaos, as comprehended by Jia Yongheng, is the combined Sword Intent and mixed Sword Dao, integrating the best aspects of all Sword Daos across the world, rightfully named ’the Dao of Nothingness,’ where ’Nothingness’ means ’Omnipresent.’"

Jia Yongheng’s statement was also inspiring and thrilling.

After the five spoke, Zhou Yan did not follow with a response.

"Zhou Yanxuan, what insights or views might you have? Why don’t we discuss? I know you started ranked at over fifteen thousand, and to reach the top twenty, besides potential, you must also possess an exceptional comprehension. Otherwise, the Eternal Xuanzhe would not hold you in such high regard," Qingyao, the Eternal Xuanzhe, suggested with a smile.

The word ’regard’ immediately changed the expressions of the four individuals.

They almost looked towards Zhou Yan at the same time.

Before this, Zhou Yan’s abilities were not valued by Si Yuan and Yan Ran, and even when Zhou Yan joined the team, Si Yuan and Yan Ran only thought he was there to make up the numbers, meaning he was expected to be challenged and defeated at any moment.

And a challenge failure almost always meant death and the dissolution of one’s Dao.

But now, given Qingyao’s tone, Zhou Yan seemed to be no ordinary figure!

However, everyone else had already fully explained their understanding of the chaotic Sword Intent and Sword Dao, which albeit rudimentary, were profoundly understood. What profound views could Zhou Yan possibly have?

His silence must surely mean he had nothing more to add.

This person might just have some capabilities, but perhaps Qingyao overrated him.

Si Yuan couldn’t help but think that.

Yan Ran thought the same.

At the scene, apart from Qingyao, only Zhuge Jiayue and Jia Yongheng had slightly peculiar expressions.

Yet, they did not show it outwardly, instead, they exhibited a genuine anticipation for Zhou Yan’s understanding of the Sword Dao and Sword Intent here.

"Are you sure you want to listen? After hearing it, I worry your understanding of the Sword Dao will collapse, and you’ll have to start understanding it all over again, which might be a loss not worth the cost."

Zhou Yan knew that Qingyao was testing him and recognized the distrust and disdain from Si Yuan and Yan Ran, yet he remained unconcerned and spoke calmly.

"Oh? Given such high praise, I am even more eager to hear your words on the Supreme Dao," Si Yuan remarked with a somewhat disdainful smile.

If Zhou Yan had been more modest, Si Yuan would have given him some respect, but Zhou Yan’s arrogance, spouting grand statements, was practically begging to be metaphorically slapped.

Thus, Si Yuan wouldn’t be polite.

By saying this, Zhou Yan was essentially rejecting their insights, considering even Qingyao’s Sword Dao to be trivial.

"Zhou Yanxuan seems to possess great talent; this humble woman is all ears."

Yan Ran also smiled, her disdain not shown outright, but it was discernible in her casual tone.

The cultivators here were all top-tier geniuses, each with their own pride, but none as proud as Zhou Yan.

"Indeed, you all should be all ears."

Zhou Yan nodded in agreement with Yan Ran’s perspective and directly stated.

Yan Ran rolled her eyes somewhat speechlessly, seemingly encountering such a ’shamelessly bold’ cultivator for the first time.

"Alright, since everyone is all ears, I shall speak a few words."

Zhou Yan said casually, then his gaze turned towards the chaotic Sword Intent and Sword Dao all around, suddenly deepening.

Despite the clear scorn on the faces of Si Yuan and Yan Ran, seeing Zhou Yan ready to expound on the Sword Dao and Sword Intent, they listened earnestly.