Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao
Chapter 442 - 091: Convince Wholeheartedly, Apologize with Compensation

Chapter 442: Chapter 091: Convince Wholeheartedly, Apologize with Compensation

"Chaos, turbulence, even riotous energy, exists in one Dao, originating from one heart."

Zhou Yan spoke calmly.

The first sentence was nothing special. It was merely an opening statement on Dao.

Ordinary, yet within the ordinary, there was something extraordinary.

At the very least, no cultivator could refute this statement for the moment.

Hearing this statement about the Dao, Qingyao Xuanshi nodded slightly in appreciation.

Si Yuan Xuanshi and Yan Ran Xuanshi merely nodded indifferently, feeling that this explanation and enlightenment were rather mundane, just passable for a start.

However, Zhuge Jiayue Xuanshi and Jia Yongheng Xuanshi began to think with interest, as if Zhou Yan’s words were not as simple as they seemed, containing deeper meanings.

"The chaos of the heart, the chaos of emotions, the chaos of the sword, and the chaos of intentions, all can be called ’chaos’.

The great chaos is calm in chaos. At its extreme, calm emerges from chaos.

This is called ’calm within chaos, chaos within calm.’"

Zhou Yan pondered slightly, then continued.

This statement revealed the deep meanings of ’Great Skill No Work,’ ’things revert upon reaching their extreme,’ and ’The Great Elephant Invisible.’ It had quite a profound depth.

Therefore, after this statement, the expressions of Si Yuan Xuanshi and Yan Ran Xuanshi became somewhat serious, no longer dismissive.

The beautiful eyes of Qingyao Xuanshi brightened noticeably, becoming much more radiant.

Zhuge Jiayue, at this moment, couldn’t help but look at Zhou Yan a few more times, her eyes clearly filled with surprise.

While Jia Yongheng remained calmer because he was clear about most of Zhou Yan’s matters. However, he didn’t speculate or delve deeper into some issues as that could be sensed by others and thus invite calamities.

Even because Zhou Yan’s Qi fortune was always opaque and difficult to see through, Jia Yongheng didn’t have a complete grasp of Zhou Yan’s specifics. Although he was confident in Zhou Yan, the fact that Zhou Yan had such an understanding now also pleased him.

But Zhou Yan did not pause because of this; after a moment of contemplation, he continued, "Great chaos as compliance, great sound is inaudible. Great success appears lacking, great wisdom appears foolish.

What is called ’chaos’ can also be called ’Primordial Chaos.’

Chaos is a crude expression, Primordial Chaos is the way of the Supreme.

Chaos can derive from Primordial Chaos, from which Primordial Chaos can evolve chaos."

This paragraph left the scene in utter silence.

The advancing steps halted.

A moved and shocked expression finally appeared on the beautiful face of Qingyao Xuanshi.

Si Yuan Xuanshi was completely astounded, stopping in his tracks, his wise eyes fixed on Zhou Yan, seemingly incredulous that Zhou Yan could elevate a simple Dao to such a height.

Like Qingyao Xuanshi, Yan Ran Xuanshi’s beautiful eyes were irresistibly drawn to Zhou Yan, completely lingering on his clear and handsome face.

At this moment, Yan Ran Xuanshi too was struck by such a perspective.

Zhuge Jiayue’s gaze sparkled as she looked at Zhou Yan, her beautiful eyes tender and emotional, as if her heart was stirred by Zhou Yan’s talent.

She was the type of extraordinary woman easily attracted by top talents, but until today, there had been only two geniuses who moved her heart.

The first was Emperor Qi Sword Body Zhou Yan, whom she became enamored with after deriving everything about Zhou Yan on Tianji Mountain.

And the second was the current Thunderflame Sword Body Zhou Yan.

"This... these two individuals have moved my heart; could it be that they are the same person—no, that’s impossible. The constitution of the Emperor Qi Sword Body is unique, and that of the Thunderflame Sword Body is even more special, these two constitutions are like fire and water, definitely not the same person. If it were the same person, he would not still be using the name ’Zhou Yan’; otherwise, it would be ’digging one’s own grave.’"

At this moment, Jiayue Xuanshi fell into deep thought, her interest in the identity of Thunderflame Sword Body Zhou Yan increasing, somewhat less focused on understanding the Dao.

Jia Yongheng, upon hearing Zhou Yan’s statements, began to understand silently, evidently treating Zhou Yan’s words as the true Supreme Dao.

Though the forward steps halted and the surrounding noise vanished, and though the jeers and disdainful glares ceased, Zhou Yan did not stop explaining the Dao.

He did not explain much, merely recalling the soul inheritance from his initial cultivation that led to this understanding.

This insight was real, but it was just a tiny fraction of what he had comprehended; he did not stingily keep it to himself.

Therefore, as the environment quieted down, Zhou Yan continued, "Chaos, that is Primordial Chaos."

"Through Primordial Chaos, my path is complete, and in completion, the True Form is obtained.

Within the True Form, the True Spirit is hidden, the spirit contains the Dao of the inner core.

If you ask for the True Form, you seek the truth; to understand the True Form, you must unite with the true image.

From the true image comes the True Technique, and with the True Technique, the Dao is thoroughly enlightened."

This was just a tiny fraction of the general principles of Dao in the legacy of Xingyi Fist taught by his Master. If all of Xingyi Swordsmanship were the stars and the moon in the sky, then this sentence was merely a firefly.

Like a speck of dust, it went unnoticed.

It was just because it touched something within Zhou Yan, leading to his understanding of "Primordial Chaos," that he spoke of it at this moment.

But after these words appeared, the Dao of Heaven and Earth was stirred.

Suddenly, with a "boom crack," the sky and earth displayed an inexplicable phenomenon like "Heavenly Girl Scattering Flowers," drawing continuous colorful lights of Dao Rhymes.

There were dancing Immortal Cranes, auspicious Mi Lu, Nine Dragons playing with pearls, Fire Phoenixes being reborn, and other strange spectacles, appearing like illusions above Zhou Yan’s head from time to time.

This terrifying anomaly appeared only when Zhou Yan was in sync with the Heavenly Dao and vanished after he had spoken.

Yet, this scene left Qingyao Xuanzhe utterly dumbfounded.

It stunned Si Yuan Xuanzhe and Yan Ran Xuanzhe.

It mesmerized Zhuge Jiayue Xuanzhe.

It made Eternal Xuanzhe’s eyes go wide.

This was like the demeanor of a youthful Venerable understanding the Supreme Dao, an unprecedented strange fate, an immortal testament, stirring hearts and beyond comparison.

Witnessing this scene, the previously extremely arrogant Si Yuan Xuanzhe and Yan Ran Xuanzhe suddenly fell into a state of sudden enlightenment, along with Qingyao Xuanzhe, Jiayue Xuanzhe, and Eternal Xuanzhe, who after their initial daze, entered a state of sudden enlightenment.

Each person, because of this sentence, gained understanding.

A moment later, Qingyao Xuanzhe was the first to recover from her enlightenment, took a deep breath, deeply bowed to Zhou Yan, and respectfully said, "Zhou Xuanzhe, I was negligent before, not realizing that Young Master Zhou Yan, you are so profound and unfathomable."

From Zhou Yanxuanzhe, the address was directly changed to "Young Master Zhou Yan," seemingly creating distance, but actually, through a few changed words, the relationship was brought closer.

"Qingyao Xuanzhe flatters me."

Zhou Yan lightly smiled, showing no arrogance.

Not to mention his experience and memory of a Saint’s enlightenment and complete understanding of the Ten Thousand Ghost Swordsmanship, even this so-called enlightenment discourse was but one in a billion of his insights, and he did not take it to heart.

"Young Master Zhou Yan, since Qingyao calls you ’Young Master,’ do you still need to formally address Qingyao as ’Xuanzhe’?"

Qingyao Xuanzhe said in a delicate voice, giving Zhou Yan a very charming look as she spoke.

"Then..."

Zhou Yan hesitated slightly.

"My surname is ’Fu,’ named ’Fu Qingyao.’"

Fu Qingyao spoke softly, her eyes, though not particularly big, were very spiritual, like bright, transparent diamonds, shining with a dazzling spiritual luster.

"Fu Qingyao...a very beautiful and lovely name, a beautiful name for a beautiful lady, truly a perfect match."

Zhou Yan remarked with a smile.

Then, he gave Fu Qingyao a slight smile and said, "Then let’s re-introduce ourselves, Thunderflame Sword Body, Zhou Yan, First Transformation Sword Void Peak."

"First Transformation Sword Void... Peak?! Impressive, really impressive! It seems I felt my combat power was inferior to yours; indeed, there’s a reason for that. I am Fu Qingyao, Third Transformation Sword Void Peak, and you can call me ’Qingyao,’ Master Zhou."

Fu Qingyao smiled gently, revealing the intellectual beauty of a woman.

No sooner had Fu Qingyao finished her sentence than Si Yuan Xuanzhe and Yan Ran Xuanzhe abruptly awoke from their enlightenment, hearing her words almost simultaneously.

Upon hearing those words, they were almost instantly shocked and startled again—What? Zhou Yan has already reached the First Transformation Sword Void Realm? When he was ranked over ten thousand, wasn’t he just around the Sword Spirit Third Layer Heaven and Sword Spirit First Layer Realm? How suddenly did he achieve First Transformation Sword Void?! Even flying on a sword wouldn’t be this fast, would it? And Qingyao Xuanzhe even feels that her strength is not as good as Zhou Yan’s?! But Qingyao Xuanzhe is not inferior to Ji Wu Xuanzhe, right?! How, how, how is this possible?!

At this moment, Si Yuan Xuanzhe and Yan Ran Xuanzhe were genuinely shocked, deeply shocked!

Then, their faces felt as if they had been slapped, burning hot, and it was extremely embarrassing.

They might not believe what they heard, but if Fu Qingyao allowed Zhou Yan to directly call her ’Qingyao,’ then Zhou Yan must have the corresponding abilities!

Not to mention whether he has such combat power, just that enlightenment... Primordial Chaos, my Dao is achieved, this one statement, is nothing short of aggressive, Only I Am Supreme!

This statement, expressing the majesty of Heaven and Earth, has an unparalleled charisma, unimaginable!

This is truly a statement like that of a controller of the vast Primordial Chaos, such a powerful Dao Rhyme, unimaginable in strength, has already drawn Heavenly Dao Laws and anomalies!

At this point, Si Yuan Xuanzhe and Yan Ran Xuanzhe thought of these words and were still boiling with excitement.

Yan Ran Xuanzhe was a woman, still somewhat reserved, suppressing her thrilling heart. In contrast, Si Yuan Xuanzhe directly fell to his knees in front of Zhou Yan, respectfully saying, "Zhou Yanxuanzhe, in the matter of enlightenment, you are truly, deservedly the first, I, Lin Si Yuan, was too short-sighted before, too narrow-minded, I kneel to apologize!"

"Zhou Yanxuanzhe, I, Yan Ran, a mere woman, short-sighted, coarse and disgraceful, I’ve embarrassed myself by previously neglecting and mocking Master Zhou Yanxuanzhe, truly shameless, I hereby apologize to you."

Both of them knelt simultaneously at this time, apologizing.

Their attitude was extremely sincere.

This was accountability, something they could raise and put down.

Of course, more so, it was Zhou Yan’s ’Dao,’ truly with a vast momentum, suppressing their arrogance and proud hearts.

(Just explaining~~My dad has four brothers and four sisters. A big family with just relatives numbering 17 households. Not counting my mom’s and wife’s sides. Can Jian, a non-drinker, got drunk on New Year’s Day and caught a cold, still coughing to this day, not yet fully recovered. I want to write well, so I can’t take cold medicine, because taking it would make me drowsy and unable to write. However, relatives have mostly left, I will try hard to write more. I hope everyone understands. I apologize here.)