Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao
Chapter 450 - 099 Killing Geniuses as if Slaughtering Dogs

Chapter 450: Chapter 099 Killing Geniuses as if Slaughtering Dogs

The map was so overwhelmingly dominant that even a fool would know, at this moment, that Zhou Yan had obtained an unmatched opportunity from the map.

If the map had been an ordinary one, then entering the Yuan Ci Secret Realm together wouldn’t have been a big deal, but the map activated by Zhou Yan was so vast it clearly showed that even upon entering the Yuan Ci Secret Realm, Zhou Yan would have an absolute advantage in claiming it.

After Zhou Yan had activated the Artifact Spirit of the map, the scene became dead silent; everyone, including the Qingyao Cultivators, looked at Zhou Yan with changed expressions.

Jiang Yuning silently observed all of this, a deep worry growing inside her. Nobody knew what the story behind the map was, but now, because of the ’showdown,’ the advantage Zhou Yan’s map presented was entirely revealed. Without a doubt, this would attract the attention of some who were plotting.

"This... this map, it covers over ninety-nine percent... Zhou Yanxuan, it seems, even if we enter the Yuan Ci Secret Realm, it will only be a formality. You, you couldn’t have already obtained the Primordial Magnetic Pole Light of the Yuan Ci Secret Realm, could you?"

Jia Yongheng expressed his doubt and amazement.

His eyes glinted with desire, but he didn’t become greedy because he knew Zhou Yan all too well. Having designs on Zhou Yan’s possessions was something that Zhou Yan would never let slide without retaliation.

Moreover, he had always had a reasonably good relationship with Zhou Yan and would not make an enemy of him over this.

But Jia Yongheng was well aware that others might not see things the same way.

With such massive interests at stake, it wouldn’t be surprising if members of their own team turned against each other and stabbed each other viciously from behind. Hence, he had to be extremely cautious.

"Indeed, I’ve considered this when I activated the map, which is why I was the last one to reveal mine.

However, if anyone dares to covet what belongs to Zhou Yan, I will obliterate them utterly, scatter their souls, and have them vanish forever! Killing people is not something new to me, Zhou Yan. Even Ji Wu was only worthy to be my adversary in a single fight. Any other genius in my eyes is nothing more than an ant! When I wish to kill, I kill."

Zhou Yan laughed coldly, his face heavy with murderous intent.

While speaking, he suddenly looked up and threw a terrifying punch towards the Void.

"Shsh—"

The fearsome Fist Intent pierced through the Void like a torrent rushing skyward, directly killing two female cultivators with bloodshot eyes in the heavens.

Their bodies burst apart like watermelons, flesh and blood flying around, the scene gruesomely bloody.

Killing geniuses was like slaughtering dogs.

"My possessions, and you dare harbor thoughts of seizing them, deserve to be killed!"

Zhou Yan said coldly.

His voice wasn’t loud, but it rolled like thunder, echoing through the Void, rendering Heaven and Earth silent.

All the cultivators who still hungered for more now had to suppress their greed, their eyes filled with resentment, anger, and wariness as they watched Zhou Yan, their expressions sour.

Even so, no cultivator dared to show it. After all, Zhou Yan’s actions were far too terrifying and dominant. It was as if he were King Yan sitting upon this land, a peerless killer, an invincible scourge.

"Mr. Zhou, when we enter the Yuan Ci Secret Realm and the Void Gate, I hope you can be magnanimous—"

The voice of the Qingyao Cultivator wavered, uncertain, before she spoke softly.

Her eyes looked at Zhou Yan with a hope that he might give them a chance.

Her words meant nothing more than a wish for an approximately fair competition for opportunities within the Yuan Ci Secret Realm.

But Zhou Yan, not sparing any face, replied, "The Yuan Ci Secret Realm, I have claimed it. This is no different from Ji Wu’s original claim. After all, whether it’s claimed by me or Ji Wu, you stand no chance.

You can choose to cooperate with me or not. If you cooperate, I eat meat, and you get the soup. If not, all will be killed."

Zhou Yan wasn’t being arrogant but candid about his intentions. By this point, with the map pieces united, forming a true Artifact Spirit about to open the Space-Time Gate, it was time to distribute the benefits.

The Yuan Ci Secret Realm was a vital location for cultivation, and Zhou Yan had to secure it. Otherwise, everything would still be under enemy control, and his friends and family would never see peaceful days.

Every time he thought of Gu Xi still lying in the Crystal Coffin, Zhou Yan’s heart ached.

That wasn’t all—Sword Spirit Xiao Xue’s condition wasn’t good either.

What pained Zhou Yan the most was Yanyan—the dirty-faced little girl in her floral cotton-padded dress, an image he could never forget.

Such a girl, even unknown, would move hearts and provoke sympathy, let alone be one’s own daughter, the poor child he had unexpectedly fathered with someone unknown at some time.

Life is full of twists and turns, and if it were just for himself, Zhou Yan would endure any amount of suffering without complaint. But now, having gained a certain level of strength, if there were a chance to secure a safe haven, he would not give up, even if it meant exhausting himself to death, suffering to death, or becoming the enemy of the world.

Zhou Yan did not wish to recall those painful memories, so his only choice was to become mercilessly stronger and protect what he had to protect.

In this cruel world, compassion had become a laughingstock, and kindness would not survive until tomorrow. Only by being ruthless and harnessing all one’s strength to gain the ability to survive could one protect everything one had.

Zhou Yan had seen through all of this, so even if Qingyao, the Genius Cultivator, had a pleading heart, Zhou Yan would not slacken nor relent.

This woman was a female genius, whom many Cultivators would kneel before to curry favor, but Zhou Yan couldn’t care less.

He was not a man who couldn’t live without a woman, and he would not abandon what he ought to stand firm on just because of Qingyao’s peculiar or admiring glance.

"Zhou Yanxuan, you... you really are domineering,"

Qingyao said with a wry smile, speaking helplessly.

Si Yuanxuan and Yan Ranxuan said nothing.

Jia Yongheng and Zhuge Jiayue also did not interject. However, both felt that such an outcome was quite normal. After all, Zhou Yan’s map far surpassed the combination of everyone else’s, presenting an overwhelming presence.

Even without their maps, Zhou Yan’s was sufficient to open the door to the Yuan Ci Secret Realm. Therefore, their maps were effectively unnecessary, almost irrelevant.

This situation led to the six individuals having little to no right to speak.

"Domineering? If I were Ji Wu, perhaps you would think Ji Wu was a bit excessive, yet you wouldn’t find anything wrong with it, right? I am still giving you the chance to enter, and our agreement stands. If you discover something in the Yuan Ci Secret Realm before me, I hope you’ll be a bit more conscientious. It might be difficult for me to kill you in the outside world, but in here, unless you enter in a Void Body and prevent death of your true self, none of you will survive."

Zhou Yan’s words were incredibly cold-blooded and domineering.

As he spoke, Feng Jiu Xian’s eyes widened with shock—Feng Jiu Xian was seemingly discovering for the first time how manly and charming Zhou Yan could be. Such a domineering man stirred her heart and captivated her completely.

"The man for Feng Jiu Xian must possess such domineering invincibility. From now on, I, Feng Jiu Xian, will seek a man like Zhou Yan!"

Feng Jiu Xian made this grand vow to herself, while Zhou Yan paid her no attention, focusing on combining the pieces of the Yuan Ci Secret Realm’s spatial door while also keeping an eye on the movements of the other geniuses around him.

Killing within Frost Tears was as easy for Zhou Yan as slicing through grass, and that was why his words went unquestioned. Even Cultivators who felt deeply indignant and unwilling to submit knew that Zhou Yan was ’the small man who had made good’ here.

Among them, there were many Cultivators who thought they would only wait until they had left Frost Tears for Zhou Yan to meet his demise.

However, though they entertained such thoughts, not a single one dared to show even the slightest intention to kill at the moment, because Zhou Yan, the brutal villain, was extremely ferocious and ruthless. Being sensed by him meant facing a terrible fate of destruction.

"Alright... I have no objections. Indeed, compared to Zhou Yanxuan’s map, mine is but a drop in the ocean. If I can enter and find the Yuan Ci Secret Realm, rest assured, Zhou Yanxuan, I will not oppose you and will notify you immediately."

Si Yuanxuan stated his position right away.

"I feel the same way. In fact, even if I desired to compete, my share of the map would give me little chance of success. The size of the map determines the opportunity to access the Yuan Ci Secret Realm. Zhou Yanxuan, you really needn’t worry too much."

Jia Yongheng contemplated briefly before speaking seriously.

Though he merely voiced an honest opinion, his words inadvertently made some people covertly focus on Zhou Yan’s portion of the map.

Zhou Yan nodded, but a cold smirk crossed his face as he said, "It seems some still don’t grasp the gravity of their situation. Well, I’ll just wait for you all to come and try to snatch it. But within the domain of Frost Tears, you lack the courage to attempt it, and once outside, you are even less of a threat! Trash will always be trash, no matter where they are!"

Having spoken, Zhou Yan looked at the now-formed Void Gate, felt the Artifact Spirit’s power dispersing over those who had part of the map, and said, "Let’s go."

"Good, let’s go!"

Jia Yongheng nodded immediately, activating the map’s light that enveloped him.

A dazzling bird encompassed the Cultivators like a rainbow, and all seemed to ride upon the Rainbow Bridge itself.

The rainbow streaked toward the Void Gate of the Secret Realm, and Zhou Yan with his group of seven gradually vanished into the orb of light that formed the gate.

The gates of the Secret Realm were like circles of light derived from magnetic forces, filled with enigmatic hues. Yet these circles possessed a monochromatic, dark gray tint, lacking the vibrancy of spirituality.

Ordinary people would never dare enter such a place, for those dark circles of light resembled portals to Hell more than anything.

However, Zhou Yan and his companions harbored no such concerns and soared directly into these magnetic rings.

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