Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao
Chapter 477 - 123 Opening of the Netherworld Heavenly Road

Chapter 477: Chapter 123 Opening of the Netherworld Heavenly Road

This technique was none other than the signature killer move of the Lei Yan King, and now that Zhou Yan had used it, it seemed to shock both of them.

For in the presence of the real Lei Yan King, they were both merely minor figures.

And even though they knew Zhou Yan was only pretending, his technique still made them subconsciously regard him as the real Lei Yan King.

"Alright, I’m fine now, I was just a bit drained earlier, and my own strength hasn’t fully recovered, which is why this happened."

Zhou Yan rarely offered an explanation, but feeling the other two’s anxious and sincere efforts to heal him warmed his heart somewhat.

As for the memory of the giant finger, as soon as Zhou Yan regained his senses and wanted to delve deeper into thought, it immediately became a bit blurry, as if he couldn’t retain it. However, Zhou Yan immediately used the Netherworld Rune to etch these experiences into a series of Ancient Array Runes, thus transcribing them in a transformed manner.

Even if he couldn’t remember all this later, he could still understand some memories of the Sky Vaulting Giant Finger through the ancient rune records.

These memories were clearly self-destructive, and even he, a high-intelligence genius, couldn’t remember them; however, they couldn’t erase the records of the Netherworld Runes or the information recorded by the Ancient Array Runes.

By combining the two, Zhou Yan transcribed these memories completely and prepared to learn about the past of the Lei Yan King at all costs.

Perhaps this was a new path for him to become rapidly stronger.

"It’s good that you’re alright, King. If it weren’t for you, I, Jiu Que, would have been taken down by others. I didn’t expect that couple, Kong Ji and Wu Xu, to be so madly brutal and greedy, daring to plot against me and the Netherworld Queen. This time, I will definitely give them a taste of their own medicine!"

The Netherworld Nine Souls Envoy expressed gratitude and relief.

Of course, when mentioning the couple, the Saints Kong Ji and Wu Xu, the Netherworld Nine Souls Envoy truly radiated hatred, nearly gnashing his teeth.

"This matter clearly had been premeditated, and the method to enter Frost Tears may have also been deciphered. Just now, that fingertip also broke through the constraints of Frost Tears. Hence, even those genius Cultivators who previously couldn’t enter Frost Tears can now do so. This will undoubtedly make the situation even more complicated.

Since you two are aligned in your cause, I won’t say much. Whether you choose to open the Netherworld Heavenly Road or not, if you can dominate it, then try to restrain Ji Wu and let the Killing Array of the Netherworld Heavenly Road strike repeatedly.

If you can’t restrain Ji Wu, then let all the geniuses who want to enter do so. As long as the Netherworld Heavenly Road is secured, whoever obtains the Yuan Ci Secret Realm will have to hand it over, otherwise, they will be executed on the spot."

Zhou Yan ordered.

The Netherworld Nine Souls Envoy nodded fiercely, indicating that he would do his utmost to cooperate with the Netherworld Queen in opening the Netherworld Road and scheme against the other geniuses.

At this moment, the Netherworld Nine Souls Envoy thought the Netherworld Queen had been deceived, which is why he was helping Zhou Yan. But the Netherworld Queen knew it was the Netherworld Nine Souls Envoy who was misled, so she did not talk about any further conditions. This matter would provide her a way to step down, and thus, the Netherworld Heavenly Road could be opened faster.

"That would be for the best. This time, we must put an end to Ji Wu and the Saint behind him! This person has treacherous intentions and extreme cruelty. A centipede dies but never falls down. He truly cannot be left alive as he will surely become a major disaster."

The Netherworld Queen expressed her hatred forthrightly.

"That’s right. In this matter, you, Netherworld Queen, have made efforts. Had I been taken down earlier and even implicated you, I admit my errors and mistakes. After this is over, I will tell you about some treasures from the Netherworld Hall and even ancient methods that have circulated from some secret realms as repayment for your aid."

The Netherworld Nine Souls Envoy spoke earnestly.

His words were heartfelt and sincere.

The Netherworld Queen didn’t show the slightest hint of pleasure and said solemnly, "Let’s talk about it after this matter is settled. These geniuses, coveting the Yuan Ci Secret Realm? They truly deserve to die! Previously, when we were in grave danger, many took delight in our misfortune! Humph, I shall open the Netherworld Heavenly Road and let them all go have a ’comfortable’ time.

The Netherworld Heavenly Road is nearly a certainty of death with virtually no survivors. They want to have a comfortable experience; I will make sure they get it fully!"

The Netherworld Queen laughed coldly, her voice icy and merciless.

The previous affairs had always galled her. She could accept that no extra assistance was offered by the Cultivators, but she couldn’t bear that most were looking forward to opportunities to kick someone while they’re down and gain advantages. They all wanted to see others fight to the death so they could reap the benefits.

Her perception of these genius Cultivators had suddenly become very poor.

"To open the Netherworld Heavenly Road, let’s open it to the maximum. First, it’s more dangerous, and second, there’s the greatest hope of obtaining the Yuan Ci Secret Realm. Besides, I’ve discussed with Wang Shang and know that he has some advantages regarding the Yuan Ci Secret Realm, so we don’t need to worry about his safety. Our task is to sense the location of the Yuan Ci Secret Realm and lock in the person who seizes it.

And once it’s Wang Shang who seizes it, we must protect him with all our might.

As for our own disputes, you’ve also said they’re internal conflicts. After all, you count as half a member of the Netherworld. We should align first against outsiders, exterminate these bastards, and then we can slowly settle our own grievances.

Perhaps after this affair, we won’t have conflicts anymore, and instead, we might become very good friends."

The Netherworld Nine Souls Envoy conveyed a lot of information in one go.

The Netherworld Queen received the message and was momentarily startled before nodding her head subtly, passing the information in an undetectable manner, "After this matter is concluded, we’ll discuss the subsequent matters later. The situation of the Lei Yan King is somewhat complex, his old injuries have not healed and now he has forcefully used heaven-defying methods, leaving his body extremely weak.

When the time comes, I’ll entangle those Saints, and you’ll ensure his safe departure, guaranteeing his safety."

The Netherworld Queen intentionally said this, but in truth, only fools who were being manipulated would fight to the death with Saints like Kong Ji and Wu Xu, and she most certainly would not do so—unless Zhou Yan was cornered by these Saints with no way out.

"No, leave this matter to me. The calculating Saints here are extremely powerful and you cannot withstand them, but I am more than capable! Naturally, I may not gain any advantage, but if we take them by surprise, slaying one or two Saints is not impossible. As long as we seize the opportunity to strike them down with fierce tactics, they will certainly suffer a great loss!

When it comes to ruthlessness? When I was at my most vicious, they were still suckling at their mother’s breasts!

This time, I will surely teach them an excruciating lesson for being so wildly arrogant, treating the Netherworld Palace as nothing!"

The Netherworld Nine Soul Envoys took to heart the tasks entrusted by Zhou Yan to fight fiercely and even Slaughter Saints, and immediately took on the responsibility.

His voice was filled with brutality and resentment, indicating his extreme hatred towards these people.

The Netherworld Queen was pleased internally, yet her expression showed nothing but a frown, "Are you sure you can slay and Slaughter Saints by taking them by surprise? If not, don’t force it. If you can, then I will protect Lei Yan King with all my might as he captures the Yuan Ci Secret Realm and ensure that he refines it completely."

"Rest assured, if I speak with such confidence, I certainly have the assurance!"

The Netherworld Nine Soul Envoys affirmed.

Both of them communicated using ripples in the Void, undecipherable by ordinary people, yet Zhou Yan understood and would not disclose it.

At the same time, their conversation was swift as light and shadow and completed in an instant, and so nearly at the same time, both stepped forward a few steps.

"Since everyone wishes to capture the Yuan Ci Secret Realm, and obviously you all understand that to do so, one must open the Netherworld Heavenly Road.

Very well, as you wish, to avoid the endless trouble of not opening the Heavenly Road. However, I can clearly tell you that the Netherworld Heavenly Road is extremely dangerous, and once you enter, it is almost certain death! If you’re not afraid of death, once the Netherworld Heavenly Road opens, you can go in!"

The Netherworld Queen scoffed coldly, her eyes filled with contempt and disdain.

With her demeanor, her scornful eyes immediately provoked a great number of talented Cultivators.

Many Cultivators were inwardly defiant but not everyone showed it outwardly; only a few coldly snorted in rebuke, while many others were eager to try, wishing to demonstrate their genius encounters and talents, showing that they were fearless of death and would not perish.

The Netherworld Queen turned her head, a cruel glint flickering in her eyes. She looked indifferently at the Netherworld Nine Soul Envoys, and as if the two had a tacit understanding, they suddenly projected beams of Netherworld Light into the Void.

The Netherworld Light, like the forming process of the Netherworld Life and Death Bridge, had ancient Netherworld Runes taking shape and undergoing Transformation; but after the formation of Evil Spirits and Yin Spirits, these spirits began to group and form ranks, much like many humans joining together to form various Arrays, a rather peculiar sight.

At this time, Zhou Yan gradually calmed down. Although the full-hearted treatment by two Saint Level powerhouses had improved his condition, a state of weakness persisted.

However, this weakened state did not significantly impact his observational and sensing powers. Zhou Yan could see that this combination and transformation of Runes was precisely an Ancient Array configuration.

The Netherworld Runes and the bizarre Runes of Ancient Arrays obviously had some peculiar connections.

Zhou Yan deduced that once he grasped the complex relationship between the two, he would be able to use it as a basis for further insight, mastering both Netherworld Runes and Ancient Array Runes, which would lead to exponential progress in all his abilities.

He contemplated as the Netherworld Heavenly Road unfurled like a column reaching to the heavens, suddenly extending in all directions to form nine anciently venerable light pillars.

The Nine Great Light Pillars each had their own color, dazzling and piercing to the eye, even the white was more blinding than usual white.

Even the black was so deep it caused one’s heart to tremble with fear.

The Nine Great Light Pillars descended, like the Frost Tears of the Nine Great Pillars or the Nine Origin Light Pillars of the Nine Origin Reincarnation Breath.

Zhou Yan saw this and furrowed his brow, a deeply familiar feeling arising within him, as though he had witnessed this scene before.

Yet, this feeling of familiarity told him that nothing good would happen on the road ahead, but rather, it would be terror and bloodshed like a nightmare.

Perhaps, the most terrifying event of his life would transpire on this Netherworld Heavenly Road.

The light spilled down, and numerous gifted Cultivators like moths to a flame, flew madly towards their chosen pillar of light.

Zhou Yan watched as Hou Ling’er, Feng Jiu Xian, Holy Daughter Jiang Yuning, Eternal Xuanzhe, and his companions Zhuge Guyan and Zhuge Jiayue could not resist darting into the pillars with a terrifying speed.

At that moment, Zhou Yan was shocked to discover that this light had a deadly allure to any Cultivator; an allure that even the Holy Daughter, Jia Yongheng, and others couldn’t resist. When the light appeared, all Cultivators were ensnared!

The only one unaffected by the light was he, Zhou Yan, alone.