Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao

Chapter 1417 - 156: Bodhi Ancestor Tree, Land of Enlightenment

"At that time, his choice was not actually wrong. The existence nurtured by exhausting endless resources, if it were to be instantly consigned to oblivion, that would be true failure.

As long as one is alive, even if enslaved, there is still a chance."

"This point is actually the main thing. Therefore, in the future, you must know that becoming a leader requires many sacrifices, you can be ruthless, merciless, or even less than human, but the premise must be beneficial to the overall situation.

Because ultimately, the outcome for the Eternal Spirit will not be good. The rule of eternal life is incomplete—this is in terms of the Heavenly Dao of eternal existence.

So, you should understand why the life forms of the Earth Ancestral Land, even though innately possessing Three Souls and Seven Spirits, cannot unlock their potential. Yes, because they cannot achieve eternal life."

"Eternal life means cutting off all birth and death, cutting off all the power of reproduction."

"Life and death are essentially a matter of cause and effect and reincarnation, involving fundamental rules. The fundamental rules are the greatest rules of this world."

"Yet one day, a rule beyond the fundamental rules appeared. This rule allows life to continue living and death to be eternally dead."

"Under such a rule, continuous life and eternal death only create a part of eternal life while causing all other life forms to be destroyed. In terms of certain resources, when one side becomes incredibly powerful, the other must be incredibly weak, because the total life energy is consistent.

Thus, the ultimate result will inevitably be only one endlessly powerful Eternal King, while all other life forms are completely destroyed.

This is true destruction.

The endless hope and inheritance propagated by the Human Clan, if subjected to such destruction, the result... is likely the inability to propagate anymore.

Inheritance cut off is unlikely to be continued.

By then, even the ability to create a new world will not exist."

"So, the only thing to do is stop it."

"Stop all of this from happening, stop the infiltration and enslavement by the unknown Lord of Sin."

The Hong Jun Sword said solemnly.

Zhou Yan deeply agreed, nodding repeatedly, very much in agreement with this statement.

For this statement also precisely reflected what Zhou Yan had in mind.

"Yes, indeed, seeking the Seed of the Life Ancient Tree this time is truly meant as a first step.

In confronting enemies, there must be a truly stable rear, only then can one truly fight."

Zhou Yan spoke just as gravely.

This time, Zhou Yan did not hesitate, appropriately sharing the current situation with the Hong Jun Sword.

And the Sword Soul of the Hong Jun Sword, Hong Jun Ancestor, immediately became much more solemn.

"The Tree of Life you mentioned should be the World Tree, or the Supreme Jianmu Ancestor among the Thirty-Three Heavens. Such a Life Ancient Tree carries the Hongmeng Qi of endless ages, even I... indeed do not have the ability to find it. It requires destiny.

However, there is a place that certainly has it, that is the Inheritance Land of Ten Thousand Buddhas, the Enlightenment Tree of Shakyamuni, the Bodhi Ancestor Tree."

"In that place, there must be a Seed, the Seed named ’Bodhi Seed’, also known as ’Bodhi Pearl’.

"However, once such a treasure is activated..."

The Hong Jun Ancestor pondered for a moment, revealing a grave expression.

But finally, his eyes became much more resolute, saying, "Alright, in the future, I can only follow you, to have hope.

In this way, I will personally participate in the transformation of the Elf Secret Realm, by adding some inheritance methods of enlightenment, to awaken the Bodhi Heart of the Bodhi Seed. This way, in the future, all life forms in the Elf Spirit and the Elf Domain will gain supreme benefits.

However, it is best to plant a Thunder mark in the Seed of the Tree of Life, so that a unique Guardian Power can grow in everyone’s brow."

The Hong Jun Ancestor thought for a moment and made a suggestion.

This was, after consideration, his best suggestion.

Zhou Yan nodded, not denying the words of the Hong Jun Ancestor, for his understanding was no longer that of a naive youngster, and he knew the depth of the Hong Jun Ancestor’s words, and thought very clearly.

The Hong Jun Ancestor intended to imprint the Thunder mark into the Eternal Spirit of all domain life forms, but this is more than mere enslavement.

Or rather, almost all the subjects of a King have a corresponding mark on their brow. This mark is an identity, a manifestation of ability.

It is also a form of protection, a kind of enslavement.

Those who possess the will of the Sovereign will drive this method of enslavement.

However, the enslavement mark doesn’t turn the life forms into slaves.

As long as there is an unselfish and fair heart, even if this mark exists, it will not be detrimental to others, nor can it truly spy on others’ memories and thoughts. Instead, at the moment of crisis, it will erupt with the inheritance power of the Thunder Seal, offering protection in times of peril.

This is the first aspect. The second, which is also crucial to Hong Jun Ancestor’s considerations, is that in the future, once the evil spirits have been truly repelled and the order of creation in Heaven and Earth has been reestablished, then those powerful Eternal Spirits can have their eternal spirits suppressed and sealed. After a unique sealing, they can continuously live a cycle of reincarnation, experience the life and death of ordinary people, and harmonize with the rules of the sun, moon, stars, and the Cosmic Primordial, thereby realizing the future hope of the Human Clan, achieving the true immortality and indestructibility of the Eternal Spirit.

This is Hong Jun Ancestor’s thought.

Because, if such a mark cannot be imprinted now, in the future, then once the Eternal Spirits become powerful, unless Zhou Yan destroys those Eternal Spirits, otherwise, during their constant advancement, new and unknown evil spirits and the Source of Evil will inevitably emerge again.

Even if the Eternal Spirits do not cultivate, within their inherent cycles, they are still cultivating, still growing stronger, and starting to approach the level of a King.

This situation is equivalent to killing one Lord of Sin only for another to emerge after a certain period.

This situation is naturally a significant loss outweighing the gain.

So, if there’s the best choice, then when the new Life Ancient Tree begins to birth, allowing everyone to genuinely submit and imprint their own mark and synchronize with the Thunder Mark.

And this synchronization brings the greatest benefit to Zhou Yan, enabling him at a certain moment to suddenly harness the full power of all the living beings’ marks through the Thunder Mark.

Because this is an innate method, ultimately extracting the power of the Eternal Spirits to seal them, this is the same approach.

This method offers significant benefits to Zhou Yan, and for other living beings, it’s not a disadvantageous thing either.

After all, with the Thunder Mark, one can acquire the ability of Enlightenment, obtain a wisdom heart similar to a Bodhi Heart, and possess the Guardian Power of the Thunder Mark in critical moments.

This Guardian Power is an ultimate convergence of one’s peak power.

At critical moments, it will erupt to save one from imminent danger.

Moreover, after the outbreak, the Thunder Mark will continue to gather power, reaching a saturation point, and when the next danger arrives, a powerful guardian force will reappear.

It’s like a fountain of stored energy; once one’s power runs dry, the perfect Origin stored here will suddenly explode, providing a formidable strength once more.

Zhou Yan contemplating this aspect, nodded once more and said, "This situation, in fact, I didn’t initially think of, but after I acquired the King’s will and most of the past memories, I realized this was one of the reasons for my earlier anxiety.

But this matter, given my capability, does seem a bit challenging for me."

Zhou Yan affirmed the possibility of this matter, but it’s not easy to handle.

"There’s a difficulty, but it’s not as hard as you think. First, you once went to the Heart Awakening Cave and acquired some fortune. Secondly, you have mastered Merit Power and know that the formation of Merit Power is actually quite similar to this kind of mark. And the Buddhist enlightenment is actually like this, though their situation is more devoted, but your mark does not have these constraints.

Moreover, the Thunder Punishment Mark mainly signifies Heaven’s patrol, so there are two distinctions, treating enemies in one way which serves as punishment; but dealing with subordinate life forms in another way, which serves as protection and defense."

"With these circumstances existing, added with the will enhancements you previously possessed from the Randeng Ancient Buddha and Fighting Saint Buddha, things are actually simple."

"More importantly, I won’t stand idly by."

"This is a major event, either you don’t do it at all, or if you do, it sets a foundation. Succeeding increases the chance of success significantly. And failing means a real missed opportunity.

Or rather, failing almost certainly announces that facing the Lord of Sin ultimately will also end in failure."

Hong Jun Ancestor expressed his judgment.

Zhou Yan didn’t need to contemplate the reason to know; it certainly is so.

As for why—even a figure like Hong Jun Ancestor can shield the King’s intent sensing, how could what such a person judges not be true?

Moreover, concerning such a true ancestor of ancestors, Zhou Yan would have not a hint of doubt.

This is a true Inheritor, a pioneer of the vast domain era of Primordial, a real Enlightened Person, how can such a figure make Zhou Yan have doubts?

Zhou Yan took a deep breath and said, "Everything is settled, but how do we go to that place now, and how do we acquire that Bodhi Seed?"

Zhou Yan inquired.

Hearing this, Hong Jun Ancestor smiled and said, "This Emperor Burial Crystal Coffin is quite extraordinary; you go in and sleep, then there’s a path inside. Go directly in, and you can reach the River of Heaven.

By the Tongtian River, there is an old vine tree, and beneath that tree, three feet underground, is the seed.

That place was where the Buddha attained enlightenment, where the peacock appeared. Hence, there truly is creation there."