Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao

Chapter 1469: 206: Seizing the Initiative

Capítulo 1469: Chapter 206: Seizing the Initiative

Zhou Yan felt a slight chill in his heart. The realms of the Treasure Tower King and the Divine Lion King were as high as the Eternal Nine Rules, and with such power, Zhou Yan could have easily eliminated them when he had both avatars.

But now, Zhou Yan felt somewhat powerless. The Eternal Spirit’s injuries had not healed, and its origin was unstable. With such a fierce fight, the outcome was already predictable.

However, Zhou Yan also did not intend to sit and await his doom. He opened his eyes and activated the origin of the Thunder Seal Mark, clearly seeing through the endless fog, and even the ethereal heaven and earth became crystal clear in his sight.

In this situation, Zhou Yan saw, in the distance, a graceful woman standing in the sky, surrounded by a nine-colored phoenix, looking at him with immense authority.

A carefree and handsome young man stood beside her.

The youth’s expression had been quite gentle before, but when Zhou Yan’s gaze pierced through the void and illusion, his brow furrowed slightly, as if he had discovered something.

“Bi Shui Fairy, with your ability, how could you not realize that those heavenly soldiers did not suffer any injury? And surely, when I arrived, you knew my identity, right? Aren’t you worried about the future by treating me like this?”

Zhou Yan said coldly.

“Domain Master of the Elf Domain, Zhou Yan, known to fight for the future of the Eternal Spirit. Is it you?”

The woman dressed in the Ni Chang Feather Robe, with a nine-colored phoenix by her side, looked at Zhou Yan indifferently, her tone lofty.

Since his identity was revealed, forcefully taking down Zhou Yan seemed unreasonable, so she waved her hand slightly, and the black-faced Treasure Tower King and the robust lion-headed Divine Lion King retreated immediately.

“It is I.”

Zhou Yan nodded and continued, “Since Bi Shui Fairy also knows my purpose, then I ask Bi Shui Fairy to assist me with the Heavenly Court forces.”

“Heh, life is precious because one should know their limits. But, you climbed up from being an ant, and I don’t blame you for not having it. But Zhou Yan, who do you think you are? Are you the Buddha Master of Ten Thousand Immortals and Buddhas, or the rebirth of the Great Emperor of the Immortal Path, or perhaps the Hou Yi War King, whose merit shook the heavens?”

“Do you think just by claiming you’re fighting for the future of the Eternal Spirit, every life will stupidly follow you?”

“Originally, my thought was to directly suppress you and expose your ugly face to the world, showing that you, Zhou Yan, are just a person of false reputation. The talk of fighting for the Eternal Spirit was merely a means for you to insult and refine many fairies. But Brother Qiu Dao mentioned that you once did him a favor, so he asked me not to be overly critical, as every life has its survival tactics.”

“Hence, this time, I didn’t destroy you outright.”

“Now, shouldn’t you thank Brother Qiu Dao? Otherwise, with your ant-like realm, you would have died ten thousand times already!”

Bi Shui Fairy said coldly.

Zhou Yan just looked at her calmly, then turned his gaze to Hua Qiudao’s face.

Hua Qiudao remained gallant and confident as ever, his power of Creation and Merit vast as the sea and unfathomable.

Those wise eyes shone brightly like the stars of eternity.

“Zhou Yan… give up. Bi Shui Fairy will never have any affection for you, and treating her as your next target for misconduct to enhance your cultivation is impossible. Bi Shui Fairy is a fairy in my heart and won’t allow any defilement.”

Hua Qiudao hesitated for a moment, then uttered a very sinister phrase.

This sentence openly informed Bi Shui Fairy that Zhou Yan came prepared and intended to refine her.

“Refining” is a gentle way to put it. The harsh way would be to say it’s to insult and humiliate Bi Shui Fairy.

Given Bi Shui Fairy’s dignity and arrogance, even with Hua Qiudao’s persuasion, what better fate could Zhou Yan expect?

Thus, with a single sentence, Hua Qiudao made Zhou Yan’s plan to target Bi Shui Fairy exponentially more difficult.

“What? You dare have designs on me?”

Bi Shui Fairy’s face turned stern upon hearing this, and an extremely terrifying energy fiercely assaulted Zhou Yan’s Eternal Spirit.

This assault could cause an Eternal Spirit of Zhou Yan’s realm to collapse.

But, after all, Zhou Yan had comprehended the King Dao, and his will was strong. As the oncoming means of endless impact were suppressed, Zhou Yan’s Eternal Spirit voluntarily flew out of his brow, detaching from his body.

By doing this, Bi Shui Fairy’s fierce strike was evaded by Zhou Yan.

However, upon seeing Zhou Yan’s already aging Eternal Spirit, Hua Qiudao was momentarily stunned and apparently astonished.

Unknowing of the details, Bi Shui Fairy coldly laughed and said, “So you’ve already aged like this. How many millions of years have you cultivated? Millions of years, and only cultivated to the Eternal Life Six Rules. Such a waste, even any heavenly soldier in my Heavenly Court far surpasses you!”

“Zhou Yan, let alone you, a mere Domain Master of the Elf Domain, even a king from the Ice and Snow Domain must show me some respect! Speaking with you is largely out of respect for Brother Qiu Dao! You, get out quickly, or this time, taste defeat right here!”

Bi Shui Fairy said coldly.

“Zhou Yan, give up. Haven’t you already had so many women? Why overreach? Look at you, your journey filled with hardships and betrayal, every step so difficult, and you’re always targeted. Do you know that you’re just a supporting role in heaven and earth, who merely got a bit of the protagonist’s fate, but you’re ultimately not the protagonist!

The protagonist is actually me, Hua Qiudao.

In the Earth Ancestral Land, I have received the inheritance of Ten Thousand Immortals and Buddhas, possessing the Merit Power of Creation.

Thereafter, whenever I’m in danger, great fortune is destined to arrive.”

“Now, let me prove what the trend of the times is.”

Hua Qiudao said, and then manifested his own Eternal Spirit.

It was a three-year-old child.

And this child, in front of Zhou Yan, tore his own head apart.

The Eternal Spirit, doing such a thing, is essentially transforming oneself.

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But just as it shattered and was about to face certain death, the endless Merit Power even caused the Heavenly Court to stir, and all the power congregated onto Hua Qiudao.

His process of self-Transformation was forcibly halted, and at the same time, his cultivation took a fierce leap forward, increasing his combat power by at least one level.

“Do you see? Even when I’m on the brink of orchestrating my own demise at any moment, I still advance in cultivation, my strength soaring.”

“And you, though it seems like you survive every time, in reality, it’s utterly pathetic and insignificant. In the end, I’m the true Sovereign of Fate, while you are just an ant gazing at the heavens. You’ve clawed your way up from the bottom, yet you still don’t realize you were never destined for it?”

“And now, you’re resorting to methods akin to evil spirits, continually refining the women you once vowed to avoid. Is there any meaning in what you’re doing?”

“Can you truly bear everything with a clear conscience?”

“Zhou Yan, leave. You are not my opponent, because I have never considered you as one.”

“You, truly lack the qualification. The only one qualified is Lee Ran.”

Hua Qiudao spoke calmly.

Everything seemed to ruthlessly impact Zhou Yan.

Yet Zhou Yan didn’t care at all. Even Hua Qiudao’s display didn’t matter to him.

The True Self in his heart remained as immovable as a mountain. Thus, from start to finish, Zhou Yan did not speak; he only watched.

Until Hua Qiudao finished speaking, and Bi Shui Fairy, with a cold expression and murderous intent, locked her gaze on him. Only then did Zhou Yan leisurely say, “Is that so? If that’s the case, why have you gone to such great lengths to have Bi Shui Fairy stay by your side and act out this charade?”

“Brother Qiu Dao never instigated me to do anything. I came here of my own volition, and I invited Brother Qiu Dao here too. What do you think you are, that Brother Qiu Dao would even acknowledge your existence?”

Bi Shui Fairy snorted coldly.

She didn’t even want to speak to Zhou Yan. If it weren’t for Hua Qiudao, she would have long since killed Zhou Yan.

However, Zhou Yan could sense this and instead smiled, saying, “First, I’m not leaving. No one in this world can make me leave! Second, if someone wants to kill me, I will summon King City here and then self-detonate the Thunder Seal.”

“Hua Qiudao, whether or not you consider me your opponent, or see me as the most daunting foe, it doesn’t matter. As long as this doesn’t go my way, King City will undoubtedly descend and crush this place.”

“If I cannot use it, I will destroy it.”

“Losing doesn’t concern me. I believe the Jiang family would gladly witness the destruction of the Heavenly Court.”

Zhou Yan’s words enraged Bi Shui Fairy, and she immediately intended to kill him, but Hua Qiudao stopped her.

“No, Bi Shui, what he’s saying is true.”

Hua Qiudao saw that extreme and deadly aura in Zhou Yan and finally relented.

He couldn’t afford to gamble.

Because Zhou Yan had nothing, whereas he, Hua Qiudao, was about to achieve Merit Perfection.

As long as he could capture Bi Shui Fairy and enter the King Realm, Hua Qiudao would achieve Merit Perfection.

At that time, what would a mere Zhou Yan even count for?

However, once everything is destroyed at this moment, then it all disappears.

“Hmm? Brother Qiu Dao, how does such an ant possess such astounding capability? Brother Qiu Dao, our Heavenly Court is the domain of the ancient Ten Thousand Immortals and Ten Thousand Buddhas. Can a mere King City shake the very foundation of our Heavenly Court?”

Bi Shui Fairy was somewhat skeptical; she couldn’t believe it.

She couldn’t believe an ant could have such profound resources.

“Yes, King City is indeed the former King City of the Master of Thunder Flame and the Thunder Punishment King. King City harbors supreme Thunder Will and possesses the power of the Law Enforcers.”

Hua Qiudao was silent for a moment before speaking.

“This—”

Bi Shui Fairy was taken aback, then immediately shot a fierce gaze at Zhou Yan, saying, “Could it be you’re planning to use this as leverage? Elf Domain, Domain Master, how formidable you are, truly a despicable and shameless being!”

“Whether it is or not, the result is the same in your heart. Prepare an upper room for me, and a few Water Spirit girls to attend to me.”

“After all, I am a distant guest, and even though the Heavenly Court is extraordinary, surely you understand this basic courtesy?”

Zhou Yan sneered, mocking as he spoke.

“You—”

Bi Shui Fairy’s delicate brows furrowed deeply, her killing intent and fury fully on display.

“Bi Shui, do as he says; afterward, I’ll figure out how to handle this. Rest assured, if he dares to threaten you into doing something you’re unwilling to do, I too won’t adhere to any rules.”

Hua Qiudao implied with his words.

At this moment, his speech carried an obvious indication of threat towards Zhou Yan.

Zhou Yan laughed freely, not caring at all about Hua Qiudao’s threat.

In this confrontation, even in adverse circumstances, Zhou Yan had already taken the initiative.

Taking the initiative meant that no matter how formidable Hua Qiudao was, he could only be led by the nose.