Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao

Chapter 1471 - 208: Revealing the Foundations

Bi Shui Fairy, upon hearing this, became rather puzzled.

In this state of mental turmoil, Hua Qiudao frequently invited her to enjoy flowers and the moon, but Bi Shui Fairy couldn’t calm her heart. She lost interest in these activities and politely declined. However, Hua Qiudao, worried that Zhou Yan might get the upper hand, kept an eye on Bi Shui Fairy’s actions.

This process, as Zhou Yan expected, indeed sparked a slight resentment in Bi Shui Fairy.

And Hua Qiudao seemed to sense some impropriety in his behavior, so he reluctantly had to give up this overly attentive approach.

However, as a result, Hua Qiudao became more serious and more cautious towards Zhou Yan.

"No, this won’t do. At this rate, it’s not going to work. Even if he’s just staying here doing nothing, psychologically, I’ve already fallen behind. And a woman like Bi Shui Fairy, who doesn’t tolerate any flaws, can’t settle down either. It’s like having a thorn in her heart, which inevitably affects her."

"Zhou Yan’s approach is indeed ruthless, adapting to changes without changing himself. The key is, he hasn’t done anything, but it’s like a sword standing directly between Bi Shui Fairy and me."

"This tactic is truly disgusting!"

"Given this, I can only... suppress him."

"There isn’t much time left; I can’t be affected at a critical moment."

Hua Qiudao thought to himself as he changed his strategy accordingly.

While he was mulling over this decision, Bi Shui Fairy finally arrived at the secluded courtyard where Zhou Yan was.

And the Zhou Yan she saw, just as the maids described, seemed dazed and foolish, with no reaction at all.

The Eternal Spirit appeared sluggish, its gaze scattered, although it still retained that aura of aloofness and detachment. Yet in this situation, due to preconceived notions, Bi Shui Fairy felt that no matter how she looked, it was an eyesore and revolting.

"What, you, a dignified Domain Master of the Elf Domain, rumored to also be the Young Master of the Thunder Flame inheritance, are here pretending to be pitiful? Trying to gain the sympathy of the maids around me, and then perform some disgusting refining methods?"

Bi Shui Fairy’s words were merciless, mocking Zhou Yan.

Zhou Yan slightly came to his senses, only then realizing Bi Shui Fairy was talking to him.

His gaze appeared somewhat stiff and bewildered, but this look quickly faded.

"My goal, like Hua Qiudao’s, is essentially the same. As for the refining methods, while my way of doing things may be somewhat indulgent, it’s not as you think."

"What you do is your business, and there’s no need to explain. I also understand your intentions, but Brother Qiu Dao... you have no right to speak ill of him.

In front of me, he always speaks of your good qualities from the past, never mentioning your flaws. But I know, it’s merely because you once saved him, and he remembers that favor. Who you are, with the King Divine Skills known as the Thousand-mile Eye and Wind Ear of our Heavenly Court, how could we not know?"

Bi Shui Fairy mocked.

Her tone towards Zhou Yan had never been pleasant, so Zhou Yan was already used to it.

Zhou Yan was silent for a moment, then said, "I’m telling the truth. You might not believe it now, but you will in the future."

"I never believe in the future, only what’s before me, in the present. Without the present, how can there be a future?! Zhou Yan, I’m here this time to hope you leave, or rather, to ask you to leave! Tell me which maid you fancy, you can take her! In fact, if you fancy several, you can take them all! After that, your Elf Domain will have nothing more to do with our Heavenly Court!"

"I admit you have some abilities and charm, but I loathe you. Seeing you makes me want to vomit, you know? Break off your fanciful thoughts about me!"

"The women of your Elf Domain are outstanding in terms of appearance, and among them, a few Elders of the Elf Domain are exceptionally charming, perhaps even more enticing than Jiang Yuning. Why not simply win them over and spare the Heavenly Court?"

Bi Shui Fairy’s words were filled with a chilling coldness, yet this seemed to be the softest words she had ever spoken after lowering her stance.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan merely smiled and said, "Have you finished setting up? Once you’re done, activate it and take me to the Yaochi Ancestral Land."

"If you’re not quite finished, then hurry up, or else when Hua Qiudao comes, he’ll definitely stop you, because I can’t die by your hand; it has to be his hand. Otherwise, he can’t complete some tasks and will face the punishment of the Lord of Ice and Snow enslaved by the Lord of Sin."

Zhou Yan said calmly.

At that moment, Bi Shui Fairy finally changed her expression because her secret setup had indeed been completed. It was a void transfer method, and the destination was the Yaochi Ancestral Land.

This approach was meant to cut off Zhou Yan’s retreat, to send him into the Yaochi Ancestral Land for suppression and destruction.

The reason Bi Shui Fairy spoke the words inviting Zhou Yan to leave was because she wanted to give him one last chance. After all, Zhou Yan was indeed the Domain Master of the Elf Domain, and there was no deep-seated hatred between the Heavenly Court and the Elf Domain. Even though she disliked Zhou Yan intensely, she wouldn’t choose to set up a strong enemy if it could be avoided.

After all, if Zhou Yan of the Elf Domain died, King City might lose some control, but it would still be a significant threat to the Heavenly Court—within King City, there were no less than five beings with the Great Perfection of the Eternal Nine Rules! Moreover, they were all women of Zhou Yan!

Under these circumstances, if given a choice, Bi Shui Fairy wouldn’t want things to escalate.

But Zhou Yan had clearly given up this chance.

He even directly pointed it out, cutting off his last route to retreat on his own.

"Zhou Yan, you forced me!"

Bi Shui Fairy finally ceased to hide that furious murderous intent and directly activated the endless Origin Power.

The massive Ninth Layer of the Immortality Principle overlapped but did not affect Zhou Yan; instead, it carried the entire solitary courtyard straight through the Void, instantly landing at the Yaochi Ancestral Land.

The Yaochi Ancestral Land was once the place where The Queen Mother of the West of the Heavenly Court resided. The Peach Life Ancient Tree, one type of Life Ancient Tree nurtured there, grew abundantly in the Pantao Garden.

Even though these trees have now disappeared, withered, the Yaochi Ancestral Land remains a true King’s Inheritance Secret Realm.

Before Zhou Yan, along with the solitary courtyard, were transferred to this place, Hua Qiudao appeared as expected and exclaimed loudly, "Bishui, no!"

Hua Qiudao, both shocked and enraged, could not stop it, and this scene unfolded just as Zhou Yan had predicted, causing Bi Shui Fairy to frown.

Zhou Yan gazed with brilliant eyes at Hua Qiudao, signaling with his eyes a message: "Hua Qiudao, I have already prepared a child for Bi Shui Fairy; soon, what you expect most will occur here—yes, the Yin Yang Union battle with Bi Shui Fairy."

"What do you think, Hua Qiudao? Can you stop all this?"

"Bi Shui Fairy does not trust you at all; she even sealed the Yaochi Ancestral Land. Even if the Lord of Ice and Snow comes, it will be of no avail."

"After this, Bi Shui Fairy will lose herself to me, and you, you have failed!"

Zhou Yan did not genuinely communicate through sound, merely conveying a series of meanings through his gaze, which only Hua Qiudao could see.

"Bishui, it’s a trap. He’s trying to assault you in the Yaochi Ancestral Land; you must not go!"

Hua Qiudao was utterly alarmed and shouted in anger.

Immediately, the endless Merit Power surged violently towards Zhou Yan and Bi Shui Fairy.

However, that power ultimately did not touch Zhou Yan; instead, it vanished in an instant.

Because Zhou Yan and Bi Shui Fairy had already entered the Yaochi Ancestral Land.

"You saw accurately; Brother Qiu Dao indeed came, but clearly, he fears this is a trap."

"But, in fact, this is a trap targeting you alone."

"Zhou Yan, look at that Yaochi—it holds so many mountains of corpses, so many dry corpses; those are the Heavenly Soldiers of the Heavenly Court, the corpses of some ancient King’s Eternal Spirits."

"Now, another will soon join them, and that will be you, Zhou Yan."

Bi Shui Fairy spoke as if she was talking about something trivial.

Zhou Yan quietly watched Bi Shui Fairy, calmly saying, "Bi Shui Fairy, before you take action, allow me to say a few words."

"Want to plead for mercy or speak ill of Hua Qiudao? Do you think it’s necessary?"

Bi Shui Fairy coldly replied.

Zhou Yan glanced at the Bi Shui Pond, piled endlessly like mountains of corpses, recalling the scene when he once entered the Jade Fox Clan Ancestor Land, remembering the condition of the corpse mountains he saw underwater, with something contemplating in his heart, yet did not think deeper.

Zhou Yan took a deep breath and still spoke calmly, "Before you take action, I want to tell you my true identity."

"Oh? What other identity do you have? Are you perhaps the Master of Thunder Flame? The former scoundrel Lee Yi?"

Bi Shui Fairy sneered.

"Yes, I am indeed the Master of Thunder Flame, Lee Yi. But I am his next life."

Zhou Yan affirmed.

"Oh, so what? And if not, so what? Once invincible, now like an ant. Certainly, even if I assume you are, it doesn’t change the fact that you are about to fall."

Bi Shui Fairy laughed coldly, as if she had heard the funniest joke in the world.

Zhou Yan remained silent until Bi Shui Fairy calmed down before continuing, "Hua Qiudao definitely did not tell you that the inheritance of the Ten Thousand Immortals and Ten Thousand Buddhas was given to him by me. Nor did he tell you I am the Master of Thunder Flame, Thunder Punishment King, a former Law Enforcer. And certainly, he won’t tell you that he already knows his inheritance of Ten Thousand Immortals and Ten Thousand Buddhas is fake, while my inheritance of Ten Thousand Immortals and Ten Thousand Buddhas is genuine."

"Of course, you can choose not to believe me, but there is one existence you will surely trust."

As Zhou Yan spoke, a faint gleam appeared on his brow, and Bi Shui Fairy immediately became alert.

Yet, Zhou Yan remained unmoved, instead letting the Hong Jun Sword fly out from his brow.