Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao

Chapter 1486 - 10: The Cause of the Evil Spirit’s Heartlessness

"A heart knot is the biggest hurdle for us Evil Spirits. You know this, and you previously did better than all of us Evil Spirits. Is it really just because some part of his temperament resembles that of Zhou Yan? If so, I think you’re overthinking. Even if he is Zhou Yan, our relationship is hostile. Back when you killed his woman, you didn’t hold back. When you became a Daoist couple with the Green Bull King Yin Tianshu, you didn’t think about this Zhou Yan, did you? What’s the use of thinking about it now?"

"Moreover, since Yin Tianshu is still in the Ice and Snow Palace, what do you want to do now?"

Zhao Xiaoxiao’s cold voice shattered all of Hong Yuqiao’s thoughts, making her shiver.

Zhou Yan, hearing this, felt a slight change in emotion, though it did not show, mostly just surprise that Hong Yuqiao would choose Yin Tianshu.

After all, the Green Bull King Yin Tianshu isn’t even as charming as Ji Wu. So how could the Green Bull King win Hong Yuqiao’s favor? It obviously doesn’t make sense.

However, Zhao Xiaoxiao’s words, and the approving looks from Yun Shiyin and Qin Ruyu, made Zhou Yan realize that this matter was likely true.

At this moment, Zhou Yan indeed felt a bit uncomfortable. After all, when Hong Yuqiao first met Ling He, she liked him, Zhou Yan. How did she end up liking someone else?

And that someone else is his, Zhou Yan’s, arch-enemy?

This feeling is indeed somewhat annoying, but Zhou Yan also understands his situation and knows that the rules of this world are similar, without anything special.

Men can like men, and women can like women. Men can like multiple women, and women can like multiple men.

There are no restrictions; it is only about one’s own heart, will, and thoughts.

While Zhou Yan was thinking this through, Hong Yuqiao snorted coldly and said, "Yin Tianshu? What is he? He is just someone who sometimes is needed to do things, requiring some means and cooperation. The term ’Daoist couple’ for coordination in action is not real.

Also, you think he’s outstanding, then I can back out, and you all can go ahead. Yes, Zhao Xiaoxiao, don’t talk so high and mighty; you know what you are inside. Yes, you’re pure, but we’re not filthy Evil Spirits either.

Furthermore, who doesn’t understand who you fancy in your heart?

Your admired master, isn’t that Zhou Yan? You speak so ruthlessly; would you dare act when it’s about you? Not to mention Zhou Yan, even this An Rufeng, huh, I suspected before that he was Zhou Yan. If your heart is without distraction, try killing him, and I bet you won’t be able to do it!"

After a moment of hesitation, Hong Yuqiao directly confronted Zhao Xiaoxiao.

This scene left Zhou Yan in a stupor.

This development was beyond Zhou Yan’s imagination.

"Pft—Just for a man, look at you all, really, even letting An Rufeng have a laugh. Other creatures might think the women of our Ice and Snow Palace are crazy for men."

Qin Ruyu covered her mouth and giggled.

But before she finished laughing, Hong Yuqiao angrily retorted, "What are you laughing at, you flirt, mind your own business!"

"Qin Ruyu, don’t laugh. We know what’s going on in your heart too!"

Zhao Xiaoxiao also replied coldly.

Qin Ruyu was suddenly taken aback, her expression turning into a mix of helplessness and amusement.

However, it was clear that conflicts were frequent among these four, so such disharmony was normal, and the mutual insults did not surprise Yun Shiyin and the others.

Zhou Yan watched in a bit of a daze, while Yun Shiyin furrowed her brow and said, "Enough, no need to argue so much. The road ahead is even harder to keep going; think of a way."

"If we don’t complete this task, it’s genuinely disastrous. Everything else is not important."

"Sisters, stop fighting. Whether for a man or not, put aside your prejudices."

Yun Shiyin, holding her forehead, said rather helplessly.

Then she glared at Zhou Yan fiercely, as if blaming him for being the spark of this conflict.

Zhou Yan was speechless about this, but he didn’t argue with these women.

Zhou Yan had come to see that these four women, each with their own distinguishing qualities, likely fought often enough amongst themselves.

At this moment, Hong Yuqiao also came to his senses, took a light breath, and directly withdrew his guardianship over Zhou Yan, saying: "Since you are not Zhou Yan, I won’t kindly help you anymore. You have to decide for yourself.

Actually, you should know that the more I help you, the harder it will be for you later. The Heavenly Road of this Town Domain Demon Origin is a unique foundation. Each peril you encounter in front will accumulate, eventually forming an unspeakable Tao.

This Tao is not the King Dao, but it is similar to the talent of the Word Spirit Race. Back then, the Word Spirit Race achieved the Throne of the Immortal King on this Heavenly Road and thus controlled the power of the Word Spirit Immortal Rules, where words become law, and words become the King’s Rules.

"So, you can think more about it and we can discuss any insights with each other."

"But there’s one thing you must remember. It’s not that we are emotionless, nor are we full of emotion. Here, we can tolerate you and not kill you. But outside of here, even within that Heavenly Stele, we will truly be in a state similar to the Unity of Heaven and Man. At that time, we completely lose our emotions and will become extremely ruthless.

The previous Heavenly Stele was because we were temporarily unfamiliar with you and did not have the full disclosure, so we concealed some methods and let you leave first. That was because, at that time, I couldn’t control it any longer.

They left first because they couldn’t control themselves from entering that state either.

So later, once inside the Heavenly Stele, you have to beware of us killing you."

"A state without emotions is just a killing machine. You should know that, back then, Caiqing was in such a state. So, remember my words, if you encounter me in the future and if I attack you, don’t be sad, because that me is me, but not a complete me."

"This is also the secret of our emotionless nature, told to you because you saved me, and because, after we leave this place, we will lose all memories of here, so we can be very open-hearted in matters here. Once we leave, none of the memories here will be retained."

Hong Yuqiao suddenly revealed many secrets to Zhou Yan.

And among these secrets, there were also matters involving the Ice and Snow Palace, which made Zhou Yan realize that some things were indeed beyond control because a being with self-awareness but without emotion is truly the most terrifying.

Knowing clearly that a family member or lover is in front of you but having no feeling, feeling no heartache or discomfort in killing them, but instead being lured by the temptation of resolving all heart’s knots and obtaining transcendence, is undoubtedly terrifying.

In such a state, it’s not just having a sense of self, but having all past memories would suddenly make one think—what’s the use of them, might as well kill directly, allowing relief.

With this thought forming, Zhou Yan pondered and derived that if he were in such a state, seeing Mu Qingyan, Yanyan, Sisi, and Hou Chen, he would definitely destroy them without hesitation, annihilating them, allowing them relief, and thus untying all his constraints and heart’s knots.

At this thought, Zhou Yan’s heart was filled with a chilling coldness, as if he were in an ice cave, feeling incredibly cold to the extreme.

Even if the Earth Fire soared into the sky, almost burning Zhou Yan, he still felt a coldness throughout his body.

He derived Mu Qingyan’s feelings, derived Mu Qingyan’s thoughts, and thus realized how terrifyingly powerful the Evil Spirit’s state of devoiding emotions was.

A living being without emotions, what kind of... aberration is that?

Then, what is a naturally emotionless Master of Thunder Flame like?

Is he the kind of person who, after conquering a woman, destroys her with brutal methods and then feels nothing, finding it all to be just that?

If so, then... the destruction of the Master of Lei Yan is inevitable.

Zhou Yan thought to himself, and finally his facial expression changed.

This time, he did not conceal anything but directly showed the change in expression and the emotional upheaval.

And the four women of Hongyu Qiao were not surprised, because had An Rufeng remained calm, it would have been abnormal.

"I did not expect it would be such a situation. I should have thought of it, alas."

Zhou Yan murmured to himself and finally sighed.

The more truth he learned, the more powerless he felt, and an inexplicable sadness filled his heart.

Faced with the powerlessness of reality, it constantly assaulted his mind and body.

Zhou Yan felt a bit lost in his emotions, an expression of his true nature, and a weight in life that his identity could not bear.

"This road, for you as well, has great benefits. Since the White Tiger Saint Spirit has given you the Evil Spirit Technique inheritance, it also proves that it is approaching the Source of Evil on this path. So in the future, we will actually be the same kind of beings."

"On this path, if I fail, although I won’t die, I would suffer great loss, then fall into the category of the Eight Immortals, and subsequently, step by step, fall from the top tier. So your salvation to me carries significant gratitude. I can’t help you with much else, but in the future, if the chance arises, I will petition the Lord of Sin to help resurrect your wife Caiqing."