Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao

Chapter 1488 - 12: Shiyin Spreads the Tao

"Also, since this place is the Land of Enlightenment for the Word Spirit Race, do the rules here prove to be a fragment of the King’s foundational rules? After we comprehend them, can we establish the same King’s Rule according to our own understanding, forming beings like the Tao Establishment of the ’Word Spirit Clan’?"

Zhou Yan pondered and expressed his thoughts.

Zhou Yan could be certain that these ideas were valid.

This was crucial, but it was merely a deeper level of analysis by Hong Yuqiao and others.

Another point was that the corresponding King could have the qualification to battle the Evil Spirit Master; Zhou Yan did not mention this.

Because once this is mentioned, the Evil Spirit Master will definitely suppress the Demon Origin Sky Road and no longer allow any life to enter.

Zhou Yan had already thought about it; once he leaves, he must open the Demon Origin Sky Road, allowing Jiang Yuning and others to train there with their Avatars.

Combined with the One Breath Three Purity method, this place is simply tailor-made.

As for talent, Zhou Yan didn’t think Jiang Yuning, Qian Xi, Long Xianyin, and others were much inferior to the Tao Establishment of the Word Spirit Race. Since that Tao Establishment can achieve the Word Spirit King’s Immortality Principle, even if Long Xianyin and others can’t, their accomplishments will surely not fall short.

Regarding the time here, after Zhou Yan derived the time alteration within the Heavenly Stele, he completely relaxed. The passage of time in the world on the Demon Origin Sky Road is a transcendental rule form, a gift of time granted by the Word Spirit King’s Rules. In this time, it’s like cellular proliferation and division; a lifetime is like a single cell division, corresponding to the time ratio, so even Wannian outside, the flow of time might only be a month or a few days.

In such circumstances, Zhou Yan was not so rushed.

It was precisely this derivation that made him understand why, over such a long period, he couldn’t establish Dao or derive any other Eternal Life principles.

That is because that place is inherently within a realm of rules.

The only thing to do there is to generate derivation analysis and thought based on one’s experiences and perception.

But the first path, everywhere is the same monotonous environment; extreme analysis and thought won’t yield results.

And the first path tests one’s will, belief, and perseverance.

This is the foundation.

Now the second path is fire.

Heavenly Fire.

Also the fire of rules.

Testing the flames, it is a result of deep thinking about the origin and all roots of fire.

This path, Zhou Yan thinks he not only has to complete it, but must immerse himself completely in it, step by step, without a hint of luck or relying on anyone’s help.

Because help sometimes destroys the foundation.

Unable to resist, there will be reasons for inadequacy, like Zhao Xiaoxiao said, if Hong Yuqiao protects throughout, it will make Zhou Yan unable to endure later on and fail to comprehend the Heavenly Fire Origin.

In such cases, Zhou Yan had already thought.

At this moment, Zhou Yan’s words plunged Hong Yuqiao and others into contemplation.

Long after, Yun Shiyin had to sigh and say with emotion: "Actually, this concept is entirely correct. Even before, we had such fleeting thoughts, but no Evil Spirit could penetrate this point. It seems simple, but failing to penetrate this results in a world of difference.

Now that we have penetrated, at least we know that the direction of our comprehension is already a fragment of the King’s Rule Origin, not some foundation of the Word Spirit Gift. This is a directional change, akin to the change from a wrong path to a correct one."

"An Rufeng, this time you’ve really helped us a lot, please allow me to bow in thanks."

"Only here can we truly be our True Self. After leaving this place, meeting you again, I’m afraid I’ll have to kill you."

Yun Shiyin’s voice was quite wistful, yet what was said was also very grave.

But in speaking, indeed, he bowed to Zhou Yan with sincerity.

Zhou Yan was momentarily stunned upon seeing this.

He had never quite warmed to Yun Shiyin, that is, the Shi Qin Shiyin sisters, because even in the past, they were in opposition.

But upon interaction now, Zhou Yan discovered Yun Shiyin was a truly educated and reasonable woman, also a gentle, virtuous, quiet, and elegant lady.

However, such a woman seemed even more like a cold and unfeeling Puppet once stripped of emotion.

At that moment, Zhou Yan suddenly felt that whether Yun Shiyin or Hong Yuqiao, or Qin Ruyu and Zhao Xiaoxiao, not to mention Mu Qingyan, Yanyan, and others, those controlled by the Evil Spirit, male or female, were very pitiable.

They don’t have a true self, not even truly aware of their own existence, yet unable to control their indifference.

Zhou Yan accepted Yun Shiyin’s bow, then sighed lightly and said, "It’s just a realization, not something to fuss over. Besides, if you hadn’t shown mercy, I fear I wouldn’t have been able to reach this place. After all, in terms of strength, any of your lives could easily defeat me."

As Zhou Yan spoke, he showed a slight bitter smile.

"Realm is but clouds, once you truly reach the Great Perfection of the Eternal Nine Rules, you’ll understand this. The Eternal Nine Rules is merely a formality; comprehending the nine basic Immortality Principles is just the beginning; the crucial part is understanding the creation process of Immortality Principle to become King."

"After all, this is a process of inferring from one to another; it’s like making us aware of the general foundation, and then relying on ourselves to create our own Dao and laws. If understood, even one Eternal Life can attain the King Realm; if not, even the Great Perfection of Wannian Eternal Life would just be astonishing Combat Power, still not a King."

"Nine Rules, naturally, there aren’t just nine rules in this world."

Yun Shiyin said, her voice slightly wistful.

Her words were quite heartfelt, and she didn’t hide her understanding of King and her recognition of the Great Perfection of the Eternal Nine Rules from Zhou Yan.

Perhaps not only because Zhou Yan is the lifesaver of Hong Yuqiao, nor simply because Zhou Yan is the only one here who can allow the four Evil Spirits to have some emotional connection, but more importantly, Zhou Yan as An Rufeng, seems more like the son-in-law of the Ice and Snow Palace—Caiqing’s man.

Caiqing appeared to have a very good relationship with Yun Shiyin and others, likely like sisters. Now Caiqing is gone, and during times of indifference Yun Shiyin and others might not show it, but now in a state of emotion, naturally there’s a sense of loss, hence the special care for Zhou Yan.

Given the various factors, Zhou Yan could understand their emotions and actions.

"It turns out, there are such considerations regarding the Eternal Nine Rules; actually, I’ve had such doubts early on, but never considered it at such a profound level."

Zhou Yan thought for a moment and said.

Although Zhou Yan already understood this point, it’s precisely because he knew it that he appreciated its rarity.

This is not an ordinary relationship; how could such realizations be shared?

This kind of realization, when spoken, is enough to save an Eternal Spirit years of Enlightenment; it’s truly a generous gift.

Yun Shiyin did so, partly due to gratitude for Zhou Yan’s insights on the Heavenly Road, but why not also consider it as special care towards Zhou Yan?

As Zhou Yan interacted with the four, he came to understand that Evil Spirits aren’t that frightening, at least not those with feelings, which are perfect Eternal Spirits.

They are very worthy of befriending.

However, these Evil Spirits are like wolves in their gentle moments; once changed, they immediately become fierce.

"Actually, even if I hadn’t mentioned it, you should have been close to understanding, after all, your Creation Immortal Principle already has a hint of kingly quality, proving your realization is deep and foundation solid."

Yun Shiyin praised.

"Alright, Shiyin, could it be that you, like Hong Yuqiao, have your heart stirred? You folks sure seem to have a bit of mutual affection."

Qin Ruyu teased with a charming smile.

"Qin Ruyu, why don’t you take the lead? Such a good opportunity should go to you. After all, An Rufeng is still a very devoted good spirit, very rare indeed."

Yun Shiyin chuckled lightly, unaffected by Qin Ruyu’s teasing.

Hearing this, Qin Ruyu rolled her eyes but directly came to Zhou Yan’s side, walked shoulder to shoulder, and said, "An Rufeng, for you to think that there might be the King’s Rule Origin here is indeed incredibly imaginative and surprising. However, knowing the direction actually complicates things, considering we’ve taken these as just some of the Word Spirit Race inheritance Rule Fragments."

Qin Ruyu said, quite puzzled.

"Actually, it’s not troublesome; just change your perspective. Rule Fragments aren’t wrong, because the Word Spirit Race’s inheritance is just one combination of the rules here. We can disassemble all the aura and Origin energy here, the way flames flow, etc., into fragments, then combine all the fragments in all the Heavenly Roads we’ve been through. Analyzing it this way, there should be something useful."

"Since it’s a complicated Heavenly Road, it’s impossible that the Rule Fragments here can directly combine into any King’s Rule, considering King’s Rule is above Immortality Principle, how can there be only one rule?

Maybe it’s a combination of multiple rules."

"Like the Immortality Principle of time and the Immortality Principle of space that can combine into a simple small world."

Zhou Yan thought for a moment and resolved Qin Ruyu’s doubts.

If he hadn’t said this, whatever the four of Qin Ruyu comprehended would have no need to mention, as the direction was wrong, taking out wrong things would only be a laughter? Embarrassing?

But Zhou Yan knew, what they could comprehend, even if some parts were wrong, certainly had some useful aspects.

So Zhou Yan was really curious about what Qin Ruyu and the others realized, and since Zhou Yan understood the Origin foundation of Emperor Pattern and its Derivation, he had a significant advantage. He thought what Qin Ruyu and others comprehended might be greatly beneficial to him.