Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao

Chapter 1573 - 96: Silent Annihilation Battlefield

The Emperor saw Zhou Yan and Lee Ran arrive, and his face finally showed a trace of relief.

"You have finally come."

The Emperor sighed.

"Yes, finally arrived. So many years to reach this point; it’s been incredibly difficult."

Lee Ran echoed the sentiment, and then he exchanged a smile with the Emperor.

Zhou Yan, however, displayed a bitter expression and said, "If it weren’t for absorbing my last Origin, I can hardly imagine still standing here now, and even less imagine facing such a complex array."

His words were filled with a sense of forlorn melancholy.

He knew this was a necessity, but in this process, he was both the controller and one of the strategists, and also a pawn. Such feelings were not pleasant.

"In fact, concerning the Life Soul, there are far too many disputes. Moreover, at our Realm, anything we do requires us to ensure we also can’t remember these things, since anything we can do, our enemies can too."

"So many things aren’t as simple as they appear—even though while strategizing, we considered many aspects, even deduced countless Spaces and worlds, what is the ultimate outcome? You, more than us, have the right to speak here."

"Not only do we have positive forces driving us, but also negative forces destroying us."

"And as you regard yourself as a pawn, you are certainly unwilling to remain just a pawn, thus striving to leap out of the game. This is an innate rebellious mentality, after all, your Origin is the True Sovereign; how could you tolerate being just a pawn?"

"There are so many things beyond words."

The Emperor sighed.

Zhou Yan nodded, merely expressing his lament without any blame, as at this stage, no one wished to go down such a path.

Once decided, however, it becomes an obligatory choice, which is understandable and acceptable.

The process, however, carried too much sorrow and heaviness.

If given a chance to go through it again, Zhou Yan wasn’t sure he could endure.

Sometimes, unknowingly, one travels a long road, only to look back and realize how frighteningly far it stretches.

"Hmm, indeed."

Zhou Yan replied.

Then, Zhou Yan asked further, "How is the current situation in the battle?"

"The Azure Dragon, Demon Queen, Di Yan, and Evil Emperor, Evil Venerate are still there. The Evil Empress and Bi Shui have already fallen."

"The battle remains in a deadlock; currently, the Emperor Soul Clan, after devouring much Life Origin, seems uncertain of any plans for change."

"But Pan Emperor, Shi Jia, and others believe that there might be a change within the Emperor Soul Clan."

"On this matter, Lee Ran, you might have more input. What information have you obtained?"

The Emperor paused, his expression heavy with concern.

"Me? The Emperor Soul Clan is far from simple; at least, it’s more complex than you think. Their origin should be from a Soul World, yet I’ve always felt there’s a Controller behind them. If there’s a Controller within their clan, then even the Evil Spirit Sovereign isn’t enough."

Lee Ran pondered for a long while and then spoke.

His words carried undeniable authority, for his strategic wisdom surpassed even the Emperor, Pan Emperor, Shi Jia, and other Holy Spirit Sovereigns.

Hence, Lee Ran’s words came with considerable weight.

"Then, what should be the countermeasure? Is there a plan?"

The Emperor’s expression grew more intense, his tone of inquiry showing his unease.

"There is a temporary strategy, but it’s similar to the circumstances of the Soul Burying Starry Sky layout, not like the initiation of Reincarnation Ancient Land and the experience of Reincarnation and Three-Life Soul Nourishment, but rather... a plan of descent."

Lee Ran said in contemplation.

The Emperor stiffened inwardly, his eyes brightening slightly. "Why say that?"

"It’s in the feeling given by Bi Shui and Li Suxin to me; after their Origin Awakening, they would rather shatter themselves than allow Evil Spirit to fulfill Zhou Yan. This shows that the Evil Spirit Origin itself isn’t reliable."

As Lee Ran spoke, he glanced again at Zhou Yan.

At this time, Zhou Yan also turned to look at Lee Ran.

Both seemed to share an unspoken understanding, knowing well what each other thought.

The Emperor contemplated for a moment and said, "Should we block the Origin, relying on Xuanwu and the Tao Holy Spirits’ abilities to calculate with Tui Bei Tu?"

"That’s unnecessary, but indeed it’s better to proceed cautiously, for if the strategic plan is infiltrated, this final battle will be hopeless."

"Is Zhou Yan still the executor?"

The Emperor questioned.

Lee Ran replied, "He can do it, and I can do it, anyway there’s no longer anything we’re tied to."

"I’ll execute it because you need to oversee the larger situation, and besides, I have advantages and possess the Fury-induced and mindless Evil Spirit Origin."

Zhou Yan declared.

Lee Ran said, "If you go, the only key lies in ’how to pledge loyalty’; this is an act of planned self-harm, and the enemy won’t be foolish, hence they will surely exploit this, either to make you kill us or your most cherished one, at which point, if you kill, it won’t only cause you agony but destroy your loved ones and friends. If you don’t, you’ll be directly exposed."

Lee Ran pointed out the critical aspects straightforwardly.

Zhou Yan confidently smiled: "When I left thirteen copies of myself, I already knew this point; thus, the fairies of Sacrificial Heaven Ancient City all know the Three Pure Ones Technique."

"Even though it’s imperfect, with Mother Empress’s assistance, Life Ancient Tree’s nurturing, nurturing another batch of relatives poses no difficulty."

"Granting emotions, possessing various Affectionate Sword Dao, also isn’t a problem."

These words Zhou Yan didn’t utter or show but subtly expressed through his gaze.

Yet the Emperor and Lee Ran grasped it directly.

Both were slightly shaken, and then their eyes shone brighter.

"Alright, in that case, let’s discuss the specifics and arrangement!"

"The greatest secret of the Emperor Soul Clan, once revealed, will be the very moment we launch a full strike."

The Emperor’s eyes also flickered with wise and intense light.

...

Emperor Ancient Clan.

Thirteen Zhou Yans, nearly every Zhou Yan is accompanied by a woman, except for two true selves.

Jiang Yuning, Mu Qingyan, Bai Ying, Gu Xi, Long Xianyin, Qian Xi, Ping’er, Qian Luoshui, Fei Ya, Suxin, and Fu Wanling, these eleven women are all snuggled together with Zhou Yan, discussing arrangements with the Mother Empress in the Emperor Ancient Clan.

"The situation with Feng Zishuang and Zhou Lingyi is like this. I do not understand the Life Universe Magic Cube; in this regard, I am powerless. However, the star curve and singularity range are within that region."

The Mother Empress revealed everything.

After analyzing for a moment, one of the two Zhou Yan true selves who were vacant said, "Then, we can enter from here. At that time, Qingyan, you will come with me."

Zhou Yan said.

At this moment, the Zhou Yan beside Qingyan also looked at Mu Qingyan.

"Whatever my husband says, Qingyan will do."

"Chen Chen."

Zhou Yan continued speaking.

Hou Chen immediately came forward to Zhou Yan.

"Later, you will compose the Singularity Sky Road, forming an Emperor Pattern Reincarnation Ancient Land, to accommodate the space-time changes in that reverse Life Magic Cube area."

"Father, this task is not difficult. Rest assured, Father."

After Zhou Yan settled a series of matters, the Mother Empress then activated the star curve and singularity range.

At this time, Zhou Yan temporarily united with the thirteen true selves, forming an even stronger combat power. He charged together with Mu Qingyan and Hou Chen towards the Life Magic Cube Area outside the Reincarnation Ancient Land.

But when they arrived, apart from sensing two familiar auras, Zhou Yan couldn’t sense anything else.

Feng Zishuang and Zhou Lingyi had disappeared.

The scene was permeated with a faint trace of the Evil Spirit Sovereign’s aura.

After inhaling this wisp of aura, Zhou Yan’s expression changed.

He immediately retreated and cut off all the Singularity Sky Roads.

At the same time, Zhou Yan, who was already in the Great Thousand World within the Silent Annihilation Battlefield, discussing with Lee Ran, the Emperor, Yuan Jue, Shi Jia, Morality, and Hong Jun of the Human Clan’s ancestors, had his expression suddenly change.

"What’s wrong?"

Lee Ran suddenly noticed Zhou Yan’s oddity and immediately asked with focus.

"Feng Zishuang and Zhou Lingyi have disappeared outside the Holy Spirit Land of the Emperor Ancient Clan’s Life Origin."

"That place has traces of the Evil Spirit Sovereign’s aura."

Zhou Yan said.

At this time, he was not worried but filled with deep concern.

Bi Shui Fairy, Li Su Nu was already a tragic precedent.

Bi Shui Fairy’s willpower might not be particularly strong, but it was not weak either. And Li Su Nu, her will was astonishing, yet both fell into despair, becoming Evil Spirit Sovereigns, losing their true selves, their souls trapped deep within their spirit, unable to break free.

It was only near death, with the impending destruction of the Evil Spirit Sovereign, that their souls were slightly loosened, showing a glimpse of their true will.

This situation is the worst and most terrifying.

Because the death of Bi Shui Fairy had already dealt a significant blow to Zhou Yan, he absolutely did not want to see either Feng Zishuang or Zhou Lingyi perish in such a manner.

When Zhou Yan spoke these words, the scene immediately fell into a heavy, pin-drop silence.

"Could it be that they’re planning to use them as replacements for the Evil Empress and Bi Shui? In that case, who leaked the information? It seems it could only be the Mother Empress, has she betrayed us?"

The Emperor pondered.

"No, there’s nothing wrong with the Mother Empress. Then it must be... the Mother Empress is under surveillance. Given this situation, Feng Zishuang and Zhou Lingyi are very likely to fill the vacancies of the Evil Empress and Bi Shui!"

"This makes things much more difficult."

Lee Ran’s face was equally solemn, his brows unconsciously furrowed.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan immediately realized that things were not going as smoothly as he thought. After the Holy Spirits took action, the other side also made a move, and even preemptively took the initiative, leaving Zhou Yan unaware of the opponent’s intentions.

This is undoubtedly a very tragic situation.

"The fact that the Mother Empress is under surveillance is certain. Both Lee Ran and I are aware of this. However, can the Emperor Ancient Clan’s Land of Life Origin still be secured?"

Zhou Yan inquired.

The scene once again fell into deeper silence.

"The plan has to be advanced!"

Lee Ran suddenly stated.

His tone was particularly firm, as if this decision no longer required everyone’s discussion and must be immediately executed.

"Alright! I will venture into the Emperor Ancient Clan to take a look, as this aligns perfectly with my intentions!"

"The most dangerous place is actually the safest!"

Zhou Yan spoke in a very determined tone.

He knew that apart from him, no other Holy Spirit had enough reason and causality to face the situation with the Emperor Soul Clan.