Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao

Chapter 1584 - 106: You’re Dead!

Zhou Yan and Zhou Lingyao exchanged a few moments longer.

Afterwards, Zhou Lingyao left.

Zhou Lingyao’s departure could not be stopped by any Holy Spirit, except for Zhou Yan.

Yet Zhou Yan did not stop him—even though Zhou Lingyao was the first Holy Spirit to learn some secrets of the Emperor Soul Clan.

Zhou Lingyao left, but Zhou Yan remained in the Forbidden Land of the Emperor Soul Clan, lost in thought.

He did not gain any useful information from Zhou Lingyao, but Zhou Lingyao’s words gave him much insight and reflection.

Without emotions, without obsessions.

But reflections exist regardless of whether there are emotions.

Zhou Yan flew around the Core Land as if patrolling his own territory and, finding nothing unusual, he left the area.

He returned to his father’s place, where Zhou Wangchen was, but the area was temporarily sealed. His father was exhausting himself, always calculating and deriving some Tao he could no longer understand in order to resurrect Lee Su Nu.

In Zhou Yan’s view, such derivation was of no use as the Tao itself could not undergo any change.

Yet he did not say, nor would he say such things because that was Zhou Wangchen’s solace.

As a Holy Spirit Sovereign, if even solace were lost, the meaning of existence would become terribly void.

That situation would not be a good one.

Zhou Yan left the place where Zhou Wangchen was and went to the Soul Path Puppet Land of the Emperor Soul Clan.

In the Soul Path Puppet Land, Lee Ran saw many mummified corpses, many powerful Holy Spirit Puppets, and many crystal skulls and chips.

Each was impossibly harmonized with the Supreme Dao.

Zhou Yan silently watched, feeling familiar with these Daos, each a Dao fragmented out, capable of being replicated by energy and data.

Such feats could only be achieved by Zhou Wangchen, who excelled in various analytical calculations.

In deep contemplation, Zhou Yan then left the place and returned to his own palace.

In his palace, Zhou Wangchen mentioned a particularly unique puppet intended as a gift for him. Who would this puppet be, and what kind of existence might it possess?

Zhou Yan pondered as he gradually made his way to his palace.

The palace doors soon opened.

From inside, a graceful woman in a flowing azure dress walked out.

She was just as before, a gown of azure fabric concealing the beautiful lines and exquisitely graceful figure that made her exceptionally striking.

Yet the way she looked at Zhou Yan was distinctly different.

This gaze was not the same as that of a simple puppet.

"It’s really you. I didn’t expect to see you again. You’re real, not a puppet, right?"

Zhou Yan asked.

The woman averted her gaze, avoiding Zhou Yan’s eyes, and softly said, "I am a puppet, resurrected with dead flesh and unbroken will. Actually, I died long ago, but your Evil Emperor saved me and gave me a chance."

"A chance to eternally accompany you."

"But, if I fail, I won’t even have a chance for reincarnation."

"You know, as long as it’s not death like dust to ashes or soul dispersing, there’s a possibility for reincarnation to live another life."

The woman spoke softly.

Zhou Yan sighed, and said, "Indeed, that’s true. So, you abandoned the opportunity for reincarnation in favor of this uncertain and intangible chance?"

"No, at least now I’ve accomplished it, haven’t I? As long as my thoughts exist, what does it matter what happens to my body? The key point is, I can be by your side now, despite the past being too painful to recall."

The woman sighed, saying.

"Lee Lianqing, why do this? At that time, I was just a fool; why are you so persistent? The past is in the past. Now, as the Holy Spirit Evil Venerable, I am devoid of emotions, and any efforts you make are foolish and laughable to me, without stirring my heart."

Zhou Yan’s words were calm but somewhat cold and detached.

This was true, not false.

Zhou Yan didn’t mention it, but Lee Lianqing could sense it too.

Yet she was indifferent, saying, "I know, but it doesn’t matter; I’m not asking for anything, just to work here for you."

"Since there is eternal, unending life, any situation can be accepted. Having chosen this path, I will keep walking."

Lee Lianqing said.

Zhou Yan said, "The Evil Emperor is merely using you for his experiments; his ultimate goal is to resurrect Lee Su Nu. Anything else is expendable to him. It’s devoted passion but also a frightening cruelty."

Lee Lianqing shook her head, saying, "No, it’s not just devoted passion; there’s more. Actually, it was for..."

Lee Lianqing spoke halfway, then looked at Zhou Yan but did not finish her sentence.

For a moment, Zhou Yan’s heart trembled, sensing something.

Zhou Yan dared not deeply ponder, as the situation was frightening.

He also feared deep contemplation.

However, at that moment, at the palace entrance, the figures of Azure Dragon and Di Yan appeared.

Di Yan’s gaze flickered as he watched this scene, seemingly obtaining incredible information.

While Azure Dragon was not overly concerned, he reported directly: "Evil Venerate, traces of Holy Spirit intrusion are currently apparent in the core area of our Emperor Soul Clan."

Zhou Yan waved his hand upon hearing the words, "It doesn’t matter. I’m already aware of the situation. You don’t need to worry about the specifics."

"Holy Spirit Evil Venerable, but that core region—"

Azure Dragon wanted to say more, but Zhou Yan stopped him again.

"You may leave now."

Zhou Yan said.

Azure Dragon was somewhat worried but ultimately said nothing, glancing at Di Yan before turning to leave.

At this moment, Di Yan’s gaze flickered with an unusual divine light; he stared at Zhou Yan for quite a while, seemingly no longer afraid of him.

However, in such a situation, Lee Lianqing’s gaze turned icy as she swept her eyes towards Di Yan, who, unfazed by the cold stare, merely sneered and walked away.

But, at this moment, Zhou Yan suddenly struck, wielding the powerful Evil Venerate Sword Dao, and Di Yan’s figure trembled, unable to escape, immediately suppressed in place.

"What do you see, or what are you so smug about? Speak, and live! Don’t speak, and die immediately!"

Zhou Yan’s tone was extremely cold.

He sensed that something was clearly amiss.

Though Di Yan couldn’t struggle, he didn’t seem to care, and suddenly burst into hearty laughter.

This laughter was incomparably carefree and exceptionally gratifying.

It seemed he hadn’t been this happy in a long time.

At this moment, Zhou Yan felt a chill in his heart, and a terrifying intent for slaughter was about to erupt.

But then, Di Yan restrained his laughter and said, "Hold your hand! Holy Spirit Evil Venerable, I’ll tell you a shocking secret! This secret might even be seen by Zhou Lingyao!"

"Di Yan, what do you want to say?"

At this moment, Lee Lianqing’s expression changed slightly, ready to scold him.

But Di Yan merely cast a cold glance at Lee Lianqing and said, "Do you really love him? You’re here under the Evil Emperor’s orders to watch him, aren’t you?"

"You—"

Lee Lianqing’s face turned dark, ready to retort immediately.

"No need to deny it. Your previous words were clearly with hesitation. You’re hesitating because your love for him is in conflict, entangled in guilt and self-reproach."

"The reason for this is because you know the truth, yet unwilling to reveal it."

"But I have no qualms; I am indifferent to life and death!"

"Zhou Yan, you were originally created by Zhou Wangchen, just as she created Lee Lianqing! Just as he created the false Lee Sunu and Bi Shui Fairy!"

"Now, do you understand?"

"You’re a dead Holy Spirit Puppet! Your strength comes from extracting the Endless bloodline of the Human Clan. Do you know why the Humans war with us? Because if Zhou Wangchen’s plan succeeds, then the Human Clan, along with the Emperor Ancient Clan, Emperor Heaven Clan, and all other races, is there any need to exist?"

"When Endless souls and bloodlines reach the pinnacle of the born Holy Spirit Sovereign to its ultimate degree, even breaking through this barrier, how could low-level bloodlines have the right to exist?"

"Zhou Yan, your original existence was meant to have died long ago, like Lee Sunu and Bi Shui Fairy."

"You’re created from collected obsessions, just like Lee Lianqing!"

"Thus, gathering the Mahayana rules and bloodlines of Heaven and Earth enabled you to repeatedly surpass limits!"

"Now, do you understand why Lee Ran didn’t kill you? Why does Lee Ran allow you to return to the Emperor Soul Clan knowing your identity?"

"Because he hopes you truly resurrect, hopes Zhou Wangchen can find a method to resurrect you."

"I’m truly foolish, for only now realizing this!"

Di Yan laughed, tears streaming.

His laughter was also filled with sorrow.

But his words rendered the scene empty.

Lee Lianqing remained silent, and Zhou Yan likewise did not speak.

"Am I a puppet? I indeed possess a chip."

"I also indeed have many memories that were once incomplete."

"Like Lee Sunu and Bi Shui Fairy, emotions of obsession are struggling in my brow."

"Perhaps Zhou Lingyao wishes for me to recognize myself."

"Just as Bi Shui Fairy does not believe herself a puppet, Lee Sunu does not see herself as a clone."

Zhou Yan mused aloud, then smiled.

"If this is true, the Jiang family must be aware."

"Di Yan, follow me to the Jiang family. Once resolved, I’ll pass the position of Holy Spirit Evil Venerable to you."

"No need to pass it on; I’m no longer interested in such a position!"

Di Yan snorted coldly, turning to leave.

"If you don’t go, then die!"

Zhou Yan said coldly.

Di Yan’s steps halted.