Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao

Chapter 1583 - 105: Two Requests

Even as the Holy Spirit Evil Venerate, Zhou Yan’s experiences in the Holy Spirit Land remained vivid, unable to be released.

Not because he couldn’t let go, nor was it due to emotional obsession.

But because, in the perspective of his current identity and understanding, the experiences in the Holy Spirit Land were extremely bizarre.

Some things, unless experienced, will never reveal their complexities.

After Zhou Yan recounted the situation in the Holy Spirit Land to Zhou Lingyao, Zhou Lingyao clearly showed a thoughtful expression.

His eyes fixed on Zhou Yan for a long time, seemingly trying to confirm some things.

Yet, he too seemed unable to fully determine some matters.

So much so that even Zhou Yan felt his confusion.

"If you have any doubts, feel free to say them, I can help you resolve them."

Zhou Yan hesitated for a moment before speaking.

He felt Zhou Lingyao was not simple, and indeed, Zhou Lingyao was not simple at the moment.

At least, from the start to end when facing Di Yan, Zhou Lingyao showed no concern, as if he knew Di Yan would definitely be defeated by Zhou Yan.

This was something none of the Holy Spirits present knew or could be certain of.

Besides Zhou Yan and Zhou Lingyao.

Zhou Yan knew his own combat power, aware that he could definitely overpower Di Yan.

Why Zhou Lingyao knew, only Zhou Lingyao himself understood.

"No, you cannot resolve it, just as I cannot unravel your contradictions."

Zhou Lingyao pondered for a moment, then responded.

Zhou Yan said, "How do you know I can’t solve it if you don’t speak?"

Zhou Lingyao said, "Then do you know why I appeared in the core area of the Emperor Soul Clan?"

Zhou Yan frowned; he didn’t think Zhou Lingyao was joking, there was no necessity, no reason.

Zhou Yan said, "I don’t know, but I would like to hear your explanation."

"Explanation, then it is I don’t know either, do you believe this explanation?"

Zhou Lingyao showed a hint of bitterness, a response that indeed startled Zhou Yan.

But Zhou Yan really didn’t expect that Zhou Lingyao himself didn’t know why he was here.

However, if this is the case, then some things in this world may not be as simple as they seem.

Zhou Yan thought, as the Holy Spirit Evil Venerate, he could solve all problems, but now it seems there are at least two things he hasn’t achieved.

First, reviving Bi Shui Fairy or helping his father revive Lee Su-Nü.

Second, advancing the plan of the Emperor Soul Clan itself.

In both these areas, he can only wait and continue to approach the goal, unable to achieve it for now.

So, even as the Holy Spirit Evil Venerate, he is not all-powerful, not the ruler of everything.

Thus, Zhou Lingyao’s words become not difficult to understand or accept.

"I believe, why wouldn’t I? Because many things in this world indeed have no explanation. They exist after happening, appearing very bizarre and strange, yet they are facts."

Zhou Yan said.

Zhou Lingyao nodded and said, "Very strange, actually at a certain point, I underwent a unique transformation, you know, supposedly, in Sword Burial Ancestor Star, I essentially lived out a fourth life. In that life, I felt many events occurred with different changes."

"However, later after I left with Lee Xinyu, we decided to find a true place beyond the mundane, no longer interfering in any disputes."

"Truthfully, one day, we found such a place, a unique world like a life magic cube."

"That world, is chaotic, but it can undergo a series of changes. Amidst the changes, at some moment, it becomes incredibly orderly.

Like a magic cube filled with puzzles operating itself, always reaching a point of completion and perfection, but after that moment, it becomes chaotic again."

"It’s like the cyclical changes of the world."

"At the time, I thought, if I could create a beautiful living environment in such a way, how great it would be."

"Amidst the clamor and the endless red dust, there must be times to see it all indifferently, but the person accompanying you will always be there, that is a satisfaction."

"The purpose of cultivation lies in guarding, and also in companionship. Having achieved this purpose, one thinks much less about other things."

"Only, amidst such thoughts, I came to this core region of the Emperor Soul Clan."

"Therefore, I suspect..."

Zhou Lingyao didn’t finish his words.

But his meaning was very clear to Zhou Yan.

The other party suspected that the Emperor Soul Clan itself, was a chaotic magic cube.

Or to say, changes in rules in this world itself may at some point, form an incredibly complete and perfect existence, then, amidst changes, become chaotic and broken again.

Thus, the so-called life and death, destruction and calamity, are just changes in operation.

Zhou Yan was silent for a moment and said, "What else did you discover?"

Zhou Lingyao smiled wryly, "I discovered nothing, because after reaching the Emperor Soul Clan, I lost many things, yet I possessed all the memories of the past.

Only, my realm, naturally became a Holy Spirit, and among them, a Sovereign. My combat power now is not inferior to yours today, though I may not necessarily surpass it either."

"However, this is meaningless, because unlike those who awaken as Holy Spirits, I only have memories of the first four lives, without those of being a Holy Spirit Sovereign."

"Like you before, I lost my origin, lost my memory."

"I think, perhaps not only me, but many Holy Spirits have actually lost their own memories too."

"The numerous changes in the scene of the Holy Spirit Land you experienced should be the real transformation of memories.

Only scenes transformed by memory are real, and not virtual."

"If those are events in memory, don’t you think everything before your eyes seems somewhat illusory?"

Zhou Lingyao’s words seemed to question the reality of the world before them.

But how to verify it, already lacks methods, nor will there be any.

Because whether true or false, at least Zhou Yan is existing and thinking right now.

In such a realm, pondering these things has become practically unrealistic too.

"Real or illusory, my existence is reason itself. As for everything else, how do you think it should be judged?"

"Two points, I think, with two points handled well, it’s fine."

Zhou Lingyao said with great confidence.

"Oh? Do tell."

Zhou Yan pondered, feeling somewhat enlightened.

"First, get to know the Jiang family well, understand the Ancestor Dragon Warship, understand the nature of the Emperor Soul Clan. As the Holy Spirit Evil Venerate, you naturally know what I mean."

Zhou Lingyao suggested.

Zhou Yan said, "Alright, and the second point?"

"Second point, release an obsession, and come with me once more to the Earth Ancestral Land, to see cause and effect. Rest assured, this won’t affect your essence as the Holy Spirit Evil Venerate, you only need to sever an obsessive incarnation to have a look."

"I just want to verify some things."

"Of course, if you’re unwilling, no one can compel you."

"And I, will go seek and verify by myself."

Zhou Lingyao said calmly.

His words seemed to bear no ulterior motives whatsoever.

Of course, at the realm of the Holy Spirit Evil Venerate like Zhou Yan, he and Zhou Lingyao also don’t care whether the other has any ulterior motives, because it’s nearly impossible to kill each other or cause destructive harm to each other in a short time.

Moreover, at the level of the Evil Spirit Sovereign, they are almost eternally indestructible, immortally enduring, making scheming utterly pointless.

That’s why Zhou Lingyao’s conversation with Zhou Yan was also very peaceful and casual, without any deception or calculation.

Because there really is no need for that.

"Alright, then let’s go have a look. As for the matters of the Emperor Soul Clan, since you’re involved, don’t leak anything for the time being. Though I don’t care, I don’t appreciate betrayal from those around me either."

Zhou Yan warned.

"Don’t worry, I, Zhou Lingyao, still have that bit of integrity."

Zhou Lingyao smiled slightly and said.