Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao-Chapter 131 - 030 Targeted

"Since Fengyun Yan Fairy holds me in such high esteem, I respectfully accept her command."

Zhou Yan saw Fengyun Yan talking like this and knew he had finally gotten past this critical juncture.

On the surface, everyone seemed to dread the Purple Flame, but after all, it only had a terrifying presence with insufficient lethality.

And a thing like the Sword Intent Crystal Stone was naturally an extremely precious resource.

Absolute benefits could make cultivators willing to take on greater risks.

Not to mention, the Ancient Sword Intent Crystal Stones in Zhou Yan’s hands numbered in the thousands—how could anyone not be envious?

It wasn’t until Fengyun Yan spoke that Zhou Yan understood that the immediate crisis was, for the moment, over.

Fengyun Yan’s abilities and character placed her at the top in this temporary team of geniuses. Besides her, there were others like Chen Tianjian, who, although not as famous as Ji TaiXu, were definitely not to be underestimated.

"Well, since you’ve also shown sincerity, we will believe everything you said earlier.

In this way, everyone desires to possess the Sword Intent Crystal Stone, hoping to comprehend the ancient Sword Intent within.

But this time, we will purchase it in good faith after the event. How does that sound to you?"

Seeing Zhou Yan agree, Fengyun Yan actually felt a bit more relaxed inside. In fact, from the initial casual attitude to later being outmaneuvered by the other party, she considered her own interaction a loss. Zhou Yan’s words were extremely reasonable, but the process undoubtedly left her feeling somewhat uneasy.

Her heart was as still as water, yet it often fluctuated due to a few words from Zhou Yan... So, if she could speak less to Zhou Yan, or even not at all, she’d prefer it.

But she had to admit, Zhou Yan’s abilities were truly outstanding, and with her sensing power, she judged that this man was definitely not an easy one to provoke!

This affirmation felt no different than the sensation she got when meeting figures like Ji TaiXu!

Thinking this, she saw Chen Tianjian and a group of cultivators already smiling and walking towards Zhou Yan, starting to exchange pleasantries.

"If it’s about purchasing, naturally, it can be easily discussed."

Zhou Yan said with a smile.

...

The ancient palace emitted an ancient aura.

Within this ancient aura, there always lurked a horrifying Sword Intent, like a raised cobra, its vicious gaze constantly on the watch, flicking its tongue, ready to deliver a lethal bite at any moment.

This unsettling feeling pervaded the heart of every cultivator.

After joining this temporary genius team, Zhou Yan and Feng Ling Bamboo discovered that, apart from some older guardians, the vast majority of the young men and women were extraordinarily talented individuals.

Among these people, Chen Tianjian and Fengyun Yan led the group, both barely crossing into the ranks of True Spirit Level geniuses.

The rest were also geniuses close to the combat power of the top three.

Being a genius came with strong individuality and some arrogance. Although Chen Tianjian, Fengyun Yan, and most cultivators welcomed Zhou Yan’s addition, some who considered themselves superior didn’t take kindly to Zhou Yan’s higher status and naturally felt unreconciled.

This was a world of the strong, where no amount of schemes could compare to the display of true strength.

Zhou Yan’s sensing power naturally allowed him to perceive the thoughts of some people, adding a hint of cold amusement to his heart.

"Chen Lingzhe, there’s an Ancient Killing Array a hundred meters ahead that can trigger attacks with Sword Intent Crystal Stones. It would be wise to bypass it."

Zhou Yan’s sensing power occasionally drifted around the Void, and he soon gained a substantial understanding of the square environment, thus detecting some Cultivators’ ill intentions and the impending danger that Chen Tianjian, who was guiding the way ahead, was about to face.

"Could it be that Zhou Lingzhe has really also studied the Array Sword Dao?" Chen Tianjian didn’t question him with suspicion, but seriously inquired instead.

Therefore, even though it was a question, the manner in which he asked did not incite any unpleasant feelings.

Zhou Yan nodded and said, "Indeed, I have done some research."

Zhou Yan’s affirmative yet somewhat humble response left Feng Ling Bamboo, who stood beside him, slightly astonished. Knowing Zhou Yan’s character well, she understood that he was not a modest person. So his saying this meant...

Feng Ling Bamboo glanced at some Cultivators who looked at Zhou Yan with contempt and couldn’t help but shudder, instantly realizing that some Cultivators were about to suffer a setback.

Sure enough, as soon as Zhou Yan spoke, a Cultivator said, "Heh, I may not be very skilled, but I have some knowledge of the Sword Array. I’m willing to prove whether there is danger up ahead. That way, it would be better than allowing some Cultivators to harbor too much prejudice against the Ancient Sword Formation."

"I’ll also go along with Han True Man to take a look. I, Lie Kongxi, consider myself somewhat capable in the area of Sword Array. Since Zhou Lingzhe has said so, it has indeed piqued my interest."

Another elder stepped forward and spoke with a resonant voice.

He appeared ordinary, but his tone was brimming with pride, obviously containing elements of disregard for Zhou Yan’s judgment.

Zhou Yan just smiled without saying a word, looking on at the scene silently.

Chen Tianjian hesitated a little before saying, "Since Brother Han and Elder Lie are willing, then I’ll have to trouble you two once again."

"Please, you two."

Fengyun Yan Fairy quickly stepped aside with a forthright move.

Her actions were also quite practiced as if this scene had played out several times before.

...

"Young Master, did you say that deliberately?" Feng Ling Bamboo suddenly transmitted to Zhou Yan using her Spiritual Sense.

Zhou Yan was slightly startled and realized that Feng Ling Bamboo seemed to trust him quite a lot now. Even the term ’Young Master’ she used was very sincere, without the reluctance that was present at the beginning.

This feeling was actually quite pleasant.

Zhou Yan nodded, conveying his thoughts, "The danger is indeed real. However, I have a way to overcome such a danger. But if I were to pass through it too easily, wouldn’t that be letting them off the hook?

Naturally, those who doubted my abilities should have a full experience."

Zhou Yan had yet to refine a Sword Spirit, so his consciousness had not transformed into Spiritual Sense but merely existed as sensing power, which made the transmitted information not very distinct.

But with his strong Soul, Feng Ling Bamboo could still clearly grasp Zhou Yan’s intentions.

At that moment, Feng Ling Bamboo’s pretty face became a bit more somber.

She finally understood that Young Master Zhou Yan was indeed an exceptional figure, ruthlessly decisive and not to be trifled with!

...

"So there is actually an Array, but is such an Array worthy of being called treacherous? Zhou Lingzhe, it seems your knowledge of Ancient Arrays is indeed just ’some research’ after all, hahaha."

The grey-robed elder couldn’t help but snicker, the contempt and mockery in his laughter were quite apparent.

At the moment, he was intent on squeezing Zhou Yan, but Chen Tianjian and Fengyun Yan Fairy, it seemed, had been swayed by the former’s few words for the time being; he could only expose his true intentions in order to rally the crowd against him, aiming to seize the Sword Intent Crystal Stones.