Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao-Chapter 1322 - 64: Let’s Dual Cultivate!
"Is my brother’s inheritance complete? Since he possesses an Eternal Spirit, how could he possibly coexist with multiple Residual Souls, even to the point of destruction?"
Zhou Yan asked rhetorically.
"Indeed, it seems impossible. However, there is one scenario where it might occur—suicide. As soon as an eternal life form with an Eternal Spirit chooses self-destruction and interrupts the process, numerous Residual Souls, half dead and half alive, would appear."
"Imagine what Lee Ran must have experienced to choose suicide?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan was shaken, involuntarily deducing and analyzing in his mind.
Unfortunately, Zhou Yan could neither analyze nor deduce it clearly.
"Actually, I don’t know the reason either. However, Lee Ran was quite famous in the Great Domain, not as unknown as the Soul Burying Star Lord knew, who had never stepped out of the Soul Burying Starfield."
"In fact, not only Lee Ran, but Zhou Wangchen, Lee Ling, and even Yanyan aren’t simple either. Especially Lee Ling, heh, he’s merely an avatar of someone else, yet he navigates the world with extraordinary methods."
The Immortal Phoenix Peacock revealed some hidden secrets, truly astounding ones. Even Zhou Yan couldn’t help but feel his mind shaken, overwhelmed with shock!
Zhou Yan’s gaze became more solemn as he stared directly at the Immortal Phoenix Peacock, seemingly waiting for her to continue.
However, the Immortal Phoenix Peacock didn’t seem interested in continuing, clearly not intending to provide Zhou Yan with a definite answer about some matters.
Zhou Yan pondered but didn’t inquire further.
"Some things, you might be able to deduce as well. Although a series of issues could be discussed here without being overheard due to my presence, it’s best not to speak them out. Another point you need to know is that many Secret Realms haven’t participated in the Nine Origin Reincarnation—meaning that the Secret Realms in the Ancestor Dragon Main City are within a unique, immovable Space due to altered cosmic rules, a concept I believe you can grasp."
The Immortal Phoenix Peacock informed Zhou Yan of some circumstances.
Zhou Yan nodded slightly, understanding in his heart.
Whether it’s Gu Xi’s situation or the current Ancient Blood Pool Secret Realm, indeed, some ’abnormal’ things are happening now.
Clearly, the Nine Origin Reincarnation can invert all of Heaven and Earth, yet some ancient Secret Realms and relics remain unchanged.
Because these places, with immense energy and Potential, can’t be transformed further after the Nine Origin Reincarnation is activated, even by the Ancestor Dragon Warship.
The Immortal Phoenix Peacock didn’t need to say this for Zhou Yan to deduce it, but her words made the situation clearer to him.
"I see."
Zhou Yan said, pondering.
"Indeed, the Immortal Phoenix Peacock wouldn’t deceive you, Zhou Yan. I know you’ve faced countless betrayals, disappointment, and despair along the way, but regardless, please believe in the Immortal Phoenix Peacock, believe in me, Feng Jiu Xian, that we would never deceive you. And the reason we’re here is actually that we’ve always been here. The Fire Phoenix Nirvana, the mountains of White Bones, when I awakened then, I was searching for the Ancient Blood Pool. The thousand-year Blood Pool Desolate Land wasn’t easy to find initially. After we found it, I located the Fire Phoenix Inheritance through the Bloodline’s mark, and that’s when I met the Immortal Phoenix Peacock.
Since then, I’ve immersed myself in the Blood River for arduous Cultivation. This time, it was actually your self-Transformation, breaking the last comprehension rules of the Immortal Phoenix Peacock. You know, she left your most Origin Essence Qi, which in any other place might not have much impact, but here, your self-Transformation would break the Immortal Phoenix Peacock’s Perfection rules.
Of course, you’ve comprehended the Nirvana Profound Meaning, which is one of the Eternal Life rules of the Phoenix clan’s rebirth from the flames, and it’s not surprising you’ve reached a commendable level, achieving Soul Immortality."
"Additionally, be aware, surpassing eighty-one layers in the Sea of Suffering Realm makes a Heavenly Heart or Demon Heart difficult to kill unless using extreme Secret Technique rules like Nirvana Fire, Silent Annihilation Purple Flame, or the Power of Thunder Control, only then can they be annihilated."
"After reaching ninety-five layers in the Sea of Suffering Realm, Heavenly Heart or Demon Heart become even harder to kill. At this stage, they can achieve limb regeneration and bring dead back to life. To slay them, one must instantly destroy their flesh, expel the soul, and then suppress it with Heavenly Tribulation, burning it with potent flames."
"And once reaching ninety-nine layers in the Sea of Suffering Realm, their resistance to immolation by flames significantly strengthens. At this point, Heavenly Heart or Demon Heart nearly equate to entry-level of the Eternal Life Realm, making them virtually immortal. Killing them becomes exceedingly difficult."
"Upon reaching the Eternal Life Realm, annihilating them becomes even more challenging."
"Yet nothing in this world is absolute. The Ten Thousand Immortals and Ten Thousand Buddhas have developed a force opposite to Merit Power, called ’Karmic Fire.’ Even the Immortal King is wary of this fire. Ordinary immortals, once set aflame by the Karmic Fire, will most likely be reduced to ashes, leaving no remains in time."
"The way to resist this power is through Merit Power."
"So, the animosity from the Eternal Life Tribes towards the Ten Thousand Immortals and Ten Thousand Buddhas is quite normal, though the Ten Thousand Immortals and Ten Thousand Buddhas surely have schemes, for Great Power figures had long ago deduced the impending catastrophe and began planning early."
"Therefore, Zhou Yan, there are things you need not worry about. As long as your conscience is clear between Heaven and Earth, do what you must. As for the so-called strategies and pieces, those are of lesser importance. The key is your growth, that the women beside you are happy, your relatives and friends don’t face hardship and torture, that’s enough. As for how it all ends, you don’t need to concern yourself for now. You’re a factor, but not the entirety. Among the endless summoned, not all are worthless."
"Even with your Nirvana transformation reaching the pinnacle, at eighty-one layers in the Sea of Suffering Realm, you can barely match Long Xianyin’s combat power, and this is only if you unleash your potential. Otherwise, your combat power ranks only around the hundredth mark."
Feng Jiu Xian didn’t hide her views, comforting Zhou Yan with a persuasive tone.
"Actually, I understand even without you saying it. Since falling into a certain Soul Killing, completing a ’parallel world’s rebirth,’ I realized that being too rational is actually exhausting. Others say ignorance is bliss, unexpectedly, I’ve repeatedly experienced this state of mind now. A cultivator experiences too many changes in the Seven Emotions and Six Desires, eventually influenced by the Transformation of the Soul and changes in Realm.
Every evolution is a shock, and in weakness, there are small shocks, hence feeling moved. In high realms, larger shocks occur, thus still feeling moved. The nature of the feelings differs, and naturally, the sensations they produce differ as well.
"It’s not that I’m stuck in place, unable to progress in my mental state; it’s that I’m always advancing, so I don’t see my own progress."
Zhou Yan mused.
"Yes, many things change in perspective as the realm changes, but one thing certainly doesn’t change, and it’s what you’ve always adhered to—following your true self, and doing what your heart desires."
"Only in this way can one truly be free and unrestrained."
Feng Jiu Xian dispelled the doubts in Zhou Yan’s heart, making his path ahead much clearer.
Only by standing higher can one see further.
This is a reflection of one’s vision and ability.
Having gained deep insight, Zhou Yan talked for a while with Feng Jiu Xian, then saw her leave this space with the Immortal Phoenix Peacock.
As the Immortal Phoenix Peacock left, it directly opened a void, through which Zhou Yan saw the Gravity Forest and Immortal Domain Sea, as well as the Land of Nine Layers of Heavenly Fire deep within the Domain Sea.
But those places truly meant nothing to the Immortal Phoenix Peacock.
At that moment, Zhou Yan also saw Feng Jiu Xian blowing out a storm of power, sweeping across heaven and earth, causing a great wave in the Immortal Domain Sea. Feng Jiu Xian stood on the giant wave, leaving far away as the Immortal Domain Sea destroyed the Nine Layers of Heavenly Fire.
That was just a simple scene, but Feng Jiu Xian seemingly intentionally let Zhou Yan see it, purposely letting him know that now, she had moved ahead, leaving the Ancestor Dragon Starfield.
If there is a future, then she will be waiting for him in the remaining Great Domains of the Eternal Life Starry Sky.
Zhou Yan exhaled a sigh of relief, feeling much lighter.
Through self-transformation, Zhou Yan annihilated two aspects of his true self, allowing all his avatars and more to merge into a brand new body.
This time, the body is truly complete, without any residual defects left behind by previous incompleteness.
In fact, this is a significant issue that all Heavenly Heart and Demon Heart cultivators will face in the future after reaching the ninety-nine layers of the Sea of Suffering Realm—innate defects.
Now, Zhou Yan transcended these defects through nirvana, with the aid of the phoenix’s abilities, truly repairing and resurrecting himself.
Consequently, Zhou Yan’s realm instantly reached the terrifying ninety-nine layers.
However, even if Zhou Yan’s combat power fully unleashes the power of the Xuanyuan Sword, it may not match Long Xianyin.
Long Xianyin is focused on soul cultivation, the true core life of the Heavenly Soul Clan, and because she has no ’physical’ limitations, she has great advantages in all aspects. Zhou Yan doesn’t mind her innate superiority.
At this moment, with the Immortal Phoenix Peacock gone, Zhou Yan relaxed, then sensed his Soul Sea at his brow.
In the Soul Sea, human skin transformed into the Emperor Burial Crystal Coffin, quietly floating, with Gu Xi sleeping once more inside.
At this moment, Zhou Yan could wake Gu Xi at any time, but after some thought, he ultimately didn’t do so.
"Xianyin, let’s engage in Dual Cultivation."
Instead of focusing on Gu Xi’s condition, Zhou Yan suddenly looked at Long Xianyin and proposed his idea.
"Do you really want to? If you do, then let’s do it."
Long Xianyin wasn’t shy; instead, she was quite calm and serene. As she spoke, she stepped lightly to Zhou Yan’s side.
Zhou Yan appreciated Long Xianyin’s naturally unpretentious demeanor very much. At this moment, Dual Cultivation actually has great benefits, another being that it helps Long Xianyin overcome some ’innate defects.’
However, Zhou Yan didn’t mention this because after the Dual Cultivation, Long Xianyin would naturally experience the change.
"I do want to; I haven’t seen you for so long and thought we were saying goodbye forever, which left some regret in my heart. Now that I’m alive, the best way to express my feelings is to fiercely conquer you."
Zhou Yan chuckled, his gaze fiery.
Long Xianyin was silent for a moment, then said, "If such things you enjoy, I will naturally satisfy you. But in this place, without the previous restriction from the Immortal Phoenix Peacock, others entering might not be good if they come across us. Although I don’t care about others’ opinions, I prefer to keep myself clean and don’t like any of those filthy men seeing my body besides you."
Long Xianyin voiced her concerns.
"This is not difficult; this Blood River Land has a very hidden spot. Besides, now that I’m at the eighty-one layers of the Sea of Suffering Realm, I have the corresponding ability to deploy the Heavenly Pivot Ancient Town and other hidden sealing arrays, so no one will disturb us."
Zhou Yan confidently responded.
