Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao-Chapter 1343 - 85: Hearts Filled with Resentment

For the bloodlines within these powerful beings are such Emperor Seal bloodlines. As long as this Emperor Seal is mimicked to match the same bloodlines as the Emperor Bloodline, it can be done!

This discovery caused Zhou Yan’s heart to suddenly sink, yet he did not have time for excess thought, but instead controlled the Blood River at a rapid speed and powerful Soul Power to form this seal.

This change, though seemingly lasting long, actually occurred during the battle between Zhou Yan and the Blood River, in fact lasting only a few minutes.

Now, all the Summoned have just been released from the control and lock of the Blood River, temporarily regaining their freedom.

In such circumstances, all the Summoned felt a concern for Zhou Yan. This worry was not only about Zhou Yan’s safety, but also the many Summoned who did not know Zhou Yan feared him becoming the Giant Bone Sky Demon.

If someone like Zhou Yan transforms into the Giant Bone Sky Demon, it would be the ultimate catastrophe for the Summoned.

This point is both unmistakable and evident.

Zhou Yan continued to enhance his Soul Power, exerted all his Soul Path strength, augmenting the Soul Sea. While sensing the Emperor Blood within, he formed a unique Emperor Seal bloodline with the energy of the Blood River, gradually suppressing the Blood River within himself.

The Emperor Qi Dragon Swallowing Sky Divine Skill slowly subsided, and the terrifying black hole gradually vanished.

After refining a considerable portion of the Blood River, Zhou Yan’s body gradually reduced in size, returning to his original height and appearance, while the surrounding Blood Qi faded.

Once a portion was sealed, the remaining Blood River Power gradually settled down, seemingly accepting this fate, thus beginning to quiet.

All the Summoned breathed a sigh of relief, clearly feeling that the perilous life-and-death first encounter had finally passed.

This Endless Blood River, seemingly unimpressive, actually contained a lethality far scarier than the previous transformation into the Giant Bone Sky Demon.

At this moment, nearly all the Summoned witnessed the disappearance of the Blood River, thus easing their inner apprehensions, relaxing their taut nerves slightly.

But at this moment, Zhou Yan suddenly grasped the Xuanyuan Sword, unleashing a terrifying killing intent.

Tenfold amplification, full resonance of the Xuanyuan Sword, alongside the slaying blow from Zhou Yan’s sword.

A single sword, embodying all the Immortal Principles Zhou Yan comprehended, directly slashed a Sword River across the heavens and earth.

Within the Sword River, the void was exhausted, seemingly forming a desolate land.

With one sword, Zhou Yan seemed to sever the Star River.

The sky shook, followed by the Star River shattering into "crackling" pieces, and suddenly, everyone found their footing lighten, unexpectedly falling.

That terrifying Blood River vanished, as did the raging Blood Qi.

Yet, this did not mean that the danger had disappeared, because at this moment, after the Blood River dried up and the Star River shattered, the originally dormant killing intent reemerged.

But this time, after everyone fell from the void, they landed on a dry, dark land.

The four fields showed no light, the sky colorful, appearing like an indescribable toxin, causing hearts to tremble.

Yet, danger has not yet arrived, only the shattered void in the heavens occasionally rolling and twisting, horrifying giant stones occasionally falling from overhead with great speed and lethal power.

Yet, this peril temporarily posed no threat to the Summoned.

Zhou Yan and others similarly fell from the void, and after casting some movement techniques, stood securely upon this desolate ground.

Heaven and earth were very dark, the colorful light within the void was eerie, making it difficult to see the silhouettes of other Cultivators.

Here, not only vision but also Soul Power was somewhat suppressed; even with Zhou Yan’s abilities, he could only perceive a vague impression.

This, for Summoned who could perceive the mystical enigma of heaven and earth, was undoubtedly the worst situation.

Yet, these dangers, many Summoned had already accepted, as this was a nine-death-one-life trial, and none harbored a mindset of chance.

Still, some Summoned maliciously glanced towards Zhou Yan’s place, obviously bearing a certain resentment towards Zhou Yan, as this place only appeared after Zhou Yan destroyed the Blood River, causing many Summoned to be dragged here.

Zhou Yan seemed to sense these unfriendly gazes, thus a silent malice arose in his eyes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, when the Blood River dried up, did you think it was safe there? I think some of you Summoned have abilities, but not so naïve, are you? To even hold resentment towards me, Zhou Yan?"

Zhou Yan said with a sneer.

"Zhou Yan, I admit you neutralized the killing intent of the Blood River, practically saving most of the Summoned, as without your intervention, only a few Summoned would escape the killing intent of the Blood River. But you won’t deny your subsequent actions brought us greater troubles, will you?"

A cold voice spoke.

The voice carried a hint of questioning.

Yet within this voice, Zhou Yan still detected certain familiar energy.

Within this voice’s energy, there was a hint of Cultivator’s presence, it was precisely this trace that made Zhou Yan understand this was someone beside Hua Qiudao.

Zhou Yan thought, so it is.

But he merely sneered and said, "The Blood River dries up, but it will never remain calm; instead, it will suddenly burst forth with terrifying invisible killing intent, extracting the Essence Blood of the summoned ones to replenish the deficit of the Blood River."

"At that time, if the Essence Blood of the summoned ones is extracted to fill the Blood River, the Blood River will become even more terrifying."

"This time, we are fighting for time and fate. Some summoned ones shouldn’t think it’s too simple!"

"Moreover, if you feel that I, Zhou Yan, have brought disaster upon you, then afterwards, no matter what I do, you can choose not to follow, otherwise I can’t guarantee that I will not lead you into a more terrible desolate land!"

Zhou Yan’s words had no hidden sense of sarcasm.

These words, however, were accepted by many summoned ones.

Clearly, today’s summoned ones aren’t fools, so Zhou Yan’s explanation immediately restrains many resentful gazes.

However, something seems to have exceeded some people’s expectations.

Due to Zhou Yan’s calm nature, such matters occurring in such dangerous environments, Zhou Yan shouldn’t bother explaining.

Yet now, Zhou Yan directly explained it, which exceeded almost everyone’s expectations.

This was deliberate by Zhou Yan.

Sometimes, being too obvious with one’s character might allow opportunists to exploit, Zhou Yan understands this, so he won’t easily let someone take advantage of him.

Moreover, explaining at this point certainly wastes time and may affect judgments on upcoming dangers, considering a few breaths’ delay can be a huge loss—but in critical moments, it can prevent the sudden attack of a summoned one.

Such resentment, once exploited by certain deceptive or Demon Heart environments, can become a terrifying killing intent.

The summoned ones surely won’t take deadly action actively, but under control by certain illusions or Demon Heart and environmental factors, this cannot be guaranteed.

Now, Zhou Yan considers many things when doing something.

After Zhou Yan finished speaking, he let out a soft snort, offering no further explanation.

However, after turning away, Zhou Gucheng, Qian Xi had already drawn a bit closer.

"Zhou Yan, at any time afterward, I will face it with you, never leaving nor forsaking!"

Qian Xi approached Zhou Yan, speaking very softly.

Zhou Yan’s heart slightly moved, and then he looked at Qian Xi.

Under the hazy light, Qian Xi’s face was breathtakingly beautiful, and those watery eyes also showed a unique emotion.

This emotion was very moving and deeply touched Zhou Yan’s heart.

Once, Qian Yao intended for the two to be together, but due to some destiny, because of certain reasons, they didn’t come together.

In later years, regarding Qian Xi, Zhou Yan didn’t know how she got by, but now those still pure, those still deep eyes, truly moved Zhou Yan’s heart.

Sometimes, deep love only requires a single glance.

Zhou Yan saw such a gaze from Qian Xi, heard the extremely gentle words, Zhou Yan reached out without hesitation, held Qian Xi in his arms, and kissed her fragrant lips instantly!

Qian Xi’s delicate body trembled, but Zhou Yan knew when to stop, simultaneously whispering softly, "Never leave nor forsake!"

"Mm!"

Qian Xi came to her senses, her body and mind greatly satisfied.

At this time, Zhou Yan also found certain regrets in his heart disappearing a bit, and being with Qian Xi seemed to become more self-aligned.

By now, being shy would be a mistake, because at this moment, nobody knows who might die, and dying without regrets is a kind of happiness.

Qian Xi responded obediently, while concentrating and holding her breath, paying attention to all directions, standing shoulder to shoulder with Zhou Yan.

"Saint Master, can the Soul Cutting Skill compare to the complete Immortality Principle? Earlier you—"

Zhou Gucheng’s words were not finished, Zhou Yan directly interrupted him.

"All paths are dominated by the power in the heart. Both broken and complete have a range. Pulling the complete path into the broken part and defeating such a path with one’s proficient means is the true Path of Invincibility. And not facing the other part of the complete path with unfamiliar, absent paths."

Zhou Yan said softly.

His voice wasn’t loud, confined to only those around him hearing clearly.

These things are surely not profound, but hard to comprehend.

Yet once prompted, it can lead to great progress.

Sure enough, hearing Zhou Yan say this, whether Zhou Gucheng or Qian Xi Xiong Ba and others, all trembled, becoming thoughtful.