Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao Chapter 1536 - 60: Holy Spirit Land of Thick Earth

Even if there were, Zhou Yan was currently unaware and could not perceive it at all.

Pressing onward, Zhou Yan once again encountered the Land of Heavenly Fire, but this time, with a mere thought, he traversed it.

The subsequent moment saw Zhou Yan entering the Cold Ice Land, and similar to before, a single thought allowed him to bypass it.

Following the Cold Ice Land, the spatial fabric between heaven and earth underwent a drastic and intensified transformation.

What materialized before him was an uncharted territory of boundless yellow sand, designated as the Land of Sand Sea.

This desert was characterized by an indescribable aridity and desolation, with the very sky and earth blanketed in a pallid yellow hue.

This desolate expanse bore a resemblance to the Void Land of the Earth Element Origin Sky Road within the Town Domain Demon Origin Sky Road, yet that locale was less than a billionth of this current place.

In comparison, the latter was akin to a firefly basking in the brilliance of the sun.

Zhou Yan had personally borne witness to the formidable nature of the Earth Element Land, but at this instant, as he set foot within this new realm, a profound sense of insignificance washed over his entire being.

Confronted by incessant sandstorms and the destructive aura of the overwhelming sand, Zhou Yan felt even a Holy Spirit would appear utterly minuscule.

Taking a deep inhalation, Zhou Yan shielded himself from the pervasive sand, subsequently choosing to temporarily relinquish his Soul Body and instead merge into his Eternal Pseudo Saint Spirit.

Then, by employing the law of Form and Intention, he transmuted himself into the Origin of the Earth Element, commencing his flight across the heavens and earth, borne by this elemental transformation.

During this transformative phase, as Zhou Yan embodied the Earth Element Origin, his Eternal Pseudo Saint Spirit began to absorb and evolve, consequently advancing the Earth Element Origin, while his Soul Body remained quiescent at the threshold of the Sand Sea Land's initial layer.

Thus commenced Zhou Yan's inaugural period of consolidation.

Much like his prior experiences, upon entering the sixth stratum of the Sand Sea Space this time, Zhou Yan had reached his absolute limit, rendering further transformation impossible.

Nevertheless, having reached this juncture, Zhou Yan summoned forth his Soul Body, utilizing both it and the Eternal Pseudo Saint Spirit as a fundamental basis to begin the condensation of the Earth Element King's Mark within the sixth layer of this Sand Sea Space.

"Thick Earth Seal."

"So, this is the essence of Thick Earth?"

Throughout the condensation procedure, Zhou Yan experienced a profound and ancient sensation emanating from the Thick Earth. Its sheer solidity and weight felt substantial enough to shatter the very foundation of the Eternal Pseudo Saint Spirit and challenge the Dao heart of any Eternal Holy Spirit.

Amidst this onslaught of ancient density, Zhou Yan felt as isolated as a solitary vessel adrift upon a vast ocean.

Whether it was a fleeting moment or an eternity, within that ephemeral sense of the eternal, Zhou Yan gradually imprinted the Thick Earth King's Mark.

The undertaking proved arduous, yet fortunately, bolstered by the groundwork laid from two prior endeavors, this challenge was rendered trivial in its impact upon Zhou Yan's mental state, particularly after enduring multiple trainings within the Red Dust Heart.

Following the successful condensation of the Thick Earth King's Mark, Zhou Yan genuinely established a foundational mastery of it.

With this foundation firmly in place, Zhou Yan embarked on a rapid transformation of his Realm.

The King Immortal Principle of the True Void Heavenly Prohibition was also refined to its utmost limit by Zhou Yan, yielding an unending stream of Thick Earth Origin Rules, which in turn condensed countless True Void Worlds under the True Void Heavenly Prohibition.

Within these worlds, characterized by perpetual cycles of genesis and illusion, Zhou Yan's Realm once again experienced a meteoric ascent.

In this current state, Zhou Yan even entertained the thought that if he sustained this trajectory of transformation, it would not be long before he attained the Ninth Great Perfection of the Nine Principles governing the King Immortal Principle.

Furthermore, he believed that once he, Zhou Yan, ascended to the status of a King and mastered the Nine Layers of the King Immortal Principle, all under the heavens would inevitably fall under his dominion.

A nascent conviction regarding this outcome had already begun to take root within Zhou Yan.

Embracing this burgeoning belief, Zhou Yan gradually immersed himself deeper into his cultivation.

During the intense practice of cultivation, the passage of time invariably accelerates. Within this unique space, a single transformation equates to a mere billionth of a breath, the condensation of a King's Mark takes but a ten-thousandth of a breath, and a breath itself is less than a second. Consequently, one must question the sheer quantity of transformations that could occur within a single hour?

And how many could transpire within a single day?

The sheer magnitude of these transformations was beyond easy comprehension.

Zhou Yan completely lost all track of time, as well as the count of his transformations. However, he was acutely aware that his strength, his very Holy Spirit, was undergoing continuous and dramatic advancement.

It was this perceptible progress that illuminated for Zhou Yan the immense difficulty inherent in each breakthrough after reaching the Eternal Nine Rules, necessitating the consumption of such colossal amounts of energy and Origin Rules!

Regarding this, Zhou Yan couldn't help but ponder the potential of an evil spirit; the very essence of an evil spirit possessed the power to elevate a cultivator at the Eternal Life One stage to the Ninth Great Perfection of the Nine Layers of Immortality Rules!

What an awe-inspiring power and boundless potential!

As these thoughts occupied Zhou Yan's mind, he gradually withdrew from his intense cultivation state, beginning to truly perceive the challenges involved in condensing the King's Mark.

At this juncture, Zhou Yan shifted his focus away from condensing the King's Mark or transforming his existing realm. Instead, he adopted the approach of a creator, utilizing the foundation of his Thick Earth King's Seal to establish the Thick Earth World. His goal was to forge the Holy Spirit Land of the Original Element Rules of Thick Earth.

Bai Ying's prior statement proved entirely accurate.

Every Holy Spirit is intrinsically linked to a Holy Spirit World that belongs to them.

Initially, Zhou Yan had interpreted this to mean that each Holy Spirit would discover a distinct Holy Spirit Land. However, as he embarked on the creation of the Thick Earth Holy Spirit World, a profound understanding dawned upon him: the statement implies that each Holy Spirit possesses the ability to craft a personalized Holy Spirit World within the greater Holy Spirit Land, thereby facilitating their own transformation and growth.

Since Bai Ying had never personally visited the Holy Spirit Land, her pronouncements were made without a complete grasp of their true implications.

Yet, Zhou Yan, through his direct experience, found validation for Bai Ying's words. He grasped the underlying meaning but found himself incapable of imparting this profound Dao.

Furthermore, Zhou Yan began to suspect that many intricacies within the Holy Spirit Land were inherently incommunicable.

While the Dao itself might be transferable – it wasn't excessively difficult to guide others through certain transformations within the Holy Spirit Land, and Zhou Yan possessed the means to replicate this process – a critical question lingered.

Despite possessing the capability, Zhou Yan questioned whether everyone else possessed the inherent capacity to truly accept, absorb, and ultimately achieve these transformations.

The reason for his doubt was that certain potent Daos held the potential for self-dissipation. Even if a concept appeared straightforward to Zhou Yan, others might fail to comprehend it upon hearing it, or worse, simply forget it, rendering any attempt at conveyance futile.

This realization was akin to his previous encounters with Yanyan and Mu Qingyan. Their actions clearly demonstrated the creation of Dao and the spatial principles of the Holy Spirit Land, yet Zhou Yan had completely overlooked this, failing to consider or reflect upon the essence of that space.

Zhou Yan found himself pushed to an extreme state, stubbornly refusing to yield. After two arduous days of struggle, a method for transformation suddenly illuminated his mind.

An ordinary Holy Spirit, he reasoned, would likely lack the perseverance to endure such powerlessness and tedium for an additional two days in pursuit of change.

Two days might seem brief, but within this context, it could feel equivalent to enduring twenty million years!

How could ordinary Holy Spirits possibly withstand such transformative ordeals?

If Zhou Yan hadn't been acutely aware that such opportunities were incredibly rare and not to be missed, he would have eventually given up.

Even with his own stringent self-assessment, considering the circumstances, Zhou Yan concluded that this particular Dao could not be transmitted.

With a deep breath, Zhou Yan ultimately relinquished the notion of transmitting the Dao. His focus returned to establishing the Thick Earth True Void World. He proceeded to integrate the relevant rules and the King's Inheritance Mark, aligning his Pseudo Saint Spirit with the True Void World, and drawing upon the Origin Element of Earth from the surrounding heavens and earth for its transformation.

However, this time, Zhou Yan's creation process was mysteriously halted. Furthermore, he experienced a disquieting sensation of hollow powerlessness.

"Hmm? The creation of this Thick Earth World proceeded almost identically to the previous Cold Ice World’s creation, so why do I feel this sense of powerlessness... Could it be that the Thick Earth World has somehow become more potent? Or is it a consequence of lacking those two days of sufficient training, leaving my foundation inadequate?"

Zhou Yan rapidly considered two potential explanations.

Feeling a wave of helplessness wash over him, Zhou Yan resigned himself to enduring the painful process. He recommenced his arduous cultivation through conventional means.

He focused on harmonizing his Soul Body and Eternal Pseudo Saint Spirit with the natural elements of the world, diligently condensing the Thick Earth King's Mark while simultaneously and arduously transforming his Eternal Nine Rules Triple Realm.

This undertaking, this time, spanned not merely two days, but a full three!

It continued until Zhou Yan could extract no further benefit, his inner frustration teetering on the brink of uncontrollable rage. Only then did he cease.

Subsequently, drawing another deep breath and entering a state of pure non-thought, he dispelled all negative emotions. Zhou Yan then initiated the establishment of the Thick Earth Holy Spirit True Void World once more.

This attempt was successful from the outset, the entire process unfolding with a seamlessness and natural flow akin to water finding its course.

Zhou Yan exhaled slowly, a palpable sense of relief washing over him.

This successful transformation served to validate the two possibilities Zhou Yan had previously contemplated.

The Thick Earth Origin Holy Spirit World indeed saw considerable strengthening, as Zhou Yan's cultivation realm relentlessly ascended. However, Zhou Yan’s own foundation proved somewhat deficient, a factor that led to the initial failure in condensing the Thick Earth World. This means the trials and tribulations that must be endured here absolutely cannot be lessened by even the smallest degree! It can only intensify, never diminish! A deficiency in fundamental depth results in insufficient power. Zhou Yan, by comparing it to the two previous worlds, now comprehends why the Purple Flame Void achieved success without a solid foundation; it was a world Zhou Yan himself had established long ago, allowing for perfect harmonization to achieve the utmost in cultivation and break through. The Cold Ice Land, having undergone transformation by chance, could be said to have accumulated relevant experience in the process. Currently, within this immense Sand Sea Land, Zhou Yan employs a verification method for transformation, integrating numerous of his own skills and techniques along the way.