Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao Chapter 1543 - 67: The End of the Holy Spirit

A direct killing intent, a targeted suppression, was unleashed. Two Great True Holy Spirits relentlessly suppressed Zhou Yan, who was then merely a Half-Sacred Spirit, by deploying an ancient Killing Dao that lay beyond his comprehension and recollection.

The sheer terrifying nature of this Killing Dao was evident!

Zhou Yan felt a surge of alarm, instantly recognizing the futility of engaging Jiang Tianling and Jiang Tianxin within this particular Space-Time. It wasn't born from fear, but from the understanding that any alteration to his current state here could cost him the very qualification for cultivation. Zhou Yan knew that achieving any further progress or undergoing transformation would be exceptionally difficult.

For once an opportunity is lost, it never returns.

Thus, almost without a second thought, Zhou Yan made an immediate withdrawal from that location.

Although he had not yet ascended to the Eighth Realm of the Eternal Nine Rules, the prospect was near.

Moreover, there existed the possibility of re-entry after retreating.

At that critical moment, Zhou Yan's entire being shuddered, and just as the crushing blow was about to land, he departed from that dangerous region.

Subsequently, Zhou Yan detected a slight tremor emanating from the Primordial Magnetic Pole Light within the Holy Spirit Land, clearly indicating it had been affected by the intense impact.

This situation alone was sufficient to demonstrate the frightening power of that unleashed strike.

Jiang Tianling and Jiang Tianxin, wielding the Golden Armor Battleship, had delivered a fatal blow of terrifying magnitude!

Zhou Yan drew a deep breath, meticulously adjusting his internal state. Upon reaching a peak condition, he re-entered the core area of the Emotion Dao.

As expected, upon his re-entry, the time axis seemed to have undergone a subtle shift. The battle raging in the Abyss was still ongoing, but Zhou Yan remained oblivious to it. Without even a cursory glance, he immediately cloaked all his vital signs, choosing not to disturb these unknown entities.

Engaging in combat with the Holy Spirits of this Space-Time was an endeavor only a madman would undertake.

Zhou Yan was acutely aware that his primary objective was to attain the status of a King, and all other matters could be temporarily set aside.

With this resolute mindset, Zhou Yan proceeded with utmost caution. After confirming the absence of any immediate danger, he resumed his dedicated cultivation, successfully breaking through to the Eighth Realm of the Eternal Nine Rules in one swift progression. He bypassed the ongoing conflict between Jiang Tianling and Jiang Tianxin, continuing his journey into the subsequent world.

Zhou Yan speculated that even if he were to alter his course and enter a different, singular Holy Spirit World, the impact might be negligible.

Without the potent influence of an energy origin, the endeavor to transform through the subsequent Eighth and Ninth Layers would become an arduous, borderline impossible task, one that could literally make one cough up blood.

The dual genesis of the Emotion Dao origin had propelled Zhou Yan's realm to its zenith. However, the Emotional Dao King’s Seal remained in perfect harmony, appearing far from its ultimate potential.

Furthermore, upon transitioning into the next world, Zhou Yan sensed that it was still intrinsically linked to the origin of the Emotion Dao.

It continued to be the source of the Affectionate Sword Dao and the Lifeless Sword Dao.

Yet, within this origin, Zhou Yan perceived a subtle, yet distinct, presence of something more.

Zhou Yan contemplated this newfound awareness, then extended his senses towards the independent, singular Space of the Land of Living Beings, focusing keenly on the Abyss.

As he directed his perception, Zhou Yan seemed to traverse into a peculiar realm, one characterized by ice and snow, though it was not an Ice Origin.

It was, in essence, merely an Ice Peak world.

The presence of cold ice and related elements served only as minor embellishments.

At the very pinnacle of this world's snow-capped summit, Zhou Yan beheld Zhou Wangchen and Li Sunv.

Zhou Wangchen bore a sword upon his back, an elegant weapon as refined as jade.

Zhou Yan immediately recognized the blade; it was none other than the Heavenly Evil Sword.

Meanwhile, Li Sunv held a wooden carving, its intricate engravings imbued with lifelike detail.

The carving depicted a statue of a woman who was both blind and armless.

The two figures stood facing each other, yet no immediate action was taken.

Nevertheless, a potent Holy Spirit origin aura surged powerfully between them.

This was not merely a confrontation, but also a profound transformation of the Emotion Dao itself.

This specific Emotion Dao encompassed the Affectionate Sword Dao, the Lifeless Killing Dao, and furthermore, the Wuwei Doctrine of the Mean.

Within this complex interplay, Zhou Wangchen embodied the Dual Birth Saint Spirit Path, while Li Sunv appeared to exclusively represent the Lifeless Killing Dao, yet she simultaneously contained a different, distinct element.

Zhou Yan engaged in deep contemplation. After an extended period, Zhou Yan's entire body quivered as he retracted his sensing power.

This action was prompted by the near discovery of his presence.

He had no desire to be exposed at this juncture.

At that moment, Zhou Yan also deduced the outcome: Li Sunv also followed the Dual Birth Saint Spirit Path, but in addition to the Lifeless Dao, her path also incorporated the Evil Spirit Dao of Destruction.

Furthermore, this particular Space was identified as a high-level composite Holy Spirit Space.

This location served as the battlefield for the Emotion Dao Sacred Spirit Seal and the Evil Spirit Destruction Mark, functioning simultaneously as the arena for two opposing King’s Marks.

Consequently, the critical question arose: how should one proceed to refine the rules and King’s Marks within this environment?

Should the refinement involve overlaying and transforming the existing Emotional Dao King’s Mark, or perhaps establishing an entirely new Evil Spirit Mark?

Zhou Yan found himself at a loss once more.

This time, however, his thoughts turned to the Heavenly Pool Thunder Marsh Land and the predicament Hou Chen had faced within that unique dimension.

Upon deeper reflection on that world, Zhou Yan realized it contained not only thunder but also the very essence of water and blood, all of which served Hou Chen and could be absorbed and refined by him.

Then...

"Perhaps, by transforming into an infant, focusing on gentleness, and instinctively discerning the direction of absorption as a Soul Embryo,"

Zhou Yan mused internally before immediately enacting this plan.

During this transformation, Zhou Yan made swift progress, fully achieving the necessary accumulation in his realm and the enhancement of his strength.

Much like the previous series of experiences, Zhou Yan's advancement this time was equally profound.

However, as Zhou Yan transitioned into the early stages of the Eternal Nine Rules Ninth Layer, the passage of time significantly exceeded that of other Holy Spirit Lands.

Zhou Yan could distinctly feel that there was no turning back for him this time.

This was because, upon completing his cultivation, Zhou Yan sensed he had become inexplicably time-locked.

He was bound by space-time, by the Immortal King's Rule, and by a rule that transcended even immortality.

At that precise moment, the fierce battle between Zhou Wangchen and Li Suniu also reached an apex.

The very fabric of space within the Holy Spirit Land where they fought began to fracture and collapse.

The collision of these spatial dimensions unleashed a destructive aura potent enough to engulf heaven and earth.

This aura swept across the landscape, obliterating the unique, composite Holy Spirit Land.

"Boom—"

Zhou Yan had no time to evade and was instantly caught by this immense power, which struck him to an extreme degree. His half-step Monarch Holy Spirit trembled uncontrollably from the impact.

Under such a devastating blow, the formidable capabilities Zhou Yan had just established were nearly torn asunder.

Zhou Yan had not foreseen such a turn of events, yet his gaze remained fixed firmly on the source of the conflict—Zhou Wangchen and Li Suniu.

Their battle, astonishingly, had shattered the Holy Spirit Land at this moment.

Vast, unknown destructive energies surged through the sky, and Zhou Yan immediately perceived an overwhelming aura of annihilation blanketing the heavens.

Within this pervasive aura of annihilation, Zhou Yan felt an intense chill, inexplicably succumbing to wave after wave of powerful negative emotions.

Zhou Yan's mood grew heavy and oppressive as a result.

Just then, Zhou Wangchen and Li Suniu burst forth from the collapsing Holy Spirit Land. Their intense combat unexpectedly summoned an ancient city from beyond the void, which descended with a resounding crash into the emptiness of this unknown Holy Spirit Land.

The colossal ancient city that had descended was none other than the Sacrificial Heaven Ancient City, a sight Zhou Yan knew intimately.

Yet, this time, as Zhou Yan beheld the Sacrificial Heaven Ancient City, he instantly recognized it as the *true* Sacrificial Heaven Ancient City.

The reason was simple: after just a single glance, Zhou Yan knew this profound and arresting spectacle was something he would never forget for the remainder of his life.

Having witnessed numerous manifestations of the Sacrificial Heaven Ancient City before, it was this specific instance that left Zhou Yan's heart in a state of prolonged turmoil.

Following the majestic descent of the Sacrificial Heaven Ancient City, countless Life Ancient Trees materialized between heaven and earth.

Each Life Ancient Tree, formed from the primordial essence of terrifying kings, pulsed with an immense reservoir of Ancient Life Energy.

Within this Ancient Life Energy, swarms of Holy Spirits belonging to the Ancient Life Clan began to appear.

The Life Ancient Trees and the Holy Spirits of the Ancient Life Clan seemed to array themselves into distinct formations, sometimes appearing in unison, other times emerging from the depths of the Life Ancient Trees.

And among these Holy Spirits of the Ancient Life Clan, Zhou Yan immediately recognized Zhou Lingyi.

However, alongside Zhou Lingyi, he also spotted Feng Zishuang, Zhou Ying, Zhou Sisi, Zhou Qianqian, and others from his acquaintance. Furthermore, numerous other women Zhou Yan was unfamiliar with were present.

This extraordinary scene evoked a multitude of questions within Zhou Yan.

While Zhou Yan was engrossed in observing this phenomenon, he felt forces attempting to tear him away from the space of this Holy Spirit Land. Consequently, Zhou Yan had to exert his will to resist, hoping to prolong his stay in this place.

Even without undergoing a realm transformation, remaining within the Holy Spirit Land for a little longer was ultimately beneficial.

Moreover, at this present juncture, the Holy Spirit Land had begun to unveil numerous fundamental secrets.

These secrets held immense importance for Zhou Yan.

The process of Zhou Yan's resistance was arduous, but he managed to endure, holding on temporarily.

However, as the conflict between Zhou Wangchen and Li Suniu raged on, it was unlikely that this period of resistance could be sustained for much longer.

As the overwhelming pressure intensified, the fabric of reality warped and tore, unleashing a torrent of abyssal Black Water from the void above.

This ink-black liquid, resembling a celestial river flowing in reverse, instantly submerged the composite origin of the Holy Spirit Land. The ceaseless Black Water surged through Zhou Yan’s soul body and his Eternal Half-Saint Spirit as if he were utterly inconsequential.

Yet, this dark deluge did not spare the Sacrificial Heaven Ancient City, the Life Ancient Trees, nor Zhou Wangchen, Li Suniu, Zhou Lingyi, Feng Zishuang, Zhou Sisi, and indeed all the Holy Spirits that had manifested.

Every element within the heavens and earth dissolved into nothingness, leaving Zhou Yan as the sole figure standing amidst this desolate void.

In that profound instant, Zhou Yan perceived a rejection from the very laws governing existence, and concurrently, he experienced a profound epiphany concerning the nature of being.

This sudden enlightenment solidified his Ninth Layer of the Eternal Nine Rules realm, bringing it to immediate stability.

Though the full transformation of this Ninth Layer had only commenced, this solidified realm represented the absolute zenith of Zhou Yan’s arduous journey.

With the Holy Spirit Land crumbling around him, Zhou Yan descended like a lost Holy Spirit into an unfathomable abyss of darkness, seemingly destined for eternal damnation.

"Boom—"

The enigmatic domain fractured and disintegrated, giving way to an infinite, fantastical void that mirrored the vivid recollections of Zhou Yan’s life experiences.

In the end, Zhou Yan found himself sprawled upon an unknown, desolate, and dimly lit expanse of ground, his spirit sinking into the deepest despair.