Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao Chapter 1563 - 86: Evil Spirit Inheritance

Zhou Yan's expression grew solemn as he realized the Evil Spirit Dominator's method was no simple feat, explaining why even Hou Chen had faltered. Yes, Hou Chen had once skirted the edge of failure, but due to inherent limitations, he managed to circumvent disaster and only partially grasped the Evil Spirit Dominator technique. Even so, Hou Chen ultimately failed when confronting the Holy Spirit of the Emperor Soul Clan. Now, Hou Chen was guiding Zhou Yan in cultivating this very technique, essentially treading the final path. Whether this path led to a future, no one could say, for it was a path of no return. Yet, without embarking on it, facing the Emperor Soul Clan seemed impossible. There was no choice. In this world, many unavoidable actions must be taken, and none weighed heavier than this, burdening Zhou Yan. Even though Zhou Yan wished this burden wouldn't manifest in the slightest.

"Chen Chen, concerning the Evil Dragon Inheritance and the Evil Spirit Dominator technique, I actually have some insights. When I encountered the Original Mark, I glimpsed a part of it," Zhou Yan communicated after a period of deep thought.

Hou Chen wasn't taken aback; his expression remained serious as he replied, "Father, any cultivation techniques you've practiced before are not considered unique when juxtaposed with the Evil Spirit Dominator inheritance. This isn't to imply that the Dao you've cultivated is useless, but rather, in comparison, it seems inconsequential before the Evil Spirit Dominator."

"Perhaps, Father finds it difficult to comprehend, and Chen Chen... cannot articulate it precisely. Therefore, I can only guide Father to experience the ultimate inheritance of the Evil Spirit Dominator," Hou Chen elaborated. Hou Chen mulled over this for a long time; this particular Dao was indeed arduous to impart, even among King Holy Spirits, its transmission was fraught with challenges.

Zhou Yan, upon hearing Hou Chen's words, became even more grave, understanding that if Hou Chen stated this, it must be the truth. Then, within this world, what Dao existed that Zhou Yan couldn't fathom? Zhou Yan pondered deeply but found no answer. The inability to reach a conclusion brought forth a unique premonition—that of failure. Hou Chen hadn't specified what that Dao was, nor its specific nature. Without such clarity, how could one comprehend this Dao? How should one proceed with understanding it? All remained an enigma. It was akin to one entity telling another it would impart the Supreme Dao, only to cease speaking afterward, leaving everything unattainable. However, Zhou Yan sensed that Hou Chen was genuinely attempting his utmost to impart this Dao. At this moment, not only did Zhou Yan look bewildered, but Jiang Yuning, Qian Luoshui, and the others beside Zhou Yan also wore looks of confusion. In contrast, Mu Qingyan seemed to grasp something, her eyes shimmering with a peculiar halo, as if she was gaining understanding. Another who seemed to comprehend was the Holy Spirit, the Mother Empress.

Hou Chen remained stationary, yet Zhou Yan felt that while Hou Chen was indeed Hou Chen, he was also somehow different. Though Hou Chen was clearly within Zhou Yan's sight, he simultaneously appeared to have transformed into the Immortal Bone Soul Embryo, manifesting in various inexplicable states. Zhou Yan was utterly perplexed, unable to ascertain the reason for this transformation, nor to grasp this Dao. Zhou Yan furiously applied all his wisdom and Derivation strength, but the outcome was an overwhelming emptiness, yielding nothing at all.

"Father, still unable to experience this Dao?" Hou Chen's voice carried a hint of anxiety, yet he remained remarkably composed. Even though Hou Chen concealed this trace of anxiety effectively, Zhou Yan detected it effortlessly. A slight dread stirred within Zhou Yan; if Hou Chen had truly transmitted Dao, he wondered how he himself would ever achieve Enlightenment. After a considerable pause, Hou Chen continued, his form still shifting. Zhou Yan observed Hou Chen transform from the Immortal Bone Blood Embryo to the Blood Dragon Body, then into the Evil Dragon—an incredibly grotesque and terrifying spectacle, yet the Dao seemed to slowly dissipate. No matter what Zhou Yan did, he could sense nothing. Zhou Yan suddenly felt a pang of restlessness, despising his own obtuseness, as he could perceive nothing—not any Dao, not even the Evil Dragon—merely witnessing Hou Chen's near-exhaustion due to the Dao transmission. This scene persisted for a prolonged period. The Evil Dragon into which Hou Chen transformed became increasingly grotesque, deteriorating into a decrepit old dragon, yet Zhou Yan had learned nothing. Eventually, Hou Chen gradually reverted to his human form, regaining his original appearance, though he was now bleeding from all seven orifices, a pitiful and unspeakable sight.

The transmission of the Dao seemed to have reached its halfway point, but Hou Chen, lacking sufficient power, could not continue. As a direct consequence, the transmission was only half-completed, and Zhou Yan had learned nothing.

A bitter smile touched Hou Chen's lips, as if sensing something. However, his gaze held no disappointment, only an extreme tranquility.

A profound calm settled over him, as though he awaited the demise of all his kin, aiming for eternal annihilation alongside the Emperor Ancient Clan.

Mu Qingyan let out a soft sigh, inquiring, "Husband, was there no gain to be had?"

Zhou Yan, unwilling to deceive but equally unable to lie, confessed, "Yes, nothing was gained."

Upon hearing this, Mu Qingyan's complexion paled slightly. Then, she spoke gently, "It's alright, husband. It's fine if you couldn't learn it; after all, this Supreme Dao's Evil Spirit inheritance is indeed not easy to grasp. Otherwise, wouldn't Evil Spirit Dominators be commonplace by now?"

Mu Qingyan's words of comfort were from the heart.

In truth, ever since she and Zhou Yan had become a couple, their very existence, whether living or dying, felt worthwhile.

This was because they would no longer be separated.

However, in this moment, the Mother Empress suddenly erupted into laughter.

Moreover, her laughter was exceedingly loud.

"How utterly disappointing. I had not expected you to make progress, but I certainly didn't anticipate each generation to be worse than the last! So many resources expended, endless costs incurred, and ultimately, the result is not even sensing the basic rules of the Evil Spirit Dominator’s inheritance – How hopelessly useless must one be to end up like this..."

The Mother Empress laughed, yet tears mysteriously streamed from her eyes.

These tears were not clear; they appeared turbid.

Her laughter and tears seemed to convey a hidden, deeper meaning.

Zhou Yan offered a bitter smile, a bitterness known only to himself.

Ignorance was simply ignorance; non-learning remained non-learning.

"Father, have you perceived the various origins?"

Hou Chen suddenly inquired once more.

"I have comprehended the origins."

"Then, Father, do you understand the characteristics of light?"

Hou Chen persisted with his questioning.

"Light is actually formed by..."

Zhou Yan recalled the definition of light, encompassing not only its physical and scientific definitions but also contemplating the shape of energy radiation produced by light.

At that instant, a tremor ran through Zhou Yan's heart, as if he had perceived a different kind of Dao.

Hou Chen nodded his head. "Light can be viewed as the soul's energy radiation; naturally, this is merely my personal definition. Planets emit light because their cores are in constant flux, radiating energy outward. Radiating outward, radiating outward... but what if this process were reversed?"

"Black holes."

"Lee Ran proposed the concepts of 'black holes' and 'dark matter,' building upon Mechanical Emperor Zhou Wangchen's theories. However, in essence, a negative state also possesses a Sovereign-like power."

"No matter how potent light may be, it cannot escape the inescapable devouring maw of a colossal black hole."

"And the reversed light, what we term 'black holes' and 'dark matter,' cannot evade the might of this Evil Spirit Dominator; this formidable strength is known as 'Evil Dragon Power!'"

"Of course, this is purely an analogy for your understanding. In reality, this explanation is neither complete nor founded on concrete evidence. I am merely employing this comparison to help Father grasp a certain scope, the scope of Evil Dragon Power alone."

"As for the strength of this power, in truth, the King's Mark possesses sufficient might, and the Holy Spirit Core is likewise powerful enough. However, mastering this power allows for its manipulation at will."

Hou Chen spoke, casually waving his hand. A terrifying, unknown energy materialized, and a pitch-black light flickered forth. Instantly, the endless Holy Spirit Origin Rules were directly compressed into spheres of energy within his grasp, each sphere brimming with a terrifying Power of Destruction.

Yet, as this force manifested, these energy spheres vanished at Hou Chen's whim—utterly devoured by the peculiar Evil Spirit Power.

Zhou Yan observed this spectacle in a daze, an immense shock coursing through his heart for the very first time.

Even though Zhou Yan understood the underlying principles and the nature of this power, Hou Chen's actions and demonstration left him utterly incapable of grasping even a fragment of this Dao.

"Give it up. You could not achieve it in your past life, and despite your transformation and progress in this current life, you still cannot."

The Mother Empress sneered, her gaze seemingly alight with boundless mockery.

Furthermore, her icy, derisive tone pierced the silence of the tranquil surroundings with particular sharpness.

Jiang Yuning and Qian Luoshui's faces grew cold; they were genuinely displeased with the Mother Empress.

However, having witnessed the entire event, they too understood nothing.

The circumstances were indeed extremely unsettling and filled with despair.

Only Zhou Yan’s mind stayed remarkably calm.

He had truly given his all, exhausting nearly all his wisdom and analytical techniques, even resorting to using his Essence Blood and Holy Spirit Origin for derivation and examination, yet no answer could be found.

It appeared he couldn't even breach the threshold.

This particular path, seemingly so close, was completely blocked.

Consequently, any hope for the Eternal Annihilation War was extinguished…

Having concluded his teachings, Hou Chen observed his father, whose face displayed a bitter smile and a gaze filled with loss. This sight caused Hou Chen’s heart to ache intensely.

However, he found himself at a loss for words. When it came to the Dao, true understanding was either present or absent; there was no room for chance.

This situation had no bearing on talent or any other factor.