Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao Chapter 1627 - 137: The Former Li Wentian (Part 2)

Based on this look, Zhou Yan immediately knew that something had likely happened again, something that might surprise the Sect Master Zhuge Qiyan.

So, what could possibly surprise Zhuge Qiyan now?

It had to be that a significant figure had come personally and was specifically seeking Zhou Yan.

Thus, the visitor would either be a true enemy, a formidable foe, or a more amicable and benevolent significant figure.

If it were the former, Zhuge Qiyan’s expression would not only show surprise but also worry and concern.

So, evidently, it must be the latter.

If it were the latter, analyzing and corresponding with the previous series of events, Zhou Yan already knew it must be an important figure from the Li Family.

Perhaps, it was ’Li Wentian’ whom Zhou Yan was looking for.

However, this was only Zhou Yan’s instant analysis, and whether it was true still needed to wait for Zhuge Qiyan’s answer.

"The great elder of the Li Family, Elder Li Wentian has arrived at the Heavenly Mechanism Sect and is already on your main peak to seek you out."

"This can be considered as proactively requesting to see you. With his status, Zhou Yan, you must not neglect him."

Zhuge Qiyan said with utmost seriousness.

In fact, she also knew that Zhou Yan’s character was such that it was difficult for him to take others’ words and change his attitude.

However, whether Zhou Yan listened or not was one thing, and whether she, as the Sect Master, spoke was another thing.

"Rest assured, Sect Master, as for Li Wentian, if it is indeed Li Wentian, I naturally would not neglect him either."

Zhou Yan said with a smile.

Zhuge Qiyan slightly frowned and said, "Since the elder in the sect sent me a message that it is indeed Elder Li Wentian, it must be Elder Li Wentian, how could it not be?"

"Sect Master, you don’t understand. Hmm, let Xi Ye prepare some things, afterward, I will start changing and restoring the Thirty-Three Heavens," Zhou Yan said confidently.

"At that time, with a brand new Heavenly Road, the disciples of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect will become stronger, and the enemies will find it even harder to fathom the mystery and power of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect."

"Hmm, you may go now," Zhuge Qiyan nodded and did not say anything else.

Immediately, Zhou Yan performed a simple courtesy and went directly to the location of his main peak.

Meanwhile, Zhuge Xi Ye remained temporarily.

"Sect Master,"

Zhuge Xi Ye softly called out to Zhuge Qiyan.

"Hmm, Xi Ye, I regret that you’ve been wronged during this period. I also know that Zhou Yan is not easy to get along with, so please bear with it for a few more days, after the agreed time, you will be free," Zhuge Qiyan said helplessly.

"Sect Master, actually Zhou Yan is quite a good person, and he actually takes care of others more than we thought," Zhuge Xi Ye hesitated for a moment and then began speaking up for Zhou Yan.

Zhuge Qiyan was taken aback, her gaze showing a hint of incredulity as she looked at Zhuge Xi Ye and said, "You... have you been subconsciously influenced by him? Or are you deliberately comforting me? If it’s the latter, it’s completely unnecessary."

"In front of me, you can say anything you’re aggrieved about, no need to hide anything," Zhuge Qiyan’s words were extremely gentle, filled with concern.

Zhuge Xi Ye’s heart warmed; it was exactly because of this that she had a stronger desire to devote herself to the Heavenly Mechanism Sect.

Because the Sect Master of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect treated her like a sister, like family, and with such devotion, how could Zhuge Xi Ye not be moved and not be willing to give her all for the Heavenly Mechanism Sect?

"No, really none. Initially, Sect Master, Xi Ye’s view was similar to yours, but after gradually interacting, Xi Ye discovered..."

Zhuge Xi Ye hesitated for a moment, then began to recount everything she had experienced bit by bit.

Even including the fact that knowledge imparted to her by Zhou Yan allowed her to advance a minor realm and break through the barrier between major realms, she detailed all of it.

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Qiyan remained silent for a long time.

After a long time, Zhuge Qiyan sighed lightly and said, "Even though I had already overestimated him, now I realize I still underestimated him."

"If it’s really like that, one can only say, he is a terrifying genius that would shock the ages."

"If that’s indeed the case, then the things he spoke of would almost certainly all come true. By then, how formidable would the Heavenly Mechanism Sect be!" Zhuge Qiyan sighed inwardly.

She thought about this, and it was natural that Zhuge Xi Ye thought about this as well.

...

Zhou Yan returned to his main peak and immediately saw an extremely old man, with his back to him, standing on the summit of the mountain, overlooking the scenery below.

At this point, from the silhouette of this figure, Zhou Yan could already discern some clues.

"Li Wentian?"

Zhou Yan asked tentatively.

"Indeed, it is I, the old man,"

the elderly man said softly, then sighed and continued, "Previously, Li Yuchuan told me that there was someone in the Heavenly Mechanism Sect who seemed to have a bloodline aura of our Li Family, and that aura was very ancient, which I found hard to believe."

"But then he described everything about you, which gave me an extremely strong desire to meet you."

"After entering the Soul Spring Realm, I rarely had such a strong desire, so I thought, perhaps you could bring back something from my lost memory."

"Moreover, this desire remains so strong, so I came, and indeed, as you had hoped, I came to see you."

The old man spoke, never turning around.

However, even without turning, Zhou Yan’s powerful perception could still sense everything about him.

But Zhou Yan chose not to do so.

He pondered briefly and said, "You lost your memory? When did it happen?"

"When it happened, I no longer know, but I remember my name is Li Wentian, and of that, there is no mistake," the old man said, then turned around to look at Zhou Yan quietly.

At this moment, Zhou Yan noticed that this old man looked like human skin wrapped around bones, appearing extraordinarily sinister and terrifying.

Yet, this situation did not surprise Zhou Yan in the slightest, nor did it evoke any emotional reaction.

It seemed, he was already very familiar with such a scene.

"You were not scared by my appearance," the old man remarked with some emotion.

"There’s nothing to be scared of, it’s just that your Origin has withered. With good recuperation, it can be restored," Zhou Yan said casually.

"Can it be restored? It’s almost impossible! Moreover, in this aspect, I’ve researched for centuries, and still have yet to find a method..." the old man sighed softly and said.

Zhou Yan shook his head and said, "Not having found it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Besides, how long have you lived? When did you start losing your memory?" Zhou Yan inquired.

This issue was crucial.

Because, while Li Wentian was indeed Li Wentian, the memory he possessed was shattered, and his various abilities seemed to have disappeared, utterly nonexistent.

This situation was somewhat similar to Zhou Yan’s upon resurrection, but Zhou Yan retained his memory, while Li Wentian had none whatsoever, and all his abilities were utterly shattered. The current Li Wentian was merely comparable to an ancient Holy Land’s supreme being.

Seemingly impressive, but in reality, that’s all there is to it; compared to the realm of Holy Spirits, the disparity is akin to that between a firefly and the sun.

Zhou Yan’s mood became a lot more solemn.

Since Li Wentian existed, what about the others? Are they present, and if so, in what manner do they exist? Have their abilities also been completely destroyed, leaving only the bit of cultivation present in this world?

Zhou Yan pondered, and then heard Li Wentian contemplate for a moment and respond, "I have lived... from the time I had memory, until now, it’s roughly been three thousand years. But it seems I have forgotten something, something most important to me."