Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao

Chapter 1574 - 97: The Decision

Zhou Yan’s words brought silence to the scene.

In fact, besides Zhou Yan, only Lee Ran could go to the Emperor Soul Clan.

But if Lee Ran were to go to the Emperor Soul Clan, it might not be as effective as Zhou Yan, because in terms of true experiences, Lee Ran could not compare to Zhou Yan’s experience with Three-Life Soul Cultivation.

Moreover, Zhou Yan has been through so much, he naturally has enough experience to handle the situation.

Under such circumstances, Zhou Yan going is undoubtedly the most suitable choice.

And Lee Ran needs to consider the bigger picture, cooperating from within and outside with Zhou Yan when necessary, to facilitate the action.

Regarding the Emperor Soul Clan, Zhou Yan actually doesn’t know much about it either.

Not only Zhou Yan, but even ancestors of the Human Clan like the Emperor and Hong Jun, actually don’t know much, so deciding to go to the Emperor Soul Clan is also a huge adventurous move.

Whoever goes represents who might very well perish.

The reason for the crowd’s silence is not because of the unknown calamity of annihilation, but after annihilation, who can take on the responsibility that Zhou Yan has shouldered.

This is clearly an unavoidable issue.

Zhou Yan also fell silent.

Zhou Yan still had some doubts about the Emperor Soul Clan, because that was where Zhou Wangchen was, also the Origin of the Jiang family. The Jiang family has always been mysterious, and even Lee Ran, despite his extensive planning, knew very little about the Jiang family.

The scene was very silent, for a long time, no one spoke.

Finally, Lee Ran stepped forward, pondered for a moment, and said, "I think this decision is still feasible, the key is how to execute this action."

Zhou Yan was silent for a while, showing a hint of doubt, his expression appeared a bit heavy. After a moment, his eyes flashed with thought, and he said, "Then let’s proceed as initially proposed, if necessary, let me go crazy, make the false real. As for the actual outcome at that time, we can only do our best."

"Comparing this to the situation with Three-Life Soul Cultivation, it’s even more severe. Although the success possibility of Three-Life Soul Cultivation is not high, it still has considerable chances of success. But speaking frankly, this time’s operation feels almost hopeless."

The Emperor sighed and said.

Pangu stepped out at this time, his expression solemn, his eyes deep.

After a moment, Pangu said, "Doing is better than not doing, appropriate risk is worth taking. We ultimately don’t know what the Emperor Soul Clan intends to do, but this time’s layout should be more intense and crazier."

"So, what do you decide? Are you really going to do something crazy?"

Nuwa asked.

Pangu fell silent.

The Emperor thoughtfully said, "Entering the Soul Clan, the key is how to enter without being questioned, under what identity. We must know, the Emperor Soul Clan is now eternal, without death, without life birth."

"And the souls of the Emperor Soul Clan, all have the Evil Emperor’s Holy Spirit Mark imprinted, it is impossible to replace them."

The question raised by the Emperor is the key to all problems, and it’s what all the Holy Spirits find difficult.

Holy Spirit Mark, all the Holy Spirits present possess it, it is because they possess it, they understand this thing, it’s like limbs on the body, wanting to switch one of them without oneself noticing is like Arabian nights.

This is where the plight of all the Holy Spirits lies.

"I already have some clues about this matter, things might not be as complicated as imagined, as for the specifics, I won’t say much for now, after all, there are many things that are inconvenient to specifically speak out."

Zhou Yan said.

Then, Zhou Yan looked at Lee Ran.

Lee Ran hesitated for a moment, with a bit more worry on his face, said, "Are you sure about doing it that way?"

Zhou Yan nodded.

Lee Ran said, "Then, let’s settle it like this, leave the rest of the matters to me. At that time, if it’s real, I’ll help you handle everything around you. If it fails, then I, along with all the Holy Spirits, will first kill you."

"Of course."

Zhou Yan affirmed, "If it succeeds, everything will be easy to discuss. If it fails, then, like my mother Li Sui Nu and my wife Bi Shui, I will self-destruct, so you needn’t feel sad to take action."

As Zhou Yan spoke, his gaze became much more melancholic.

The situation came much quicker than he imagined, but he could only deal with it without the power to struggle.

Not just him, in this calamity of Ten Thousand Immortals and Ten Thousand Buddhas, how long have the Ten Thousand Immortals and Ten Thousand Buddhas been trapped in the Silent Annihilation Battlefield?

The years seem no longer bearable to look back upon.

Zhou Yan sighed softly and said, "Then, it’s decided. I need to make some preparations."

After speaking, Zhou Yan slightly bowed and bid farewell to the numerous Holy Spirits.

At this moment, whether it was Pangu and Nuwa or the Human Emperor and Hong Jun, all the Holy Spirits rose to see him off.

Zhou Yan didn’t go far, instead choosing a tranquil spot in this Silent Annihilation Battlefield, sitting alone to ponder silently.

What he considered was actually quite simple: the significance of the actions of Lee Ran and Bi Shui Fairy at their final moments.

What did those actions signify?

Perhaps only by understanding this can the crucial secrets of the Emperor Soul Clan be unlocked.

However, this information is ultimately too scant.

As Zhou Yan sat alone, aside from Lee Ran, no Holy Spirit followed, or rather, only Lee Ran would still accompany Zhou Yan at this time.

"Do you really plan to do this? You must know that once you do, the thirteen forms of True Self you’ve condensed will also be affected."

"By then, if things turn out good, it’s fine, but if they turn out bad, the results..."

Lee Ran sighed.

Confronting this matter, he felt very helpless indeed.

In reality, when faced with everything in this world, he felt very helpless, though he had some ability to reverse certain things, the price was greater.

He would not do so until the very last moment.

Thus he hesitated whether to let Zhou Yan proceed.

Lee Ran was never a hesitant person; this was not his nature, yet now he hesitated and felt extremely conflicted.

"Bad results? I have understood that life and death, etc., are no longer important, because when I separated from my true self and was with them, I realized that our feelings have surpassed life and death. Life and death only matter because our emotions are together, thus we are forever together, regardless of separation or unity, it’s just a formality."

"Perhaps always being together is indeed a real happiness, but the happiness of the soul of Life is equally constant, unchanged by life and death."

"Thus, when Bi Shui died, I wasn’t as grief-stricken as imagined. Certainly, I was very sad at the time, but afterward, felt happiness, because she knew I truly loved her, and I knew she truly loved me. So this love is irrelevant to whether she is by my side or not."

"Emotions often make people obsessed with the present, unwilling to change some patterns, but if everyone and every Holy Spirit thinks this way, there would be no change, remaining stagnant and ultimately abandoned by time."

"This decision, I have actually considered for a long time, because apart from myself, no other Holy Spirit has the opportunity to enter, and my father, only I understand best."

"Moreover... I always remember what he said back then."

Zhou Yan recalled the words Zhou Wangchen once said—no matter when or where, regardless of form, I, Zhou Wangchen, am your father, and you, Zhou Yan, are my son, this is changeless through the ages, so a father doing things for his son is rightful. Do not feel guilty or..."

These words penetrated profoundly into the soul, causing Zhou Yan to feel the same towards Hou Chen.

This isn’t about one person enduring harm in exchange for another’s carefree existence, but a genuine emotional sedimentation.

To understand the Emperor Soul Clan requires understanding their determination and purpose to change everything.

Knowing this is the only way to delve deeper.

Another doubt for Zhou Yan is why Azure Dragon, the mightiest of the four Holy Spirit Ancestors of the Emperor Demon Clan, with a stable and strong mind, even the pioneer of Dragon Soul, suddenly became a leader for the Evil Emperor?

Similarly, Zhou Yan questioned if Bi Shui Fairy and Lee Ran were truly ruthless and heartless, then the Emperor Ancient Clan would have been annihilated long ago, not waiting until Zhou Yan fully matured before starting a battle!

Moreover, that battle was initiated by Zhou Yan himself, not proposed by the opposing side.

All of this gave Zhou Yan a renewed feeling towards the Emperor Soul Clan.

Whether it’s true, additional in-depth understanding is needed.

Zhou Yan’s words made Lee Ran ponder.

"Perhaps you are right, but just like Hou Chen back then, no Holy Spirit would believe it. The battle has lasted for Endless ages, the Destruction of Lives is beyond count."

"This battle cannot cease, not to mention, the terror of the Emperor Soul Clan exceeds imagination, we are already completely at a disadvantage."

Lee Ran had no good solution, merely offering some pertinent information.

This information was about the secrets unknown to Zhou Yan over the years regarding the ancestors of the Human Clan and their battles with the Emperor Soul Clan.

With these secrets, Zhou Yan had a deeper judgment and felt that the Emperor Soul Clan seems to be hiding something deeper.

After Zhou Yan made his determination, he solemnly said, "Brother, this may be the last time I call you that, whether in the past or present, you have always helped me, but ultimately I have somewhat betrayed everyone’s expectations. But this time, please trust that I will make every effort to accomplish this final arrangement, this time, Brother, you just need to watch, don’t involve yourself, I am almost fully prepared from start to finish."