Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao

Chaos Lake.

Upon returning to the area where Chaos Lake was located, Zhou Yan’s heart gradually settled.

Although he still deeply felt the terrifying power of that call, facing this Chaos Lake, Zhou Yan sensed an indescribable feeling of calmness.

Initially, when the dreadful aura of the call was absent, this place seemed very bizarre.

But when that mysterious power of temptation arrived, this place instead formed a tranquil harbor.

Zhou Yan instinctively glanced at this not so large yet exceptionally clear Chaos Lake.

At this moment, Zhou Yan’s eyes slightly narrowed, displaying a hint of surprise—Chaos Lake had expanded somewhat compared to before.

Although the expansion was not vast, and because the surrounding Void was boundless and limitless, completely without any boundaries, the noticeable enlargement here was still very clear.

Zhou Yan had no doubt that his judgment was correct, so what were the factors behind the growth of this Chaos Lake?

Zhou Yan stared at the lake without speaking for a long time, instead repeatedly falling into introspection and analysis.

Zhou Yan vaguely felt that the reaction of Chaos Lake involved something very complex.

Perhaps Chaos Lake was feedback from some extremely mysterious thing.

However, Zhou Yan couldn’t capture the key to this.

While Zhou Yan was deep in thought, the Void slightly oscillated, and then a very familiar aura appeared not far from Zhou Yan.

Zhou Yan sensed this aura but didn’t prepare for anything, instead continuing to deliberate on his thoughts, instinctively feeling that Chaos Lake was more important than the presence before him.

Although he did not understand why, Zhou Yan was not anxious—even though the situation was indeed dire.

After the familiar aura emerged, Pan Emperor’s figure gradually coalesced.

His aura was as mighty as ever, as ancient as ever, and the axe behind him remained incredibly sharp, as if it could cleave through any obstacle and predicament.

Pan Emperor appeared, his expression both solemn and indifferent.

His gaze, like two divine lights, turned towards Zhou Yan. After a moment, he didn’t speak but instead followed Zhou Yan’s gaze toward the Chaos Lake.

With just a glance, Pan Emperor’s expression changed likewise.

After a brief silence, Pan Emperor seemed to fall into a similar contemplation, clearly showing that he was deeply communicating about this situation with Nuwa and others.

When Zhou Yan regained consciousness, Pan Emperor remained in silence, as if he were in Enlightenment or considering something very serious.

Zhou Yan intended to resolve some matters, and thus tied up some of his own regrets. However, at this moment, Zhou Yan silently waited once again.

Not much time passed, about an hour later, Pan Emperor’s eyes became incredibly bright again, and then Pan Emperor looked at Zhou Yan with intense seriousness.

Pan Emperor said, "Zhou Yan, Chaos Lake has grown larger."

Zhou Yan heard this and nodded slightly, saying, "Indeed, and... before coming here, I could not sense the aura of Soul Emperor."

As Zhou Yan spoke, his tone noticeably grew very serious, his gaze very sincere and direct as he looked at Pan Emperor, saying, "Pan Emperor, although I admit that my combat power should be slightly stronger than yours and Soul Emperor’s, it is not much stronger. And the existence of Soul Emperor in this Evil Venerate Realm is by no means a simple one, and neither of us, be it the Human Clan or the Immortal Buddha Divine Race, ultimately takes the Human Clan as the foundation, with the transformation direction towards the Immortal Buddha Divine Race, so we can actually cooperate."

Zhou Yan spoke sincerely, directly laying everything bare.

This situation, evidently left Pan Emperor somewhat astonished.

Pan Emperor’s astonishment caused Zhou Yan’s heart to sink, instinctively concluding that Pan Emperor had connections with Soul Emperor.

However, seemingly aware of his situation, Pan Emperor directly shook his head, saying, "Zhou Yan, I previously suspected that Soul Emperor’s disappearance was related to you, feared you because you wanted to seize the Evil Venerate Sword and teamed up with Soul Emperor, you would take the Evil Venerate Sword, and Soul Emperor would seize my Life Origin, the hope of our race. But now, with what you’ve said, I cannot help but doubt. Whether you truly mean this or if it is a tactic to lure me into Soul Emperor’s trap."

Pan Emperor’s tone was equally direct.

As Pan Emperor spoke, his gaze also intensely focused on Zhou Yan, as if Zhou Yan made any move, he would immediately take action.

With Pan Emperor like this, Zhou Yan’s heart subconsciously sank, immediately becoming alert.

Nonetheless, though vigilant and defensive, Zhou Yan replied, "Perhaps, this is wisdom leading to folly, indeed, just like your idea, I too worry about you having links with Soul Emperor, then targeting me, after all, no matter what side has ties, it will be a tremendous disaster for the other!

So, a heart on guard is indispensable, and I hope the Pan Emperor won’t mind this."

Zhou Yan said earnestly.

He wasn’t joking.

Moreover, Zhou Yan had already seen the signs—the Pan Emperor’s words were absolutely true, because Zhou Yan understood his own character: if he hadn’t known that the Thirteen Strange Women in the Evil Venerate Sword hadn’t been completely refined and there was still hope for resurrection, Zhou Yan might have paid any price to destroy the Pan Emperor and seize the Evil Venerate Sword to avenge his thirteen wives.

But now, because there is hope, Zhou Yan instead didn’t do so.

However, Zhou Yan couldn’t explain, couldn’t explain that he has the ability to judge that the Thirteen Strange Women in the Evil Venerate Sword aren’t dead. If he mentioned it, the Evil Venerate Sword would inevitably be disassembled and remade, and then his thirteen wives would have no chance of survival.

At that time, the real power of the Evil Venerate Sword would be revealed, and Zhou Yan would definitely be unable to escape the fatal outcome.

This point cannot be said, and therefore, Zhou Yan fell silent for a moment after the Pan Emperor spoke of such a highly probable thing.

However, Zhou Yan wasn’t without a way to deal with it, for when the Pan Emperor was extremely cautious, Zhou Yan suddenly dropped all defenses.

At the same time, Zhou Yan nearly dispelled his entire state, almost completely facing the Pan Emperor without defense.

If the Pan Emperor suddenly acted at that moment, Zhou Yan would suffer extremely serious injuries.

Nevertheless, Zhou Yan did not regret this action; to earn the Pan Emperor’s trust and to confront that unknown, dreadful outcome, Zhou Yan could only do so, could only truly show his sincerity.

This move by Zhou Yan made the Pan Emperor’s gaze suddenly tighten, and then the Pan Emperor immediately hesitated, unsure whether to seize this rare opportunity to strike Zhou Yan.

And once Zhou Yan was heavily injured, there would be a great opportunity.

"Pan Emperor, before I finish speaking, don’t act, and after I’m done, if you feel the need to act, I, Zhou Yan, will not resist!"

Zhou Yan said earnestly.

This sentence gradually calmed the killing intent in the Pan Emperor’s eyes.

Then, the Pan Emperor quietly looked at Zhou Yan, his expression also gradually relaxing a bit.

However, the Pan Emperor did not eliminate his defensive stance, instead remaining fully tense. A single misstep and Zhou Yan would face an instant attack from the Pan Emperor.

"Speak, I have seen your sincerity, and now, I can be somewhat certain that you indeed haven’t joined forces with the Soul Emperor."

The Pan Emperor said in a deep voice.

As he spoke, he also drew out the Evil Venerate Sword, gripping it in his hand.

At the same time, the massive Pangu Axe behind him quietly circled around him.

"Pan Emperor, the change in Chaos Lake can only be caused outside of this Void, which means that outside this Perfect Void, there is more existence.

And once there is more existence outside, it can be imagined that the rules must be above the Evil Venerate Realm. Above the Evil Venerate Realm, there may not necessarily be another Realm, but when we reach it, it suddenly becomes Great Perfection, which is much too inappropriate. This point, Pan Emperor, you must have realized."

"External progress in the Evil Venerate Realm, however faint, spells disaster for us, leading to a catastrophic outcome due to that slight disparity."

"Chaos Lake is static, not changing, and this stillness represents the change in these rules being static, yet now, it has suddenly become turbulent, enlarged, indicating unknown changes.

This change, combined with the enticing call’s aura, is already evident."

"Our Realm cannot transform, cannot become stronger, yet the Realm itself is a state of infinite dynamic transformation, which can progress indefinitely, but in reality, we are now shackled, prevented; after the time axis is shattered, this breakthrough seems less like a true breakthrough but more like a barrier opening, as if a bound Space is suddenly opened and a previously compressed Space fills into it, instantly cramming it full.

Though it’s full, how do we know this Space isn’t restrained?"

"I’ve pondered this point before, and derived, but without any results.

But now, though there is still no result, after seeing Chaos Lake, Lee Ran and I derived with all our might, and obtained a result, extremely brutal, incredibly despairing and annihilating.

This result pertains only to me, and also to Lee Ran; you know Lee Ran’s strength, Pan Emperor, I am truly at a loss now.

The change in the time axis equates to destiny being shattered, yet in reality, I am also failing, which you know, Pan Emperor."

"So, facing the derivation result atop the time axis, combined with Lee Ran’s very dire sensing, I know I’ve probably truly reached the end."

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