Chapter 816: Chapter 38: Heavenly Pool and Thunder Marsh
"From ancient times, emotions have been wounded by parting."
Zhou Yan sensed the complex feelings between the two, feeling a surge of emotions in his heart.
He pondered slightly and said, "Liu Haoxin, for this apprenticeship, you’re not the only one being chosen. However, your talent, to be honest, is more fitting for the Emperor Qi Dragon Transformation Path, as well as the Emperor Qi Sword Body corresponding to Supreme Dao. I will teach you the fundamental principles. Concentrate on cultivating at home while I’m away.
Later, when I return, I’ll take you to the Kunlun Heavenly Pond, and we’ll embark on our journey beyond the realm together.
Therefore, you should have three to five days to spend time with your sister."
"Additionally, don’t worry about money matters. I’ve prepared several diamonds for your sister, enough to ensure she lives comfortably."
Zhou Yan said.
Then he took out a seemingly simple cloth bag, filled with pure, thumb-sized diamonds.
A bag of this size, as large as a fist, would ensure Liu Haoting a carefree future.
Moreover, Zhou Yan used a Qi observing technique to unlock Liu Haoting’s Luck Power, preventing any misfortune from befalling her. This way, Liu Haoting wouldn’t encounter troublemakers or danger, and things would always turn out well for her.
Zhou Yan had prepared all the necessary arrangements, moving Liu Haoting and her brother deeply.
Zhou Yan didn’t say much more, and proceeded to impart the Emperor Qi Supreme Dao to Liu Haoxin in a direct manner, since Liu Haoxin’s bloodline was purely of the Xuanyuan Bloodline, possessing pure Emperor Xuan Yuan’s Energy.
Furthermore, the jade piece he wears contains the soul of nine Xuanyuan Sword Fragments, that very jade also houses a small space storing Xuanyuan Sword Fragments.
Zhou Yan learned from the memories of nearby residents that Liu Haoxin inherited this family heirloom from his parents.
Through this, Zhou Yan could ascertain that Liu Haoxin was indeed the true Xuanyuan Inheritance.
The Fuxi Lineage stands above the Xuan Yuan, but the Fu Xi Bloodline was replaced by the Xuanyuan Bloodline, not because the bloodline held higher or lower status, but because the evolution and transformation of the bloodline reached a new height within the Xuanyuan Lineage, better suited for cultivation.
The Fu Xi Bloodline symbolizes an ancient inheritance of will, while the Xuanyuan Bloodline symbolizes supreme transformation; there is a distinction between the two.
Zhou Yan inherited the wishes of the Xuanyuan Ancestor, so naturally his disciples favored the Xuanyuan Bloodline, though individuals like Zhao Xiaoxiao of the Fu Xi Bloodline are indeed extraordinarily talented.
After completing the transmission, Zhou Yan vanished like a ghost shadow. Even the experienced Liu Haoting siblings felt somewhat awestruck.
Liu Haoting still held the bag of diamonds, dazed and mesmerized, while Liu Haoxin suddenly understood, as if enlightened and comprehending the Cultivation Path. In an instant, his eyes almost reddened with excitement, immediately starting to consolidate the soul power Zhou Yan left behind, and after a few hurried words to his sister, began his cultivation.
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Himalayan Mountains, Mount Everest.
Zhou Yan stood amidst a glacier at the mountain’s foot. The next moment, raising his foot, he crossed the void with a single step, now standing atop the snow-covered peak.
Here, the snow lies thick, and the summit’s turbulent, thin air is scarce for a regular cultivator’s survival.
For ordinary people, coming here presents a deadly risk of suffocation.
Yet Zhou Yan preferred the air and environment of this place.
He stood at the mountain’s peak, facing the radiant sun haloing in misty colors, thoughts swirling in his mind.
After some time, Zhou Yan regained his composure, sighed softly, and from his brow flew out a Xuanwu Turtle Shell, that materialized with transparent ripple-like energy into a time-space heavenly book, appearing before Zhou Yan’s eyes.
"May the River Map and Luo Shu determine and lift me to upheaval."
Zhou Yan murmured to himself as complex Tai Chu Runes unfolded, crafted using the method conveyed by the youth in black.
Indeed, the River Map and Luo Shu rapidly formed a Tai Chi light ring, absorbing Zhou Yan, transporting him to another realm.
Zhou Yan felt space-time invert, as celestial bodies shifted, as if he were on a temporal quest, witnessing fleeting shadows. It was akin to seeing the divine light recede when his brother Lee Ran departed, very much resembling.
This moment left Zhou Yan puzzled.
But soon, the void trembled, and Zhou Yan suddenly arrived in a strange location.
This was a land of captivating scenery, the void thick with primal Chaos Origin Energy, thrilling the soul with comfort.
The surrounding landscape featured elegant mountains and deep woods.
With a thought, Zhou Yan found he could effortlessly traverse this world.
This sensation moved Zhou Yan, and with an impulse, he soared into the void, surveying the scenery from above.
Upon seeing this, Zhou Yan felt his divine soul stir, this extraordinary Immortal Realm surpassed any he had ever seen before.
Even the Forbidden Land within the Fu Xi Ancestral Land, though similar, paled in comparison to here.
This place, where a thousand peaks spear towards the sky, and ten thousand cliffs extend. Sunlight locks the blue-green haze, rain lifts cool emerald and jade. Dead vines cling to aged trees, ancient ferry shadows across secret paths. Exotic flowers and treasured herbs, sturdy bamboo, and towering pines. Sturdy bamboo, towering pines, flourishing eternally in blessed land; exotic flowers and treasured herbs, bloom across seasons challenging the mythical Peng Lai. Idyllic birds call close, clear streams sound deep. Valleys entwined with rare orchids, cliffs spawn moss. A Dragon Soul’s emperistic will stirs; rising to rule eternal notability within celestial domains.
Interwoven vast ambiance and environment filled Zhou Yan’s heart, stirring his divine soul.
But soon, Zhou Yan’s expression changed, as absorbing the dense chaos origin energy here made his body grow feverish.
The heat intensified increasingly.
Zhou Yan felt the so-called ’Transcending Eternal Great Tribulation’ was approaching.
At that moment, Zhou Yan recalled what his brother Lee Ran had said about ’using any means’ to grow stronger.
"I must transcend tribulation, not simply the great tribulation of transcendence, but the tribulation itself! Common cultivators undergo tribulation, which tests them. Now, I shall defy the heavens, testing tribulation itself, conquering all trials, obliterating tribulation, to forge the true Immortal Evil Soul!"
Zhou Yan suddenly decided.
As soon as this decision was made, suddenly, the void quaked fiercely, and a heavenly tribulation assembled, transforming into someone Zhou Yan was exceedingly familiar with—Lee Ran!
The tribulation took Lee Ran’s form, wielding a transformed Xuanyuan Sword, charging at Zhou Yan.
That sword made Zhou Yan’s pupils shrink sharply, as he terrifyingly found he couldn’t evade!
"Turtle Shell! Defend!"
Zhou Yan’s spirit moved, instinctively bringing his supreme treasure, River Map Luo Shu, in front to defend.
"Psssssshhh—"
The space shook violently, the sword was blocked.
Yet this River Map Luo Shu, almost an Immortal Weapon, was nearly shattered!
This scene dazed Zhou Yan, who couldn’t help but take a sharp breath.
At this moment, Lee Ran’s form shuddered again, morphing into twelve Lee Rans, each possessing a unique constitution and extraordinarily powerful.
The first test conjured by the heavenly tribulation was indeed fearsome!