Chapter 820: Chapter 42: Vast Qi Trade
The Tianshu River, Heavenly Pivot Ancient Town.
The water of the Tianshu River flows very rapidly, its color pitch-black, so black that it carries a piercing chill that chills the heart.
By the river, that ancient Enlightenment Tea tree, the Heavenly Destiny Tea leaves on the tree have turned yellow, broken, and sway with the wind, as if they might fall at any moment, into the dreadful, heart-palpitating Black Water.
The Tianshu River should be the actual body of rivers like the Black Water River and Tongtian River.
The rivers here are the Origin of eternity.
Water without a source is like a tree without roots.
But the water here has a source, and no end.
Zhou Yan stood quietly beneath the Enlightenment Tea tree.
He finally saw the true body of the Yellow Springs, the Black Water River, and the Tongtian River—even though no one told him, it seemed as if those rivers were simulating from here.
But standing here, Zhou Yan suddenly understood.
Many times in life, transitioning from not knowing to knowing is just a momentary realization.
Standing here, many things suddenly became clear in Zhou Yan’s mind, many doubts did not need to seek answers, the answers naturally presented themselves, as if he had achieved Sudden Enlightenment, as if his Spiritual Wisdom was opened another layer, the darkness in front was suddenly illuminated by a ray of light, allowing him to see the full truth.
Standing under the tree, this world seemed serene, just like Zhou Yan’s heart, equally serene.
No sound, no expression, not even a movement.
Like a statue, suddenly standing in the tunnel of time, standing into the Eternal.
Zhou Yan stood silently, allowing the changes of time, while the energies in his body began to settle continuously.
After a while, the sky trembled slightly again.
This time, Zhou Yan sensed some specific fluctuations.
The Void opened, and suddenly a very divine Ancient Divine Beast appeared from the waters of the Black Water River, it was an Immortal Phoenix Peacock.
It appeared in the Endless torrential river and gradually ascended.
In mid-air, it gazed at Zhou Yan and said: "So this is her Origin place..."
It murmured to itself, focused slightly, and said: "I followed that girl Qing Luo here, saw the legendary—and finally saw her Origin place. How about I make a trade with you?"
"Speak."
Zhou Yan gazed at the dazzling Immortal Phoenix Peacock, musing slightly.
The opponent emitted no scent, but its strength had already surpassed the level.
And Zhou Yan knew that the ’Qing Luo’ mentioned by the opponent should be the one who previously helped him out of a disaster.
"I grant you a lifetime of prosperity, enjoying the honor of a Plane ruler, you cut a portion of your Vast Qi along with your flesh for me."
This Divine Beast conveyed unclear information.
"Fame, wealth, prosperity, and splendor are all empty to me. You can have what you want, answer a few questions for me and help me with something afterward."
Zhou Yan thought for a moment, using Tai Chu Rune to directly convey the message.
He knew that what he encountered here must be unimaginably vast existences.
The Immortal Phoenix Peacock seemed slightly surprised, slightly curious about how Zhou Yan could use Tai Chu Rune so fluently, but it only had a trace of astonishment in its clear eyes, which quickly vanished.
It gazed at Zhou Yan, nodded slightly, using equally fluent Tai Chu Rune to convey: "Since you understand Domain Rune language, it’s much easier to deal with. This way, our communication becomes more convenient. You may state your demands, and if you have any doubts, you can inquire, I will answer, and fulfill your needs. If your demands go too far, I don’t mind forcibly seizing everything from you.
If I intend, no one in this domain can stop it."
The Immortal Phoenix Peacock spoke in a light tone.
Zhou Yan did not mind the tone and inherent arrogance of the opponent but pondered for a moment and said: "The Qing Luo you mentioned should be someone beside Princess Yan Yan, right? Do they have any difficulties at present? And has Divine Fist Li Liran encountered misfortune?"
"Qing Luo is indeed someone beside Princess Yan Yan, one of the thirteen who oversees Slaughter. Now Qing Luo came to this ’Silent Annihilation Ancestral Land’ alone, has been targeted by enemies, fearing indeed there will be great disaster. As for Liran’s matter, I’m powerless, this person, or rather this life form, is very peculiar and unpredictable, elusive, few know of his existence."
The Immortal Phoenix Peacock showed some contemplative looks, weighing for a moment and informed Zhou Yan of what he knew.
Zhou Yan was slightly stunned, these were expected, yet beyond reason.
But Zhou Yan also knew this might be the only chance he could help Yan Yan.
"Then... help them overcome this great disaster using any means to ensure the safety of Yan Yan and those beside her. This is my most conservative condition. Additionally, facing this grand Universal Longevity disaster, although I have confidence, I lack sufficient confidence in safety after overcoming the disaster. So I hope you assist me during my tribulation, allowing me to completely refine all accumulations."
Zhou Yan proposed two conditions.
The first was to ensure the safety of Yan Yan and her people.
The second was for his own abilities and accumulations to receive the strongest enhancement.