Chapter 1522: Chapter 46: The Emperor’s Visit

In reality, Zhou Yan also wanted to inquire about the matters of the Ancient Life Clan, but considering Feng Zishuang’s origins, it was like probing into Feng Zishuang’s secrets. On one hand, she was his wife, on the other hand, the forces behind her; asking such questions would definitely make Feng Zishuang extremely conflicted.

Since Feng Zishuang would not betray Zhou Yan, she also didn’t want to betray the forces behind her.

Therefore, Feng Zishuang was unwilling to face some painful matters of the past.

Thus, Zhou Yan asking would inevitably hurt Feng Zishuang.

Even Zhou Yan felt that if he did so, it would definitely harm Feng Zishuang.

Therefore, Zhou Yan didn’t ask, nor would he ask. Even if Feng Zishuang wanted to bring it up, he would stop her.

He needed to rely on his own ability and strength to uncover things he was capable of knowing.

Lee Ran once said something very true: Some things are unknown because one is not qualified to know. Being qualified means one will definitely find out.

Knowing things one shouldn’t know brings nothing but pain and disaster.

Zhou Yan deeply agreed with this point now.

Because many things have already proven this point.

Zhou Yan gently hugged Feng Zishuang and said softly, "Hmm, I’ll listen to you in everything."

As Zhou Yan spoke, he intimately crossed the Singularity with Feng Zishuang, preparing to leave.

However, just then, a light suddenly appeared in the Singularity, and after the light dispersed, a very handsome young man appeared.

This young man bore some resemblance to Zhou Yan, but in terms of strength, he was not yet stronger than Zhou Yan.

Because Zhou Yan’s combat power now was comparable to that of a Half-step Monarch. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

And the young man in front of him, although similarly powerful, was still somewhat lacking.

"Zhou Yan, I just happened to have something to talk to you about. Now that you’re here, just stay for a while, don’t leave."

The young man said.

Zhou Yan looked at the young man and then sighed, "Ji Wu, your timing is not good. Moreover, I don’t have time to stay, as I have other matters to attend to, and an elder has entrusted me with things."

"I respect this elder very much, so I must decline your request."

In this moment, Zhou Yan felt a dense and chilling Evil Spirit Energy emanating from Ji Wu, which seemed quite abnormal.

Therefore, Zhou Yan directly refused Ji Wu.

Ji Wu’s gaze was indifferent, yet he directly locked onto Zhou Yan, as if about to make a move.

Next to Zhou Yan, Feng Zishuang looked at Ji Wu thoughtfully, a trace of sympathy appearing in her eyes.

However, Feng Zishuang did not act but merely watched.

Before Ji Wu could act, the Void trembled, the Singularity flickered, and ripples spread out. Then, a number of Evil Spirits appeared.

Zhou Yan recognized these Evil Spirits and was very familiar with them.

The Evil Spirits that appeared were the Sky Fox King Bi Ji, Left Hand Sword King Ye Xu, Life-taking King Li Wentian, and King Jinglian Hua Wuqing.

The combat power of these four Evil Spirits was now more astonishing, much stronger than when they had fought Zhou Yan earlier.

However, they were no longer opponents for Zhou Yan.

Zhou Yan did not act, and these four Evil Spirits immediately began attacking Ji Wu without speaking.

Their swift speed was matched only by their exceptionally brutal assassinations!

"Boom—"

The Void trembled as the Sky Fox King Bi Ji released terrifyingly powerful Charming Rules, which transformed into pink-purple mist, rapidly pervading the air in an instant.

In such a situation, Zhou Yan knew that if hit, Ji Wu would immediately be enchanted, losing all ability to enact his own rules.

This was a terrifying method of Charm Rule, almost having a strong effect that dominated other rules.

In battles between strong figures, every second was crucial; if the Sky Fox King seized this initial advantage, Ji Wu wouldn’t need to fight and would be defeated.

Ji Wu was equally brutal, exploding Fist Intent and casting a black sky curtain.

On the curtain suddenly appeared an imposing, fierce Demon God that unexpectedly, like catching chicks, stretched out a huge hand to grab the Sky Fox King Bi Ji.

At this time, the assault of Left Hand Sword King Ye Xu arrived, and Life-taking King and King Jinglian simultaneously attacked.

A fierce battle broke out immediately.

However, the battle that erupted did not last long; a vast force of King’s Tao Light, like a blazing sun, suddenly descended.

"Boom—"

Endless Merit Power like an ocean erupted, shaking the surroundings.

Whether it was Ji Wu, Left Hand Sword King Ye Xu, Sky Fox King Bi Ji, or King Jinglian Hua Wuqing, all were defeated.

Within the light wheel, a cold and arrogant youth stood calmly.

He coldly stared at all the life forms below, like a king descending.

This youth was Hua Qiudao.

Having lost Bi Shui Fairy, Hua Qiudao appeared extremely desolate, with purple eyes resembling an evil abyss, unfathomable.

But from start to finish, he never glanced at Zhou Yan, and after suppressing all the evil spirits, he said coldly: "All return, if you act recklessly again, I will completely destroy the evil spirits and suppress the eternal spirits to the core land of the Ancient Ice Glacier, where neither life nor death can be attained!"

As Hua Qiudao spoke, he unleashed an endless merit light wheel that enveloped the surroundings.

A piercing light flashed, and the world returned to peace.

The Sky Fox King Bi Ji, Ji Wu, and all evil spirits vanished.

Seeing this, Zhou Yan couldn’t help but sigh: "So powerful, his eternal spirit is already nearing the level of a Holy Spirit."

"Already fully at the half-step Saint Spirit realm; it seems my actions have dealt him a massive blow."

Zhou Yan murmured to himself.

Feng Zishuang sighed lightly and said with some lament: "He was extraordinary, to be reduced to this state, able to transform into a fake Saint Spirit is already a feat. But, it may be counterproductive."

"And now, in his battle with my husband, the odds seem to be just fifty-fifty."

"His light wheel is strong, but my husband’s Nirvana King Rules and the Lonely Lifeless Sword Dao are not a mundane path either."

"Indeed."

Zhou Yan thought for a moment, finding Feng Zishuang’s words very reasonable.

Indeed, that is the case!

Although Hua Qiudao is powerful, Zhou Yan’s abilities have also grown formidable now.

"I can finally stand shoulder to shoulder with Hua Qiudao again; it’s not easy!"

Zhou Yan smiled bitterly, filled with emotion.

Hearing this, Feng Zishuang also couldn’t help but smile gently.

...

Afterward, Zhou Yan and Feng Zishuang returned to the Elf Domain.

In the Elf Domain, Zhou Yan and Feng Zishuang exchanged thoughts for half a day, and their emotions deepened significantly.

Zhou Yan and Feng Zishuang rediscovered the deep emotions of the past, and thus felt very happy.

Half a day later, although the Emperor had not arrived, that unique aura made Zhou Yan sense something.

Zhou Yan immediately asked Jiang Yuning, Fei Ya, and the other beings to leave the Land of Life Ancient Tree and waited alone in the Land of Life Ancient Tree.

In that place, Zhou Yan waited for about two hours, and then a faint ripple of space spread out, followed by an energy flow like an Eight Diagrams Mirror, swiftly transforming.

The Emperor’s figure appeared amidst this, descending not far in front of Zhou Yan.

"Emperor."

Zhou Yan bowed, speaking with considerable respect.

"Hmm, Zhou Yan, you don’t need to be overly formal."

The Emperor nodded slightly, his tone relaxed.

Then, the Emperor couldn’t help but look at Zhou Yan a few more times, evidently realizing Zhou Yan’s current realm status.

Thus, the Emperor’s gaze brightened even more in the next moment.

"Zhou Yan, you are remarkable; you’ve reached such a realm, abandoning the basic Eternal Immortality Principle and creating your own King’s Immortal Principle to make up for your shortcomings. That indeed requires immense courage!"

The Emperor couldn’t help but sigh.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan merely smiled and said: "The Emperor overpraises; after all, I was a king before, so I see some things more clearly. Following the ancient path invariably won’t lead to mistakes but hardly achieves great success. This time I pondered for a long time, knowing it would be reckless, but I had to do it anyway. Because I’ve always felt, time is limited, time is too short."

"This urgency, with my current realm view, surely indicates something is happening to feel this way. Otherwise, why would such a situation manifest?"

Zhou Yan stated.

The Emperor nodded, saying: "Indeed, the time pressure is real. If you were comprehending the Heavenly Destiny Immortality Principle, the time would be very long, and the aid I can offer is to reveal some ancient lands for you to hone yourself in. But with your combat power and realm comparable to a half-step monarch, this might not be very effective.

So your choice truly best suits your current state, and now your circumstances are far better than I imagined, which is truly gratifying."

"Currently, the temporary peace is something even I and all the Holy Spirits did not anticipate, but ultimately it’s settled down temporarily, providing a very suitable window for development."

"I came because of this; if not for the cessation of conflict, granting temporary relief, I wouldn’t have come."

The Emperor explained the reason.

These reasons matched exactly with what Zhou Yan had thought; there were virtually no differences.

Zhou Yan greatly agreed with the Emperor’s words and said: "Indeed, I think the same, which is why I abandoned founding and comprehending the Heavenly Destiny Immortality Principle, opting instead for Nirvana techniques instead.

However, entry into Nirvana is easy, mastery is hard, even now counting, the Nirvana techniques I grasped are akin to spanning three lifetimes and eras, yet the realm of Eternal King in the Eighth Principle still only transformed to the Third Level."

Zhou Yan showed a hint of wistfulness.

The Emperor smiled and said: "The speed is already very swift, after all, King’s Rule is not easily attainable, if it were easy and quick to improve, kings wouldn’t be so rare?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan also expressed a smile, acknowledging he may have been somewhat intentional.

"Indeed, if not for such an environment, things might actually be quite comfortable now."

Zhou Yan sighed, then asked: "Emperor, this time you came, but I don’t know for what matter?"