Zhou Yan’s face slightly regained composure as he said, "Luo Shui, Long Xianyin is a pure-hearted woman, so pure that her sense of right and wrong depends solely on her own preferences and intentions.

If she wants to do something, she will do it. If she doesn’t want to, she won’t do it. Do not slander such a good woman."

"As for Qian Xi, Qian Xi and I have a past, one could say we were childhood friends who grew up together without any suspicions, and her father nurtured me, so it was natural for us to reach this point, but we haven’t crossed the final line."

"I understand you’re dissatisfied with me, but you can take out your anger on me, not on other women. That is not your character, nor your instinct, you are just being deceived by yourself."

Zhou Yan looked at Qian Luoshui, his attitude remained earnest and solemn.

This kind of seriousness, on the contrary, made Qian Luoshui a bit uncomfortable for a moment.

In her heart, there was even a feeling of grievance.

But her surface strength would not allow her to appear fragile in front of Zhou Yan.

"Is that so? But so what? What does that have to do with me?"

Qian Luoshui retorted.

"Luo Shui, my dear, even though I am quite capricious, I just want to say that your place in my heart is equally high. You, Xue Fei, and the others hold equally important places in my heart."

"Right now, in the Elf Secret Realm, you all can also rely on the Origin of the Life Ancient Tree for greater Enlightenment, which is greatly beneficial for your own Cultivation.

After that, I hope you can help me. Luo Shui, my dear, you should know what my ultimate wish is. Even if you think it is very distant and unattainable, please believe that at least I have the heart and the will to strive for it, alright?"

Zhou Yan’s words were heartfelt and sincere.

Some words can be frivolous.

Some attitudes can be frivolous too.

But on true matters of right and wrong, what should be sincere must be sincere, and what should be serious cannot be taken lightly.

It is exactly this attitude, this will, that led Qian Luoshui to reflect on her own persistence.

Her own persistence, and Zhou Yan’s persistence, were so similar.

However, even if Zhou Yan has the inheritance of the Ancient Fu Xi Clan, and the inheritance of the Master of Thunder Flame, it’s just an inheritance.

Even if Zhou Yan’s talent is astonishing, even if... his Cultivation has been very quick.

But time, in the end, is not abundant.

And Qian Luoshui actually saw through one point— the inheritance of the Master of Thunder Flame might even be a facade by Zhou Yan.

This feeling originated from the Eternal Spirit; other Life might be deceived by Zhou Yan, but Qian Luoshui, due to the connection with the Eternal Spirit and Zhou Yan’s soul having descended upon her twice, was particularly sensitive in this aspect.

If she hadn’t seen through this, she might’ve felt Zhou Yan still had a chance, after all, Zhou Yan stood behind with the Lord of Thunder Punishment.

But having seen through it, and knowing Zhou Yan took out the Thunder Flame Yuan Ci Sword, the sword of the Lord of Thunder Punishment, represented the greatest hope, and that even the Master of Heavenly Punishment, the supreme Law Enforcer of the Human Clan, was gone.

The Sword, the Sword of the Lord of Thunder Punishment, never leaves his side.

Once it leaves, it can only imply one cruel result — the Lord of Thunder Punishment has fallen.

With this outcome, Qian Luoshui felt everything became exceedingly bleak.

It’s like watching a few ants crawl back and forth before a gigantic mountain, attempting to move it.

What a powerless scene this is.

Had Qian Luoshui remained unaware, she might have been moved by Zhou Yan’s words a little.

Having noticed, she then felt there was no hope at all.

Therefore, Qian Luoshui glanced at Zhou Yan, and the look in her eyes conveyed a sense of rejection, a true indifference.

Qian Luoshui’s reaction was within Zhou Yan’s expectation.

This only signified one result — all he did indeed had a flaw.

Though Qian Luoshui had not reached the Eternal Life Nine Rules, she saw through the situation with the help of the Eternal Spirit.

Thus, she did not answer Zhou Yan, but with a pure look, she gazed at Zhou Yan.

At this moment, she could stop avoiding Zhou Yan’s gaze.

Because of a belief beyond description.

In truth, it was like what was envisioned at the beginning, carrying this will alone was enough.

This person could only be her, Qian Luoshui.

Zhou Yan... better leave it be.

Being an ordinary person, is it not a kind of happiness— happiness during the time when happiness can be had, itself, is a rare opportunity.

Thinking of this, Qian Luoshui’s gaze remained indifferent and cold.

"Luo Shui, some things aren’t as simple as you think, but in reality, they aren’t that complex either. Regardless of what choice or decision you make, my will won’t change because of it.

Before this, I am the Domain Master of the Elf Domain, and then a substitute for the Master of Heavenly Punishment. You can overlook this crucial point, but you cannot ignore the fact that I must stand up.

If you still can’t see hope now, then wait and see, I don’t need you to help me right now.

But if one day, my true strength surpasses yours, when I can truly stand alone against all odds, I hope, by then, you can stand by my side."

This time, Zhou Yan’s words carried an obvious gravity.

This kind of tone, Zhou Yan used for the first time with such weighty seriousness.

This time, the tone was more serious than in all previous conversations.

In this statement, whether it’s the Master of Heavenly Punishment’s inheritance and substitute, or the foresight of standing against the world, all carried deep seriousness.

In fact, Zhou Yan naturally knew Qian Luoshui’s answer, because that imagination of being an enemy of the world had long been present in Qian Luoshui’s own will.

However, since Qian Luoshui didn’t know Zhou Yan knew, Zhou Yan said this just as another method to make Qian Luoshui moved.

But the words were indeed true.

Because even though Zhou Yan knew, he still needed Qian Luoshui to provide an answer.

This answer is very important.

It’s not about Qian Luoshui herself, but it’s an answer for Lin Xuefei, for the Elf Domain, and all the forces that would submit to Zhou Yan.

Qian Luoshui calmly looked at Zhou Yan and said, "If you have the ability to surpass me within five years, then I will consider what you said."

Qian Luoshui’s words were cold but slightly softened.

Zhou Yan heard the difference and finally showed a smile on his face.

"Sweetheart, I knew you wouldn’t give up on me."

Zhou Yan felt much more at ease and couldn’t help but say.

Qian Luoshui frowned and said, "I only said I would consider it, don’t overthink. It’s hard to say what the situation will be then.

But, with you being like this, are you sure you won’t play with fire and get burned?"

Qian Luoshui’s words carried a bit of sarcasm.

These words were already somewhat obviously challenging.

But Zhou Yan confidently said, "Of course not!"

"Then, dare to make an agreement?"

Qian Luoshui stared into Zhou Yan’s eyes and coldly questioned.

"Sweetheart, you say it."

Zhou Yan said.

Qian Luoshui frowned again, feeling unspeakably uncomfortable with Zhou Yan’s shameless address, but after several times not being able to stop Zhou Yan from calling her like that, she could only stop bothering about it.

She also knew that arguing with someone as shameless as Zhou Yan wouldn’t have any result, and in the end, she’d end up being taken advantage of more.

"In three months, you enter the Eternal Life Fourth Rule Realm."

"In six months, you enter the Eternal Life Fifth Principle Realm."

"In one year, you enter the Eternal Life Six Rules."

"If you can achieve the first point, I won’t target you anymore, nor will I suppress you."

"Achieve the second point, and I will unconditionally support the Elf Domain representing the Ancient Fu Xi Clan in major matters."

"Achieve the third point, then it proves you have a certain qualification. Then, I will accept that five-year agreement."

These three points Qian Luoshui proposed were indeed tough.

But these three points were actually not as harsh as the last one.

Because, in five years, surpassing Qian Luoshui’s realm is almost like...a fantasy.

Even if Zhou Yan had gained most of the inheritance and insights from the Lord of Thunder Punishment, he knew this possibility equals impossibility.

Although he still had many unique methods to enhance his strength, strength is one reason, and the transformation of the realm is another.

Another reason is the change of the Eternal Spirit, which emphasizes a ’natural’ factor, and even if Zhou Yan is the Thunder Flame Monarch, with the corresponding talent of the Master of Rules, doing so might make Zhou Yan forever lose the qualification to step into the King Realm.

Qian Luoshui is forcing Zhou Yan, testing him.

Either Zhou Yan succeeds, also simultaneously possessing the qualification to step into the King Realm, then there’s a sliver of hope.

At that time, even if Qian Luoshui stands behind Zhou Yan, serving as his right-hand person, it wouldn’t be a big deal.

Or, at that time, Zhou Yan’s progress doesn’t meet the standard, and ultimately, there’s no chance to stand against the Evil Spirit Master.

In this way, Zhou Yan’s so-called undertaking would just be a joke.

And the latter possibility is the highest.

No life can step into the Nine Rules of Eternal Life within five years.

And currently, Qian Luoshui’s realm is at the Nine Layers Realm of the Eternal Eight Rules; advancing to the Nine Rules Realm is no longer a problem.

Within five years, even stepping into one or two realms of the Nine Rules is something Qian Luoshui is confident about.

There is such a vast gap, how could it be possible to achieve it in five years?

Qian Luoshui proposed an almost desperate agreement.

Zhou Yan knew this as well.

But Zhou Yan agreed.

He agreed without hesitation.

All of this is impossible.

But if none of these could be achieved, standing against the Lord of Sin? It would just be a fantasy.

Despite the despair, there is still a possibility of realization.

And if realized, only then would there be the qualification to continue the fight.

If not realized, there’s only one result, which is losing the qualification.