Qian Luoshui this time truly couldn’t hide the shock in her heart, this was simply an incredibly defiant act against the heavens. She had never imagined that someone could perform such a heaven-defying feat.

So, at that moment, Qian Luoshui truly felt her heart quake, staring at Zhou Yan with some shock, her eyes no longer holding any trace of disdain.

However, Zhou Yan was very natural and did not mind Qian Luoshui’s shocked attitude even a bit, instead, he glanced at Qian Luoshui and said, "Now, am I worthy to contend with you in the five-year agreement?"

Qian Luoshui fell silent, eventually nodded, and said, "Your talent is indeed excellent, I admit I underestimated you at first, so you are qualified now!"

"However, it’s still very difficult for you to surpass me, in five years, I am seventy percent confident that I will step into the King Realm. Because this last Immortality Principle is the one I have been comprehending, which is what I am best at and most familiar with."

Qian Luoshui fell silent for a moment, then confidently said.

"Darling, you are thinking too simply of the Immortality Principle. It’s not that reaching the Great Perfection of the Ninth Layer of the Immortality Principles will make one a King. Nor is it necessary to achieve the Great Perfection of the Ninth Layer of the Immortality Principles to become a King."

"That is just a foundation for a leap."

"It’s like a fish leaping over the Dragon Gate, crossing it doesn’t necessarily mean it can become a True Dragon."

"However, this matter can be discussed in the future."

"Now, I should also tell you all some things so you don’t have to live in worry every day."

Zhou Yan said this, manifesting a vast amount of purple aura from his body, the purple aura split into two.

These two pathways were both avatars of Zhou Yan.

And these avatars, their realm was all within the First Realm of the Eternal Nine Rules, their realm incredibly strong and defiant against the heavens, their combat power even more astonishing.

Just by grabbing Qian Luoshui and Fei Ya with one move earlier, it was enough to prove all of this.

Is this a puppet?

This is definitely not a puppet, but a true avatar!

A puppet is a puppet, it is someone else.

But an avatar is not someone else, it is oneself.

The difference in this is something any life can understand!

"These are my two other True Selves from the Three Pure Ones Technique, and also avatars."

Zhou Yan explained.

At this moment, Qian Luoshui was truly shocked.

Next, Zhou Yan demonstrated his billion-fold Soul Strength, then smiled as he looked at Qian Luoshui and said, "How your ten-thousand-fold Soul Strength came about, I think by now you already know. Indeed, my Soul Strength is of billion-fold strength, even more defiant than the ninety-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine fold of a King!"

When Zhou Yan presented this scene, Qian Luoshui, Lin Xuefei, and even Jiang Yuning and others were all stunned.

And although Qian Luoshui sensed it in her heart, confirming this fact at this moment caused her heart to suffer a tremendous shock.

"Besides, let me introduce you to two weapons, the first one, Thunder Flame Yuan Ci Sword."

"Ah, this, isn’t this the Thunder Flame Lord’s Sword?"

Qian Luoshui was shocked.

"Yes, it is my sword."

Zhou Yan naturally replied.

That sentence, "It is my sword," gave Qian Luoshui an unimaginable shock.

Because this sentence already proved, Zhou Yan, is the Thunder Flame Lord himself!

Only the Thunder Flame Lord can use the Thunder Flame Lord’s sword—no one else, even the Thunder Flame Lord’s inheritors, have the right to use it!

So now, everything is finally clear!

Qian Luoshui suddenly shed tears inexplicably, looking at Zhou Yan, she couldn’t help but say, "You big liar! You’ve been deceiving me all along, deceiving me!"

"You must have known the situation at the time, and must have seen my vulnerability, then laughed at me in your heart, didn’t you?"

Qian Luoshui finally understood why, why every time Zhou Yan looked at her, it was with extreme care, extreme warmth, as if trying to melt the vulnerability within her heart.

It turns out that her past actions had been entirely sensed by Zhou Yan.

That was her deepest secret, yet it was thus exposed by Zhou Yan.

At this moment, it made her feel truly naked in front of Zhou Yan.

This feeling was so lonely and helpless.

"Luoshui, I didn’t deceive you, I have always been sincere to you. My love for you is no less than my love for Ning’er and Gu Xi."

"Each of you is different, but I am able to have all of you, this is actually the greatest happiness of my life. And all my struggles are motivated by this foundation.

If not for you, I wouldn’t know if I could keep going."

"As you see, I am the Thunder Flame Lord, but this fact is known among those who exist in the King Realm, yet I live the hardest and most powerless life.

Previously, when going to Shanjian City, I almost perished there, the danger was indescribable.

But I still bear many things, so I persevered all the way."

"The Emperor asked me to find you because he hoped to leverage your power to unify the Ancient Fu Xi Clan and the Elf Domain. Only then can our influence further expand. Now, there’s truly not much time left, and I have no reason to hide it anymore. Besides the Thunder Flame Yuan Ci Sword, I’ve now realized my unique King Sword Dao, so I am just a step away from once again achieving King Realm and transcending the shackles of the Immortality Principle."

"But it is very difficult."

"Therefore, I still need to go to some perilous regions to sense the Supreme Dao Rules, and undergo training as the Eternal Spirit.

And this path, some ancient beings have already pointed out to me. Thus, before leaving, Qian Luoshui, you are the person I am most concerned about. I hope this time, you can act as my right arm to assist Jiang Yuning in unifying the Elf Domain and Ancient Fu Xi Clan."

"Of course, our agreement remains valid; five years, no, only four years left. Or even less than four years.

If in two years I haven’t surpassed you, then this battle is already close to lost. Two years, if not becoming King, only annihilation awaits."

Zhou Yan spoke sincerely.

Qian Luoshui’s expression was complex, she stared at Zhou Yan silently.

Meanwhile, Jiang Yuning, Qian Xi, and Fei Ya had tears shining in their eyes.

"Alright, I agree."

"I will strive to unify the Ancient Fu Xi Clan."

"Husband, Fei Ya will make the Mantis Clan willing to submit. After you leave, Fei Ya will immediately go to the Mantis Clan, trying to keep King City under the Mantis Clan’s domain."

"Zhou Yan, my Ziwei Sect can completely join the Elf Domain, fully obey commands and unitedly cultivate and improve."

Lin Xuefei spoke directly at this moment.

Zhou Yan looked at Lin Xuefei, Qian Luoshui, and Fei Ya sincerely, with deep affection.

"Good, we’ll fight till the end together!"

Zhou Yan said.

...

Zhou Yan bid farewell to Jiang Yuning and the others, as well as saying goodbye to Qian Luoshui, Lin Xuefei, and Fei Ya.

Upon leaving, Fei Ya was very enamored with Zhou Yan, demanding him wildly many times until she herself twitched to near the brink of fainting, yet still unwilling to part.

Zhou Yan knew that when time was pressing, some things, even if unable to let go, would ultimately face loss.

However, Zhou Yan did not leave immediately but instead took Feng Zishuang to the depths of the Elf Domain Sea, ready to once again look at the Xuanwu Dragon Turtle.

Unexpectedly, upon re-entry, the wild mountain had already vanished.

There, nothing remained but desolation.

The Xuanwu Dragon Turtle had departed long ago, its time of departure unknown.

Zhou Yan employed the Light Returning Technique but could not see any scene.

The Xuanwu Dragon Turtle is a Holy Spirit, always capable of deriving others but never being derived by others.

Zhou Yan helplessly gave up and, amidst Feng Zishuang’s still somewhat confused and curious gaze, he wandered through this world without beautiful scenery, then returned in melancholy with her.

Afterwards, Zhou Sisi once again accompanied Feng Zishuang in cultivation and amusement, while Zhou Yan set off for the three unique cultivation sites arranged by Hong Jun Ancestor.

Zhou Yan’s First Layer Realm of Eternal Life Six Rules did not progress further, instead with considerable reservation.

Currently, Zhou Yan’s every endeavor is to comprehend the previous Rules rather than the later Creation Immortal Principle.

Heaven Creation, Sky Cutting, Light Returning, Reincarnation, and Immortal Breaking Principle.

These Five Immortals, the first four are quite superficial. The fifth, although complete towards the end, remains biased towards superficiality.

Yet, Zhou Yan remained unconcerned.

He began understanding Tao anew, grasping the Immortality Principle.

This had no impact on his realm and only served to further enhance his combat power.

Zhou Yan followed the instructions of Hong Jun Ancestor, stepping into an extremely ancient Forbidden Land.

Within the Forbidden Land, he opened a path leading to the distant ancient Heavenly Road.

After traversing the Heavenly Road, Zhou Yan crossed several vast and magnificent Domain Seas; beyond the depths of the Domain Seas, Zhou Yan entered Silent Annihilation Ancient City through a unique Ancient Array.

Silent Annihilation Ancient City was an exceedingly ancient city, so old that everywhere was marked with mottled traces.

This ancient city was shrouded with demon aura.

Here, there were genuine Eternal Life Demon Race’s Demon Spirits.

These Demon Races had once appeared on the Thirty-Three Heavenly Road and detached when the great calamity descended.

Among them were such creatures as the Bi Shui Golden Crystal Beast, Golden-Horned Lion Beast, Black Wind Bear, and so on.

These too had been Sky Demons during the journey westward on the road of Asking Dao.

Within this Demon Race were Origin Demon Spirits, greatly beneficial for cultivation.

As Zhou Yan journeyed to this place, he observed others comprehending Tao and establishing the Immortality Principle.

Thus, upon entering Silent Annihilation Ancient City, he firstly transformed into the Demon Race, then subsequently Zhou Yan sensed various Dao Traces, seeking ancient Lands of Enlightenment.