Upon sensing this scene, Zhou Yan fell silent and said, "Have you all absorbed the Evil Spirit energy?"

Jiang Yuning trembled all over but nodded and said, "Husband, don’t worry. Although this Evil Spirit energy came from nowhere, it was suddenly infused from the Sword-shaped Thunder Seal, and then it’s as if we all experienced enlightenment, grasping an incredible power, causing our Realm to advance by leaps and bounds."

"All of this happened in the month after you left, and then for nearly a year, we seemed to have lost our emotions, doing everything almost instinctively as before, with no accidents occurring during this time."

"It wasn’t until a few days ago that we suddenly became somewhat conscious and realized... our Realm had all reached a terrifying level."

"About this matter, Fei Ya said, said..."

Jiang Yuning pondered, but didn’t continue speaking.

"I know, the reason for this matter lies with me. Any woman who has had a relationship with me, once they carry my mark, will inevitably be affected in the same way.

Because that Sword-shaped Seal is a bridge connecting all of us. However, the rest of the Elf Spirits weren’t affected too much, which is actually normal. It’s not that there wasn’t any effect, but it was covered by the Elixir and resources, so the impact seemed smaller and wasn’t noticeable.

I left behind those resources with a clear understanding of their effects, and such heaven-defying things shouldn’t have happened.

This can be understood from the way Qian Xi and Long Xianyin, and Ping’er reacted.

Qian Xi, Long Xianyin, and Ping’er’s Realms aren’t high, but this time, they should have at least reached above the Eternal Eight Rules."

"Yes, they have also reached the Fifth Level of the Nine Origin Reincarnation. Actually, such progress is secondary. What we are really worried about is becoming another Netherworld Goddess ourselves."

"If that’s the case, then it would be better to just... just self-Transformation."

"It’s this unease that made Qian Luoshui eager to find you. The urgent matter I mentioned before in finding you was also about this. Moreover, Gu Xi’s situation has become somewhat unique due to this change; Gu Xi has left, and we don’t know where she has gone."

Jiang Yuning explained the situation. She knew Zhou Yan was concerned, but some things were uncontrollable. After deliberating, she finally spoke.

She actually wanted to say these things when she first saw Zhou Yan, but seeing him so exhausted, Jiang Yuning really didn’t want to bring it up at that time.

So, she let Zhou Yan do as he pleased, assuming it was a moment of relaxation.

That was why Jiang Yuning served Zhou Yan so diligently earlier, allowing him to be more comfortable, even if for a brief moment, as a form of relaxation.

She truly didn’t want Zhou Yan to be too stressed.

"Has Xi’er left again? If that’s the case, it must have been the activation of the Origin within her Life Soul by the Evil Spirit’s power, but after some Derivation, this should be a good thing, not a bad one. I know her, and my feelings with her will let her know that whatever happens, she will definitely share the burden with me.

After going through so much, we would not again face things alone. It’s like you all, even though you’ve all been infected by the Evil Spirit, even though you’ve thought about self-Transformation, fearing future problems, but in reality, you all certainly waited for me to show up and then make the final choice together, choosing to face it with me or to Transform together, right?"

"Hmm... we did think so, and this is what we’ve decided."

"That’s it then. Xi’er thinks the same way, so her leaving instead proves that what she is doing is very necessary, just like when I went out for Training, it was also very necessary, but not to bear anything alone."

"Now, we are all bearing the consequences of the Evil Spirit together, but even though we’ve all been infected, this is not a problem because this Evil Spirit energy is controllable. It’s the Evil Spirit we refined ourselves, like it’s our own strength."

"We have our own will and Origin, without any coldness or indifference, which is the best proof. Of course, the previous state of indifference was also my own doing, as I fell into the emotionless Evil Spirit and couldn’t extricate myself.

Later, I achieved Ming Wu, broke free from the control of the Evil Spirit, and truly found my True Self. Moreover, because of this opportunity, I refined immensely powerful Evil Spirit energy. This energy not only changed me but also transferred to you through the Thunder Seal’s mark.

You all have thought about this, and it is indeed the truth."

Zhou Yan said confidently.

"So, you don’t need to worry. Hmm, I’ll go check on Fei Ya first, then have you gather all of my women, and I will personally explain this matter."

"Of course, summon Lin Xuefei and Qian Luoshui as well. As for Feng Zishuang, let’s not disturb her peace for now. It’s not that I don’t love her, but because it’s better for her to be accompanied by Sisi for the time being. In our current situation, provoking her will only be counterproductive."

Zhou Yan instructed.

Jiang Yuning immediately agreed.

However, Zhou Yan didn’t let go immediately but instead pressed Jiang Yuning down, then thrust his Avatar again, once more conquering Jiang Yuning.

Previously, Zhou Yan also felt Jiang Yuning was deliberately serving him to make him comfortable, but Zhou Yan didn’t know the reason. Now that he knew Jiang Yuning had so many worries, the joy he experienced was built under endless pressure, and he hadn’t truly savored the wonderful feeling, so Zhou Yan unceremoniously went for another round.

This time, Jiang Yuning truly had no worries, so she let go completely, and soon she was panting charmingly, her whole body flushed in a rosy hue.

Under Zhou Yan’s intense movements, Jiang Yuning’s delicate body convulsed violently, and soon she felt as if her soul had flown beyond the sky, truly reaching the pinnacle of supreme happiness.

...

When Zhou Yan arrived at Fei Ya’s place, he also detected the problem with Fei Ya, which was actually linked to her own Evil Spirit Purple Qi.

However, when Zhou Yan arrived, he sensed that Fei Ya had completely refined that wisp of Evil Spirit Purple Qi, integrating it seamlessly with herself without any drawbacks.

The issue lied rather in some of her Immortality Principles being too crude—of course, in Zhou Yan’s eyes, the flaws in the Eternal Immortality Rules were naturally visible at a glance.

Zhou Yan had witnessed the aura of Jiang Yuning’s Eternal Immortality Rules, very peaceful and gentle, with no improprieties, so Zhou Yan did not mention it.

But in Fei Ya’s case, there was an evident extremity; some of her Immortality Principles were obviously flawed.

Zhou Yan noticed but didn’t immediately point it out; instead, he secretly observed Fei Ya.

In fact, for the Eternal Mantis, Zhou Yan had already developed a kind of indelible apprehension in his heart because the terror of the Eternal Mantis was consistent throughout the Nine Origin Reincarnation. Even for his own woman, for this Fei Ya, Zhou Yan was somewhat uneasy.

All in all, Zhou Yan’s love for Fei Ya was actually less intense than for other women.

Moreover, the two didn’t have any solemn vows or unforgettable past.

Therefore, Zhou Yan paid extra attention to Fei Ya secretly since this woman also had quite an ambition.

However, in his observation, Fei Ya was not cultivating but instead shaping a unique piece like a mural with energy.

"You were once my idol, and I looked up to you. Originally, I was somewhat unwilling when I married you, but later knowing your talent and everything far exceeded my imagination, seeing even someone as proud as Qian Luoshui submit to your side...I realized I had no reason to be proud.

Everything about me seems insignificant in your eyes."

"Even the qualification as a maid, if you wish, there would be a plethora of extraordinary women willing to serve, after all, the Thunder Flame Monarch was once so unparalleled and high-spirited.

Now, even living through the next life, as a mere Eternal Spirit, which was initially in an ant-like state, it is already so defiant."

"A king is a king; even in downfall, a king remains incomparable to what an Eternal Spirit can aspire to be."

"Now that you are in straits, following you is my blessing, and with these sisters being so wonderful, having any other intentions would indeed be foolish."

"My husband, I do not ask for you to treat me as well as you do the sisters, but just don’t suspect me any further, and treat me as before, I am already very content."

Fei Ya said, then looked towards an unknown place, somewhat lost in thought.

Zhou Yan manifested his figure, and said, "Fei Ya, did you know I came?"

Fei Ya’s delicate body shuddered, then she immediately ran towards Zhou Yan with immense enthusiasm, holding him tightly. Her ample bosom even flattened due to the extreme pressure, yet she didn’t notice. It was as if if she loosened her hold, Zhou Yan would run away.

"Fei Ya, can you sense my presence?"

Zhou Yan’s tone grew a bit solemn.

If this was a matter to be vigilant about, if Fei Ya’s Eternal Nine Rules could sense it, then some matters could not hide from the king’s perception, thus Zhou Yan’s confident means of concealment would not be without a countermeasure.

Fei Ya suddenly realized, hurriedly said, "My husband, don’t worry, Fei Ya can’t sense it."

"But Fei Ya says this almost every day, and every time it comes from the heart. Sometimes, Fei Ya just feels like my husband is right beside me, so saying it to this mural, it feels like confiding in my husband."

Fei Ya said.

"Especially recently, due to the Evil Spirit reason...we’ve all been very uneasy, agitated, I’m afraid I can’t control my desire for slaughter, the murderous heart. So I painted the mural of my husband, constantly hypnotizing myself, calming the desire for slaughter."

"I don’t know why, but when seeing the other sisters, my murderous intent becomes very strong, likely Sister Yu Ning has also felt it, but at that time, everyone was too indifferent, so nobody said anything."

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