106: Chapter 007: This Person is Abnormal, Better to Keep a Distance 106: Chapter 007: This Person is Abnormal, Better to Keep a Distance Sword Soul Hall, Zhou Qian talked about many things concerning Nine Origin Reincarnation, but most of what he knew was also based on the hearsays of the ancestors from ten thousand years ago.

He wasn’t very clear about the specific details.

Nine Origin Reincarnation happens once every a hundred thousand years, each lasting a thousand years.

Unless one was a powerful being who had experienced such events a hundred thousand years ago, no one could possibly know it thoroughly.

Besides, Zhou Qian also shared many pieces of common knowledge, which allowed the Family Head, the Elders, and third generation disciples like Zhou Yan, to truly recognize and understand many things they had previously misunderstood.

This storytelling session lasted nearly three full hours.

Such a long duration was meant merely for disseminating some basic information.

To many Cultivators, this seemed like a waste of time, but this time, everyone in the Sword Soul Hall thought it was very worthwhile.

Upon returning to his own courtyard, Zhou Yan had Elder Xing and Elder Ning each take two Sword Heart Realm disciples to Canglan City and Tianji City to bring back those people he cared about.

As for Gu Xi, since she was at the Cold Ice Sword Sect, Zhou Yan could only hope that everything was fine with the Cold Ice Sword Sect.

…

In the same courtyard, Li Shaqing and Feng Ling Bamboo among others gathered together silently.

“Feng Ling Bamboo, the Family Head said that we must win over Zhou Yan no matter what.

This is crucial for strengthening our Li Family, so the mission to the Ancient Tomb Mountain has become secondary.

Your main task is to protect him well and then bring him back to Wangchuan Mansion of the Li Family.”

Li Shaqing said seriously.

“Does the Family Head think so just because of his first Emperor Qi Sword Body’s talent?

Young Master, you also know that the Emperor Qi Sword Body is actually a Wasted Body, and cultivation is incredibly difficult.

Zhou Yan has reached his current Realm due to Qi Fortune and bizarre encounters, but can he continue to have such Qi Fortune?”

Feng Ling Bamboo couldn’t help but say.

“Well, even after knowing the specifics about the Emperor Qi Sword Body, I don’t have high hopes for him either, but his comprehension is truly terrifying.

Now that turmoil is approaching, opportunities from heaven might fall, and he might grow.

So, just do as the Family Head says.

This time, with No Tear City emerging from the Ancient Tomb Mountain, I need to return once to have the genius members of the clan be more active, and I will also tell them to take good care of Zhou Yan.”

Li Shaqing spoke again.

Feng Ling Bamboo didn’t put on airs with him, nor did he show much formality.

“Alright, then I can only protect him secretly.”

“Right, no matter what, even if it’s just for the Miss’s sake.

After all, your sister is right, he is her son, and that cannot be changed.”

Li Shaqing mused.

“I understand.

Young Master, rest assured, I can see the situation clearly.”

Feng Ling Bamboo responded indifferently.

“Good, the Great Zhou Family has a powerful Cultivator who has awakened, so you need to be careful about your words and actions in the future.”

“Young Master, don’t worry.

A strong man is a strong man and naturally should receive the respect he deserves.

I will not foolishly offend him.”

Feng Ling Bamboo replied.

…

Two days later.

In the night, ancient pines were rustled by the breeze.

Zhou Yan stood under the ancient pine tree, quietly watching the dark sky, his mind replaying the words Zhou Qian had spoken to him alone two days ago.

“Emperor Qi Sword Body, invincible, but you must have self-belief!

Stick to your self-realized belief of ‘unparalleled by anyone, invincible with me present’!

Belief is the foundation of everything, and the further along you get in your Realm, the more important you will find it.

Besides, you don’t need to worry about other matters of the Great Zhou Family.

I see you caring about the people around you, which shows your compassion, but everyone’s fate is in their own hands.

If you try to control it for them, they will become weaker by that same measure.

In ancient times, within my family, during times of training, even the top geniuses, even when faced with certain death, even if the ancestor was right there, no one would help.

This may seem extremely cruel, but such cruel acts often serve as warnings!

Why did such things happen?

Because one was not strong enough.

If one strives harder regularly, such situations could be entirely avoided!

This time, in Ancient Tomb Mountain, the City of No Tears, a tremendous treasure land, if you can gain something from it, it would be greatly beneficial to you.

Now, hidden geniuses from all major families are emerging.

Although Sword Spirit Realm can’t enter Ancient Tomb Mountain, they can enter the City of No Tears through a special channel, so you must still be careful.

…”

“Also, I don’t have any life-saving measures on hand, because we never needed them, so I can’t help you.

Before the nine Tao Lights arrive, I’ll ensure only that the Great Zhou Family remains stable and not exterminated by outsiders.

Other matters I won’t handle.

Once the nine Tao Lights appear, family life and death will be set aside, and I will directly enter the ancient sites where the Tao Lights are found to explore the ‘Void’ path.”

“I am giving you two days to handle everything, and then, come see me.

At that time, I will provide more guidance and help, which you will also need to strive for.

The rest…

we’ll discuss later.”

…

These were the words Zhou Qian had spoken to Zhou Yan alone.

Within them, the fate of the Cultivator, Zhou Qian repeatedly emphasized not to interfere too much, otherwise, it would eventually harm the Cultivator.

About this, Zhou Yan also listened very carefully.

The accumulation of an era, after all, was stronger than his own ignorance.

Although he wasn’t so ignorant, he didn’t know much about the rules of this world.

After careful consideration, Zhou Yan had also realized that his non-interference with Zhou Gucheng and others didn’t stop their growth.

Genius, despite different circumstances, can be a genius anywhere.

It only took Zhou Yan half a day to clear his thoughts, but he spent two days completely and carefully stabilizing his abilities one by one.

“Reviewing the old and knowing the new,” this approach helped him attain a new level of control over his myriad abilities.

The initial realm of the Sword Heart Third Layer Heaven was also gradually approaching the middle stage and had almost stabilized.

After some further contemplation and consolidating all his insights, he recalled all the knowledge he had grasped.

After finishing, Zhou Yan transformed into a stream of light and soon appeared in the most prestigious loft of the Sword Soul Hall.

“Brother Zhou Yan, I have been waiting for you for a long time, but the later you come, the happier I actually am.”

Zhou Qian laughed heartily.

The moment Zhou Yan arrived, he suddenly appeared beside him.

“Brother Zhou Qian, thank you for your earlier guidance.

It helped me understand a lot and benefited greatly.

Otherwise, with my temperament, I would likely still be confused for a while, wasting a lot of time.”

Zhou Yan sincerely expressed his gratitude.

“No need for that.

I went through it myself, so I understand.

That’s why I shared those experiences with you.”

Zhou Qian was polite, or perhaps it was the potential he saw in Zhou Yan that made him very optimistic about Zhou Yan’s future.

“Yes, without firsthand experience, it’s hard to imagine some of the sensations in cultivation.

No wonder cultivators often feel confused and lost.”

Zhou Yan reflected.

“Yes, it seems like Brother Zhou Yan has overcome this obstacle, congratulations on stabilizing the realm of the Sword Heart Third Layer Heaven, very good!”

Zhou Qian glanced at Zhou Yan and sensed his aura, his eyes suddenly brightened, filled with admiration.

“Fortuitously gained some insights, then refined some mixed energies, and adjusted my body to its optimal state, just like that.”

Zhou Yan smiled.

“This is also a testament to your talent.

Ordinary people, even with such improvements, would need years…

Well, let’s not talk about this now.

I called you here because I have sensed in secret that many cultivators will head to Ancient Tomb Mountain tomorrow.

The group that went today was just paving the way and facing death, while other cultivators with some information will go tomorrow.

I’ll send you all directly there.”

Zhou Qian pondered and spoke.

“Tomorrow, then?

That’s good.”

Zhou Yan nodded.

“In Ancient Tomb Mountain, you must try to enter the City of No Tears.

Inside, there are many treasures and possibly Ancient Strange Beasts.

If you catch one and extract its Essence Blood and condense it, it will make your refining of Ancient Essence Blood much easier.

I will now teach you this Condensing Method.”

Zhou Qian said.

As he spoke, he suddenly released a beam of light which immediately condensed in the void into a sphere-like entity.

This was directly imprinting the insights!

“Don’t be surprised.

This Condensing Method doesn’t involve laws; it’s very simple, hence I can impart it like this.

If it were real comprehension, then it wouldn’t be possible to impart it this way.”

Zhou Qian explained upon seeing Zhou Yan’s puzzled look.

Zhou Yan suddenly understood.

Then, he reached out to take the sphere of light and carefully sensed it with his Spiritual Sense.

Afterward, his facial expression slightly changed, seemingly puzzled.

“Is there a problem?”

Zhou Qian asked, puzzled.

“No problem, just feels a bit too simple.

Can it really refine the Essence Blood of Ancient Demon Beasts like this?”

Zhou Yan hesitated and inquired.

“Simple… Indeed, it is simple.

Have you learned it just like that?”

Zhou Qian swallowed hard, surprisingly asking.

“Yes, naturally I have.

This method doesn’t seem difficult at all; I guess I might have figured it out on my own.”

Zhou Yan countered.

Zhou Qian’s expression suddenly became animated as he suppressed his fluctuating emotions, awkwardly glancing at Zhou Yan, thankful he hadn’t mentioned that it took him five years to learn, or else compared to someone who learned it instantly, he wouldn’t know where to put his face.

“Good that you’ve learned it.

The difficulty lies in condensing the flames, perhaps your compatibility with the flames made it much easier.

For a normal talented cultivator, achieving such effortless control over flames is not easy.

Well, the reason I only taught you this now is that I hoped you wouldn’t disturb your mind before stabilizing your unstable realm.

That’s good.

That’s all I wanted to say; you can go.

I have already explained everything to them, and we will gather tomorrow morning.”

Zhou Qian thought it over, struggling to keep his emotions in check as he spoke calmly.

Being with this person, he felt obsolete, old, as if he no longer had the qualifications to compete for the Nine Origin opportunity.

So, Zhou Qian thought, for his own beliefs, it was wise to minimize contact with such an abnormal individual.

Unaware of Zhou Qian’s thoughts, Zhou Yan thanked him again and then returned to his own yard.

Subsequently, considering the dangers of the upcoming expedition, Zhou Yan sought out his father Zhou Wangchen, the family genius Zhou Ying and Zhou Qianqian, and distributed his surplus Spirit Armor.

This time, Zhou Yan set aside his personal thoughts and distributed six of his eight sets of Spirit Armor and Spirit Sword to his father Zhou Wangchen, his aunt Lee Yan Yun, his uncle Zhou Han, and the geniuses Zhou Ying, Zhou Qianqian, and Zhou Gucheng—people of the Great Zhou Family that Zhou Yan cared about and valued.

Moreover, they were all set to enter Ancient Tomb Mountain.

Zhou Yan had considered what Zhou Qian said but still held his own views, unwilling to improve these individuals’ capabilities without cause.

He didn’t meddle with their fate, but merely provided them with some means of self-defense.