Chapter 680: Chapter 110 Immortal Evil Soul

Lei Yan Demon Soul’s entire being was still enveloped in a dense blood mist, yet this could hardly conceal the sorrow in his words.

With his ability, he could suppress a whole world with a simple gesture and easily overpower a Divine Soul Level being like the Netherworld Goddess, who possessed a Soul Sea. He should have carried an air of utter arrogance and unbridled power.

Yet, the reality was the exact opposite; his whole being exuded a sense of desolation, loneliness, and melancholy.

No one knew what he was actually mourning about.

However, a Blood Monster capable of sorrow was far better than one blindly driven by bloodlust and insanity because the former possessed emotions, and it was emotions that brought about sorrow. The latter was nothing more than a walking dead, a killing fiend.

The difference between the two was strikingly apparent.

Mu Qingyan sighed deeply and asked, “Since you’ve found the answer, what is it? Can I know it? You know, many of my memories have been erased by supreme beings. My inner conflicts also remain unresolved because of a certain person. I inherently desire to become stronger, yet I am helplessly tormented by my Heart Demon, which often leaves me living in contradictions.”

Lei Yan Demon Soul, upon hearing this, shook his head ruefully, “The answer I sought is related to you, but not to the you of now. As for your question, I had actually already given you the answer, but you simply didn’t notice it. I have said that the path of good and evil is one of the heart. The Tao of Heaven and Earth is consistent; it just manifests differently. For all Tao originates from Chaos.

Chaos gives birth to Tai Chu, Tai Chu births the Ancient Dao. The Ancient Dao nurtures the Origin, which condenses all things.”

“Dao gives birth to one, one gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, three give birth to all things, all things through Transformation become reincarnation. A practitioner of the Divine Tao who breaks through the cycle of the Dao once, undergoes a rebirth, earning the title ‘First Transition’.”

“Nine Transitions of the Divine Tao mean that a Cultivator breaks through each variation of the Divine Tao, truly understanding the profound meaning of Dao Sheng Yi.”

“Dao Sheng Yi, one gives birth to two. Chaos gives birth to Yin Yang. Yin and Yang are both Chaos. Heavenly Heart and Demon Heart, all stem from the heart. A heart shackled can impede Tao; a heart unbound, where Demon Heart is as Heavenly Heart.”

“Mu Qingyan, do you understand now?”

Lei Yan Demon Soul’s gentle guidance was reminiscent of a caring teacher facing his stubborn and dull student.

Mu Qingyan trembled, as if she had suddenly experienced Sudden Enlightenment.

Zhou Yan, on the other hand, understood far too much.

These Tao, he had comprehended them, most of which he even mastered!

Because of Dao Sheng Yi, he had even comprehended the Original Dao!

Because of the Chaos giving birth to Yin Yang, he had contemplated the principle of ‘extremes must reverse,’ even considering deriving the Extreme Cold Sword Body from the Extreme Yang Sword Body!

Now, as Lei Yan Demon Soul spoke, Zhou Yan immediately realized that his insights, the sudden ‘Sudden Enlightenment’ whenever absorbing the Origin Energy of the Purple Flame Void as if gaining a Memory Inheritance, were not just comprehensions but true Memory Inheritances!

This must have been the Enlightenment experience of the Lei Yan King from before, just that it had naturally merged into him because he had aligned with it at some moments.

Like a ‘seed’ cleanly separated, it naturally integrated into Zhou’s realizations.

The accompanying sense of familiarity was likely a manifestation of having the qualifications to ignite his comprehension.

For instance, seeing a lonely mountain, a desolate atmosphere, or a woman with a severed arm might reflect an unidentified scene. This scene must have been one where the Lei Yan King had his Enlightenment in similar settings and comprehended some Heavenly Dao, causing Zhou Yan in similar circumstances to receive certain hints from his soul or the Purple Flame Void.

In such conditions, comprehending Enlightenment and absorbing Origin Energy would result in certain ‘Memory Inheritance.’

Hence, the sudden acquisition of Enlightenment abilities stemmed from this.

Lei Yan Demon Soul’s explanation cleared up the greatest mystery for Zhou Yan.

Thus, Zhou Yan felt as if he had similarly resolved a huge inner conflict, greatly relieving him.

At that moment, Zhou Yan vaguely sensed that Lei Yan Demon Soul revealed a gratified smile to him unintentionally.

Zhou Yan’s expression remained unchanged, but his heart grew more cautious.

If everything was true, Lei Yan Demon Soul might have good intentions toward him, but that didn’t mean he had no ulterior motives. Moreover, concerning his own identity, Zhou Yan dared not ponder too much, let alone reveal even the smallest hint, because any accidents could doom him completely.

Who could assure that exposing his true identity wouldn’t lead to unforeseen changes?

Thus, even though this Lei Yan Demon Soul possessed a fraction of a billionth of Lei Yan King’s inherited soul, Zhou Yan remained unmoved and resolute not to reveal anything.

“So, I was indeed wrong… I understand now, thank you for the guidance.”

Originally intelligent, Mu Qingyan instantly grasped the key points, resolving most of her inner conflict at once. However, an inner conflict and Heart Demon could not be resolved merely by mental clarity or fluid thoughts.

This also required corresponding advancements in Cultivation and Tao Rules.

Mu Qingyan had found her direction; she only needed to refine her inner conflicts and Heart Demons into the Heavenly Heart. Alternatively, cultivating the Heavenly Heart to synchronize and transform with the Demon Heart was sufficient.

At that time, inner conflicts and Heart Demons would also be part of the great Tao of the heart, the Heavenly Heart Extreme Dao.

“If possible, I really wouldn’t want to enlighten you,” he said, “but who made you the king’s woman? The King lived a remarkable life, bearing everything. Although his years were brief, he brought so much to future generations; yet, those people will never acknowledge his goodness; instead, they are merely envious of his perfect Supreme Soul.”

“Yes, you heard right, ‘perfect soul’ is divided into ‘perfect true soul’ and ‘perfect supreme soul,’ the first soul derived is the true soul, the perfect soul, while the second derived is the supreme soul. This kind of soul, greatly contributes to achieving the Supreme status. No one thinks about the King’s sacrifices; everyone is scheming to seize his perfect supreme soul.”

“Originally, he could have commanded the universe, yet because of you, he secluded himself in the Time-Space Soul-locking Tower. Yet you are still unsatisfied—do you not know that cultivators with a perfect supreme soul have many taboos before reaching Great Success? Because of you, the King lost his supreme soul, and even his family and friends, let alone his daughter, who became the person who hated him the most, becoming the murderer of his most respected brother.”

“You tell your daughter that her father is a heartless man, a great demon, who slaughtered endless lives in the Peaceful Realms and sent her to take revenge. But when she deliberately fell into the enemy’s hands, pretending to be on the verge of death, it was her father who repeatedly risked his life to save her. Time and again, even the daughter you turned into a demon was moved.

That last time, even she couldn’t stand it anymore, she regretted deeply and wept bitterly… Her father, however, kept comforting her, telling her that she was a good daughter, capable of rivaling Heaven and Earth, marked with the supreme seal in her bloodline, his pride.”

“Do you know how much pain the King’s daughter felt at that moment?”

“Do you recognize how much suffering your hatred has forced your daughter to bear?”

“She, to this day, has not let go of her guilt, enduring various hardships, scheming to avenge her Father King. She even divided her soul into two, leaving a part of her shattered soul to protect her father’s fragmented subconscious growth.”

“That fragmented next life is not actually the King himself, but a combination of the fragmented souls of the King’s family, loved ones, and friends, slain by the King’s daughter, condensed with the last trace of the King’s bloodline.”

“…Having said so much, you still might not remember, because these are just fragments of the memories suppressed within you; you’ve done many other things… but saying this is already sufficient.”

“I am merely voicing grievances for the King, letting you know if you still want to eradicate the imprint of the King within your heart, then even if I am pulverized by the force protecting the King from beyond, I must slaughter everyone in the Netherworld Palace.”

“As long as the demon heart exists, I will live forever. You know, a demon soul like me, as long as the obsession remains, as long as someone falls into the demon heart, I will not die. So don’t think my words are just an alarmist threat.

“I… I will no longer kill the heart demon, I’ve come to understand. Thank you for the explanation, letting me realize what I lacked.”

Mu Qingyan sighed softly, her expression somber.

“I now wish for nothing else but if there really is a next life, I hope the King can condense the third perfect soul… which, perhaps, will be a supreme existence surpassing the perfect supreme soul. Perfect true soul, perfect supreme soul… and that immortal evil soul.”

“Even the path to Supreme has an end. After the Supreme Nine Heavens, if one cannot find the source of the rules, one will decay.

Amongst the Supreme, who is immortal? Thus, at the end of the path to Supreme lies the condensation of the immortal evil soul.”

“The realm of immortality allows one to live indestructibly, eternally existing alongside time, space, and plane.”

“So, if the King’s next life can condense the immortal evil soul, let no one know. This time, I tell you because you are the Extraordinary Woman of the Ten Thousand Realms, your identity is unique, you are the King’s most beloved woman. The road ahead needs your help to pioneer.”

“That friend with the surname Zhou, his identity is also somewhat special. I have read about your past exchange at the Sacred Rock Ancestor Star and know he is backed by a ‘Daode Tianzun,’ a man of integrity and great power. Their bloodline carries a specific significance. They, too, are part of the King’s lineage, our own people.”

“Therefore, I hope based on my help in resolving your doubts and opening your heart, that you will help me do several things.”

These were the casual words of Lei Yan Demon Soul.

His words this time, however, raised doubts in Zhou Yan’s mind because Zhou Yan felt his reasons were not very convincing.

Of course, only Zhou Yan, standing from his own perspective, could perceive these insights.

And Mu Qingyan, she wouldn’t notice anything inappropriate.

As for Lei Yan Demon Soul’s words, Zhou Yan felt they were not meant for Mu Qingyan, but for himself!

That is to say, the other party must have discerned his real identity.

Indeed, just as Zhou Yan had this thought, Lei Yan Demon Soul said: “First, Heavenly Soul Mountain is a part of the King’s inheritance; I will let Zhou’s little friend take it back to the Silent Annihilation Ancestor Star Desolate Land and have his Heavenly Venerate watch over it. Therefore, when you reach Heavenly Soul Mountain, personally suppress the other forces, I will have all forces of the Heavenly Soul Hall yield the mountain.

Those in the Heavenly Soul Hall who resist will die, don’t worry about it. And for the Wansheng Divine Dynasty, just have them evacuate.”

Mu Qingyan nodded slightly, saying, “This can be done easily; Qingyan will accomplish it.”

“Second, to facilitate contact and handling of affairs, and understanding of the King’s sealing method, you need to leave one of your essence bloods with me, to be handed by Zhou to his Heavenly Venerate for analysis of the seals, thereby facilitating your release from the memory seals.”

“This benefits me and is not a problem.”

Mu Qingyan decisively replied.

“Third, the second volume of the ‘Nirvana Scripture,’ has always been in your possession. Make a copied imprint of it, and entrust it to Zhou for safekeeping.”

Lei Yan Demon Soul’s third request caused Zhou Yan to be inwardly moved.

“Why is that?”

“Because originally, it was because of this second volume of the ‘Nirvana Scripture’ that you began to betray the King, leading him into a trap. If the King’s next life is still alive, it will undoubtedly be the best object to develop memories.”

“That’s no problem.”

Mu Qingyan pondered briefly, then agreed as well.