Chapter 856: Chapter 27: Sacrificial Heaven Domain
However—since Zhou Yan had already anticipated this, he certainly would not be unprepared. His contemplation at this moment was merely displaying the personality of the Evil Venerate.
Because, based on the personality of the Evil Venerate, it can be inferred that no matter how easy something might be, the Evil Venerate would never agree readily, and would certainly seek to gain benefits before doing so.
Regarding the Evil Venerate’s character, Zhou Yan did not know much, but with just one or two scenes, Zhou Yan could see a leopard from a tube, giving him a hint.
Lifelong experiences are often like this; things easily accomplished and purposes easily achieved may be ignored by others.
Zhou Yan did not know the exact identity or status of the Evil Venerate, but judging from Jiang Tianxin’s courteous and humble approach towards the Evil Venerate, it was evident that the Evil Venerate’s status was anything but ordinary.
If so, when others seek to get things done, showing a certain attitude makes more sense.
Zhou Yan’s face showed a hint of displeasure, though it wasn’t too apparent; his voice, however, was slightly colder, saying, "You know I’ve been searching for my rebellious daughter for some time now. This time she was rather heavy-handed, and together with my soul reaching a peak tier causing a descent in realm, unforeseen circumstances arrived simultaneously, making my temperament unstable. I have no objection if Jiang He wants to meet with me now, but let’s wait until my soul body stabilizes. Complete what I tasked you with earlier, then come find me, and I’ll arrange a time for Jiang He to meet me."
Zhou Yan’s words were icy and arrogant, seemingly having dismissed Jiang He from his thoughts entirely.
Moreover, Zhou Yan’s manner of speaking suddenly displayed a rebellious spirit, as if Jiang He was no longer qualified to converse with him.
At this moment, Jiang Tianxin indeed exhibited a unique sensation, manifesting as a thread of dissatisfaction.
But who is Jiang Tianxin? Naturally, he concealed his emotions exceedingly well.
However, in front of Zhou Yan with his nearly immortal powerful soul and deliberate fleeting sensing means, all were inevitably sensed by Zhou Yan.
Therefore, Zhou Yan’s face darkened, saying, "Jiang Tianxin, do not forget your status. It is in my regard for you that I have spoken with you. Should you harbor resentment or develop dissatisfaction, I will let you taste the bitterness worse than death! Jiang He, by my observation, is nothing, and comparing you to Jiang He, what are you even?"
Zhou Yan’s cold words made Jiang Tianxin startle, trembling all over, and he ’thudded’ onto his knees before Zhou Yan!
"Evil Venerate, junior, junior knows his mistake, junior was just—in awe of the respect and ancestral reverence, there was some—"
Jiang Tianxin was truly frightened.
When Zhou Yan was furious, the intense presence and aura felt like the fury state of the Evil Venerate. The murderous intention was simply terrifying.
Although the ’Evil Venerate’ seemed to possess the realm of the Nine Sword Saint Sources, Jiang Tianxin, already having his avatar severed, definitely did not believe the ’Evil Venerate’ had just this bit of combat power.
In this world, there were few who could make Jiang Tianxin kneel. But before the ’Evil Venerate,’ Jiang Tianxin felt no slightest sense of humiliation.
"You are a talent of sorts, not easy to cultivate, so do not mislead yourself. I understand your sentiment; it’s nothing but disapproval of my disregard for Jiang He, making you feel your respect for ancestors neglected, even considering my betrayal, or neglecting past friendships. Yet you know some of Jiang He’s deeds, truly disappointing are they."
Zhou Yan stated coldly.
Jiang Tianxin dared not speak again, but lowered his head to his heels, displaying absolute respect, sincere remorse, and apology.
"However, Jiang Tianxin, you may not have grasped one thing—no matter the situation between Jiang He and I, you are not qualified to intervene, nor to harbor dissatisfaction or whatever. Forget this incident, considering your youthful ignorance, I will not pursue it further. Stand up, and redeem yourself by fulfilling duties for me."
Zhou Yan’s voice was coldly arrogant and unrestrained, having gathered up the menacing aura and killing intent, no longer displaying them.
And only then did Jiang Tianxin, trembling, stand up, cold sweat already on his forehead.
Jiang Tianxin is a proud figure and a much-admired talent of plane level; indeed, nobody could anticipate his absolute humility and prostration before the ’Evil Venerate,’ utterly devoid of dignity.
The reason for this lay solely in the Evil Venerate’s higher status, stronger power, and more mysterious background.
This is reality; the higher the intensity of the plane world, the deeper and fiercer this reality grows.
"Venerate, here is the Jiang family’s current ideal cultivation site, ’Soul Nourishing Space,’ where you may meditate at ease. Later, Tianxin will immediately head to your ’Sacrificial Heaven Domain’ to fetch the Divine Soul Liquid. Junior truly erred; junior will remember this and ensure no repeat occurrence. Junior also thanks the venerable for granting him this chance, a lifelong unforgettable favor."
Jiang Tianxin’s demeanor was infinitely respectful, his words heartfelt.
Having spoken, he bowed deeply once more, profoundly devout.
Zhou Yan nodded slightly, waving his hand, saying, "Go ahead, and before I emerge, ensure this place is undisturbed."
Jiang Tianxin nodded upon hearing this, saying, "Rest assured, venerable, I will certainly prevent anyone from disturbing you."
Saying this, Jiang Tianxin turned to leave but suddenly recalled something, saying, "Venerate, junior has just recalled something, unsure if it should be mentioned; it concerns your moniker, and uncertain of the situation."
"Hmm? What is it? If you have thoughts, put them all out at once. What’s this shying away and hesitating, unbecoming of a genius’ demeanor? It tarnishes the name of your talent, disappointing!"
Zhou Yan remarked coldly.
"Yes, venerable, junior has learned. Specifically, during a duel between Jiang Li of the Jiang family and Zhou Yan’s disciple Hou Chen, the two seemed equally matched, but eventually, Jiang Li was defeated, with Hou Chen narrowly escaping using means of the Heavenly Mechanism Skill. Subsequently, an individual named ’Evil Venerate’ appeared and slew a Supreme Heavenly Sword Lord Elder of the Jiang family.
This person claimed to be the Clan Leader and Sect Master of the ’Blood Witch Clan,’ self-titled as ’Evil Venerate,’ and we can’t ascertain whether this person is connected to the venerable, thus we dare not monitor him secretly."
Jiang Tianxin pondered, explaining comprehensively the sequence of events related to the ’Blood Witch Clan’ and the ’Evil Venerate’ that the Jiang family was aware of.
It was at this point that Zhou Yan understood the underlying reasons why the ’Evil Venerate’ was able to slay Jiang Wu and evade pursuit from stronger forces of the Jiang family.
"The Blood Witch Clan matter has further intricacies; you need not intervene. That ’Evil Venerate’ might merely be a setup, but as long as we are unconcerned, it matters not."
Zhou Yan mused slightly, then spoke.
"Concerning the moniker of ’Evil Venerate,’ it likely derives from the ’Blood Venerate.’ The Blood Witch Clan is indeed archaic, and their Bloodline Divine Abilities are remarkable, yet for the moment, we should avoid creating unnecessary complications, deliberately ignoring them. Furthermore, this name is just a name, no sense in dwelling on it."
Zhou Yan reflected for a moment and said.
"Understood, venerable. Junior knows what to do."
Jiang Tianxin once again bowed, then promptly departed from this space.
In this realm of Soul Nourishing Space, only Zhou Yan remained.
There was an abundant collection of essence qi, spirit of various harvested geniuses, refined to a divine level!
Zhou Yan restrained his impulse to use the Swallowing Heaven Divine Skill to devour voraciously and began an essence exploration and sensing of this realm.