"Xuanyuan Ancestor once said, if one possesses the Emperor Blood Aura, one should consider taking them as an apprentice. Furthermore, if one encounters a fragment of the Xuanyuan Sword, one must collect it by any means necessary and integrate it into those nine fragments."
"But now, this piece of the Xuanyuan Sword can be confirmed as having transformed into a human. What is this situation?"
"It turns out to be an Innate Emperor Qi Sword Body with a trace of sparse Emperor Blood Aura. Such a phenomenal occurrence!"
Zhou Yan didn’t ask Liu Haoting any further because she was an ordinary person and couldn’t possibly know about these matters.
Zhou Yan was observing on his own. Through the Eye of Destruction of the soul, he clearly saw everything about Liu Haoting’s brother, Liu Haoxin—his soul and root bone among other attributes.
After a simple derivation, Zhou Yan knew once this person’s cultivation potential was unleashed, he would be another ’Hou Chen,’ with tremendous potential.
"His nature is sleazy, but that’s merely a manifestation of his insecurity. However, his problems seem somewhat numerous, and indeed, his appearance is too unsightly. It must have been due to careless handling at birth that twisted his facial features."
Zhou Yan closely observed and thus made his judgment.
What Liu Haoting mentioned about ’being possessed’ and similar claims were not valid. Her brother’s issues stemmed from having excellent talent in an inappropriate place for cultivation, which instead caused strange, uncomfortable conditions in his body.
If he could gradually adapt, he would be much better. This was akin to a frail person consuming a potent tonic and suffering from its effects.
"He doesn’t have any significant hidden ailments or possession; rather, his physique is suited for cultivation. In the mundane world, he would face shackles everywhere, hindering his progress and turning it harmful."
Seeing Liu Haoting’s worry by his side, Zhou Yan couldn’t help but explain.
"Ah... So, so this is the situation. No wonder, no wonder he always felt he was unique, seemingly above everyone else and somewhat discordant with the world. I had not expected that those occasional words he spoke were true."
Liu Haoting was startled and then somewhat enlightened.
She remembered many times her brother Liu Haoxin had thoughts of leaving home to pursue the path of cultivation. For this reason, he even gave up his studies, walked on foot through famous mountains and rivers, and sought masters.
However, in today’s society where money is crucial, the aspiring Liu Haoxin had to return home less than two months after leaving, looking like a beggar and nearly landed in a mental asylum.
"So it really wasn’t my brother having some madness or being possessed, but rather, like Zhou Yan before, he naturally suited cultivation and was destined to be an Immortal."
Liu Haoting thought of this and suddenly felt very reassured.
She had worried about her brother for many years but had always been at a loss, concerned about his future.
After all, his looks and physique were unimpressive. In today’s world where their family background wasn’t particularly good, it would be difficult for him to find a girl to spend his life with.
Now hearing Zhou Yan’s words, Liu Haoting suddenly felt consoled, and the oppressive emotions from worrying about her brother were greatly relieved.
Zhou Yan was about to discuss her brother’s situation with Liu Haoting when, suddenly, as if sensing something, he sharply turned his gaze toward the void.
In the void, a streak of meteor seemed to flash by.
To ordinary people, it was merely the afterimage of a meteor. Even average people couldn’t see the stars in the sky at noon.
But Zhou Yan saw it, and he knew that it wasn’t a meteor, but the light of a Cultivator’s Flying Crane fleeing away. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ NoveIꜰire.net
"Liu Haoting, discuss with your brother about the situation of cultivation, and you may reveal my identity as appropriate. I entrust you with a ’Sword Illusion Realm,’ and record the first Chapter of ’Emperor’s Hidden Talisman Scripture’ for him. If he wishes to follow me in cultivation, I will come to take him after some time; then, you can arrange everything for him.
If he is unwilling, then I will still come, but only to take away this scripture and erase all your memories related to meeting me."
Zhou Yan said gravely.
"Zhou... Zhou Yan, aren’t you taking him away now?"
Liu Haoting asked worriedly.
"I have some matters to handle, and besides, I will be staying in this world for a while. Don’t worry about anything. Remember what I’ve told you, and go do what you need to do. I’ll be leaving first."
Liu Haoting wanted to say something else, but Zhou Yan vanished like a streak of light, leaving a sparkling Memory Crystal Stone that resembled a water diamond in Liu Haoting’s hand.
She could not comprehend what it was but, trusting Zhou Yan, she took the crystal and walked towards her brother, Liu Haoxin.
She knew her brother would be delighted and would definitely choose the path of cultivation—because she knew her brother all too well.
In the Void, Zhou Yan unleashed all his powers, enhancing his Void Sword Body to its utmost capability, allowing him to traverse through heaven and earth unimpeded.
Ahead, a stream of light resembling a flying crane spotlighted a green-clothed woman wearing an ancient Daoist robe from the Ancient Era, engraved with a Tai Chi symbol and characters written in Tai Chu Runes from that era.
However, these Tai Chu Runes resembled oracle bone script and were not yet fully formed.
Despite this, they still exuded an ancient aura from the Tai Chu era.
Zhou Yan understood the meaning of these runes at a glance—"Pure Yang Sect."
"The soft blue Yin Yang aura, the fierce red flame of the Tai Chu gate. Upon first look, these Tai Chu Runes seem ordinary, quite simple. But upon closer inspection, there’s an ancient divine aura, like that of an Extreme Cold Ice Soul Stone... What’s going on here?"
He quickly closed the distance between him and the woman.
With the Eye of Destruction activated, he saw through her Cultivation level—an equivalent of Sword Soul Third Layer Heaven.
"Fairy, please halt."
Even with the Eye of Destruction activated, revealing his aura, the woman seemed not to detect him at all, continuing to fly forward.
It wasn’t until Zhou Yan’s voice transmission reached her ears that she abruptly turned around.
Her turn was swift and ferocious. With it, twin silver swords appeared and transformed into a golden Tai Chi halo, locking the space and striking fiercely at Zhou Yan.
The golden Tai Chi halo, containing Divine Power from the Tai Chu era, displayed an extremely shocking destructive power.
Merely at the strength of Sword Soul Third Layer Heaven, she demonstrated combat power on par with Sword Void Three Changes, startling Zhou Yan.
A chill went through his heart. Could it be that the ordinary Cultivators of this world could bridge such vast gaps in combat power to slay their foes? Her striking power was undeniably formidable and invincible.
The golden Tai Chi halo, as if locking onto Zhou Yan’s soul, instantly enveloped him with a majestic aura, pressing down as if to destroy heaven and earth.
Suddenly, a vast spread of dark clouds appeared, enveloping the sky as if nature’s divinity ensured the Cultivators’ battle wouldn’t affect ordinary people.
The woman shouted angrily. The golden Tai Chi halo burst forth blinding golden light, the killing intent skyrocketing more than tenfold.
Once again moved, Zhou Yan merely raised his hand lightly. The golden Tai Chi halo immediately froze in the Void.