Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao-Chapter 1329 - 71: The Real Yamina

The territory of the Elf True Return Clan is a Life Ancient Star.

The shape of the Ancient Star is not circular, but rather takes the form of a gigantic ancient Tree of Life.

This Tree of Life bears a striking resemblance in many aspects to the Heavenly Destiny Tea Tree that Zhou Yan once encountered.

The place where the Holy Daughter of the Eternal Elf resides is at the root portion of this Tree of Life, which is also the area where the Life Energy of the entire Ancient Star is most abundant and flourishing.

After Feng Zishuang brought Zhou Yan to this place, she introduced a series of circumstances to Zhou Yan, emphasizing the importance and nobility of this area – she subconsciously hoped that Zhou Yan could be less stubborn about certain things.

Zhou Yan could understand these feelings, but what he thought in his heart, Feng Zishuang could not know.

Because Gles is Gles, and Zhou Yan is Zhou Yan – even though he seems to have replaced Gles for some reason now.

"Prince Gles, after you meet the Holy Daughter, you must be cautious. Regardless of how our bloodline ultimately fares, in front of such Eternal Elves, it is always humble. An agreement is merely an agreement and not the Law; an agreement is powerless before the Law. Prince, for the future of our bloodline, please think carefully before speaking and acting."

Feng Zishuang solemnly reminded Zhou Yan again as they stood before the grand palace where the Holy Daughter resides, after explaining many things along the way.

Zhou Yan nodded, gave Feng Zishuang a reassuring gaze, and said, "In your eyes, I may seem stubborn, but I am not a fool. Some things, I understand their significance — if our lineage has a future, it will certainly not be ruined by my hands as Gles. Please, have some basic confidence in me."

Zhou Yan’s tone remained indifferent, yet carried a unique aura, making Feng Zishuang feel an inexplicable pang of guilt and self-blame.

However, these feelings gradually calmed down because, compared to the Elf bloodline that hasn’t achieved the Eternal Life Realm, guilt and self-blame are insignificant.

"Prince, I’m sorry, Zishuang did not mean to underestimate you; it’s just that our bloodline’s race no longer has the ability or courage to bear any risks."

Feng Zishuang spoke helplessly.

Zhou Yan slightly nodded, clasped his hands behind his back, and turned, no longer looking at Feng Zishuang, saying, "You can go back; all outcomes will be clear three days later."

As Zhou Yan spoke, he began to walk forward.

At this moment, outside the ancient and lush palace, two stunning women with white wings appeared gracefully, but they wore no expression at all, like emotionless slaughter machines, exuding an extremely dangerous aura.

"The Holy Daughter invites you, Gles, please come with us."

The two women spoke, simultaneously making a move on Zhou Yan.

Their action brought forth a unique Rule Power that swept through the Void; Zhou Yan could not possibly react to such a method and was immediately captured.

This is the true complete Immortal, its power is self-evident.

At the very least, Zhou Yan faced such existence and probably even lacked the qualification to be an ant.

This was indeed a highly powerful satire.

However, Zhou Yan understood that achieving immortality is not easy. Countless Life energies and countless starry sky planes, accumulated over endless time, countless geniuses transformed into White Bones; the road to immortality could never be easily reached.

Now, being taken away as if captured, Zhou Yan had no grievance, but complied with their ability, traversing a series of unique Spaces, entering the interior of a vast palace.

"Holy Daughter, Gles has been brought."

The two winged women spoke respectfully.

"Mm, I know, all of you withdraw."

A distinctly beautiful voice gently said.

Upon hearing this voice, Zhou Yan’s previously calm heart started rippling slightly.

This person, indeed, is the one in his heart, almost identical to the voice in his memories.

Zhou Yan’s soul sensing power was already at its peak, yet he still could not sense any anomaly, confirming that the owner of this voice completely matched the person in Zhou Yan’s memory.

Zhou Yan cast his gaze towards the direction from which the voice came, but that place was very hazy, and he could not see it clearly.

Or rather, this luxurious yet ancient hall had powers that Zhou Yan could not possibly touch.

The two winged women and the other winged women in the hall respectfully retreated, turning into light and shadow, disappearing.

At the same time, this Space underwent slight changes.

Soon after, this Space transformed into a vast wilderness, the sky was a dark curtain, with faint stars twinkling on it.

And the four fields were pitch black, but there were faint, hazy lights.

The surroundings changed so much that Zhou Yan found it difficult to adapt because with his abilities, he could not achieve night vision here and had to rely on the faint starlight to view with his eyes.

As for soul sensing power, it was already ineffective.

At this moment, a woman in a white gauze dress stood silently in the darkness ahead, with her back to Zhou Yan.

"You’re here? You should know everything now, right?"

The voice of the woman in the white gauzy dress remained beautifully gentle, yet it carried a cold indifference that distanced her from a thousand miles away.

Zhou Yan stared at her silhouette, a sense of doubt rising within him, but he showed no change in emotion.

Therefore, after a long silence, Zhou Yan said, "Know what? I know nothing. All I know is that there’s a marriage agreement between us? Are you willing to accept it or do you want me to voluntarily give it up?"

"That’s not the issue, is it?"

The woman in the white gauzy dress did not turn around; she merely asked this.

"What are you talking about, I don’t understand. However, if possible, I’d hope you’d speak with your original voice, rather than using this voice and tone."

"Because I don’t want this voice to appear here."

Zhou Yan continued to stare at her back, his tone becoming colder.

"This is the voice Yamina is meant to have. As for the different voice you heard at some point, that can only be said to be the fake one. Besides, in this world, it’s not as simple as not wanting things to happen; those things won’t happen just because you wish them not to.

Lack of strength means lack of one’s own will. Without one’s own will, there’s no talk of one’s own rules.

The crux of controlling the events you don’t want lies in how much rule and law you can master. Wouldn’t you agree?"

The woman in the white gauzy dress continued to speak.

Yet the coldness and the implication of cruelty in her words were so profound.

Profound enough to indeed unsettle the heart.

Still, Zhou Yan didn’t show much of an emotional change; he gazed at her silhouette, silent for a while.

Moments passed, and the scene remained quiet.

After a long time, Zhou Yan took a deep breath and, after contemplating, said, "You’re right, only within the realm of one’s mastery can one govern one’s will, allowing oneself to act freely, above all else. Beyond the realm of one’s ability, indeed, nothing can be achieved; bragging or showcasing too strong a will leads to futility.

This, I understand.

But in the end, you should give an answer. No matter the result, it’s your own cause and effect."

Zhou Yan said.

"And now, are you unwilling to let me look at you, or do you not think I’m qualified to do so?"

Zhou Yan inquired once more.

"Regarding the first question, you’re right, this is my cause and effect. I ought to give you an answer. Providing you an answer also addresses your second question."

"However, regarding this second question, under what identity are you speaking with me? As my husband Zhou Yan? Or as the Prince of the Natural Elf Clan, Glais?"

The woman’s cold retort caused pain in Zhou Yan’s heart, making it difficult for him to respond immediately.

It’s a terrifying question.

Yet it is a question that must be answered.

At that moment, Zhou Yan even felt as if he stood at the heart of a storm, one wrong move could lead to his downfall.

It seemed a simple question, yet no matter how it was answered, the outcome appeared to be a certain death.

Here, if he admits he’s Glais, he can certainly bring about some change, preventing countless hidden dangers from arising, but he would inevitably become Glais, losing his future forever.

Once admitting to being Zhou Yan, he risks being completely sealed within Glais’s physical body, forever confined.

These risks weren’t discovered by Zhou Yan through something particular, but rather they stemmed from an unknown instinctual sensing, a guardian sense within his soul, letting him faintly know he’s in the True Void Heavenly Prohibition, rather than truly within the Eternal Life Domain.

Yet reality presents clear evidence to Zhou Yan that this is the real Eternal Life Domain, not merely a simple True Void - because regardless of how powerful True Void might be, it cannot create complete Immortal Rules.

This is the root of Zhou Yan’s hesitation.

But this hesitation has no room to last, as time waits for no one. Zhou Yan faces a question he must answer.

"Is this really that important?"

Zhou Yan hesitated, then asked in return.

"Certainly, you must give me an answer that satisfies me and satisfies every Eternal Elf Spirit here, otherwise, you’ll remain here forever."

The Holy Daughter’s voice remained cold, still indifferent and merciless.