Chapter 677: Chapter 107 The Bizarre Land

“Mm, if you still feel very tired, you might as well rest a bit more. Your spirit doesn’t seem in good shape,” Zhou Yan couldn’t help but say upon seeing Mu Qingyan’s seemingly poor condition.

“This isn’t necessary. But there is something very surprising and odd—previously, in a daze, I seemed to hear an inexplicable voice telling me that you are my emotional crux, Zhou Yan, and an intent to kill was stirring in me, hoping that I could slay you.”

Mu Qingyan pondered for a moment before suddenly speaking.

Zhou Yan felt a slight stir of emotion within him but nevertheless displayed a touch of mildness as he said, “That voice probably wished for us to kill each other. We are now in some unknown array, and although danger has not yet arrived, it could happen at any moment. That’s why I hope you can face any imminent danger in the best condition. As for me, you are aware of my power level—in front of your abilities, I am simply no match.”

Zhou Yan spoke quite casually, as if Mu Qingyan’s words didn’t really register with him.

But in reality, it was quite the opposite.

Could there really be an inexplicable voice telling Mu Qingyan his identity in her subconscious? Not many know his identity as Zhou Yan! What kind of ability and methods does this person have to pinpoint his identity?

A stronger sense of wariness took root in the depths of Zhou Yan’s heart.

“I understand this point; I also know that you are not the Zhou Yan from the Nine Origin Universe, although your names are similar, they are entirely different. That Zhou Yan is a peerless evil cultivator of the Emperor Sword and Destruction Sword Body, ruthless and unscrupulous like the Lei Yan King.”

Mu Qingyan said.

Zhou Yan did not turn around, still with his back to Mu Qingyan; he asked, “Is the Lei Yan King really ruthless and unscrupulous?”

“You mean to say you have never heard of Lei Yan King’s deeds?” asked Mu Qingyan.

Zhou Yan remained silent for a while before he said, “So, do you know much about Lei Yan King’s deeds?”

Mu Qingyan seemed momentarily perplexed, but her killing intent quickly solidified. She said in a cold voice, “What difference does it make to know or not to know? I only need to know one thing—that the Lei Yan King is my enemy, the hatred in my heart cannot be extinguished, this grudge will always exist. He is my emotional crux, an unresolved knot in my heart. As long as he exists, my cultivation is doomed not to progress. So, all I need to do is to slay him upon seeing him.”

Zhou Yan surveyed all directions, his heart filled with doubts about this unknown place, the unknown people—even doubting whether this Mu Qingyan was the real Mu Qingyan.

Zhou Yan remained silent for a long time. Previously, Mu Qingyan confessed a deep love for Lei Yan King, but after waking up from the slumber induced by the Killing Spirit Divine Dao, she seems to have forgotten the painful past and forgotten the Lei Yan King.

Such memories that should be etched for a lifetime can be forgotten after regaining them—this made Zhou Yan somewhat uncomfortable.

Moreover, Mu Qingyan showed a weakness when confronting her Heart Demon that seemed a bit exaggerated.

“If you truly encounter Lei Yan King, maybe you won’t kill him, but end up killing yourself instead.”

Zhou Yan, displeased within, couldn’t help but let out a cold laugh, his tone somewhat icy.

Mu Qingyan was momentarily stunned, unusually without objection, instead, she seemed distracted, lost in thought.

It was at this moment that a cold and elegant woman in a black dress flew from afar. This woman exuded a noble air, her expression cold and indifferent as if she looked down upon all beings.

She flew towards this corner of Heaven and Earth, casting her gaze upon the old wooden hut, her expression becoming even colder.

Then, she finally noticed Zhou Yan and Mu Qingyan. It was as if the little wooden hut wasn’t behind Zhou Yan and Mu Qingyan but rather in front of them, blocking the woman’s view—a scene that was equally eerie.

The woman in black finally set her eyes on Mu Qingyan, and her icy face immediately changed to a smile filled with surprise and joy.

She completely ignored Zhou Yan’s presence and flew over in a hurry, bowing respectfully not far from Mu Qingyan and said, “Goddess, I have finally found you. Not knowing that the Goddess was suffering here, Lilith has come late. I ask for the Goddess’s forgiveness.”

Lilith’s demeanor and actions were extremely respectful, completely different from the relationship Zhou Yan saw with the two people at Luo Stone Ancestor Star.

It’s as if this was not in the same space-time, almost as if… this scene should not occur and should not exist.

Mu Qingyan, seemingly unaware of the impropriety of Lilith, also seemed to not notice something different about herself, immediately joyfully said, “It’s good that you have come. By the way, how is everything at the palace? What about the Ancient Transmission Array?”

“Both Heavenly Killing Mechanism and Earth Killing Mechanism seem to have become certain rules, and in the end, they cannot be avoided,” said Lilith. “Goddess, you have given up so much, and even offended Young Master Tianling. Now you have no happiness to speak of, instead, you are suffering here… Lilith found a trace and knew the Goddess must be here, so she came immediately.”

Lilith spoke, took a deep sigh, and continued, “Fortunately, the journey went smoothly, and danger was avoided. Finally, Lilith has found the Goddess. If the Hall Master knew, he would also be very happy.”

Saying this, Lilith’s eyes reddened slightly, and her appearance revealed the traces of her harried journey and fatigue.

Hearing Lilith speak in such a manner, Mu Qingyan seemed somewhat excited and touched. Her face showed a complex mix of emotions, and her eyes began to sting with sourness.

But she was at a loss for words because she didn’t know what to say anymore.

The reply from Lilith and her question felt like a conversation between two different spaces, very bizarre.

However, Lilith was her sister, so sincere and loyal. Mu Qingyan had no reason, nor could she afford to doubt Lilith. If she did, it would be a mistrust of Lilith.

She assumed that Lilith must have experienced a significant change and was emotionally unstable, hence the slip of the tongue.

“Goddess, has the flaw in your Sword Body been repaired now? There are no more problems with your Cultivation, right? If so, please return to the Netherworld Palace with Lilith. The Hall Master has been waiting for your return. He has already admitted his mistake in his heart; it is merely his pride that he cannot let go of.”

Lilith consoled.

Mu Qingyan seemed confused and disoriented, overwhelmed by the incomprehensible changes to the point where she could no longer distinguish between reality and a possible manifestation of a Heart Demon, leaving her utterly bereft of judgment.

At this moment, she was truly at her weakest and most vulnerable.

Mu Qingyan cast her gaze toward Zhou Yan, and the sight of his cold, indifferent face made her heart tremble.

“Are we, are we going back now?”

Mu Qingyan inquired.

“Yes, Lilith has already prepared a Divine-level Array Plate for traversing the Star Domain. We can leave without any concerns,” said Lilith.

Mu Qingyan glanced at Zhou Yan and then said, “This person is the one who allowed me to awaken, and who rescued me from the blood monster. Lilith, let us express our gratitude for his kindness together before we leave.”

Lilith didn’t hesitate; she immediately approached Zhou Yan and knelt before him with a ‘thud,’ bowing her head in gratitude. “Young Master, thank you for saving the Goddess. Our Netherworld Palace will always remember and never forget the great kindness you have shown.”

As she spoke, she knocked her head to the ground three times in succession.

She had not recognized Zhou Yan from start to finish.

If Zhou Yan had sensed something amiss earlier, now he was even more convinced something was wrong. This black-dress wearing girl appeared to be the same Lilith he had encountered before, but she seemed much younger and more naive, just like a real little girl.

If this Lilith was the real deal, then she must be a Lilith from many years ago; if she was a fake, then what was her purpose in doing this?

Zhou Yan’s expression remained unchanged as he watched the girl Lilith kowtow, speaking coldly, “Are you the Lilith from the Netherworld Palace? The maid Lilith who serves by the Goddess’ side?”

Lilith looked up with big, bright eyes, somewhat puzzled as she smiled at Zhou Yan, “Yes, does the Young Master not trust Lilith? Actually, Lilith—”

Before Lilith could finish, Zhou Yan suddenly launched the Killing Spirit Divine Dao, striking her. At the same time, the restraining force of the Void Dao surged forth, immobilizing Lilith’s movements.

In Zhou Yan’s eyes, Lilith’s strength was not formidable, yet in this place, it seemed the greater one’s spirit, the stronger one could be.

Thus, Zhou Yan’s abrupt and decisive action successfully restrained Lilith.

At Luo Shi Ancestor Star, facing the true Lilith, Zhou Yan would never have been able to do this, but now, he had.

Having restrained Lilith, Zhou Yan suddenly swung his hand and grasped her neck, delivering several slaps across her face.

Though Zhou Yan’s physical body had become frail from manifesting the Void Sword Body, it was still much more potent than an ordinary Cultivator’s, and his slaps, strong enough to shatter space itself, reddened and swollen Lilith’s pretty face instantly.

Mu Qingyan was shocked and angrily exclaimed, “What are you doing? How dare you bully my maid, Lilith? Do you not know she is like a sister to me?”

Zhou Yan sneered and said, “Take a good look and see what this is!”

While speaking, a fiery Tai Chu Rune appeared in his palm. As the Tai Chu Rune formed a flame pattern, the power of the Killing Spirit Divine Dao operated, and Lilith, her face now swollen from slaps, began to disintegrate bit by bit into a wisp of mysterious blood mist energy.

This blood mist energy manifested as a bloody tower in the Void, which then quickly vanished.

The shadow of the bloody tower remained, but within it stood a vague silhouette, like a death deity watching the trials of life, age, sickness, and death across Heaven and Earth with detached eyes.