91: Chapter 088: Who Else But Me!

With Me, Invincible!

91: Chapter 088: Who Else But Me!

With Me, Invincible!

At this moment, the radiance from Zhou Yan’s body had even Feng Ling Bamboo involuntarily showing signs of being moved.

Clearly, talent and ability, Zhou Yan at this time had showcased them almost sensationally!

A Cultivator with such talents in artifact crafting and Sword Arrays, and even possessing extraordinary natural gifts in cultivation, this talent had undoubtedly…

surpassed that of the once number one figure in Wangchuan Mansion—Ji TaiXu!

Somehow, even Feng Ling Bamboo started to waver in the resentment she clung to—could it be that the young mistress not marrying Ji TaiXu wasn’t…

a mistake?

But then she recalled Ji TaiXu’s Dual Sword Souls and still felt that, despite Zhou Yan’s impressive achievements, they really weren’t much; after all, it was just one person amassing the talents of three others!

With his unmatched Sword Souls, Zhou Yan could never surpass Ji TaiXu!

And if it wasn’t for Zhou Wangchen, she would now be following the young mistress as part of her dowry, becoming the Daoist couple of the number one genius, Ji TaiXu, and thus, she could have uncovered the secrets of the Dual Sword Souls…

Thinking of these things, she grew even more disgusted with Zhou Wangchen, loathing his weak, alcoholic, and inept demeanor, his always listless and dispirited appearance.

This disdain also led her to loathe Zhou Yan.

…

At this time, Zhou Yan’s performance dissipated the sorrow of Zhou Cangmu and others in an instant because the status of an Artifact Sword Cultivator capable of crafting a Spirit Sword was incomparably extraordinary!

After all, not even in Carefree Main City or the Water Domain did such Cultivators exist, only in the Cangyan Mansion above the Water Domain could one find their like!

Thus, perhaps for the Li Family from Wangchuan Mansion, such existence wasn’t extremely precious, but for Carefree Main City, it was a rare treasure indeed!

With Zhou Yan’s presence, the Great Zhou family would rise to become the preeminent noble family in both Carefree Main City and the Water Domain without a doubt or challenge from any other family or individual!

Absolutely none!

In the Sword World, Sword is central.

Sword is everything, and a good Artifact Sword Cultivator is revered beyond compare!

Because a fine sword embodies everything a Cultivator is.

In ten short minutes, Zhou Yan had successfully crafted and imbued a Spirit Sword with spirit, a feat as terrifying as it was astounding!

Such capability, aside from Feng Ling Bamboo who chose to ignore it out of bias, shocked everyone else, even Li Shaqing.

But amidst that shock, he felt a rush of excitement, anticipating that from the Li Family, a genius surpassing Ji TaiXu would emerge!

Thinking this, he suddenly found it somewhat ridiculous that, considering Zhou Yan’s character, convincing him to join the Li Family would be an extraordinary challenge…

Thinking thus, his gaze towards Zhou Wangchen turned decidedly strange.

…

At Zhou Ying’s side, Zhou Lingyi and Zhou Lingyao watched the scene before them, excited yet composed.

Suddenly, they were reminded of three and a half years ago at the Zhou family in Canglan City.

Weren’t they something like the current Feng Ling Bamboo then, arrogant and prideful?

But what did that lead to in the end?

Nothing but endless regret and guilt, right?

Now, it seemed as though that scene was repeating itself—it was just in a different setting!

As Zhou Lingyao reflected on this, a sense of melancholy washed over him.

Zhou Lingyi, however, looked upon Feng Ling Bamboo with a gaze filled with sorrow for her.

Some things, once missed, bring a lifetime of regret that cannot be undone!

Without having interacted with Zhou Yan, one could never grasp how frighteningly talented he was, nor how potent his ability to enhance his strength!

…

“Father, this sword, I’ve renamed it ‘Heaven Suppressing Sword’, to be the sword that suppresses Zhou Yuntian.

Please accept it with a smile, Father.”

With a flicker of his figure and no visible energy ripple, Zhou Yan appeared beside Zhou Wangchen, bowed, and presented the sword with both hands.

“Good, good, good.”

Zhou Wangchen looked at Zhou Yan, his eyes filled with profound pride and joy; even though aged, with wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, his back suddenly straightened as if reinvigorated.

Holding the sword, he shook it vigorously, and it slotted into place on his back in a very formal manner.

“Father, here is another gift, a suit of Combat Armor personally crafted by your son.

Father, combine it with your Essence Blood and Soul Power, and refine it.”

Before an assembly, Zhou Yan unbolted that terrifying Spirit Armor; upon its unveiling, the immense Life Energy and formidable defensive aura made everyone’s eyes pop!

“Good!” Zhou Wangchen did not refuse.

He knew Zhou Yan was doing this to elevate his status, and although he wished for Zhou Yan to use it himself, he couldn’t let down the filial piety being offered at this moment.

Zhou Wangchen reached out to take the Spirit Armor, but Zhou Yan did not let go immediately.

Yet Zhou Wangchen could already feel the mountainous weight.

Instantly, he understood that while Zhou Yan kept silent, this silent action was to spare him from the embarrassment of potentially dropping the heavy Armor.

This thoughtful gesture was just like the ‘Yunjin’ from the past, unique to none but Zhou Wangchen, who was momentarily lost in thought before summoning a vast energy to take hold of the Armor.

His feet suddenly sunk down, and the ground cratered under the immense pressure.

“Hisss—”

Many Cultivators, such as those from the Da Li Family, Da Xia Family, and other powerhouses saw the otherworldly nature of this Spirit Armor and became even more appreciative of Zhou Yan.

Other Cultivators, though somewhat perplexed, were nevertheless taken aback by the gravity of the Armor, drawing a sharp breath.

Then, as Zhou Yan had instructed, Zhou Wangchen condensed his Essence Blood and a strain of his Soul to secure the suit of Armor.

With that, Zhou Yan finally released it cheerfully, disregarding everyone else, “Father, let’s drink!

I toast to you!”

“Good, we drink!”

…

“Family Head Zhou, Elder Xing, Uncle Zhou Han; Zhou Gucheng, Zhou Ying, Zhou Yi, and also Zhou Ting, Zhou Ting, Zhou Yuan, Zhou Bi, Zhou Yao, Zhou Momo, Zhou Xian, Zhou Lingyi, and Zhou Lingyao, let’s all have a drink.”

“Good, I’ll join you for that drink!”

“Zhou Yan, cheers!”

“Alright, Young Master Zhou Yan!”

“Alright, Brother Zhou Yan!”

“Brother Zhou Yan, cheers!”

…

Ignoring everyone, Zhou Yan tossed wine pots at the familiar Family Head Zhou and the three generations of the Zhou Family before raising his glass to drink with them, his spirit soaring to the skies!

This scene also stirred the emotions of the audience.

Passion and fervor, arrogance and heroic spirit, at this moment, defined Zhou Yan’s characteristics as a genius: unrestrained and invincibly arrogant.

The legend of Zhou Yan, the True Spirit Level Spiritualist genius who had broken through the fourth stage, was being echoed far and wide at this moment.

“Toast to the song of life, how many years in a lifetime!

My Sword Dao encompasses Heaven, Earth, humanity, and all beings.

Sword Heart Heaven and Earth, Yin Yang Five Elements Tao, is the true Tao!

The true Tao, who besides me, with me, invincible!”

“My Sword Dao only recognizes myself as the enemy, the rest are merely short-term goals!”

“A host of minor characters, regardless of whatever schemes and tricks, will be crushed by absolute strength, trampled and shattered in one fell swoop!”

Zhou Yan, as he drank, proclaimed his lofty ambitions loudly for all of Heaven and Earth to hear!

He was like a madman!

It seemed, at this moment, that regardless of what Heaven or any deity, or the Tao of Heaven and Earth, they were all insignificant in his eyes; should the divine arrive, he would also kill, also slaughter!

Those who block me shall perish!

This was extreme confidence!

With me, invincible, only I can prove the Tao, everything else falls at my feet!

Such haughtiness should have been laughable to all, but when people sensed the terrifying presence of life energy that was ignited by the alcohol, and recalled the shock of the fourth-stage Tao chants that reverberated through time, the cultivators couldn’t help but feel awe-stricken.

It was as if they were truly recognizing such a person for the first time, and all the shameful images of the past Zhou Wangchen were washed away just because he stood by Zhou Yan’s side.

No one would remember such a Zhou Wangchen, replaced by this genius son who seemed to fear neither Heaven nor Earth and even dared to trample on deities.

What more could Zhou Wangchen ask for in his life?!

How domineering was Zhou Yan’s speech?!

The people of the world were nothing in his eyes, and he only considered himself an enemy!

Who besides me, with me, invincible!

At this moment, Zhou Yan stood there while countless women wished they could throw themselves at him, feeling utterly content with even the slightest closeness to Zhou Yan.

Moreover, numerous talents from various families showed feelings of jealousy, envy, admiration, and wariness with complex expressions.

Among them, especially Xiao Linlin and Xiao Chan’er, their gazes had turned to regret and dimness.

…

Originally, this was supposed to be another embarrassing moment for Zhou Wangchen, yet it ended with such a scene.

Zhou Yan and Zhou Wangchen reveled in drink, even ignoring the like of Li Shaqing.

The Family Head Zhou Cangmu and the elders were all joyously accepting congratulations from many family heads and ancestors.

The Great Zhou Family was buzzing with excitement.

The wrinkles of the elders were even filled with smiles!

But these were unrelated to Zhou Yan.

At this time, he stood in his own courtyard with Feng Lingqing, who had gained some enlightenment, quietly leaning on his shoulder.

The events of the day had already shaken the world, and Carefree Main City was boiling over!

Many powerful individuals who visited Carefree Main City refused to believe it, yet many cultivators had recorded the scene within the Sword Illusion Realm, causing the proud and domineering strong individuals who were preparing to visit Ancient Tomb Mountain to restrain themselves.

The status of the Zhou Family in Carefree Main City rose sharply, temporarily untouchable by anyone!

Even if some large families harbored other intentions, upon learning of the vague relationship between Zhou Yan and the Li Family, they too were taken aback, and their thoughts of inviting Zhou Yan to ‘visit’ and refine artifacts quickly faded!

Not to mention, the terrifying flames in Zhou Yan’s palm…

unknown to anyone, yet even in the Sword Illusion Realm, all the strong individuals felt fear and extreme wariness, obviously intimidated!

Thus, these individuals relayed the message further.

Even Li Shaqing used Flying Sword sound transmission, reporting this important message back to his family with the art of the Supreme Sword Dao!

“Young Master…

I’m sorry about what happened during the day.

I sensed it but couldn’t rebut my sister, fearing things would worsen, so I didn’t come out to support the Young Master,” Feng Lingqing expressed her guilt and conflict at the time.

Her heart was with Zhou Yan, but Feng Ling Bamboo was her only sister.

“I know, you are you, and your sister is your sister, it’s not related to you!

But by doing so, I have put you in a difficult position,” Zhou Yan spoke softly.

The day’s events, like a dream, but even if it happened again, he would do the same, unrestrained, freely slaughtering.

“Young Master, you’re so kind!” Feng Lingqing was deeply moved.

“You should not worry about this matter, I have a clear idea of what to do,” Zhou Yan said after some thought, calmly.

“Alright, I won’t interfere…

Young Master, you’ll be fine in Carefree Main City because of various reasons, and no one will move against you, but soon we have to head for Ancient Tomb Mountain, and even the Da Li Family there would probably want to remove you quickly…

Young Master, please be cautious,” Feng Lingqing said with hesitation and concern.