Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao

Chapter 1612 - 128: That’s Way Too Much! (2)

"Also, I’ll entrust a guardian will into the Yellow Bell. That way, once the Heavenly Mechanism Sect faces a fatal crisis, the Yellow Bell will strike on its own!"

"And those carvings in the Heavenly Mechanism Hall, they’re basically scribbles from a three-year-old, ugly as hell. Later I’ll erase them all and re-do the engraving."

"From now on, the Heavenly Mechanism Sect will become the number one sect under Heaven."

Zhou Yan said casually.

His tone was, to put it mildly, insanely bold.

As soon as he finished, the nine Elders beside him all had the muscles on their old faces twitching violently. Obviously, they’d been shocked stupid by Zhou Yan’s words.

Thirty-Three Heavens Road? Repair it?

Who the hell do you think you are?

You think just because you killed a few Soul Condensation Realm Cultivators, you’re Invincible under Heaven?

And you’re going to erase the Emperor Patterns in the Heavenly Mechanism Hall?

Have you fucking not woken up yet? Those are Emperor Patterns! You little brat think you can understand that?

The nine Elders’ expressions instantly turned extremely strange. If not for the fact that Zhou Yan’s temperament was vicious and his methods ruthless, the nine Elders would probably have already jumped out, pointing at his nose and cursing him out.

Instead it was Zhuge Xiye who just stared dazedly at Zhou Yan, at a loss for words.

It felt like this scene was just too damn theatrical.

Her heart was filled with Endless doubts, Endless confusion—A Cultivator with no cultivation at all can wield a Holy Ancestor Weapon?

Did the rules of Heaven and Earth get bugged?

Or has her, Zhuge Xiye’s, understanding failed to keep up with the times?

And also, a Cultivator with no cultivation at all can activate the Ten Thousand Souls Heavenly Mechanism Order and last a whole hour without dying? Without being drained dry into a mummy?

Instead, after activation, his Spirit was vigorous, like he’d swallowed a supreme tonic pill?

This was simply absurd. Ridiculous!

Zhuge Xiye was a bit dazed, a bit speechless.

Clearly, she had considered every possible outcome—except this one.

At this moment, Zhou Yan’s gaze had already fallen on her.

Zhuge Xiye instinctively took a step back.

She herself didn’t know why she retreated like that, but it seemed she already didn’t quite dare to face Zhou Yan.

"What you said, about being my Maid, you have to keep your word. Although to me, letting you be my Maid is you reaching way above your station, for now I don’t exactly have a better choice."

"For the sake of your ancestor’s achievements, I’ll reluctantly accept you as my Maid!"

Zhou Yan said.

The moment those words came out, many Disciples of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect were stunned, staring wide-eyed.

Damn, just how crazy do you have to be to talk like that!

Even though Zhou Yan had previously slaughtered many Saint Heirs and Holy Daughters, and even killed a powerful old man, this string of lines he was spouting was still way too much for people to swallow.

The white-robed Female Sect Master nodded slightly and said, "Since it was agreed upon before, then we’ll leave it at that."

"As for the Thirty-Three Heavens Road and the carvings in the Heavenly Mechanism Hall, we’ll discuss those later."

"For now, let’s first complete the ceremony for you becoming the Heavenly Mechanism Saint Son."

The white-robed Female Sect Master of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect clearly also had no way to deal with Zhou Yan at the moment. She could only get this matter done first and save the headaches for later.

"Fine. Honestly, a simple ceremony like this doesn’t need to be made so complicated anyway."

Zhou Yan said.

"You think I want to? It’s all because of you!"

The white-robed Female Sect Master suddenly glared at Zhou Yan in annoyed anger, and in that instant, a hint of feminine charm actually appeared.

Zhou Yan was slightly stunned and said, "Sect Master is better like this, with some feminine flavor. Before, you were too stiff, a bit too inhuman. Didn’t feel very good."

Zhou Yan spoke very casually, directly voicing whatever was in his heart.

However, said like this, it sounded pretty much like he was flirting with the Female Sect Master, and the faces of the many Elders immediately turned gloomy and uncertain.

But no one dared go against Zhou Yan anymore, because he could very well suddenly make a move and flip the table on the spot.

If they were cut down by Zhou Yan here, their reputations would stink for the rest of their lives.

As for Zhou Yan? None of the Elders or Disciples thought this shameless guy—who loved bragging, loved shooting his mouth off, and was also vicious and cruel—would care about something as cheap as saving face.

Because from beginning to end, there wasn’t a single thing he said that didn’t make people feel utterly ashamed.

How could someone like that be afraid of losing face?

So, after Zhou Yan finished speaking, quite a few Heavenly Mechanism Sect Disciples were clearly a bit stunned, and some Saint Heirs and Holy Daughters were even more dumbfounded, obviously unable to quite get a handle on Zhou Yan’s personality.

"You’re getting more and more presumptuous, daring to say anything that comes to mind!"

The Heavenly Mechanism Sect Female Sect Master’s face darkened as she spoke unhappily.

"Just speaking my mind, that’s all. Besides, it’s not like I flirted with you, so you don’t need to give me that face. Coming to the Heavenly Mechanism Sect means I’m looking up to your Heavenly Mechanism Sect!"

Zhou Yan said calmly.

The Heavenly Mechanism Sect Female Sect Master was a bit annoyed, but in front of such a big crowd, she didn’t want to lower her status by arguing with Zhou Yan.

After all, she was the Sect Master.

So the Heavenly Mechanism Sect Female Sect Master merely said, "I won’t argue with you for now. Let’s proceed with the ceremony to announce your identity."

After speaking, the Heavenly Mechanism Sect Female Sect Master stopped looking at Zhou Yan and instead gazed in all directions. Then she immediately activated the Heavenly Mechanism Ancient Array in the Void, and from the Ancient Array, streams of Heavenly Mechanism Power Derived forth.

However, the Heavenly Mechanism Spirit was clearly somewhat weakened, so the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion formed in the Void no longer looked as solid as before.

The Heavenly Mechanism Sect Female Sect Master knew this perfectly well. She knew that a great amount of Heavenly Mechanism Power had been Devoured by the Yellow Bell, so she couldn’t help but glare at Zhou Yan once more.

Still, she also felt somewhat fortunate in her heart—fortunate that Zhou Yan hadn’t kept talking back to her or making a scene, otherwise her position as Sect Master of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect would have been called into question, and might even give rise to some very nasty rumors.

The Heavenly Mechanism Sect Female Sect Master gradually flew toward the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion that had been formed through the Derivation of the Heavenly Mechanism Power.

Meanwhile, Zhuge Xiye gave Zhou Yan a glance and said, "Come on, let’s step onto the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion together."

"Can’t walk up there. I have no Realm."

Zhou Yan said calmly.

Those words drew a wave of boos.

"You—"

Zhuge Xiye felt a bit wronged as well. She’d kindly called out to Zhou Yan to come with her, and had already talked herself into accepting the fact that she’d be a Maid for a week, but with Zhou Yan acting like this, she immediately felt a bit uncomfortable again.

It was as if Zhou Yan were mocking her for being blind.

"I really don’t have any Cultivation, so you go up first, then I’ll jump up. Or you can hold my hand and pull me up."

Zhou Yan looked at the height. He really couldn’t fly up there, but with a light jump, he could indeed leap up.

Zhou Yan had not the slightest intention of gloating; instead, his tone was very calm yet very straightforward.

Zhuge Xiye froze for a moment, looked Zhou Yan over carefully, and asked, "Then how were you so strong before—"

"That was just momentum, Sword Dao, Heavenly Mechanism Skill, and the Ten Thousand Souls Heavenly Mechanism Order working together. But I myself, for the moment, still don’t have any Realm."

"However, once you become my Maid and teach me the basics, I’ll be able to get stronger very quickly."

Zhou Yan said seriously.

Zhuge Xiye felt like she’d just seen a ghost. This was the most bizarre thing she’d ever encountered, bar none.

It seemed that in this lifetime, nothing could be more bizarre than this.

But Zhuge Xiye already knew this was the truth.

Because with Zhou Yan’s "pride and arrogance," he absolutely would not lie about something like this.

So, after a brief hesitation, she said, "Then I’ll go up first."

"Alright!"

Zhou Yan nodded. He had thought Zhuge Xiye would hold his hand and lead him up onto the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. Looked like this woman still wasn’t used to the identity of a Maid yet!

"Forget it, if she won’t take me up, I’ll just jump up myself. Worst case, I’ll properly train this Maid who doesn’t know her place later."

Zhou Yan muttered to himself, and Zhuge Xiye, who had just turned to leave, almost stumbled—she had heard every single word Zhou Yan said.

Zhuge Xiye glared at Zhou Yan in exactly the same way, then went up to the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion even faster.

At this moment, Zhou Yan didn’t hesitate either. He lightly stamped his feet, and the ground suddenly shook. With a boom, his body shot straight into the sky.

"Boom!"

He landed directly on the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, and the entire Pavilion in the Void suddenly trembled a few times, as if it were about to collapse.

The color drained from Zhuge Xiye’s face as she stood beside Zhou Yan.

And the white-robed Female Sect Master standing in front of the two of them also cast Zhou Yan a glance full of mixed surprise and doubt, an obvious look of reproach in her eyes—Brat, you’ve gone too far! Are you trying to tear down the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion?!