Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao

Chapter 1613 - 129: Who Else Refuses to Submit?

The Female Sect Master of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect stood atop the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, her gaze sweeping across the cloud-like dense gathering of cultivators.

She knew that most of these cultivators undoubtedly harbored a lot of dissatisfaction in their hearts.

However, none of them showed even the slightest hint of it.

Zhou Yan’s formidable presence had clearly taken root deeply, completely intimidating everyone here.

From this day forth, as long as Zhou Yan was present, or rather, as long as the Yellow Bell was present, the Heavenly Mechanism Sect would undoubtedly stand firm.

This was something accomplished by an ordinary disciple without cultivation or realm.

He achieved something that many Sect Masters throughout the generations had not.

Though in many ways Zhou Yan does have certain...less favorable qualities, just this point alone is enough to overshadow all those negative aspects.

Under such circumstances, why would the Female Sect Master of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect make things difficult for Zhou Yan at such a crucial moment?

So, after pondering for a moment, she released the breath of the Heavenly Mechanism, deploying the Tao of Heavenly Mechanism, deriving the Rule Power of the Heavenly Mechanism, revealing a glow of Heavenly Mechanism Dao Rhythm.

Amid the glow, her voice emerged: "The Holy Spirit Era, Year 134,000, the first generation Heavenly Mechanism Saint Son of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect--Zhou Yan, is now formally establishing the Tao!"

"Henceforth, the Heavenly Mechanism Saint Son Zhou Yan and the Heavenly Mechanism Saintess Zhuge Xiye will become the new chief senior brothers under the Sect Master of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, wielding Half Sect Master authority."

"From this moment on, wherever the Heavenly Mechanism Saint Son is present, it will signify the honor and will of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect."

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Pronouncing the Heavenly Dao, deriving runes, presenting the Heavenly Mechanism Power for empowerment, and so forth.

At this moment, Zhou Yan was endowed with endless Heavenly Mechanism Power, his mental state slightly ascending.

This slight ascension, although seemingly insignificant, is already quite remarkable for someone of Zhou Yan’s mental state.

Furthermore, post-ascension, Zhou Yan could deeply appreciate the wondrous aspects of the Heavenly Mechanism Power, already possessing much insight and coming to a sudden understanding of certain things. Given time to reflect, his Heavenly Mechanism Tao would not be inferior to Zhuge Xiye.

While pondering, Zhou Yan noticed the Female Sect Master of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect had finished speaking, and the multitude of cultivators respectfully stood up, applauding warmly.

The atmosphere on site was quite lively, as if the prior environment of slaughter had never existed.

At this moment, the Female Sect Master of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect raised her hand slightly, and the place immediately quieted down.

Then, the Female Sect Master of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect smiled slightly and said, "Now, let the Heavenly Mechanism Saint Son Zhou Yan say a few words to everyone."

Upon saying so, she stepped aside, giving Zhou Yan a meaningful look, her eyes conveying: "Zhou Yan, now that you are the Heavenly Mechanism Saint Son, you must weigh your words and actions. After this incident, the Heavenly Mechanism Sect is likely to become the world’s adversary, and our disciples may face numerous challenges ahead."

The Female Sect Master of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect was well-intentioned, and all her words were conveyed through her gaze without being spoken aloud.

She knew Zhou Yan would understand.

Sure enough, Zhou Yan returned a nonchalant look, indicating he understood, then he moved to the forefront of the pavilion.

Then, the Female Sect Master of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect and Zhuge Xiye stood on either side of Zhou Yan, giving the impression that both seemed like maids to Zhou Yan.

Zhou Yan clasped his hands behind his back, his gaze calm as he looked down at everyone below, as if observing from above.

This posture already exuded the demeanor of someone truly in a position of power.

Yet, Zhou Yan displayed nothing further, simply standing there.

Below, many cultivators immediately fell into profound silence, filled with threads of tension and unease.

"Thank you all for honoring us with your presence at the Heavenly Mechanism Sect for the selection ceremony of the Heavenly Mechanism Saint Son."

"Although many have come with ulterior motives, it doesn’t matter. As long as the Heavenly Mechanism Sect’s interests are unaffected, your intentions and thoughts are irrelevant."

"In my heart, Zhou Yan recognizes only two types—friends, who deserve respect and mutual assistance. The other type is enemies, who should be eradicated completely."

"I hope that the friends present here will align with the Heavenly Mechanism Sect instead of becoming adversaries."

"Of course, becoming an enemy is no issue, as killing a million or ten million makes no difference to me, Zhou Yan; it’s mere slaughter."

After speaking calmly, Zhou Yan’s gaze suddenly turned toward a group of cultivators in the Heavenly Mechanism Sect.

His gaze seemed to suddenly become much colder.

At this moment, all the cultivators felt a jolt in their hearts, evidently imbued with fear.

At this time, the white-clothed Female Sect Master beside Zhou Yan also appeared somewhat unsettled.

Clearly, she knew Zhou Yan was about to stir up trouble again.

Indeed, at this moment, Zhou Yan’s gaze locked onto two cultivators.

Two well-known, authoritative, and esteemed cultivators within the Heavenly Mechanism Sect.

The two disciples were named ’Zhang Yuyang’ and ’Xia Houchen,’ both always coveting the position of senior brother.

And recently, they had seemed eager to take down and eliminate Zhou Yan.