Zhou Yan released Tai Chu Yin Qi with the Jade Tripod, then used the Wan Hun Sword Dao taught by the Wan Hun Ancestor to slay, manifesting the powerful restraining ability of the Wan Hun Sword Dao.

After the Wan Hun Sword Dao, the Tai Chu Yin Qi displayed a restraining effect akin to water putting out fire, showing a one-sided suppression effect.

This effect, although not as perverse as the previous Ultimate Secret in refining Tai Chu Yin Qi, still has a powerful restraining and suppressing effect.

This kind of effect is also an incredibly powerful means for cultivators.

And given that Zhou Yan said this method would be taught entirely, how could the cultivators of the Sky Sword Sect not be pleased?

Zhou Yan recalled the basics of the Ten Thousand Ghost Sword Dao, then corresponded it to the advancements in the Wan Hun Sword Dao, explaining the overall effects of the Wan Hun Sword Dao to the sect disciples while analyzing the method of perfecting this Dao.

After analyzing, Zhou Yan believed that at the beginning of the Wan Hun Sword Dao, one must master the Ten Thousand Ghost Sword Dao to grasp it faster.

After repeatedly deriving it, Zhou Yan found this situation very evident, clearly like a gradual process, very mysterious.

However, Zhou Yan understood, this might be the most reasonable step, after all, rashly comprehending the Wan Hun Sword Dao, the difficulty is indeed immense, even if it is only beyond the Ultimate Secret of the Wan Hun Sword Dao.

Therefore, after careful consideration, Zhou Yan looked around and waved to quiet all the excited cultivators.

At this point, even important figures from the sect like Chen Tianjian and Chen Wanxiao seemed to follow Zhou Yan's commands, complying fully.

Zhou Yan presented the specific secrets of the Wan Hun Sword Dao, the difficulty of which was equally astonishing, but among the numerous cultivators there was no doubt, rather, they all looked at Zhou Yan with great anticipation and hope.

"All my senior brothers, junior brothers, senior sisters, junior sisters, you have seen the other abilities and rule changes of the Wan Hun Sword Dao before, and although there is still difficulty, since I've said I will teach you this Dao, I will certainly do so.

Therefore, to complement this Dao, I have broken it down into another foundational Dao. On this foundational Dao, there is no difficulty in cultivation. After mastering this foundational Dao, cultivating the Wan Hun Sword Dao will be much easier.

It might even save you at least ten times the time, improving your cultivation speed by at least a hundredfold."

Zhou Yan's voice echoed in the hearts of all the cultivators.

The cultivators of the Sky Sword Sect were shocked to look at Zhou Yan, but they no longer shouted or got excited, after all, they had been continuously astonished by Zhou Yan, nearly becoming numb.

Now, as Zhou Yan speaks of important Dao, even if they are excited, they must control it, therefore, many cultivators' Divine Body trembled continuously, twitching occasionally, as if they had a seizure.

This scene was undoubtedly very delightful, and as Zhou Yan's gaze swept through, seeing some cultivators getting excited and shivering but still concentrating and holding their breath, his face couldn't help but bloom with many smiles.

"This Dao, I call it the initial version of the Wan Hun Sword Dao — the Ten Thousand Ghost Sword Dao. And the foundational cultivation method of the Ten Thousand Ghost Sword Dao is the basic rules of the corresponding Sword Dao, among which the Yin Spirit Life and Death Sword, Resentful Spirit Bloom and Wither Sword, and so on all have undeniable effects, the method of enlightenment is..."

Zhou Yan had no intention of hiding, and he sensed absolute sincerity through the sect cultivators' changes.

The cultivators here were not all from the sect but were selected.

This was due to the discerning abilities of Chen Tianjian, Chen Wanxiao, and others.

So, the cultivators who could come here had at least passed the trial of the two, and Zhou Yan believed in them, so he shared this Dao without any caution.

Even if — it really got learned by cultivators from other sects, Zhou Yan did not mind.

After all, the Wan Hun Sword Dao is a Dao that benefits the entire Dark God Domain, moreover, apart from the Sky Sword Sect, only loose cultivators and some isolated small forces cultivate Sword Dao. The Dao cultivated by other sect forces is mostly spears and clubs, so even if they want to learn, it is not entirely compatible.

Zhou Yan carefully explained, from initial entry to gradual mastery, imparting all the secrets of the Ten Thousand Ghost Sword Dao without the slightest reservation.

Afterward, he recorded the process of this explanation into a Sword Illusion Realm, and then condensed an Ancient Array like a mirror projection on the scene, demonstrating the changes of this Sword Dao on the array.

When Chen Tianjian, Chen Wanxiao, and the elders saw this mirror ancient array, their faces lit up with expressions that were as splendid as if flowers were blooming, those expressions were as colorful as could be imagined.

Especially Chen Tianjian and Chen Wanxiao, they looked at Zhou Yan laughing and crying, their facial muscles twitching incessantly, unable to speak for a long while.

Meanwhile, the other cultivators weren't fools, this unique style of presentation by the mirror projection of the ancient array, how familiar it was!

Isn't this just the various artistic presentation styles of Sun Chengfeng!

This, in essence, was admitting it without even being hit.

"Zhou Yan, you, you, you really make us look at you with new eyes!"

Chen Tianjian said with a crying tone.

This could really take away his words, and it could be said it was Zhou Yan who brought both the glory and the ridicule — after all, if Zhou Yan hadn't set up Sun Chengfeng, how would Sun Chengfeng have become a laughingstock to everyone in the world?

"Heh heh, average, average, third in the world."

Zhou Yan laughed softly and said casually.

His relaxed and carefree words, however, brought laughter from the sect cultivators, such a casual statement suddenly made everyone feel comfortable as if the process of those unworthy deeds involving Sun Chengfeng wouldn't be deliberately pursued.

But Zhou Yan continued, "Sun Chengfeng wants to kill me, and the Heavenly Inheritor Venerable behind him even ambushed me on the road, simply bringing disaster upon themselves. If you don't seek death, you won't die. Originally, I had no means to deal with Sun Chengfeng, but when I returned to the sect, I just happened to notice this scene."

On the day of Enlightenment, I learned a Concealing Technique out of curiosity and tried it out, and witnessed such a shocking scene.

Honestly, I was utterly astonished at that moment, and immediately felt boundless admiration for Sun Chengfeng, our remarkable Senior Brother.

With such charisma, the sheer masculinity and iron-blooded spirit of a true man, how could I not give him some publicity?"

"So, I did some free publicity for him, making him famous throughout the world. After doing all that, I quietly left, concealing my contributions and identity."

"I think I've been quite good to him because if someone else wanted to kill me, I might've just killed them with a single sword strike, leaving no trace."

Zhou Yan chuckled.

His casual way of speaking, with an air of carefree abandon and a unique devilish charm, captivated many female cultivators from the Sect, wishing they could throw themselves at him.

"This scoundrel! What a rogue! He's absolutely dreadful!"

Among the crowd, Mo Yuyao stomped her foot lightly, blushing as she spat softly.

"Our little junior brother is just too naughty!" Feng Cailing also couldn't help but laugh.

"Little junior brother is so bad, with all his talk about 'concealing contributions and identity,' he speaks way too casually."

Feng Caixuan murmured to herself, her cheeks flushed with a lovely hue.

Not just Mo Yuyao and others, but even the remaining sect cultivators were drawn in by Zhou Yan's way of speaking.

Gradually phrases like 'no death without action,' and 'quietly leaving while concealing one's contribution' became popular within the Sect.

...

"Ahem, okay, everyone, don't get distracted, losing concentration is not good at all. Don't be surprised, continue with your Enlightenment."

Zhou Yan chuckled, bringing the Sect's cultivators back to their senses, refocusing on cultivation and Enlightenment.

Meanwhile, Chen Tianjian, Chen Wanxiao, and even Feng Yunyan, and other Elders were at a loss whether to laugh or cry, just shaking their heads in great bemusement.

Things had already happened, and Zhou Yan was so outstanding—nowadays his combat power was simply astonishing, and his talent had even triggered the Immortal Pool to sprinkle Immortal Light, framing his fame in the Dark God Domain.

Such a genius, to hold it in your hands and be afraid it might melt, how could anyone criticize?

So, besides giving a bitter smile, what else could be done?

Chen Tianjian pondered for a long time, not only did he have no intention to criticize, but he also sighed, giving a thumbs-up, which meant—I'm convinced!

And Chen Wanxiao, the old man, was blowing his beard and glaring for half a day, yet he also had nothing to say, so he simply went to understand the Ten Thousand Ghost Sword Dao, ignoring that shameless person.

...

After the Ten Thousand Ghost Sword Dao, it was the Ten Thousand Soul Sword Dao.

Once you have some insight into the Ten Thousand Ghost Sword Dao, the Ten Thousand Soul Sword Dao becomes a bit easier.

However, without completely understanding the Ten Thousand Ghost Sword Dao, the difficulty of the Ten Thousand Soul Sword Dao will escalate step by step, so Zhou Yan also included a Sword Illusion Realm in his teaching so that cultivators could replicate it for further contemplation.

As for it being spread by the cultivators, Zhou Yan was not concerned.

Having publicly conveyed the Tao, Zhou Yan had already contemplated all possible outcomes, so he withheld nothing, imparting the complete Ten Thousand Soul Sword Dao.

In the Early Stage, the teachings were rather superficial, Zhou Yan nonchalant and unrestrained, while the cultivators felt relaxed.

But as it progressed, they became more complex, and Zhou Yan grew more serious, exuding a natural authority that commanded respect, as the aura of a king resurfaced, thus the cultivators became extremely solemn and focused.

Conveying such Dao is a lengthy process, definitely more than just a day or two's work.

Thus, Zhou Yan spent nearly half a month in that place conveying the two Dao thoroughly.

Upon completion, Zhou Yan also gained significantly, as reviewing old teachings brought new insights, allowing him to grasp various transformational forms and derivation methods of the Ultimate Secret of the Ten Thousand Soul Sword Dao, equivalent to an advancement in the Dao itself.

This Sudden Enlightenment and progress gave Zhou Yan an impulse to break through, but he suppressed it.

The Wenhua Palace possesses the cultural Totem, and allegedly understanding this Totem can cleanse the level of one's Realm.

If the Totem Power is understood before a breakthrough, it can significantly transform the Realm, even elevating the corresponding Divine Soul level.

This is also why Zhou Yan didn't seek further advancement.

(Yesterday there were supposed to be four updates, but there weren't, so today is the first of eight updates.)

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