Zhou Yan bade farewell to Jiang Xing, and also said goodbye to Lee Lianqing.

He said goodbye to the past, and also to all the yearnings and obsessions in his heart.

With a single thought, his heart became clear, and all obsessions and self converged together.

Releasing the shackles in his heart, all Tao converged together, forming a new Zhou Yan.

Zhou Yan was still Zhou Yan, but he coexisted with the Holy Spirit Evil Venerable, or rather, he had resurrected the obsession within himself.

This step, if not stopped, would inevitably happen.

This was the situation with Hou Chen back then.

If Hou Chen had tried his best to prevent the obsession, the obsession would have been severed repeatedly, presenting a situation similar to that of Bi Shui Fairy and Lee Su Nu.

But now, having let go of the obsession, allowing it to grow, after completing its struggle for self, it gained control of the body.

Then, as if through osmosis, it merged.

The result is that Hou Chen is still Hou Chen.

Zhou Yan is still Zhou Yan.

This is a complex yet simple transformation.

This transformation is also that of Zhou Wangchen’s own, as well as Hou Chen’s, Jiang Xing’s, and Zhou Yan’s.

It seems that every Holy Spirit with an obsession undergoes such a transformation.

In this transformation, Zhou Yan passed through endless singularities and entered the depths of the Emperor Soul Clan.

He did not intend to see any secrets; he just wanted to look around and see what kind of changes were happening in the world inside and outside the Life Magic Cube.

The world is still the world, in dark places it’s still dark, and in bright places, there is still light.

However, in Zhou Yan’s eyes, the darkness was not completely dark; and the light was not powerful enough.

It seems that there are always uncomfortable changes in the world, affecting all the changes, unable to fully indulge or grow.

Zhou Yan traveled through many places and saw many sights, but the feeling was the same.

Finally, he left the Emperor Soul Clan and came to the domain of the Emperor Ancient Clan.

There, Lee Ran saw the newly rebuilt Sacrificial Heaven Ancient City.

The Sacrificial Heaven Ancient City was as dark as hell, yet within the darkness, there was the most beautiful light.

Within it, the Elf Domain contained beautiful life energy, with the origin of life energy so rich that it was almost suffocating.

If there is a pure land in this world, maybe this could be one.

Upon Zhou Yan’s arrival, he was immediately discovered by the Holy Spirit.

Or rather, wherever he went, he would be discovered by powerful Holy Spirits.

Zhou Yan came to the Land of the Life Ancient Tree in the Elf Domain, where he saw many Elf Clan members cultivating enlightenment beside the ancient tree.

They still didn’t know that the age of Nirvana was coming, still unaware that the event of endless annihilation was about to happen.

Zhou Yan did not disturb them, nor did he release any trace of his presence.

With his ability and realm, if he didn’t want lives to know of his existence, those immortal lives would never know.

However, when he appeared, several very familiar Holy Spirits also appeared.

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"I don’t know why the Holy Spirit Evil Venerable has graced our Sacrificial Heaven Ancient City?"

A familiar voice asked.

The words were filled with a cold tone.

Zhou Yan gazed intently, and saw Jiang Yuning, Mu Qingyan, and Feng Zishuang, along with Zhou Lingyi, all appearing.

Beside them, there were two others, Yanyan, and Hou Chen.

Six Holy Spirits, in each of their eyes, there was an inexplicable coldness and a hint of hatred.

"Can’t you recognize me?"

Zhou Yan quietly asked.

This question caused a small ripple, but that was all.

"In your eyes, although I cannot see the struggle of obsession, you are you, and our husband is our husband."

Jiang Yuning said after a moment of silence.

Mu Qingyan just quietly looked at Zhou Yan, as if wanting to see through something.

However, for the time being, she ultimately could not see through, even though she was a strong one among the Holy Spirits.

"Hmm, what you said makes sense."

Zhou Yan nodded, not arguing over anything.

He did not come back to reunite, but merely to take a look around.

Every being has many affections for their home; even the Holy Spirit Evil Venerable is no different.

As Zhou Yan spoke, his gaze then turned to Feng Zishuang, Zhou Lingyi, Yanyan, and Hou Chen.

His gaze was calm and steady as always, consistently showcasing the demeanor of the Holy Spirit Evil Venerable.

However, at this moment, Hou Chen suddenly took a step forward, looking earnestly at Zhou Yan, and said: "Father, even if all the Holy Spirits and beings in the world don’t believe in Father, your child Hou Chen believes in you. Believes that Father is Father, never to be replaced by any existence."

"Just like when Hou Chen plunged into darkness, and Father cared about Hou Chen."

"Your child Hou Chen feels the same!"

Hou Chen said sincerely, emotionally honest, and extremely earnest.

This was his heartfelt voice, and also his own obsession.

Zhou Yan gently nodded, and said: "You are a good child. But this time I’m just here to take a look, so you don’t need to be on guard or worry."

"I won’t get close to you, nor will I kill you."

"I know you are not afraid of death, but while alive, take a good look at your family and friends around you, time is really running out."

As Zhou Yan spoke, he cast a deep gaze at the people around him.