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Novel: [The Primordial Law]
Volume 4: [Shuangsheng Dao Sect (Twin Rice Sect)]
Chapter 68 (323): [Master Guan]
(68th of Volume 4)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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Li Weiyi and the five Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors shattered Si Kong Yanlun's Ghost Fire palm Seal.
Seeing Yang Qingxi still standing by, seemingly genuinely considering joining forces with them, Li Weiyi decided to retreat.
He stowed the five little ones and the Earth Spirit Cub into his Insect Pouch, preparing to dive into the swamp's depths and escape using the Spatial Power of his Governor's Official Robe.
"Li, this move cost me five million Yongquan Coins. Don't come asking for more money later."
Yang Qingxi, standing on a river of Spiritual Qi, rose from the water and flew toward the Jade Boat, dual swords in hand.
She had realized the Jade Boat was the true escape treasure, but Si Kong Jingyuan was tightly restricting it.
Yang Qingchan, guiding six Bodhi Seeds and over eight hundred scriptures, flew toward the battlefield where Li Weiyi, Si Kong Yanlun, and Yi Zhouxue were fighting. She pried open a gap in the two powerhouses' Dao Heart Manifestations.
Li Weiyi couldn't decipher the Yang sisters' true intentions and dared not let Yang Qingchan get close.
He decisively plunged into the water.
As for the two people and two Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors on the Jade Boat, he could only hope Qi Xiao would act swiftly and activate the boat's flight capabilities to escape.
Yi Zhouxue and Si Kong Yanlun plunged into the water, following the scent of Li Weiyi's aura detected by their Dao Heart Manifestation.
Spiritual Qi coiled around him, determined to drag him back even if he used Water Evasion or Earth Evasion.
"Splash! Splash! Splash!"
Three figures burst from the water simultaneously, their faces contorted with terror as they fled at top speed.
"Boss, run! Everything down there... has come back to life!" Si Kong Yanlun roared in horror, warning Si Kong Jingyuan.
Li Weiyi, too, was terrified by the scene below. He scrambled back to the surface, barely managing to shout to Qi Xiao before he could even retrieve his Governor's Official Robe: "Control the Jade Boat! Escape immediately!"
It was too terrifying, like a Ghost Domain had descended.
On the Jade Boat, Yang Qingxi had just taken hold of the Ghost Banner when she turned back.
She saw the water behind Yi Zhouxue, Si Kong Yanlun, Li Weiyi, and Yang Qingchan ablaze with Ghost Fire.
Phantoms of Buddhist monks emerged from the flames. Some held Buddhist beads, others wooden fish, others staffs... all chanting sutras, their chanting echoing endlessly.
The corpses on the seabed began to rise, lifted by the Ghost Fire to the water's surface. They were so decayed that only their white bones remained, some still clinging to tattered armor or monk robes.
More and more Dead Spirits surfaced on the water.
"Whoosh!"
A Jade Boat sped across the surface, scooping up Li Weiyi and Yang Qingchan before soaring into the sky.
It then unleashed unparalleled speed, hurtling towards the massive hole thousands of meters above.
"Miss Yang, where are you taking us?" Qi Xiao asked.
Yang Qingxi stood at the bow, continuously channeling her Spiritual Qi into the Jade Boat.
"In this situation, the safest course is to ascend."
"Based on our calculations, the Truth Zen Forest lies directly above the Netherblack Swamp," Li Weiyi said, meditating to heal his injuries.
He then released five Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors from his Insect Pouch, secretly telepathically instructing them to remain vigilant against Yang Qingxi and Yang Qingchan.
He had no choice.
Even if Yang Qingxi and Yang Qingchan had genuinely intended to help earlier, both he and Tuoba Butuo were now severely injured.
Without the means to defend themselves, there was no guarantee they wouldn't turn on them.
Yang Qingxi raised her head, gazing at the massive hole above, which resembled a collapsed sky. .
She murmured to herself, "The layer above is indeed the Truth Zen Forest. But this colossal hole seems to lead even higher... Could it connect to the Sacred Heart Layer?"
Soon, the Jade Boat vanished into the pitch-black hole.
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The swamp below.
A Blood Mud Man, riding a coffin, drifted out from behind countless Dead Spirits.
Gazing at the jade light that had vanished into the massive chasm, it muttered to itself, "That young man... in just over a year, his combat strength has already reached such heights."
The Blood Mud Man was none other than Master Guan.
The Zen Hai Guanwu, Master Coffin, and Spirit Tablet Master had all followed the giant chasm to the Sacred Heart Layer, while Master Guan had remained behind to provide support.
When Li Weiyi had first arrived, Master Guan had noticed him immediately but dared not approach him.
First, Qi Xiao and Tuoba Butuo were present.
Second, he wasn't sure if an Immortal Realm Giant from the Twin Rice Sect was lurking in the shadows.
"Disperse now. Let's not make too much noise. If we attract an Immortal Realm Giant, I won't be able to withstand it in my current state."
Master Guan waved his hand lightly, and the Dead Spirits sank back into the water, abandoning their pursuit of Yi Zhouxue and his companions.
In the cavernous secret treasure vault.
Li Weiyi spent three hours stabilizing his injuries. He then stood up and surveyed the cave.
Qi Xiao, Tuoba Butuo, and Yang Qingchan were all present, but Yang Qingxi was nowhere to be seen.
The Cave Dwelling was vast, his footsteps echoing through the space.
Li Weiyi walked several hundred meters before spotting Yang Qingxi near the stone door and the entrance Formation, studying a Ghost Banner.
He approached her, his voice gentle: "Have you figured it out yet?"
Yang Qingxi looked up, glancing at him.
"Don't think I'm trying to claim it for myself! This place isn't safe. Si Kong Jingyuan and Si Kong Yanlun could come looking for us at any moment. I need to master a stronger power to deal with them."
Li Weiyi stared into her eyes: "Earlier, Miss Yang, were you trying to save me, or did you have other motives?"
"You actually suspect me? If I had other motives, do you think I would have given you a chance to heal?" Yang Qingxi retorted.
Li Weiyi nodded: "That makes sense. But there's one thing that doesn't add up. In the Netherblack Swamp, I was clearly at a disadvantage. Even if we had joined forces, our chances of winning were slim. Yet Miss Yang chose to help me instead of killing me. That makes no sense."
Yang Qingxi didn't immediately answer the question, instead falling into deep thought.
"Your potential far surpasses theirs. You're a far better partner. The combat prowess you displayed earlier earned my respect."
Li Weiyi stepped forward, stopping just a foot away from her.
He shook his head: "That's too far-fetched! Killing me would yield far greater benefits than cooperating with me."
Yang Qingxi felt Li Weiyi's aggressive pressure. Her heart raced, and she dared not meet his gaze.
Turning sideways, she said, "I don't believe those three would share any spoils with me after killing you."
Li Weiyi found her reaction amusing and took another half-step closer: "But I heard Si Kong Yanlun is deeply infatuated with you. He'd never turn against you."
"Him? It's just possessiveness! Can you stop crowding me? I feel like you're trying to take advantage of the situation!" Yang Qingxi retreated two steps as if fleeing.
Li Weiyi had never imagined that a woman as strong as Yang Qingxi could be so timid.
"Li," Yang Qingchan said, leaning against the stone wall with a smile, "let me tell you something: she might just be smitten with you! When a woman falls in love but refuses to admit it, many things become impossible to explain."
Yang Qingxi's eyes turned cold as she glared at her sister: "If I were truly someone who loses all reason to emotion, I would have acted long ago, not waited until he was in the most perilous moment."
"Acting at the most dangerous moment ensures he remembers it more vividly and feels deeper gratitude toward you," Yang Qingchan said, flashing a row of snow-white teeth, her red lips vibrant and moist.
Li Weiyi chimed in, "I actually find Second Miss Yang's explanation quite reasonable. Looks like I can't call you Qingxi anymore - it's too ambiguous. If I keep calling you that, you might actually start believing it! You're far too easily swayed!"
Li Weiyi laughed heartily, his aggressive demeanor melting away, replaced by his usual carefree attitude as he strode into the cave.
Regardless, Li Weiyi's perception of Yang Qingxi had completely changed this time. He could see she genuinely wanted to help him escape.
Standing by his side in his most perilous moment was no small feat.
As for her true motives - whether it was calculation, long-term planning, the Sui Sect's intentions, or even a sliver of genuine affection - it ultimately didn't matter.
They were all clear-minded and rational individuals, not easily swayed by such emotions.
Yang Qingxi's mood had been tossed up and down by Li Weiyi's words. Her ears burned, and she had never felt such intense emotional fluctuations before.
She said coldly, "Five million Yongquan Coins - consider it settled."
"What sweet dreams are you having? You didn't even lift a finger to help before. You were too slow to act, and now you want to settle the debt?"
Li Weiyi disappeared deeper into the Cave Dwelling.
Though her face was flushed with anger, Yang Qingxi's heart stirred with ripples. This sense of connection made her feel as though an invisible thread still bound them together.
She made up her mind: she would never repay this debt.
Li Weiyi's internal injuries were severe, and it took him four full days to recover completely.
He dared not venture out of the secret treasure vault, for Si Kong Jingyuan, Si Kong Yanlun, and Yi Zhouxue had appeared nearby.
Moreover, numerous Patrol Guards were also patrolling the area.
"They must have returned to Headquarters and realized we hadn't gone back, so they've guessed we're hiding here," Yang Qingxi said, her eyes narrowed with concern.
She regretted not fleeing back to Headquarters immediately.
Li Weiyi replied, "They may have even hired some experts to help."
Qi Xiao added, "Those three are truly terrifying. Even so many Dead Spirits couldn't stop them."
Everyone nodded in agreement, realizing the sudden appearance of a large number of Dead Spirits in the swamp was highly unusual.
"They shouldn't be able to find the vault's entrance anytime soon, and the narrow entrance makes it easy to defend. This is a good place to hide. Let's take turns keeping watch," Tuoba Butuo suggested.
Li Weiyi nodded: "If we can hide for ten days or half a month, they might retreat, thinking we've gone higher through that massive, several-dozen-mile-wide hole."
"If we really hide that long without returning to Headquarters, it'll definitely alarm the big shots behind us!" Yang Qingxi said.
For the next half month, everyone immersed themselves in cultivation and self-improvement.
Under the pressure of crisis, the potential of Martial-Mystic Cultivators was stimulated, constantly unlocking and enhancing their talents.
"Whoosh!"
In the cave dwelling, a powerful surge of Psychic Light erupted, spreading across the stone walls and illuminating the entire space with a scorching brilliance.
Supported by ample Spirit Platform Blazing Star Stones, Li Weiyi had failed twice in his attempts to break through.
On his third try, he finally condensed his fourth Spiritual Power Star.
Qi Xiao and Tuoba Butuo were startled.
They stopped their cultivation and looked over, their expressions filled with envy.
Whether in the Martial-Mystic Path or Psychic Power cultivation, the Fourth Realm was an extremely difficult hurdle to overcome.
Yet Li Weiyi had managed to clear it first.
In the center of the cave dwelling, Li Weiyi sat cross-legged in meditation, the Fusang Divine Tree Light Shadow behind him now significantly taller.
Like two giant umbrellas, the Divine Tree's branches and leaves showered him with Golden Crow Fire Rain, enveloping his body.
A web of Spirit Power nerves crisscrossed the entire space.
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