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Novel: [The Primordial Law]
Volume 4: [Shuangsheng Dao Sect (Twin Rice Sect)]
Chapter 95 (350): [Prodigies from Beyond]
(95th of Volume 4)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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"Easier said than done," Tai Shi Bai shook his head, "That Demon Man's Psychic Power is formidable, easily enough to earn him a place in the Jiazi Register. Moreover, he's skilled in both disguise and Space Evasion Technique. Even with a large deployment of Giant Spirit Army elites last night, he still escaped."
"Even Vice Commander Qiu, a figure of his stature, said that if those two secret techniques are mastered to perfection, even an Immortal Realm Great Power personally intervening in a densely populated city wouldn't be enough to capture him. Such a terrifying and extraordinary Demon Man hasn't been heard of in centuries."
Li Weiyi was secretly shocked that a Deputy Commander-level figure had ambushed the Demon Man last night.
Fortunately, he hadn't crossed paths with them.
Long Xiangcen's gaze fell on Li Weiyi: "Zuo Ning, you don't seem at all curious about that Heretical Sect Demon Man?"
Li Weiyi knew Long Xiangcen suspected him. After all, he had used the Transformation Technique in the Heavenly Pavilion of Thunder Mausoleum City to disguise himself as Long Ting.
Li Weiyi laughed heartily, "We already had a brief chat about it in the carriage. Hmm... actually, I was afraid to speak up, fearing it would upset Young Master."
"You can still call me Brother Tai Shi. No need to change your address."
Tai Shi Bai feigned anger and said, "If you have something to say, speak directly. Hesitation is not the mark of a true man. Do you think I, Tai Shi Bai, am so petty and narrow-minded?"
"Then I'll speak frankly!" Li Weiyi said seriously, "As far as I know, the Space Evasion Technique can only be mastered by a few Transcendents or through Imperial Techniques related to space. But those Imperial Techniques are all legendary."
"According to Brother Tai Shi, the enemy's strength is only at the level of someone newly listed in the Jiazi Register... How could such a person possibly be proficient in the Space Evasion Technique?"
"Furthermore, Vice Commander Qiu's assessment has practically deified the enemy! How strong could this Demon Man really be?"
"Therefore, there's only one conclusion: everyone is looking for excuses for last night's failure. Only by exaggerating the enemy's strength to godlike or demonic proportions can they save face."
Tai Shi Bai pondered seriously, "That's indeed a common tactic of those useless officials in the Imperial Court. But the one who fought the enemy was Feather Immortal, the disciple of the Second Palace Master and the number one beauty of the Lingxiao Realm. She wouldn't exaggerate, and many people did sense spatial fluctuations at the time."
Li Weiyi said, "Just because she dares to claim the title of 'Number One Beauty' proves she's prone to exaggeration. As for the spatial fluctuations, don't spatial disturbances always occur whenever a Martial-Mystic Dao expert opens their Ancestral Field? In short, I don't believe the Spatial Escape Technique is so easily mastered."
"Perhaps you're right."
Tai Shi Bai chuckled again, "Zuo Ning, you haven't met the Feather Immortal. If you had, you wouldn't think the title of 'Number One Beauty' was an exaggeration. You'd think the word 'Number One' should be removed altogether. She's a woman who, once seen, will haunt your dreams forever. Even top-tier Heavenly Prides from beyond our borders have traveled thousands of miles to Lingxiao just to see her."
"Cousin!" Long Xiangcen's expression turned displeased, her eyes filled with reproach.
Tai Shi Bai quickly corrected himself: "Of course, no matter how stunning the Feather Immortal is, she still falls short compared to the Dragon Immortal Maiden. Right, Zuo Ning?"
"Precisely."
Li Weiyi asked curiously, "Who is this Foreign Prodigy you mentioned?"
Tai Shi Bai's expression tightened, his brow furrowing slightly, "I've only heard rumors; I haven't met him personally yet. Apparently, three Foreign Prodigies returned alongside the ten from Lingxiao. All are top-tier figures from the Calamity Crossing Temple. Within just a few days, they've stirred up a massive storm in Lingxiao City, their names echoing across the land."
"The one who acted at Southern Yan Pass today is named Xie Chucai. He's said to be only twenty-nine years old, yet he's already reached the Sixth Heaven of the Dao Seed Realm - simply terrifying."
"Even more shocking is that in Lingxiao City, he sparred with a Seventh Heaven Dao Seed Realm expert from Phoenix Terrace. In just three moves, he left the expert coughing up blood and severely injured. And mind you, that Seventh Heaven expert wasn't a low-grade Dao Seed."
Even Long Xiangcen was stunned: "The difference between the Sixth and Seventh Heavens is vast. Once the Dao Fruit forms, the Golden Core is within reach. The gap between them is like a chasm, almost two realms apart. Even the Young Celestial Emperors might struggle to leap that hurdle and defeat a Seventh Heaven Martial-Mystic Cultivator. To inflict such a severe injury in just three moves is nearly impossible."
Tai Shi Bai nodded deeply: "What shocked me even more was that he's only twenty-nine years old. Even if he cultivates the Dragon Seed Dao, his cultivation speed is simply outrageous. And to severely wound a Seventh Heaven Dao Seed Realm expert in just three moves... his physical body must be terrifying, not a weakness."
"Across the entire Lingxiao Realm, I dare say no one below the Seventh Heaven of the Dao Seed Realm could withstand a single blow from him and remain standing. Only Ge Xiantong and Zuoqiu Hongting, once they mature, will be able to contend with him."
Long Xiangcen added, "And Luan Sheng Lin You."
Tai Shi Bai nodded without hesitation.
Li Weiyi pondered, muttering to himself, "There's always someone better, beyond the heavens and among men. The saying holds true."
Tai Shi Bai chuckled, "Zuo Ning, don't let this crush your confidence. Anyone who dares to come to the Lingxiao Realm is undoubtedly a top-tier genius at the Calamity Crossing Temple. These aren't just one-in-ten-thousand prodigies; they're one-in-ten-thousand prodigies who have survived a second selection, a life-and-death struggle where each step is a mountain of corpses. These are the survivors who crawled out from that hell."
"Legend has it that the Calamity Crossing Temple still has a Martial-Mystic Dao Ancient Heavenly Emperor alive. Their influence is said to extend across more than a dozen Life Realms, and they hold a position of great prestige south of Yingzhou."
"The Ancient Heavenly Emperor is invincible in the world, with a lifespan of ten thousand years. His might covers all four seas, and countless heroes will flock to him, seeking to become his disciples."
Long Xiangcen said, "Alas, the Life Realm is like a tiny oasis, while the Nether Realm is like an endless desert. The distance between Life Realms spans countless miles, a journey a mortal could never complete in ten lifetimes. Moreover, Dead Spirits roam everywhere, and the Sea of Corpses and Bone Plains block the path. Even Immortal Realm Great Powers who venture deep into the Nether Realm are like torches of life in the darkness, destined to be devoured by terrifying undead taboos. Only Transcendents know some safe routes and can traverse the Life Realms with their formidable cultivation."
Tai Shi Bai added, "In the end, Yingzhou is the domain of Dead Spirits, the soil of the Nether Realm."
Li Weiyi didn't find the Calamity Crossing Temple particularly impressive. Instead, he found the Lingxiao Realm far more mysterious and unfathomable, though Zen Hai Guanwu clearly didn't consider them worthy of attention.
A peak sect like the Bhagavata Sect likely surpassed the Calamity Crossing Temple in strength by far.
In terms of heritage, the Demon Race faction left behind by Yu Jia and the Thundercloud Sect were also extraordinary.
The Lingxiao Realm was vast and boundless, filled with endless unknowns.
Countless Ancient Heavenly Emperor legacies remained, and at their peak, their power must have been terrifying.
As for the outside world... Tai Shi Bai and Long Xiangcen had only heard rumors.
Neither had ventured beyond the realm, so who knew what the true reality was like?
Tai Shi Bai said, "Besides Xie Chucai, the other two Heavenly Prides from outside the city are Fu Wenyan and the number one expert in the Dao Seed Realm from the Calamity Crossing Temple, whose name remains unknown to this day."
"Rumor has it that Fu Wenyan made a bold statement in the Immortal Forest of Lingxiao City, declaring his intention to meet Zuoqiu Hongting's fiancee."
"As for the number one expert in the Dao Seed Realm from the Calamity Crossing Temple, it seems he was provoked by Tang Wanqiu and has come to challenge Tang Wanzhou."
Li Weiyi was speechless: "In other words, all this trouble was stirred up by the ten people who went to the Calamity Crossing Temple to cultivate?"
Tai Shi Bai asked curiously, "Why do you think this is trouble, Brother Zuo Ning? It has nothing to do with us. Instead, we can use this opportunity to witness the unparalleled brilliance of these foreign experts, exchange martial arts techniques, share cultural customs, and broaden our horizons. Tonight, the General's Mansion is hosting a banquet and has invited Xie Chucai and the Feather Immortal. You should come with me to pay our respects."
"Of course you wouldn't think it's trouble!" Li Weiyi grumbled inwardly, having no interest in tonight's banquet.
Instead, he felt a strange, indescribable emotion stirring within him.
Logically, Zuoqiu Hongting was still his fiancee.
Why could Jiang Ning affect his mood so deeply?
"I'm not going!" Li Weiyi said, "In the presence of such peerless geniuses and immortal beauties, I'd just look like a nobody. I'd rather focus on cultivation."
The Tai Shi Clan had recruited many retainers, including Dao Seed Realm Martial-Mystic Cultivators, Spiritual Masters, and various other extraordinary individuals. They all resided in mansions near the General's Mansion.
Tai Shi Bai had numerous social obligations and couldn't personally attend to Li Weiyi. He instructed a Five Seas Realm household servant to escort him to a three-courtyard residence just two miles from the General's Mansion.
Two young maids in white robes were already waiting at the courtyard gate.
The servant said, "Lord Zuo, Young Master said he'll take you to the Tai Shi Clan's ancestral manor in Lingxiao City in a few days. For now, we'll keep things simple and ask you to make do with this place."
"I'm not making do at all. This is already excellent."
Li Weiyi wasn't afraid of visiting the Tai Shi Clan's ancestral manor.
During the carriage ride, he had subtly inquired about the clan's Transcendents.
Though the Tai Shi Clan had one, even Tai Shi Bai had only met him three times in his entire life. Among the middle generation, only the Chief, who cultivated Psychic Power, had slightly more contact with the Transcendent Ancestor.
Transcendent cultivators often spent years or even decades in seclusion, shouldering the weight of the world and strategizing for survival. They had no time to meddle in the affairs of younger generations.
Even Tai Shi Bai's father, the Great Immortal of the Tai Shi Clan, second only to the Transcendent, spent most of his time in the military camp, in seclusion, or searching for opportunities. Cultivation always came first.
Having lived for hundreds of years, Tai Shi Qingcang was practically an Immortal. He had married multiple wives, and several generations of his children had already passed away. It was hard to say how deep his affection for the current Long Clan and Tai Shi Bai truly ran.
"Greetings, Lord Zuo!"
Two maids bowed in greeting. Both were Spiritual Masters who had cultivated spirit fire, possessing considerable talent and hailing from collateral branches of the Tai Shi Clan's Great Clans.
Retainers and maids were not chosen lightly; many competed for the few available positions. The retainers were all highly skilled, and serving Lord Zuo offered numerous opportunities.
At the same time, these maids served as resources to cultivate the retainers and as eyes to monitor them.
Li Weiyi returned to his neatly arranged room, set up a formation, dispelled his Transformation Technique, and entered the Time Cocoon to make the most of every moment cultivating Psychic Power and comprehending the Dragon Seed.
Raising his cultivation realm was his top priority.
Maintaining the Transformation Technique consumed Spiritual Qi, and prolonged use could harm his body.
After nightfall, Li Weiyi emerged from the Time Cocoon, evaded the two maids, and went to secretly meet Zhuang Yue.
He had to retrieve Seventh Phoenix first.
While the Disguise Absolute and the Governor's Robe's Spatial Power were formidable techniques, the innate abilities of Big Phoenix, Second Phoenix, Five Phoenixes, and Seven Phoenixes would be crucial to his future victories.
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