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Novel: [The Primordial Law]
Volume 5: [Seeking Immortality in the Eastern Sea]
Volume 5 (Pinyin): [Dong Hai xun xian]
Chapter 54 (491): [Shocking Turn of Events]
(54th of Volume 5)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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Li Weiyi's decision to visit Princess Dengfeng uninvited had already put him at a disadvantage, a situation he had mentally prepared for.
He said, "During last night's competition for the Nine Sea Banners, Your Highness the Princess only managed to secure one banner, while Bai Yeqing and Prince Mingjiao each claimed three. Therefore, I urge Your Highness to moderate your demands."
Li Weiyi's words were a subtle reminder to Princess Dengfeng that he understood her precarious position.
Princess Dengfeng's expression darkened.
"While your strength is considerable, it falls far short of qualifying you to comment on this matter."
"Whoosh!"
The Turtle Scholar casually tossed a pebble, seemingly without exerting any force.
Yet the moment the pebble landed, Li Weiyi's Psychic Field shattered like a mirror.
The Turtle Scholar smiled and asked, "Divine Hidden One, what do you think of this power?"
"Effortless yet profound, seemingly slow but lightning-fast, concealing skill within apparent clumsiness," Li Weiyi replied, "This Great Technique has reached the fourth layer. Below the Immortal Realm, few can withstand it. Even cultivators stronger than you might underestimate its power due to carelessness, leaving them vulnerable to a devastating strike."
"This technique is called Mortal Technique: Utter Clumsiness," the Turtle Scholar said.
"With my level of cultivation, I could only observe the battle last night."
Li Weiyi desperately wanted to retrieve Hong Ling (Red Silk), but he restrained himself, wanting to hear Princess Dengfeng's demands first.
Princess Dengfeng believed she had already intimidated Li Weiyi.
"First condition: Fu Wenyan's life is yours. The Earth Tome (Book), Governor's Robe, and other treasures on his person belong to me."
Li Weiyi remained noncommittal.
"And the second condition?"
"You're quite close to Liu Fengshu, aren't you?" Princess Dengfeng said, "I want to meet him. That's the second condition."
"Meet him?" Li Weiyi asked, surprised.
"The four from Zongsheng Academy, plus Fu Wenyan, are all extraordinary," Princess Dengfeng explained, "Your strength alone isn't enough to qualify for cooperation with me. With him, it's barely sufficient. If we also include that mysterious man who saved you in Old Yuzhou, i might even consider offering slightly more favorable terms."
"No need to answer immediately. Think it over carefully. I'll await your response within three days."
She was referring to Liu Ye.
Li Weiyi and Yaoyin left the mansion and walked along the riverside path.
The wide, placid river flowed directly into the East Sea.
Yaoyin hadn't overheard the conversation between Li Weiyi and Princess Dengfeng, but she knew he had gone to discuss cooperation and that the talks hadn't gone well.
She comforted him, "The Eastern Sea Monster Clan's demons below the Immortal Realm are like a vast army, countless in number. Princess Dengfeng's assertiveness is understandable. But with the Calamity Crossing Temple backing us, there's no need to compromise."
"Stop worrying so much and focus on your cultivation," Li Weiyi said, "Oh, and help me procure a batch of True Spiritual Pills. Price is no object."
Yaoyin nodded eagerly: "Leave it to me. From now on, any Hidden One who needs cultivation resources can come to me. With my status, I can purchase them from the temple at much lower prices. Plus, many medicinal pills aren't even available outside..."
"Careful!"
Sensing danger, Li Weiyi slammed his palm against his waist.
"Swish, swish."
Seven Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors immediately flew from his Insect Pouch, forming a protective circle around Yaoyin.
In the next instant, a psychic attack, launched from an unknown source, struck directly at Li Weiyi's Conscious Soul.
The world before Li Weiyi's eyes transformed.
He felt himself plunged into an ice-bound realm, surrounded by swirling snow and ten-zhang-thick ice.
His skin felt like it was about to crack from the cold.
His senses were distorted, his consciousness attacked.
Maintaining his Spiritual Wisdom, Li Weiyi recognized the illusion and refused to be deceived.
"Boom!"
The Manifestations of the Fusang Divine Tree and the Seven-Clawed Flame Heavenly Dragon erupted from his Dao Heart, melting the ice and snow like a burning scroll, shattering the enemy's Battle Technique Intent.
Li Weiyi's vision cleared, revealing the scorching sun overhead as he stood by the riverbank.
Within his Wind Mansion, the Purple Heaven Thunder Seal shot upward, expanding rapidly to the size of a house before crashing down on a specific point in the void.
"Boom!"
The thunderous roar reverberated across Moon Dragon Island Sea Market.
A dense canopy of purple thunder and lightning crackled overhead, striking a humanoid figure that had been stealthily swooping down on Li Weiyi and Yaoyin.
The figure was formidable.
With a single palm strike, it clashed head-on with the Purple Heaven Thunder Seal and dozens of lightning dragons, its semi-transparent form momentarily solidifying.
As Li Weiyi was attacked by a psychic attack, a colossal Flood Dragon claw, condensed from demonic qi, erupted from the nearby river, lunging toward Yaoyin.
Seven Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors intercepted the strike.
Yaoyin acted decisively, immediately crushing the protective talisman Li Weiyi had given her. Talisman Light spread out, enveloping both of them.
Having unleashed the Purple Heaven Thunder Seal, Li Weiyi's battle intent and murderous aura surged to their peak.
He thrust out both palms, releasing two Buddhist Dao Imprint-shaped seals that blazed with golden light, striking the azure shadow in the water.
"Boom! Boom!"
Half of the azure shadow emerged from the water, its scales as large as palm fans, forged from Azure Jade.
It was a Three-Eyed Chi Jiao, a creature that had not fully undergone Dragon Transformation. Its massive head bristled with ferocious fangs, radiating overwhelming Qi.
The third eye on its forehead, as wide as a bucket, was inscribed with dense scriptures and emitted a beam of azure light that struck one of the swastika seals.
From its mouth, it spat out a dual-colored Wind Thunder Banner, blocking the other Buddhist Dao Imprint.
The demon's keen senses had warned it of the Imprint' lethal danger, making it clear that contact was fatal.
"Go!"
The mysterious figure, cloaked in invisibility, retreated with lightning speed, vanishing without a trace in an instant.
The Three-Eyed Chi Jiao plunged into the water, activating its Water Escape Technique.
It surged along the river channel toward the East Sea, the riverbed temporarily withering dry in its wake.
Li Weiyi, concerned for Yaoyin's safety, chose not to pursue, having already identified the attackers.
Moments later, all Martial-Mystic Cultivators from the Jiu Li Clan and Jiu Li Hidden Sect at the Seventh Heaven of the Dao Seed Realm or higher - including several Clan Chiefs and Priests - descended like rain around Li Weiyi and Yaoyin.
Dozens of spiritual artifacts floated into the air, their scriptures cascading down like a sea of characters or a sky full of starlight.
In the manor a mile away, Princess Dengfeng, Turtle Scholar, Crown Prince Ba, and Water Beaver Immortal all gazed in the direction of the attack on Li Weiyi and Yaoyin.
Turtle Scholar's mind reeled: "He actually blocked two major attackers single-handedly! The Three-Eyed Chi Jiao is Prince Mingjiao's second-strongest subordinate, and the invisible assailant seems even more formidable."
Princess Dengfeng, her voice tinged with disbelief, murmured, "It's Bai Yeqing."
Bai Yeqing and the Three-Eyed Chi Jiao clearly intended to capture Yaoyin alive, which restrained their movements.
Even so, managing to withstand their initial surprise attack was already a remarkable feat.
Princess Dengfeng observed everything clearly. Bai Yeqing had launched a Battle Technique Intent attack first, aiming to incapacitate Li Weiyi directly.
Meanwhile, the Three-Eyed Chi Jiao, concealed underwater, moved to seize Yaoyin.
This plan should have been foolproof!
Unfortunately, Li Weiyi had anticipated their move, releasing seven rare insects to protect Yaoyin.
Not only did he resist Bai Yeqing's attack, but he swiftly shattered the man's psychic attack, forcing Bai Yeqing to reveal himself and engage personally.
Even with Bai Yeqing's direct intervention, Li Weiyi neutralized his efforts using the Purple Heaven Thunder Seal.
In the end, facing the combined power of numerous experts from the Jiu Li Clan and the Jiu Li Hidden Sect, Bai Yeqing and the Three-Eyed Chi Jiao's plan crumbled, forcing them to retreat immediately.
In that lightning-fast exchange, Li Weiyi's reaction speed, tactical acumen, and combat prowess left Princess Dengfeng and the Turtle Scholar, who had witnessed the entire sequence, utterly astonished.
Had they been in Li Weiyi's position, facing such a sudden ambush, they doubted they could have withstood it.
Before the various factions could even grasp what had happened, the battle was already over.
They remained completely unaware of the extraordinary feat Li Weiyi had accomplished.
The Water Beaver Immortal's eyes widened in disbelief.
"That cloaked figure was Bai Yeqing? Impossible! How could Li Weiyi have repelled him?"
Princess Dengfeng explained, "He underestimated Li Weiyi's lightning-fast reflexes. He tried to catch Li Weiyi off guard, but the Purple Heaven Thunder Seal caught him off guard instead, nearly costing him dearly. In terms of cultivation strength, Bai Yeqing is undoubtedly superior to Li Weiyi."
Crown Prince Ba added, "He withstood the Myriad-Inscriptions Artifact's full force and was merely pushed back. His cultivation is truly terrifying, and his physical resilience is extraordinary."
"Bai Yeqing has done us two great favors," the Turtle Scholar chuckled, "We should thank him properly."
"Huh? Great favors?" the Water Beaver Immortal asked, confused.
"Firstly," the Turtle Scholar explained, "he helped us gauge Li Weiyi's true strength. This will prevent us from being ambushed in future collaborations."
"Secondly, he has undoubtedly pushed Li Weiyi, the Jiu Li Clan, and the Calamity Crossing Temple into direct opposition with Prince Mingjiao."
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By the riverbank, Li Weiyi retracted the Purple Heaven Thunder Seal and the seven Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors.
The three Clan Chiefs of the Jiu Li Clan, along with four of the Nine Great Priests from the Jiu Li Divine Temple, approached Li Weiyi to inquire about the situation.
By the time they arrived, Bai Yeqing and the Three-Eyed Chi Jiao had already retreated, leaving the enemy's identity unknown.
"It was the Three-Eyed Chi Jiao, Prince Mingjiao's second-strongest subordinate. The Wind Thunder Banner is a formidable treasure. The other one... wore an invisibility cloak, making their origins unclear."
Li Weiyi had his suspicions, but voicing them would only worry Yaoyin without serving any practical purpose.
The Jiu Li Clan experts present were visibly shaken.
They had clearly heard of the Three-Eyed Chi Jiao's fearsome reputation and understood the level of creature it was.
"During the battle in the Southeast Nether Realm, I personally witnessed the Three-Eyed Chi Jiao devour an entire army, its battle formation proving unstoppable," a Nine-Star Spiritual Master Priest said with deep apprehension.
The Chi Li Tribe Clan Chief, still shaken, exclaimed, "No wonder the Windthunder roared so fiercely earlier! I thought a Great Power of the Immortal Realm had intervened. You two get back to the ship immediately - it's too dangerous here!"
Li Weiyi's pupils constricted as he sensed something amiss.
He abruptly turned to gaze toward the distant azure sea.
Within the Moon Dragon Island Sea Market, many keen-sensed experts also detected the unusual fluctuations in Qi.
Moments later, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi began to boil and churn violently.
Moon Dragon Island trembled violently, and a deep, resonant hum emanated from the earth.
Beams of crimson light streaked across the sky, plunging the world into alternating cycles of brightness and darkness.
Massive waves crashed across the sea, causing ships to collide.
Many vessels were hurled onto the shore by the surging waters.
"Splash! Splash..."
One by one, the Great Powers of the Immortal Realm from various Major Powers transformed into streaks of light, soaring into the sky to stand among the clouds and survey the horizon.
At the edge of the sea, the sky had been dyed gold by an unknown energy, and the faint echo of a dragon's roar could be heard.
The earth continued to tremble relentlessly.
"Everyone stay on Moon Dragon Island! No one is to leave."
"Request the Demon Clan to activate the island's protective Formation."
Some powerful Great Powers of the Immortal Realm flew toward the source of the golden radiance.
The entire Moon Dragon Island Sea Market was in chaos, its people terrified by the earlier celestial phenomena and terrifying aura.
Li Weiyi pondered, suspecting that the Transcendents from the Rice Palace and Lingxiao Human Clan had ventured deep beneath the sea, causing the disturbance.
His heart grew uneasy.
Moon Dragon Island was only two or three thousand miles away. If they had awakened a Forbidden One, the consequences could be catastrophic.
He and Yaoyin followed the elders of the Jiu Li Clan, rapidly retreating from the coast.
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END OF CHAPTER
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