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Novel: [The Primordial Law]
Volume 6: [Battle for the True Inheritance]
Chapter 8 (549): [Tang Wanzhou's Command]
(8th of Volume 6)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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By the time they realized what had happened, Li Weiyi had already pierced through the Defensive Formation formed by thirty-six High-Grade Blood Crystals with a single spear thrust.
He stood tall and straight opposite Xue Yucai, the spear tip pressed against his forehead.
A drop of blood trickled from Xue Yucai's forehead.
Another inch, and his Spirit Realm would collapse, his skull shattering.
The world fell silent, save for the howling wind over the sea of light.
Everyone was stunned, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.
The shift had been too swift; some hadn't even seen what had transpired.
"Swish! Swish!"
Li Weiyi retracted the ten Heavenly Sword Talismans into his right hand.
With a flick of his wrist, the sword light bisected the fourth Blood Spirit that had flown toward him.
Throughout the entire exchange, he kept his spear pointed at Xue Yucai, never once glancing back at the Immortal Realm-level Blood Spirit.
The ten Heavenly Sword Talismans, their radiance dimmed, flew back to nourish within Li Weiyi's brow.
He sheathed the Myriad Manifestations Staff-Spear and turned toward the encampment.
"Tonight, I'll take up residence."
Xue Yucai stood rooted to the spot, his chest heaving as he finally caught his breath.
Staring at Li Weiyi's retreating figure, he called out, "Has your Martial-Mystic Path already reached the Immortal Realm? Did you break through to Immortal Realm at the Wind Mansion?"
'That's the only explanation!'
'How else could he be so overwhelmingly powerful?'
'Completely unstoppable, utterly unavoidable.'
Li Weiyi offered no reply.
By now, the encampment had erupted in a frenzy.
Everyone gazed with awe and admiration at the imposing figure returning with his spear.
Many rushed forward to greet him, eager to forge connections.
"I am Ning Xu, Captain of the Third Squad, from the Ancient Clan Ning Family of the Crimson Bright Realm. I've long heard of the Lingxiao Life Realm's two Heavenly Prides: Divine Hidden One and Northern Young Lord."
"I am Ye Qingyan, Captain of the Fifth Squad. Young Master Li is not only the top-ranked on the Merit Leaderboard but also the most formidable Sentinel among us all."
Li Weiyi was surrounded by top-tier Psychic Masters, Heavenly Prides, and Heaven's Chosen Daughters from various Living Realms.
Some invited him to private gatherings, while others introduced themselves, all with the intention of forging connections and recruiting him.
Even if Li Weiyi hadn't broken through to the Immortal Realm at the Wind Mansion, his mastery of Psychic Power was already extraordinary.
If he had indeed achieved a breakthrough, it would be even more astonishing.
"The Rice Palace True Disciple's defeat was no fluke. There's no smoke without fire."
"For next year's annual assessment, we should all automatically drop one rank. Even the Deputy Valiant Guard might not be his match. Only the Valiant Guard Commander's Incantation Techniques might be able to suppress him."
Amidst the lively discussions, only Tai Shi Yu knew that Li Weiyi had yet to reveal his full strength.
He turned to Qing Zijin beside him and chuckled, "Deputy Valiant Guard, do you finally understand that Brother Weiyi isn't arrogant? He genuinely doesn't care about Xue Yucai. He accepted the challenge solely because he wanted to be your neighbor."
Qing Zijin shot him a cold glare before turning and returning to her camp.
"Brother Ning, rest assured, I'll definitely visit the Ning Clan if the opportunity arises in the future," Li Weiyi assured Ning, addressing each person present with equal courtesy.
His gaze finally settled on Tai Shi Yu, who stood leaning against the wall with his arms crossed.
Tai Shi Yu chuckled: "Xue Yucai has already quietly descended the mountain. Good heavens, your current strength is terrifying! If word of this reaches the Lingxiao Life Realm, the Zuoqiu Clan will insist you marry Zuoqiu Hongting immediately."
"Not necessarily," Li Weiyi replied, half-joking, "Zuoqiu Hongting is competing for the Calamity Crossing Temple's True Inheritance. Once she becomes a True Disciple, she'll shine like a beacon across Southern Yingzhou. The eyes of Imperial Court Nobles and Transcendent Disciples will be drawn to her. How can I possibly compete with them? The pressure is immense!"
Tai Shi Yu's smile faded as he transmitted a question telepathically: "Have you truly broken through to Immortal Realm? If it's inconvenient to answer, just ignore me. But your current terrifying strength must be connected to the Grand Palace Master."
Li Weiyi was amused by his misunderstanding.
"Immortal Realm cultivation can't be hidden. If I had broken through, you'd know. The Grand Palace Master is indeed no ordinary mortal!"
"Nonsense! With the Grand Palace Master's full support, the Wind Mansion's Martial-Mystic Path shackles will inevitably be shattered."
Cultivators aligned with the Imperial Court revered the Grand Palace Master as an omnipotent deity.
....
Beneath Blazing Absolute Mountain, lush vegetation thrived in a serene environment protected by Formations, shielded from the Fire Abyss's influence above.
Clear Sound (Qingyin) Pavilion nestled beside a mountain stream, surrounded by ancient trees and groves of crimson bamboo.
Stone bridges spanned flowing water, and a three-acre Medicinal Field flourished nearby.
A jade palace served as the main structure, complemented by dozens of pavilions, terraces, and towers.
Nine Formations of varying sizes guarded the complex.
As dusk fell, the moon hung high in the sky.
Li Weiyi returned to Camp Thirty-Six, quickly packed his belongings, and hurried to Clear Sound (Qingyin) Pavilion.
After activating the Defensive Formation, he eagerly retrieved Yu'er from the Blood Mud Space.
The corridors were lined with luminous gemstones, serving as lanterns.
Yu'er gasped in wonder, her eyes sparkling as she darted through the courtyard, her joy palpable.
It had been so long since she had seen such lush greenery, flowing water, artificial mountains, and a serene lake - her happiness was indescribable.
"Master, what is this place?" she asked, running back to him.
"Our new home," Li Weiyi replied.
He looked up, his gaze piercing the mist.
The Fire Abyss's crimson glow filtered through the clouds, forming a massive, scarlet blotch.
A thought struck him, and he called out loudly, "Grand Palace Master, there's a Fire Abyss atop the mountain! It can refine Cursed Monsters!"
Beneath the red window lattice and white walls, Yu'er tilted her head, her lips crimson and teeth pearly white, and asked curiously, "Master, who are you talking to? Don't scare me!"
Li Weiyi sighed inwardly and shook his head gently, offering no explanation.
Outside the Clear Sound (Qingyin) Pavilion's gate, the familiar chime of a bell drifted through the air.
"Yu'er, why don't you go explore for a bit?" Li Weiyi said.
He stepped outside the gate and peered through the Formation, spotting Qing Zijin walking downstream along the creek path under the moonlight.
She wore a veil, her hair secured with a jade hairpin.
In one hand, she held a luminous pearl the size of an apple, while the other clutched a Soul-Shaking Bell.
Bathed in the soft moonlight, her strikingly voluptuous figure traced alluring curves.
Yet the thirteen desiccated corpses trailing behind her were grotesque and terrifying.
Any man who witnessed such a sight would find his passion instantly extinguished.
What proper lady would keep company with a horde of corpses?
Li Weiyi stepped out of the Defensive Formation and called across the creek, "Captain, why are you back so late? Why don't you come over and chat for a bit?"
Qing Zijin's eyelashes fluttered as she glanced at him, stopping in her tracks.
The thirteen desiccated corpses behind her halted in unison.
Her tone, though still cool, lacked its usual icy edge: "What do you want to discuss? If it's about cultivation, I'd be eager to learn from you."
Li Weiyi feigned astonishment, his smile widening: "Did I hear right? You're a Holy Spirit Master!"
"You heard correctly."
Qing Zijin spoke directly, "I cultivate the Sun Sacred Radiance and am deeply interested in your spear, which can channel the sun's divine light. Lend it to me for a time, and name your price."
Yu'er emerged from the doorway, her body concealed within the Formation, invisible from the outside.
She curiously observed Qing Zijin and the desiccated corpses.
Li Weiyi replied, "In theory, I wouldn't mind, but... I can't think of any conditions I want to set right now!"
"It doesn't matter! I'm merely curious; I don't necessarily need to borrow it."
Qing Zijin turned to leave.
Li Weiyi's eyes twinkled with amusement.
"Captain, are those Corpse Spirits behind you the thirteen Immortal Realm Seniors of the Xianxia Sect who were cursed long ago?"
"How did you know we were at the Xianxia Sect ruins? This is classified information for new recruits," Qing Zijin said sternly.
"I suspect this secret isn't as important as you think. Many people probably know about it. What matters is your identity, Captain. You wouldn't happen to have any connection to the Xianxia Sect, would you?"
Li Weiyi had always been observant of his surroundings.
When Qing Zijin returned earlier that day, he noticed the patterns on the robes of the thirteen mummified corpses were identical to details on an ancient structure within the Cave Void (Dongxu) Camp.
A once-mighty Myriad Sect, cursed to wither into dust overnight.
Their corpses now resurfaced in the world.
Each of the thirteen mummified corpses radiated immense power.
Despite both having broken through to become Holy Spirit Master, Xue Yucai lacked the qualifications to control these corpses and was forced to painstakingly refine his own Blood Spirits.
"You'd better not leak this information," Qing Zijin warned, "Breaking the rules will result in punishment for that old senior from the Jiu Li Tribe."
She suspected Elder Qin had revealed something to Li Weiyi.
The sound of bells gradually faded into the distance.
Leading the thirteen mummified corpses, she entered the Formation mist downstream.
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After moving to Clear Sound (Qingyin) Pavilion, Li Weiyi's life became much more fulfilling.
With the camp and his residence so close, he had something to look forward to each day - returning to a hot meal.
The True Spiritual Pill, priced affordably, sold remarkably well.
Over twenty pills were sold in just a few days.
It was easy to predict that once cultivators refined and absorbed the pills, experiencing the rapid boost to their cultivation, they would sell everything they owned to buy more.
As the date of his agreement with Lu Jingshen approached, Li Weiyi prepared to use the Teleportation Formation to reach the Moon Dragon Island Outpost, then proceed to Dragon City.
Given his current progress in Spirit Condensation, he couldn't wait nine months for the annual examination to compete for the Holy Spirit Pill.
Besides, obtaining a Holy Spirit Pill didn't guarantee a successful breakthrough.
Nangong, Qing Zijin, and Xue Yucai had succeeded in their breakthroughs because they had honed their skills at the peak of Nine-Star Spiritual Master for a long time.
The Teleportation Hall was still guarded by "A'He," the woman Elder Qin had mentioned.
Li Weiyi approached her, bowed respectfully, and explained his purpose.
Yu He's expression remained impassive.
"During the three-year probationary period, recruits are forbidden from leaving the camp unless assigned special training missions."
"What? No one told me about this before I came," Li Weiyi stammered, stunned.
Yu He replied flatly, "Then you should speak to whoever brought you here."
"What do you mean by 'special trial mission'?" Li Weiyi asked, refusing to give up.
Yu He set down her brush and glanced at him, "Every three months, new recruits undergo a quarterly trial in the Nether Realm of the Dead."
Li Weiyi tried every trick in the book, even offering a high-grade Blood Crystal, but Yu He remained unmoved.
Finally, he sighed and left the Teleportation Hall, resolving to find Elder Qin and ask him to make a trip to Dragon City.
Where could he find Elder Qin?
Naturally, he'd start by asking at the Barracks Hall atop the mountain.
After all, Elder Qin had been dispatched to investigate the destruction of the Teleportation Formation.
Now a rising star among the new recruits, Li Weiyi announced his name, presented his identity token, and was promptly ushered inside.
As he entered the hall, he saw a figure he never would have imagined encountering at the Cave Void (Dongxu) Camp.
Tang Wanzhou, clad in a black robe and ponytail, was discussing something with Deputy Sentinel Lord Liu Tianchen.
Noticing Li Weiyi's arrival, she declared, "He's the first person I want."
Deputy Sentinel Lord Liu Tianchen's gaze settled on Li Weiyi.
"The establishment of the Shaoyang Division is entirely your responsibility. You may select any Sentinel and Sentinel Spirit from the new recruits. How many personnel do you require?"
"Chu Yutian has the Twelve Tai Yin Envoys," Tang Wanzhou said, "The Shaoyang Division only needs twelve members as well. Besides sufficient resources, I also require absolute autonomy. How we train, where we train - that's my decision."
Liu Tianchen replied, "The Sword Dao Imperial Court offered you the title of Number One Scholar, yet you turned it down to join the Cave Void (Dongxu) Camp. This request is easily granted."
Seeing their conversation pause, Li Weiyi seized the opportunity to ask, "Deputy Sentinel Lord, has Elder Qin returned yet?"
"Not yet."
Liu Tianchen turned to Li Weiyi: "Tang Wanzhou has selected you to join the Shaoyang Division, which she's forming specifically to counter the increasingly active Tai Yin Sect forces within the Cave Void (Dongxu) Camp's surveillance range. Will you accept?"
Li Weiyi responded, "The Deputy Sentinel Lord just said he could select anyone he wanted. How could I refuse?"
"Of course you can refuse!" Tang Wanzhou interjected, "Then the Deputy Sentinel Lord would offer you some incentives to persuade you to join."
"Then I refuse!" Li Weiyi declared.
He immediately followed up with a condition: "I need to go to the East Sea for personal business. It's not an unreasonable request, is it?"
Liu Tianchen glanced at him, then at Tang Wanzhou.
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