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Novel: [The Primordial Law]
Volume 6: [Battle for the True Inheritance]
Chapter 59 (600): [The Ancient Well's Transformation]
(59th of Volume 6)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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Li Weiyi stared intently at the well's mouth, his grip tightening on the Yellow Dragon Sword as Spiritual Qi circulated subtly within him.
There were only five Void Divine Tokens in existence, one each held by the Sentinel Spirit Army, Taiyin Sect, Rice Palace, Demon Race, and Demon Kingdom.
Judging by the conversation above, these intruders likely hailed from the Rice Palace.
Li Weiyi's feud with the Rice Palace faction ran deep.
In this desolate, ruined city, he couldn't fully trust even his own allies, let alone Martial-Mystic Cultivators from an opposing faction.
Qing Zijin pressed her ear against the well's wall, listening intently.
Her large eyes widened in confusion.
"Why have they suddenly gone silent?"
"Though we concealed the well, we didn't have time to erase our footprints and other traces. I assumed they were just passing through, but who would have thought they came here specifically, searching with a purpose? They've already discovered us!"
Undaunted, Li Weiyi radiated a halo of Immortal Haze, activating his Governor's Robe.
"Roar!"
A White Mist Dragon Soul erupted from the official robe's chest emblem, surging upward through the well's mouth and shattering the Concealment Talisman.
In the ruins about sixty meters from the ancient well, Yu Baoyuan and Yu Shouyi both opened crimson third eyes on their foreheads, focusing on the well's direction.
They channeled their Spiritual Qi, jointly activating a three-legged Ancient Cauldron.
They were the two strongest cultivators under a hundred years old from the Primordial Chaos Palace, one of the Rice Palace's five great Palace Altars.
Born with the Three-Eyed Profound Pupil, they had displayed extraordinary talent in the Dao Seed Realm, earning them discipleship under the Transcendents and mastery over the Eighth-Grade Thousand-Inscriptions Artifact, the Void Bridge Cauldron.
"Boom!"
The Dragon Soul suddenly soared skyward, unleashing a wisp of the Martial-Mystic Dao Heavenly Emperor's aura that swept across the ancient city ruins.
Yu Baoyuan and Yu Shouyi paled in shock, retreating rapidly, believing they had encountered an anomaly from the Void Ruins Ancient Kingdom - a Forbidden One.
The Concealment Talisman lost its effect, revealing the ancient well's mouth.
"Whoosh!"
Li Weiyi emerged hot on the Dragon Soul's heels, landing on a nearby crumbling wall with his sword drawn.
He glanced at the pair and declared in a bold, unrestrained voice, "Friends from the Rice Palace, hold your fire! We're on the same side. I am Li Weiyi, former Divine Son of the Lingxiao Twin Rice Sect, and I share deep ties with Wu Hongling and the Purple-Clad Woman of Shen Yi Mountain."
The Void Bridge Cauldron hovering above Yu Baoyuan and Yu Shouyi had already manifested its scripture, radiating profound light as it expanded to the size of a water vat.
Had Li Weiyi delayed his appearance even a moment longer, he, Qing Zijin, and the entire ancient well would have been crushed into the earth.
Yu Baoyuan and Yu Shouyi quickly regained their composure, exchanged a glance, and shouted in unison, "Li Weiyi?"
Under the watchful eyes of all present, who could be unaware of the young prodigy who had defeated True Disciple Sheng Wu Lian?
Every Martial-Mystic Cultivator in the Rice Palace faction knew his name.
The battle of the East Sea had been a catastrophic defeat for the Rice Palace, resulting in the death of even True Disciple Si Wuyan and utterly humiliating the sect.
The primary culprit was the Lingxiao Martial-Mystic Cultivator whose cultivation had been crippled by Ancestral Field.
Countless young heroes of the Rice Palace yearned to slay him, hoping to earn glory within the sect and claim immense rewards.
Yet now, this sworn enemy of the Rice Palace dared to claim he was one of their own?
Yu Baoyuan and Yu Shouyi initially believed Li Weiyi was mocking them, their fury quickly giving way to a subtle surge of delight.
If they could eliminate him within the Void Ruins Ancient Kingdom, such a feat would surpass any other opportunity for advancement.
Their brief exchange of glances conveyed their shared intent.
"Boom!"
Understanding each other's thoughts, Yu Baoyuan and Yu Shouyi simultaneously unleashed their Battle Technique Intent, locking onto Li Weiyi.
Then, working in unison, they unleashed the Void Bridge Cauldron.
Li Weiyi activated the Clear Void Cicada-Chasing Step, his body dissolving into a wisp of azure smoke as he evaded the combined Willpower confinement of the two peak Third Immortal Realm experts, circling behind them.
"Gentlemen, we have no quarrel. Why resort to violence? I possess vital intelligence I wish to share with you."
Yu Baoyuan and Yu Shouyi's expressions shifted rapidly.
First, they were astonished by Li Weiyi's strength, realizing he could escape their Willpower lock.
Second, they suddenly realized Li Weiyi was a Immortal Realm Martial-Mystic Cultivator.
Hadn't Ancestral Field crippled him?
'The Wind Mansion had broken through to the Immortal Realm?'
"Boom!"
The Void Bridge Cauldron lost its aim and crashed into the ruins of the ancient city.
The crumbling walls collapsed, sending dust billowing into the air.
Yu Baoyuan's Ancestral Field erupted with a vast cloud of Spiritual Qi, retrieving the Void Bridge Cauldron and resuming control.
Yu Shouyi turned, forming hand seals as his gaze locked onto the rapidly moving Li Weiyi.
The crimson eye on his forehead emitted an eerie glow.
"Whoosh!"
A crimson eye, three meters tall, materialized before him, hovering vertically and unleashing a dense web of crimson light strands that snaked toward Li Weiyi.
Li Weiyi halted his Body Technique, gracefully executing a sweeping arc with his sword, shattering the incoming crimson light strands.
"You two really can't prioritize! Don't you realize the Rice Palace is on the brink of disaster?"
In a clash between experts, a single probing exchange reveals the opponent's true level.
Yu Shouyi's expression shifted for the third time as he stared intently at Li Weiyi, who stood proudly aloof.
He realized the young man's combat prowess had reached a level comparable to their own.
Meanwhile, Yu Baoyuan's gaze fell upon Qing Zijin, who had emerged from the ancient well.
Two of the most powerful battle corpse puppets stood beside Qing Zijin.
The Spiritual Qi radiating from them made Yu Baoyuan wary, recognizing it as the Seventh Realm of the Immortal Realm.
Above the pair, a White Mist Dragon Soul coiled, poised to strike at any moment.
After Yu Baoyuan retrieved the Void Bridge Cauldron, he exchanged a brief telepathic message with Yu Shouyi before bursting into laughter.
"Who would have thought that the renowned Li Weiyi and a peerless beauty capable of toppling kingdoms would be hiding in a dry well within these ancient city ruins? If we've disturbed you, please forgive our intrusion."
Yu Shouyi's eyes narrowed with suspicion.
"Li Weiyi, what did you mean by 'the Rice Palace is about to face disaster'?"
Li Weiyi snorted coldly: "Your Rice Palace truly is a bunch of fools. You've provoked Chu Yutian, a terrifying enemy, yet you're still searching for the illusory entrances and exits to the Mysterious Void Realm within the Void Ruins Ancient Kingdom. Don't you realize Chu Yutian has already mobilized the Army of the Dead, preparing to wipe out your entire Rice Palace? His first target will be your Rice Palace's True Disciple, to reclaim the Tai Yin Seal."
Yu Shouyi retorted, "Don't spread baseless rumors."
Li Weiyi replied, "Whether it's a rumor or not, you two can verify it by investigating the Fan Ye Valley Nether Domain. When you do, you'll thank me for this timely warning. If it weren't for Hong Ling, I would have sat back and watched Chu Yutian crush you all - a truly satisfying outcome."
Yu Baoyuan's gaze narrowed as he pondered for a moment.
"Given your combined strength, even if we brothers wanted to detain you, it would come at a considerable cost. I doubt you would resort to deception just to escape."
"Who detains whom remains to be seen," Li Weiyi retorted, "Sheng Wulian and Si Wuyan were just as confident as you once."
Yu Shouyi bristled, but Yu Baoyuan restrained him with a hand.
"I believe there may indeed be anomalies in the Fan Ye Valley Nether Domain," Yu Baoyuan said, "But Chu Yutian's primary target is likely not our Rice Palace, but your Sentinel Spirit Army, isn't it? There are only five Void Divine Tokens. It wouldn't be difficult to deduce that you've joined the Sentinel Spirit Army."
Li Weiyi feigned surprise, then his face filled with admiration.
"Aside from the Hong Ling sisters, it seems the Rice Palace still has some intelligent minds. As such, you should understand that the Sentinel Spirit Army's intelligence is never false. If I were you, I would immediately investigate the truth of this matter in the Fan Ye Valley Nether Domain and report it to the Rice Palace's True Disciples without delay."
Yu Baoyuan cupped his hands in a respectful gesture toward Li Weiyi.
"I am Yu Baoyuan of the Primordial Chaos Palace, and this is my younger brother, Yu Shouyi. I will faithfully convey Li Shenyin's affection for Miss Hong Ling. Let's go!"
The two transformed into streaks of afterimages, hurtling out of the ancient city ruins toward the Fan Ye Valley Nether Domain.
Yu Shouyi asked, puzzled, "Brother, Li Weiyi is too strange. His cultivation speed is simply heaven-defying, and his combat prowess already rivals mine. If we don't eliminate him now, he'll become an endless threat. Even if it costs us, it's worth it."
Yu Baoyuan replied, "He's wearing the Governor's Robe. How easily do you think we can capture him? Besides, do you really believe he'd dare act so arrogantly without some powerful means bestowed by Yu Yaozi? With her mastery of Psychic Power, even a casually drawn talisman... you understand the risks are far too great, right?"
Yu Shouyi recalled the rumors about Li Weiyi's relationship with Yu Yaozi and felt a sudden chill of fear.
"Do you truly believe his words?"
"Whether we believe him or not, we'll find out soon enough," Yu Baoyuan said.
Ancient City Ruins.
Qing Zijin sneered, "Yu Baoyuan and Yu Shouyi are the Rice Palace's top experts, yet they're so easily deceived. They're nothing but a pair of fools."
"Where did I deceive them? Besides, they're exceptionally intelligent, capable of assessing situations, and understanding priorities. They're far from fools," Li Weiyi countered, "Chu Yutian has mobilized the Dead Spirit Ghost Army. How could that possibly be just to deal with our Sentinel Spirit Army?"
Qing Zijin asked, "Didn't you hear their earlier conversation?"
"What do you mean?" Li Weiyi asked, genuinely puzzled and humbly seeking clarification.
Qing Zijin, still veiled, revealed nothing of her expression.
"The Rice Palace has already detected the Void Ruins Ancient Clan's anomalies. The Taiyin Sect must have noticed them too. If Chu Yutian only intended to deal with the Sentinel Spirit Army and the Rice Palace, his current forces would be more than sufficient. Why would he need to deploy additional troops?"
Li Weiyi said, "Are you suggesting these troops aren't meant for us, but rather to investigate some secret within the Void Ruins Ancient Kingdom?"
Qing Zijin pondered aloud, "The Void Ruins Ancient Clan are the survivors of the Void Ruins Ancient Kingdom, now hidden within the Holy Hall's Life Realm. Nangong herself hails from this clan, a descendant of the kingdom's survivors."
"I've suspected as much," Li Weiyi replied.
Qing Zijin continued, "You witnessed Nangong's Martial-Mystic prowess during the Fan Ye Valley breakout. How could someone her age possess such extraordinary skill under normal circumstances?"
"Are you implying the Void Ruins Ancient Clan might truly hold the key to freely entering and exiting the Wither-Flourish Zone?"
Li Weiyi pondered for a moment, then said, "No, that's not right! If that were the case, the Void Ruins Ancient Clan would definitely have Great Immortal or even Transcendent experts stationed in the Void Ruins Ancient Kingdom. No matter how many troops Chu Yutian sent in, they would all be annihilated."
Qing Zijin replied, "If such powerful figures truly intervened, the Nether Realm of the Dead would have detected the signs and confirmed their existence. The subsequent actions could either be the Nether Realm attacking the Holy Hall's Life Realm to eradicate the Void Ruins Ancient Clan, or the Martial-Mystic Dao Heavenly Emperor personally descending upon the Void Ruins Ancient Kingdom. Both scenarios are equally plausible."
"Captain, your reasoning is as clear as ice and snow! You've pierced through the fog and grasped the truth in an instant!" Li Weiyi praised lavishly.
Qing Zijin retorted, "How can you still be in the mood to tease me? Chu Yutian will undoubtedly seize this opportunity to wipe us all out. We need to think of a solution quickly!"
"There's movement in the well."
Li Weiyi made a silencing gesture and glanced at the ancient well's mouth nearby.
Wisps of pale green, icy mist began to seep from the well.
"Crack!"
Cracks radiated outward from the well's mouth, splitting the ground.
With a thunderous rumble, large sections of the ancient city ruins collapsed, and thick Yin Qi surged from the depths, rapidly spreading in all directions.
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