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Novel: [The Primordial Law]
Volume 3: [Qiu Prefecture Lantern Festival]
Chapter 48 (192): [Unparalleled in the Same Realm]
(48th of Volume 3)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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The lamplight, like a radiant umbrella, dispelled the darkness, illuminating the room.
Yin Shi stood silently outside the door for a moment.
Seeing the warm, yellow light within, she knew Li Weiyi was aware of her arrival.
With a creak, she pushed the door open.
Scanning the brightly lit room, her gaze finally settled on the bed directly ahead.
White bed curtains concealed everything.
Yin Shi had no intention of peering behind them.
Tonight, she was here only to fulfill her promise and perform a dance for him.
Once she had accepted the certainty of Li Weiyi's future as a Divine Hidden One, everything became clear.
A figure like him, who had grown so rapidly in just a few months, would likely be vying for the title of the greatest among the younger generation within a year or two, competing with the likes of Ge Xiantong and Young Venerable!
Her voice, melodious and captivating, rang out: "I'm here!"
"I see you!"
Zuoqiu Ting replied in Li Weiyi's tone.
Mastering the Transformation Technique naturally meant mastering vocal mimicry.
Yin Shi fell silent.
With her right hand, her five snow-white fingers, like orchids, formed a seal.
Spirit Light radiated from her brow, and countless luminous motes flew out, forming a Formation that enveloped the entire room, isolating it from the outside world.
"Whoosh!"
A rain of light, dreamlike and ethereal, drifted through the room, constantly fading and reappearing.
"Clatter!"
Her wide black robe fell away, revealing the smoky-purple Yanluo Flowing Immortal Dress beneath. Its cloud-patterned folds shimmered as she moved, the pleats merging with the lamplight to create a dazzling spectacle.
A slender waist was cinched by a jeweled belt, adorned with jade pendants that tinkled softly as they collided.
Her figure was so slender and graceful that few women in the world could rival it.
A white silk scarf draped around her alabaster-smooth forearms, worn with perfect propriety yet still revealing her delicate form.
Dancing alone, without song, can often be dull.
But the moment Yin Shi began to dance, an exquisite beauty unfolded, captivating everyone's attention. The room's furnishings seemed to vanish entirely.
Silently, "Yang Qingxi" turned Li Weiyi's face from its supine position to face forward, allowing him to fully appreciate the graceful dance.
Then, cupping her chin in her hand, she watched with rapturous admiration.
Li Weiyi had to admit that Yin Shi truly deserved the title of "Dual Sword Prodigy."
In terms of beauty alone, she couldn't compare to the Immortal Jiang Ning. But once she began to dance, anyone would have to concede that in that moment, her charm was unmatched.
Even Li Weiyi momentarily forgot she was Yin Shi, remembering only Qin Li.
After the dance concluded, Yin Shi drifted away, leaving behind a room filled with fragrance.
Without a word, she vanished like a fairy who had wandered into a dream. When the dream ended, she had already ridden the wind away.
After a long moment, Zuoqiu Ting finally regained his senses: "Fairy Qin Li's dance is not new to me, but to witness it in such a time and place, performed exclusively for us two, is an entirely different experience. Tonight will be unforgettable!"
Li Weiyi couldn't speak, or he would have been compelled to say something that would spoil the mood.
Removing the immobilization talisman from Li Weiyi's chest, the Yang Qingxi-shaped figure chuckled: "You Jiu Li Hidden Sect members really know how to play. A Divine Hidden One coming to a Hidden One's room in the dead of night to dance - it's utterly scandalous!"
"A thousand-year wonder!"
"How did you train her?"
"Perhaps you could share a few true words of wisdom?"
Li Weiyi remained motionless, knowing he couldn't hide the truth any longer.
He sighed: "You're captivated by her beauty, but I'm far from pleased. Sharing a bed with a burly man who transforms into the image of my sworn enemy - do you know how agonizing that is?"
Zuoqiu Ting looked at himself, now squatting at the inner side of the bed, then at Li Weiyi, who wore an expression of utter despair.
Sensing something amiss, he quickly stepped out of the bed curtains, pushed open the double windows, and sat by the window to savor the snow and tea.
"Are you still denying that you are the Divine Hidden One of the Jiu Li Hidden Sect?"
Li Weiyi sat up, his voice calm: "I finally got some sleep, and when I woke up, the sky had fallen!"
He didn't deny it.
His ties with Zuoqiu Ting had deepened, and their exchange of benefits had grown more significant.
In fact, the identity of "Divine Hidden One" had become a form of protection.
Only those with sufficient weight were qualified to undertake great deeds.
Only the Divine Hidden One of the Jiu Li Hidden Sect and the First Inheritor of the Zuoqiu Sect could be considered mutually respected allies.
"Haha! Don't be angry. If you feel you've been taken advantage of or that I've been unfair, I'll tell you a secret. Actually, the Divine Hidden One of the Zuoqiu Sect for this generation is still in the Five Seas Realm," Zuoqiu Ting said.
While ten million sects all had their own Hidden Sects, the Divine Hidden Ones of each sect were clearly not chosen during the same period. Their cultivation levels and realms would inevitably vary.
Li Weiyi's interest piqued: "You actually know about the Divine Hidden One of the Zuoqiu Hidden Sect?"
"Because she's my sister, born of the same father and mother."
Zuoqiu Ting sighed: "So, are we even now?"
Li Weiyi got out of bed and began dressing himself: "How are we even? You still have to watch an extra dance!"
Zuoqiu Ting turned to look out the window: "Have you forgotten who saved you from Yang Qingxi?"
Li Weiyi retorted, "You're the one who got me into this mess in the first place! If you hadn't taken me to the Bright Moon Seven Stars Pavilion, this wouldn't have happened! A Millennium Essence Herb!"
"Why don't you just rob someone?"
Zuoqiu Ting said, "Sell me ten catties of Immortal Soil. One ounce will cost you a million silver coins. I'll throw in the Millennium Essence Herb as a bonus."
Li Weiyi knew Zuoqiu Ting desperately needed Immortal Soil to refine his body and further enhance his combat strength.
He didn't refuse immediately, intending to help him out.
Instead, he began to haggle: "Immortal Soil is a rare commodity... How about we exchange it all for Millennium Essence Herbs? I want the bonus one too."
Zuoqiu Ting was shocked: "One catty of Immortal Soil is worth roughly one Millennium Essence Herb. Ten catties would be ten herbs! What do you need so many herbs for?"
The Millennium Essence Herbs were, of course, for feeding the Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperor.
As their cultivation levels rose, the grade and quantity of herbs needed for Breakthroughs increased exponentially.
If Li Weiyi hadn't fed them so lavishly, they wouldn't have grown so quickly.
Li Weiyi aimed to help the seven Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors break through at least one more realm during the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival. Breaking through two realms would be even better.
Obtaining all the Millennium Essence Herbs from the Jiu Li Hidden Sect would inevitably raise suspicions, greatly risking the exposure of the Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors' true cultivation levels.
Li Weiyi, willing to sacrifice himself, said, "Millennium Essence Herbs are, of course, incredibly useful. Do you think I could have gotten Qin Li, a powerhouse like her, to dance for me just by being a Divine Hidden One? You wanted to know the truth? This is the truth!"
Ignoring whether Li Weiyi's words were true or false, Zuoqiu Ting was desperate for Immortal Soil and didn't haggle further: "I need to return to Taoli (Peach and Plum) Mountain to consult with the Clan Head before I can give you an answer about the Millennium Essence Herbs."
"This matter must remain confidential," Li Weiyi insisted.
"Naturally!"
Zuoqiu Ting was about to leave when Li Weiyi stopped him.
"Could you do me one more favor? Write a calligraphy scroll for me? I've heard that you, as the Zuoqiu Sect's top Inheritor, have exceptional Confucian scholarship and write beautifully."
He produced two cloth banners and a brush, ink, and an inkstone, placing them on the table before Zuoqiu Ting.
Zuoqiu Ting stared blankly at the Azure Jade brush handle Li Weiyi had thrust into his hand: "What's the meaning of this?"
He didn't believe Li Weiyi had simply come for calligraphy.
As Li Weiyi ground the ink, he said, "You said there's less than half a month left until the New Year. Invitations are becoming increasingly scarce, so of course I have to take action!"
Zuoqiu Ting couldn't understand him: "What should I write?"
"The peerless first under heaven at the same cultivation Realm, defeating all challengers in ten moves." Li Weiyi replied.
Zuoqiu Ting was too clever not to instantly grasp Li Weiyi's intentions.
He chuckled: "You're not planning to set up a public arena, are you? Using my identity and reputation to verify your cultivation level?"
"Why not?" Li Weiyi asked.
Zuoqiu Ting said, "Of course you can, but ten moves is too many. Who could withstand you for ten moves at the same cultivation level? Five moves should be enough..."
As he wrote, he added, "But let me pour some cold water on you. Even if you're truly invincible in five moves at the same level, you probably still won't get an invitation with your current cultivation."
"If I wasn't absolutely confident, would I waste my time on this?" Li Weiyi retorted.
Zuoqiu Ting asked, "What cultivation level are you, exactly? Perhaps I should test you first to confirm."
"If you don't even trust me this much, what kind of friend are we? Just write 'Fourth Stage of the Five Seas Realm'!" Li Weiyi said, confident in his ability to defeat opponents a full realm above his own.
A true battle between opponents of the same cultivation level would be meaningless, failing to serve the purpose of refining one's Battle Technique Intent.
"The Undefeated First of the Same Realm, Defeats All Foes in Five Moves. Fourth Stage of the Five Seas Realm, Li Weiyi of Li Province, Southern Territory."
After Zuoqiu Ting finished writing, he admired his work, thoroughly satisfied with his calligraphy: "Isn't this a bit too arrogant? Be careful not to bring disaster upon yourself!"
Li Weiyi placed a new banner on the table, smiling: "Everyone's focused on Inheritor-level figures like you. By doing this, I'm actually slipping into the lowest profile possible, protecting myself in the best way. Even if someone notices me, my Fourth Stage of the Five Seas Realm cultivation is enough for them to dismiss it with a chuckle."
"This one still says, 'Defeats All Foes in Ten Moves!'"
Zuoqiu Ting said, "Why are you so fixated on ten moves?"
"You come from the Ancient Sects and have never earned a penny yourself, so you wouldn't understand. Just write it down. When I make a fortune, don't get jealous." Li Weiyi wore a confident expression.
After Zuoqiu Ting finished writing, Li Weiyi produced the next banner: "Defeats All Foes in One Move!"
Zuoqiu Ting's hand froze mid-stroke. After careful consideration, he understood Li Weiyi's plan: "Don't go too far. You'll just provoke public outrage."
"I'll even teach you the Heavenly Eye for free," Li Weiyi said.
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The next day at noon.
In South City, at a wide intersection just one street away from the Immortal Forest, Zuoqiu Baiyuan and Qi Wangshu, with the help of their friends, had erected a fighting stage in half a day.
Zuoqiu Baiyuan had invited an elderly Spiritual Master from his clan to set up a defensive Formation around the stage.
Lately, the fighting arenas in Qiu Prefecture City have been constantly occupied, with countless challenges and duels taking place.
But building a stage so conspicuously in the middle of the street, right next to the Immortal Forest, made it clear to anyone with eyes that someone was trying to stir up trouble.
Sure enough, as banners bearing the arrogant words "Peerless First of the Same Realm, Ten Moves to Defeat All Foes" were raised on flagpoles on either side of the stage, the message immediately reached the Immortal Forest and quickly spread throughout the city.
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