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Novel: [The Primordial Law]
Volume 3: [Qiu Prefecture Lantern Festival]
Chapter 107 (251): [It's Back]
(107th of Volume 3)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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"Whoosh!"
A beam of radiant light erupted from Zuoqiu Hongting's forehead, sweeping back like a curtain of light.
Instantly, the Immortal Feather ignited, and Luan Sheng Lin You, utterly defenseless, was flung backward.
His body transformed into a fireball that plunged into the sea.
The entire ocean boiled in turmoil.
Li Weiyi and Ge Xiantong exchanged glances, both turning to stare at Zuoqiu Hongting. This trump card... no wonder she had been holding back, unwilling to use it.
This object was no longer something of the mortal realm.
The light faded from Zuoqiu Hongting's forehead, revealing a face as pale as porcelain.
Her spirit and Qi seemed to have been completely drained in an instant: "Li Weiyi, now it's fair, isn't it? At the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival, you have fully supported the Zuoqiu Sect. To save you... I've exposed the secret I least wanted to reveal... I've given it my all..."
Her body went limp, sinking toward the seabed.
"Whoosh!"
Li Weiyi flashed forward, catching her in his arms. He checked her breath and neck pulse.
Fortunately, she was merely exhausted!
...
On Taoli (Peach and Plum) Mountain, the elder generation powerhouses of the Major Powers remained silent for a long time before finally exhaling deeply.
Luan Sheng Lin You's strength, mental state, and wisdom were all exceptional, and the forces he controlled were vast beyond measure. Winning against him had been an incredibly difficult feat.
Both sides had given everything they had.
As the elder generation powerhouses relaxed their minds, they began to think about Luan Sheng Lin You's Immortal Feather and the shattered lamp within Zuoqiu Hongting's Third Eye Spirit Realm.
"That must be an Immortal Feather left behind by Yu Jia, containing Immortal Dao Scripture and fragments of ancient Immortal power - a treasure beyond compare."
"If only we could comprehend the Immortal Dao Scripture inscribed upon it. It would undoubtedly be an immense boon to our cultivation."
Someone asked the Confucian-robed elder, "That lantern of Hong Ting's... it's no simple thing, is it? Even the Immortal Feather couldn't block it."
The Confucian-robed elder's expression turned grave. He sighed deeply: "Since it's already been exposed, there's no point in hiding it. It's a Supreme Artifact, but it's damaged. The Zuoqiu Sect has tried countless methods to repair it, but to no avail. The only option left is to entrust it to our Zuoqiu Sect's Young Celestial Emperor to nurture slowly!"
Gasps of astonishment rippled through the crowd.
A Supreme Artifact! Even in its damaged state, it still held unparalleled value and formidable power.
Keep in mind that the entire Lingxiao Realm boasted fewer than ten Supreme Artifacts, each with its own name and history. They were the ultimate trump cards of Major Powers, capable of forcing even Transcendents to flee in terror.
A Supreme Artifact represented the pinnacle of spiritual artifact craftsmanship.
Among humans, the Dragon and Phoenix.
Among artifacts, the Supreme.
"The Zuoqiu Sect already possesses a Supreme Artifact. Now they have another. Truly, destiny favors them," someone remarked, deliberately staring at the Second Palace Master's Imperial Carriage.
The Confucian-robed elder quickly interjected, "It's merely a damaged artifact. If it could be repaired, why would we entrust it to a junior?"
Another person added, "This Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival will be remembered for a thousand years to come. It's simply too extraordinary. A Mortal genius with Full Gold Meridian Veins, an unparalleled Martial-Mystic Cultivator with Immortal Eyes, the Dragon-Phoenix Grandson wielding the Immortal Feather, and Zuoqiu Hidden Dragon, who commands a Supreme Artifact - any one of these individuals could have dominated an entire era."
"Long Dian, Lu Cangsheng, Tang Wanqiu, Cang Li, and Zhu Yibai are also incredibly strong. Given time, they would undoubtedly become towering peaks among Mortal Martial-Mystic Cultivators. But they've been overshadowed by those four."
At this moment, many finally understood why the Calamity Crossing Temple had set its sights on Zuoqiu Hongting and Luan Sheng Lin You.
As for who would claim the Hidden Dragon, the outcome remained uncertain.
After all, Li Weiyi's performance had been quite remarkable. If the Calamity Crossing Temple still favored the Major Power behind Luan Sheng Lin You, they might resort to a divisive tactic.
The younger generation fought to the death like pawns, their roles clear.
The true battle lay among the old patriarchs, where the situation was as treacherous as swirling clouds. Their true intentions and the external circumstances were shrouded in mist, making it impossible to distinguish truth from falsehood.
The seabed turned azure, radiating brilliant glow, and transformed into a vortex that unleashed a terrifying aura of energy.
"Swish! Swish..."
The twelve Patrolling Immortal Envoys immediately rushed over.
"Splash!"
Luan Sheng Lin You burst from the water, his Azure Fire Wings now larger, hovering dozens of meters above the ground.
The charred black skin on his back split open, the crack rapidly spreading into a dense network of fissures. From these cracks, dazzling glow erupted.
His old shell had completely shed.
The aura and energy radiating from his new form were as imposing as a towering mountain, giving off an aura of invincibility.
Ge Xiantong's eyes narrowed: "How formidable! Luan Sheng Lin You has not only reached the peak of Qi Sea cultivation but has also taken a single step across the Dao, instantly entering the Dao Seed Realm. No wonder he survived that earlier surge of power - he's broken through!"
Li Weiyi said, "Could he have already obtained a Dragon Seed?"
"That's not impossible," Ge Xiantong admitted.
Based on his understanding and cultivation experience in the Dao Seed Realm, it would take him at least several days to complete the Dao Seed planting and initial consolidation without a Dragon Seed.
Luan Sheng Lin You's breakthrough had been far too rapid.
The Patrolling Immortal Envoy from the Calamity Crossing Temple who had been following Li Weiyi spoke up: "Breaking through to the Dao Seed Realm means forfeiting the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival. Luan Sheng Lin You, hand over the three tickets you possess to the opponent who forced you to break through."
Zuoqiu Hongting had regained consciousness but was extremely weak. Li Weiyi had to envelop her in Spiritual Qi just to keep her standing.
Luan Sheng Lin You's Immortal Feather was tattered, only the Immortal Dao Scripture still radiating light. His gaze fell on Zuoqiu Hongting: "To be defeated by someone who possesses such a treasure... I have no regrets!"
He retrieved a stack of invitation cards from his Ancestral Field and scattered them towards the three of them.
Unfurling his Azure Fire Wings, he soared towards the Dragon Palace.
The twelve Patrolling Immortal Envoys pursued him, fearing he would violate the rules.
Li Weiyi used his Spiritual Qi to gather the scattered invitation cards.
Ge Xiantong tapped his fingers repeatedly, assessing his current condition. Ultimately, he restrained himself, sighing inwardly.
He longed to befriend people like Li Weiyi and Zuoqiu Hongting, but their opposing allegiances destined them to be enemies.
"Dong!"
The second temple bell of Taoli (Peach and Plum) Mountain rang out.
"Brother Weiyi, you and your companion were the biggest winners tonight at the Shangyuan Festival. Congratulations! Even if Luan Sheng Lin You had also been conferred the title of Hidden Dragon, I would have accepted it without complaint. Since Luan Sheng Lin You and his young companion have flown toward the Dragon Palace, shall we go take a look?" Ge Xiantong suggested.
Li Weiyi felt uneasy. He wanted to secure his gains as soon as possible - to obtain the Immortality Pill, the Dragon Seed, and the Dragon Bone.
He nodded, wrapped Zuoqiu Hongting in his cloak, and headed toward the Dragon Palace.
Ge Xiantong said, "Legend says the Dragon Palace was once the dwelling place of the Flying Dragon. When the Mist Heavenly Emperor fought him, the Calamity Crossing Temple likely stole the Flying Dragon's treasures and wealth. I suspect all those riches ended up in the temple's coffers."
Li Weiyi gazed at the Immortal Turtle, as vast as an island, and then at the magnificent palaces adorning its back. He couldn't help but marvel. He decided to ask Zen Hai Guanwu about her connection to the Calamity Crossing Temple and the events of that era.
Zuoqiu Hongting said, "Did you notice? The Calamity Crossing Temple has always favored the Far Western Ashlands, believing Luan Sheng Lin You would win. The Dragon Seed and Dragon Bone are far more valuable to him, as he possesses the Flying Dragon's bloodline. Presenting the Dragon Palace now is more like returning it to its rightful owner, a move to boost his prestige."
Ge Xiantong nodded: "Too bad for them, we won."
"Do you feel that extraordinary aura?"
Li Weiyi frowned and looked up.
Above, a vast, dark cloud surged from the south, rapidly swallowing the clear, bright moon.
The night wind intensified!
Luan Sheng Lin You, who had flown outside the Dragon Palace, gazed south toward the City-Protecting Formation's shimmering light veil, which connected heaven and earth several miles away over the sea.
He said, "I have failed. I have disappointed your expectations."
The light veil, layer upon layer, represented the ultimate defense of Qiu Prefecture City.
Everyone present sensed an extraordinary aura.
As they wondered whom Luan Sheng Lin You was addressing, two colossal black shadows materialized out of thin air on the opposite side of the light veil.
One stood on the sea surface to the left, while the other soared in the midair to the right.
The shadow on the sea resembled a lion-tiger from a shadow play. The shadow in the sky had wings that stretched to the eastern and western horizons.
"Whoosh!"
As the dark cloud devoured the moon, a bolt of lightning split the heavens and earth. Its brilliant light illuminated the entire Bing Juze Lake, causing the land of Qiu Prefecture to flicker.
This lightning revealed the two black shadows on the other side of the City-Protecting Formation's light veil.
The Qilin and the Azure Phoenix, as if descended from mythical legends, stood before them.
The Qilin, standing on the sea, was so massive that no mountain range could compare. Its body was forged from a myriad of metals, each shimmering with a unique color, radiating unparalleled radiance.
The Azure Phoenix was engulfed in flames, its twin wings like clouds that spanned the sky.
The lightning vanished, and the Qilin and Azure Phoenix reverted to two black shadows, plunging the world into silence.
In the next instant, a deafening thunderclap, along with the overwhelming Qi of the Qilin and Azure Phoenix, surged forth, sweeping toward Qiu Prefecture City like a tidal wave.
"Boom!"
The waters of the Bing Juze Lake rose dozens of meters high, forming massive waves that threatened to crash against the heavens.
Long Ting and Li Shentong shot out of the Dragon Palace like lightning.
The Immortal Turtle let out a long cry, and countless strands of Immortal Dao Scripture erupted from its body, enveloping itself and the Dragon Palace.
Then, it soared into the sky like a flying immortal island, heading toward Taoli (Peach and Plum) Mountain for refuge.
The sudden change happened in the blink of an eye, in the time it took for a single bolt of Thunder and Lightning.
There was no time to escape. The terrifying Qi of the Qilin and Azure Phoenix had already permeated the City-Protecting Formation, immediately crashing down on the young Martial-Mystic Cultivators closest to the source.
Nearly all the young Martial-Mystic Cultivators were severely injured. The mere pressure of their Qi was enough to knock them to the ground, their spirits and wills unable to withstand the force.
Even the already wounded Zuoqiu Hongting and Ge Xiantong were affected, collapsing backward with their heads thrown back.
"Splash!"
Li Weiyi braced against the wind and waves with all his might, pouring a continuous stream of Spiritual Qi into his Blood Handprint Demonic Armor, barely managing to withstand the onslaught. Yet a terrifying sense of impending doom gripped his heart, as if he were a fragile leaf about to be torn to shreds by the storm.
Whoosh-
In the distance, a colossal palm pressed against the shimmering curtain of light that formed Qiu Prefecture City's City-Protecting Formation, causing it to warp and buckle under the immense pressure. The palm was reaching for the Immortal Turtle, which was fleeing toward Taoli (Peach and Plum) Mountain.
Even before the palm could breach the light curtain, it had already locked onto the Immortal Turtle in midair.
It was as if space had frozen and time had stopped, the palm's might unparalleled.
Li Weiyi gritted his teeth, his gaze following the movement of the colossal palm across the sky. He knew that once the City-Protecting Formation shattered, his own scalp might explode along with it.
Just then, Zen Hai Guanwu's voice reached his ears: "It's back! Fortunately, it hasn't yet reached the level of a Martial Dao Emperor. I hope they can hold it off this time..."
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END OF CHAPTER
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