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Novel: [The Primordial Law]
Volume 4: [Shuangsheng Dao Sect (Twin Rice Sect)]
Chapter 73 (328): [Luan Sheng Lin You Arrives at the Main Hall]
(73rd of Volume 4)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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A month later.
Tang Wanzhou entered Li Weiyi's Ancestral Field and sat cross-legged in mid-air, falling into a deathly stillness. No matter how Li Weiyi called out, he couldn't rouse her.
Li Weiyi tried to mobilize his Spiritual Qi to expel Tang Wanzhou from the Ancestral Field, but she remained as unyielding as a mountain, impossible to budge, as if she had taken root there.
Considering Tang Wanzhou's Immortal Realm cultivation and the terrifying backlash of her Willpower from before, Li Weiyi dared not use the Dao Ancestor's Tai Chi Fish, fearing it might provoke her and unleash an unpredictable power storm that would destroy his Ancestral Field.
He could only let Tang Wanzhou "reside" there.
Li Weiyi had been pondering recently: Why had Tang Wanzhou undergone such a drastic change?
He strongly suspected that it wasn't a case of demonic possession but something she had encountered on the other side of the Space Teleportation Formation.
As Tang Wanzhou remained in a prolonged state of stillness within his Ancestral Field, a terrifying thought surfaced in Li Weiyi's mind, linking him to the Grand Palace Mistress of the Lingxiao Palace, who had remained secluded within her palace for many years.
Tang Wanzhou's condition mirrored the legendary Grand Palace Mistress's perfectly.
Both had once been brilliant strategists, wise and insightful, their brilliance eclipsing all men in the world. Then, suddenly, their personalities had undergone a complete transformation, as if possessed by a Demon, becoming fanatically extreme.
After the Grand Palace Mistress's transformation, she encouraged the cultivation of Benevolent Rice and issued the Xiaotian Edict, plunging the world into chaos and igniting widespread resentment among the people.
At that time, the Imperial Court and the Ancient Myriad Sects discovered that the Twin Rice Sect's Main Hall was located in Fu Prefecture. However, due to the outbreak of war, the Human Race's major powers were preoccupied with warring against the Imperial Court and had no energy to deal with the Twin Rice Sect.
When Li Weiyi and Tang Wanzhou had discussed this matter earlier, Li Weiyi had speculated whether the decade-long war might be connected to the Twin Rice Sect, a deliberate attempt to divert attention and pit the Human Race against itself, allowing the sect to seize power amid the chaos and complete its final harvest.
Tang Wanzhou had dismissed this theory, arguing that the Twin Rice Sect was not powerful enough to manipulate Yu Yaozi to such an extent.
Now, however, it seemed there might be a connection after all. Perhaps the world had underestimated the true strength of the Twin Rice Sect.
Li Weiyi's heart was heavy. If this war, which had claimed countless lives, had indeed been orchestrated by the Twin Rice Sect over a decade ago with the goal of eradicating humanity from the Lingxiao Realm, what did his current allegiance to the sect truly mean?
Tang Wanzhou had risked her life to investigate the "Yin Corpse Dao Seed" at the Twin Rice Sect's Main Hall. If the coming storm and slaughter were truly as brutal as she had predicted, the consequences would be even more devastating.
A woman had risked her life for the sake of the people.
And he, in his desperate struggle for survival, had become a member of the Twin Rice Sect.
Whenever Li Weiyi thought about this, he felt an unbearable pain, leaving him utterly bewildered about the path ahead. For the first time, he realized how blurred the lines between right and wrong, good and evil truly were.
Right contained wrong, and wrong contained right.
Good contained evil, and evil contained good.
Everything in the world seemed like a Tai Chi Fish, with no absolute black and no absolute white.
Unfortunately, the Space Teleportation Formation had been destroyed, making it impossible to investigate the other side and confirm his suspicions.
Perhaps he could only wait for Tang Wanzhou to truly regain consciousness to learn the truth. Li Weiyi held a deep admiration for her, placing an extraordinary trust in her abilities and strength. He believed she would surely break free from the illusion and rediscover her true self.
Even after just waking up from the Space Teleportation Formation, she had quickly regained her sanity, refusing to be completely consumed by madness and negative emotions.
On a wide road about three or four miles from the Southern Purity (Nanqing) Palace, a magnificent procession of ornate carriages was heading toward the Heavenly Principles (Tianli) Hall.
Seven carriages in total, some drawn by Strange Beasts, others by Fallen Soul Beasts. A large group of Demon Race Martial-Mystic Cultivators with beast heads and human bodies followed behind, releasing billowing clouds of Spiritual Qi and Demon Cloud.
"Why are Demon Race Martial-Mystic Cultivators appearing at the Divine Sect's headquarters?" Qi Xiao exclaimed in astonishment, gazing at the procession from afar.
Tuoba Butuo said, "The carriage at the front... it exudes a terrifying aura. It must be a high-ranking member of the Demon Race."
Li Weiyi said, "Tuoba, go and find out who it is."
"Yes!"
Tuoba Butuo had already broken through to the Fourth Heaven of the Dao Seed Realm.
Coupled with their previous defeat of Si Kong Jingyuan and Si Kong Yanlun, their strength had shaken the entire Divine Sect.
Now, he and Qi Xiao could move freely throughout the Main Hall without anyone daring to provoke them.
In fact, Inner Sect Disciples, Core Disciples, and True Inheritance Disciples came daily, seeking to pledge their loyalty to the Fourth Divine Son.
Li Weiyi, however, had no intention of expanding his influence within the Twin Rice Sect. His heart was torn by conflicting emotions, and he turned them all away.
In short, despite the arduous battle at the Netherflower Black Swamp, they had earned the respect and awe of the Divine Sect's younger generation, firmly establishing their position at the Main Hall.
Over an hour later, Tuoba Butuo returned with a grim expression: "You wouldn't believe who I saw."
Qi Xiao said, "There can't be many Demon Race cultivators we know. It couldn't be someone from the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival, could it?"
Tuoba Butuo looked at Li Weiyi, "Luan Sheng Lin You is touring the Divine Sect's headquarters right now, accompanied by the Second Divine Son, Huangxu (Wild Void). Long Ting, Chen Wenwu, and other young powerhouses who have become famous throughout the world are following closely behind."
The Second Divine Sons, " Huangxu (Wild Void)" and "Kongxu (Empty Void)," are rumored to be Descendants of the Transcendent, cultivating the Void Seal, their cultivation second only to the First Divine Son.
The Third Divine Daughter, Liniang, is shrouded in mystery, with very little information available about her.
Qi Xiao froze: "It really is him. Have the Demon Race and the Divine Sect reconciled their conflict?"
The conflict between the two major powers naturally referred to Qilin Zhuang's destruction of the Underground Immortal Mansion, dragging the hidden Twin Rice Sect into the fray.
This maneuver had tied down a large number of Human cultivators in the Underground Immortal Mansion and Fu Prefecture, allowing the Demon Race to hold their own against the Human forces.
"Something big is about to happen! It won't just be Luan Sheng Lin You. Some of the Demon Clan's supreme experts must be accompanying him."
Li Weiyi sensed the storm brewing and said, "Tuoba, keep investigating. I want to know Luan Sheng Lin You's purpose for visiting the Divine Prison."
Tuoba Butuo replied, "I've already sent people from the Sixth Divine Maiden's Residence to gather information. I'm afraid... if I meet them, I won't be able to resist attacking."
At the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival, Snow Sword Tang Court was nearly annihilated by the cultivators led by Luan Sheng Lin You. Tuoba Butuo was the only survivor from the Tuoba clan.
He had never forgotten this blood debt.
Qi Xiao chuckled: "What do you think? After two years, what cultivation realm has Luan Sheng Lin You reached?"
Tuoba Butuo said, "Before Brother Weiyi appeared at the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival, I once thought that Luan Sheng Lin You, who could rival the Young Lord from over a decade ago, was an unbeatable Young Celestial Emperor. Even without a Dragon Seed, such a figure's cultivation speed would be terrifying."
"With the Dragon Seed's blessing, being the direct descendant of the Flying Dragon, and possessing a deeper understanding and compatibility with the Dragon Seed than anyone else, I can't even imagine how strong Luan Sheng Lin You must be now."
Li Weiyi nodded slightly: "A year ago, I clashed with Long Ting. His cultivation realm was already ahead of Tuoba and Yang Qingxi then. Luan Sheng Lin You would only have grown stronger since then. Therefore, Tuoba, you must control your hatred. There's no need to clash head-on with him. Remember, the old guard of the Human Race's major powers are probably all plotting to take his life. His days aren't as glorious as they seem."
Shortly after, news arrived from the Sixth Divine Maiden's Residence: "Luan Sheng Lin You has taken thirty people from the Divine Prison. All of them are Dao Seed Realm experts under the Imperial Court's banner."
For two years, countless Martial-Mystic Cultivators had been venturing into the Underground Immortal Mansion in search of opportunities.
The mansion held the greatest allure for Inferior Foundation Dao Seed Realm Martial-Mystic Cultivators, who believed they could uncover the secret to breaking through their limitations and achieving Immortality.
These Martial-Mystic Cultivators, hailing from all corners of the world, had been ambushed and captured by the Twin Rice Sect. All those taken alive were imprisoned in the Divine Prison.
When Yao Qingxuan returned to the Southern Purity(Nanqing) Palace, her demeanor was noticeably different from her usual calm and sharp self.
Even Li Weiyi could sense the turmoil within her, her eyes filled with gravity, struggle, distress, and contemplation.
Li Weiyi didn't ask any questions, simply stood silently and waited.
After a long moment, Yao Qingxuan finally suppressed all outward signs of emotion, her voice regaining its usual coldness.
"The fluctuations of the Golden Rice are growing stronger. It should sprout within the next two days. What are your plans now?"
"Master's implication is that you don't want me to remain in the Southern Purity (Nanqing) Palace any longer," Li Weiyi replied.
Yao Qingxuan looked at him, as if she had long seen through him: "If it weren't for the Golden Rice, you would have left the Southern Purity (Nanqing) Palace long ago, wouldn't you? Haven't you felt stifled staying here?"
Li Weiyi inhaled sharply, wondering if his secrets had already been exposed.
Life in the Southern Purity (Nanqing) Palace, entering the Blood Mud Space, or cultivating within the Time Cocoon, had indeed required constant caution, leaving him unable to fully relax. Tang Wanzhou in the Ancestral Field was like a ticking time bomb.
Leaving would be ideal.
Yao Qingxuan quickly averted her gaze.
"Today, a Transcendents from the Demon Race came to the Main Hall. Do you know why?"
Li Weiyi replied, "The Demon Race Transcendents entered the Main Hall. The Divine Sect could never have concealed its presence from their senses. From now on, the location of the Divine Sect's headquarters will no longer be a secret."
"In other words, the Divine Sect is about to officially reveal itself to the world!"
"The moment we emerge, a cataclysmic event will occur, sweeping away all threats and reshaping the Lingxiao Realm's power structure."
"I've heard that Luan Sheng Lin You, the young leader of the Demon Race, went to the Divine Prison and took away thirty Dao Seed Realm prisoners under the Imperial Court's banner. I venture to guess that the Twin Rice Sect and the Demon Race are about to attack Lingxiao City, overthrow the Imperial Court, and shatter the Human Race into complete disarray."
"If that happens, even if our Main Hall is exposed, no one will be able to threaten us."
Yao Qingxuan's eyes flashed with surprise.
She hadn't expected Li Weiyi to deduce the general course of events with such limited information.
She said, "I've met Luan Sheng Lin You. He's a peerless genius, his talent and intellect unmatched. No one in the Divine Sect's younger generation can rival him. If your Ancestral Field hadn't been crippled, you might have stood a chance against him. Have you reached the Second Heaven of the Dao Seed Realm?"
Li Weiyi forced a bitter smile: "Master, I've only been cultivating the Dao Seed in the Wind Mansion for two months."
Yao Qingxuan said, "Luan Sheng Lin You reached the Second Heaven two months after cultivating the Dao Seed, and entered the Third Heaven six months later."
"He's the direct grandson of the Flying Dragon, with an unparalleled understanding of Dragon Seeds. Forget about a half-crippled like me - even the ten disciples who went to the Calamity Crossing Temple for training might not be able to catch up to him."
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