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Novel: [The Primordial Law]
Volume 4: [Shuangsheng Dao Sect (Twin Rice Sect)]
Chapter 127 (382): [She Is the Real Jiang Ning?]
(127th of Volume 4)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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Song Muchen stood dozens of meters above the ground, never expecting such a move from a junior.
His eyes narrowed sharply.
In his Ancestral Field, his Dao Fruit trembled violently.
"Whoosh!"
Spiritual Qi and densely packed, shimmering Scripture poured out like a vast river.
Each strand of Spiritual Qi was thick and concentrated, unlike anything seen in the Sixth Heaven of the Dao Seed Realm. It was as if several strands had merged into one, easily capable of crushing any Martial-Mystic Cultivator below the Dao Fruit level.
The Saber in his hand, fueled by Dao Fruit-level Spiritual Qi, hung in the air like a divine moon.
"Ten Thousand Slaves Slash!"
With a single slash, blade qi, Spiritual Qi, and Scripture coalesced into a thousand-strong army.
Cavalry and infantry alike, faces contorted in fury, clad in Scripture armor, charged forward with murderous intent and overwhelming momentum, colliding head-on with the crimson-gold tear of light Li Weiyi had created.
The Fallen Spirit powerhouse was using a Soul Fusion Secret Technique, not having completely erased Song Muchen's soul spirit consciousness, but rather merging with it.
This allowed him to wield the Song Clan's blade techniques and Dao Techniques.
"Boom! Boom..."
The crimson-gold tear of light cleared a vast swathe through the thousand-strong army, leaving it significantly dimmed.
Song Muchen held his blade before him, the Scripture and energy surging from its surface forming a shield seal to block the crimson-gold light streaks.
His body shuddered violently, sending him flying over a hundred meters backward before his back slammed into the Spirit Realm Black Curtain.
He plummeted back to the ground.
Immediately, he gripped his blade with both hands in a defensive stance, his knees bent in a slight crouch, his pupils shrinking to pinpricks.
He could no longer look down upon the Five-Star Spiritual Master within the formation with his previous air of superiority.
"Boom! Boom!"
Long Xiangcen controlled nine Dragon Scales, each wielded like a Hundred-Character Artifact, to restrain Li Weiyi, denying him the chance to press his advantage.
Song Muchen swung his blade again, cleaving the sky and earth in a horizontal slash: "Compared to a month ago, when he challenged the Ninefold Dao Image Diagram at the West Sea Palace, his psychic power has grown even stronger. Even without resorting to that bizarre Immobilization Talisman, Qin Qiu, the top cultivator of the Dao Seed Realm, Fifth Heaven at the Calamity Crossing Temple, is no longer his match."
During the challenge of the Ninefold Dao Image Diagram, Li Weiyi had been unable to use many of his techniques and had relied on the "All-Character Immobilization Talisman" to defeat Qin Qiu.
"So these are the seven Monarch-Marquis Grade rare insects? Once they form a Formation, they're completely impenetrable. No wonder so many covet them. Their growth rate is astonishing. Truly, they are seven treasures."
Long Xiangcen was both curious and astonished, sensing extraordinary energy fluctuations emanating from the seven Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors.
Had she not broken through to the Sixth Heaven of the Dao Seed Realm, defeating even one of them would have required considerable effort.
The seven surrounded Li Weiyi like seven guardian deities, with the moon encircled by stars.
Luan Sheng Lin You observed the Myriad Manifestations Staff-Spear in Li Weiyi's hand and the formation's operational principles.
"You're at the peak of Five-Star Spiritual Master, while I'm at the peak of the Fifth Heaven of the Dao Seed Realm. I truly wish we could have a fair fight to see if your path as a Spiritual Master can catch up to the Young Celestial Emperors. But in Lingxiao City, that wish will likely never be fulfilled."
Luan Sheng Lin You knew Li Weiyi's combat prowess within the same cultivation realm was formidable.
However, attempting to leap two realms and defeat him - from the Dao Seed Realm, Third Heaven - was utterly impossible.
Moreover, there was the insurmountable barrier of the "Dao Lotus" realm between them.
What truly caught Luan Sheng Lin You's attention was Li Weiyi's psychic power cultivation and his Dao Technique that combined psychic power and Martial-Mystic Dao.
Both of Luan Sheng Lin You's defeats had been due to that "Psychic-Martial Fusion" Dao Technique, which was simply too profound.
"No one has ever defeated the Young Celestial Emperors in a battle of equal cultivation using Psychic Power alone. His victory over Qin Qiu was merely a fluke, achieved through a special Immobilization Talisman. Besides, Qin Qiu is just a Dao Image - how much combat intelligence could he possibly have?"
Seeing her attacks repeatedly fail, Long Xiangcen drew a circle with her slender right arm.
Nine azure Dragon Scales flew within the circle, each releasing hundreds of golden Scripture characters, their surfaces clattering like scales.
Within the azure radiance of the circle, the nine scales transformed into eighty-one scales, which in turn multiplied into six thousand five hundred sixty-one scales.
These countless scales coalesced into a Dragon Scale Sword dozens of feet long, its surface covered with over a thousand Scripture characters, forming a Thousand-Character Artifact.
It coiled around her like a slender Azure Dragon, her aura reaching its absolute peak.
Even the Blood Handprint Demonic Armor was merely a Ninth-Grade Hundred-Character Artifact.
"Dragon Immortal Maiden, you seem to look down on Spiritual Masters. Do you dare to face me in single combat? With my Insect Tamer skills and Formation mastery, I can turn the tables on you," Li Weiyi stepped forward, pursuing Long Xiangcen with the Great Sun-Moon-Stars Formation.
"If you want a one-on-one fight, first put away your seven rare insects."
Long Xiangcen retreated while fighting, offering a sweet, shallow smile.
Then she turned to Luan Sheng Lin You: "We can't give him any more chances. His cultivation speed is too fast."
"Whoosh!"
Luan Sheng Lin You spread his massive wings, a pair of fiery and windy forces converging upon them, dividing the space behind him into yin and yang halves.
In his Dao Heart Manifestation, Six-Clawed Immortal Dragons emerged, even larger and more solid than Li Weiyi's Seven-Clawed Heavenly Dragon, a clear display of his superior cultivation realm.
"Li Weiyi," he said, "breaking your formation isn't as difficult as you think."
"What? Are you going to use the Immortal Feather?"
Li Weiyi knew that Luan Sheng Lin You possessed a feather from the Ancient Immortal Yu Jia, imbued with Immortal Dao scripture and a trace of Immortal power, capable of shattering any obstacle.
Activated by Luan Sheng Lin You's current cultivation, its power would be terrifying beyond measure.
Luan Sheng Lin You shook his head gently: "I don't need the Immortal Feather to deal with you. You cultivate Psychic Power, and so do I. I'll break your formation with my own formation."
He dared not use the Immortal Feather in Lingxiao City.
Its power was enough to tear through the Spirit Realm Black Curtain, causing energy to leak out.
If Li Weiyi were exposed in Lingxiao City, he might still have a chance of survival. But if Luan Sheng Lin You were exposed, it would be certain death.
"Whoosh!"
Luan Sheng Lin You's Spirit Realm between his eyebrows opened, and formation glyphs surged forth like a tidal wave, coalescing into a three-zhang-wide Formation Plate before him.
At the center of the plate, an Azure Phoenix Formation Beast materialized.
These formation glyphs weren't drawn by him but came from a Formation Master of the Demon Race.
He had hidden them within the Spirit Realm as one of his trump cards.
Li Weiyi knew Luan Sheng Lin You's Psychic Power cultivation was quite advanced.
At the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival, the Yellow Dragon Sword had nearly been swallowed by his Spirit Realm between his eyebrows.
"You've wasted enough time. I advise you to flee quickly. Do you really think I've exhausted my tricks? Continuing this fight will benefit no one."
Li Weiyi didn't want a prolonged battle.
He had managed to withstand their initial assault because they were wary of the unknown Spatial Power.
Aside from Luan Sheng Lin You, the other two dared not approach, resorting to long-range attacks.
Moreover, the three of them attacked separately, not together.
They were cautious but lacked momentum.
"Too late. They've missed their last chance to escape."
Jiang Ning's ethereal voice echoed from the darkness behind Luan Sheng Lin You.
The sound of rushing wind grew closer.
She appeared in white robes, veiled, her body shrouded in Spiritual Qi. Using unknown means, she had breached the Spirit Realm Black Curtain.
Luan Sheng Lin You, Long Xiangcen, and Song Muchen simultaneously felt their hearts tighten.
Jiang Ning's appearance meant that the outside world had already detected the disturbance here.
Without hesitation, each chose a different direction to flee.
"Li Weiyi, I've left a great gift for you at the Six Thoughts Zen Temple."
Before retreating, Luan Sheng Lin You hurled a Formation Plate at Li Weiyi, preventing him from pursuing.
The Azure Phoenix Formation Beast within the plate spread its Twin Wings, growing to dozens of meters long. Its sharp claws slashed toward the Great Sun-Moon-Stars Formation.
Li Weiyi wasn't afraid.
If Luan Sheng Lin You had been in full control, he might have posed a threat. But now, Luan Sheng Lin You was a frightened bird, desperate only to escape. A masterless Formation Beast held no terror.
"Boom!"
Seven spears erupted in rapid succession, each step a strike, shattering the Azure Phoenix Formation Beast into countless formation glyphs.
Li Weiyi focused his gaze on Luan Sheng Lin You, only to find him driven back by a single palm strike from Jiang Ning.
It was unbelievable.
How could Jiang Ning, at the Fourth Heaven of the Dao Seed Realm, have repelled Luan Sheng Lin You?
Even with Luan Sheng Lin You's momentum shattered and his only thought escape, it shouldn't have been possible.
A single realm's difference was like heaven and earth.
"This Spiritual Qi..."
Li Weiyi sensed something strange about the Spiritual Qi surrounding Jiang Ning. She was using a treasure, similar to the Smiling Buddha mask, to conceal its true nature.
Why would Jiang Ning need to hide her Spiritual Qi in Lingxiao City?
Clearly, this wasn't Jiang Ning.
Realization dawned on Li Weiyi.
A knowing smile flashed in his eyes as he understood that with her restraining him, Luan Sheng Lin You couldn't escape.
He then led the seven Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors to intercept Long Xiangcen.
"Dragon Immortal Maiden, don't leave! Let's settle this once and for all!"
Li Weiyi activated the "Qian" Secret Incantation Character, his body flickering forward repeatedly to catch up with Long Xiangcen.
The Myriad Manifestations Staff-Spear, weighing 33,333 jin, descended like a brushstroke, aiming for her back.
Long Xiangcen frowned, her body shimmering like a phantom as she dodged the attack.
With a wave of her arm, the Dragon Scale Sword snaked through the air, its tip arcing toward Li Weiyi's neck at an unexpected angle.
"Bang!"
Both of them retreated, using their defensive techniques to neutralize the force of the other's attack.
"Let me go, and I'll owe you a favor. I'll repay it in the future, I promise," Long Xiangcen said urgently, her voice soft and alluring, filled with subtle implications. She knew the consequences of being held back by Li Weiyi.
Li Weiyi remained silent, swinging his spear down in a fierce attack, leaving a bloody gash across Long Xiangcen's shoulder.
He loved pursuit battles.
His opponents, desperate to escape, dared not linger, forced to endure his relentless attacks.
Suddenly, with a resounding "Whoosh!" the ground transformed into a yellow, liquid substance.
The Fallen Spirit powerhouse and Tai Shi Yu burst from the earth, still locked in combat.
The clash of their energies sent shockwaves that made the eardrums of those below ache.
The Fallen Spirit powerhouse retreated, clutching the Yin Banner, and drew the Spirit Realm Black Curtain into its folds.
With his other hand, he seized Luan Sheng Lin You's wrist, activating an Escape Technique to plunge back into the earth.
"Where do you think you're going!"
Tai Shi Yu hurled his blue crystal Spiritual Staff at the street.
It pierced the earth, turning a vast area into molten rock.
A pained scream echoed from the depths below.
"I will leave this place to you. Don't let those two escape."
Tai Shi Yu retrieved his staff and, following the trail of Qi he sensed, pursued them, vanishing in an instant at the end of the street.
Li Weiyi, just before the Spirit Realm Black Curtain disappeared, recalled the seven Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors into his Cosmic Pouch and stowed the Myriad Manifestations Staff-Spear in his Wind Mansion, retreating to the side to avoid being noticed by too many Imperial Court officials.
He then watched Jiang Ning attack Long Xiangcen, who had already been wounded by him.
The sight of two beautiful women, one an Immortal and the other a Demon, locked in combat was truly captivating.
The street gradually returned to its normal brightness.
Soft sunlight filtered down.
Imperial Court experts quickly converged from all directions.
Some soared through the air, while others stood atop rooftops.
Still others formed formations on the ground, advancing steadily forward.
Song Muchen had failed to escape. He was intercepted by Song Lin and his sister, Song Qingli, who blocked his path with their blades.
More West Sea Palace experts then swarmed forward, and the battle had reached a desperate, all-or-nothing climax.
Li Weiyi leaned against a wall, watching the spectacle with detached amusement.
"Dragon Immortal Maiden, why bother struggling? Continuing this fight is pointless."
Long Xiangcen transmitted her voice through spiritual energy: "If you don't save me, I'll reveal your secret - that you possess the Divine Son Life Token. Then we'll all die together."
Li Weiyi remained utterly unfazed.
He didn't even bother with spiritual energy transmission, speaking aloud instead: "Let's see if they believe you or me. Feather Immortal, just kill her!"
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