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Novel: [The Primordial Law]
Volume 5: [Seeking Immortality in the Eastern Sea]
Volume 5 (Pinyin): [Dong Hai xun xian]
Chapter 68 (505): [Dragon Remains]
(68th of Volume 5)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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"Swish! Swish!"
Si Wuyan and the Purple-Clad Woman arrived in quick succession.
Seeing the bloodstain at the corner of Sheng Wulian's mouth, they were both shocked.
"Li Weiyi also possesses extraordinary power?" the Purple-Clad Woman asked.
This was the only explanation for Sheng Wulian's injury.
"How could the Jiu Li Divine Hidden One not be heavily protected? Those old fools from the Jiu Li Clan all carry protective treasures and formidable offensive weapons," Si Wuyan retorted.
Sheng Wulian offered no further explanation, regaining his composure and spiritual energy.
"Li Weiyi must die. Otherwise, the Rice Palace's reputation will be tarnished by our generation of Martial-Mystic Cultivators. We must quickly condense our Golden Cores, break through to Half-Step Immortal Realm, and wash away this humiliation in the East Sea. Let this setback become a potent medicine to temper our spirit and resolve."
Huoxin was dead, Wu Hongling's spiritual artifact had been seized, Si Wuyan had suffered near-fatal injuries, and Sheng Wulian had tasted defeat for the first time in a battle against an opponent of equal cultivation...
In Sheng Wulian's eyes, the current generation of the Rice Palace had been driven to the brink of a precipice.
Without achieving the Immortal Body and washing away this shame, their positions as True Disciples would inevitably be usurped.
The Purple-Clad Woman glanced at Wu Hongling, her curiosity piqued.
This was the first time she had ever heard Sheng Wulian utter the word "setback."
Had he truly been defeated?
...
Li Weiyi returned to Phoenix Stone Reef and found only a handful of low-level Martial-Mystic Cultivators remaining on the island.
The rest had gathered at the underwater rift ten miles away.
Yu'er ran up to him, clutching the treasure box.
"Master, it's shaking violently! I can barely hold it down!"
Seeing her trying to return the box, Li Weiyi quickly stopped her.
"What are you doing? If you can't hold it, why would you give it to me?"
"But you're still holding it down, aren't you? Keep it for now. Master just achieved a Breakthrough and needs to consolidate his cultivation realm."
Li Weiyi immediately sat down in a meditative posture, retrieved Immortal Herb, and plucked off the blue and crimson petals.
He planned to seize this opportunity from his Breakthrough to cultivate the Immortal Body.
A sense of crisis always lingered in his heart.
While he was advancing, others were improving too. If someone else broke through to Immortal Realm first, he would fall far behind.
A single realm's difference meant a world of difference in combat power.
Yu'er watched Li Weiyi's retreating figure, secretly suspecting that her Master might know about her innate divine strength.
He knew, yet he never told her, nor did he teach her the Breathing Technique.
What secrets was her Master hiding?
Ten miles away, at the edge of the underwater rift, a bright wave of light spread outward.
Massive bolts of lightning materialized from thin air, thunder roared, and the Qi surged with overwhelming intensity.
"Ha ha! I've broken through! I've broken through! This old man has finally shattered the Qiankun (Cosmic) Shackle... Heavens, you haven't abandoned me! After one hundred and forty years of arduous cultivation, I've finally attained the Dao of Immortal Realm today. Now I have a place in this world!"
The Great Elder of the Thundercloud Sect stood amidst the thunderclouds, letting out a wild, tearful roar.
His voice carried the joy of a withered tree sprouting new buds, the cathartic release of a century's pent-up emotions, and boundless anticipation for the future.
Then, as if possessed by madness, he transformed into a bolt of thunder and lightning, streaking through the seabed.
He was nearly driven mad by overwhelming joy.
After a long while, he calmed down, his figure reappearing near Phoenix Stone Reef.
His gaunt, skeletal frame had regained youthful fullness, and his bald head now sprouted hair, making him appear only sixty years old.
The Great Elder's breakthrough spurred countless veteran Martial-Mystic Cultivators trapped at the peak of the Dao Seed Realm's Ninth Heaven or at the Half-Step Immortal Realm.
They recklessly absorbed the Immortal Dao Scripture.
"Aaaah..."
A bloodcurdling scream echoed.
An elderly cultivator at the peak of the Dao Seed Realm's Ninth Heaven couldn't withstand the massive influx of Immortal Dao Scripture. His Ancestral Field shattered, and half his body exploded into a bloody mess.
"Everyone, calm down!" Zhu Qishier Chongtian shouted, "Even after absorbing the Immortal Dao Scripture and Six-Clawed Immortal Dragon Qi, you need to digest and comprehend them slowly. Don't rush things. That old bastard from the Thundercloud Sect only managed to break through to Half-Step Immortal Realm through sheer luck."
Despite his words, Zhu Qishier Chongtian was more anxious than anyone else.
An hour later, an ancient voice echoed from the seabed: "All forces, retreat to the reefs."
Martial-Mystic Cultivators and Demon Beasts from the major powers surged toward the nine reefs.
They knew the Ancient Immortal Dragon Remains were about to emerge, bringing with them even greater opportunities.
However, such opportunities wouldn't be available to everyone.
The Human Race Martial-Mystic Cultivators from the Lingxiao Realm returned to Phoenix Stone Reef, their faces flushed with excitement. Having gained immense benefits, they buzzed with fervent discussion.
Elder Patriarch Chi Li's face glowed crimson with joy, a sight unseen for decades.
"I've finally condensed the Immortal Golden Pill!" he said, "With the Immortal Dao Scripture and Six-Clawed Immortal Dragon Qi contained within, I'll break free from the Qiankun (Cosmic or Heavenly) Shackle within five years at most!"
"Congratulations, congratulations! I'm just a Immortal Golden Pill away, but it'll probably take me a few more months to cultivate it,"
Patriarch Qi Li of the Qi Li Clan said, his face filled with envy, yet his heart brimming with hope and anticipation.
He was confident in his future breakthrough to Immortal.
This opportunity was equivalent to ten years of arduous cultivation for him.
Elder Patriarch Chi Li declared, "On the day I break through to Immortal Realm, I shall host a grand banquet to dispel the ill fortune of the past decades."
Zhu Yibai asked Zhu Qishier Chongtian, "Brother, how's it going?"
"It's loosening! My Qiankun (Cosmic or Heavenly) Shackle is finally loosening! I thought it was made of immortal iron. But it seems that with genuine Six-Clawed Immortal Dragon Qi and Immortal Dao Scripture, there's still a chance to break it. Good things come to those who wait, good things come to those who wait!" Zhu Qishier Chongtian exclaimed, tears welling in his eyes, his despair replaced by renewed hope.
The Thundercloud Sect disciples gathered around their Great Elder, bowing in unison and shouting, "Greetings, Immortal One!"
Even Lei Wu, the Thundercloud Sect's First Commander, and Lu Cangsheng, a Heaven's Chosen, were no exception.
A single realm's difference in cultivation meant vastly different status and authority.
The members of the Jiu Li Hidden Sect watched from afar.
A Half-Step Immortal Realm Hidden Elder sighed, "How envious! He's already half-buried, yet he managed to break through. Now he has another few decades to live. Who knows, he might even break free from the Soul Return Shackle during that time and gain another sixty years."
"Divine Hidden One, did you also break through?" Yaoyin asked Li Weiyi, noticing he was still meditating, "I heard you were fighting the Rice Palace True Disciple earlier. Were you injured?"
After consuming two petals of the Immortal Herb, Li Weiyi's physical transformation required several days.
However, he had already endured the most difficult phase and exhaled a long breath.
The expelled turbid Qi was a dense, fragrant mix of crimson and azure.
His Blood Qi, muscles, organs, tendons, and skin were constantly improving, but whether he could cultivate a Immortal Body within the next few days remained uncertain.
After all, Immortal Body was merely a legend.
"Injured? Yes, but it was him who suffered the injuries. This so-called True Disciple of the Ancient Sect is still lacking. He's barely on par with a Demon Child."
Li Weiyi rose to prepare for the emergence of the Ancient Immortal Dragon Remains.
Such an opportunity to "witness the Immortal's countenance" was exceedingly rare.
If any legendary Auspicious Omens, Emperor Herbs, or Immortal Springs were to appear, he would certainly compete for them.
Such opportunities, however, relied heavily on luck.
After all, the Transcendents would undoubtedly claim any treasures immediately, leaving nothing for the younger generation.
Yaoyin, seeing Li Weiyi's earnest and composed demeanor, playfully punched him on the shoulder.
Noticing nearby glances, she instantly adopted a haughty, icy expression and whispered, "Don't underestimate them. Be cautious - safety always comes first. These people are bound to carry dangerous artifacts; the True Disciples of the Ancient Sect are no joke. And Wu Hongling is exceptionally cunning - a truly dangerous woman. Don't let her charm you."
"You're talking too much!" Li Weiyi chuckled, then turned serious, "Don't worry. Once the Ancient Immortal Dragon Remains emerge, I'll return to the Lingxiao Realm with the Seniors. I won't engage in any petty squabbles. I'll deny them any chance for revenge - that'll infuriate them to death."
The seven Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors had previously accompanied Yaoyin to the underwater rift, where they absorbed vast quantities of Six-Clawed Immortal Dragon Qi and Immortal Dao Scripture.
Now, they were all dizzy and disoriented.
Knowing their lack of restraint, Li Weiyi sighed softly and collected them into his Insect Pouch.
Unlike the others on the island, Liu Ye stood at the edge of Phoenix Stone Reef, gazing out at the boundless sea in the opposite direction, a persistent worry etched between her brows.
Zuoqiu Hongting approached Li Weiyi.
"Gather all the Jiu Li Clan members on the island and keep them from wandering off. The Ancestor just sent me a message through Telepathically: as soon as the Ancient Immortal Dragon Remains emerge, he'll immediately evacuate everyone from both our clans. We're abandoning the original plan - no more exploring the Immortal Tomb!"
The original plan had been for Dao Seed Realm Martial-Mystic Cultivators to descend into the underground chambers after the Ancient Immortal Dragon Remains were excavated, searching for any overlooked treasures and mining Immortal Soil, Essence Herbs, Blood Crystals, Immortal Corpse Blood, and other valuable resources.
Li Weiyi asked, "Did you tell the Ancestor about the situation above?"
Zuoqiu Hongting shook her head gently.
"With my Psychic Power, I can only hear his transmissions, not communicate back. But the Ancestor's sudden change of plans suggests something dangerous has been detected below. That's why he's decided to evacuate immediately."
Li Weiyi nodded in agreement: "What about the Martial-Mystic Cultivators on the ships?"
"Transcendents from the Lingxiao Realm will escort us," Zuoqiu Hongting said, "We must evacuate in batches. Don't worry too much; this is just a precaution. By the way, how did your battle with Sheng Wulian go?"
Li Weiyi replied, "I had a slight edge. It seems I do have the potential to become a True Disciple of the Ancient Sect. Well, did I at least save face for my fiancée?"
"Look at you, getting carried away with yourself," Zuoqiu Hongting chided.
Li Weiyi pulled out the remaining fragment of the Immortal Herb and handed it to her.
"We couldn't have succeeded in obtaining Immortal Herb last time without your help. Take this piece; it can be forged into a Immortal Golden Bone with 99% purity."
Zuoqiu Hongting accepted it without any false modesty or pretense.
If she refused, he might just give it to Yaoyin, whose Martial-Mystic Dao talent was already formidable.
"Boom!"
The sea area within a three-hundred-mile radius, enclosed by the Nine Dragon-Locking Pillars, trembled violently.
Cracks spiderwebbed across the withered seabed, and torrents of powerful Qi surged skyward, threatening to pierce the cosmic void.
Had it not been for the array glyphs and the Dragon-Locking Pillars' protection, the nine island reefs would have collapsed in an instant.
The withered seabed completely collapsed, revealing a massive chasm from which a pillar of light erupted.
Gradually, the colossal Ancient Immortal Dragon Remains, supported by multiple Transcendent forces, rose into view.
Li Weiyi activated his Heavenly Eye, piercing through the hundred-mile-thick golden Rosy Mist.
He faintly glimpsed several Transcendent figures suspended in mid-air. Though they appeared as tiny as dust motes due to the immense distance, their auras blazed with extraordinary power, like starlight scattered across the sky.
The Ancient Immortal Dragon Remains loomed as vast as sacred mountains and immortal peaks. The radiance emanating from its Dragon Scales was so blindingly intense that direct observation was impossible.
After a brief attempt with his Heavenly Eye, Li Weiyi's brow throbbed with excruciating pain, forcing him to immediately withdraw the Dao Technique and close his eyes to recover.
"Clang! Clang! Clang!"
The sound of iron chains reverberated across the entire sea.
Chains thick as water buckets, inscribed with Scripture, descended from a giant warship in the sky, connecting heaven and earth.
The warship radiated the overwhelming Qi of a Supreme Artifact, its Scripture manifesting a miniature world.
Originating from the Rice Palace, it bore a peerless humanoid being standing a thousand feet above the ground.
The Calamity Crossing Temple also sent a powerful figure who unleashed a Supreme Artifact to suppress the undying Dragon Soul Willpower and corpse miasma within the Ancient Immortal Dragon Remains, preventing its re-emergence.
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