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Novel: [The Primordial Law]
Volume 5: [Seeking Immortality in the Eastern Sea]
Volume 5 (Pinyin): [Dong Hai xun xian]
Chapter 96 (533): [The Four Dharma Kings of the Earth Wolf King's Army]
(96th of Volume 5)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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Lu Jingshen said, "Throughout Yingzhou's history, there have been numerous calamities in the Netherworld, engulfing countless Living Realms in darkness. The humans within these realms didn't all perish; instead, they became the Netherworld's remnants."
"Terrifying entities from the Dead Spirit realm unified these survivors and imparted upon them special cultivation methods. These techniques allowed them to absorb Heaven-Earth Spiritual Qi from the Netherworld, rendering them immune to the darkness, resistant to soul corruption by malevolent forces, and capable of maintaining their sanity."
"This marked the origin of the Tai Yin Sect!"
"Believing themselves abandoned by the powerful humans of the Living Realms, they harbor deep resentment and hatred for all who dwell in the sunlight. Consequently, they indiscriminately slaughter the innocent, employing cruel and extreme methods, driven by their fanatical obsession."
"When an Ancient Sect is founded upon hatred, and supported by the Nether Realm of the Dead to achieve some dark purpose, one can only imagine the kind of individuals who populate its ranks."
Li Weiyi asked, "Are they even more dangerous than the Demon Kingdom and the Rice Palace?"
Lu Jingshen replied, "The Demon Kingdom is indeed deplorable, but when faced with the threats from the Nether Realm of the Fead and the Demon Clan, they stand united with all humanity. The Rice Palace, however, is more ambiguous. With our current cultivation levels, we can barely glimpse the true nature of this world."
"In short, the Tai Yin Sect is extremely dangerous! Yet, many factions still collaborate with them, engaging in unspeakable and vile deeds. Take this assassination attempt, for example - the order came from within Thousand Mile Mountain itself."
"The Tai Yin Sect holds compromising information on countless individuals, including the legendary Dark Ledger, which reportedly implicates even the Life Realm Lord and the Sect Master of the Ancient Sects."
"The appearance of the Chou Envoy and Yin Envoy suggests that Chu Yutian, the Tai Yin True Disciple, has likely arrived in the East Sea. This makes sense - legend has it that a wisp of Dragon Soul Origin Light can save a Immortal Realm Martial-Mystic Cultivator ten years of arduous cultivation. Who wouldn't be tempted?"
Li Weiyi recalled the battle corpse's words.
Given the Tai Yin Sect's aggressive advance, he needed to immediately head to Leizhou Ferry and board a ship to Moon Dragon Island.
Moon Dragon Island housed an outpost of the Sentinel Spirit Army and a Space Teleportation Formation.
At a three-way intersection, Lu Jingshen disembarked, intending to first visit Thunder Prefecture City to contact the Thousand Mile Mountain Guild Master of the Lingxiao Life Realm.
He suddenly turned to Li Weiyi, who remained seated in the carriage, and smiled, "Patriarch Li isn't the real Patriarch Li, is he?"
Li Weiyi replied, "You could say that."
"Understood. Everyone has their reasons for being away from home. I will uncover your true identity! I hope next time we meet in Dragon City, we can share a drink as our true selves. Farewell!"
Lu Jingshen clasped his hands in a formal salute, then activated his escape technique, vanishing instantly into the ground.
Li Weiyi drove his carriage toward Leizhou Ferry on the East Sea coast.
Along the way, the official road was crowded with carriages and groups of Martial-Mystic Cultivators, all heading toward the East Sea.
Some were drawn by the revival of the Immortal Dao Dragon Vein, hoping to make a name for themselves.
Others were lured by the generous rewards, willing to cross vast oceans and leave their homelands to help build Dragon City deep within the East Sea.
The majority of these travelers were Martial-Mystic Cultivators from the Surging Spring Realm and Five Seas Realm.
"The Immortal Dao Dragon Vein stretches thirty thousand miles, from Nine Ring Reef to Moon Dragon Island. The entire sea glows with golden radiance at dawn and dusk. The deadlands along the coast, once shrouded by the Nether Realm of the Dead, have sprouted lush vegetation in less than three months, teeming with life. Sects could easily be established there."
"They say the Heaven-Earth Spiritual Qi in the revived areas rivals that of the Cloud Heaven Immortal Plain."
"I heard the Cloud Heaven Immortal Plain has also been glowing with golden light recently. It's likely connected to the Immortal Dao Dragon Vein as well."
"If the Heaven-Earth Spiritual Qi in the Cloud Heaven Immortal Plain revives further, won't it become a miniature Immortal Realm?"
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Along the way, Li Weiyi overheard all sorts of news.
Aside from the Immortal Dao Dragon Vein, the most common topic of conversation was the complete dissipation of darkness and the restoration of vitality in the Ten Prefectures on the eastern coast of the East Sea.
Upon this revitalized land, the Rice Palace had established the Bright Rice Realm.
The Grand Palace Master's reappearance in the East Sea was also a hot topic among Martial-Mystic Cultivators.
The Imperial Court, Snow Sword Tang Court, and Zuoqiu Clan had all publicly announced that the Xiaotian Edict's bloodstained tears were the result of collusion between the Second Palace Master and the Twin Rice Sect.
When the Zuoqiu Clan stormed the Twin Rice Sect's Cultivation Headquarters, they discovered an altar dedicated to the Six Thoughts Heart Spirit Curse.
Half a day later, they arrived at Leizhou Ferry.
Li Weiyi was stunned by the sight before him: a dense forest of thousands of ships, packed with laborers hauling cargo and Martial-Mystic Cultivators awaiting departure.
Resources from all corners of the Lingxiao Life Realm's Twenty-Eight Prefectures were being transported here, ready to be loaded onto ships bound not only for Dragon City but also for the Ten Prefectures of the Rice Realm and the various islands shrouded by the Immortal Dao Dragon Vein.
Construction efforts were proceeding at a feverish pace.
The small ferry town was bursting at the seams with people.
Li Weiyi and Yu'er, disguised, squeezed into a street corner, slurping down bowls of noodle soup.
His senses fully extended, he eavesdropped on every scrap of conversation.
Suddenly, a familiar voice snarled, "Damn it, Shi Qiqing! This is all your fault! We missed out on the greatest opportunity of our lives - excavating the Ancient Immortal Dragon Remains! I should never have listened to a woman's advice. We spent months digging in that Underground Immortal Mansion and found absolutely nothing! We missed out on a once-in-a-lifetime chance!"
Even a hundred zhang away, Li Weiyi could sense Shi Liuyu's frustration, as if he wanted to smash his head against a wall.
A smirk crept across Li Weiyi's face.
On the street a hundred zhang away, Shi Liuyu, Shi Jiuzhai, Shi Qiqing, and Shi Wuyan were frantically searching for a ship to cross the sea to Dragon City.
Shi Wuyan, with his round face, buzz cut, and thick beard, walked close to Shi Jiuzhai, his tone gentle.
"I heard that every Martial-Mystic Cultivator who went to the East Sea and absorbed the Six-Clawed Immortal Dragon Qi achieved a breakthrough. Some even reached the Immortal Realm. Ninth Brother, isn't that infuriating?"
Shi Jiuzhai replied, "I heard Yang Qingxi's cultivation has advanced dramatically. Three days ago, she defeated a Seventh Heaven Elder from the Thundercloud Sect. Anyone who dares call her 'Murmuring Stream' again will have their head lopped off by her sword. It's humiliating to be overtaken by a junior like that."
Shi Qiqing endured their nagging all the way, her frustration simmering.
"You only see the survivors' cultivation advancing by leaps and bounds," she snapped, "but you have no idea how devastating the losses were in the East Sea. Can you guarantee you'll be among the lucky ones who survive?"
"Why wouldn't we be?" Shi Liuyu retorted, his tone self-assured, "We just need to stick with Big Brother, and we'll be absolutely safe."
"Following Big Brother is the same as following the Jiu Li Chief," Shi Jiuzhai added, "What danger could there possibly be?"
"Following Big Brother is the same as following the Grand Palace Master," Shi Wuyan chimed in, "If we can latch onto her coattails... Oh my god, what an opportunity! Shi Qiqing, it's all your fault I didn't get to meet Big Brother or serve the Grand Palace Master personally!"
"As if I forced you to stay behind," Shi Qiqing retorted, though she secretly regretted her decision.
The news from the East Sea had sent shockwaves through the Lingxiao Life Realm.
After all, the truth about the Grand Palace Master and the Jiu Li Chief had begun to surface, causing a sensation throughout the Twenty-Eight Prefectures.
The rumors had spread like wildfire, growing more fantastical with each telling.
Driven by regret, they had rushed to the East Sea, preparing to venture into Dragon City in search of missed opportunities.
Shi Jiuzhai heard a telepathic message, his eyes lighting up with wild joy.
He abruptly stopped: "Complaining won't get us anywhere. Let's split up and secure a ship first."
Moments later, following the telepathic guidance, Shi Jiuzhai found two figures - one tall, one small - crammed around a low table by the street, slurping noodles.
A steaming bowl of soup noodles had already been ordered for him.
Li Weiyi, clad in a loose black robe and a wide-brimmed hat, looked up at Shi Jiuzhai.
"Sit down. What are you staring at?"
Shi Jiuzhai's gaze remained fixed on Yu'er, who sat beside Li Weiyi.
Recalling the recent rumors circulating in the Lingxiao Life Realm, he cautiously asked, "And this young lady is...?"
"I'm Yu'er," she replied, tilting her head and smiling brightly, her large eyes sparkling.
In her features, Shi Jiuzhai saw a striking resemblance to the Grand Palace Master's portrait.
His knees nearly buckled, and he hastily glanced around before telepathically asking Li Weiyi, "The Grand Palace Master?"
Li Weiyi didn't deny it, "I have some questions for you, and some tasks I need you to handle."
Shi Jiuzhai's legs grew even weaker as he gazed reverently at Yu'er, who was eating noodles.
"Let's talk somewhere else," he said, "We should go to the finest restaurant, order the most expensive dishes - all on me... uh, all on Shi Jiuzhai."
"Here is fine. Sit down," Li Weiyi said.
Shi Jiuzhai couldn't bring himself to sit: "I'll stand. I prefer it."
Li Weiyi asked telepathically, "What's the current narrative about the Grand Palace Master? How much does the outside world know?"
"The entire world is searching for you, especially the Imperial Court. They've offered astronomical rewards for any information or leads."
Shi Jiuzhai continued, "Yu'er's secret can't be kept hidden. Many know she's been with you all along, calling you 'Master.' Some speculate that something has happened to the Grand Palace Master."
"But even if something has happened, her victory in the East Sea still terrifies the world. Of course, these are just rumors. The Grand Palace Master is wise and martial, a god among men - nothing could possibly be wrong with her."
Li Weiyi frowned, secretly contemplating whether to send the Grand Palace Master back to the Imperial Court.
Duke Tai Shi was trustworthy, and being under the protection of the Transcendent would be far safer than staying with him.
"Contact the Hidden Lord for me," Li Weiyi said, "Tell him I'll be waiting at our usual spot on Moon Dragon Island."
"To my knowledge, the Hidden Lord is still on Moon Dragon Island," Shi Jiuzhai replied, "He hasn't returned to Li Prefecture yet."
Li Weiyi prepared to leave for Moon Dragon Island immediately, reaching for his Boundary Pouch.
"I'll settle the bill," Shi Jiuzhai offered.
After paying for the noodles, Shi Jiuzhai followed closely behind Li Weiyi and Yu'er, as if ready to serve them at a moment's notice.
"Aren't you going to rejoin the others?" Li Weiyi asked.
Shi Jiuzhai smiled: "I wish to remain by the Divine Hidden One's side."
Reaching the shore, Li Weiyi retrieved a Treasure Box and handed it to Shi Jiuzhai.
"Fifth Brother, you've risked your life with me countless times and helped me greatly. Take this box of Six-Clawed Immortal Dragon Qi. Share some with Sixth Brother - the amount is up to you. What I'm about to do is extremely dangerous. Don't follow me. When I need the Hidden Ones' assistance, I'll send word."
The Six-Clawed Immortal Dragon Qi Li Weiyi possessed wasn't just the gourd he had collected himself; it also included what he had found in Si Wuyan's and the others' Boundary Pouches.
Shi Jiuzhai suppressed his excitement and accepted the scroll with both hands.
"Divine Hidden One, please just call me Yin Wu from now on. Calling me 'Fifth Brother' again would be worse than killing me! Oh, and there's something else. Ever since news of the Leader's return reached the Lingxiao Life Realm, the Stone Heavenly King has vanished without a trace, gone into hiding."
As expected, Li Weiyi said, "Our whereabouts must remain a complete secret."
"How could I ever betray such a trust? I'd rather cut my own tongue out! Shi Liuyu and the others have followed us here. I'll go deal with them," Shi Jiuzhai said.
Li Weiyi summoned the Jade Boat, took Yu'er aboard, and sailed across the sea.
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END OF CHAPTER
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