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Novel: [The Primordial Law]
Volume 2: [Jiuli Insect Valley]
Chapter 73 (100): [Breaking Through the Nine Springs, Heading to the Burial Immortal Town]
(73rd of Volume 2)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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The flatboat rounded a wide bend and entered the Silver Beach River Valley.
Yin Ershi Wu stood rigidly on a gentle slope overlooking the riverbank, as if he had been waiting for them for a long time.
"We're finished," Yin Ershi Si whispered, her voice tense, "We stayed in the Ashen Domain too long. They must have noticed!"
She knew the Hidden Sect's punishments were notoriously severe.
Li Weiyi said, "Don't worry. Leave it to me."
Yin Ershi Wu turned to the three on the boat, his face grim: "Where have you been?"
The flatboat docked.
Li Weiyi stepped off first, passing Yin Ershi Wu with a casual air.
"Does a Divine Hidden One need to report his whereabouts to a Hidden One? Is that the Hidden Sect's rule?"
Yin Ershi Wu froze for a moment.
Yin Ershi Si approached, her eyes filled with sympathy.
"How big do you think the heart of someone is who claims to be a Divine Hidden One before even becoming one?"
Yin Ershi Wu's expression shifted. His heart pounding with unease, he hurried after Li Weiyi, his attitude becoming far more respectful, "Yin Jun sent me to invite the three of you."
"What's the matter?" Li Weiyi asked calmly, his hands clasped behind his back.
Yin Ershi Wu lowered his head.
"It seems to be related to the matter in Burial Immortal Town."
Li Weiyi patted his shoulder and smiled.
"Don't let Yin Ershi Si scare you. I'm not that petty. Lead the way. I also have something to report to Yin Jun."
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"We fell from the Spider Cave into the Ashen Domain and encountered six Ember Spirits."
The Yin Jun's eyes, hidden behind his mask, were deep and grave: "How did you escape?"
Li Weiyi replied, "Our cultivation was too low to understand what truly happened. After entering a purple mist, we were returned to the Spider Cave. I believe this matter is far from simple. The Ashen Domain may have already spread near the Hidden Sect, possibly even swallowing the underground of many places in Li Province."
The Yin Jun clearly understood the significance of the Ashen Domain far better than Li Weiyi.
All the relaxedness vanished from his posture as he paced back and forth.
"Leave this matter to me. I will personally investigate and search for clues. I called you here for a more urgent matter."
The Hidden Lord then briefly explained the situation in Burial Immortal Town.
Li Weiyi remained calm throughout the explanation, but the three people behind him grew increasingly agitated, each wishing they had wings to fly to Burial Immortal Town immediately.
There was no help for it.
For Yin Ershi Si and Yin Ershi Wu, two mortals, what could be more alluring than the prospect of a Pure Immortal Physique Transformation?
Though Yaoyin possessed a Pure Immortal Physique, the "Nine Springs Ancestral Field" barrier had blocked countless arrogant Pure Immortal Physiques from reaching the pinnacle of genius.
There was a world of difference between a Nine Springs Pure Immortal Physique and an Eight Springs Pure Immortal Physique.
The former was a supreme genius, towering over their peers.
The latter might not even surpass a Nine Springs Mortal.
Moreover, Yaoyin had already cultivated ninety-two Veins at the Eighth Spring realm.
Once she broke through to the Nine Springs, she was almost certain to surpass the Hundred Meridians, laying the foundation of a Successor Seed from the Ancient Myriad Sects.
In the Jiu Li Clan, Cang Li would no longer hold sole dominance.
The Hidden Lord secretly praised Li Weiyi's composure, saying, "Logically, you shouldn't be a Divine Hidden One yet, nor is it time for you to emerge and measure yourself against the world's heroes. But extraordinary circumstances call for extraordinary measures. This time, you will lead the team on two missions."
"First, gather as much Medicine as possible."
"Second, secretly assist the geniuses from various Jiuli factions participating in the Mangshan Grand Festival. The Hidden Sect has received word that someone intends to hunt them down."
Li Weiyi asked, "The Sui Sect?"
"The Sui Sect alone wouldn't be so audacious. You'll understand when you arrive."
The Hidden Lord paused, then added, "Right, it's best not to reveal your identity as Li Weiyi. Many factions are currently searching for you."
"My plan is to put Yaoyin in the spotlight. You and Yin Ershi Wu will use the Disguise Technique to pose as her two personal attendants and accompany her to Burial Immortal Town. Since she's only recently joined the Hidden Sect and only the Yao Li Tribe's Clan Chief knows about it, this should help conceal your true identities."
Yin Ershi Si asked, "Hidden Lord, what about me? Am I not going with them?"
"The Hidden Ones from the Five Seas Realm will be led by Yin Jiu. You have a separate mission."
The Hidden Lord kept Li Weiyi behind and produced a medicine bottle.
"These pills suppress the Six Desires Talisman. I've refined a total of five. Furthermore, I've learned that if you can persuade the Nine Great Priests to work together, they can help you refine the six desires talisman within you. So, there's no need to worry too much."
"Also before you leave, go to the Coffin Sea Pavilion's treasure vault and retrieve a high-grade spiritual artifact-level night cloak from the Forty-Fifth Supreme Elder. Its stealth capabilities are far superior to those of low-grade spiritual artifacts, and it offers significantly enhanced defense and speed. Most importantly, it can block Shi Liuyu's detection of the Six Desires Talisman on your body."
The Hidden Lord continued, "Once you reach Burial Immortal Town, find the Immortal Haze-tainted Elixir and break through the Nine Springs Ancestral Field as quickly as possible. Then, start preparing to break into the Five Seas Realm. Only by reaching the Five Seas Realm can you truly be considered among the elite of the younger generation. Divine Hidden Ones cannot fall too far behind Inheritors. You must catch up to Cang Li as soon as possible."
"Have you refined your Golden Vein Meridians yet?"
"Golden Vein Meridians... are these what you mean?"
Li Weiyi was direct.
He stripped off his upper garment, revealing nine Golden Vein Meridians.
The dazzling golden light was so intense that the Hidden Lord couldn't keep his eyes open. He exclaimed in a rare moment of composure, "You've refined nine already? And you've done this at the Eighth Spring cultivation level!"
"Isn't this what you asked for? Refining nine Golden Vein Meridians puts me ahead of most Inheritors."
Li Weiyi suddenly sensed something.
He paused, recalling the Hidden Lord's voice from earlier. It sounded strangely familiar.
The Hidden Lord quickly suppressed his excitement. After a moment of thought, he said, "You shouldn't rush into the Five Seas Realm just yet. Spend more time cultivating in the Spring Surge Realm."
"Do you have a someone special in the Jiu Li Clan? Li Ling? Yaoyin? Yin Ershi Si?"
"The Hidden Sect can help arrange introductions."
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Li Weiyi stepped out of the Mountain Gate and encountered Yin Ershi Si.
"You must have a lot of influence," she said, "Hidden Lord didn't even pursue the matter of you illegally harvesting rare medicines."
"Get to the point," Li Weiyi said.
Yin Ershi Si didn't mince words: "Help me gather three Immortal Haze-tainted Elixirs that can aid in the transformation of a Pure Immortal Physique."
"Three? You're really daring to ask," Li Weiyi said.
Yin Ershi Si replied, "The higher one's cultivation, the more Immortal Haze-tainted Elixirs are needed... Don't worry, I'll pay for them."
"Can you even afford it? Just say you want to owe me..."
"Fine, a debt is still a debt. I'll do my best!" Li Weiyi relented.
Yin Ershi Si smiled radiantly.
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On the third day of the ninth month, six days remained until the Mangshan Grand Fastival.
Li Weiyi, wearing a straw hat and carrying an insect cage on his back, sat at a roadside noodle stall in Jiu Li City, slurping down a bowl of soup noodles.
With the tip of his finger, he traced a long ribbon of spiritual Qi in the air. The ribbon extended along the ground, stretching ten meters before dissipating and merging with the air.
"Is this the limit of Ancestral Field Qi's reach?"
Yin Jun had clearly underestimated Li Weiyi.
To break through the Nine Springs Ancestral Field, he didn't need rare medicines.
He had naturally broken through it that morning.
Li Weiyi truly had no idea about the legendary Tenth Spring.
Even his three Masters were only vaguely familiar with it and couldn't offer any help.
From now on, he would have to rely on his own exploration.
After receiving the secret letter, Zhao Zhizhuo immediately rushed to the noodle stall and sat across from Li Weiyi, his emotions a mix of excitement and worry.
"It really is you, Brother Li!"
"Why did you come to Jiu Li City? The Yang Clan, the Xue Clan, the Earthwolf King's Army, Coffin Mountain, and assassins from all over the world are hunting you. It's too dangerous! Come with me to the Clan Academy and hide for a while. The First Commander is deeply concerned for your safety."
As he spoke, he pulled out a pouch of coins he had prepared in advance and placed it in front of Li Weiyi.
"This is all I can repay for now."
Li Weiyi opened the pouch, counted the coins, and then pushed a bowl of noodle soup across the table.
"I secretly summoned you because I have several important matters to discuss."
"What matters?"
"You've been at the Clan Academy for months. Have you met Qi Shanshan?"
Zhao Zhizhuo nodded, a strange expression crossing his face. He chuckled, "The Pharmacist Qi is not an ordinary woman!"
"What do you mean?" Li Weiyi asked.
Zhao Zhizhuo whispered, "She's just a mortal. Her beauty can't compare to those with Pure Immortal Physiques, and her cultivation talent is nowhere near Yang Qingxi and other heavenly prodigies. Yet Cang Li, a peerless genius, has been completely captivated by her. This has already caused several clashes between him and the Clan Chief and his wife."
Li Weiyi was stunned.
He knew Qi Shanshan was skilled, but he hadn't realized her abilities were this extraordinary. She had managed to capture Cang Li, a man even Yang Qingxi couldn't win over!
Zhao Zhizhuo chuckled: "Shocked, aren't you? Actually, I can understand. Cang Li is indeed exceptionally talented, but he's been under strict pressure from his clan since childhood. Everyone has been telling him what he should do, but no one has ever asked him what he wants."
"Someone who lacks affection and has no experience in matters of the heart - how could they resist falling for a master of emotional manipulation?"
Li Weiyi nodded in agreement.
But he thought deeper, suspecting the Zen Hai Guanwu within Qi Shanshan might be orchestrating everything.
"Where is she now?" Li Weiyi asked.
Zhao Zhizhuo replied, "Cang Li took her to Burial Immortal Town, claiming he wants to help her gather Immortal Haze-tainted Elixir to transform her into a Pure Immortal Physique."
Li Weiyi's expression turned grave. This situation had become far more complicated.
To move against Qi Shanshan, he would first have to get past Cang Li.
He asked, "What about my Senior Brother and Cai Yutong?"
Zhao Zhizhuo replied, "They've become disciples of the Jiu Li Dao Academy and have already gone to Burial Immortal Town to participate in the Mangshan Grand Festival."
This was what Li Weiyi had expected.
After all, if Yang Qingxi knew about their Pure Immortal Physique Transformation, there was no secret to keep. Becoming disciples of the Jiu Li Dao Academy was the best choice.
Yet Li Weiyi couldn't shake the feeling that this made things even more dangerous.
"Old Zhao, do you want to fully recover your cultivation?"
Zhao Zhizhuo, who had been eating noodles, froze as if struck by lightning.
After a long pause, his expression finally returned to normal.
"Can that senior really help me reach the Fifth Stage of the Five Seas Realm?"
"Yes, the Fifth Stage... Don't get too excited. Finish your noodles first," Li Weiyi said.
Zhao Zhizhuo had no appetite left.
"Brother Li, just tell me what you want me to do. As long as it can restore me to my peak cultivation, I'll do it even if it means dying tomorrow."
"It's not that extreme. I'm not asking you to die."
With the backing of the entire Jiu Li Hidden Sect, Li Weiyi's courage had naturally grown.
He no longer needed to worry about Zhao Zhizhuo's cultivation being too high and turning against him.
How could Li Weiyi not have been worried before?
A person's mindset inevitably changes as their strength grows. Who knew if Zhao Zhizhuo, once his cultivation was restored, would still be a trustworthy person?
"Come, I'll take you to meet a friend. Remember, no matter how incredible things get, don't ask any questions and keep your lips sealed. Old Zhao, don't betray my trust!"
After finishing their noodles, Li Weiyi led Zhao Zhizhuo out of Jiu Li City to the docks along the Shui River.
From afar, they could see a large ship flying a flag bearing the character "Yao."
Yaoyin stood on the ship's bow deck, her posture graceful and elegant. She wore a pale blue veil, and two young maids in white robes stood behind her.
Servants of the Yao Li Tribe were loading crates of goods onto the ship.
The three had split up after leaving the Jiu Li Hidden Sect. Yaoyin and Yin Ershi Wu had gone to the Yao Li Tribe's Clan Hall to make all the necessary arrangements.
Yaoyin greeted Li Weiyi and Zhao Zhizhuo as they boarded the ship. She exuded the refined elegance of a noble lady, a faint smile always playing on her lips.
"Greetings, Miss Yin."
Zhao Zhizhuo, aware of the legends surrounding the Yao Li Tribe's Pure Immortal Physique, was astonished, wondering how Li Weiyi had managed to attach himself to her.
Yaoyin pulled Li Weiyi aside into a private cabin and asked, "Who is he?"
"A master. A very high-level one."
Li Weiyi's eyes sparkled with excitement as he began plotting something.
Knowing Li Weiyi wouldn't cause trouble, Yaoyin didn't press further.
"I am the granddaughter of the Yao Li Tribe's Clan Chief. I've just returned from studying in a mysterious place outside Li Province. You and Yin Ershi Wu are my personal guards, both from outside the province. You need a new name!"
"Sima Qin."
After choosing his new name, Li Weiyi asked, "Mysterious place? Didn't the Hidden Sect make detailed arrangements?"
"The more vague, the more intimidating. They'll fill in the blanks themselves," Yaoyin replied.
As Li Weiyi entered the cabin arranged by the Yao Li Tribe, he prepared to continue studying the application of spiritual Qi from the Ninth Spring Ancestral Field.
Zhao Zhizhuo knocked and entered to pay a visit.
Once inside, he lowered his voice: "Brother Li, do you know Miss Yin's background is extraordinary? And she's far from as gentle and approachable as she seems. Legend has it she's killed many people in the Yao Li Tribe, earning a fearsome reputation."
"Don't be fooled by her appearance!"
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