The Primordial Law

Chapter 373 Six Thoughts Zen Temple
Xie Chucai stood at the edge of the "Ninefold Dao Image Diagram," his eyes focused with divine light. He was more attentive to the battle within the diagram than anyone else, and when the divine light and shadow of the Fusang Divine Tree appeared, he already regretted his actions and realized something was amiss.

The opponent's psychic powers are very similar to some legends from the era of ancient immortals and giant beasts.

Zuo Ning is no ordinary person; he possesses both a treasure that allows him to teleport and superhuman mental power. I underestimated him before, and now it's too late for regrets.

How could someone like him possibly be deeply in love with Jiang Ning's maid?

The real intention must be something else entirely.

After taking the millennium-old elixir and some kind of healing holy spring, Tai Shiyu's skin had recovered considerably. He commented, "Zuo Ning's immobilization talisman is quite extraordinary. The runes are profound, and it also incorporates a secret text that I have never heard of before."

“A martial artist at the seventh level of the Dao Seed Realm would be in dire straits if his protective aura was broken and he was afflicted by the talisman. With this talisman in hand, he already had one foot in the ranks of top experts. Xie Chucai’s defeat was not unjustified at all.”

The Taishi family's retainer won, breaking the Dao Image Diagram that no one else could break. Taishi Bai naturally had to boast to everyone: "The flame contained in Zuo Ning's mental power is as powerful as the second level of a great technique. Based on this alone, he is no less than the inheritor."

"With the power of his staff, the flames became much stronger, even stronger than Qin Qiu's third-level advanced technique at the beginner level. This was the key to his victory over Qin Qiu."

"Bright and aboveboard, honorable and fair, this is the hard power to defeat them."

"From now on, who will dare to say that a cultivator of spirit is inferior to a cultivator of martial arts?"

Tai Shiyu then added, "His limited mental techniques are definitely due to his distraction in martial arts cultivation. If he had prepared some formations beforehand, or crafted array-equipped artifacts, he could have won much more easily."

This is certainly an exciting thing!
A few days ago, the Demon Child defeated five of the Ten Heroes of Lingxiao in succession, causing all the powerful figures in the "Jiazi Scroll" to bow their heads. The scroll of Daoist images he brought with him could not be broken through even a single level, leaving everyone with a sense of shame.

Everyone in the West Sea Prince's Mansion breathed a long sigh of relief, finally managing to save face.

Those young people didn't know who Zuo Ning was before, only that he was no more than forty years old. In terms of cultivation speed alone, he was among the best of his generation, with few able to match him.

After tonight, I will surely be famous throughout the world.

On the jade steps, the martial arts practitioners of Lingxiao Realm were discussing excitedly.

Some congratulated Taishi Bai, saying that Zuo Ning had broken the Dao Image Diagram and defeated Xie Chucai, which was a great honor for the Taishi family. Many of the transcendent disciples and proud daughters of great clans present had challenged the Dao Image Diagram before and knew its depths.

Such an outstanding person is bound to have an extraordinary future. Reaching the rank of Holy Spirit Master and becoming a giant is just around the corner.

Just as everyone was about to invite "Zuo Ning" back to the banquet to get to know him, they discovered that the peerless genius of the Mind Master who had just been Gu Zhenfen and whose breakthrough tonight resembled the image had already left.

Where is Zuo Ning?

"After defeating Qin Qiu, Zuo Ning left the map and has already left the mansion."

……

"He wanted to conceal his cleverness and protect himself by keeping a low profile, but he was pushed into the limelight. He must be thinking of retiring while he's ahead. I'm going to find him. Goodbye for now!"

Tai Shi Bai quickly chased after Zuo Ning outside the palace, worried that Zuo Ning might use a disguise technique to hide, making it extremely difficult to see him again in the future.

In his view, the reason Zuo Ning revealed his trump card to fight Xie Chucai and got involved in the Daoist image dispute was to save him. He deeply remembered this kindness.

Even more worried than Tai Shi Bai was Song Lin, who followed them out of the palace and used his mental powers to probe and sense their presence.

Upon discovering that Li Weiyi had vanished without a trace, Song Lin was frantic with worry: "Old Bai, you absolutely must find him. My sister... tell him that no matter who he is, in Lingxiao City, the West Sea King's Mansion will protect him. Don't let him just disappear like this; he promised me."

"Don't worry, based on my understanding of Zuo Ning, he definitely won't break his promise since he made it to you."

Tai Shi Bai also had some worries, and had a premonition that Zuo Ning was not just a simple advisor to Shi Liuyu.

Such a formidable figure has a bright future; how could Shi Liu possibly subdue him?

Outside the West Sea King's Mansion, the entire Qingyunfang area was packed with people.

Martial artists from the surrounding cities flocked over, partly to join in the fun, and partly to admire the legendary figures such as Song Yulou, Mo Tong, Chen Huang, Cao Shisan, Xie Chucai, Ge Xiantong, and Jiang Ning.

Looking around, the view was filled with strange beast-shaped carriages, lights, and human figures.

Li Wei walked quickly, weaving through the crowd, fully aware that he had exposed too much tonight.

The mere sight of the Fusang Divine Tree's light and shadow was enough for Yao Qian and the high-ranking figures of the Rice Sect in Lingxiao City to conclude that Zuo Ning was Li Weiyi.

Staying in the open will be very dangerous.

As for the main altar, it's still unknown whether Tuoba Butuo has delivered the blood letter. Furthermore, it's unknown whether the temple masters of the Rice Cult will believe that the Sui Sect has betrayed the cult.

Currently.

The Daojiao faction in Lingxiao City would definitely trust Yao Qian more.

With just a word from Yao Qian, those extremist figures in the Daojiao sect would spare no effort to assassinate Zuo Ning.

Meanwhile, Luan Shenglinyou has already made his move, spreading the secret that Li Weiyi is the fourth divine son of the heretical cult throughout Lingxiao City.

The fact that Zuo Ning is the fourth divine child of the cult may also spread.

If it really comes to that, even if it's just to verify the rumors, the imperial court will definitely pursue him. Li Weiyi held the utmost goodwill and believed in Song Lin and Song Yulou's promises, but the Western Sea Prince's Mansion had many experts, and the imperial court was vast.

All parties must exercise extreme caution in their competition.

Yao Qian and Luan Shenglin are two formidable opponents, one in the open and the other in the shadows. Both are formidable and have numerous skilled subordinates, making them difficult to deal with.

Li Weiyi took off his outer robe, changing his appearance and figure.

The news of his breakthrough in the "Ninefold Dao Image Diagram" had already spread among the crowd. In the streets, alleys, and lanes, all the Lingxiao cultivators were as excited and lively as if it were New Year's Day.

"The fifth layer of the Dao Image Diagram was broken by a Mind Master. It seems that even the strongest of the Crossing Tribulations Temple is not invincible."

"I heard that the mind master named Zuo Ning broke through two levels of the Dao Image Diagram. He broke through one level of martial arts and one level of mental power."

"This is a master of mind control comparable to those legendary figures in history. There are reliable reports that he defeated Xie Chucai, severely injuring him and breaking one of his legs. From now on, Xie Chucai will have to be called Xie Lincai."

...The entire Qingyunfang was bustling with noise.

Unbeknownst to anyone, the "legendary master of telekinesis" they were talking about was silently walking past them.

Because of Xie Chucai's delay, Erfeng was no longer able to track Long Xiangcen's aura.

Fortunately, Li Weiyi had another plan. He searched through the crowd and soon found a strange beast-shaped carriage with the mark of the Nine Li Hidden Sect on the side of the street.

Walk to the car frame.

Li Weiyi glanced at the burly man in plain clothes sitting in the car seat and whispered, "Going to the Nine Li Insect Valley?"

A burly man in plain clothes, holding a long, black-threaded whip, had been feigning sleep by the carriage door. Hearing the voice, he immediately opened his eyes. He looked Li Weiyi up and down and asked, "What's your birth order in your family?"

It was Shi Jiuzhai's voice. He had used a disguise technique to make himself look very honest.

Li Weiyi boarded the car directly and said in his original voice, "Fifth Brother, it's me. Have you seen Long Xiangcen come out?"

The burly man in plain clothes' eyes lit up. He immediately turned the car around and whipped it, driving it out of Qingyun Lane. "She left half an hour ago in a carriage belonging to the Taishi family. The driver was a retainer of Taishi Bai, who was highly skilled. Shi Liuyu has already followed her, saying he wants to taste her and see if every inch of her body is fragrant."

After listening to Shi Jiuzhai's description of the disciple's appearance, Li Weiyi remembered him. He had indeed seen this person before. He was an elder named Lin An, who was at the fifth level of the Dao Seed Realm.

They came to Lingxiao City from the General's Office at Nanyan Pass.

Li Weiyi said, "Sixth Brother isn't as simple-minded as he seems. Does he suspect you?"

As Shi Jiuzhai drove, he examined the traces left by Shi Liuyu and laughed, "As long as the Earth Wolf King's army is still under the control of the Hidden Sect, his suspicions are useless."

"If the secret of the Celestial Stars is leaked by Shi Tianwang, Qilin Zang, the Second Palace Master, Dao Zu, the strongest members of Zuoqiu Sect and Xuejian Tang Court will be lured there immediately, causing the Earth Wolf King's army to be annihilated."

……

Demon Child left the West Sea King's Mansion with the "Ninefold Dao Image Diagram," his body shrouded in thick demonic clouds. He walked out of the bustling city and onto the quiet, wide alley. Only then did he glance at Xie Chucai, whose leg was broken, with a somber expression: "Tonight's defeat is utter, and you bear the primary responsibility. Damaging the reputation of the Crossing Calamity Temple is a small matter; if we mess things up, neither of us can afford to bear the consequences."

Xie Chucai dared not refute, his eyes sharp, showing no sign of dejection despite his pale face: "Senior Brother, rest assured, once I recover from my injuries, I will definitely regain my honor and kill Zuo Ning."

"Didn't you say he was a master of disguise and good at hiding?" the Demon Child asked.

Xie Chucai was extremely confident: "His friendship with Taishi Bai is quite deep, and he has fallen in love with a female official in the Luantai Palace. These are his weaknesses. I have plenty of ways to force him to accept the challenge."

The Demon Child's expression softened slightly: "This person's martial arts are extraordinary; he must have a background. Next, I must consume the Longevity Pill to break through to immortality as soon as possible. Zuoqiu Ling must kill him."

Beside him, Li Shentong pondered: "If this Zuo Ning can truly defeat the young emperor in one move while at the second level of the Dao Seed Realm, then he can only be the person who was crippled two years ago."

"Who is it?" Xie Chucai asked.

Li Shen Tong Dao: "Zuoqiu Hongting's fiancé. However, after that person was crippled, he even attempted suicide, and his mental state was completely destroyed. Logically speaking, he shouldn't have such a level of mental power, so it's very likely that I'm overthinking it!"

……

Shi Jiuzhai drove away from Qingyunfang at high speed. The demonic clouds dissipated, and the starry sky filled the sky.

The buildings on both sides of the street are becoming increasingly low and sparse.

The market town vanished, revealing a wild, clear breeze and a babbling brook, before a majestic mountain range. In the darkness of night, the mountains stood in stark contrast to the flat terrain and brightly lit streets of Lingxiao City.

A towering ancient tree grows in the mountains, strikingly beautiful, like a silver-leaf pine. Its outstretched silver branches and leaves, like a giant umbrella, completely cover the mountain, sprinkling down droplets of light.

It was enormous, reaching a height of ten thousand meters, unlike anything that should exist on Earth.

The scent of pine resin permeated the surrounding world, bringing with it the atmosphere of ancient times.

Shi Jiuzhai glanced at the mountains ahead, his expression solemn, and asked telepathically, "Have you ever heard of the Six Thoughts of the Heart Demon?"

"That ancient emperor who used the Six Desires Talisman to control the people of the world?" Li Weiyi asked from inside the carriage.

The Six Desires Talisman is one of the few talismans he is proficient in.

Shi Jiuzhai nodded: "The six demonic mountains in front are the original site of the demon god's mansion of the Six Thoughts Demon. It is said that there are a lot of immortal soil and supreme magical artifacts left by the ancient emperor inside."

"That Earth Demon Pine was planted during the Six Thoughts Heart Demon period. It has grown for countless years and is one of the ten famous plants in the Lingxiao Habitat, on par with the Peach Tree of Peach and Plum Mountain and the Flower Demon King Xia Jin."

"The pine nuts produced by the Earth Demon Pine are treasures for cultivating mental power and comprehending the Dao, even more precious than ordinary thousand-year-old medicines."

"when!"

In the mountains, a melodious bell rang out.

Looking out, the silvery rain rippled, and countless scriptures and clouds surged like waves in the mountains.

Shi Jiuzhai said, "Now that place is called Liunian Zen Temple, it is one of the six ancient emperor manors in Lingxiao City. During the day, there are many pilgrims and the temple is full of experts."

With a whoosh, Shi Liu rushed into the car and sat opposite Li Weiyi.

With a full head of green hair and loose-fitting robes, he asked curiously, "What's your name, brother?"

Li Weiyi reverted to his original demeanor: "Sixth Brother, where is he?"

"So it really is you, kid! As expected, evil deeds live on for a thousand years; even the underground immortal abode can't take your life."

Shi Liuyu chuckled and said, "She's gone into Liunian Temple! That woman Long Xiangcen is definitely up to something. Coming to a place where monks and nuns live so late at night, she's definitely having an affair. What, you've taken a fancy to her again?"

"Have you slept with her? It doesn't matter. This woman is quite attractive, definitely has a good figure, a graceful body, can be both innocent and seductive, and is in full bloom. You might as well try her out. But don't get emotionally involved. With my experience of having seen countless women, you are no match for her."

Shi Jiuzhai laughed and said, "I agree. A sip of dew won't get you wet, and a babbling brook can never be emptied. The meaning of life is to be carefree and at ease."

(End of this chapter)