The Primordial Law

Chapter 389 Provocation
In the darkness, snowflakes fell silently, like glistening white petals.

Jiang Ning accepted the challenge and looked at Li Weiyi's tall and straight figure and his extremely firm eyes, which were like a sharp sword being drawn from its sheath, ready to cut through all difficulties and dangers.

Tai Shiyu lowered his head and pondered for a moment. After a while, he clapped his hands and exclaimed, "I feel it's feasible! The battle between Xie Chucai and Li Weiyi is quite sensational. It's a duel between the top geniuses of Lingxiao City's Shengjing and Du'e Temple, a peak contest between Mind Masters and Martial Cultivators, and a life-or-death duel between rivals in love, involving our number one beauty, Fairy Yu."

"As long as the momentum is big enough, and all the martial artists in the city are drawn to the Six Thoughts Zen Temple to watch the battle, the secret of the Six Thoughts Zen Temple will not be able to be kept secret."

"Where the immortals dare not enter, all people under heaven may."

"The dangers of Liunian Zen Temple must not be publicized in advance, otherwise many people will be scared away and its influence will be greatly reduced."

"I'll fuel the flames, using overwhelming momentum to compel the court to take action. I'll create that momentum..."

Jiang Ning frowned, feeling it was too dangerous: "What's the point of creating momentum? This is a life-or-death battle. With Li Weiyi's current cultivation and combat strength, is there no difference between him and Xie Chucai? Doesn't Chief Jia know this? This is a matter for our court. Even if we want to challenge him, we should select someone with sufficient influence from within the court."

Ge Xiantong immediately volunteered, raising his hand and saying, "I'll do it! The Mother-Child Spring was brought back by my master. As his disciple, it is my responsibility to make up for the mistake and not let Li Weiyi look down on all the people in our court!"

Tai Shiyu shook his head: "You're still at the fifth realm, right? If you challenge Xie Chucai, he won't accept the challenge at all. Instead, he'll ridicule you for overestimating yourself. Besides, you'll definitely be taken into custody by the court officials beforehand, and they won't let you go to the Six Thoughts Zen Temple."

"There's no need to argue anymore! The decisive battle will take place at Liu Nian Zen Temple. Xie Chucai knows our intentions perfectly well. Only I can give him no reason to avoid the fight. As long as we all share the same goal, we can work towards different objectives." Li Weiyi was well aware that there was an insurmountable gap between his current combat strength and Xie Chucai's.

The opponent can severely injure a Dao Seed Realm expert at the seventh level in three moves.

Li Weiyi only possessed the strength to fight against a martial artist at the seventh level of the Dao Seed Realm by forming a combined attack formation with the seven Phoenix-Winged Moth Kings.

The combined attack formation has many weaknesses, and its movement speed is greatly restricted. If it is attacked by the opponent's heavy weapons, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Moreover, Xie Chucai was by no means a fool; how could he possibly agree to let him use the swarm?
In a life-or-death struggle, everyone is bound to be extremely cautious.

Jiang Ningxian's eyes were filled with worry as she looked at Li Weiyi: "He will never give you another chance to use the immobilization talisman, nor will he agree to let you buy the formation and talismans. This is a life-or-death battle, not child's play."

“What we are doing is not child’s play.”

Li Weiyi looked at her apologetically and said softly, "Jiang Ning, I had my own reasons for asking you to deliver this challenge letter. This action will surely leave a mark of defeat on his heart, making it impossible for him to avoid the battle."

Seeing that it was impossible to persuade him, Jiang Ning said, "Give me an address where you plan to hide for the next few days, and I'll come find you."

"No need! I'm going into seclusion before New Year's Eve."

Li Weiyi was preparing to activate the Time Cocoon in an attempt to break through his mental power realm, and there was no spare time.

Jiang Ning's eyes were deep: "Perhaps I can lend you a hand in cultivation."

"Stop hesitating and get moving. He specializes in telekinesis, I'll set up a couple of formations and runes for him, he'll have no problem escaping."

Tai Shiyu, the most senior and most powerful cultivator present, spoke with remarkable rationality: "You really think he's going to duel? He has no chance of winning! Our goal is to lure everyone to the Six Thoughts Zen Temple, not to fight for victory or death."

After discussing some details, the four of them left the Court of Imperial Sacrifices one after another.

After a while.

Taishi Qingshi emerged from the darkness with his hands behind his back, his eyes flickering with uncertainty: "A bunch of juniors wanting to achieve something? Wishful thinking."

Behind them, Eunuch Chen's voice rang out: "Why don't you stop them from making such a mess? If something really happens, no one can bear the consequences."

Taishi Qingshi remained silent for a long time before saying, "Perhaps living too long does indeed cause one to lose one's edge, losing the vigor and fighting spirit of the past. While this may seem reckless, given the current situation, prioritizing stability will only lead to total defeat. This time, I will lend them a hand!"

……

Li Weiyi and Taishi Yu rode in the same carriage.

Tai Shiyu took out three talismans and handed them over: "A protective talisman, a lightning escape talisman, and a swift movement talisman. I made them myself, and they are priceless. There's no need to really fight him to the death. You're just a five-star spiritualist, fighting against a top expert at the sixth level of the Dao Seed Realm. If you can't win, just run away. It's not shameful."

"I will gather a group of people and take this opportunity to investigate the entire Six Desires Zen Temple. Is there any resource needed for cultivation?"

Li Weiyi said, "Those twenty Starlight Pills..."

"No need to say more, I've already prepared it for you."

Tai Shiyu took out the box containing the Star Day Pill from his bag and handed it over.

Li Weiyi opened it, glanced at it, and immediately closed it. He sighed inwardly, thinking that Taishi Yu could casually produce treasures worth millions of Yongquan coins.

The Nine-Star Spiritual Master and the head of the Taishi family are both synonymous with immense wealth.

If we could rob him, the rewards would be unimaginably enormous.

Thinking of this, Li Weiyi didn't stand on ceremony with him: "Could you pass on to me the two formations that Chief Jia used in the West Sea King's Mansion, which can be prepared in advance?"

The Mirroring Heaven and Earth Grand Array and the Rising Sun True Spirit Grand Array. Such arrays are naturally priceless treasures, a closely guarded secret of the Taishi family.

Tai Shiyu waved his hand: "It's not that I don't want to pass it on to you, but with your current cultivation level, it's simply impossible for you to set it up. You need to be at least a seven-star spirit master. Moreover, there's not enough time. Even with my nine-star spirit master's spiritual power, it would take me several days to draw it in the spirit realm ahead of time."

"Pass one down to me, I want to try it out, I promise it won't be leaked." After the spirit tablet master left, Li Weiyi had no access to top-tier runes and formations.

Immobilization and Swiftness runes are both auxiliary runes and lack offensive capabilities.

Tai Shi Yu was quite generous; he pulled out a thick book and tossed it to him, saying, "Consider the Tai Shi family's friendship with the Hidden Man of Jiuli as an example."

The book cover reads "The Great Array of the Morning Sun True Spirit".

Li Weiyi then asked Taishi Yu for some thousand-year-old refined medicine, talisman-making materials, and top-grade blood crystals before disguising himself, getting out of the carriage, and quickly disappearing into the snowy night.

Over the next few days, he had to hide, otherwise he might be targeted by some powerful figures in the court who dared not provoke the Demon Kingdom, and there was a possibility that they would kill him or expel him from Lingxiao City.

Tai Shiyu lifted the carriage curtain and watched his lonely departing figure, thinking to himself, "If his ancestral field hadn't been destroyed, how amazing it would have been."

……

Tonight, the Tiange Pavilion in Danyuefang is exceptionally lively, having been entirely booked by Song Lin of the Xihai King's Mansion for a grand banquet.

Not only were young disciples from all clans in Lingxiao City invited, but even martial arts cultivators at the Dao Seed Realm who were not acquainted with each other were also welcome to attend the banquet.

Towering buildings and pavilions, some seven or eight stories high, were ornately decorated, with celestial beings dancing up and down, lights glittering, and musical instruments playing, creating a scene of prosperous and flourishing times.

Now that Song Qingli has recovered, Song Lin wants to take this opportunity to tell the people of the city that all the rumors about her were completely unfounded, in order to salvage the image of the West Sea Prince's Mansion.

A group of martial arts practitioners, more than ten in total, from Licheng, Zhizhou, arrived carrying three boxes of gifts.

The leader was the young city lord of Licheng. He was very young and dressed in bright and neat clothes. After entering the door, he politely cupped his hands and said loudly with a smile, "Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations to Miss Song for her recovery. I have specially prepared several boxes of Zhizhou specialty tonics to send over. Please do not find them too sparse and accept them."

Zhizhou Licheng has been one of the hottest topics among martial arts practitioners in Lingxiao City for the past month.

Because all parties have received news that the transcendent ancestor of the Li Clan who was cultivating in the Demon Kingdom has returned to Lingxiao Realm. In addition, the Li Clan's martial artists have been extremely active in Lingxiao City recently, leading many to speculate that the transcendent ancestor is likely in the city.

This is no small matter!

Rumor has it that the ancestors of the Li clan were all important figures in the Demon Kingdom, possessing unparalleled cultivation.

Song Lin felt a little embarrassed, but fearing the power behind the other party, he had no choice but to step forward and say, "Qingli is in good health, thank you for your concern, Young City Lord."

“How could she be unharmed? A month ago, everyone saw her transform into the Ghost Mother and wreak havoc in Danyuefang. If it weren’t for Zuo Ning… no… Li Weiyi from our Southern Territory, if it weren’t for his righteous intervention, who knows how much trouble she would have caused,” said the young city lord of Licheng.

Song Qingli gracefully flew down from upstairs.

Today she was dressed in magnificent attire, with brocade robes and colorful ribbons, her features exquisite. She spoke softly, "Does the young city lord think I resemble the Ghost Mother?"

The young city lord of Licheng hurriedly bowed and said with a smile, "Miss Qingli doesn't look like she is today, which shows that the rumors are true. Li Weiyi is indeed a genius of our Lingxiao Realm, with extraordinary skills, and has already cured the young lady. I heard that Miss Qingli drank from the Mother-Child Spring, which is why she has become like a ghost. Is that true?"

All the buildings in the Heavenly Pavilion fell silent, revealing that the guests were unwelcome.

I just don't know what their intentions are.

Song Lin's eyes were icy cold as he circulated his internal energy. This junior was utterly audacious. Such provocation—if he didn't retaliate, wouldn't the whole world think that the Li Clan could suppress the West Sea King's Mansion?
Footsteps sounded at the outer gate.

Xie Chucai, dressed in a bright red robe, and Li Shentong, dressed in black robes, were both tall and imposing, outstanding individuals, and walked side by side into the Heavenly Pavilion.

Countless eyes were drawn to it.

In terms of appearance, Xie Chucai was indeed unmatched by most men. He had broad shoulders and a sturdy build, neither too gentle nor too strong, and possessed an extraordinary air about him. The immortals in the Heavenly Pavilion were all immediately intrigued by this remarkable man.

Li Shentong coldly rebuked, "Xiao Qi, you must not be presumptuous in front of the West Sea King's Mansion. Miss Qingli, Young Master Song, you have a deep friendship with Li Weiyi. Could you please help to convey that Senior Brother Xie of Du'e Temple genuinely wants to spar with him again, and has no intention of seeking revenge?"

“Li Weiyi is hiding, obviously afraid of Senior Brother Xie, so he doesn’t dare to show himself. We had no other choice but to come here.”

Song Qingli stopped the furious Song Lin and spoke gently: "I heard that a month ago at the West Sea Prince's Mansion, Young Master Xie was defeated by Mr. Zuo Ning. Mr. Zuo Ning is the Li Weiyi you mentioned, right? What is there for him to fear in the face of a loser? Perhaps his lack of response was due to disdain."

Xie Chucai sat on a chair three zhang away, exuding great composure, and laughed, "That's right, I did lose at the West Sea King's Mansion, having committed the cardinal sin of underestimating my opponent. I thought Zuo Ning was just an unknown nobody, but later I learned that he was the number one new generation in the Lingxiao Realm. If such a person cannot be fought fairly and squarely again, it will surely be a lifelong regret."

Li Shentong said, "Brother Xie was fighting against three opponents at the same time: Fairy Yu, Taishi Jiaci, and the number one expert in Lingxiao. He thought it would be a fair and square sparring match, a friendly exchange of martial arts, but he did not expect his opponents to be so treacherous and cunning. That's why he was ambushed."

"What number one in Lingxiao? He's completely disgraced the Lingxiao realm!"

The young city lord of Licheng sneered and said, "Obviously, he knows very well that he will be defeated if he fights again, so he can only act like a coward. Everyone says that Fairy Yu is his confidante. Does he deserve that? He is just a man who doesn't even have the guts. He is a coward who wallows in self-pity and even commits suicide because his cultivation was destroyed."

(End of this chapter)