The Primordial Law

Chapter 517 Sowing discord
The crushing defeat of Sheng Wulian left many martial arts practitioners who were following the battle deeply shocked and speechless for a long time.

That was a revered and ancient sect's true disciple, radiant and majestic, with profound Taoist arts and deep magical power. He possessed dozens of imperial bones within his body, almost destined to become a transcendent being in the future. Yet, he was utterly defeated by a young man in the Lingxiao realm who was half-crippled in martial arts.

For the young martial artists of Inamiya and Inamiya, there was an even greater sense of morale collapse due to the severe damage in their spirits.

When the leader is disgraced, everyone is disgraced.

"Can all cultivators in the Wind Mansion be this powerful?"

The camp of the Du'e Temple was located on a magical artifact ship, anchored in the wilderness. On the ship, a young master of the chief rank was incredulous.

"That's because you didn't witness his power at the Fifth Sea Realm. Unfortunately, in order to help the Zuoqiu Clan win the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival, he exposed this heaven-defying talent too early, which brought about his death. In the end, his ancestral field was destroyed. Although it was later repaired, he could no longer cultivate the Dao."

The speaker was a beautiful woman in a Taoist robe.

She was one of the twelve patrolling immortal envoys at the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival, responsible for tracking Li Weiyi and recording his achievements. At that time, Li Weiyi, who was still in the Five Seas Realm, left a deep impression on her, and she was deeply moved.

Chang Yujian, with her graceful bearing, prepared to participate in the competition for the Longevity Flower: "Fortune or misfortune, who can say for sure? Although there is regret, this person's talent in mental power is extraordinary, and his future achievements will not be low. Having suffered such a humiliating defeat today, he has lost all will to live, his dignity and integrity are gone, and he will probably not be able to become a true successor!"

The position of a true disciple of the Dao Seed Realm is inherently unstable.

The true lineage can be lost, but to lose it in this way is unacceptable to the Inamiya leadership.

……

Beneath the calm surface of the Thunderclap Sect's Grand Elder lay a turbulent undercurrent. The figure of the young man on the plain, like a dazzling star, instilled fear and a sense of retreat even in this Longevity Realm martial artist.

"Fortunately... perhaps the disadvantages of Fengfu's cultivation method can stop his momentum. Maybe..." Many martial artists, including the Grand Elder of Leixiao Sect, no longer believed that Li Weiyi could not pass the Longevity Gate.

Lu Cangsheng held his breath for a long time, having the same thought: he hoped that Li Weiyi would be stopped by the Longevity Realm. Because he no longer had the confidence to catch up. Although he had never fought Li Weiyi before, he felt as if he had been defeated many times and had lost all his spirit.

……

Before everyone could recover from the shock of Sheng Wulian's crushing defeat, they were stunned by Li Weiyi's next actions and words.

Will you give the painting and the Dao, which express a life devoid of attachment, to Wu Hongling?
Anyone with eyes can see that he's trying to sow discord and use someone else to do his dirty work.

Some of the older generation of powerful figures scoffed, believing that Li Weiyi was being clever for his own good and courting death.

The woman in purple robes beneath the golden parasol was no ordinary person; she was ruthless and cunning. Trying to scheme against her would only backfire.

Elder Qin, the ancient recluse, and many other longevity realm giants of the Lingxiao realm all changed their expressions, realizing that Li Weiyi had miscalculated this time! Openly sowing discord among the Daogong disciples would only bring about his own demise.

"They are still too young and lack experience."

Qin Lao sighed and went to chase after Li Weiyi, intending to help him escape if necessary.

They went up together with the reclusive rulers of ancient times.

Yin Jun turned and rushed into the tent, appearing next to the stone coffin.

They were experienced and understood the mindset of the Great Longevity. They all sensed the impending storm and that the woman in purple robes at the Inamori Palace would seize this opportunity to cause trouble, for they already had a reason to do so.

Compared to the fear and trepidation of the older generation, Li Weiyi seemed completely oblivious. He put the seven phoenix-winged moth queens into his insect bag and had already arrived within ten miles of the golden umbrella. He continued forward and said, "Hongling, to be a true disciple, in addition to temperament and wisdom, you must also have decisiveness and courage. I have always looked down on Sheng Wulian. He is brave but lacks strategy, unlike you who are both brave and resourceful."

Standing beside the imperial umbrella, Wu Hongling was dignified and beautiful. A blue ribbon outlined her slender waist, and beneath her quiet and sweet demeanor, her fingernails seemed to dig into her palms. She only regretted that she had committed too many sins in her past life, which led her to mistakenly come to the East Sea and meet the thief Li in this life.

She also regretted that the Yujia Abyss was too dangerous, otherwise she would have jumped in immediately.

It's full of traps, traps everywhere.

She felt like Li Weiyi was going to ruin her. How could she possibly take the "Life North Sea Map" in front of everyone? Li Weiyi was trying to ruin Sheng Wulian and then shift the blame onto her.

Wu Hongling quickly bowed to the woman in purple and explained, "Uncle-Master, this person and I..."

“Hongling and he are only allies; they are not that close.”

The woman in purple also bowed and spoke first to the woman in purple.

Wu Hongling looked at the woman in purple with her bright, watery phoenix eyes, not understanding why her sister would say such a thing. Wouldn't that be falling into Li Weiyi's trap?
But her sister was always deep and meticulous, so she didn't refute her.

The woman in purple was worried that if Wu Hongling didn't accept the challenge, Li Weiyi would reveal the truth about the "Six Desires Talisman," which would be very disadvantageous for them.

Secondly, Sheng Wulian suffered a crushing defeat and has almost lost his position as the true successor.

As Li Weiyi said, to truly inherit the mantle, one must be decisive enough, able to endure, but must show courage at crucial moments. Otherwise, it's best not to even think about that position, and to accept defeat and fate.

Third, the "Life North Sea Map" and the "Death South Mountain Classic" can indeed further enhance their talents. If they also obtain the Longevity Flower and cultivate the Longevity Body, they will have a great chance of inheriting the true teachings.

The fourth point is the most crucial. Given what has happened today, if Sheng Wulian were to retrieve the "Life North Sea Map" and restore his cultivation, regardless of whether it's true or not, he would definitely try every means to kill Wu Hongling.

The rewards are too tempting, but the cost is not high.

The woman in purple instantly calculated the pros and cons.

The woman in purple robes spoke up: "An alliance? What alliance? Hongling, what are you trying to do?"

Wu Hongling couldn't see the purple-clad woman's expression or hear the emotions in her tone, but the purple-clad woman gave her an affirming look.

So, Wu Hongling said, "Uncle-Master, Hongling is not reconciled! If Sheng Wulian and Si Wuyan do not refine the Emperor's Bone, they are not much stronger than us sisters." The woman in purple robes said, "They are inferior, that's all! Without the combat power of a young Emperor, you are destined not to become true disciples. Being unwilling is useless."

Wu Hongling smiled bitterly.

The woman in purple understood the implied meaning and boldly said, "The young emperor is not born, but earned through struggle time and time again. As long as we absorb the 'North Sea Map of Life' and the 'South Mountain Scripture of Death,' and cultivate the 'Primordial Qi of Life and Death,' our combat strength in the same realm will surely surpass that of 'Life Without Love' and 'Death Without Satiation.' Whoever can absorb the nutrients in the rice paddy will grow better."

After a long silence, the woman in purple robes said, "You dare to say it, so it seems you are truly unwilling to accept this, and you have truly made up your minds."

"If I had been more unwilling to accept the previous generation's succession struggle, perhaps that position would have been mine. Shenyishan has already had one regret. Since you two dare to accept this challenge, how can I not grant your wish?"

"Once you get your hands on the 'Life Map of Beihai,' there's no turning back."

The woman in purple robes, Yu Zhenyan, was even more talented than Wu Hongling and the woman in purple robes in her youth, a young prodigy in the Dao Seed Realm. However, because she failed to secure the position of true disciple, she could no longer exert the combat power of a young prodigy in the Longevity Realm, and the gap between her and the former true disciple of Inamori Palace grew wider and wider.

This regret haunted her for the rest of her life.

He regretted his whole life that he hadn't fought hard enough back then, that he lacked the drive and fighting spirit to prove himself.

Wu Hongling had fully understood that her martial uncle was testing their resolve, so she said, "Those who have no love for life are already ruined. How could a mere 'death-obsessed' person be a match for us?"

The woman in purple said, "The struggle for the true successor has always been a bloody battle in any ancient sect. Don't ancient sects also hope that the most capable one will emerge, possessing both extraordinary combat power and superb skills?"

……

Like a gust of wind, Elder Qin appeared beside Li Weiyi and grabbed his wrist: "You've caused trouble! That woman from Inamori Palace will never be used by you; she's a terrifying being and will instead use this opportunity to kill you. Come with me!"

"Wait a minute, if she wanted to make a move, she would have done it already!"

Li Weiyi added, "With Master Coffin here, there's no need to be so nervous. I have another trump card!"

The ancient hermit, four hundred years old, appeared a hundred feet away and communicated with the woman in purple robes through telepathy. Even he had no confidence whatsoever against Yu Zhenyan.

Yu Zhenyan's voice rang out: "If we interfere too much in the affairs of young people, they will never grow up."

Both the ancient recluse and the diligent old man were stunned. Was this person going to ignore it?

Such a profound state of mind, such a peaceful personality?

The woman in purple and Wu Hongling transformed into two graceful figures and appeared on the plains several miles away, standing a foot apart from Li Weiyi.

Wu Hongling released the external manifestation of her Dao heart, her fair and jade-like face displaying a captivating smile, and transmitted her voice: "Your move of sowing discord is really not clever. If I do not accept the 'Life North Sea Map,' wouldn't you lose all face, and even your life be in danger?"

"You've arrived, haven't you?" Li Weiyi said.

Wu Hongling said, "Coming here means you'll receive the map? Coming here could also mean I'll kill you."

"Why put on such a charming smile if you're going to kill me? Pretending is exhausting. Let's get down to business," Li Weiyi said.

Wu Hongling was speechless for a moment, her smile widening, her beauty as lovely as jade, she really wanted to strike.

The woman in purple said, "Thank you, Li Shenyin, for helping Hongling compete for the true teachings. Everyone in the world has seen this kindness! If you help someone to the end and keep up the act, it will surely become a beautiful story."

"My sister-in-law speaks so nicely."

Li Weiyi looked at the woman in purple and asked, "How does my sister-in-law want to act?"

With their current cultivation levels and the added protection of their Dao Hearts, even a giant in the Longevity Realm wouldn't be able to know what they were talking about.

All that could be seen was that they were smiling and getting along very well, as if they were catching up or secretly discussing how to take down the ruthless.

Qin Lao and Gu Zhi Yin Jun retreated to a distance, both lost in thought, pondering various possibilities.

The conclusion was ultimately reached that Li Weiyi had indeed been involved with the favored daughter of the Inamori family for some time. Otherwise, why would he be so certain that the two vixens would accept such a maliciously lavish gift?
The coldness in Si Wuyan's eyes was intense, his expression a half-smile, and he was certain that their next target would be him.

Zhenxin stood to the side and said, "Li Weiyi and Wu Hongling must have been having an affair during the days they were missing. The rumors were indeed true. We underestimated their ambitions before."

Sheng Wulian was brought back by Yao Qian and handed over to Si Wuyan. He left with the words, "Li Weiyi's victory was not honorable," and then left.

Si Wuyan said, "As long as we haven't left the East Sea, it's uncertain who will have the last laugh."

……

The woman in purple, wearing a veil, with flowing white hair and clear, watery eyes, said, "Since Li Shenyin is so devoted, it's a charade if he doesn't help us fight for the Flower of Immortality!"

"What are my benefits?" Li Weiyi asked.

The woman in purple said, "We will eliminate 'Life Without Love' and 'Death Without Sorrow' so that you will have no worries. Otherwise, even if you are not afraid of the revenge of the two true disciples, none of those who are close to you will be safe. For example, Zuoqiu Hongting, Yaoyin, Cangli, Li Jiufu..."

The reason why Li Weiyi must kill without attachment and be insatiable in death lies in this.

He had already seriously offended the two men, and their status as true disciples allowed them to mobilize enormous power, yet Li Weiyi was unable to kill them.

The only way to get rid of them is by taking advantage of Wu Hongling and the woman in purple's ambition.

The woman in purple saw through this, so she used it as a bargaining chip.

(End of this chapter)