The Primordial Law

Chapter 616 The Ancestor of the Thunderclap Sect
Li Weiyi sat cross-legged inside the skeleton of an unknown behemoth, completely enveloped in wisps of lightning.

He took out the spirit crystal, held it in his hand to absorb it, and replenished the massive amount of magical energy needed for his breakthrough.

The lightning and life energy flowing within the body cause earth-shattering changes in the physical body, mind, soul, and spiritual energy, propelling them towards higher levels of power and Taoist magic.

There is no pain.

Instead, it is a kind of refreshing comfort that surpasses all worldly pleasures, and the spirit is completely excited.

The seven locks of longevity in the human body not only lock in lifespan, but also form seven barriers between humans and the natural world.

Each broken chain represents a closer approach to the origin of the Great Dao, granting access to a life-giving power far exceeding that of the previous realm.

"Chichi!"

One hundred and eight lightning strikes appeared around Li Weiyi's body, flashing incessantly.

Lightning flashed densely, and thunder rumbled muffledly.

Li Weiyi internally examined the lightning scriptures flashing on the Longevity Golden Pill and discovered that the scriptures had increased significantly: "The lightning in Tianlingzai's body is not only of the same origin as the lightning scriptures I have been comprehending, but it is also more mysterious and pure. It's like a teacher who has directly told me the answer I have been searching for."

"It was precisely because these two forces came into contact and resonated in unison that my understanding of the Way of Lightning was greatly enhanced, completing the transformation from quantitative to qualitative change after years of comprehension. As a result, the Lightning Scripture experienced explosive growth."

“This lightning is definitely not something that Tianlingzai cultivated on its own; it must have absorbed it from somewhere.”

Li Weiyi suddenly realized something.

I finally understand why such an extremely yin place as the sacrificial pit burial area could nurture a celestial spirit that feeds on yang energy.

The reason must lie here.

Upon reaching the second stage of the Longevity Realm, Li Weiyi's severe internal injuries healed spontaneously without medication.

Open your eyes and move your arms.

He was full of vigor and vitality, his blood was boiling, and his pupils were radiating light, as if he had inexhaustible power.

Li Weiyi pressed down on the lightning scripture on the Longevity Golden Pill, and instantly the strands of lightning in his body transformed back into celestial radiance and magical energy, flowing smoothly and gently.

Still as smoke, moving as thunder.

Li Weiyi stood up, the spirit crystal in his hand turning into dust, which he casually scattered. Otherwise, seeing a treasure worth millions of Yongquan coins gone would surely cause some heartache.

At this moment, he was filled with boundless fighting spirit, ready to break out of the sacrificial pit and clash head-on with the enemies outside, engaging in a thoroughly enjoyable battle.

But see.

The little spirit in his hand looked terrified, trembling as it stared at something behind it, as if it had seen something horrifying.

Li Weiyi sensed a chill running down his spine, as if pricked by needles, and his eyes sharpened instantly.

Thinking that Luo Yinji had caught up with him, he suddenly turned around, his magical energy surging into his arm in an instant. He then unleashed a finger strike.

"boom!"

With powerful and vigorous force, he shook and spun the gray mist, shattering the bones along the way.

Thicker gray fog rose from the ground of the sacrificial pit, echoing loudly.

After a moment, silence returned.

A chilling silence!

"nobody?"

Li Weiyi raised the Staff of All Things, released magical energy to protect his body, looked around with furrowed brows, and transmitted his voice to the seven Phoenix-Winged Moth Kings: "Move closer to me and prepare to retreat."

Just now, his thoughts clearly outlined a figure behind him.

How could there be nothing?

"Did you see anything just now?" Li Weiyi asked.

"I just saw you suddenly strike out with your finger, Boss Li, are you possessed?" Da Feng said.

Erfeng said, "This place is filled with the heavy aura of death and the evil power that corrodes the body and soul. I dare not smell it."

Four Phoenixes' eyes flashed with lightning as they circled Li Weiyi, soaring through the air: "I didn't see anything, nothing at all... Oh my god, there's a ghostly shadow..."

Li Weiyi immediately turned around and looked in the direction Sifeng was looking.

Deep within the gray fog, about twenty feet away, amidst the densely packed remains of ancient corpses, stood a black figure. It had long, disheveled hair, stood with its arms hanging down, and remained silent.

Faces, clothing, and reality are indistinct, like a shadow or an illusion.

But one can truly feel a terrifying aura of decay and cold emanating from it, making one imagine that it must be ferocious, with a blue face and fangs, capable of unleashing world-destroying power.

Li Weiyi had seen all sorts of demons and monsters, and although he felt terrified, he was still able to remain calm.

He quickly drew out the Yellow Dragon Sword, which was used to suppress evil spirits, and tried to remain silent as he slowly retreated, intending to quietly withdraw.

I had long heard that the sacrificial pits were vast, and that countless corpses were buried there but never returned.

Tian Lingzai spoke hurriedly and in a flustered manner.

The Earth Spirit told Li Weiyi through telepathy, "It said that this ghost suddenly woke up, and its chilling power made it very uncomfortable, so it has been frequently escaping the sacrificial pit and flying into the sky to hide for the past year." A gentle breeze blew by.

The black figure vanished into thin air before Li Weiyi's eyes.

How did it disappear?
Li Weiyi held his breath and turned to flee.

Turning around, he saw that ten feet behind him stood countless ancient corpses, tall and short, some human, some beast, a terrifying and eerie scene.

A hissing sound continued incessantly from within the gray fog.

More ancient corpses crawled up from the ground.

The vast majority of the corpses were so decayed that they were riddled with holes and had no intact flesh or blood.

Then, they moved forward on their feet.

Buried in the pit for 20,000 years, yet not completely reduced to bones, one can only imagine how powerful their physical bodies must have been in life. Their armor, magical artifacts, robes, and weapons still appear to have value.

Li Weiyi's eyes darkened, and he raised his sword to cut his wrist, relying on the power of his bloodline to fight against the strange power here.

Unless he encounters an enemy that is completely insurmountable, he will never seek help from Yu Yaozi.

You must solve problems using your own abilities.

But at this moment, Yu Yaozi's voice came from the Dao Ancestor Taiji Fish: "It's a lost soul, at least the lost soul of the Crown Prince. With your current cultivation, you can't deal with it!"

Li Weiyi lowered the sword that was pressed against his wrist: "Please, Grand Palace Master, make your move."

“If you venture into the sacrificial pit yourself, you must rely on your own abilities to resolve it. Three thousand years ago, when I was training in the Ancient Kingdom of Time Ruins, I didn’t dare to come down, and I know how dangerous the sacrificial pit is,” Yu Yaozi said.

Li Weiyi quickly retreated and dodged the approaching ancient corpse, urgently saying, "What is dangerous for a martial artist in the Longevity Realm is something the Grand Palace Master can already see through to its true nature. Please stop joking, Grand Palace Master. How can I possibly deal with anything related to the Crown Prince?"

"Are you kidding me? The sacrificial pit was created by the Empress of Time and turned into a spatial anomaly zone. Do you think you can activate the Dao Ancestor Taiji Fish to enter the Blood Mud Space, or bring me out of the Blood Mud Space?" Yu Yaozi said coldly.

Li Weiyi quickly released his magical energy, attempting to activate the Dao Ancestor Taiji Fish.

As expected, it ended in failure.

Trying to control his panic and remain calm, he said, "The Grand Palace Master must have a plan, right? How exactly can we deal with the Soul Reapers?"

Yu Yaozi said, "With your current cultivation level, you can't deal with this level of vengeful spirit. It's a monster of will that was born from the lingering thoughts in the corpse of a Martial Emperor or a powerhouse close to a Martial Emperor after death, influenced by the grief and sorrow at the moment of death. This will has been nurtured for countless years and can control all the corpses here. How can you fight against it?"

Li Weiyi was surrounded by corpses. He swung his sword and spear, constantly knocking them away: "Grand Palace Master, can you say something useful?"

"To solve problems, you have to use your brain, always stay rational and calm, and don't let fear control you. You need to know that if you really can't solve a danger, you won't even have the chance to think or speak," Yu Yaozi guided her like a teacher.

Li Weiyi quickly calmed down, and a flash of inspiration struck him: "That's right, if that wraith wanted to kill me, why hasn't it made a move yet? These ancient corpses are attacking me to prevent me from escaping and to force me deeper into the sacrificial pit?"

"Could it be related to the Thundercloud Sect?"

"Was that wandering spirit born from the corpse of some great figure in the history of the Thundercloud Sect? Did it mistake me for a disciple of the Thundercloud Sect?"

Li Weiyi kept asking himself questions and considering the possibilities.

One of the five armies attacking the ancient kingdom of Suiyuexu was the Leixiao Sect.

Back then, the Thunderclap Sect was the master of the Lingxiao Realm, and was many times more powerful than it is now.

Thinking of the lightning inside Tian Lingzai's body, Li Weiyi immediately felt that this possibility was extremely high.

Yu Yaozi said, "The reason why the lost soul woke up at this time is most likely because you came to Chun City. It sensed the 'Nine Heavens Secret Treasury' that you were cultivating, or the Purple Heaven Thunder Seal."

Li Weiyi recalled carefully that when they entered the city, they were ambushed by the Taiyin Sect, and they did indeed use the 108-Strike Thunder Array. The battle took place on the opposite side of the water, which was the sacrificial pit burial area.

"What about the intelligence of the lost soul? Will it possess me?" Li Weiyi asked with some worry.

Yu Yaozi said, "It's just a dazed and confused remnant of a spirit. It can't even stray far from the corpse and is trapped in the sacrificial pit. It wanted to possess you, and it did so while you were healing."

That being the case...

Li Weiyi released a large amount of magical energy, which once again condensed into a hundred and eight lightning strike arrays. With the power of lightning, he knocked down all the ancient corpses within a ten-zhang radius: "I am a true disciple of the Thunderclap Sect, cultivating the true scripture of the Nine Heavens Secret Treasury. What do I have to fear from you evil spirits?"

The black figure reappeared in the gray fog, standing dozens of feet away.

"No matter what you are, I, the true disciple, will wield the sect's most precious weapon and fight you to the death today."

Li Weiyi displayed his fearless spirit, took out the Purple Thunder Seal, held it in his hand, and unleashed a waterfall of purple lightning to attack.

"Hey!"

The black figure raised its palm and neutralized all the lightning.

It uttered a muffled, hoarse voice: "This old man... Qin Yuan..."

Within the Dao Ancestor Taiji Fish, Yu Yaozi transmitted her voice, saying, "Indeed, he is a formidable figure in the history of the Thunder Cloud Sect! The myriad things of heaven and earth are truly wondrous; even twenty thousand years cannot completely bury a person."

"Impossible... You are Qin Yuan, the ancestor? He has been dead for 20,000 years."

Faced with danger, Li Weiyi was able to be both yielding and resolute. He knelt on one knee, displaying the excitement and emotion expected of a disciple of the Thunderclap Sect: "Disciple Li Weiyi, a true disciple of the Thunderclap Sect, pays respects to the Ancestor. Ancestor... is he still alive?"

(End of this chapter)