The Primordial Law

Chapter 625 The Great Changes in the Demon Kingdom
"Boom!"

Lightning flashed across the sky, connecting the clouds and the earth, and moments later, thunder roared, tearing through the heavens.

Hurricanes and torrential rain swept in, creating a deafening roar.

This was the first rain Li Weiyi encountered since arriving in the ancient kingdom of Time Ruins.

Even in the midst of a dangerous and tense atmosphere where enemies could appear at any moment, one's heart is still touched by the wonders of nature, like encountering a bustling city after a long journey through a desert, or finding a new village amidst willows and flowers.

Li Weiyi looked up at the rain, his mood relaxed: "Wind, rain, clouds, and thunder are natural phenomena. The seasons change, and life comes. I think that at least in the vast territory surrounding Chuncheng, darkness is really about to completely recede, and everything will return to normal."

"This rain came just in time. It will wash away the scent of us that lingers in the air and the traces on the ground, making it much more difficult for the enemy to track us."

After several spatial teleportations and earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of escape technique), Li Weiyi completely broke free from the enemy's perception and mental constructs. He then dispersed the talismanic light, magical energy, and spiritual light, which were easily exposed, and ran with Nangong through the mountains and forests, weaving through fallen leaves and weeds.

The blood on Nangong's clothes had long been refined by the Bright Fire, and were now as white as new.

Raindrops pelted them, soaking their long hair, which then trickled down their cheeks, necks, and clothes.

Sensing the wisps of magical energy spreading towards them, the two immediately plunged into the thick layer of fallen leaves, sealing off their aura and body heat, becoming one with their surroundings.

They knew very well that the enemy's true form must be tens of miles away, or even hundreds of miles away, and they were just searching for them in all directions.

Within this vast area, there are numerous ghostly soldiers and strange creatures, birds and beasts belonging to the ancient kingdom of Time Ruins. This place is still seven hundred miles from the city walls of Chun City, and its vitality is quite vigorous, offering plenty of things to confuse the enemy's pursuit.

Within a quarter of an hour, several whooshing sounds came from the vicinity of Li Weiyi and Nangong's hiding place.

Someone fell into the forest, and after a hasty search, they quickly chased after the people in the direction of Chuncheng.

Amidst the wind and rain, the ancient tree swayed violently, making a whooshing sound.

Raindrops fell incessantly on the withered branches and fallen leaves above, the sound clear and dense.

As the cold rain soaked through him, Li Weiyi's mood became increasingly calm, his mind clear, and the ten springs within his body surged forth, secretly restoring his magical power.

Beside her, Nangong gently moved her arm, groping around for a moment before stopping when her fingertips touched Li Weiyi's sleeve. She said softly, "Even though I was right next to you, I thought you had already quietly left. The enemy won't be able to find us anytime soon."

"If they can't find us heading towards Chuncheng, they'll definitely turn back. We have to leave in a minute."

Li Weiyi knew very well that the enemy would not give up easily this time.

"Wait a little longer, and my magical energy will be able to recover by two or three tenths, and my injuries will be suppressed." Even though Nangong lowered his voice, his tone was still beautiful and magnetic, as if he were whispering sweet nothings in someone's ear.

Such captivating charm, capable of mesmerizing people solely through voice, is extremely rare.

To lie with such a stunning beauty as her, in the wind and rain, under fallen leaves in the wilderness, is an experience that is unlikely to be repeated twice in one's life.

Li Weiyi asked, "What exactly happened at the border?"

"A large number of Demon Kingdom troops are gathering outside the Withered Belt, while an altar is being secretly built inside the Withered Belt." Nangong said with concern, his voice tinged with urgency.

"What? Are they going to open a passage directly?"

Li Weiyi knew about the Demon Kingdom's sacrificial methods. When they attacked Lingxiao City, they built an altar under Yuntian Immortal Plain to break the defensive array set up by Chanhai Guanwu.

Zen Sea Mist was a master of imperial thought a thousand years ago; even the formations she set up at her peak could be broken.

Nangong sighed, "Even if the Empress of Time's cultivation is strong, the curse has been in effect for 20,000 years. With the news that the Ancient Clan of Time was able to cross the Zone of Decay and Flourishing, it is normal that various forces believe that the curse has greatly diminished and have been tempted to try it out."

"The value of the Netherworld and the years alone is enough to drive many forces crazy."

"Two thousand years ago, Demon Lord Yu Baxian once had the idea of ​​breaking the curse of the Withered Belt and entering the Ancient Kingdom of Time Ruins. However, he was attacked by the curse and his lifespan was greatly shortened. Moreover, it is said that he sent people to plunder the humans in the Lingxiao Realm nearby to perform sacrifices in the Withered Belt, which also attracted the pursuit of the Mist Emperor."

"These people have always coveted the ancient kingdom of the Ruins of Time, but they've been too afraid of the backlash from the curse!"

Li Weiyi pondered, "It seems that the Demon Kingdom's so-called large-scale migration plan is just a smokescreen. The real purpose is to perform a sacrifice at the border and break the curse of the Withering and Flourishing Belt."

Nangong said, "In recent years, the Demon Kingdom has acted aggressively. Yu Baxian's true form has not appeared in public for hundreds of years. Furthermore, he has used various means to actively provoke factional struggles within the court. Crown Prince Yu Daozhen, Demon Consort Chang Yulu, Demon Queen Cao Xiyue, the three Demon Prime Ministers, and the nine Demon Ministers... each represent the interests of their respective factions and are fighting fiercely."

"There are rumors that Yu Baxian's lifespan is coming to an end, his blood and energy are waning, and he is about to die. He is afraid that a powerful force will surround and hunt him down, leaving him with no trace of his body."

"There is also a theory that he wanted to obtain blood and food in the struggles between various parties in order to prolong his life."

"With the appearance of the Mist Emperor, and the fact that his greatest enemy has not yet made a move, various suspicions have intensified. Now, the internal strife of the Demon Kingdom has transformed from undercurrents into open factional infighting, creating a chaotic scene where any extreme behavior would not be surprising."

Li Weiyi said, "No wonder so many sinful clans and officials have emerged, and their people have been exiled to the Ancient Kingdom of Time Ruins. If the Demon Kingdom falls into chaos, countless habitats will be affected. Since the Ancient Clan of Time is not in Chun City, what is the point of your return?"

"Li Weiyi, you've saved me twice. Based on this gratitude and your character, I would never hide anything from you. Once we've completely rid ourselves of the enemy, I'll take you to the Ancient Clan of Time. Can you help me get to Chunze?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a rustling sound came from the side, and Nangong emerged from the fallen leaves.

Li Weiyi also raised his hand, brushed aside the withered leaves, stood up, took a long breath, and said, "There's an old saying in my hometown: 'If you're going to help someone, help them to the end; if you're going to see someone off, see them off to the end.' Who told you to be a member of the Shaoyang Guard?"

A flash of lightning turned the sky and earth white, and thunder roared overhead.

"Thank you."

Nangong Shiran gave a graceful bow and walked out of the forest first. Her soaked clothes clung to her body, but because she wore multiple layers and soft armor, there was no sense of erotic exposure. She remained poised, elegant, and graceful. Li Weiyi's eyes narrowed as she thought of Yu Yaozi's scheme.

If the Demon Kingdom were to take radical actions, the Ancient Clan of Time would certainly be unable to stop them, and she might actually reap the benefits.

Did this Grand Palace Master foresee this all along?

Li Weiyi and Nangong arrived at a higher point outside the forest and looked towards Chuncheng.

The entire world was shrouded in a curtain of rain, the hazy darkness suppressing the brilliance of time. Nearby, one could see many ancient sites and burial grounds, as well as low hills, forests, rivers, and lakes.

The torrential rain pounded on the ground, leaves, stones, and lakes, creating a loud symphony of sounds.

The two concealed themselves and hurried along the river and the edge of the burial area, trying to reach Tsubakizawa before the rain stopped.

As the walls of Tsubaki Castle drew closer to the horizon, the rain subsided.

A light drizzle falls, and the misty waves rise like fog.

As they approached a mass burial area, Li Weiyi suddenly stopped, raised his arm to block Nangong, and stared intently at the ruins on the opposite bank of the river.

Amidst the ruins, tall grass and vines climb, and to the left stands a towering ancient pagoda.

The whole world was silent and blurry.

In this eerie silence, a "crackling" sound rang out.

A grayish-white, three-eyed humanoid monster, six or seven meters tall, leaped to the top of the crumbling wall. Its body was hunched over, consisting only of bones and skin, with no flesh or blood, and it exuded a dangerous aura.

Its three eyes kept turning, watching Li Weiyi and Nangong, who were in stealth mode, while it made strange noises.

"What monster? Has it discovered us?" Nangong transmitted his voice.

"The dark spirits raised by the Holy Dark Family are extremely powerful, often far surpassing their raisers."

Li Weiyi's gaze shifted to the mottled ancient pagoda on the opposite bank of the river.

In the darkness of the highest level of the ancient tower, Xue Sanguan stood within the concealment formation, drawing the Emperor Bone Jade Bow to its limit. He was waiting for Li Weiyi and Nangong to leap across the river, ready to kill at least one of them.

Unexpectedly, the two of them stopped on the opposite bank of the river.

Seeing Li Weiyi looking over, Xue Sanguan knew he had missed his chance to launch a sneak attack. He put away his bow and arrows, swung his sword to break the concealment formation, and laughed loudly, "No wonder you've survived until now. Your vigilance is truly admirable."

Li Weiyi dispelled his invisibility, released his senses, and summoned the Yellow Dragon Sword: "The killing intent you released when you drew the bow was too similar to the feeling I got from the previous two times."

Xue Sanguan frowned: "I concealed my form and aura, but I neglected my intention. Very good, thank you for your guidance."

Nangong took out the jade bamboo and looked around.

Behind me, footsteps were heard.

Wenren Tinghai, dressed in black soft armor and covered with a dark red talisman robe, emerged from the gray mist of the Ten Thousand Burial Zone. His long hair hung down on both sides of his eerie face, and he smiled: "I laugh at the incompetence of Chu Yutian of the Taiyin Sect and the lack of wisdom of the marquises of the Netherworld of the Dead. They have actually benefited my Demon Kingdom for nothing."

“I arranged to fight the third-place finisher six months from now. Why did you come early? I wasn’t ready,” Li Weiyi said.

Nangong's voice was clear and crisp: "Summon all the remaining ambush troops!"

“They’re planning a surprise attack; having too many people would only make things worse. We won’t have much time to gather more men for them,” Li Weiyi said.

"Then there's no need to say anything more to them, just attack them directly."

Upon hearing this, Nangong immediately grabbed Li Weiyi's wrist and pulled her as close as possible.

Li Weiyi understood immediately, released his magical energy, and activated the governor's robe.

"not good!"

Li Weiyi discovered that countless longevity scriptures had appeared beneath his feet. Furthermore, these scriptures rose upwards, enveloping the two of them.

As long as he teleports, all the longevity scriptures will rush in with them, tearing through space.

Xue Sanguan sneered. Their Holy Dark Family, in the southern part of Yingzhou, was well-versed in spatial research and could easily rank among the top three. Naturally, they knew how to deal with spatial teleportation.

"Wow!"

Wenren Tinghai activated the Black and White Realm, his body becoming half white and half black, and his face becoming even more bizarre.

In the ancestral field, a furnace shaped like a human head flew out, instantly vaporizing the rain and drying the ground inch by inch.

"Don't get entangled with them, let's go."

Li Weiyi knew that a large number of troops from the Demon Kingdom were likely already on their way.

If the Demon Kingdom takes radical actions on the border, it would not be surprising at all for the top scholar Gu Zhenxiang and the second-place scholar Qu Yao to come together to capture Nangong.

(End of this chapter)