The Primordial Law

Chapter 664 A Small Gathering of Friends
The Jiuli Temple is located deep within the Longshan Mountains, hidden and protected by an ancient array.

During the most dangerous times for the Jiuli tribe, young talents were always moved to the temple. In the last thousand years, without a leader, the temple has been the highest center of power for the Jiuli tribe.

This was Li Weiyi's first time visiting.

Upon entering the outer area of ​​the temple, his senses became confused, making it difficult to determine his location and affecting him with the power of the formation.

"Greetings, Patriarch Cangli."

The temple guards who were watching over the outer area bowed to Li Songgu.

In the darkness, strange insects, spirits, and guardian beasts occasionally appear. There are also ancient temples embedded in the mountainside, with ghost lamps burning inside, dedicated to unknown evil spirits, all with strange appearances.

Li Songgu told Li Weiyi that the deities enshrined in the temple were all spirits from the Netherworld.

Li Weiyi ventured into the Lost Spirit Mist Domain, which appeared to be two hundred miles wide, but in reality it was boundless. If Li Ling hadn't led the way, he would have been unable to pass through at all.

Looking back now, it must have been a spatially anomalous area, with no known destination.

We arrived at Shizulin.

The nine sons of Chi You, the god of Jiuli, who were also the ancestors of the nine tribes, have stone statues that appear in the mountain.

The nine stone statues are majestic, some are wielding axes to split the mountain, some are sitting cross-legged, and some are deep in thought...

All nine princes were detached from worldly affairs.

The most powerful among them was the eldest son of the god, the Azure King.

Master Coffin once said that four thousand years ago, the Azure King's cultivation was infinitely close to that of a martial arts emperor, so he must have been a crown prince.

Li Weiyi once entered the Cangwang Tomb and took seven Phoenix-Winged Moth Queens. Inside, he did not see a coffin, but only a large circular stone array.

He was actually very curious. It seemed that there was a mysterious past in the era of Cang Wang and Chan Hai Guan Wu, where powerful unknown figures such as the God of Jiuli and Chan Hai Guan Wu's master appeared.

Something significant must have happened on this land back then.

The brightly lit Jiuli Temple appeared before Li Weiyi.

It is not a temple, but a complex of buildings.

The High Priest of Mo Hai summoned all the priests to the main hall to work together to refine the death spirit fire within Li Songlin's body.

On the way to the main hall, Li Weiyi asked, "Has the matter of Chief Yaoli been investigated?"

Li Songgu glanced at Yao Qingxuan beside him and nodded slightly: "Imprisoned in the temple dungeon, now Yao Xingyue, the father of Yin Ershisi, is the chief of the Yaoli tribe."

"What's the situation with the Earth Wolf King's army now?" Li Weiyi asked again.

Li Songgu knew that Li Wei was only concerned about the Immortal Star, and his expression was solemn and worried: "Shi Na'er is a top expert in the seventh realm, and he is extremely skilled in life-preserving techniques and has excellent concealment skills. He has a glorious record of escaping from the hands of the imperial court's transcendent beings. The Jiuli tribe has been looking for him, but there is no trace of him. He must be hiding somewhere, using the Immortal Star to break through to the transcendent realm. It is even possible that he has already left the Lingxiao Realm."

"As for the Earth Wolf King's army, it has already been incorporated into Zuoqiu Menting."

Li Weiyi said, "Breaking through to the Transcendent Realm makes quite a commotion; it will surely alarm the Transcendent Realm in the surrounding areas. Where could he go? He's most likely hiding in some secret realm. He's completely unfamiliar with the secret realms outside the Lingxiao Realm; I bet he hasn't fled far."

"Your line of thinking is correct."

Li Songgu looked thoughtful, pondering the secret place where Shi Na'er might be hiding.

After the nine priests refined the death flame within Li Songlin's body, they filed out of the hall, their gazes all falling on Li Weiyi. Several of them were seeing this renowned young man for the first time, their eyes filled with curiosity.

The High Priest of the Ink Sea laughed and said, "You may not know, but our hidden master has already achieved the cultivation to kill a Great Immortal."

The priests present were all deeply moved, and some exclaimed in disbelief, "How is this possible?"

"This little guy has only been cultivating for a few years, right? How could he have covered in a few years what others take hundreds of years to achieve?"

"Such a prodigy makes Cang Li and Li Ling pale in comparison. How can we allow him to marry into the Zuoqiu family? Does our Jiuli clan have no other outstanding women? It is said that he and Yao Yin have a very good relationship."

Yao Qingxuan looked at the priests above the stone steps, who had lost all their composure, and smiled coldly. He thought to himself, "A bunch of old guys who crave comfort, dare not enjoy challenges and dangers, and dare not go out and compete with the world. The Jiuli tribe became rich because they could retrieve coffins from other worlds, but they also declined because it was too easy for them to become rich."

Li Weiyi said, "Priests, the leader has returned and is currently in Jiuli City. He will likely arrive at the Jiuli Temple soon."

"boom!"

The nine priests, along with the guides and attendants of the Netherworld lamps in the temple square, were all agitated, their excitement reaching a fever pitch.

A white-haired priestess said in a panic, "The chief's ceremonial procession has been abandoned for a thousand years. It cannot be prepared in a short time. What should we do? Who can bear the blame if the ancestors are angered?"

"The return of our ancestor is the most important event for the Jiuli tribe right now. We must immediately summon the chieftains of all the major tribes and rush to Jiuli City to welcome him," another old man, nearing the end of his life, said urgently. The third priest, his face flushed with excitement, said, "Our leader has undergone a tribulation and has only returned after a thousand years. I just performed a divination, and it is an auspicious sign. We must hold a grand ceremony to wash away the bad luck and welcome the arrival of a prosperous era for the Jiuli tribe."

"For the grand ceremony, we must invite all the major powers of the Lingxiao Realm to come and witness it, thereby showcasing the strength of our countless ancient clans. Invitations must be sent out immediately, and the timing of the ceremony must be carefully calculated," the fourth priest said eagerly.

Li Weiyi was completely stunned, looking at Yao Qingxuan and Li Songgu with surprise, her eyes seeming to say: "Are the elders of your Jiuli tribe so particular about pomp and circumstance, so fond of showing off?"

“Ignore them, they’re just a bunch of mediocre old fogies. We need to get to the Ancient Kingdom of Time Ruins immediately,” Yao Qingxuan said.

The next morning.

The rising sun illuminated the roof tiles of the many buildings of the Jiuli Temple, making them shimmer and creating a magnificent scene.

The mountain peaks in the distance are covered with snow, while the area below is lush and green, with wisps of clouds like cotton or bridges.

Most of the priests had already set off, leading their teams in a grand procession towards Jiuli City.

Beneath the Crimson King Tower to the west of the Jiuli Temple, in the bluestone courtyard where Gao Huan resided, the aroma of meat wafted out, and flames crackled.

Li Weiyi sat on a stone bench, propped up an iron rack, and roasted the meat of the six-colored peacock while telling Qin Ke, Lao Guan, Lao Liu, and Zhao Zhizhuo, who were gathered in a circle, about his experiences over the past few years. Both sides were filled with emotion.

Qin Ke sighed, "Our experiences are not as exciting as yours. Apart from cultivation, we occasionally go out to hunt strange beasts, subdue the dead, or retrieve coffins from the Blood Sea Coffin Dock."

Gao Huan's cultivation speed was extremely fast, and his talent was very high. He had already reached the third sea of ​​the Five Seas Realm. He said with a smile, "We have been hearing about your deeds. They are simply too legendary. It is said that even the true disciple of Inamiya was defeated. When the news was sent back to the temple, it caused a great sensation."

Old Liu drank the blood of the Golden Crow and grew a bird's head: "In the first year or two, we have to thank Mr. Zhao. He protected us all the time. Later, as your news spread and your reputation grew, no one dared to bully us anymore."

"The Hermit has done me a great service, and it is all I should do," Zhao Zhizhuo said with a smile, then tactfully withdrew.

Gao Huan suddenly asked, "Have you found Brother Meng?"

Upon hearing this, Li Weiyi's joyful expression instantly turned sour, and she gently shook her head.

The world is vast, teeming with wandering spirits and demonic beasts. Those years were also a period of turmoil for the Lingxiao Realm, plagued by bandits and war in all four directions. If my senior brother were still alive, upon hearing the news of his participation in the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival, he would surely have gone to Qiuzhou City to find him.

The fact that he didn't go speaks volumes, and Li Weiyi really didn't want to think about it any further.

Accompanied by light footsteps, a melodious yet cool voice came from outside the door: "You're back?"

Cai Yutong walked into the courtyard with a calm and casual tone, looking at Li Weiyi who was grilling meat: "Why does Li Shenyin look so downcast? Are you so unhappy to see an old friend?"

"Senior, long time no see."

Li Wei forced a smile, temporarily suppressing her gloomy emotions, not wanting to affect those around her.

Cai Yutong was dressed in the standard blue robe of the Jiuli Temple, with wide sleeves embroidered with nine different patterns. Her hair was not tied up, and her long hair still hung down on both sides of her face. Her eyes looked a little tired. She complained, "I was refining pills. You have a lot of influence. The Water Priest personally called me over and said she would keep an eye on things for me."

"Senior Sister is already able to refine pills?"

Only spiritual practitioners can refine elixirs and create talismans.

Li Weiyi looked Cai Yutong up and down, sensing the spiritual light and mist emanating from her. He discovered that she had indeed reached the Spiritual Mind Master realm, and her martial arts were even ahead of Gao Huan's, having reached the fourth sea of ​​the Five Seas Realm.

Cai Yutong and Qin Ke's foundation in mental cultivation was laid by their spiritual master, and their meditation techniques were highly advanced.

Having only cultivated for a few years, Cai Yutong's talent is truly astonishing; even Li Ling might not be able to compare to her. Even a psychic prodigy like Tai Shiyu would have to admit defeat.

"What's so great about alchemy? It's just a magic pill, not a spiritual pill."

Cai Yutong was a focused person, and her thoughts were still on the alchemy furnace, not completely shifted over, as she muttered something to herself.

Gao Huan laughed and said, "The High Priest said that Dr. Cai's talent in martial arts far surpasses her talent in telekinesis. But she has no interest in martial arts at all; she only likes medicine and pills."

“That’s what you call a job that matches your major,” Li Weiyi joked.

Cai Yutong finally gathered her thoughts, her eyes regained their focus, and she frowned as she asked, "Is there any news about the bronze ship? I heard from the water priest that you have already reached the Longevity Realm."

"Yes, yes, how long until we can go back? I'm incredibly strong now, and when I get back, I'll definitely dazzle everyone." Gao Huan also looked at Li Weiyi, full of anticipation.

"This is not something I can decide. Let's wait and see, for ten years."

Li Wei then asked, "Will you continue to stay in the Jiuli Temple to wait for the bronze ships, or will you come with me to a more suitable place for cultivation? The difference is that the Jiuli Temple is safe, while there are countless dangers and challenges outside. Don't rush to answer me; I will stay for a few more days."

"The meat is cooked! It's from a Longevity Realm demon beast. Let's all have a taste. Senior, you go first!"

(End of this chapter)