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Novel: [The Primordial Law]
Volume 2: [Jiuli Insect Valley]
Chapter 103 (131): [Instant Kill]
(103rd of Volume 2)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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On the path of cultivation, life and death are commonplace.
"Madam Tian, please accept my condolences."
Li Weiyi didn't share a deep bond with her, so he found it difficult to empathize. He immediately asked, "Who is Di Ran?"
From the group that attacked them in the valley, Li Weiyi recognized only Xue Qi of the Sui Sect and Chen Song of the San Chen Palace, thanks to Shang Zhi's earlier explanation.
Zuoqiu Lanlan wiped away her tears and said with resentment, "Di Ran is a disciple of Zen Master Xin Ku, one of the three Great Zen Masters of Coffin Mountain. Just like his master, he delights in cannibalism and is utterly ruthless. But he's a Second Stage cultivator in the Five Seas Realm, an Aberrant Humanoid who achieved Nine Springs Breakthrough to the Five Seas, and he's consumed the blood of two Ancient Immortal Giant Beasts, making him incredibly powerful..."
...
As she spoke, Li Weiyi realized who it was: the Aberrant Humanoid Martial-Mystic Cultivator, nearly four meters tall, with a pair of metallic wings.
He was wearing Fallen Spirit Skin and flying above the valley when he killed Shang Zhi with metallic feathers that shot from his body.
"Madam Tian, please don't grieve. I swear I will definitely kill Di Ran!"
Li Weiyi's motives were twofold: first, to avenge Shang Zhi, having accepted payment from the deceased; second, he found the cannibalistic monster utterly repulsive and saw an opportunity to eliminate it.
Zuoqiu Lanlan's watery eyes widened in surprise.
Of course, she knew "Sima Qin" was just a polite consolation. Di Ran's cultivation and combat prowess had already reached the pinnacle of the Second Stage of the Five Seas Realm, far beyond what a First Stage Martial-Mystic Cultivator like Li Weiyi could handle. Still, it offered some comfort.
The title "Madam Tian" felt strange to Zuoqiu Lanlan; no one had ever addressed her that way before.
Li Weiyi stepped before Zuoqiu Baiming.
Seeing his wretched state, he asked, "Senior Brother Bai Ming, your Fallen Spirit Skin seems to have been damaged. Is everything alright?"
Zuoqiu Baiming, deeply shaken, merely glanced at Li Weiyi without a word.
Zuoqiu Baiming possessed the Nine Springs Pure Immortal Physique, a physique that allowed him to break through to the Five Seas. Though he lacked the Hundred Meridian Veins, he was undoubtedly a promising talent, even among the top-tier Heavenly Prides of the Ancient Myriad Sects.
Yet, on his first independent mission, he had suffered such a crushing defeat, ending up crippled with a broken leg. His will was nearly shattered. How could he find the heart to speak?
Zuoqiu Lanlan, deeply worried, said, "Senior Brother Bai Ming's leg was severed by Xue Qi of the Sui Sect. His Fallen Spirit Skin is shattered, so he can no longer fight. If he uses his spiritual Qi, it could cause him to spontaneously combust. Fortunately, you're still alive. If you weren't... I don't know what I would have done."
Li Weiyi pondered inwardly.
The current situation was disastrous for the Zuoqiu Sect, but it couldn't have been better for the Jiu Li Clan.
A crippled Zuoqiu Baiming would harbor immense resentment towards the Sui Sect and Coffin Mountain, and this resentment would undoubtedly influence his clan elders and relatives upon his return.
Zuoqiu Lanlan's grief over her husband's death would also ignite the anger of some of the Zuoqiu Sect's elders.
That's why they had to stay alive.
They must be saved.
"Wait for me," Li Weiyi said.
He entered the Giant Stone Statue Forest and retrieved Shang Zhi's corpse from the Evil Camel Bell, carrying it on his back.
When Zuoqiu Lanlan saw Li Weiyi returning with Shang Zhi's corpse on his back, she sighed with a bitter smile, as if she had expected it.
"He's dead too?"
"He was also killed by Di Ran."
Li Weiyi removed the Talisman Robe from Shang Zhi's body and handed it to Zuoqiu Lanlan.
"Put this on Senior Brother Bai Ming. It might offer some protection."
"How did his body end up in this Giant Stone Statue Forest?" Zuoqiu Lanlan asked curiously.
Li Weiyi didn't bother to explain further, replying casually, "I carried him out of the valley. We must bring him back to the Shou Li Tribe for burial."
Zuoqiu Lanlan fell silent, her mind racing with thoughts. Her gaze at Li Weiyi suddenly filled with boundless admiration.
At that time, the situation in the valley was so dire that the three of them from the Zuoqiu Sect didn't even have time to retrieve their High-Grade Spiritual Artifact, the Yin Banner.
Yet "Sima Qin" had shown unwavering loyalty, refusing to leave his companion's body exposed in the wilderness, no matter how dangerous the situation.
After Zuoqiu Lanlan put Talisman Robe on Zuoqiu Baiming, Li Weiyi spoke again: "We must leave quickly. This Giant Stone Statue Forest is not safe. There's a terrifying danger lurking here."
"But if we leave, we'll die. Di Ran and Chen Song are waiting outside the forest," Zuoqiu Lanlan said, a horrifying image flashing through her mind, her face turning pale.
"Then we'll just kill them."
Li Weiyi didn't want to linger there, but he also didn't want to reveal his trump cards like the Evil Camel Bell.
His gaze fell on the High-Grade Spiritual Artifact, the Heavenflame Blade, held by Zuoqiu Baiming.
"Senior Brother Bai Ming, could you lend me your blade?"
Zuoqiu Baiming finally reacted, tossing the Heavenflame Blade over with a listless sigh, "Take it."
Li Weiyi picked up the Heavenflame Blade and started walking out.
"I'll go with you."
Zuoqiu Lanlan knew that hiding in the stone forest was only a temporary solution.
When the Immortal Mist Clouds dissipated tomorrow, if they couldn't descend the mountain in time, the mysterious energy of Thirty-Three Li Mountain alone would cause them, as Five Seas Realm Martial-Mystic Cultivators, to spontaneously combust.
If that was the case, they might as well fight to the death.
If they could take someone down with them, it wouldn't be a complete loss. Even if they ultimately died, at least they could die with dignity, without bringing shame to the Ancient Myriad Sects.
"No need. You stay and look after Senior Brother Bai Ming."
All 120 Meridian Veins in Li Weiyi's body had been forged into gold. The High-Grade Spiritual Artifact Nightwalker's Garment and Battle Blade had pushed his defense, speed, and strength to their absolute peak. He was fully confident in facing any opponent in the Second Stage of the Five Seas Realm.
Zuoqiu Baiming, wielding both High-Grade Spiritual Artifacts, could probably defeat even some Martial-Mystic Cultivators in the Third Realm of the Five Seas Realm.
Li Weiyi emerged from the Giant Stone Statue Forest, blade in hand.
He stood atop a two-meter-tall white stone, facing the misty, debris-strewn area.
Extending his perception, he called out, "Where is Chen Song? Do you know Chen Jingtang?"
A series of whistling sounds echoed through the fog.
Chen Song, encased in Fallen Spirit Skin, slowly advanced: "Knowing Jingtang won't help you. Everyone from the Zuoqiu Sect must die. Friendship is worthless in faced of life-or-death."
Chen Song, Chen Jingtang, and Chen Wenwu were the only three Nine Springs Supremes of the younger generation in the San Chen Palace.
Chen Wenwu was slightly older and possessed the highest talent. A Nine Springs Pure Immortal Physique, he ranked among the top five young cultivators in Li Province and served as the San Chen Palace's public face.
Li Weiyi swept his gaze over the blurry figures behind Chen Song and declared proudly, "I'm here to tell you that I killed Chen Jingtang. And you, Chen Song, will die by my blade as well."
"Are you Sima Qin?"
Chen Song's eyes narrowed, and killing intent flared.
Li Weiyi had deliberately provoked Chen Song with his earlier words.
When consumed by rage, reason often succumbs to emotion.
"Whoosh!"
Li Weiyi didn't bother to reply.
With a single leap, he covered thirty meters.
Three steps later, he stood before Chen Song, his Heavenflame Blade crackling with intense, scorching flames fueled by spiritual Qi.
This wasn't ordinary fire, but Demonflame.
Martial-Mystic Cultivators below the Third Realm of the Five Seas Realm couldn't resist it with their physical or spiritual powers. Even a slight touch would burn through their flesh and blood.
"Good. Today, I'll avenge Jingtang."
Chen Song waved his arm, and the jade bracelet on his wrist shot out.
The bracelet spun rapidly, emitting a brilliant light as it arced erratically through the air.
Li Weiyi bent his leg, crouching to dodge the attack. Then, he slashed horizontally at Chen Song's lower body, releasing a crescent-shaped flame blade energy.
Confident in his superior cultivation and abundant spiritual Qi, Chen Song stood his ground, activating a Palm Mirror in his palm.
He slammed his palm forward with immense force.
A vast surge of palm energy erupted simultaneously with the mirror's radiant light, colliding with the flame blade energy. The resulting energy ripples spread outward in a violent wave.
"Boom!"
Both men were forced backward by the impact.
As Li Weiyi retreated, he angled his body to the left, evading the jade bracelet that flew in from behind. He braced himself with his palm, flipped over, and landed several dozen meters away.
Chen Song retrieved his jade bracelet, his expression calm and composed, but his heart was roiling with shock. He couldn't accept being evenly matched by someone who had crossed realms to fight him.
Although his opponent wielded a High-Grade Spiritual Artifact, at the First Stage of the Five Seas Realm, he could barely unleash even a 10% of its power.
Chen Song himself carried three Mid-Grade Spiritual Artifacts, capable of unleashing 20% or 30% of their power.
In terms of weaponry, he was clearly superior.
"No wonder Sima Qin was invincible in the Spring Surge Realm. Now that he's entered the Five Seas Realm, he's truly transformed into a dragon. Is he about to gain momentum?" Chen Song's expression was grim as he regarded Li Weiyi as his mortal enemy.
"Momentum? Then we'll crush him right here."
Di Ran's deep, resonant voice echoed from the mist.
"Whoosh, whoosh!"
A dense rain of arrows erupted from the fog, accompanied by Di Ran's metallic feathers.
Blood mist and crimson scriptures flew from Li Weiyi's robes. He raised his Heavenflame Blade before him, and a massive fire shield, larger than a human body, materialized on its surface.
Before the arrows could even touch the shield, their tips melted into liquid.
The metallic feathers struck the shield, but were deflected by layers of defensive force, unable to reach Li Weiyi.
The arrow rain ceased.
Through the fire shield, Li Weiyi saw Chen Song charging forward on Windriding Boots, a jade bracelet in one hand and a Palm Mirror in the other.
Above, Di Ran's massive form emerged from the mist, wielding a flaming halberd with unparalleled dominance.
"Two against one? No, it's eight against two."
Li Weiyi wasn't here for a fair fight.
He was here to kill.
With a tap of his Insect Tube, seven Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors burst forth, charging toward Di Ran.
They shot out like seven arrows loosed from a bowstring, whistling through the air with a piercing, dangerous sound.
On the ground, Li Weiyi and Chen Song had only exchanged three blows when Di Ran's screams erupted one after another. The four-meter-long, nearly Thousand Catty corpse crashed to the ground with a thud.
Chen Song and the other Martial-Mystic Cultivators in the mist were terrified.
How could Di Ran die so suddenly?
They hadn't even seen what those seven multicolored streaks of light were.
Chen Song had seen clearly. They were seven Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors, and his eyes widened in horror.
"You're an Insect Tamer!"
Without a second thought, he turned and fled.
What kind of joke was this?
Di Ran was a Nine Springs Breakthrough to the Five Seas Aberrant Humanoid, his combat prowess slightly superior to Chen Song's. Yet in a matter of breaths, he had been brutally slain.
How could they possibly fight?
Li Weiyi had been hesitant to release the Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors earlier, fearing they would be harmed by the mysterious energy of Thirty-Three Li Mountain. But after testing them during yesterday's herb gathering, he knew they could withstand it.
Each of the seven Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors was comparable to a Successor Seed of the same cultivation realm, capable of killing enemies beyond their own level.
Their combat prowess was not much weaker than Di Ran's or Chen Song's.
Seven against one was naturally effortless.
"Leave Chen Song to me. You go deal with those Martial-Mystic Cultivators in the mist. They must have harvested the Immortal Haze-tainted Herbs. Don't let them escape."
Li Weiyi raised his blade and charged after Chen Song.
Zuoqiu Lanlan stood at the edge of the Giant Stone Statue Forest, witnessing everything in the mist.
She was utterly stunned.
"Sima Qin" had already defied the odds by matching Chen Song's strength despite being a realm lower. But to have raised seven fierce insects with such terrifying combat power... No, they couldn't be fierce insects. They must be rare insects.
Only young, rare insects were capable of entering Thirty-Three Li Mountain.
The one-legged Zuoqiu Baiming silently appeared behind her, gazing into the mist as the sounds of battle and screams echoed through the air.
"Lan Lan, our death is imminent!"
Zuoqiu Lanlan looked at him blankly.
"Senior Brother Bai Ming, what do you mean? Sima Qin will surely defeat them. He's incredibly strong."
Words alone are useless when teaching someone; experience is the only true teacher.
Zuoqiu Baiming suddenly seemed to mature, his arrogant demeanor completely gone.
He forced a bitter smile: "Precisely because he's too strong, we're doomed."
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END OF CHAPTER
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