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Novel: [The Primordial Law]
Volume 4: [Shuangsheng Dao Sect (Twin Rice Sect)]
Chapter 42 (297): [The Seat of the Divine Son]
(42nd of Volume 4)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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Elder Xu said, "Legend has it that the Divine Sect's Imperial Technique, the Three Thousand Starry Bhagavata, is recorded in the Book of Radiant Stars. It's said to harness the power of celestial stars from beyond the heavens for both cultivation and offensive attacks."
"But Imperial Techniques are difficult for even Immortal Realm Giants to access, let alone master. Only those Transcendent beings, with lifespans spanning thousands of years, can slowly decipher them. By mastering the Imperial Technique, they can then strive for the Ancient Emperor level, dominating countless Living Realms in Yingzhou and becoming it's true rulers."
Li Weiyi pondered for a moment before clasping his hands in a respectful bow.
"Thank you, Elder Xu, for your kindness and guidance today. I will remember it! I'd like to continue studying the Sixfold Samsara Burning Karma Technique for a while longer. If you have other matters to attend to, please go ahead."
"Hahaha!"
Elder Xu, impressed by Li Weiyi's tact and understanding, laughed heartily and departed.
Being favored by Venerable Nan, possessing extraordinary Spiritual Power talent, and being chosen as her Eldest Disciple and sole heir - Elder Xu believed that extending some goodwill and offering limited assistance wouldn't be a bad thing.
Li Weiyi was completely absorbed in reading the various volumes of the "Sixfold Samsara Burning Karma Technique" , opening a new chapter in his cultivation. For this fervent Martial-Mystic Path seeker, it was an endless source of delight.
Each book he read felt like a great harvest.
He didn't emerge from his reading until Yao Qingxuan arrived at the Spirit Pavilion.
Accompanying Yao Qingxuan was a handsome, dignified young man in a green robe. A brilliant crystal in the shape of a grain of rice grew between his eyebrows, and his pure Immortal Physique radiated an unfathomable aura of strength with every gesture.
This was the First Divine Son, Qiongji Daozi.
Earlier, he had been discussing the situation outside with Yao Qingxuan.
The past year had been the most turbulent in the Lingxiao Realm's history.
"Venerable, rest assured. I will certainly look after the Southern Purity (Nanqing) Palace. Young disciples need competition to stay motivated and energetic, of course, all within the bounds of the rules."
Qiongji Daozi smiled warmly at Yao Qingxuan, then glanced indifferently at Li Weiyi as he emerged from the Spirit Pavilion.
He stepped into the fine rain and misty haze and departed without exchanging a word with Li Weiyi.
The Dao Heart Manifestation of Grain Rain Cleansing Dust washed away everything, leaving only the ethereal, holy silhouette of his back.
As Li Weiyi and Yao Qingxuan left together, he asked, "That person just now had such powerful cultivation. Is he a major figure from Spirit Valley (Linggu) Hall?"
"The First Divine Son, Qiongji Daozi. He ranks among the top ten in the Jiazi Register and surpasses most Prefecture-Level First Rankers. Only the Imperial Court and the First Commanders of the Five Great Ancient Myriad Factions can contend with him. Once he emerges, he'll surely shock the world. Immortal Realm is merely a matter of time."
With Yao Qingxuan's talent and combat prowess, having defeated the Soaring Cloud (Nanqing) First Commander Zuoqiu Ling at the same cultivation level, her standards were exceptionally high.
In her eyes, Qiongji Daozi's talent was merely decent.
She praised him to motivate Li Weiyi, giving him a goal to strive for.
Li Weiyi knew why Yao Qingxuan had changed "Six Great" to "Five Great."
One of the Six Great Ancient Myriad Factions, the Jiu Li Tribe, had a current First Commander, Yao Xingyue - her brother - whose strength fell far short of the top ten in the Jiazi Register.
In fact, Yao Xingyue couldn't even defeat Li Prefecture First Commander Yao Qian.
Of course, if she were the Jiu Li Tribe's First Commander, the outcome would be different.
Yao Qingxuan said, "Xu Tingsheng said you want to return to the surface to carry out a mission?"
Li Weiyi knew the question concealed danger. He cautiously replied, "Master, rest assured. Even if I return to the surface, I will never reveal any information about the Divine Sect."
"If you dare leak anything, the Death Spirit Fire will activate. After all, if something happens to you, I can't escape blame," Yao Qingxuan said.
Li Weiyi replied, "Actually, Master, I have no intention of returning to the surface for now. I'd like to stay at Headquarters and take advantage of the safe and superior cultivation environment and abundant resources to improve myself. With Master and Palace Master An's protection, I feel... I've forgotten all about Li Prefecture."
Yao Qingxuan stopped walking and glared at him coldly: "I've never taken a disciple in my life. You're the first. Once a master, always a master. Between us, there's no need to be so guarded. Speak honestly."
Li Weiyi didn't believe her for a moment. He quickly repeated, "Master, I'm being sincere. This place is so enjoyable, I've forgotten all about Li Prefecture. The Divine Sect is completely different from what rumors say. We are not a heretical sect."
Yao Qingxuan continued walking: "What you've seen is only a part of the Divine Sect. Those who come to Headquarters for cultivation are all geniuses, groomed to become elites."
"At the top of any faction, there must be the best methods of instruction. Only then can the faction thrive and endure."
"But the Divine Sect has another side. We must cultivate countless believers and disciples, who are our steadfast supporters and fearless defenders."
"Good and evil coexist within every faction. When good prevails, the faction is righteous. When evil prevails, the faction is wicked."
"Good and evil are merely two different styles of action."
"The Divine Sect needs someone like Palace Master An, who leans toward the righteous path, to cultivate our elite young seedlings. The Cult has reached a critical juncture where it must establish a firm foundation of righteousness, or it will face eternal ruin."
Yao Qingxuan spoke delicately, but Li Weiyi understood perfectly!
And she had been so thorough in her explanation...
Li Weiyi asked, "Master, are you leaving Headquarters?"
"The world's situation is in constant flux, and the Southern Territory is second only to the Western Territory as a vortex of storms. As the leader of the Seven Prefectures of the Southern Border, how could I remain uninvolved? The Divine Sect can no longer hide. The time has come for us to reveal ourselves. Our years of concealment were merely preparation for sweeping across the world," Yao Qingxuan replied.
Li Weiyi asked, "What about Tang Wanzhou?"
"He's been taken over by Zhu Tianshu, the Vice Palace Master of the Heavenly Principles (Tianli) Hall."
Yao Qingxuan continued, "You must be wondering why the Divine Sect, with its countless experts, hasn't sent them all to hunt down Tang Wanzhou, right?"
Li Weiyi pondered for a moment: "Given the current tense situation in the world, I imagine every Immortal Realm Giant is holding a crucial position. If they were to disrupt their formations for Tang Wanzhou, they'd expose more weaknesses and lose sight of their overall strategy. I suspect Tang Wanzhou is just a pawn on the chessboard, and the Divine Sect is truly wary of the one pulling the strings behind the scenes."
Seeing Li Weiyi's leadership aura, Yao Qingxuan stopped there: "If you want to carry out missions on the surface, you may. But you must first reach the strength to defeat a Fourth Heaven Dao Seed Realm Martial-Mystic Cultivator."
"Whether or not one has condensed a Dao Lotus is the dividing line between True Inheritance Disciples."
"More than half of the Jiu Li Tribe's nine useless Clan Leaders have only condensed a Dao Lotus."
"Once you possess such strength, you can come to the surface and assist me. Many matters in the Southern Territory, in my opinion, can only be handled by you."
Li Weiyi asked, "I just need to defeat someone at the Fourth Heaven of the Dao Seed Realm?"
As they left Spirit Valley (Linggu) Hall, Yao Qingxuan raised her eyes slightly and glanced at him.
"Dao Lotus Martial-Mystic Cultivators aren't that simple. You still have a long way to go. Alright, return to Southern Purity (Nanqing) Palace yourself. If you encounter an insurmountable danger, seek help from Qiongji Daozi. When asking for help, remember to humble yourself."
"Whoosh!"
She shot through the air like a shooting star, transforming into a flying immortal and vanishing in an instant.
"Greetings, True Inheritance Disciple!"
Two twin Ricefolk Inner Sect female disciples, both around eighteen or nineteen years old and possessing Pure Immortal Physiques, saw Li Weiyi standing beneath the Spirit Valley (Linggu) Hall stele in his True Inheritance robe. They approached to pay their respects and seek guidance on their cultivation.
Li Weiyi offered casual pointers, and both girls felt they had gained immensely. They knelt on one knee and kowtowed in gratitude.
On the way back to Southern Purity (Nanqing) Palace, he no longer needed to hide. His True Inheritance robe and the Life Token at his waist were enough to earn him respectful bows from every young disciple he encountered.
"Fourth Heaven of the Dao Seed Realm is indeed considered a top-tier expert in this region. Even Shi Jiuzhai, the renowned Dharma King, is only at the Sixth Heaven of the Dao Seed Realm."
Li Weiyi strode forward with swagger, thoroughly enjoying his role as a True Inheritance Senior Brother.
Upon returning to the Southern Purity (Nanqing) Palace, he found a True Inheritance disciple with a formidable aura already waiting outside.
The figure, leaning on a Spiritual Artifact golden pillar as thick as a bowl, radiated intense coldness.
"Ye Nanfeng, under the Fourth Divine Son! Junior Brother Weiyi, this True Inheritance disciple has been waiting for you for a long time!"
Li Weiyi turned around.
Another True Inheritance disciple, identical to Ye Nanfeng, appeared, blocking his retreat.
Li Weiyi glanced at the Southern Purity (Nanqing) Palace behind Ye Nanfeng and continued walking forward.
"You call me Junior Brother? My Master, Venerable Nan, seems to have only taken me as a disciple so far. I'm the Eldest Disciple. I have no Senior Brothers."
Ye Nanfeng said, "Don't play dumb. We brothers are here for Zuo Sheng. Release him immediately. We respect Venerable Nan and don't want to make this ugly."
"Today is your day of becoming a True Inheritance disciple. If we injure you and force you to release Zuo Sheng, wouldn't you become a laughingstock at Headquarters?" Ye Beifeng threatened.
Li Weiyi and Ye Beifeng already knew that Venerable Nan had left Headquarters, which was why they dared to block the gate.
Li Weiyi said, "Neither of you wants to fight, do you?"
"Of course not," they replied in unison.
Li Weiyi continued, "Yang Yun should have told you, right? Fifty thousand Yongquan Coins, and I'll release them immediately. Zuo Sheng was audacious enough to spy on my Master outside the Southern Purity (Nanqing) Palace. My Master is the Divine Sect's most beautiful woman - how dare he covet her? Such a crime cannot be forgiven lightly."
Li Weiyi couldn't directly mention Qi Xiao and Tuoba Butuo. Everything had to be done with proper justification, within the established rules. He couldn't give them any grounds to seize him.
Ye Beifeng snorted coldly: "You killed three Dao Seed Realm experts - Zuo Shi, Wang Zhi, and Wang Shouxin - simply because they were under Venerable Nan's command. Venerable Nan took full responsibility, allowing you to escape punishment. Now, you dare to try and rescue Qi Xiao and Tuoba Butuo? Are you a true disciple of the Divine Sect, or an enemy?"
Li Weiyi said, "I don't understand what you're talking about. If you don't have money, get out of here! I'm in charge of the Southern Purity (Nanqing) Palace now. Anyone who blocks the gate will face the consequences."
"You don't understand, do you?"
Ye Beifeng pulled two bloody arms from his Boundary Pouch and sneered arrogantly.
"Even when beating a dog, you have to consider the owner. If you want to tarnish the Fourth Divine Son's reputation, have you considered that your two friends might suffer as a result?"
Ye Nanfeng retorted, "With Qi Xiao and Tuoba Butuo's cultivation, losing an arm won't kill them!"
Li Weiyi glanced at the two arms on the ground, then calmly drew his Yellow Dragon Sword.
"Using two arms to threaten and intimidate a True Inheritance disciple, and preventing me from returning to the Southern Purity (Nanqing) Palace - who gave you the audacity?"
"Whoosh!"
Spiritual Power erupted first, enveloping Ye Nanfeng standing before the palace gate, attacking his consciousness and spirit.
Then, stepping on Azure Mist like an arrow piercing the clouds, Li Weiyi leaped into the air, sword raised high, and slashed down.
He had to injure one of them severely before they could close in.
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END OF CHAPTER
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