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Novel: [The Primordial Law]
Volume 2: [Jiuli Insect Valley]
Chapter 51 (78): [Breakthrough In Psychic (Telekinesis) Power]
(51st of Volume 2)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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"The first trial will begin at the end of the month."
"The difficulty of the trial varies depending on your cultivation realm."
"A word of warning: the mortality rate in the first trial is very high. Regardless of your current realm, strive to improve your combat strength as quickly as possible. A month passes very quickly."
"Those at the Seven Springs realm or above, follow me."
Only seven individuals met the criteria:
Two Seven Springs cultivators: Li Weiyi and Yao Yin.
Four Eighth Spring cultivators.
One Ninth Spring cultivator.
Twenty-Fourth Hidden One led them across the valley to the opposite bank, walking on a lawn that glowed with a blue light. Dew-soaked grass soaked through their shoes.
In the distance, numerous towering hills rose from the ground...
In the underground space, these hills appeared even more imposing.
"Your most crucial task now is undoubtedly to refine the Meridian Veins within your bodies. The Blood Forest Cliff is the most suitable place to refine the red Meridian Veins. You two Seven Springs cultivators should stay here!"
Clearly, Twenty-Fourth Hidden One had already assessed their cultivation levels when they boarded the ship, pointing at Yao Yin and Li Weiyi.
Li Qing's expression shifted in surprise as he glanced at Li Weiyi.
He had witnessed Li Weiyi's performance during the battle at the Sui River firsthand.
He had always assumed Li Weiyi was an Eighth Spring cultivator.
Li Qing couldn't fathom how a mere Seven Springs mortal could achieve such a terrifying feat.
He secretly suspected that a master from the Earth Wolf King's Army had sealed Li Weiyi's Eighth Spring to enhance his survival chances within the Hidden Sect.
'It doesn't matter,' he thought,'There's no difference between the Seven Springs and the Eighth Spring. I'll find an opportunity to eliminate him later.
Yaoyin frowned, "Can I refuse to stay in the same place as him?"
"You can," Twenty-Fourth Hidden One replied, "But then you'll have to stay with the Eighth Spring Martial-Mystic Cultivator and the Ninth Spring Martial-Mystic Cultivator."
"Never mind!" Yao Yin conceded.
The protection period against mutual killing was only a month. Who knew what the rules would be after that?
Li Weiyi asked, "Is there a place to help refine the Golden Vein Mark?"
Yao Yin stared at Li Weiyi as if he were an idiot and strode into the Blood Forest.
Twenty-Fourth Hidden One, who had maintained a stoic expression throughout, rolled her eyes and said, "Refine your Ninth Spring first."
Then, she led the remaining five people toward the Silver Beach Valley, where they could refine their Silver Veins.
Li Weiyi couldn't understand why his sincere question had earned him so many scornful glances.
He had to refine his Golden Veins.
Otherwise, what advantage would he have against Martial-Mystic Cultivators with Full Silver Veins in the future?
Cang Li, the top young talent in Li Prefecture, was almost certainly a Full Silver Vein cultivator.
Sighing, Li Weiyi entered the Blood Forest.
It was a small grove, only a few feet taller than a person. But these were clearly mutated plants, their leaves emitting a faint red glow. Their trunks and branches were as hard as wrought iron.
The Cave Dwellings were carved into the cliff face deep within the Blood Forest.
There were five entrances in total, each secured by stone doors inscribed with Array Scriptures.
Yao Yin stood outside one of the Cave Dwelling doors, eyeing Li Weiyi warily as if he were a thief.
Li Weiyi, of course, wouldn't make himself unwelcome. He deliberately chose the Cave Dwelling farthest from her.
Once he closed the stone door, the ten Array Scriptures characters on it automatically lit up.
After tidying up his Cave Dwelling, Li Weiyi entered the Blood Mud Space of the Buddha's Relic: "Master Coffin, I've entered the Hidden Sect."
He then recounted the events leading up to his arrival.
After listening, Spirit Tablet Master spoke first: "It's clear that Guan Shan (Coffin Mountain) and the Earth Wolf King's Army have joined forces, and there's a traitor among the Jiu Li Tribe's high-ranking officials. It's highly likely that other forces are involved as well. Their primary concern is undoubtedly the Jiu Li Hidden Sect, so they're trying to gauge their strength before making a move."
Li Weiyi said, "I believe the Jiu Li Hidden Sect's strength far exceeds their expectations. If Coffin Mountain and the Earth Wolf King's Army misjudge, they'll suffer a crushing defeat. But that depends on Li Qing keeping his mouth shut and not alerting them in advance."
"I've heard that the Dragon Sect, one of the Ten Thousand Sects, is also involved, and they're not to be underestimated."
"Then eliminate him," Master Coffin's voice echoed.
Li Weiyi asked, "Should we proceed with the original plan now and seek out the Lord Yin directly?"
The initial plan was, of course, to leverage Master Coffin's identity to gain the absolute trust of the Jiu Li Hidden Sect. Then, as an Insect Tamer who controlled seven Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors, Li Weiyi would directly become the Divine Hidden One for this sixty-year cycle.
Li Weiyi's urgency wasn't driven by a desire to complete the task within a month and claim Shi Liuyu's Stream Flow reward.
Instead, this was the simplest and most direct method to eliminate Li Qing with the Hidden Sect's help and expose the traitor.
After a long pause, Master Coffin asked, "Weiyi, are you confident in yourself? I mean, confident enough to compete for the Divine Hidden One position with your own strength?"
Li Weiyi chuckled: "Honestly, after hearing Twenty-Fourth Hidden One's description, I was tempted to give it a shot."
"I've already written the letter. It contains my and the Nine Emperors Banner's aura, written in my own hand, with the Leader's secret mark. It's up to you whether to submit it to the Hidden Sect now."
A crack opened in the stone coffin's lid, and a letter was handed out.
Li Weiyi had already sent paper and ink into the coffin long ago.
After taking the letter, Li Weiyi asked, "What are you worried about, Master Coffin?"
Master Coffin replied, "The Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors' level far exceeds my expectations. I fear premature exposure could cause problems. If they were only Marquis level, you could reveal them freely. The Hidden Sect wouldn't covet them; they'd simply and openly declare you the Divine Hidden One of this generation."
"But these are seven Emperor-Level creatures!"
Master Guan's voice echoed from the depths below: "Forget them. Even at my peak, I would have been tempted to kill for them... no, not just kill. I would have slaughtered an entire city, unleashed a storm of blood and chaos, without hesitation."
Master Guan's ashes had long been buried in the Blood Mud.
Master Coffin added, "Don't be too afraid. After all, you have my letter. In it, I stated that I would return in ten years, and that you are my successor. Those words alone should be enough to deter them. The risk is actually quite low."
Li Weiyi carefully considered the situation.
"How about this? I'll charge ahead myself first. If my life is truly in danger, this letter will serve as my lifeline."
"A major upheaval has occurred in Burial Immortal Town, revealing an extraordinary opportunity. That should keep Guan Shan (Coffin Mountain) and the Earth Wolf King's Army occupied for several months. There shouldn't be any major problems within that timeframe. The news hasn't spread beyond the Hidden Sect, so they won't dare act rashly."
"Four months. If I can't become a Divine Hidden One within four months, we'll resort to the original plan."
Master of the Underground Jar asked, "So urgent? Why does it have to be four months?"
Li Weiyi forced a bitter smile: "Because Shi Liuyu planted a Six Desires Talisman on me. If I don't meet him within four months, I'm... finished!"
"Let me take a look," said the Spirit Tablet Master.
Li Weiyi walked to the Spirit Tablet and pulled open his collar, revealing his muscular chest.
A wisp of spiritual light flowed from the Spirit Tablet, coalescing into a luminous hand that pressed against his chest.
Since arriving on Shaoyang Star and absorbing its power, the Spirit Tablet Master's remnant soul had noticeably strengthened.
"Whoosh! Whoosh..."
Seven consecutive taps.
A complex green rune materialized directly in the center of Li Weiyi's chest.
The Spirit Tablet Master withdrew his hand: "Indeed, it's a Six Desires Talisman. This is troublesome!"
"Can you remove it?" Li Weiyi asked.
"Yes, I can."
Spirit Tablet Master said, "But... while the runes on each Six Desires Talisman are identical, the stroke order varies. Only by finding the correct sequence can you unlock it."
Li Weiyi forced a bitter smile, knowing he'd have to seek out Shi Liuyu after all.
There were simply too many strokes, too many different permutations - far more than ten thousand.
"We could try one combination at a time. With my mastery of Talismanic Arts, I could figure it out in at most a hundred attempts," Spirit Tablet Master said.
Before Li Weiyi could feel relieved, she added, "But you'll need two or three female confidantes by your side. Each mistake will trigger a severe backlash from the Six Desires Talisman."
"Forget it. I'll stick with Shi Liuyu. It's safer."
Li Weiyi rejected the idea outright.
He had no desire to end up like Shi Liuyu, withered and emaciated from the backlash.
Once he became a Divine Hidden One, he could use the Hidden Sect's power to capture Shi Liuyu.
He wouldn't dare resist then.
Besides, where would he even find two or three female confidantes?
He didn't have a single one right now.
Even if he did, it would be a miracle if they were willing to help.
.....
Li Weiyi emerged from the Blood Mud Space.
He squeezed the letter in his hand, immediately wrapped it in oil paper, and carefully concealed it against his body.
To become a Hidden One in four months, he had to open his Ninth Spring within that time and defeat the three figures on the Psychic (Telekinetic) Mural. As for comprehending the Jiu Li God's combat intent, that was too ethereal; he hadn't even considered it.
At least not before becoming a Divine Hidden One. He couldn't afford to waste time on such a distant goal.
"My biggest advantage now is that I don't need to spend a lot of time refining my Meridian Veins. My breakthrough will definitely be faster than other Seven Springs Martial-Mystic Cultivators."
"Moreover, the Spiritual Qi here is so dense thst it rivals a Dao Domain."
"I should also quickly learn more Heavenly Dao and Law Harmony techniques from the Chan Sect's Twelve Dispersed Hands. That will make me stronger in combat at the same cultivation level. The third technique... I'll practice the Heaven-Turning Hand Seal!"
Inside the Insect Tube, the seven Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors began to rebel again.
Li Weiyi had no choice but to release them and cut off a pound of Cistanche Meat to feed them.
Though he despised such ordinary medicinal herbs, the starving Moth Emperors quickly swooped down to devour the offering.
"The Hidden Sect must have many Precious Medicines. This place looks incredibly resource-rich."
Li Weiyi's eyes lit up.
After opening the array formation, he rushed out of his Cave Dwelling.
Just as Li Weiyi emerged from the Blood Tree Forest, he saw Twenty-Fourth Hidden One returning from the Silver Beach Valley.
He hurried over, hesitating.
She was younger than him - so he couldn't call her "older sister," could he?
"Miss Twenty-Four, do you have any more Precious Medicine? I... I seem to be starving!" Li Weiyi said.
"Flattery won't work. Just call me Twenty-Fourth Hidden One."
Twenty-Fourth Hidden One stood with her back to the Blood River. Though only sixteen, she was exceptionally beautiful, her face stern as she replied, "Precious Medicine isn't so abundant. If you're hungry, go to the Medicinal Cuisine Hall near the Psychic (Telekinetic) Stone Wall. They serve Beast Blood Medicinal Cuisine daily. It can temper your physical body, making you stronger. But the ingredients are mostly medicinal herbs and aged medicines, with only one or two Precious Medicine plants per pot."
Li Weiyi was slightly disappointed, but quickly asked, "I'm an Insect Tamer. Can I bring my insects to eat the Medicinal Cuisine with me?"
"You're an Insect Tamer too?"
Twenty-Fourth Hidden One looked at him with newfound respect: "It's rare to cultivate both Martial-Mystic and Mind Spiritual Power simultaneously. What level is your Mental Spiritual Power?"
"I'm still nurturing the Fang Cun Flame (Inch Heart Fire Seed), but I should reach the Fang Cun Flame (Inch Heart Flame) stage soon," Li Weiyi replied.
Twenty-Fourth Hidden One felt she had been played. She had actually been looking forward to this, thinking Li Weiyi might have a chance to become Twenty-Sixth Hidden One. After all, this was the Jiu Li Insect Valley, where Insect Tamers had a natural advantage.
But his Mental Spiritual Power was so weak.
Or rather, nonexistent.
"You can bring your insects to eat the medicinal cuisine," Twenty-Fourth Hidden One said before turning to leave.
Suddenly, she stopped, remembering something: "If you want precious medicines and herbs, strive to pass the first trial a month from now. You'll have a chance to gather it during the trial. Those who pass will also be rewarded with medicinal cuisine made from precious medicine."
"Why are you rolling your eyes at me again?"
Li Weiyi thought he had been genuinely sincere, polite, and humble.
But the thought of being able to bring his seven Phoenix-Winged Moth Emperors to freeload on medicinal cuisine instantly banished all his unhappiness.
"Hmm... I need to improve my Spiritual Mind Power and reach the Fang Cun Flame (Inch Heart Flame) realm as soon as possible, otherwise it'll be hard to command those seven little guys. And since the underground is ruled by the Insect Clan, the stronger my Mental Spiritual Power, the greater my advantage will be."
Li Weiyi clenched his fingers, his spirits soaring as he returned to his cave dwelling, grabbed his insect tube, and headed straight for the Medicinal Cuisine Hall.
...
A month passed in a flash.
Peaceful, serene, carefree, like a hidden paradise - this was Li Weiyi's assessment of his time in the Hidden (Yin) Sect.
He sat cross-legged in the Blood Forest, secretly using the spatial power of the Buddha's Relic to draw the red light radiating from the leaves into his Third Eye Spiritual Realm.
Ten days ago, he achieved a breakthrough.
The spiritual light flame in his Third Eye Spiritual Realm had grown from a tiny spark to a roaring blaze.
With his Psychic (Telekinesis) (Mental Spiritual) Power breakthrough, his control over the Buddha's Relic's spatial power had become even more refined, allowing him to manipulate it precisely within a three-meter radius.
This newfound control emboldened him to boldly absorb the red light of the Blood Forest.
In just ten days, the spiritual light flame in his Third Eye Spiritual Realm had swelled to resemble a ripe, red jujube.
Perhaps due to absorbing the crimson light, his spiritual light (Lingguang) flame now had a reddish tinge.
Sensing Yao Yin emergence from her Cave Dwelling, Li Weiyi immediately stopped channeling the Buddha's Relic, tucked the Dao Ancestor Tai Chi Fish into his collar, adjusted his robes, and quickly left the Blood Forest.
In the beginning, he hadn't been so quick to leave.
He remained seated in the dense forest...
...leading to considerable misunderstandings.
"It's him again!"
Yao Yin was utterly speechless. That guy was always lurking in the Blood Forest, skulking around like a ghost. Who knew what he was up to?
Before, he would feign meditation, sitting cross-legged on the ground and pretending to cultivate Psychic (Telekinesis) Power.
Now, it was different. The moment she stepped out of her Cave Dwelling, he would hastily retreat.
Of course, from Li Weiyi's perspective, he didn't feel the slightest bit furtive or flustered.
Each time, he maintained an air of composure and indifference.
"No, I must break through to the Eighth Spring as quickly as possible. I can't stay alone with him in the Blood Forest Cliff any longer. The month-long protection period is almost over. What if he's plotting something..."
Yao Yin knew Li Weiyi was peculiar. Though only at the Seven Springs level, his strength was extraordinary.
Most importantly, he had been eyeing her for some time.
Lately, Yao Yin had been dressing more conservatively, even wearing a veil and staying indoors as much as possible.
...
Li Weiyi arrived at the Medicinal Cuisine Hall ahead of her.
Yao Yin chose a seat as far away from him as possible, her gaze not only icy but also disdainful, as if sharing the same roof with him made her skin crawl.
The other young men and women from their cohort arrived one after another.
They rarely gathered in such numbers.
The first trial was about to begin, and this meal would be the last for many of them.
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END OF CHAPTER
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