Lei Xiao Sect Ancestor

Li Weiyi sat cross-legged inside the skeleton of an unknown behemoth, completely enveloped in wisps of lightning.

He took out the spirit crystal, held it in his hand, and absorbed it to replenish the massive amount of magical energy needed for his breakthrough.

The lightning and life energy flowing within the body cause earth-shattering changes in the physical body, mind, soul, and spiritual energy, propelling them towards higher levels of power and Daoist magic.

There is no pain.

Instead, it is a kind of refreshing comfort that surpasses all worldly pleasures, and the spirit is completely excited.

The seven Longevity Lock in the human body not only lock in lifespan, but also form seven barriers between humans and the natural world.

Each broken chain represents a closer approach to the origin of the Great Dao, granting access to a life-giving power far exceeding that of the previous realm.

"Sizzle!"

One Hundred and Eight Lightning Strike Arrays appeared around Li Weiyi's body, flickering incessantly.

Lightning flashed densely, and thunder rumbled deeply.

Li Weiyi internally examined the lightning scriptures flickering on the Longevity Golden Pill and discovered that the scriptures had been greatly expanded. "The lightning within Heaven Spirit Cub's body not only shares the same origin as the lightning scriptures I've been comprehending, but it's also far more profound and refined. It's like a teacher directly telling me the answer I've been searching for."

"It was precisely this interaction and resonance between these two forces that allowed my understanding of the Way of Lightning to advance significantly, completing a qualitative leap after years of comprehension. As a result, my knowledge of the Lightning Scripture experienced an explosive growth."

"This lightning is definitely not Heaven Spirit Cub cultivated on its own; it must have absorbed it from somewhere."

Li Weiyi suddenly realized.

Now I finally understand why such an extremely yin place Sacrificial Pit Ten Thousand Tombs Area could nurture Heaven Spirit Cub feeds on yang energy.

The reason must lie here.

Upon reaching the Second Realm of the Longevity Realm, Li Weiyi's severe internal injuries healed spontaneously without medication.

Open your eyes and move your arms.

He was full of vigor and vitality, his blood was boiling, and his pupils were radiating divine light, as if he had inexhaustible power.

Li Weiyi pressed down on the lightning scripture on the Longevity Golden Pill, and instantly the strands of lightning within his body transformed back into Immortal Mist Pure Radiance and pure magical energy, flowing smoothly and gently.

Still as smoke, swift as thunder.

Li Weiyi stood up, the spirit crystal in his hand turning into dust, which he casually scattered. In other people's lives, seeing a treasure worth millions of Spring Coin gone would surely cause some heartache.

At this moment, he was filled with boundless fighting spirit, ready to break out of the sacrificial pit and clash head-on with the enemies outside, engaging in a thoroughly enjoyable battle.

But then I saw...

The Heaven Spirit Cub in his hand looked terrified, trembling as it stared at something behind it, as if it had seen something horrifying.

Li Weiyi sensed a chill running down his spine, as if pricked by needles, and his eyes sharpened instantly.

Thinking that Luo Yinji had caught up with him, he suddenly turned around, his magical energy surging into his arm in an instant. He then unleashed a finger strike.

"Boom!"

With powerful, forceful strokes, he shook and spun the gray mist, shattering the bones along the way.

A thicker gray mist rose from the ground of the sacrificial pit, echoing repeatedly.

After a moment, silence returned.

A chilling silence!

"Nobody?"

Li Weiyi raised the Staff Spear of All Things, releasing magical energy to protect himself. His eyes swept around, his brows furrowed, and he transmitted his voice to the Seven Phoenix Wing Moth Emperors: "Move closer to me, prepare to retreat."

Just now, his thoughts clearly outlined a figure behind him.

How could there be nothing there?

"Did you see anything just now?" Li Weiyi asked.

"I just saw you suddenly strike out with your finger, Boss Li, are you possessed?" Great Phoenix said.

Second Phoenix said, "This place is filled with the heavy aura of death and evil forces that corrode the body and soul. I dare not smell it."

Four Phoenixes, their eyes flashing with lightning, circled Li Weiyi, spreading their wings and exclaiming, "I didn't see anything, nothing at all... Oh my god, there's a ghostly shadow..."

Li Weiyi immediately turned around and looked in the direction Sifeng was looking.

Deep within the gray fog, about twenty feet away, amidst the densely packed remains of ancient corpses, stood a black figure. It had long, disheveled hair, stood with its arms hanging down, and remained silent.

Faces, clothing, and reality are indistinct, like a shadow or an illusion.

But one can truly feel a terrifying aura of decay and chill emanating from it, making one imagine that it must have a ferocious appearance, with a blue face and fangs, capable of unleashing world-destroying power.

Li Weiyi had already seen all sorts of demons and monsters, and although he felt terrified, he was still able to remain calm.

He quickly drew out the Yellow Dragon Sword, which was used to suppress evil spirits, and tried to remain silent as he slowly retreated, intending to quietly withdraw.

I had long heard that the sacrificial pits were vast, and that countless corpses were buried there, none ever to emerge.

Heaven Spirit Cub spoke hurriedly and in a flustered manner.

The Earth Spirit Cub told Li Weiyi through telepathy, "It said that this Ghostly Creature suddenly woke up, and its chilling power made it very uncomfortable, which is why it has been frequently escaping the sacrificial pit and flying into the sky to hide for the past year."

A gentle breeze blows.

The black figure vanished into thin air before Li Weiyi's eyes.

How did it disappear?

Li Weiyi held his breath and turned to flee.

Turning around, he saw, ten feet behind him, a dense mass of ancient corpses, tall and short, some human, some beast, a terrifying and eerie scene.

A hissing sound continued incessantly from within the gray fog.

More ancient corpses crawled up from the ground.

The vast majority of the corpses were so decayed that they were riddled with holes, and there was no intact flesh on their bodies.

Then, they moved forward.

Buried in the pit for 20,000 years, yet not completely reduced to bones, one can only imagine how powerful these ancient corpses must have been in their previous lives. Their armor, magical artifacts, robes, and weapons still appear to have value.

Li Weiyi's eyes darkened, and he raised his sword to slit his wrist, relying on the power of his bloodline to fight against the strange forces here.

He would never seek help from Yu Yaozi unless he encountered an enemy that was completely insurmountable.

You must solve the problem using your own abilities.

But at this moment, Yu Yaozi's voice came from the Dao Ancestor Taiji Fish: "It's a lost soul, at least the lost soul of the Stored Son of Heaven. With your current cultivation, you can't deal with it!"

Li Weiyi lowered the sword that had been pressed against his wrist. "Please, Great Palace Master, make your move."

"If you venture into the sacrificial pit yourself, you must rely on your own abilities to resolve it. Three thousand years ago, when I was training in the Ancient Kingdom of the Years Ruin, I didn't dare to come down, and I know how dangerous the sacrificial pit is," Yu Yaozi said.

Li Weiyi quickly retreated and dodged the approaching ancient corpse, urgently saying, "What is dangerous to Longevity Realm Martial Cultivator is something the Great Palace Master can already see through. Please stop joking, Great Palace Master. How can I possibly deal with anything related to the Stored Son of Heaven Prince?"

"Are you kidding me? The sacrificial pit was created by the former Years Ruin Empress, turning into a spatial anomaly zone. Do you think you can activate the Dao Ancestor Taiji Fish to enter the Blood Mud Space, or be able to bring this Palace Master out of the Blood Mud Space?" Yu Yaozi said coldly.

Li Weiyi quickly released his magical energy, attempting to activate the Dao Ancestor Taiji Fish.

It ended in failure as expected.

Struggling to control his panic and remain calm, he asked, "The Great Palace Master must have a plan, right? How exactly can we deal with the Soul Reapers?"

Yu Yaozi said, "With your current cultivation level, you can't deal with this level of wraith. It's a monster of will born from the lingering spirit within the corpse of Martial Path Son of Heaven, or a powerhouse close to Martial Path Son of Heaven, after their death, influenced by the grief and sorrow at the moment of their death. This will has been nurtured for countless years and can control all the corpses here. How can you possibly fight against it?"

Li Weiyi was surrounded by corpses. He swung his sword and spear, constantly knocking them away. "Great Palace Master, can you say something useful?"

"To solve problems, you have to use your brain, always stay rational and calm, and don't let fear control you. You need to know that if you really can't solve a danger, you won't even have the chance to think or speak," Yu Yaozi guided her like a teacher.

Li Weiyi quickly calmed down, and a flash of inspiration struck him. "That's right, if that wraith wanted to kill me, why hasn't it made a move yet? These ancient corpses are attacking me to prevent my escape and force me deeper into the sacrificial pit?"

"Could it be related to the Lei Xiao Sect?"

"That wandering spirit, was it born from the corpse of some great figure in the history of the Lei Xiao Sect? And it mistook me for a disciple of the Lei Xiao Sect?"

Li Weiyi kept asking himself questions and considering the possibilities.

One of the five armies attacking the Ancient Kingdom of the Years Ruin was the Lei Xiao Sect.

Back then, the Lei Xiao Sect was the master of the Lingxiao Shengjing Realm, and was many times more powerful than it is now.

Thinking of the lightning within Heaven Spirit Cub's body, Li Weiyi immediately felt that this possibility was extremely high.

Yu Yaozi said, "The reason why the lost soul woke up at this time is most likely because you came to Chun City. It sensed your cultivation of the <Nine Heavens Secret Treasury> or the Purple Sky Lei Seal."

Li Weiyi recalled carefully that when they entered the city, they were ambushed by the Taiyin Sect and they did use the One Hundred and Eight Lightning Strike Arrays. The place where the battle took place was across the water from the Sacrificial Pit Ten Thousand Tombs Area.

"What about the intelligence of the lost soul? Will it possess me?" Li Weiyi asked with some worry.

Yu Yaozi said, "It's just a dazed and confused remnant of its spirit. It couldn't even stray far from the corpse and was trapped in the sacrificial pit. It wanted to possess you, and it did so while you were healing."

Since that's the case...

Li Weiyi released a large amount of magical energy, which once again condensed into One Hundred and Eight Lightning Strike Arrays. With the power of lightning, he knocked down all the ancient corpses within a ten-zhang radius. "I am a true disciple of the Lei Xiao Sect, cultivating the <Nine Heavens Secret Treasury> true scripture. What do I have to fear from you evil spirits?"

The black figure reappeared in the gray mist, standing dozens of feet away.

"No matter what you are, I, the true disciple, will wield the sect's most precious weapon and fight you to the death today."

Li Weiyi displayed his fearless spirit, took out the Purple Sky Lei Seal, held it in his hand, and unleashed a waterfall of purple lightning to attack.

"Sizzle!"

The black figure raised its palm, dissolving all the lightning into nothingness.

It uttered a muffled, hoarse voice. "This old man... Qin Yuan..."

Within the Dao Ancestor Taiji Fish, Yu Yaozi transmitted her voice, saying, "Indeed, he was a formidable figure in the history of the Lei Xiao Sect! The myriad things of heaven and earth are truly wondrous; even twenty thousand years could not completely bury a person."

"Impossible... You are... you are Ancestor Qin Yuan? He has been dead for twenty thousand years."

Faced with danger, Li Weiyi was able to be both yielding and resolute. He knelt on one knee, displaying the excitement and emotion expected of a disciple of the Lei Xiao Sect: "Disciple Li Weiyi, a true disciple of the Lei Xiao Sect, pays respects to the Ancestor. Ancestor... is he still alive?"