Causing Trouble

After breaking through the Eight Springs, Yao Yin moved to the Silver Beach River Valley.

It's easier to forge Silver Meridian Lines there. As a Pure Immortal Body, who wouldn't want to pursue Hundred Meridian Lines All Silver? Who wouldn't want the Inheritor-level?

Li Weiyi was already a full-silver vein, so there was no need for him to stay there. Therefore, he remained at the Blood Forest Cliff.

Living alone, undisturbed, allows for more focused spiritual practice.

Using the Spatial Power of the Buddha's Sarira to absorb light and nurture fire, one can act even more recklessly without fear of having one's secrets exposed.

At the same time, he practiced the Cang King Tempering Method, absorbing the light particles from heaven and earth and refining them into ninety-six Silver Meridian Lines, intending to forge Golden Meridian Lines.

No matter how elusive the Tenth Spring may be, we should still give it a try.

Unfortunately, more than twenty days have passed, and the ninety-six Trace Meridians have not changed at all.

On this day, Li Weiyi sat cross-legged in the woods, making hand seals, and mobilized the magical energy in his Fengfu (a point on the palm of his hand) to rush to the Trace Meridians of his right arm, which immediately became scalding hot.

"Whoosh!"

Around his body, countless crimson leaves spun and danced, carried by the magical energy emanating from his arms.

Strike forward with one finger!

A powerful and bright beam of magical energy shot out from his fingertip.

With a loud bang.

Five zhang away, the cliff face was struck by this beam of magical energy, causing rocks to tumble down.

Li Weiyi got up and walked over, and found a dent about the size of a wine glass and three inches deep on the cliff face, as if it had been stabbed hard by a spear.

The stone walls of Jiu Li Insect Valley are mostly made of metallic mineral rocks, which are extremely hard.

The fact that such an effect could be achieved from a distance of five zhang (approximately 10 meters) demonstrates just how condensed the magical energy was in that single finger strike.

"Finally, I've mastered the Compassionate Sail Opening Light technique, cultivating it to the Heavenly Dao Mana Fusion. It's enough to become a surprise killing move. How could the enemy possibly expect that a martial artist at the Spring Realm could possess such a method?"

"Now that I have the Seven-Step Combination Martial Arts in hand, how much of a gap is there between me and Yang Shen Realm?"

Li Weiyi left the Blood Forest Cliff, preparing to try out the Five Seas Pillar.

For more than twenty days, he not only ate his fill of medicinal meals every day, but also cleaned up Five Hundred Year Old Cistanche deserticola weighing a hundred pounds with Seven Phoenix Wing Moth Emperors, naturally increasing his physical strength.

Although he was a mortal, his skin radiated a high-quality sheen, and he exuded a vigorous and spirited charm.

The aura of a martial arts master is beginning to take shape.

As Li Weiyi walked to the eternally flowing Blood River, and with the help of the glowing plants on both sides of the river, he unexpectedly saw a beautiful and graceful figure meditating below the cliff carvings with the four Ancient Script "Jiu Li Insect Valley".

The grass beneath her was like a soft, luminous carpet. She wore a pale yellow long gown, her long, black hair tied with a jade hairpin, and her face was even whiter and more radiant than the hairpin, giving her an Immortal Qi, otherworldly air.

Unfortunately, she was too young, only fifteen years old, and her figure was still very thin, with only a slight curve at the breasts.

Li Weiyi knew that this girl was not to be underestimated. She looked harmless, like a crane or an antelope, but in reality, she was a ruthless character. After moving to Silver Beach River Valley, she wiped out all the martial arts practitioners of the Eight Springs within a few days.

Li Weiyi still vividly remembers the sudden attack that stabbed at Li Qing.

During the first trial, they didn't attack him, probably because they were worried about alerting the spider swarm.

Li Weiyi seemed thoughtful. After thinking for a moment, he strolled over and asked, "What? You have no opponents left, so you're preparing to comprehend the God of Jiu Li's Combat Intent and directly become Hidden Person?"

Yao Yin's eyelashes trembled, and she opened her breathtakingly beautiful eyes. Raising her swan-like, slender neck, she gazed at the four Ancient Script on the cliff face, imbued with Daoist Charm. Her red lips parted slightly. "Among this group of competitors, besides you, who else is my rival? But breaking through to the Ninth Spring Realm within a year is too difficult; without breaking through, I am no match for you. Therefore, my only chance lies here."

Li Weiyi comforted him, "Don't be so pessimistic. What if I die in the trial? Besides, you can still assassinate someone. Use poison, use tricks. Killing someone by honorable means is the most difficult."

Yao Yin looked over with her bright, jewel-like blue eyes, and said in a gentle, heavenly tone, "Are all men like this, saying one thing and meaning another? Don't think I don't know. Hidden Twenty-Four told me everything, and I understand everything. I'm just a little young, not an idiot."

Li Weiyi was slightly taken aback. "What nonsense is she spouting now?"

Yao Yin lowered her eyes to look at the clusters of brightly colored wildflowers on the grass, a look of emotion welling up in her eyes. She whispered, "She said you would fight with everything you have to defeat the three people on the Mind Power Stone Wall and compete for the Hidden Person. Only in this way will I have a chance to live."

"No, I'm vying for the Hidden Person '..."

Li Weiyi feared that further explanation would only lead to more misunderstandings, so after thinking for a moment, she changed her approach. "Anyone who gets to where I am would want to be promoted to the Hidden Person, right? So, I'm striving to become the Hidden Person only for myself, not for anyone else. Don't be misled by Hidden Twenty-Four; she's always held a grudge against me, perhaps out of jealousy, who knows!"

Yao Yin murmured, "What is the meaning of their existence? To keep fighting for a spot they are destined to never get? You said that, didn't you?"

"Yes..."

Li Weiyi had no way to deny it.

"Didn't you just say you were only doing it for yourself? Isn't that a contradiction?"

Yao Yin's logic was clear. She cast a firm and determined look at Li Weiyi, like a solitary orchid growing in a hurricane canyon. "I know that comprehending the God of Jiu Li's Combat Intent is extremely difficult, as difficult as my life is destined to have only a few years left. But you are striving so hard, how can I take it for granted and reap the rewards? Let's join hands and fight against this cruel fate. As long as one side succeeds... we will win!"

Li Weiyi simply couldn't decipher the look in her eyes at that moment.

Li Weiyi dared not touch the slender, jade-like hand she extended, which looked as if it were carved from icy crystal.

"You continue your comprehension, I'm going to settle accounts with Hidden Twenty-Four."

Li Weiyi turned and left as if fleeing, taking a deep breath. Misinformation and gossip had harmed people. He couldn't be either too good or too bad; he just wanted to be an ordinary person with some humanity.

How did this happen?

Upon arriving at the gate of the Hidden Gate, Li Weiyi bowed to the old gatekeeper and said, "Please trouble the elder to inform him that I wish to see Hidden Twenty-Four."

A bright aura of magical energy emanated from the old gatekeeper's chest, which he then exhaled, using this energy to control his voice as he shouted into the mountain gate, "Little Twenty-Four, someone wants to see you."

The sound was so loud that it could probably be heard dozens of miles away, and it echoed for a long time in the Insect Valley.

Li Weiyi hadn't expected the old gatekeeper's method of communication to be so simple and unpretentious. Wasn't he afraid of disturbing other hermits?

Walk to the Five Seas Pillar.

Li Weiyi began to move his body, practicing his fist and palm techniques, trying to get himself excited.

"Whoosh!"

The Hidden Twenty-Four feet stepped on the magic energy, which came extremely fast. In no time, it turned into a breeze and landed beside the old gatekeeper. His gaze was naturally fixed on Li Weiyi, who was not far away.

Is it really possible to catch up with Five Seas Realm Physique using only Spring Realm physical body?

"Rise!"

He shouted loudly.

With his legs in a horse stance, Li Weiyi grabbed the Five Seas Pillar with both hands, one above and one below, and suddenly exerted force upwards.

The feet sank down, while the arms slowly rose, and the muscles and bones inside the body creaked softly.

Gradually, the Five Seas Pillar were lifted up.

It was a full foot tall.

After stabilizing the situation for a moment, Li Weiyi finally let go, and the 5,500-pound iron pillar crashed back down, causing the ground to tremble violently.

The old gatekeeper had already stood up, craning his neck to peer inside. He and Hidden Twenty-Four exchanged bewildered glances, both utterly astonished. In less than a month, his physical strength had increased so much?

If he trains for another year or two, wouldn't he be able to lift the Five Seas Pillar with ease?

Li Weiyi, unable to hide the joy in his eyes, turned around and said, "Am I now qualified to refine the Golden Meridian Lines?"

"Of course! You've already read the Cang King Tempering Method. If there's anything you don't understand, feel free to ask me. You must forge Golden Meridian Lines, even just one, because that will make a world of difference."

The old gatekeeper was undoubtedly excited; after sixty years, a true Hidden Person had finally emerged. After all, in the eyes of those in the Hidden Gate, Hidden Person must be stronger than the inheritor to truly be considered the core of the Jiu Li Tribe and its last line of defense.

Although Hidden Nine was already quite amazing, she was still slightly inferior to Cangli.

This kid has the potential to stand alongside Cangli, one in the open and one in the shadows, becoming the two pillars of the Jiu Li Tribe a century from now. His only flaw is that he's not a true member of the Li people...

We need to think of a way to keep him in check.

"Hidden Twenty-Four, come with me. I have something to say to you privately," Li Weiyi said in an unfriendly tone.

Hidden Twenty-Four frowned slightly, her eyes filled with confusion. She had never seen a trial participant so arrogant in front of Yinren before.

The old gatekeeper, thinking he had figured something out, urged, "Hurry up and go. You young people certainly don't want us old folks to know about your private conversations."

After leaving the mountain gate and walking a distance...

Li Weiyi cut to the chase. "You are a recluse, a member of the Five Seas Realm, and you have the freedom of speech. I'll just say one thing: from now on, don't speak carelessly in front of Yao Yin. You're already causing trouble!"

Yao Yin's name was something she herself told Li Weiyi.

Hidden Twenty-Four was baffled and said with dissatisfaction, "When did I ever speak carelessly?"

Li Weiyi said, "This time, it was mostly my own fault, so I won't put the blame on you. But what exactly did you say to her after the last Spider Cave trial?"

"I didn't say anything," said Hidden Twenty-Four.

Li Weiyi stared intently into her eyes, making sure she wasn't lying, and wondered, "That's strange. She was acting really strange back then, like I had ulterior motives towards her."

Hidden Twenty-Four seemed to remember something and said, "After the first trial ended and we returned from the Spider Cave, I was the one who sent her back to her cave. When she woke up, she asked me why I didn't kill her in the Spider Cave, but instead fed her the precious medicine."

"At the time, I casually replied, 'Maybe it's because you're pretty enough.'"

"Is there anything wrong with what you said?"

"There is a problem... but it's not a big one." Li Weiyi thought it over carefully and felt that Hidden Twenty-Four didn't seem to have any reason to deliberately trick him, so he stopped thinking about it, "Let's leave it at that! By the way, have you thought about the business in the Spider Cave?"

Hidden Twenty-Four glanced around quickly and whispered, "You're under close surveillance now. Once you leave the valley, it will be difficult to hide it from the two elders. Especially that one who cooks meals; his mental power is extremely strong. I suggest... we wait a bit longer!"

They finally relented!

Li Weiyi had always thought that Hidden Twenty-Four was extremely principled and impossible to persuade, so he decided to find an opportunity to act alone. However, she wasn't dressed that tightly, and after only the third temptation, she took it off, although she was still hesitant and apprehensive, looking back and forth.

Seeing the strange look in Li Weiyi's eyes, Hidden Twenty-Four quickly Orthodox God and said coldly, "This is a one-time exception; there will be no next time."

"Then let's go for the trial first. Time is running out, and it will take several days to travel to Jiu Li City," Li Weiyi said.

After spending an hour packing my luggage.

Hidden Twenty-Four led Li Weiyi into the Hidden Gate, climbing step by step along the stone path carved into the cliff face.

Within the Hidden Gate, the power of the law was even more intense, and the mist was vast and veil-like.

Various martial arts moves are carved on the stone wall.

"So the way out was inside the Hidden Gate, not through the underground river. The underground river was probably just a cover to prevent being followed when picking up trial participants. The Hidden Gate is so cautious; no wonder even their own patriarchs don't know the specifics of their inner workings." Li Weiyi thought to himself with admiration.

After climbing thousands of steps, we finally reached the top of the cliff.

Before me lay a vast, empty stone platform, surrounded by cliffs, as if the summit of a stone mountain had been sheared off.

The top was completely shrouded in fog, making it impossible to see where the top was.

Hidden Twenty-Four gently swung his palm, and a surge of powerful magical energy immediately flowed from his palm, pouring into the ground.

"Whoosh!"

The ground lit up with cyan Formation Script, which connected to form a circular array with a diameter of four zhang.

Li Weiyi walked in, looking puzzled. "With this array diagram, can we leave the Jiu Li Insect Valley?"

Hidden Twenty-Four, smiled but remained silent.

Within the array diagram, hundreds of Formation Script rapidly rotated, their radiance growing brighter and brighter, condensing into a cloud of white magical energy.

A strong feeling of weightlessness followed.

Li Weiyi discovered that, supported by the array diagram and enveloped by clouds of magical energy, the two of them flew upwards, giving them a feeling of soaring straight into the sky.

Is this a flying formation?

Using the "Mana Qi Cloud Flying Formation," it flew upwards for an unknown number of feet, then trembled slightly before the array diagram stopped in mid-air.

"Let's go, we're here!"

Hidden Twenty-Four was the first to step out of the array and onto a stone bridge.

Li Weiyi already had a guess in mind, but still asked, "Where are we?"

"Jiu Li City," said Hidden Twenty-Four.