Primordial Era: I, Tongtian, will slay all enemies!

Duobao slowly stepped out of Mount Sumeru, each step seemingly carrying the weight of a thousand pounds. His gaze fell on Zhao Gongming not far away, a complex expression flashing in his eyes, a mixture of nostalgia for past friendship and helplessness in the face of the current situation.

Zhao Gongming stared intently at Duobao, his anger seeming to ignite the surrounding air.

His chest heaved violently as he roared, "Brother Duobao, have you really sided with the Western Cult?!"

The sound exploded like thunder between heaven and earth, causing the surrounding trees to tremble and their leaves to rustle, as if they were trembling in fear of the tense atmosphere.

Duobao sighed softly, his eyes filled with bitterness, and looked at Zhao Gongming, "Fellow Daoist, I have indeed joined the Western Sect. You should return quickly."

His voice was calm, yet it seemed as if he was suppressing the turmoil within.

He knew that his decision had created an insurmountable chasm between them, but he still hoped that Zhao Gongming would stop there and prevent the conflict from happening.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming trembled with rage, his face turning as red as a ripe tomato.

His eyes burned with anger and hatred. He swung his golden whip sharply, and the whip whistled through the air, making a buzzing sound, like a roaring, enraged beast.

Immediately afterwards, the twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls behind him shone with an extremely dazzling light, as bright as the sun, illuminating the entire sky.

The Sea-Stabilizing Pearls shot towards Duobao like meteors. Each pearl was like a miniature sun, tearing the air apart and emitting a sharp whistling sound wherever it passed.

Upon seeing this, Duobao frowned deeply, greatly alarmed. He moved swiftly, transforming into a black shadow, and dodged away repeatedly.

He moved with incredible speed, weaving through the gaps in the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl's attacks. As he dodged, he inwardly gasped, "My god, my junior brother is really trying to kill me!"

His eyes were filled with pain as he looked at Zhao Gongming's angry face, feeling utterly helpless.

Zhao Gongming showed no sign of stopping. Like a raging lion, he roared and charged at Duobao.

The golden whip in his hand was wielded with great force, each swing bringing forth a sharp golden light, like a razor-sharp blade, lashing fiercely towards Duobao's vital parts.

The golden whip sliced ​​through the air, producing a crackling sound.

Left with no other choice, Duobao raised his blessed pestle to defend himself. In an instant, the sound of metal clashing was deafening.

Each collision sparked, the sparks blooming like fireworks between the two, illuminating their faces.

Duobao shouted loudly while fending off Zhao Gongming's attacks.

"Fellow Daoist Gongming, we have been fellow disciples for many years and share a deep bond. Why must we fight to the death? My joining the Western Sect is truly due to my predestined connection with the West!"

Zhao Gongming snorted coldly, his anger intensifying. "Hmph, you betrayed our sect and sided with the Western Sect. Today, I will cleanse our sect of this traitor!"

His attacks became increasingly fierce, and the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl swirled and danced in the air, forming various complex and powerful formations.

The beads were connected by wisps of light, forming a huge energy net that enveloped Duobao from all directions.

However, Duobao wielded the blessed pestle, creating beams of light that barely managed to withstand the attack of the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl.

He didn't use his full strength, because he wanted to appear mindful of past friendships. With each block, he tried to control his strength, merely deflecting the attack without retaliating.

Deep within Mount Sumeru, Jieyin and Zhunti concealed themselves and quietly observed the fierce battle.

A relieved smile appeared on Jieyin's face as he said softly, "It seems that Duobao has truly pledged allegiance to us. He has not disappointed us by treating his former fellow disciple in this way."

Zhunti nodded slightly, a barely perceptible smile curving his lips. "Now you can believe him, right, Senior Brother?"

His gaze was fixed on the battlefield, not missing a single detail, and his initial worries completely vanished. They were certain that Duobao was now completely on their side and would not have any second thoughts.

Seeing that he couldn't break through after a long siege, Zhao Gongming grew increasingly anxious. He hadn't expected Duobao's cultivation level to be so high.

With a determined heart, he poured his magical power into the golden whip and the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl. The light on the golden whip became even more dazzling, and the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl spun even faster.

Duobao felt the increased intensity of Zhao Gongming's attack and inwardly groaned.

Therefore, he swung the blessed pestle more frequently, and the light barrier became thicker, barely resisting Zhao Gongming's storm-like attacks.

The fierce battle lasted for about half an hour. Although Duobao appeared relaxed, he was inwardly conflicted.

Zhao Gongming, on the other hand, looked bitter. He was gradually losing his strength. Although his attacks were still fierce, every swing of the golden whip and activation of the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl made him feel extremely strained.

He felt his strength slipping away little by little, like sand in his hand; the tighter he gripped it, the faster it slipped away.

He gritted his teeth, forcing his exhausted body to push the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl once more, and attacked Duobao.

However, this time, his movements were noticeably slower, and his attacks lacked their previous power.

Duobao felt a pang of pain in his heart as he looked at Zhao Gongming's strained appearance. He shook his head slightly, a trace of sorrow flashing in his eyes, and the blessed pestle in his hand trembled slightly.

He really couldn't bear to use excessive force against Zhao Gongming, but he didn't know how to end the fight.

The scene around them was a complete mess. Huge craters had been blasted into the ground, from which wisps of smoke rose.

Some of the surrounding trees were broken in half, while others were uprooted, with branches and leaves scattered all over the ground.

The sky was covered with dark clouds, completely obscuring the originally bright sky.

Duobao and Zhao Gongming were still fighting fiercely, their figures appearing and disappearing amidst the smoke and light.

Zhao Gongming's eyes were filled with resentment. His once sharp gaze had dimmed, but he still stared intently at Duobao. He swung his golden whip again, carrying his last bit of strength.

Driven by him, the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl unleashed its final attack. Although its light was not as dazzling as before, it still possessed great power.

Seeing Zhao Gongming's desperate gamble, Duobao sighed inwardly. He raised his blessed pestle to once again block Zhao Gongming's attack.

This time, he didn't dodge, but faced it head-on.

With a deafening roar, their attacks collided once more. Powerful energy surges spread outwards, engulfing the entire battlefield.

The immense impact sent both Duobao and Zhao Gongming flying backward. Duobao managed to regain his footing in mid-air and landed gently, suffering only minor injuries.

Zhao Gongming crashed heavily to the ground, his golden whip flying out of his hand, and the light of the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl dimming considerably. Lying on the ground, he coughed up blood, his eyes filled with despair and resentment.

Jieyin and Zhunti stared intently at Duobao as he walked step by step toward Zhao Gongming.

Just as he was about to reach Zhao Gongming's side, a hammer crackling with lightning struck Duobao, causing him to stagger backward and cough up blood.

When Zhunti saw the newcomers, his face lit up with joy, and he immediately stood up and said, "These six people are destined to be with my Western friends!"