Primordial Era: I rule the great sect and command all immortals.

Chapter 108 Zhao Gong's Divine Power is Manifested; Immortals Bow Down Before the God of the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl

Sure enough, the next day, the Jie Sect and the Chan Sect clashed, and both sides lost some of their top experts.

Not only did the Chan Sect lose Taiyi Zhenren, Lingbao Dafashi, and Jule Sun, but even Chijingzi ran to Shouyang Mountain, preparing to drag the Ren Sect into its schemes.

Such matters could not be discussed openly. After the Chan Sect meeting, Guang Chengzi and Chi Jingzi met and Guang Chengzi instructed Chi Jingzi to borrow the treasure from the Eight Views Palace. Of course, it would be even better if they could trick the Grand Master Xuandu out of there.

Anyway, since Grand Master Xuandu was not in the calamity, if he really came out of the mountains to help and killed the Jie Sect members, the Jie Sect would either have to suffer in silence, or turn against the Human Sect and completely offend the Taiqing Sage.

This wicked scheme is so vicious it's utterly appalling!

Neither side wanted a decisive battle; they simply arranged for a few rogue immortals to spar in front of their respective armies. Not even the "Ten Deadly Formations" appeared.

Some wandering immortals died, a few polite words were exchanged, and the two sects hastily withdrew their troops, as if they were just going through the motions.

"Poor people! They'll never know the 'truth' behind their desperate struggles. Alas!"

Looking at the scene before him, Li Yunjing shook his head. In this Investiture of the Gods, the Sages were naturally the organizers, while the Quasi-Sages and Great Luo Golden Immortals of the two sects were the players. The remaining disciples of the two sects were all pawns, and those outside the Xuanmen were just cannon fodder, tools to consume the fighting power of both sides!

For those below, this was a life-or-death ordeal; for those above, it was a battle of wits; and for Li Yunjing, it was simply a matter of preserving the core strength of the Jie Sect, so that it could become an aid to his path to enlightenment in the next great calamity.

Everyone is calculating, weighing their own gains and losses!

Compared to the all-out effort of the Chan Sect, the Jie Sect was far behind, with only the Golden Spirit Mother going to Mount Emei to invite Zhao Gongming to come out of seclusion.

Upon arriving at Mount Emei, the Holy Mother Jinling told Zhao Gongming about the deaths of many of her fellow disciples in the Jie Sect. Zhao Gongming was furious upon hearing this, so he took his magic weapon, mounted the black tiger, and returned to the Yin Shang camp in Xiqi with the Holy Mother Jinling.

When Zhao Gongming arrived in Xiqi and met with the Heavenly Lords, he was furious to find that several of his fellow Daoists were missing. He declared that the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect must pay the price!

The next day, reinforcements from both sides had arrived in Xiqi.

On the Chan Sect's side, they immediately set up a reed hut outside the city. Soon, the Chan Sect's immortals invited Duanmu Zhenren, Du'e Zhenren, the four Great Luo Golden Immortals from the Western Sect, Duoluo and Wumo, as well as several Taiyi Golden Immortals, to the reed hut.

The Taoist Ran Deng and Guang Chengzi exchanged a smile and said, "For the sake of the Zhou family's rule, we have troubled you fellow Taoists to come out of seclusion. It is truly a sin."

"Fellow Daoist Ran Deng, you are too kind! The phoenix sings in Qishan, and the Western Zhou Dynasty is about to prosper. It is only right and proper for me to come and help, in accordance with the will of Heaven and the people."

Master Duanmu chuckled, his expression calm, clearly not believing that this trip out of the mountain would be much more dangerous.

"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. King Zhou is tyrannical, and the Jie Sect aided and abetted him. It is only right that I come to his aid."

Since Master Du'e had already arrived in Xiqi, he was determined to help the Chan Sect deal with the Jie Sect, thus forging a good relationship with the Chan Sect's Great Luo Golden Immortals.

"Amitabha! Our Western Sect cannot bear to see the world in chaos and countless deaths, so we have come here to assist the virtuous immortals of the Chan Sect in defeating the Jie Sect and restoring a peaceful living environment for all living beings as soon as possible."

The two Buddhas of the Western religion, Tara and Uma, who were both Great Immortals, also stepped forward and spoke righteously.

"Fellow Daoists, this is excellent advice!"

The Taoist Ran Deng, Guang Chengzi, Jiang Ziya, and others were overjoyed. Their strength had increased by a third, and with the addition of the innate treasure that Chi Jingzi had borrowed from the sage, they were now more than capable of completely defeating the Jie Sect.

Meanwhile, on the Jie Sect's side, Zhao Gongming also entered the Yin Shang camp. When the immortals saw that Zhao Gongming, a top-tier Daluo Golden Immortal, had arrived, they all showed joy. Zhao Gongming, who possessed a complete set of high-grade innate spiritual treasures, could simply crush all the Daluo Golden Immortals!

With this person taking action, the seven attendants were greatly encouraged. Even though their side did not have as many Great Luo Golden Immortals as the Chan Sect, they were still confident that they could completely defeat the Chan Sect.

The welcome banquets hosted by both sides need no further mention.

After a night's rest, as the sun rose, the immortals of both sects ascended their respective reed huts. The Taoist Ran Deng then summoned a soldier and sent him to challenge the enemy to a duel.

Upon hearing Xiqi's call to battle, the Holy Mother Jinling said to the immortals around her, "Fellow Daoists, may we join you in battle and see what kind of reinforcements the Chan Sect has summoned."

"Excellent! Since someone wants to take their place, let's grant their wish."

Zhao Gongming led the way, and the immortals laughed as they followed the Golden Spirit Mother into battle.

A moment later, the two groups of immortals faced off.

When the Daoist Ran Deng saw the people from the Jie Sect emerge, he said to the Holy Mother Jinling, "Jinling, we have been locked in a stalemate here for many days. Today, let's settle this with a victor, and the loser shall retreat."

"Randeng! Does your Chan Sect think that by summoning some rogue immortals, you can contend with my Jie Sect?"

The Holy Mother Jinling coldly glanced at the group behind Daoist Ran Deng, "They're nothing but a bunch of chickens and dogs! Since they've interfered in the affairs of our two sects, then kill them all and let them turn to ashes!"

"Golden Spirit Mother! You are too arrogant! You are a Great Luo Golden Immortal, and so am I! How dare you look down on me? Come out of the battle now, and I will fight you for three hundred rounds!"

When Duanmu Zhenren saw that Jinling Shengmu was so disrespectful to them, these scattered immortals, he was furious. He actually picked up his sword and stepped out of the battle formation, pointing the tip of the sword at Jinling Shengmu.

"Duanmu! You mere rogue cultivator, how dare you presume to step forward? No need for my senior sister to intervene; I'll deliver you from this world!"

Before Jinling Shengmu could speak, Zhao Gongming rode out on his tiger, ready to kill Duanmu Zhenren.

"Zhao Gongming, you are also listed on the 'Investiture of the Gods' list. I will kill you first, then deal with the Golden Spirit Mother!"

When Master Duanmu entered the calamity and was struck by the calamity's energy, he lost his usual composure. Upon hearing this, not only Zhao Gongming and the immortals of the Jie Sect, but even the immortals of the Chan Sect secretly shook their heads. It seemed that Master Duanmu was about to perish on the spot before he could even make a move.

"What a pity! What a pity!"

Grand Master Lingbao shook his head slightly, muttering to himself, unsure whether he regretted the impending death of his close friend or regretted not being able to play his role in taking his place in the calamity.

"Good! Good! Good! Duanmu, take this move from me!"

The two exchanged a few words, but their conversation was not going well. Zhao Gongming's anger rose, and he urged the black tiger to charge towards Duanmu Zhenren. The black tiger was also a top-level demon, with a realm of Golden Immortal. As it charged, it brought a foul wind with it and arrived in a flash, as fast as lightning.

Seeing the surprised look on Duanmu Zhenren's face, Zhao Gongming raised his whip and struck him on the head.

"Well done!"

Although Master Duanmu was surprised, he was not too panicked. After all, he was a master of the Great Luo Golden Immortal level and had countless combat experiences. He quickly raised his sword to meet the attack. After only a few exchanges, Master Duanmu felt his hands and feet go numb and weak, but he was no match for Zhao Gongming's strength.

Master Duanmu unleashed several more supernatural powers, but was still repelled by the "Shangqing Immortal Technique." In particular, Zhao Gongming's continuous "Shangqing Divine Thunder" completely shattered his "Azure Emperor Wood Emperor Technique."

"Zhao Gongming! It's not that I'm afraid of you, but I'm not feeling well today. I'll stop for now and we'll fight again tomorrow!"

Master Duanmu feinted an attack, then with a sharp crack, unleashed a "Divine Lightning of Wood." Without bothering to check on Zhao Gongming's condition, a flash of green light appeared, and Master Duanmu used "Wood Escape Technique" to retreat towards the Chan Sect's reed hut.

"Hmph! You think you can just leave? Not so easy!"

The three flowers on the top of his head appeared, and amidst the auspicious clouds, the twenty-four "Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearls" trembled, shattering the "Yi Wood Divine Thunder." Zhao Gongming's dragon robe flashed with golden light, and he summoned the "Dragon-Binding Rope" to bind Duanmu Zhenren.

The "Dragon-Binding Rope" transformed into a golden dragon, instantly catching up with Master Duanmu.

"Fellow Daoist Duanmu, watch out behind you!"

Upon seeing this, the Grand Master Lingbao quickly warned him to be careful.

"Um?"

Master Duanmu was also an experienced person, and naturally, after being reminded by Grand Master Lingbao, he knew that danger was coming from behind. Without thinking twice, he swung his sword out.

At the same time, a green light flashed around him again, and a dense forest formed around him. Branches kept lashing out in all directions, actually managing to stop the "Dragon Binding Rope"!

"He does possess some extraordinary abilities!"

Zhao Gongming smiled coldly, and a flash of light appeared in the auspicious cloud. One of the "Sea-Stabilizing Pearls" flew out and, with a "bang," broke through a layer of branches and knocked Duanmu Zhenren to the ground.

The "Dragon-Binding Rope" flashed again, binding Duanmu Zhenren and sending him flying backwards towards the Jie Sect.

"Zhao Gongming! Stop harming my friend!"

Regardless, with his friend captured alive in front of everyone, Grand Master Lingbao had no choice but to bite the bullet and fly out to try and snatch Master Duanmu back.

"You lie down too!"

Facing the Grand Master Lingbao, Zhao Gongming summoned two more "Sea-Stabilizing Pearls." The two pearls were placed one after the other. Just as the Grand Master Lingbao knocked one away, the second "Sea-Stabilizing Pearl" slammed into his chest with a "crack," breaking several of his ribs. The Grand Master Lingbao fell to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Grand Master Lingbao was no outsider, and the remaining twelve Golden Immortals became tense. Seeing this, Guang Chengzi quickly descended from his thatched hut and unleashed a "Jade Purity Divine Thunder" at Zhao Gongming, shouting, "Zhao Gongming, do not harm my fellow Daoist!"

"Haha! Guang Chengzi, you are the leader of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect, but today I, this humble Daoist, will also knock you to the ground!"

Looking at Guang Chengzi with disdain, three more "Sea-Stabilizing Pearls" flew out. Although Guang Chengzi was stronger than the Grand Master Lingbao, he was still no match for the divine power of the "Sea-Stabilizing Pearls" and was also knocked to the ground.

"Hahaha! Junior Brother Zhao Gongming (Senior Brother) is invincible!"

The Golden Spirit Mother, her seven attendant immortals, and numerous disciples of the Intercepting Sect, along with the generals of the Yin Shang Dynasty, all laughed heartily. This was truly a crushing victory; no one was a match for Zhao Gongming!

Even the Golden Spirit Mother was secretly shocked. Junior Brother Zhao's set of innate spiritual treasures was too powerful. Even if she fought with Zhao Gongming, she would be knocked to the ground!

On the other side, the Chan Sect camp was dumbfounded. Both were Great Luo Golden Immortals and had powerful innate spiritual treasures to protect them, but how could the difference be so great?

In the short span of time, Dao Xing Tian Zun, Yu Ding Zhen Ren, and Tai Yi Zhen Ren all stepped forward and were defeated one by one.

"Quickly, save them!"

The Taoist Ran Deng hurriedly ordered the remaining immortals to rush forward. Chi Jingzi even unleashed the "Taiji Diagram". The "Taiji Diagram" is a supreme innate treasure, so it is naturally extremely powerful. It can even stabilize the earth, water, wind and fire of the primordial world, let alone the mere "Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearl".

However, since this treasure was not refined by Chi Jingzi, it could not even unleash one percent of its power. In the rush, it was knocked to the ground by the "Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearl".

At this moment, everyone disregarded the need to retrieve the "Taiji Diagram" and rushed to rescue Guang Chengzi, Lingbao Grand Master, and others. As for Duanmu Zhenren, who was captured by the "Dragon Binding Rope," there was no way to save him in time.

The Chan Sect, having rescued the injured Great Luo Golden Immortal, dared not fight any longer and retreated in disarray towards Xiqi City.

"Kill them!"

With a loud shout, the immortals of the Jie Sect gave chase, killing dozens of rogue immortals and second and third generation disciples of the Chan Sect. When they saw a large formation suddenly rise in Xiqi City, they reluctantly withdrew their troops.

"Senior Sister, should we hang this log on the gate so people can see the might of our Jie Sect?"

After a fierce and exhilarating battle, no one from the Jie Sect died, and they achieved a great victory. Zhao Gongming, in high spirits, proposed to hang the prisoners on the gate to humiliate the Xiqi side.

"Uncle-Master Zhao, your disciple has something to say!"

Zhao Gongming turned around and saw Yuan Hong, the little monkey. He was his fifth senior brother's disciple, and naturally, a close junior of his own. So he laughed and said, "You little monkey, what do you have to say?"

"This Duanmu dares to assist the Chan Sect in opposing our Jie Sect! Why don't we kill him, cut off his head, and hang it on the gate? This will better deter all the rogue immortals and let everyone understand the consequences of opposing our Jie Sect!"

Yuan Hong's eyes darted around, and he came up with this explanation. His teacher had specifically instructed him that once prisoners were captured, none should be spared, and this rule had to be strictly followed.

"Hmm! That's right! What my junior apprentice Yuan Hong said makes a lot of sense."

Golden Spirit Mother nodded. This Duanmu dared to challenge her earlier, which meant he was courting death.

"Great immortals of the Jie Sect, please spare me! This humble Taoist knows his mistake!"

Upon seeing that the Jie Sect members were about to kill him, Duanmu Zhenren, who had been bound by the "Dragon Binding Rope," finally came to his senses. If he died, he would most likely be annihilated. Thinking of this terrible consequence, this Great Luo Golden Immortal disregarded his dignity and immediately knelt down to beg for mercy.

"Heh heh! You know you were wrong now, but it's too late!"

Yu Hua, who was standing nearby, received a signal from the Golden Spirit Mother and immediately stepped forward. The "Blood Transformation Divine Blade" flashed with bloody light, and Duanmu Zhenren's head fell off.

"Yuan Hong! Hang this head at the gate! Tomorrow, I'll challenge them again and see which member of the Chan Sect is still fearless!"

Having emerged from seclusion twice, first destroying the Western Sect and today severely punishing the Twelve Golden Immortals, Zhao Gongming has been in the limelight. He is now in high spirits, feeling that after hundreds of thousands of years of cultivation, today is the most exhilarating day!

(End of this chapter)