Primordial Era: A God-Level Choice, Possessing Zhao Gongming at the Start.

Chapter 12 Battle with Daoist Duobao: The Seed of Supreme Sword Dao

Tongtian looked at everyone, nodded slightly, and looked very satisfied.

The disciples recruited this time are of good quality; their aptitude and fortune are both top-notch. With proper training, they will surely be able to carry forward and promote the Shangqing lineage.

Tongtian pondered for a moment, then looked at Zhao Gongming, "You are the first to climb to the summit of Kunlun Mountain, so you shall be my personal chief disciple."

Zhao Gongming was overjoyed and quickly bowed, saying, "Disciple thanks Master."

When Daoist Duobao heard that Zhao Gongming was his eldest disciple, he raised an eyebrow, lowered his head, and seemed to be pondering something.

With the eldest disciple secured, the subsequent order of succession became easier.

Duobao Daoren became the second disciple, Jinling Shengmu the third disciple, Guiling Shengmu the fourth disciple, and Wudang Shengmu the fifth disciple.

The Three Immortals are the sixth, seventh, and eighth disciples, respectively.

As for the Three Immortals, their backgrounds are quite different from the Three Immortals.

So Tongtian divided them all into outer disciples.

From then on, the eight direct descendants of the Shangqing lineage returned to their rightful places.

After arranging the order, Tongtian asked again, "Now that you have become my disciples, you will be disciples of the Shangqing lineage of Kunlun Mountain. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask."

"This disciple has no problem."

Zhao Gongming, the Three Immortals of Sanxiao, and Jinling all shook their heads, indicating that there was no problem.

On the contrary, Daoist Duobao gritted his teeth slightly, as if he had made up his mind, and stepped forward.

"Reporting to Master, your disciple has something to report."

Tongtian was very easygoing. "What's wrong? Tell me and let your master hear it."

Duobao Daoist's gaze fell on Zhao Gongming, his eyes filled with resentment.

"I also wish to compete for the position of chief disciple, and I hope that my senior brother will not hesitate to give me his guidance."

He, Duobao, was at the peak of the Golden Immortal realm, possessing the Five Elements in Harmony, and his strength far surpassed that of Zhao Gongming.

What abilities does Zhao Gongming possess to be his chief disciple?

He, Duobao, was not convinced!

Upon hearing this, before Zhao Gongming could say anything, the Three Immortals of Sanxiao immediately objected, "Senior Brother Duobao, you're already at the peak of the Golden Immortal realm, while my eldest brother is only at the early stage of the Golden Immortal realm. How can we compete like this?"

Jin Ling and the other two frowned. "Senior Brother Duobao, isn't it a bit inappropriate for a peak Golden Immortal to fight an early-stage Golden Immortal?"

As for Zhao Gongming, he remained silent throughout, seemingly leaving everything to Tongtian's discretion.

Tongtian was also taken aback, and a sense of dissatisfaction arose in his heart.

The order of precedence is already set, so why does Duobao still want to compete?

He looked at Zhao Gongming and said, "If you don't want to spar with Duobao, you can refuse directly. If you want to fight Duobao, then I will naturally have a way to make it a fair fight between you."

Just as Zhao Gongming was about to answer, the long-lost system voice rang in his mind.

"Ding dong, the host is detected to be facing a struggle for the first disciple of the Shangqing lineage, triggering the God-level Selection System."

"Choose option one: concede defeat, relinquish the position of chief disciple, and receive a random low-grade innate spiritual treasure as a reward."

"Option Two: Fight back fiercely, defeat Duobao Daoren, and be rewarded with a Supreme Sword Dao Seed."

Zhao Gongming's eyes lit up, and he said without hesitation, "If Junior Brother Duobao wants to spar, this disciple will naturally agree."

Tongtian showed a hint of relief. In fact, even if Zhao Gongming refused to accept the challenge, he wouldn't have said anything.

However, he still preferred his disciples who possessed this courageous and fearless spirit.

"Have you thought it through?"

"This disciple has made up his mind."

"Alright, then I will grant your request."

Tongtian waved his hand, and a burst of magical power shot towards Duobao Daoist.

Instantly, the aura of the peak Golden Immortal Daoist Duobao plummeted, and he quickly fell to the early stage of Golden Immortal, just like Zhao Gongming.

With another wave of his hand, the Tongtian Sect Leader created an invisible barrier that enveloped Jin Ling, the Three Immortals of Sanxiao, and dozens of outer disciples of the Shangqing lineage.

Then, smiling, she said, "Let's begin now."

"Junior Brother Duobao, I apologize for the offense."

Zhao Gongming shouted, choosing to strike first.

A golden steel whip instantly appeared in his hand, and with a step, he swung it at Daoist Duobao.

With a thought, Duobao conjured a celestial sword in his hand and met the attack.

"boom!!"

The moment the steel whip and the immortal sword clashed, a terrifying shockwave erupted from the center of the two, sweeping outwards in all directions.

The two separated immediately upon contact, but Zhao Gongming remained upright and unmoved.

On the contrary, Daoist Duobao staggered back two or three steps before stopping.

Zhao Gongming remained calm and showed no surprise.

He cultivates the Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique, simultaneously cultivating his physical body, magical power, and primordial spirit.

Among those of the same level, he had no rivals to begin with, and in addition, Duobao's cultivation was suppressed.

It's perfectly normal for Duobao to be at a disadvantage after a single blow.

Outside the sword energy barrier, the drummers of the Three Immortals cheered, "Brother Gongming, keep it up!"

"This kid has some potential."

A strange light gleamed in Tongtian's eyes; Zhao Gongming's weapon was a steel whip.

Yet, the steel whip also contained a glimpse of the true essence of swordsmanship.

Therefore, there are only two possibilities. First, Zhao Gongming had originally practiced swordsmanship.

The second possibility is that Zhao Gongming is a rare genius in swordsmanship.

Inside the barrier, Daoist Duobao's expression became much more solemn.

He discovered that Zhao Gongming's strength far exceeded his expectations.

"Again."

Daoist Duobao, wielding his long sword, charged forward once more, determined to defeat Zhao Gongming with overwhelming speed.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

The sounds of colliding magical forces echoed continuously in mid-air.

Faced with each attack from Duobao Daoren, Zhao Gongming remained calm and composed, defusing each one.

The steel whip in his hand was ordinary, but it unintentionally carried the supreme secrets of swordsmanship.

For the first three hundred rounds, Daoist Duobao was the main attacker; for the next three hundred rounds, he could only defend.

Inside the sword energy barrier, Daoist Duobao gritted his teeth, "Senior Brother Gongming, please don't blame Duobao."

As his voice fell, a nine-story pagoda flew out from his body.

The small tower exudes a strong and rich aura of Daoist essence.

Behind him, thirty-six innate, indestructible spiritual lights flickered faintly.

It is the Duobao Pagoda, the companion spiritual treasure of Daoist Duobao.

As soon as the Pagoda of Many Treasures appeared, the dozens of outer disciples immediately began to whisper among themselves.

"This is a top-grade innate spiritual treasure. It seems that Senior Brother Gongming is going to lose."

"It's not a loss for Senior Brother Gongming to lose, since Senior Brother Duobao has the strength of a peak Golden Immortal."

"That's the top position of the Shangqing lineage, so prestigious. It's such a pity to lose it like this."

Jin Ling and the other two also sighed, acknowledging the whispers of the outer disciples.

A top-grade innate spiritual treasure, its power is truly astonishing.

In battles at the Golden Immortal level, it can even play a role that defies fate.

The Daoist Duobao could produce a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, enough to crush everything.

Yunxiao and Qiongxiao's expressions remained unchanged, without the slightest alteration.

Bixiao raised her chin and said, "So what if it's a top-grade innate spiritual treasure? It's still no match for my brother Gongming."

Tongtian stood to the side, remaining silent and calmly observing the two.

This battle seems to be getting more and more interesting.

(End of this chapter)