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

The figure in cyan was none other than Yang Mei, the Space Demon God, one of the Chaos Demon Gods who survived the creation of the world by Pangu.

At the end of the Great Calamity of the Dragon and Han Dynasties, the Demon Ancestor Rahu secretly instigated the three primordial races, triggering an unparalleled massacre, in an attempt to prove his Dao through killing.

It was Hongjun who joined forces with Yangmei, Yin Yang, and Qiankun, the three Chaos Demon Gods, to wage war against Rahu on Mount Sumeru.

This thwarted Rahu's plot; otherwise, the primordial world would probably have become a complete demon realm.

Beside Yang Mei were four other figures: Time Demon God Shichen, Destiny Demon God Destiny, Cause and Effect Demon God Cause and Effect, and Slaughter Demon God Slaughter!

They were all top-tier beings among the Chaos Gods back then, and some even possessed cultivation at the half-step Great Dao level.

However, when Pangu created the world, he was injured by Pangu's axe, and his cultivation has not yet recovered.

Shi Chen snorted coldly, looking in the direction of the Primordial World, a hint of greed flashing in his eyes.

"The primordial world was created by that old fellow Pangu, so it must contain the essence of Pangu's divine power. If we obtain the essence of Pangu's divine power, we will definitely be able to recover from our injuries, so why should we prolong our lives like this?"

Fate shook its head, "Entering the primordial world is easier said than done. Although Pangu has been gone for countless millennia, his residual power still remains. We cannot enter."

Upon hearing this, Yang Mei's expression changed, revealing a coldness.

"Old Daoist Hongjun, the God of Creation, hmph, one day I will settle accounts with him from back then."

Hongjun was a wisp of his true spirit that rebuilt after the fall of the Creation Demon God and fell into the primordial world by chance.

Rahu, on the other hand, was the true spirit of the fallen Demon God of Destruction, and was born to be Hongjun's mortal enemy.

In the past, during the battle between the Dao and the Demon, Luo Hou wanted to use the evil energy generated by the war between the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin clans to become a Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal in one fell swoop.

Later, Hongjun discovered his intentions and, after communicating with the Heavenly Dao, brought Yangmei, Yin Yang, and Qiankun into the Primordial World.

They promised that if anyone helped them defeat Rahu, they would each receive a piece of Pangu's Divine Marrow.

The three were tempted, which led to the later battle at Mount Sumeru.

The battle at Mount Sumeru was extremely fierce, but fortunately, the four of them joined forces and finally managed to defeat Rahu.

Unexpectedly, after the great battle, Hongjun suddenly turned against them and attacked Yangmei, Yinyang, and Qiankun.

The Yin-Yang Demon God and the Qiankun Demon God were no match for each other and perished on the spot, their bodies and souls extinguished.

In other words, he raised his eyebrows and used his skills to escape.

He originally planned to stay in the primordial wilderness, recover his vitality, and then plot to obtain the Pangu Divine Essence to restore his cultivation and seek revenge against Hongjun.

Unexpectedly, Hongjun merged with the Dao, becoming one with the Heavenly Dao. He then used Pangu's pressure to force Yangmei out of the prehistoric world.

This is why Yangmei deeply hates Hongjun.

The God of Cause and Effect exhaled a breath of turbid air, and the aura of time flowed in his eyes.

"Let's wait a little longer. Billions of years will pass, and one day Pangu's will will dissipate. At that time, it will be the best opportunity for us to enter the primordial world. Then, we will not only want Pangu's divine essence, but also Pangu's axe!"

As the voice of the God of Cause and Effect faded, the four figures vanished simultaneously.

In the blink of an eye, another three hundred years have passed in the primordial era.

On this day, at the foot of Mount Emei, Chen Jiugong and Yao Shaosi rushed up and arrived at Luofu Cave, excitedly knocking on the door.

A moment later, the gate opened, and Zhao Gongming came out, asking with great interest.

"How's it going? Have you found Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao?"

"We've lived up to our teacher's expectations; we've found them both!" Yao Shaosi exclaimed excitedly.

"Jiang Ziya sells fish in a remote town of the human race. Apart from the appearance of a flying bear on his back, he looks ordinary. Shen Gongbao is a wild leopard in the mountains. He has just awakened his intelligence and only has the cultivation level of Refining Spirit and Returning to Emptiness."

Chen Jiugong and Yao Shaosi reported honestly.

Zhao Gongming nodded. "Good, that's excellent. You don't need to worry about the rest. Just focus on your cultivation on Mount Emei."

"Yes, teacher."

Soon, Zhao Gongming descended the mountain and, following the clues provided by Chen Jiugong and Yao Shaosi, found Jiang Ziya.

Although Jiang Ziya was a fishmonger, he had great ambitions and long harbored the desire to seek immortality and enlightenment.

Upon hearing that Zhao Gongming was a legendary immortal, he was overjoyed and immediately wanted to become his disciple, but Zhao Gongming refused.

Why bother worshipping a master!

He was training Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao as undercover agents.

Once you become his disciple and form a karmic bond with him, Yuanshi, Zhunti, and Jieyin will be able to see through it at a glance, which would be disastrous.

Zhao Gongming found a sacred mountain and carefully taught Jiang Ziya for twenty years before letting Jiang Ziya descend the mountain.

For twenty years, Zhao Gongming did not teach Jiang Ziya any magical arts or immortal techniques, but instead taught him the art of governing the country.

Jiang Ziya had no complaints about this; on the contrary, he studied even more diligently and eagerly.

On the day he descended the mountain, Jiang Ziya's eyes were filled with tears, and he was reluctant to leave.

"Teacher, now that we part today, when will Ziya see you again?"

Zhao Gongming smiled faintly, "Don't worry, the karma between us is not severed. We will meet again in the future, and that will be when you embark on the path of immortality."

Soon, Jiang Ziya descended the mountain, and Zhao Gongming arrived in the northern wilderness, in a deep mountain forest.

Chen Jiugong, as Yao Shaosi had said, was the mountain leopard with the strange phenomenon of flying bears, and Zhao Gongming found Shen Gongbao without much effort.

I'll give you another twenty years to teach Shen Gongbao.

Twenty years later, a powerful aura emanated from the deep mountains and forests.

Shen Gongbao cultivated to the peak of the Refining Void and Merging Dao, transforming into a black-robed youth.

"Gongbao greets his teacher."

Shen Gongbao bowed to Zhao Gongming with great excitement.

If he were to rely solely on his own cultivation, even two hundred years would probably not be enough for him to take human form.

Zhao Gongming waved his hand, "Although we have a master-disciple relationship, you have not become my disciple, and I have not accepted any disciples, so you don't need to call me teacher."

"Yes, Immortal Master."

Shen Gongbao nodded respectfully.

"Now that you have mastered your skills, leave the North and venture into the human realm. And remember, you have a senior brother above you."

Shen Gongbao's heart skipped a beat. "May I ask, teacher, what is my senior brother's name? I will be able to find him when I reach the human realm."

"Now is not the time to tell you. Remember, once you arrive in the human realm, do as I instruct you, and do not make any mistakes."

After Zhao Gongming finished speaking, he turned into a wisp of green smoke and disappeared.

Shen Gongbao kowtowed three times in the direction where Zhao Gongming had left, then packed his bags and set off for the north.

On Jin'ao Island, in front of Biyou Palace, Zhao Gongming casually tossed a basket of Emei Mountain specialty peaches to the Water and Fire Boy, and asked with a smile, "Is Master still in seclusion?"

The Water and Fire Boy picked up a large, red peach, took a big bite, and juice splashed everywhere.

"No, ever since the Dao Ancestor summoned our teacher and the others to Zixiao Palace to discuss the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods, our teacher has not gone into seclusion. He's been waiting for you, Senior Brother."

"Oh?"

Zhao Gongming smiled and said, "Then open the door and let me in."

"Alright, Senior Brother, please wait a moment."

After the Water and Fire Boys finished the peaches in a few bites, they opened the gate and let Zhao Gongming in.

(End of this chapter)