Primordial Era: I, Zhao Gongming, refuse to be an experience pack.

"Since you junior brothers and sisters are so interested, it would be impolite of me to refuse." Zhao Gongming smiled gently and nodded slowly. "Very well, I will wait for you all at the training ground."

Upon hearing Zhao Gongming's agreement, Shi Ji and the others were overjoyed. After thanking him repeatedly, they excitedly set off ahead to the training ground to deliver the message.

Zhao Gongming, unhurriedly, straightened his Taoist robe before stepping out of the cave and transforming into a gentle breeze, drifting towards the vast martial arts arena in the center of Jin'ao Island.

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The Jin'ao Island Martial Arts Arena is a vast and boundless space created with great magical power. The ground is paved with indestructible green jade immortal stones, covered with Dao patterns, enough to withstand any battle below the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

At this moment, hundreds of disciples of the Jie Sect had gathered around the training ground.

"Have you heard? Senior Brother Zhao Gongming is going to personally guide our cultivation!"

"What? It's that Senior Brother Zhao who stirred up the vortex of spiritual energy by the Pool of Ten Thousand Laws Returning to Origin and broke through to the Golden Immortal realm in one fell swoop?"

"It's him! It's said that Master even summoned him and bestowed upon him a great treasure!"

Discussions rose and fell, and all eyes were focused on the center of the training ground, filled with anticipation and curiosity.

Before long, a figure gracefully arrived, landing in the arena. Dressed in a simple blue robe, exuding a profound aura, it was none other than Zhao Gongming. His expression was calm as he slightly bowed to those around him, a gesture of greeting.

Immediately afterward, the burly disciple strode into the arena and bowed respectfully to Zhao Gongming: "Outer disciple Xiong Shan, early Golden Immortal cultivation, humbly requests guidance from Senior Brother Zhao!"

These words caused an uproar.

"Senior Brother Xiong Shan is actually the first to go! He has mastered body refinement, and his brute strength is comparable to that of an ancient ferocious beast. Ordinary early-stage Golden Immortals are no match for him!"

"This is going to be interesting. I wonder if Senior Brother Zhao can withstand Senior Brother Xiong Shan's offensive."

Zhao Gongming looked at Xiong Shan before him, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes. This man possessed a profound aura, solid magical power, and an extremely firm foundation; he was indeed a worthy opponent.

"Junior Brother Xiong Shan, please." Zhao Gongming gestured with his hand, his demeanor composed.

"Senior brother, please forgive me!"

Xiong Shan roared, no longer holding back. He clenched his fists, his body radiating immortal light. He activated the Shangqing Immortal Technique to its limit, and amidst the surging magical power, a black bear phantom, a hundred feet tall, condensed behind him, roaring towards the sky!

"Ten Thousand Swords Technique!"

Xiong Shan shook his arms, and his immense magical power instantly transformed into countless sword energies, densely packed like locusts. Each sword energy gleamed with a chilling light, carrying a sharp intent to tear through the void, sweeping towards Zhao Gongming like a tidal wave!

This is a fundamental method in the Shangqing Immortal Arts, yet it also extremely tests the depth of one's magical power.

When unleashed by a Golden Immortal like Xiong Shan, its power is terrifying; an ordinary immortal would likely be reduced to dust in a single encounter.

However, Zhao Gongming simply stood there quietly, without even lifting his eyelids.

Only when the thousands of sword energies were about to strike him did he slowly extend one hand.

Om-!

With a soft hum, a blue light curtain, like ripples on water, silently unfolded in front of him.

Above the light screen, twenty-four star-like pearl shadows slowly rotated, connecting with each other to form a flawless circular barrier.

It is indeed the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl!

"Jingle bells!"

Countless sword energies collided with the water curtain, producing a crisp sound like metal clashing, before disappearing like mud oxen entering the sea, instantly dissolved and swallowed by the seemingly soft water curtain, without even causing a ripple.

Relaxed and carefree, with a gentle breeze and light clouds!

"What?!"

Xiong Shan's pupils suddenly contracted, his face filled with disbelief. His full-force attack couldn't even break through the opponent's defense?

The disciples watching were instantly speechless, their jaws dropping in astonishment.

Zhao Gongming's lips curled into a slight smile. This was the optimized Sea-Stabilizing Pearl. Its defensive power within its water elemental space was even stronger than he had anticipated!

"Junior brother, it's my turn."

His voice was flat, as if he were simply stating a fact.

Before he could finish speaking, a thought struck him.

One of the twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls that surrounded him, originally used for defense, suddenly shone brightly!

call out!

There was no earth-shattering display, only a streak of pale blue light piercing the sky. The precious pearl seemed to transcend the distance of space and time, appearing before Xiong Shan in an instant.

Fast! Extremely fast!

Xiong Shan felt an unprecedentedly terrifying pressure locking him in place. In his eyes, the small bead seemed to have transformed into a boundless ocean, carrying the power to suppress the four seas and eight wastelands and overturn the world, crashing down on him!

He couldn't even muster the thought of resistance. Faced with that overwhelming pressure, his proud physical body and his powerful magic seemed so insignificant and laughable!

"I...I give up!"

Just as the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl was about to touch his forehead, Xiong Shan mustered all his strength and roared out those three words.

hum.

The precious pearl, containing terrifying power, stopped abruptly three inches in front of his brow, then transformed into a stream of light and flew back to Zhao Gongming's side, returning to become a point of starlight on the water curtain, as if it had never moved.

Inside and outside the training ground, there was a deathly silence.

Everyone was stunned by this swift and breathtaking scene.

Just... one move!

No, it wasn't even a move. He just casually threw out a bead, and Xiong Shan, who was at the early stage of Golden Immortal, surrendered without any resistance!

What kind of magical artifact is that? It possesses such divine power!

Sweating profusely and pale-faced, Xiong Shan stood there for a long time before regaining his senses. He bowed deeply to Zhao Gongming, his voice trembling with genuine reverence: "Thank you for your mercy, Senior Brother! I... am completely convinced!"

Zhao Gongming nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings before finally settling on Shi Ji, whose expression was complex. He said gently, "Next, which junior brother or sister would be willing to offer her guidance?"

[Ding! Defeat a Golden Immortal early stage cultivator. The battle was a complete rout. You have gained 50 Primordial Points.]

The system notification sound in his mind made Zhao Gongming's smile deepen.

The deathly silence in the training ground was broken by gasps of astonishment.

All eyes were fixed on Zhao Gongming, filled with awe, shock, and fervor... a mix of emotions that ultimately transformed into absolute worship of the strong.

One move! Just one move!

Xiong Shan, a Golden Immortal in the early stage, was considered a prominent figure among the outer disciples of the Jie Sect. He was known for his powerful physical body, yet he couldn't even withstand a single blow from Zhao Gongming. He didn't even have the courage to resist and simply admitted defeat!

What a terrifying gap in strength!

What kind of spiritual treasures were those twenty-four azure orbs that surrounded it? Each one seemed to contain the power of a vast ocean, so heavy that it made one's soul tremble.