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

That immense and terrifying pressure, seemingly capable of suppressing the four seas and eight wastelands and overturning the world, permeated the entire cave, and even the restrictions he had set up emitted a "buzzing" sound that could not bear the burden.

"Good! Good! Good!" Zhao Gongming exclaimed three times, his heart brimming with pride and ambition. "This is the foundation of my livelihood! This is the basis for my defying fate!"

He was absolutely confident that with the improved Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, he could fight even a mid-stage Golden Immortal cultivator, and might even be able to suppress him!

This is the result of optimization that only cost 1000 points.

If we were to gather 100,000 points in the future and elevate them to the level of a Chaos Spiritual Treasure, what a magnificent sight that would be!

The chaotic starry sea evolved, and the twenty-four heavens were transformed into the prototype of a chaotic universe...

The thought of the scene described in the system made Zhao Gongming's heart pound violently.

At that time, let alone a mere lamp-burning being, even the supreme saint, I might not be without the right to contend with him!

After the initial excitement, Zhao Gongming quickly calmed down.

One must eat one bite at a time, and walk one step at a time. The most urgent task is to accumulate Primordial Points as quickly as possible.

"Simply relying on absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is still too slow." He frowned slightly.

Although the area around the Pool of Ten Thousand Laws Returning to Origin is rich in spiritual energy, it is, after all, a sacred place. Going there secretly is not a long-term solution.

This breakthrough was a stroke of luck, and I was not punished but instead rewarded. It was my master's magnanimity. However, if I were to push my luck, I would probably incur his displeasure.

To efficiently acquire Harmony Points, we must find another method.

According to the system's prompts, in addition to absorbing spiritual energy, you can also gain points by slaying enemies and completing serendipitous events.

Slaying enemies... The primordial world may seem peaceful now, with the Wu and Yao races retreating and the human race on the rise, but beneath the surface, turbulent waves still surge. As a disciple of the Jie Sect, going out to kill indiscriminately not only goes against my Daoist principles but also risks incurring karmic entanglements, and might even be suppressed as a demonic being.

So, the remaining choice is... chance!

The vast and boundless primordial land holds countless ancient relics, innate spiritual roots, and even unclaimed spiritual treasures. Each birth is accompanied by great opportunities and immense fortune.

"It seems it's time to leave the island." A resolute glint flashed in Zhao Gongming's eyes.

Jin'ao Island may be nice, but it is ultimately just a comfortable haven.

True strength is forged in blood and fire, through countless life-or-death battles and struggles for opportunities.

He knows the plot of the Investiture of the Gods, and that is his greatest advantage!

Although there are still thousands of years until the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods, and many events have not yet occurred, there are always some places of opportunity that have existed since ancient times in the primordial world.

For example, the Buzhou Mountain ruins, on the shores of the East China Sea, deep within the sea of ​​blood...

With proper planning, finding an ideal "treasure land" will greatly improve the efficiency of gathering rare and precious materials, seeking innate spiritual energy, and acquiring Primordial Points, far exceeding what it is now!

With this thought in mind, Zhao Gongming no longer hesitated. He carefully stored the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl into his dantian, nurturing it with the power of a Golden Immortal. Then he stood up, removed the restriction, and gazed firmly at the endless East Sea outside his cave.

Whether it's a dragon or a snake, we'll have to wait and see!

However, just as Zhao Gongming was determined to bid farewell to his master and travel off the island, a slightly respectful voice came from outside the cave.

"Is Senior Brother Zhao here? Junior Brother Shiji has come to pay his respects."

Shiji?

Zhao Gongming raised an eyebrow slightly. He remembered this woman; she was a stubborn stone born in the White Bone Cave of Skull Mountain. After ten thousand years, she absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the essence of the sun and moon before she took human form. Later, she went to Golden Turtle Island, joined the Jie Sect, and became an outer disciple.

His resolute character and pure Daoist heart make him an anomaly among the many outer disciples.

But I have never had any dealings with her before. What brings her here now?

Despite his doubts, Zhao Gongming had no reason to refuse a fellow disciple's visit. With a thought, the stone door of the cave silently slid open inwards.

Outside the door stood a woman dressed in a light blue dress, her features cool and aloof, her demeanor as serene as a mountain rock—it was Shi Ji. Behind her followed several unfamiliar outer disciples, each with an expression of awe and curiosity, discreetly observing Zhao Gongming's cave dwelling.

"Junior Sister Shiji, and all fellow junior brothers and sisters, please come in." Zhao Gongming smiled slightly and stepped aside to invite them in.

"I wouldn't dare disturb Senior Brother's peaceful cultivation." Shi Ji nodded slightly and led everyone into the cave. Her gaze swept over the extremely simple cave, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She seemed not to have expected that her senior brother, who had risen to fame among the outer disciples, would have such a simple residence.

"I wonder what brings you here, Junior Sister?" Zhao Gongming asked directly, without exchanging pleasantries.

Upon hearing this, Shi Ji's expression became more solemn. She bowed to Zhao Gongming and said, "Senior Brother, we have come here to ask you to move to the training ground and instruct us in our cultivation."

"Guides?" Zhao Gongming was somewhat surprised.

"Indeed." A burly disciple with a powerful aura stepped forward from behind Shi Ji and said in a deep voice, "Senior Brother Zhao, you are our eldest disciple of the outer sect and a Golden Immortal. We encounter many obstacles in our cultivation. We humbly request that you generously offer your guidance and spar with us so that we may understand the gap between us and strive to catch up!"

Upon hearing this, the others echoed his sentiments, their words earnest and their eyes filled with longing and fighting spirit.

Zhao Gongming glanced at it and instantly understood.

Most of these people are at the peak of the Celestial Immortal realm or disciples who have just stepped into the threshold of the Golden Immortal realm and are currently in a bottleneck period.

It's understandable that most disciples of the Jie Sect are brave and combative, and value practical fighting. They would seek opportunities for breakthroughs by sparring with stronger opponents.

Having just broken through to the Golden Immortal realm and received a reward from his master, he was the most suitable "strongest" in their eyes.

That suits me perfectly...

A thought flickered in Zhao Gongming's mind. Without showing any emotion, he silently asked the system in his mind, "System, can I gain Primordial Points by sparring with fellow disciples?"

[Ding! Host question detected. Engaging in discussions and sparring with cultivators of the same or higher realm will grant a small amount of Primordial Chaos Points, depending on the intensity of the battle and the outcome. If you manage to defeat a stronger opponent or gain insights during the sparring, the point reward will be increased.]

Sure enough!

Zhao Gongming's heart immediately burned with excitement. He had been worrying about how to accumulate points, and unexpectedly, this opportunity had presented itself to him. Although the points weren't many, every little bit counted, and more importantly, it was a safe, stable way to acquire them without incurring any karmic consequences!

Moreover, he also wanted to test just how powerful the optimized Sea-Stabilizing Pearl really was!