The Primordial Era: Starting from Being Forced to Become an Apprentice of the Three Pure Ones

Kunpeng's undisguised provocation immediately caused the Three Pure Ones' eyes to darken slightly.

An invisible killing intent descended silently, locking onto him without a sound.

However, before the Three Pure Ones could make a move, Taibai had already calmly gotten up.

He knew that if he didn't stop it, Kunpeng would probably die on the spot today.

However, Kunpeng was deeply involved in the Lich War and his fate was not yet over.

If Kunpeng is killed here, the three teachers will surely suffer the backlash of Heaven.

He had to step up and steer the situation in another direction.

"What Senior Kunpeng said is indeed true. Since it is a demonstration and exchange of skills among the disciples of the three religions, it would be less interesting if there were no prizes."

"As a guest of Zixiao Palace and a role model for us, surely you wouldn't be stingy with a small gift to add to the festivities?"

He paused deliberately, as if deep in thought, then suddenly clapped his hands, a perfectly timed flash of inspiration in his eyes:

"Given your seniority, if you were to offer a Primordial Spiritual Treasure as a prize, it would surely make this grand event even more successful. What do you think, senior?"

"My disciple is right. Fellow Daoist Kunpeng is of high moral character and prestige; he will surely not disappoint the younger generation. Is that so?"

Tongtian was the first to speak, his gaze sharp as a sword as he looked at Kunpeng with a half-smile.

Although Taiqing Laozi and Yuanshi did not speak, they cast their gazes at each other in a calm manner, their expressions carrying a profound weight.

Kunpeng felt a chill run down his spine, as if three invisible mountains were pressing down on his back.

How could he not understand that if he didn't make a move today, let alone escape unscathed, it would be uncertain whether he could even leave Kunlun alive?

Kunpeng's laughter was dry, and he forced a stiff smile:

"Haha, young friend, you are absolutely right! As a senior, I should naturally do something in return."

He flipped his hand and a crimson spear appeared in his palm, its shaft shimmering with fiery patterns and radiating intense heat.

"This is the low-grade innate spiritual treasure, the Flame Dragon Spear. Let it be the prize for this competition."

The spear slipped from his hand and hovered in mid-air, its crimson light swirling, making many people's eyes burn with desire.

With the Kunpeng Pearl as a precedent, regardless of what the other powerful figures and guests present thought in their hearts...

They all smiled and took out pills, spiritual materials, and magical treasures as prizes.

The scene was instantly bathed in a dazzling light, making it even more grand.

Although everyone "lost some blood" to some extent, it is clear to anyone with eyes to see who started this trouble.

That hidden resentment and fear mostly turned towards the instigator Kunpeng, rather than towards Taibai who managed to turn the situation around.

"This disciple thanks the three teachers and all the seniors for their brilliance and assistance."

Taibai moved swiftly and stood in the center of the square, bowing solemnly to the Three Pure Ones and the guests on the cloud bed.

Those prizes hanging in mid-air—innate spiritual fruits, spiritual treasures, nine-turn golden pills, etc.—

This caused many disciples of the three religions to become dazzled and their breathing to quicken.

"Senior Brother, your cultivation has already reached the Taiyi Golden Immortal level, and you possess a great treasure. If you were to personally guide them, wouldn't that be slightly unfair to our fellow disciples?"

The Old Man of the South Pole bowed to Taibai, as if nothing had happened.

"In this primordial world, has there ever been absolute fairness? If we encounter a powerful enemy in the future, will you, junior brother, also rely on Master's name to repel them?"

"Very well. Since Junior Brother has this concern, I, as the elder brother, am unwilling to bully the younger."

As soon as he finished speaking, Taibai's aura circulated, and he actually suppressed his cultivation to the Golden Immortal realm, which was comparable to that of the Antarctic Immortal.

"Please come in, Junior Brother Antarctica."

He slightly raised his right hand, making a refined gesture of challenging him.

In the primordial world, strength ultimately reigns supreme.

No matter how high one's seniority, if one cannot truly win the respect of the masses, it will be difficult for one to gain a foothold among the three religions.

Today, he must use his absolute strength to convince everyone in order to establish his unshakeable position as the senior disciple.

When the Old Man of the South Pole saw that Taibai had suppressed his cultivation to the same level as him and put on such a nonchalant attitude, the anger that had been forcibly suppressed in his heart suddenly flared up.

A fierce glint flashed in his eyes. Without saying another word, he brandished his dragon-patterned staff and charged straight at Taibai.

"Since you've presumptuously assumed things, please don't blame me for being rude!"

The staff's shadow was like a mountain, whistling as it descended.

Taibai raised his right hand, and the power of the five elements flowed endlessly in his palm.

The moment the tip of the staff touched his palm, the power of the five elements in Taibai's palm accelerated.

The Antarctic Immortal felt as if his cane was caught in an invisible vortex, and his whole body, along with the cane, began to spin wildly uncontrollably with that force.

The next moment, the world spun around.

He and his cane were thrown out with tremendous force, crashing heavily onto the smooth ground of the square, raising a cloud of dust.

Before he could struggle to his feet, Taibai looked down from his high position and pressed his right hand down lightly.

The Five Elements Laws moved in response to his thoughts, firmly suppressing the Antarctic Immortal to the ground.

"Junior brother, are you convinced now? If you are still not convinced, I can remove the suppression and fight you again."

"Disciple... admits defeat. Thank you, Senior Brother... for showing mercy."

As the power of the five elements dissipated, he staggered to his feet, bowed deeply to Taibai, and silently retreated into the crowd, no longer displaying any of his previous arrogance.

The square was silent.

All the disciples of the three religions could clearly see that the eldest brother, with only the same cultivation level, easily defeated the Antarctic Immortal with a mere flick of his wrist, demonstrating his unfathomable strength.

However, the dazzling array of prizes hanging in mid-air still ignited the passion in many people, making them eager to try their luck.

Suddenly, another figure darted out from the crowd and landed in the center of the field.

Taibai's eyes flickered slightly. The newcomer was none other than Huanglong Zhenren, who had previously been ranked alongside the Antarctic Immortal.

He was slightly surprised: Why would this usually low-key junior brother be so proactive today?

"Senior Brother. While observing the battle just now, I sensed that your physical body is incomparably powerful. I am but a humble disciple..."

"Since we both follow the path of physical cultivation, I humbly request your guidance, senior brother, to see how my dragon body compares to yours."

Upon hearing this, a look of understanding flashed in Taibai's eyes.

Both the Dragon Clan and the Witch Clan are races known for their physical strength in the primordial world.

It is quite reasonable for Master Huanglong, who possesses the bloodline of the dragon race, to propose a physical fight.

This race has the most acute perception of physical strength.

Therefore, just as Taibai was circulating his magical power, Huanglong had already sensed Taibai's physical strength.

"Since you are willing to spar with me, junior brother, I will accompany you."

The members of the Chan Sect were even more shocked upon hearing this.

Among his peers in the Chan Sect, if he didn't use any magical treasures, no one could probably defeat Huanglong with just his physical body, so everyone was very curious.

"Senior brother, please forgive me!"

Huanglong roared to the sky, his body swelled, and with a burst of azure light, he transformed into a hundred-foot-long golden dragon, rushing straight towards Taibai.

This time, Taibai did not wield the enemy with one hand.

He planted his feet firmly on the ground, his body slightly lowered, and at the instant the Azure Dragon pounced, he suddenly reached out with both hands and grabbed the dragon's head and horns.

"rise!"

With a low shout, Taibai's blood and qi surged, and the power of his inner world suddenly circulated. He swung the hundred-zhang-long dragon body half a circle and hurled it out.

The golden dragon's body swept through the air and crashed into the distant mountain wall, causing the entire square to tremble slightly.

"Junior Brother truly lives up to his dragon lineage; his physical foundation is truly extraordinary!"

Li Bai sighed in admiration, but there was not a trace of disdain in his eyes.

The man and the dragon immediately engaged in battle.

Although Huanglong fought hard, he could not gain the upper hand.

His dragon claws tore through the air, and his tail shattered mountains; each strike was enough to shake mountains, yet when they landed on Taibai, they couldn't even leave a shallow mark.

On the cloud bed, the three sages exchanged a glance, a glint of light flashing in their eyes.

The Three Pure Ones, with their keen eyesight, had already discerned that Taibai had not only cultivated the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique to the fourth stage.

Furthermore, it truly opened up an inner world within the body. Such an achievement is truly rare.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Taibai pressed down with his palm, and Huanglong could no longer hold on. His dragon form collapsed, and he staggered back down from the platform, having already returned to human form.

"Senior brother's foundation in Dao is profound, and junior brother is convinced."