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

Chapter 22 Prodigy Talent, Guang Chengzi Submits

"Whoosh!"

The sword light flashed, cutting through the purple light domain in an instant, just like slicing through white paper.

The purple light on the eight-trigram purple robe dimmed, and it flew away in an instant.

But the sword energy was fierce and its momentum undiminished, frightening Guang Chengzi so much that his hair stood on end and he kept retreating.

But Guang Chengzi was fast, and the sword energy was even faster, arriving in front of Guang Chengzi in almost an instant.

Guang Chengzi gritted his teeth, just as he was about to raise his arms to defend himself.

Suddenly, the sword energy spun around and slammed towards Guang Chengzi from the side.

"boom!"

Guang Chengzi felt as if he had been violently struck by an enraged chaotic beast.

His blood surged, and he was sent flying backward, crashing heavily to the ground.

Although he looked disheveled, he was not seriously injured.

At that moment, the entire venue fell silent.

The disciples of the Yuqing lineage stared at Zhao Gongming in disbelief.

The disciples of Shangqing actually defeated Senior Brother Guangchengzi with just three sword strikes! How is this possible?!

"He has actually comprehended the Way of the Sword Heart?! How is that possible?!"

Among the Twelve Golden Immortals of Kunlun, the Jade Cauldron Immortal, who was most skilled with a sword, had an expression of disbelief on his face.

The Jade Cauldron Immortal is a manifestation of a primordial jade cauldron, possessing the highest level of fortune and destiny.

Even now, with his cultivation at the late stage of Golden Immortal, he has only barely stepped halfway into the realm of sword intent.

Zhao Gongming, like him, was a late-stage Golden Immortal.

To have actually comprehended the Way of the Sword Heart—what terrifying talent that must be!

The disciples of the Yuqing lineage were all incredulous.

The disciples of the Shangqing lineage, however, were filled with excitement.

"Eldest Brother is mighty! Eldest Brother is mighty! Eldest Brother is mighty!"

"Senior Brother's swordsmanship is too amazing. Even from this distance, I feel like that sword is cutting into me."

"I remember when Senior Brother became an apprentice, he didn't use the sword path, did he? Doesn't that mean that in just two thousand years, Senior Brother actually broke through three realms and comprehended the Way of the Sword Heart?"

"His swordsmanship talent is terrifyingly high!"

A huge wave surged in Duobao's heart.

He knew Zhao Gongming had a good background, but he never expected that Zhao Gongming's talent in swordsmanship would be so terrifying.

For a moment, Duobao was filled with a sense of frustration.

At this moment, Zhao Gongming's cultivation level was lower than his own, but he could no longer withstand such a fierce swordsmanship.

When Zhao Gongming's cultivation improves and he catches up with him in the future, wouldn't it be as easy as cutting melons and vegetables to torture him?

Duobao let out a deep breath, no longer thinking about vying for the position of Chief of Shangqing.

After defeating Guang Chengzi with three sword strikes, Zhao Gongming had a sudden thought, sheathed his immortal sword, and looked down at Guang Chengzi with indifference.

Are you convinced now?

Zhao Gongming did stop his sword strike at the last moment.

Otherwise, with one strike, Guang Chengzi would be severely injured, if not killed.

Guang Chengzi slunk up, looking at Zhao Gongming with a wary expression.

"Sword momentum, sword intent, and sword heart are three realms, each a level higher than the last, extremely difficult to cross. How could you possibly have comprehended the Way of Sword Heart so quickly!"

Zhao Gongming shook his head and said calmly, "It took more than two thousand years to comprehend the Dao of Sword Heart. Is that considered fast?"

Upon hearing this, everyone present was speechless.

Comparing yourself to others will only make you miserable; listen to what kind of talk that is.

If they were given more than two thousand years, they would not only fail to comprehend the sword heart, but probably wouldn't even be able to grasp the essence of sword intent.

"Senior Brother Guangchengzi, shall we all go together and teach this guy a lesson?"

Chi Jingzi whispered from the side.

There were twelve people on their side, all of whom were Golden Immortal cultivators.

Suppressing the Shangqing disciples is not a problem.

"No need."

Guang Chengzi shook his head. This defeat at the hands of Zhao Gongming had already caused him considerable embarrassment.

If he were to make another move, it would make him appear as the chief of Yuqing Academy lacking in magnanimity.

However, the most important point is that Zhao Gongming has already comprehended the Way of the Sword Heart.

Even if they all attacked together, they probably wouldn't be able to do anything about it.

"Let's go."

As Guang Chengzi finished speaking, he was about to leave with the eleven Golden Immortals.

Zhao Gongming's voice rang out again.

"Junior Brother Guangchengzi, you can leave, but you must first fulfill the conditions you promised, right?"

Guang Chengzi's face turned a deep liver color.

Make him publicly address the disciples of the Shangqing lineage as his senior brothers and sisters.

After that, how could the disciples of the Yuqing lineage hold their heads high in front of the disciples of the Shangqing lineage?

Guang Chengzi gritted his teeth, waved his hand, and a fruit similar to the Golden Marrow Fruit landed in front of Duobao Daoren.

Then he turned to Zhao Gongming and said, "I don't want the Golden Marrow Fruit anymore. Take this as an apology, and let's call it even, okay?"

Zhao Gongming didn't answer, but looked at Duobao, "Do you want this as an apology?"

Duobao shook his head, "I don't want this apology. Junior Brother Guangchengzi, you just need to keep your previous promise."

Zhao Gongming flicked his finger, and the spiritual fruit returned to Guang Chengzi's side.

The immortal sword in his right hand emitted wisps of sharp sword energy.

"Junior Brother Guang Chengzi, did you hear that? If you don't do as I said before, don't blame your senior brother for being merciless with his sword."

Guang Chengzi was in an awkward situation, unsure whether to advance or retreat. He was also afraid of making a scene and being punished by his master. Helpless, he could only bow and pay his respects.

"Guang Chengzi greets Senior Brother Gongming, Senior Brother Duobao, Jinling, Guiling, Wudang, and the six Senior Sisters of the Three Immortals."

"Get up, get up."

Zhao Gongming then smiled slightly, used his magic to lift Guang Chengzi up.

Then he said with a smile, "Junior Brother Guangchengzi, remember this: Kunlun Mountain is the sacred site of the Three Pure Ones. If you continue to be so disrespectful, I will have no choice but to report to the Three Pure Ones."

"Junior brother understands."

Guang Chengzi nodded, then grabbed the eleven Golden Immortals of Kunlun and flew away from there.

Only then did the Shangqing disciples who were watching erupt in loud cheers.

The disciples felt an inexplicable sense of peace in their hearts.

Awesome! Senior Brother is really awesome.

There is such a senior brother who is both powerful and protective of his own.

It is foreseeable that their future days of cultivation in the Kunlun Mountains will be very similar.

With a wave of his hand, Zhao Gongming placed the Golden Marrow Fruit on the ground into Duobao's hand, and said earnestly, word by word.

"Disciples of the Shangqing lineage do not bully others, but we absolutely will not allow others to bully us."

Duo Bao was deeply moved. "Yes, Senior Brother, Duo Bao will remember it."

Jin Ling, standing to the side, said with some concern, "Senior Brother, if Master finds out that we treated Guang Chengzi and the others like this in public..."

"So what if I know?"

Zhao Gongming glanced at Jin Ling indifferently, "It was Guang Chengzi and the others who caused trouble first. We were just defending our sovereignty. Even if Master and Uncle-Master know, the fault does not lie with us, but with Guang Chengzi and the others."

"Yes."

Jin Ling nodded.

Zhao Gongming then spoke solemnly to the disciples of the Shangqing lineage.

"We cultivators are meant to defy fate and cultivate against the heavens. We must not retreat. If we do, our opponents will not back down; instead, they will become even more aggressive. What will we do then?"

(End of this chapter)