The Cheater Ye Chen

One day, he was struck by a sudden intuition, as if something connected to him had emerged into the world.

But after some divination, he found no information. His main body was in seclusion, and the Chaos Shovel was with him as well, so his own ability to calculate was limited.

"In that case, I'll go out and wander for a while," Li Xinghe's clone said with utter calm.

The clone had its own cultivation ability, and its power had increased somewhat during this time. Though still far from the Middle Golden Immortal of the Origin realm, it was progress nonetheless.

On a towering peak in the Primordial World, there was a cave dwelling called Luofu Cave.

At that moment, a Daoist was cultivating inside Luofu Cave. He was tall and imposing, with an upright countenance—this was Zhao Gongming, incarnated from the first clear breeze of heaven and earth.

He would later become the chief Outer Disciple of the Jie Sect under Tongtian.

But for now, he was merely at the Golden Immortal Realm, utterly insignificant in the vast Primordial World, not even qualifying as a Small Fry.

Suddenly, spiritual energy swirled within Luofu Cave—clearly, some spiritual treasure was emerging.

The commotion was alarmingly intense; it was likely at least a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

At the same time, a figure was rapidly approaching Luofu Cave.

If Li Xinghe were here, he would recognize this person—the young man who had once been by Taishang Laozi's side on Kunlun Mountain.

Back then, Li Xinghe had seen him at the Golden Immortal Realm, but now he had already reached the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal stage. His cultivation speed was undeniably swift.

Inside Luofu Cave, a beam of light shot into the sky. Zhao Gongming's expression shifted drastically. Such a treasure, stirring the heavens, would surely attract powerful enemies—he might not be able to keep it.

When the light faded, the Twenty-Four Sea-Calming Pearls hovered in the air within Luofu Cave.

"This treasure is fated for me," Zhao Gongming rejoiced.

In the depths of his being, he sensed a connection between himself and the Twenty-Four Sea-Calming Pearls.

Sure enough, the next moment, the Twenty-Four Sea-Calming Pearls automatically transformed into a bracelet and flew into Zhao Gongming's hand.

Just then, a leisurely sigh came from outside. "Have I arrived too late?"

"Who goes there? State your name," Zhao Gongming said, his face darkening. So he had indeed drawn attention—he just didn't know the other's cultivation level.

A young figure appeared before Zhao Gongming. "I am Ye Chen, the chief disciple of Grand Pure One Laozi, one of the Three Pure Ones of Kunlun Mountain."

"So you're a disciple of the Three Pure Ones. I am Zhao Gongming. Greetings." Zhao Gongming returned the courtesy.

The Three Pure Ones rarely moved about the Primordial World, but the reputation of the Pangu Orthodox was no joke. Many knew of their existence, and even reincarnated Chaos Demon Gods dared not provoke them.

"Daoist friend, these Twenty-Four Sea-Calming Pearls are fated for me. Would you be willing to part with them?" Ye Chen wore a smile, but his ambition was plain to see.

Zhao Gongming's expression changed. So he had come for his treasure after all.

"Sir, the Sea-Calming Pearls belong to my Luofu Cave. Even a disciple of the Three Pure Ones cannot bully others by relying on their status," Zhao Gongming said, well aware that his opponent was stronger than him.

Even if he had the Sea-Calming Pearls, the other party was a disciple of the Three Pure Ones, the Pangu Orthodox—surely he had treasures of his own.

"Zhao Gongming, you cannot keep this treasure. It will only bring disaster upon you in the future. Let me take on this Cause and Effect for you instead," Ye Chen said, still smiling.

Zhao Gongming had a fiery temper and was not about to hand over the treasure. "If that's the case, then let's settle this with our skills. I want to see what's so impressive about a disciple of the Three Pure Ones."

With that, he directly summoned the Twenty-Four Sea-Calming Pearls. The aura of a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure burst forth, forcing Ye Chen back a few steps.

But Ye Chen's eyes lit up. What a fine treasure.

"Then I shall have to test your skills, Daoist friend." A fly whisk appeared in Ye Chen's hand—the Taiyi Fly Whisk, which had once accompanied the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi and the Qingping Sword.

As a personal treasure of The Grand Pure One, its grade was naturally no less than that of the Twenty-Four Sea-Calming Pearls.

"Zhao Gongming, this is my master's treasure. Today, I'll show you the true foundation of the Pangu Orthodox." Ye Chen sneered.

The two clashed, and Zhao Gongming was clearly the weaker. His cultivation was only at the Golden Immortal Realm, while Ye Chen was at the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal stage—a full major realm higher.

Moreover, Zhao Gongming had only just obtained the Sea-Calming Pearls and hadn't had time to refine their Innate Divine Restrictions, so he couldn't unleash their full power.

The Dao Arts of the Pangu Orthodox were also far superior to those of a mere Lone Cultivator. After just a few exchanges, Zhao Gongming was severely wounded.

Ye Chen calmly collected the Sea-Calming Pearls. "Zhao Gongming, if you had handed them over obediently, I might have let you live. But you chose death."

Ye Chen was ruthless indeed. Not only did he seize the treasure, but he also intended to kill. He swung the Taiyi Fly Whisk directly at Zhao Gongming.

Just as Zhao Gongming was about to give up resistance, a Sword Qi shot over and knocked the Taiyi Fly Whisk aside.

"Spare someone when you can. Ye Chen, you've already taken his treasure—why must you take his life as well?"

Ye Chen was startled. Seeing who had arrived, he quickly bowed. "Greetings, Master's Junior Brother."

The newcomer was Tongtian. He had been passing by and sensed the Sea-Calming Pearls emerging.

According to the original course of the Primordial World, this treasure was meant to be obtained by Tongtian and then bestowed upon Zhao Gongming, as it was fated for him. As one of the Pangu Orthodox, Tongtian would never covet another's treasure.

"Since Master's Junior Brother has spoken, I will spare his life." Ye Chen dared not act recklessly in front of Tongtian.

Tongtian nodded, then looked at Zhao Gongming. "With your strength, you cannot keep this treasure. Ye Chen is my nephew-disciple, and today he owes you a Cause and Effect. I will repay it on his behalf."

Zhao Gongming was deeply shaken. He hadn't expected to meet one of the Three Pure Ones—Tongtian, incarnated from Pangu's Primordial Spirit.

"I leave it to the Great God's judgment." Before Tongtian, he had no thought of resistance.

Tongtian hesitated for a long time before finally speaking. "Meeting you today means we are fated. Would you be willing to become my disciple and join as an Outer Disciple?"

Without a moment's hesitation, Zhao Gongming performed the Three Kneels and Nine Prostrations. "Your disciple Zhao Gongming pays respects to Master."

Though he had lost the Sea-Calming Pearl, being able to take Tongtian as his master was still a tremendous stroke of fortune.

The reason Tongtian only accepted him as an Outer Disciple was also out of fear that Zhao Gongming and Ye Chen might come into conflict in the future. He could only pass down the Dao Arts and let him cultivate on his own at Luofu Cave.

Just then, a Giant Hand descended from the heavens. Ye Chen was greatly startled and tried to block it with the Taiyi Fly Whisk.

Yet that Giant Hand was terrifying beyond measure. It directly knocked the Taiyi Fly Whisk aside, then snatched the Sea-Calming Pearl from Ye Chen's grasp.

Ye Chen had been caught off guard. The Sea-Calming Pearl still bore Zhao Gongming's imprint. He had originally planned to kill him and seize the treasure, but Tongtian had stopped him.

Now, however, the pearl had been taken by this sudden Giant Hand, filling him with fury.

"How dare you!" Tongtian was also enraged. He had never imagined anyone would dare snatch a treasure right before his eyes.

The Qingping Sword tore straight through the Void, as if it would cleave the hidden figure in two.

But the result was the same as before—the Qingping Sword was also knocked back. Even Tongtian was shocked.

Though he was only at the Peak Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm, with the power of the Qingping Sword added, he could even fight an Early Golden Immortal of the Origin. Yet the other party had effortlessly repelled the Qingping Sword.

"Who is it? Get the hell out here!" Ye Chen fumed. He had finally gotten his hands on a precious treasure, only to have it snatched away.

"What, is it only allowed for you to rob others, and not for others to rob you?" Li Xinghe's clone, the Shadow Daoist, stepped through the air. But his appearance had been altered somewhat, and even Tongtian could not recognize him.

At this moment, however, Li Xinghe's heart was churning like a stormy sea—not because of anyone else, but because of the man before him named Ye Chen.

That name—wasn't it the classic moniker of a cheater from the legends? Could it be that in this Primordial World, besides himself, there was another transmigrator?