In the third match, Hou Yi, the great witch of the Witch Race, faced Zhao Gongming, a disciple of Shangqing.
Hou Yi carried a jet-black longbow on his back. His expression was blank, his gaze as sharp as an eagle's.
He was not good with words, but his archery had reached divine heights. He had once shot down the Heavenly Human Race's Ten Suns in the Sky divine ability, his name shaking the Primordial Wilderness.
"Zhao Gongming, disciple of Master Shangqing. Please instruct me, Senior Brother Hou Yi."
A deep, resonant voice rang out as Zhao Gongming strode onto the Dao Platform.
The twenty-four Sea-Settling Pearls in his hand flowed with precious light, exuding a spiritual pressure that made hearts tremble.
Zhao Gongming was now the second senior brother under Shangqing Lingbao's Earth Sect, second only to his eldest senior brother, Daoist Duobao.
His cultivation had long reached the peak of the Golden Immortal of the Origin realm, and the twenty-four Sea-Settling Pearls were Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures.
Each one contained the mighty power of an entire water world. When all twenty-four pearls emerged together, even veteran peak Golden Immortals of the Origin would have to retreat three paces.
Hou Yi gave a slight nod and cupped his fists. "Please."
A single simple word, without any unnecessary speech. This was Hou Yi—quiet and taciturn, yet possessing archery that had reached divine heights.
Zhao Gongming did not mind. He laughed heartily. "Senior Brother Hou Yi's archery is renowned throughout the Primordial Wilderness. This junior brother is fortunate to witness it today. Please show mercy!"
The moment his words fell, Zhao Gongming struck first.
The twenty-four Sea-Settling Pearls flew out at once, transforming into twenty-four streaks of blue light that wheeled and danced above the Dao Platform.
Each Sea-Settling Pearl radiated dense