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Zhao Gongming sought an audience with Lin Zhu and explained his purpose.

When Lin Zhu heard that Zhao Gongming had made a wager to fight Grand Yi Perfected Person, he did not reprimand him.

Most Chan Sect disciples were proud and arrogant, and they often clashed with Jie Sect disciples. However, it had never escalated into any major trouble; instead, it had become healthy competition.

Lin Zhu had already known about it. He had merely turned a blind eye.

Zhao Gongming said, "Master is currently in seclusion. Grand Yi Perfected Person's cultivation is profound, and I am not certain of victory. That is why I came to ask you, Senior Brother, whether there is a way to defeat him."

After hearing this, Lin Zhu said, "Your cultivation and Grand Yi Perfected Person's are originally evenly matched. It will not be easy for you to defeat him. I shall explain a few things to you, and hopefully you will gain some insight and advance in cultivation."

Zhao Gongming hurriedly bowed in thanks to Lin Zhu.

At once, Lin Zhu began giving Zhao Gongming a Dao lecture within his Cave Mansion.

This lecture lasted a full ten years.

Lin Zhu's explanations were clear and easy to understand, and Zhao Gongming benefited greatly. He wished to return and enter seclusion to comprehend what he had gained in recent days.

Seeing this, Lin Zhu asked, "Gongming, what treasure did Master bestow upon you?"

Zhao Gongming said, "Master bestowed the Four Symbols Pearls upon me for self-defense."

"Oh? May I take a look?"

Zhao Gongming immediately took out four pearls and presented them before Lin Zhu.

Lin Zhu's eyes were exceptionally sharp. With a sweep of his divine sense, he understood what the Four Symbols Pearls were.

The Four Symbols Pearls contained Four Symbols Power.

If they were refined using the method of evolving the Sea Stabilizing Divine Pearls, they could be transformed into the Four Symbols Heavens.

Once the Four Symbols Heavens were fully evolved, they could command the power of the Four Directions Star Images. They contained the Twenty-Eight Heavenly Stars, and their might was not to be underestimated.

Though they could not compare to the Sea Stabilizing Divine Pearls, they could elevate the Four Symbols Pearls to an entirely new level.

"These Four Symbols Pearls contain the power of the Four Directions Star Images. I shall teach you the method to evolve them. If you can transform them into the Four Symbols Heavens, defeating Grand Yi Perfected Person should not be difficult."

Zhao Gongming was overjoyed upon hearing this and hurriedly bowed in thanks to Lin Zhu.

Lin Zhu then taught Zhao Gongming the method of evolving the Four Directions Heavens. He also took out Profound Yellow Heavy Water and had Zhao Gongming begin the evolution within his Cave Mansion.

With Lin Zhu personally standing guard, along with the protection of the Primordial Measuring Heaven Ruler,

Zhao Gongming spent a full thousand years finally evolving the Four Symbols Pearls into the Four Symbols Heavens.

Feeling the vast, boundless power within the Four Symbols Pearls, Zhao Gongming was ecstatic and repeatedly thanked Lin Zhu.

Lin Zhu said, "Now that your Four Symbols Pearls have finished evolving, you may leave first."

Zhao Gongming promptly took his leave and returned to his Cave Mansion.

Just as he returned, the Three Xiaos arrived outside his Cave Mansion.

The Three Xiaos and Zhao Gongming were as close as siblings. Upon hearing of Zhao Gongming's wagered battle with Grand Yi Perfected Person, they had been deeply worried and had come to visit him many times, only to find him absent each time.

This time, as soon as Zhao Gongming returned from Lin Zhu's Cave Mansion, the Three Xiaos immediately came to see him.

"Elder Brother, you went to seek guidance from Eldest Senior Brother. Did Eldest Senior Brother teach you a method to defeat Grand Yi Perfected Person?" Yunxiao asked worriedly.

Zhao Gongming said, "Senior Brother gave me a Dao lecture for ten years, and I gained much insight. He also taught me the method of evolving the Four Symbols Pearls into the Four Symbols Heavens and personally stood guard to assist me."

"Now, I have evolved the Four Symbols Pearls into the Four Symbols Heavens. Against Grand Yi Perfected Person, I should have a chance of victory."

The Three Xiaos were all delighted to hear this.

Eldest Senior Brother was usually stern-faced. He supervised his junior brothers and sisters without ever playing favorites, and would often scold them.

Yet it seemed that Eldest Senior Brother was truly a warmhearted man!

For a time, the Three Xiaos' impression of Lin Zhu changed greatly.

"Elder Brother, to be safe, we intend to lend you the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors, Dragon Binding Rope, and Hunyuan Golden Dou. When facing the enemy, they should help you take down Grand Yi Perfected Person," Qiongxiao said.

Zhao Gongming shook his head. "If I borrow someone else's Dharma treasures, then even if I win, it would be a dishonorable victory!"

"No, that will not do."

Seeing that Zhao Gongming was unwilling, the Three Xiaos could only drop the matter.

Soon, the day of the duel between Grand Yi Perfected Person and Zhao Gongming arrived.

Fourteen Jie Sect disciples and the Elucidation Sect Twelve Immortals gathered atop Kunlun Mountain, standing opposite one another.

Guang Chengzi said to Taiyi, "Junior Brother Taiyi, this wagered battle should stop once the point is made. Do not injure the other party, or Master will surely hold us accountable if he learns of it."

Grand Yi Perfected Person nodded slightly, his face full of confidence. "Rest assured, Senior Brother. I will certainly not tarnish the Chan Sect's reputation."

For this battle, Grand Yi Perfected Person had borrowed Dharma treasures from his fellow disciples.

Coupled with a thousand years of secluded cultivation and greatly improved strength,

he was fully confident.

"Zhao Gongming, you and I shall duel today. Whoever loses must call the other Senior Brother whenever we meet in the future. What do you say?" Grand Yi Perfected Person stepped forward and called out loudly.

Under everyone's watchful gazes, Zhao Gongming walked out. "If you dare to wager, why would I, Zhao Gongming, refuse?"

"Good!"

The moment Grand Yi Perfected Person spoke, he was already the first to attack.

With a wave of his hand, two Long Swords appeared in his grasp. They were Guang Chengzi's Dharma treasures, the Male and Female Twin Swords.

As he swung them, two enormous sword beams over a hundred zhang long slashed toward Zhao Gongming.

Zhao Gongming raised his own sword to meet them.

The two powerful cultivators who had just entered the Taiyi Realm began a fierce battle atop Kunlun Mountain.

Their cultivation levels were evenly matched. Zhao Gongming had received Lin Zhu's teachings and held a slight advantage, but defeating Grand Yi Perfected Person was still no easy task.

Lin Zhu had not gone to watch the battle personally. He merely swept out with his divine sense and observed the movements on the battlefield.

The disciples of the Jie Sect and Chan Sect stood nearby, secretly cheering for their own fellow disciples.

The Three Xiaos in particular wore worried expressions.

Seeing that he could not overcome Zhao Gongming, Grand Yi Perfected Person waved his hand. A stream of light shot forth and transformed into a golden pillar of light in midair.

Four golden dragons coiled around the pillar, and endless Dragon Might swept in every direction as it struck toward Zhao Gongming.

It was Manjusri, the Heavenly Lord of Broad Law's Dragon Escape Stakes.

Grand Yi Perfected Person had borrowed the Dragon Escape Stakes from Manjusri, the Heavenly Lord of Broad Law. After refining it slightly, he was able to use it.

Though it could not unleash the Dragon Escape Stakes' true power, it was still formidable.

Four golden dragons coiled toward Zhao Gongming.

At the same time, Grand Yi Perfected Person also brought forth the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover.

A cover of light appeared in the sky, with nine fire dragons faintly visible within it.

Roar!

Several resounding dragon roars rang out as a beam of golden light shot toward Zhao Gongming.

The Three Xiaos all broke into a cold sweat for Zhao Gongming.

Grand Yi Perfected Person had actually brought out two Dharma treasures at once. Could their elder brother withstand them?

Even Lin Zhu, who was watching in secret, rubbed his chin.

It seemed that Grand Yi Perfected Person had put considerable effort into winning this wagered battle.

Since he could borrow Manjusri, the Heavenly Lord of Broad Law's treasure, he might well have borrowed treasures from other fellow disciples too. Grand Yi Perfected Person likely still had more tricks up his sleeve.

Seeing Grand Yi Perfected Person use Dharma treasures, Zhao Gongming hurriedly waved his hand, sending four precious pearls shooting forth.

At once, countless stars appeared across the sky. The stars and moon revolved, drawing forth the tremendous power of the Four Symbols from the void.

The heavens in the east, west, south, and north all began to revolve at once.

Endless stellar power descended from the void, protecting Zhao Gongming within it.

At the same time, the four pearls flew forth with howling force!

One shot directly toward the Dragon Escape Stakes, while another struck at the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover!

The final two... smashed straight down at Grand Yi Perfected Person's head!