Nine Revolutions Chaos Divine Art

The barrier of the Early Golden Immortal realm was as fragile as a piece of thin paper before this power. It was easily washed away and shaken, showing faint signs of an impending breakthrough.

"This... this is the Nine Revolutions Chaos Divine Art..."

Zhao Gongming slowly opened his eyes, feeling the transformative change within him, a tempest raging in his heart.

He finally understood that this was his greatest reliance for survival and for defying fate in the future! What Supreme Purity Immortal Method, compared to this divine art, was like a firefly trying to compete with the brilliance of the moon!

He glanced at the System panel, with 800 Primordial Points remaining. He decided not to use them for now, keeping them as a backup for unforeseen circumstances.

The urgent matter was to familiarize himself with the new divine art as soon as possible and gain complete control over this surging power.

However, just as he had achieved mastery of his cultivation technique, three familiar and kind presences were sensed outside his Cave Abode.

Zhao Gongming's mind stirred, he removed the restrictions on his Cave Abode and rose to greet them.

Three exceptionally beautiful female Immortals, graceful and brimming with immortal charm, arrived together. They were his three Junior Sisters: Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao.

"Greetings, Junior Sisters," Zhao Gongming said with a genuine smile, cupping his hands in a salute.

"Senior Brother!" Bixiao, the most lively, ran up with a giggle upon seeing Zhao Gongming emerge. "We heard Senior Brother displayed great power some days ago, defeating Senior Brother Xiong Shan in one move. Today, we sensed intense fluctuations in your Cave Abode, so we came to see. Senior Brother, have you... broken through again?"

Qiongxiao also sized up Zhao Gongming with curiosity, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise.

Only Yunxiao, the most cultivated, slightly furrowed her brows. She perceived more deeply. Although Zhao Gongming's aura was contained now, the occasional trace of Dao charm that leaked out made even her feel an inexplicable palpitation. It was an aura far more ancient and profound than the Supreme Purity Immortal Method.

"Just some minor progress, you flatter me, Junior Sisters," Zhao Gongming said as he welcomed the three into his Cave Abode. They took their seats as host and guests, and he personally poured them spiritual tea. "May I ask why you three Junior Sisters have come today?"

Yunxiao picked up her teacup and took a gentle sip, her clear, cool eyes looking seriously at Zhao Gongming. "Senior Brother, we sisters have come first to congratulate you, and second... out of curiosity. Your speed of progress is truly unprecedented in my life. Have you obtained some immense fortuitous encounter?"

Facing the sincere gazes of the San Xiao, Zhao Gongming felt a warmth in his heart. He naturally would not reveal the System's secret. After a moment of contemplation, he said with half-truth and half-falsehood, "To be honest, Junior Sisters, I ventured out of the island some days ago and coincidentally stumbled into a secret realm left behind by an Ancient God-Demon. There, I obtained a fragmented body-refining technique, which is why I have fortunately made some progress."

He attributed his newly created divine art to an ancient fortuitous encounter, which was the best and most common explanation in the Primordial World.

"So that's how it is!" Bixiao exclaimed in realization, clapping her hands and laughing. "I knew it! Senior Brother must be a person of great destiny!"

Yunxiao, however, seemed lost in thought. She knew that a fragmented technique could never bring about such a massive change; Zhao Gongming must have a deeper secret. But being exceptionally intelligent, seeing that Zhao Gongming was unwilling to elaborate, she didn't press further. Instead, she changed the subject and began to discuss cultivation insights with him.

Zhao Gongming was grateful for Yunxiao's thoughtfulness and also wished to foster a good relationship with his three Junior Sisters. He revealed some superficial insights from the Nine Revolutions Chaos Divine Art regarding the Great Dao, packaged within the theoretical framework of the Supreme Purity Immortal Method, and inadvertently let them slip.

Although these insights were merely the tip of the iceberg, their lofty conception and unique perspectives instantly captivated the San Xiao. Especially for Yunxiao, who was at the late Golden Immortal stage, many bottlenecks that had troubled her for years seemed to be loosening.

After their discussion on the Dao, the San Xiao were completely awestruck by Zhao Gongming. They also shared their cultivation experiences and their views on the current situation in the Primordial World without reservation.

Through their conversation, Zhao Gongming's relationship with the San Xiao grew even closer and more harmonious. Looking at the three smiling Junior Sisters before him, he secretly vowed that in the future Great Tribulation of Investiture of the Gods, he would protect them no matter what, and never let them repeat the fate of dying and being suppressed under Qilin Cliff as in the original story!

As they were about to part, Yunxiao took out a warm, white jade pendant from her sleeve and handed it to Zhao Gongming.

The jade pendant was adorned with swirling auspicious clouds and faintly visible immortal light.

"Senior Brother, this is the 'Yunxiao Pendant' I refined with my own life force. Wear it close to you. If you encounter danger, you can activate this pendant, and it will block a full-power attack from a late Golden Immortal for you," Yunxiao said seriously. "Although Senior Brother possesses great Spiritual Power, the Primordial World is perilous, so you must be extra careful."

Zhao Gongming's heart trembled. He took the jade pendant, feeling a warm current flow through his heart.

This was not just a protective artifact, but also a token of Yunxiao's sincere affection.

"Thank you for your kindness, Junior Sister! I will remember this favor, Senior Brother!" He carefully put away the jade pendant and bowed deeply to the San Xiao.

After seeing the San Xiao off, Zhao Gongming turned back into his Cave Abode. The warm jade pendant in his palm seemed to retain Yunxiao's body temperature and a faint, delicate fragrance. He felt a pang of emotion; in this cold and cruel Primordial World, this genuine care from a fellow disciple was a rare warmth on his path forward.

He wore the Yunxiao Pendant close to his body. The wisps of immortal energy mingled with his own Magical Power, bringing a sense of peace.

Returning to the quiet room, Zhao Gongming sat cross-legged, not immediately attempting to break through his realm. He first calmed his mind and spirit, repeatedly pondering and refining the insights gained from discussing the Dao with the San Xiao, as well as the profound mysteries of the first revolution of the Nine Revolutions Chaos Divine Art, within the lake of his mind.

The path of cultivation requires both exertion and rest. Constant arduous practice is not as effective as a sudden moment of enlightenment.

He remained in this meditative state for over a month. His aura grew increasingly steady, like a piece of primordial chaotic stone, simple and unadorned, devoid of the sharp edge he possessed when he first mastered the divine art.

The surging power had been completely tamed and had become a part of him, as natural as moving his own limbs.

Until one day, when the first ray of morning purple energy arrived from the east, penetrating the restrictions of Luofu Cave and falling upon him, Zhao Gongming's tightly closed eyes suddenly snapped open!

In his eyes, chaotic light flashed and vanished, like the first Divine Light at the dawn of World Creation.

"The time has come!"

He murmured, his voice not loud, but carrying a decisive finality.

His cultivation at the Peak Early Golden Immortal stage had been honed to perfection, with no further room for advancement. It was time to knock on the door to higher realms!

With a thought, he waved his sleeve, and dozens of spirit stones and immortal jades, shimmering with various colors, flew out from his sleeve. As if alive, they landed precisely in different corners of the quiet room.

Immediately afterward, he formed hand seals, chanted incantations, and struck runes formed from Magical Power into the spirit stones.