Foundation of Defying Heaven and Changing Fate

That immense, vast, and terrifying pressure, as if it could suppress the four seas and eight wilds and overturn the universe, permeated the entire Cave Abode. Even the restrictions he had set up emitted a groaning sound of being unable to bear the burden.

"Good! Good! Good!" Zhao Gongming exclaimed three times, his ambition burning like a raging fire. "This is my foundation for survival! This is the basis for my defiance of fate!"

He had absolute confidence that with the optimized Sea-Calming Divine Pearls, he could fight and even suppress a Mid Golden Immortal cultivator!

This was merely the result of spending 1000 points on optimization.

If he were to gather one hundred thousand points in the future and deduce it to the level of a Chaos Spiritual Treasure, what kind of spectacle would that be?

Evolving into a Chaos Star Sea, transforming the twenty-four heavens into a nascent form of a chaotic universe...

The mere thought of the scene described by the System made Zhao Gongming's heart pound uncontrollably.

At that time, let alone a mere Randeng, even a high and mighty Saint might... he might not be entirely without the qualifications to contend with them!

After his excitement subsided, Zhao Gongming quickly calmed down.

One must eat one bite at a time, and walk one step at a time. The immediate priority was to accumulate Primordial Points as quickly as possible.

"Relying solely on absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy is still too slow," he frowned slightly.

Although the area around the Myriad Laws Return to Origin Pool was rich in Spiritual Energy, it was a Saint's dojo after all. Sneaking there was ultimately not a long-term solution.

His lucky breakthrough this time without punishment, and even receiving a reward, was due to his Master's magnanimity. However, if he were to push his luck, he might incur displeasure.

To efficiently obtain Primordial Points, he had to find another way.

According to the System's prompts, besides absorbing Spiritual Energy, killing enemies and completing chance encounters could also earn points.

Killing enemies... Although the Primordial World seemed peaceful now, with the Witch and Demon Clans in seclusion and the Human Race on the rise, the undercurrents were still turbulent. As a disciple of the Jiejiao Sect, randomly going out and killing indiscriminately would not only go against his Dao heart but also easily entangle him in karma, possibly leading to him being suppressed as a demonic cultivator.

Therefore, the remaining option was... chance encounters!

The Primordial World was vast and boundless, hiding countless ancient ruins, Innate Spiritual Roots, and even ownerless spiritual treasures. Each emergence was accompanied by great fortune and destiny.

"It seems it's time to leave the island," a resolute glint flashed in Zhao Gongming's eyes.

Jin'ao Island was good, but it was ultimately just a comfortable haven.

True powerhouses were all forged in the crucible of blood and fire, growing through repeated life-and-death struggles and the competition for opportunities.

He knew the plot of the Investiture of the Gods, which was his greatest advantage!

Although the Great Tribulation of Investiture of the Gods was still a thousand years away, and many events had yet to occur, there were always some eternal opportunity sites in the Primordial World.

For example, the Buzhou Mountain Ruins, the shores of the East Sea, the depths of the Sea of Blood...

As long as he planned properly and found an ideal "treasure land," the efficiency of acquiring Primordial Points, whether by collecting heavenly materials and earthly treasures or seeking Innate Spiritual Energy, would far surpass the present!

At this thought, Zhao Gongming no longer hesitated. He carefully stored the Sea-Calming Divine Pearls within his Dantian, nurturing them with his Golden Immortal mana. Then, he rose, removed the restrictions, and gazed resolutely at the boundless East Sea outside his Cave Abode.

Whether he would soar like a dragon or slither like a snake depended on this endeavor!

However, just as Zhao Gongming's Dao heart became firm, and he was preparing to seek his Master's permission to leave the island for his travels, a slightly respectful voice came from outside his Cave Abode.

"Is Senior Brother Zhao within? Junior Brother Shi Ji is here to visit on urgent business."

Shi Ji?

Zhao Gongming's eyebrows twitched slightly. He remembered this woman as a stubborn stone born in the White Bone Cave of Skeleton Mountain. After enduring tens of thousands of years, absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy and the essence of the sun and moon, she had finally transformed into human form. Later, she came to Jin'ao Island and joined the Jiejiao Sect as an Outer Sect Disciple.

Her disposition was tenacious, and her Dao heart was pure, making her somewhat of an anomaly among the many Outer Sect Disciples.

However, he had no prior dealings with her. What was the reason for her visit at this time?

Although he was puzzled, as a fellow disciple visiting, Zhao Gongming naturally had no reason to refuse. With a thought, the stone door of his Cave Abode slid open silently inward.

Outside the door stood a woman in a plain green dress, with a cold and clear demeanor, as tranquil as a mountain rock. It was Shi Ji. Behind her followed several unfamiliar Outer Sect Disciples, their expressions filled with awe and curiosity as they quietly observed Zhao Gongming's Cave Abode.

"Junior Sister Shi Ji, and all Junior Brothers and Sisters, please come in," Zhao Gongming said with a slight smile, stepping aside to invite them.

"We dare not disturb Senior Brother's cultivation," Shi Ji nodded slightly, leading the group into the Cave Abode. Her gaze swept over the extremely simple mountain cave, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, as if she hadn't expected her Senior Brother, who had gained fame among the Outer Sect Disciples, to reside in such a humble dwelling.

"May I ask why Junior Sister has come?" Zhao Gongming asked directly, without pleasantries.

Shi Ji's expression turned more solemn upon hearing this. She bowed to Zhao Gongming and said, "Senior Brother, we have come to request that you visit the Training Ground and guide our cultivation."

"Guide?" Zhao Gongming was somewhat surprised.

"Precisely," a burly and imposing disciple behind Shi Ji stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Senior Brother Zhao, you are our Outer Sect's Senior Disciple Brother and a Golden Immortal. We encounter many obstacles in our cultivation, and we implore Senior Brother to impart your wisdom and spar with us, so that we may understand the gap and strive to catch up!"

As soon as he spoke, the others chimed in, their words earnest, their eyes filled with longing and fighting spirit.

Zhao Gongming's gaze swept over them, and he instantly understood.

Most of these individuals were at the peak of Heavenly Immortal or had just stepped onto the threshold of Golden Immortal, currently at a bottleneck.

Jiejiao Sect disciples were generally fond of fighting and valued practical combat. Seeking breakthroughs through sparring with the strong was a common practice.

And he, having just broken through to Golden Immortal and received a reward from his Master, was the most suitable "strong practitioner" in their eyes.

This suits me perfectly...

A thought flickered in Zhao Gongming's mind. He silently asked the System in his heart, "System, can sparring with fellow disciples earn Primordial Points?"

[Ding! Detected Host's query. Engaging in discussions and sparring with cultivators of the same or higher realm can earn a small amount of Primordial Points, depending on the intensity of the battle and the outcome. If one can defeat a stronger opponent or gain insights during the spar, the point reward will be further increased.]

It's possible after all!

Zhao Gongming's heart immediately burned with enthusiasm. He had been worrying about how to accumulate points, and now this opportunity had presented itself. Although the points were not many, every little bit counts. More importantly, this was a safe, stable, and karma-free method of acquisition!

Furthermore, he also wanted to test the actual power of the optimized Sea-Calming Divine Pearls!