As soon as Shen Gongbao returned to his quarters, he couldn't wait to take out the Primordial Dao Sigil. Although he didn't hold out much hope for it, he still wanted to see what kind of thing he had obtained at the cost of a Star-tier draw.
A gray, hazy rune floated in his palm. As soon as he touched it, the surrounding space rippled, and the candlelight in the quiet chamber froze strangely in mid-air. Shen Gongbao felt as if he had been transported to another world, where even the flow of time felt different.
"Could it be that this Primordial Dao Sigil isn't as trashy as I thought?"
A faint sense of anticipation rose in him, and he hurriedly brought up the system interface:
**Primordial Dao Sigil (Void)**
**Type:** Spatial Primordial Spiritual Object
**Effect:** Can cause acquired spiritual treasures to return to their origins and ascend to become primordial.
Seeing the introduction on the system interface, Shen Gongbao’s eyes widened. "Returning acquired to primordial? There actually exists such a treasure?"
One must know that primordial is primordial and acquired is acquired; apart from the Qiankun Cauldron of Nüwa, he had never heard of such a heaven-defying item in the Primordial World!
But what a coincidence!
Without hesitation, Shen Gongbao took out the Thunder Lord Whip—an acquired low-grade spiritual treasure that had been with him for years, yet had always been of low rank.
"Go!"
The moment the sigil touched the whip, blinding thunderous light surged into the sky! Shen Gongbao retreated again and again, but the excitement in his eyes could no longer be suppressed.
At the same time, a massive bolt of lightning appeared above Yuxu Palace, shooting straight up into the Thirty-Three Heavens! The entire Kunlun Mountain trembled, startling the cranes into flight and sending spiritual beasts running in terror.
Inside Yuxu Palace, Yuanshi Tianzun suddenly opened his eyes. His divine sense swept across the area, instantly locking onto the source of the lightning.
"Shen Gongbao? The aura of a primordial spiritual treasure?" Yuanshi Tianzun’s brows furrowed. Ever since confirming Jiang Ziya as the one destined to lead the God-Conferring Tribulation, he had treated Shen Gongbao as a discarded pawn. The disaster in the Ice Prison was specifically for this purpose. But now...
"Could it be that as the Great Tribulation approaches, the methods of divination are beginning to fail?"
"Even so, a primordial spiritual treasure shouldn't appear where Shen Gongbao is, should it?"
Yuanshi Tianzun tried to divine the heavenly secrets again, but all he saw was a fog. "The Great Tribulation is truly approaching; even I, a Sage, am no longer in control of my own fate!"
With a deep sigh, Yuanshi Tianzun reached out and shielded the heavenly secrets above Yuxu Palace. Although his movements were swift, someone had still caught the change.
In the Lingxiao Palace, the Jade Emperor sat high on his throne. Having just finished hearing the report from Taibai Jinxing, he suddenly saw a flash of lightning on the Haotian Mirror, and then saw Shen Gongbao holding the Rift-Shattering Thunder Lord Whip, exuding an overwhelming aura. He couldn't help but tighten his grip on the armrests.
"The Chan and Jie sects are not only full of talented individuals, but the treasures they possess are also out of reach. A primordial spiritual treasure of this level is only slightly surpassed by my Haotian Mirror and the Queen Mother's plain-colored cloud flag. Yet, this is merely a dharma treasure of a second-generation disciple of the Chan Sect. If this continues, how can our Heavenly Court truly rule the Three Realms?"
Hearing this, Taibai Jinxing hurriedly offered comfort: "Your Majesty, our Heavenly Court's rule over the Three Realms was ordained by the Dao Lord. Even if the Chan and Jie sects grow more powerful, they cannot go against the Dao Lord's will. Please set your mind at ease!"
"It's not enough!" The Jade Emperor rose abruptly. "The God-Conferring Tribulation must begin as soon as possible, otherwise our Heavenly Court will always be nothing more than a decoration. I shall go to Zixiao Palace immediately to seek an audience with the Dao Lord!"
...
Inside the quiet room, the thunderous light gradually faded. The whip in Shen Gongbao's hand had taken on a new appearance: purple electricity coiled around it, chaotic dao patterns flickered on its surface, and its pressure caused the surrounding space to distort slightly.
**Rift-Shattering Thunder Lord Whip (Upper-grade Primordial Spiritual Treasure)**
**Characteristics:**
1. Rips through space, instant thunder strikes
2. Comes with a Thunder Prison Domain
3. Growth-potential
Looking at the system prompt, Shen Gongbao’s fingertips trembled slightly. "An upper-grade primordial spiritual treasure..."
When the Primordial Dao Sigil (Void) turned the acquired into primordial, he had thought it would only upgrade the whip from an acquired low-grade to a primordial low-grade. The actual result far exceeded his expectations. The sigil had not only transformed it into a primordial treasure but had also boosted its grade directly to the upper level.
Even within the entire Chan Sect, the number of upper-grade primordial spiritual treasures was limited. The famous dharma treasure of their Vice Sect Leader, Daoist Randeng, the Spirit Lamp, was only an upper-grade primordial spiritual treasure. Finally, having moved past his previous state of having nothing, Shen Gongbao was now at the forefront of the crowd in terms of dharma treasures.
After a long while, Shen Gongbao suppressed his excitement and put the Rift-Shattering Thunder Lord Whip away. With a new weapon, it was time to test it out. Calculating the time, it wasn't too late yet, so he stepped out of his room.
The moment he stepped out, a task notification appeared before him:
【Optional Task 1: Unity and Friendliness (1/100)】
【Requirement: Act positively and gain the approval of fellow disciples and the Master】
【Time: Unlimited】
【Difficulty: Two stars】
【Reward: Approval of Yuanshi Tianzun and the disciples of Yuxu Palace】
【Optional Task 2: Unity and Friendliness (1/100)】
【Requirement: Use the laziest method to discipline the wildest brat】
【Time: Unlimited】
【Difficulty: One star】
【Reward: One bronze-tier draw】
Looking at the sudden task prompt, Shen Gongbao was confused. The names of the two optional tasks were identical—a situation he had never encountered before. If there was a difference, it was in their requirements.
Optional Task 1 required him to act positively and win the approval of Yuanshi Tianzun and his peers. In his previous life, that was exactly what he had done at Yuxu Palace. But the result? Even though he tried everything to please them, he didn't even get a pleasant look in return. He certainly wouldn't be choosing this option. In this life, whoever wanted to play the sycophant could go ahead; he had no intention of continuing that game.
But what did the second task mean? "Use the laziest method to discipline the wildest brat"—it didn't say specifically how to do it.
Just as Shen Gongbao was pondering, a figure came barreling toward him at high speed. Although Shen Gongbao had reached the mid Mysterious Immortal stage, he still felt a dull ache where he had been struck. Realizing who it was, he saw it was Nezha, the disciple of Taiyi Zhenren.
Before Shen Gongbao could speak, Nezha cursed first: "Do you not have eyes when you walk? Can't you see this young master is practicing with his Fire-tipped Wheels? How truly unlucky!"
Shen Gongbao couldn't help but speak up: "Nezha, you are being unreasonable. Do you know who I am?"
Nezha gave a disdainful laugh: "Aren't you just that animal, Shen Gongbao? I've heard my master speak of you. Now, hurry up and get out of this young master's way!"
Shen Gongbao was so angry he laughed. It turned out that not only did the brothers and sisters of Yuxu Palace look at him this way, but they even introduced him to their apprentices like that. A cold light suddenly flashed in Shen Gongbao’s eyes. In his previous life, he had endured such humiliation. But in this life...
*Snap!*
The Rift-Shattering Thunder Lord Whip lashed out like a viper, leaving a bloody streak on Nezha.
"This whip is to teach you that there is an order between the superior and the inferior," Shen Gongbao said coldly. "If you dare to be insolent again, the next whip will strike your primordial spirit!"
Half an hour later.
"Shen Gongbao, you bastard, let me go!"
"Shen Gongbao, I curse you to a miserable death! If you're man enough, take me down and we'll fight three hundred rounds!"
...
Next to a willow tree nearby, Shen Gongbao turned a deaf ear to Nezha's angry curses. He simply focused on tying the Huntian Silk into a neat, pretty bow, then looked with satisfaction at the suspended Nezha and nodded in praise: "This Huntian Silk really suits you. It seems Brother Taiyi has good taste!"
Hearing this, Nezha struggled even more violently, causing the willow branches to rustle: "You bastard Shen Gongbao, my master is Taiyi Zhenren, one of the Twelve Golden Immortals! How dare you treat me like this? Once I get down, I'll have my master peel your skin off!"
Shen Gongbao laughed instead of getting angry. "Oh? So you intend to tell Brother Taiyi? That’s perfect. I also want him to see how his precious disciple shows no respect for his elders."
With that, Shen Gongbao flicked his finger, tightening the Huntian Silk a few more inches. Seeing this, he clapped his hands and left, satisfied.
At the same time, a system notification appeared:
【Congratulations to the host for completing Optional Task 2: Unity and Friendliness (1/100). The bronze-tier draw is now available.】