Chapter 311: Five Elemental Spirit Power, A Powerful Foundation, and Self-Cultivation

Chapter 311: Five Elemental Spirit Power, A Powerful Foundation, and Self-Cultivation

As the first wisp of Five Elemental Spirit Power took form, Lu Qing's mind was instantly captivated.

Contrary to his expectations, the Five Elemental Spirit Power, forged from the fusion of five distinct spirit powers, was not a vibrant display of colors.

Instead, it appeared dull and gray, unremarkable at first glance.

Yet, this wisp of Five Elemental Spirit Power exuded an air of profound mystery. It encompassed all five elements in perfect harmony, each element complementing the others.

Just by sensing it with his mind, he could feel the immense power contained within.

It was far more potent than any of the single-attribute spirit powers he had refined before.

"I didn't expect it to be this easy to refine the Five Elemental Spirit Power. Could it be due to the unique nature of my body?"

According to the description of the Five Elemental Body Refining Technique, the most challenging part of cultivating this art was the initial step of refining the Five Elemental Spirit Power.

Combining five distinct spirit powers, each with its own attributes and interactions, required extreme caution.

The slightest mishap could result in chaos, with the spirit powers conflicting and causing a reverse flow of qi, ultimately leading to an explosion of the dantian and qi sea.

However, when Lu Qing refined the Five Elemental Spirit Power, he felt surprisingly relaxed.

The five attribute spirit powers offered little resistance to his fusion, allowing him to easily forge the Five Elemental Spirit Power.

Such an unexpected turn of events naturally left Lu Qing astonished.

The first thing that came to his mind was the nine strands of Origin Energy that had merged with his being.

Origin Energy was the manifestation of the fundamental essence of this world, possessing the extraordinary ability to evolve and encompass all things.

As his body had refined and absorbed nine strands of Origin Energy, it had naturally acquired a trace of this unique characteristic.

Perhaps it was this very reason why the five attribute spirit powers had become so docile, allowing him to refine and meld them without any resistance.

"It seems that the Five Elemental Body Refining Technique is indeed the most suitable cultivation art for me," Lu Qing thought with delight.

The biggest drawback of the Five Elemental Body Refining Technique was its slow progress in cultivation.

Now that he had smoothly refined the Five Elemental Spirit Power, he could significantly accelerate his cultivation speed.

At the very least, it wouldn't be slower than cultivating a single-attribute art.

With the formation of the Five Elemental Spirit Power, Lu Qing's dantian and qi sea also underwent a transformation.

The innate primal qi he had cultivated previously, already pushed to the periphery of his dantian, was further compressed by the emergence of the Five Elemental Spirit Power and its overwhelming might.

If not for the constraints of his dantian and qi sea, it might have escaped entirely.

At the same time, the Five Elemental Spirit Power seemed to yearn for that primal qi, as if it held a particular interest in it.

"Do you want to devour this primal qi?" Lu Qing found the situation intriguing.

He understood that the Five Elemental Spirit Power didn't possess consciousness; it was merely a natural phenomenon of energy consumption.

After some thought, since he had already refined the Five Elemental Spirit Power, the primal qi was of no significant use to him.

Moreover, in the path of cultivation, one should focus on a single art.

Having multiple dissimilar energies within the dantian and qi sea could hinder progress, unless one reached a special insight like his master, who could harmonize them to enhance his cultivation.

Thus, Lu Qing willed the primal qi within his dantian to surge towards the central Five Elemental Spirit Power.

Without hesitation, the Five Elemental Spirit Power unleashed a devouring force, relentlessly consuming the incoming primal qi.

Once all the primal qi was devoured, Lu Qing's dantian and qi sea became empty, except for the lone wisp of Five Elemental Spirit Power floating within.

Despite consuming a substantial amount of primal qi relative to its own volume, the Five Elemental Spirit Power only grew slightly stronger, with no significant changes.

Lu Qing sighed at the sight.

He had initially hoped that devouring such a large amount of primal qi would result in noticeable growth for the Five Elemental Spirit Power.

If that had been the case, he could have used the primal qi to nurture and rapidly strengthen the Five Elemental Spirit Power in the future.

After all, refining primal qi was a simple task for him.

With the immense power of his spiritual soul, he could, with a mere thought, absorb and refine vast amounts of earthly qi, transforming it into primal qi.

However, as the saying goes, there are no shortcuts to success. The vast amount of primal qi only resulted in a slight augmentation of the Five Elemental Spirit Power, highlighting the inefficiency of such a method.

"The gap between primal qi and spirit power shouldn't be this vast.

Yet, the might of the Five Elemental Spirit Power far surpasses ordinary spirit powers.

Aside from the excruciatingly slow cultivation speed, this art is indeed astonishingly powerful.

No wonder the various top-tier cultivation sects of the ancient cultivation era would collect it.

It seems they recognized the unique qualities of this cultivation art."

However, those who were accepted into the top cultivation sects were undoubtedly exceptionally talented and extraordinary geniuses.

These peerless geniuses often had high aspirations and focused primarily on realms beyond the Yuan Shen realm.

Naturally, few would choose to cultivate a slow-progressing art with a limit of only the Golden Core realm.

But for Lu Qing, who possessed a unique body constitution, the Five Elemental Body Refining Technique was the most suitable cultivation art.

"Let's test my cultivation speed first."

Lu Qing calmed his mind and began to cultivate, following the methods described in the Five Elemental Body Refining Technique.

As his thoughts turned, the spiritual energy between heaven and earth in the surrounding area was continuously peeled away from the higher-dimensional space by his powerful spiritual soul force.

It was absorbed into his body and refined in his dantian and qi sea.

Soon, a second wisp of Five Elemental Spirit Power appeared in his dantian.

Then a third, a fourth...

As Lu Qing focused entirely on his cultivation, the old doctor's eyes widened in surprise.

"Absorbing the five types of attribute spirit energies simultaneously, what cultivation art is Ah Qing practicing?"

In the old doctor's perception, the surrounding spiritual energy, the five attribute spirit energies of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, were all being absorbed by Lu Qing without any resistance.

Yet, far from showing any signs of discomfort, Lu Qing remained calm and serene, his face glowing with a radiant light.

It was clear that his cultivation was proceeding without any mishaps, and the unusual phenomenon was under his control.

This left the old doctor astonished, wondering what kind of cultivation art Lu Qing was practicing.

"Old Chen, is Ah Qing's cultivation going smoothly?"

Ma Gu and the others were still at the post-natal realm and couldn't sense the changes in spiritual energy.

However, they could feel that the aura emanating from Lu Qing was becoming increasingly formidable.

The overwhelming pressure they felt even from a distance made their hearts tremble.

"It's fine. Ah Qing is probably cultivating an extremely powerful art. Don't stray too far from me."

The old doctor also sensed that the aura coming from Lu Qing was exceptionally powerful.

He immediately instructed Ma Gu and the others not to leave his side.

That way, if something unexpected happened, he would still be able to protect them.

Fortunately, Lu Qing's cultivation remained steady.

Although the aura he exuded was powerful, there was no sign of it spiraling out of control.

"My cultivation speed is much faster than what's described in the Five Elemental Body Refining Technique."

Lu Qing looked at the egg-sized mass of Five Elemental Spirit Power in his dantian, a satisfied smile on his face.

According to the Five Elemental Body Refining Technique, it would take at least a month for a beginner to condense this amount of Five Elemental Spirit Power.

Yet, Lu Qing had achieved it in less than an hour.

His cultivation speed far surpassed not only those who had cultivated this art in history but also the powerful Golden Core cultivator who had created the art.

"With this cultivation speed, I'm already on par with the famous genius cultivators mentioned in the Li Huo Sect's legacy."

Lu Qing was very pleased.

It was worth it for him to have suppressed his realm before and only break through after reaching the Central Plains.

After enduring a tribulation, the benefits he gained were enormous, laying the most solid foundation for his future cultivation.

He even felt that as his cultivation progressed further, the advantages of his deep foundation would become increasingly apparent.

"Let's stop here with the condensation of Five Elemental Spirit Power.

Next, it's time for the real body refinement."

The Five Elemental Body Refining Technique was a body-refining art.

The path of body refinement involved using spirit power to temper the physical body and strengthen it.

The difference lay in the methods employed by each body cultivator, which varied from sect to sect.

Those who cultivated fire-attribute spirit power often used fire refinement, such as immersing themselves in lava and using the high temperatures and their spirit power to forcibly refine the impurities in their bodies.

Water-attribute spirit power cultivators preferred water refinement, such as diving into the deep sea and using their spirit power to control the deep-sea pressure and cold currents to temper their bodies.

In short, there were countless strange and wonderful methods used by various sects.

The Five Elemental Body Refining Technique also had similar methods, but they were even more extreme.

However, Lu Qing wouldn't need to use those methods until he reached a certain level of cultivation.

At the initial stages, he simply needed to control the Five Elemental Spirit Power to temper his body.

Lu Qing focused his mind and began to manipulate the Five Elemental Spirit Power, circulating it throughout his body to refine it.

The power of the Five Elemental Spirit Power was extraordinary. As he circulated his cultivation technique, the spirit power coursed through his body, nourishing and strengthening it with each passing moment.

"The first step of the Five Elemental Body Refining Technique is to nurture," Lu Qing explained to himself. "The Five Elemental Spirit Power contains the power of the five elements, which correspond to the five elements of the human body. It can nourish the physical body, making it more robust."

"This first step is about nurturing the body. However, relying solely on this method will only strengthen the body for a limited time before it reaches its limit and ceases to improve. When that happens, if one wishes to continue enhancing their physical form, they must progress to the second step of body refinement—to break."

"Using extreme force to shatter limitations and break free from shackles is the key to surpassing the body's limits and achieving further enhancement," he continued. "Those extreme body-refining methods employed by various sects are actually meant to force out one's potential and break through these limitations."

"However, with my current cultivation level, I am still some distance away from reaching the limits of this nurturing phase, so there is no need to rush," Lu Qing concluded.

As he channeled the Five Elemental Spirit Power through his body, his mind reflected on the various cultivation techniques outlined in the Five Elemental Body Refining Technique.

"Brother, your body is glowing!" exclaimed Xiaoyan, her eyes filled with wonder.

The others also noticed that Lu Qing, who was still cross-legged on the ground, now had a white glow emanating from his skin.

The radiant light seemed like a halo, enhancing Lu Qing's dignified and majestic aura, making him seem almost divine and untouchable.

After an unknown period, Lu Qing sensed that the Five Elemental Spirit Power in his dantian had been almost entirely consumed.

He knew that this cultivation session had come to a temporary end.

After assessing his physical condition, Lu Qing was pleased to find that his formidable spiritual soul, coupled with his precise control, had resulted in a significant enhancement of his body—an improvement of more than ten percent—from this first attempt at body refinement.

Although cultivation often yields faster results in the beginning, Lu Qing was still delighted with this pace.

According to the records of the Five Elemental Body Refining Technique, it would typically take at least a month or two to achieve this level of progress. Yet, he had accomplished it with his very first attempt.

As he gradually retracted his aura, Lu Qing opened his eyes and saw the others standing at a distance.

"Brother, you're awake!" Xiaoyan exclaimed joyfully as she saw the light fading from Lu Qing's body. She ran eagerly towards him.

The old doctor, seeing that Lu Qing had finished his cultivation, didn't stop her.

Xiaoyan rushed to Lu Qing's side, her face filled with curiosity as she examined his features. "What is it, little sister? Is there something on my face?" Lu Qing asked, puzzled by her intense scrutiny.

"Brother, I saw your body glowing just now. How did you do that?" she inquired.

"That was just a peculiar phenomenon that occurred during my cultivation. It's nothing special," Lu Qing replied with a smile.

"So, can I do that too if I become stronger by cultivating diligently?" she persisted.

Although Lu Qing didn't understand why she was so fixated on this question, he nodded affirmatively. "Of course. Didn't I tell you before? If you cultivate diligently, you'll be able to fly, and glowing like this will be a small matter."

"Really? Then I'll work even harder from now on!" Xiaoyan's eyes sparkled with determination.

Upon hearing this, Wei Zian's face lit up with envy.

Noticing his expression, Lu Qing smiled and said, "The same goes for you, Wei Zian, and Ma Gu. Now that you both have a strand of Origin Energy within you, once you fully absorb it, your aptitudes will undergo a transformation. Reaching the Precelestial State will surely be within your grasp then. After that, I'll teach you the Qi Ingestion Technique, and the path of cultivation will be open to you as well."

Wei Zian's spirit soared at these words, and he vowed, "Lu Qing, I will not let you down!"

Even Ma Gu wore a resolute expression. The man who once thought that attaining the Internal Organs Realm was a blessing in his lifetime now had a chance at a much greater destiny, thanks to Lu Qing. He was determined not to squander this opportunity.

Only Hu Zezhi's eyes dimmed slightly, but she quickly recovered and hid her emotions.

"Lu Qing, how did your attempt at comprehending the domain go?" the old doctor asked, breaking the brief silence.

Instead of inquiring about the cultivation technique Lu Qing had been practicing, he asked about his progress in understanding domains.

Lu Qing smiled faintly and extended his palm.

The old doctor's eyes widened in astonishment at the sight.

(End of Chapter)

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