Chapter 311: Five Elements Spiritual Power – Unyielding Foundation, Cultivating the Body

As the first thread of Five Elements Spiritual Power coalesced, Lu Qing’s spirit instantly became entranced.

The resulting energy was not the vivid, colorful force he had imagined. Instead, it appeared as a dull, gray haze—unimpressive at first glance.

Yet this subtle thread pulsed with profound mystery. Complete in all five elements, it carried an aura of perfect balance, a sense of Yi that felt whole and harmonious. Merely touching it with his spirit, Lu Qing sensed its immense power—far surpassing the single-attribute Spiritual Forces he had previously cultivated.

“Unexpected… I managed to forge the Five Elements Spiritual Power so easily. Is it because of my unique body?”

According to the Five Elements Body Cultivation Scripture, the most difficult step in mastering this Combat Technique was precisely this—fusing five distinct, mutually opposing Spiritual Forces into one. The process demanded extreme caution. One misstep could trigger chaotic clashes, disrupt the flow of Qi, reverse blood and Qi, and even cause the Dantian Qi Hai to explode.

Yet, when Lu Qing had fused the five elements, the process had felt effortless. The five forces had offered no resistance, merging smoothly under his will. He had formed the Five Elements Spiritual Power with astonishing ease.

This unexpected success filled him with wonder.

His first thought turned to the nine Benyuan Qi that had fused into his body. Benyuan Qi was the manifestation of the world’s primordial essence—capable of evolving and embracing all things. Having consumed nine such threads, his body had naturally absorbed a trace of that same inclusive nature. That must be why the five elements had submitted so willingly, allowing him to mold them without conflict.

“Then it seems… this Five Elements Body Cultivation Scripture truly is the perfect Combat Technique for me,” Lu Qing thought with delight.

The scripture’s greatest flaw was its painfully slow cultivation speed. But now, with such a smooth breakthrough, his progress could accelerate dramatically—certainly not slower than any single-element technique.

Once the Five Elements Spiritual Power formed, the Dantian Qi Hai underwent a transformation.

The previously marginalized, formless Xian Tian Qi—originally cultivated without any elemental affinity—was now pushed even further to the edge. The moment the Five Elements Spiritual Power emerged, its overwhelming presence forced the Xian Tian Qi into a tight, compressed mass. Had it not been bound by the Dantian, it might have fled entirely.

At the same time, the Five Elements Spiritual Power gave off a faint, almost instinctive craving—like it was drawn to the Xian Tian Qi.

“Wants to devour these Xian Tian Qi?” Lu Qing mused.

He knew it wasn’t conscious desire. It was merely the natural law of energy consumption.

After a moment’s thought, he decided: since he had now achieved the Five Elements Spiritual Power, the leftover Xian Tian Qi was useless to him. Moreover, spiritual cultivation demanded focus. Mixing multiple foreign energies in the Dantian was dangerous. Only a Master like the old ancestor could harmonize such forces. For ordinary cultivators, even if things seemed stable at first, the long-term risk was inevitable.

So Lu Qing gave a subtle mental command. The Xian Tian Qi surged from the periphery, rushing toward the center—toward the Five Elements Spiritual Power.

Without hesitation, the Spiritual Power unleashed a devouring force, greedily consuming the incoming Qi.

When all the Xian Tian Qi was gone, the Dantian Qi Hai was utterly empty—save for a single, radiant thread of Five Elements Spiritual Power floating in its core.

Even after devouring such an abundance of Xian Tian Qi, the Spiritual Power had only grown slightly stronger—barely noticeable.

Lu Qing sighed.

He had hoped that such a feast would visibly expand the power. If so, he could have used Xian Tian Qi as nourishment to rapidly grow the Spiritual Power. After all, forming Xian Tian Qi was effortless for him. With his overwhelming Spirit Soul Power, he could draw vast amounts of primordial energy from the higher realms, refining it into Zhen Qi in an instant.

But now, he realized—there were no shortcuts in this world.

So much Xian Tian Qi had only granted a fraction of growth. The efficiency was laughably low. It was far better to simply cultivate the Five Elements Body Cultivation Scripture step by step.

“Originally, the gap between Zhen Qi and Spiritual Force shouldn’t be this wide. But the power of the Five Elements Spiritual Power… it far exceeds ordinary Spiritual Forces. Aside from the slow cultivation speed, this Combat Technique is truly astonishing. No wonder the great sects of the ancient immortal era treasured it so highly. Clearly, they recognized its unparalleled uniqueness.”

Still, those who joined the top-tier sects were prodigies—geniuses with lofty ambitions. Most looked beyond the Dantian, aiming for the realm of the Soul and beyond. Few would waste time on a technique with such a slow pace and a limit capped at the Golden Core Realm.

But for Lu Qing—whose body was uniquely suited—this scripture was nothing short of ideal.

“Let me test my cultivation speed.”

Lu Qing calmed his spirit, activated the Combat Technique, and began following the method outlined in the Five Elements Body Cultivation Scripture.

As his mind moved, the surrounding Qi—gold, wood, water, fire, earth—was instantly drawn from the higher realms by his mighty Spirit Soul Power. It surged into his body, spiraling into the Dantian Qi Hai for refinement.

Before long, a second thread of Five Elements Spiritual Power emerged.

Then a third. A fourth…

As Lu Qing focused completely, Old Doctor’s eyes widened slowly.

“Absorbing all five elements at once… What Combat Technique is A Qing cultivating?”

In Old Doctor’s perception, all five elemental Qi were being drawn in without resistance. Not only was A Qing unaffected—he remained calm, even radiant, his face glowing with a subtle, divine light.

Clearly, this was no accident. This was controlled, deliberate cultivation.

Old Doctor was stunned. What kind of technique could allow such a feat?

“Master Chen, is A Qing’s cultivation going alright?” Ma Gu and the others, still in the Post-Heaven Realm, couldn’t sense Qi fluctuations. But they felt the terrifying presence growing around Lu Qing. Even from a distance, the oppressive aura made them tremble.

“No need to worry,” Old Doctor said, his voice firm. “A Qing is mastering a powerful Combat Technique. Stay close—don’t wander too far.”

The power radiating from Lu Qing was overwhelming, yet perfectly contained. No signs of chaos. No danger.

“With this speed, I’m far ahead of what the scripture claims,” Lu Qing smiled, gazing at the egg-sized mass of Five Elements Spiritual Power in his Dantian.

According to the scripture, forming even a handful of such threads at the beginning should take a full month. But Lu Qing had done it in less than an hour.

His progress was not just faster than historical records—it surpassed even that of the legendary Golden Core-level master who had created the technique.

“This speed… rivals the great geniuses recorded in the Li Hua Zong Chuan Cheng.”

Lu Qing felt deeply satisfied. All his self-restraint—holding back his cultivation level, waiting until Zhong Zhou to break through—had been worth it. After the tribulation, the rewards had been immense. He had laid the most solid foundation for his future cultivation.

He even believed that as he advanced, the benefits of this deep foundation would only grow greater.

“Enough with refining the Five Elements Spiritual Power. Now comes the real cultivation—body refinement.”

The Five Elements Body Cultivation Scripture was a body cultivation technique. At its core, body cultivation meant refining the physical form using Spiritual Force—each cultivator employing different methods.

Fire cultivators used fire to purify, enduring molten lava to burn away impurities. Water cultivators plunged into abyssal depths, using their Spiritual Force to withstand crushing cold and pressure. Every sect had its own unique, often extreme, methods.

The Five Elements Body Cultivation Scripture had such methods too—but they were reserved for later stages. At the beginning, Lu Qing only needed to directly use the Five Elements Spiritual Power to refine his body.

He focused, channeling the power through his meridians. As it circulated, the Spiritual Force touched every cell, gradually nourishing and strengthening his body.

“The first step of this scripture’s body refinement is Yang Shen—nourishing. The Five Elements Spiritual Power aligns with the body’s five elements, nourishing it from within. This is the stage of nourishment. But merely nourishing won’t last. Eventually, the body reaches its limit. To break through, one must enter the second stage—Po—breaking the limit with extreme force, shattering the shackles.”

“Most sects’ extreme methods exist to force the body to its breaking point, unlocking its hidden potential. But for now, my body still has room. No rush.”

As he continued, the core principles of the scripture unfolded in his mind.

“Brother’s body is glowing!” Xiao Yan whispered in awe, eyes wide with wonder.

Others saw it too—Lu Qing, sitting cross-legged on the ground, now radiated a soft, white light from his skin. The glow shimmered like mist, forming a halo around him, giving him an almost divine presence.

How long it lasted, Lu Qing didn’t know.

Eventually, he sensed that the Five Elements Spiritual Power in his Dantian had been nearly depleted.

The session was over—for now.

He examined his body. With his overwhelming Spirit Soul Power and precise control, he concluded: his body had grown stronger by at least ten percent.

Though early cultivation usually brought rapid gains, this speed still astonished him.

According to the scripture, reaching this stage normally took one or two months. But he had achieved it in just one session.

He slowly retracted his aura and opened his eyes.

The first thing he saw was the group of people, standing far back.

“Brother! You’re awake!” Xiao Yan squealed, running toward him with childish excitement.

Old Doctor, sensing the end of the cultivation, gave no objection.

Xiao Yan dashed up, peering closely at Lu Qing’s face.

“Why? Is there something on my face?” Lu Qing chuckled, bemused.

“Brother, I saw your body glowing! How did you do that?” Xiao Yan asked.

“It’s just a side effect of cultivation. Nothing special,” Lu Qing smiled.

“Can I do that too, when I get stronger?” the little girl pressed.

Though he didn’t understand her fixation, Lu Qing nodded firmly.

“Of course. I told you before—just keep training, and you’ll be able to fly. A little glow? That’s nothing.”

“Really? Then I’ll train even harder!” Xiao Yan’s eyes sparkled with determination.

Wei Zian, watching, couldn’t hide his envy.

Seeing his longing, Lu Qing smiled again. “Ma Ye, Zi An—both of you now carry a Benyuan Qi within. Once you absorb it fully, your cultivation base will transform. Reaching the Xian Tian Jing will be no problem. Then I’ll teach you the Qi Ingestion Method. The path to immortality won’t be far.”

Wei Zian’s spirit soared. “Lu Qing Doctor, I won’t let you down!”

Even Ma Gu looked resolute. Once, he had thought entering the Nei Fu Jing was his greatest dream. Now, Lu Qing had given him a chance far beyond that. If he failed to seize it, he’d be a fool.

Only Hu Ze Zhi’s gaze dimmed slightly—before she quickly composed herself, hiding her emotions.

“A Qing, how did the Domain comprehension go?” Old Doctor asked.

He didn’t ask about the technique. Instead, he inquired about Lu Qing’s understanding of the Domain.

Lu Qing smiled faintly, raising his palm.

The moment he did, Old Doctor’s eyes widened sharply.

(End of Chapter)

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