Chapter 845

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

The Five Elements Return to Origin Jade grew slightly warm, and soft five-colored spiritual light seeped into Xu Ping'an's body, wandering slowly along his meridians; it not only nourished his meridians but also acted like a bridge, perfectly connecting the Five Elements spiritual Qi of heaven and earth with his magical power.

The Five Elements spiritual Qi, already docile by nature, now surged into his Qi Sea without the slightest obstruction, without a trace of stagnation.

In no more than half an incense stick's time, Xu Ping'an clearly felt five faint Qi vortices gradually condense and take shape within his Qi Sea.

The Metal Qi vortex displayed a cold, pale white light.

The Wood Qi vortex coiled with a verdant green light.

The Water Qi vortex circulated with a clear, moist black light.

The Fire Qi vortex pulsed with a blazing red light.

The Earth Qi vortex settled with a heavy yellow light.

The five Qi vortices were neatly arrayed, rotating slowly, not interfering with one another yet faintly resonating.

And this was precisely the "Five Elements Initial Perception" realm required by the first layer of the Five Elements Great Court Sutra.

The entire process was far too easy — no bottlenecks, no obstructions, not even much mental expenditure — as if he had always been in this realm and had merely awakened.

Xu Ping'an wore a faint smile at the corner of his mouth and tried mobilizing the five Qi vortices in his Qi Sea.

In an instant, his five fingertips respectively condensed a wisp of fine golden blades, a weak fireball, a tender green leaf, a crystalline water droplet, and a pinch of fine soil.

The five basic Five Elements techniques came effortlessly, without the slightest awkwardness, even more fluid than the techniques he had cast in the past.

He tried guiding the five Qi vortices to circulate according to the law of Five Elements Mutual Generation: the Wood Qi vortex nourished the Fire Qi vortex, the Fire Qi vortex warmed the Earth Qi vortex, the Earth Qi vortex gave birth to the Metal Qi vortex, the Metal Qi vortex generated the Water Qi vortex, and the Water Qi vortex in turn fed the Wood Qi vortex.

After one full cycle, his magical power flowed even more smoothly, and the five Qi vortices in his Qi Sea seemed to have become considerably more solid.

The Five Elements Return to Origin Jade's assisting effect grew increasingly evident; it continuously purified and channeled Five Elements spiritual Qi into his body, making the Qi Sea's vortices ever more solid, while also imperceptibly helping Xu Ping'an grow familiar with the control of Five Elements power.

Even though he had just entered the door, his application of Five Elements techniques was already far more proficient than that of ordinary cultivators.

After about an incense stick's time, Xu Ping'an slowly opened his eyes; a streak of five-colored flowing light flashed in the depths of his pupils — though it vanished in a blink, it was the subtle manifestation of achieving the Five Elements Initial Perception realm.

His expression was relaxed and calm, as if he had merely taken a nap and comprehended the first layer of the Five Elements Great Court Sutra.

Li Yueyao was the first to crowd over, her eyes full of curiosity, her tone carrying a hint of excitement: "Brother Ping'an, you've finished comprehending?"

Xu Ping'an nodded and waved lightly, the spiritual light dispersing into the air: "Mm!

The first layer is very simple; I've already entered the door.

Five Five Elements Qi vortices have condensed in my Qi Sea, and basic techniques can be cast proficiently."

He paused, then lowered his head to glance at the Five Elements Return to Origin Jade on his chest, a trace of delight flashing in his eyes: "This Five Elements Return to Origin Jade is truly extraordinary; with it assisting, comprehending the cultivation method saved a lot of effort, and my magical power has also become much purer."

Shi Feng exclaimed in admiration: "Ping'an truly possesses outstanding talent!"

Jiang Weirui and Mo Chen at the side said nothing, yet also nodded.

Su Qinghan thought secretly: "Xu Zhangqing, what virtue and ability do you have to possess such a son?"

Her own daughter — a pure love-brain, and both aptitude and comprehension are quite ordinary.

Unlike the person before her, not yet thirty years old and already at Golden Core stage, and with Five Elements Spiritual Roots to boot.

The key is his luck is also heaven-defying; this opportunity is practically a gift from heaven to him.

Xu Ping'an stood up: "Everyone's rested enough; let's return to the Ruins!"

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The group returned along the original path, but no one noticed that after they had gone far, in the stone niche where they had just rested, the closed seam of that spherical stone statue actually opened a fine crack, like an opened eye, silently gazing in the direction of the group's departure.

After about half a double-hour, Xu Ping'an and the others arrived at the Ancient Ruins once more.

But as soon as they drew near, they were stunned by the scene before them.

This place had become an Asura field; everywhere were damaged corpses and bloody mud, and broken magic tools were scattered all over the ground.

There were long swords, spiritual shields, and some damaged spirit talismans.

The air was thick with a dense bloody stench, nauseating.

Li Yueyao covered her mouth and nose, her voice trembling slightly: "Th-this... what happened?"

Shi Feng stepped forward to examine a corpse's wound: "The wound is covered in Metal-system and Earth-system Law traces; it should be the work of that Law Puppet.

Judging by the looks of it, after we left, other cultivators or Hunting Demon Teams couldn't hold back and tried to force their way into the Ruins to seize treasures, and all became dead souls under the Puppet's hammer."

Mo Chen swept his gaze over the ground full of corpses, his tone carrying a hint of coldness: "Greed knows no bounds; they thought they could take advantage of an opening after the Puppet's rampage.

They never expected that in the end it would all be loss outweighing gain."

The rest secretly rejoiced; fortunately they had listened to Xu Ping'an's suggestion and hadn't stayed behind.

Otherwise, the ones lying on the ground would have been them.

Xu Ping'an's gaze swept over the ground full of corpses, his expression calm, without the slightest ripple.

The Cultivation World has always been the weak prey to the strong; greed brings disaster, self-inflicted destruction — no one else to blame.

Before long, the group once again reached the Palace Gate of the hall.

That invisible light curtain still shrouded the entrance, and behind the light curtain, that Law Puppet stood quietly beside the stone platform, its red eyes still fixed dead on the gate.

The Xuan Iron Giant Hammer rested on the ground, emitting a heart-palpitating pressure.

By the looks of it, slaying those cultivators just now hadn't cost it much strength.

Sensing the aura of Xu Ping'an and the others, the Law Puppet's eyes instantly turned scarlet, a low roar issuing from its throat, and the Xuan Iron Giant Hammer abruptly lifted, smashing toward the light curtain.

Boom!

With a loud boom, the light curtain trembled violently, yet it did not shatter.

Seeing this, the puppet grew even more berserk; the power of the Metal and Earth laws surged, the white and yellow hues on the giant hammer deepened further, and it struck the light curtain in rapid succession, shaking the entire hall.

Xu Ping'an instructed everyone: "You all stay outside; I'll handle the puppet."

The moment his words fell, the Five Elements Return to Origin Jade on his chest lit up, and a five-colored light curtain instantly enveloped him, activating the Third Divine Ability — Chaos Shield.

At the same time, he activated the Five Elements Great Court Sutra; the five Qi Rotations in his Qi Sea spun rapidly.

"Break!"

Xu Ping'an shouted loudly, raised his hand, and flung out the Five-Colored Divine Light.

Boosted by the jade pendant, the divine light surged, transforming into a five-colored long rainbow that blasted toward the light curtain.

Hum—

With a soft sound, the light curtain was brushed away by the Five-Colored Divine Light and dissipated before everyone's eyes.

Seeing this, the Law Puppet roared, its giant hammer carrying world-destroying might, smashed fiercely toward Xu Ping'an; within the hammer's radiance were wrapped dense Metal and Earth law powers, and the air rippled in layers.

Without the light curtain's obstruction, no one could stop it anymore.

Xu Ping'an's expression did not change; he activated the Five Elements Escape Technique, borrowing the power of the Earth Law, his figure transforming into a streak of flowing light, easily dodging the puppet's attack.

Then his figure flashed, appearing behind the puppet.

The Five Elements Reincarnation activated; five spiritual lights burst forth, forming a Five Elements Reincarnation Array that trapped the Law Puppet inside.

Within the array, Five Elements Power flowed; gold, wood, water, fire, earth — five kinds of spiritual light intertwined, forming layer upon layer of attacks that repeatedly crushed the puppet.

Roar!

The Law Puppet grew even more berserk, wildly swinging the Xuan Iron Giant Hammer, trying to break free from the array's restraint.

But once the Five Elements Reincarnation Array is deployed, it will inevitably counter Metal and Earth; plus the Five Elements Return to Origin Jade's amplification effect, the array's power is greatly increased — the puppet's attacks striking it only stirred up ripples!