Chapter 51: Evolving the Five Elements! The Foundation of the Great Dao

This time, the preparations for paying respects to the Patriarch were not as elaborate as before.

Early the next morning, the disciples of the temple followed Fang Dongtian and Luo Daming to pay respects to the Patriarch, and Lin Xuan was naturally among them.

After the procedure was completed, the others left first.

Luo Daming and Fang Dongtian stretched their necks to watch.

Lin Xuan sighed and ignited the written sacrificial text in front of the Patriarch's statue.

The paper caught fire, and blue smoke rose.

The blue smoke appeared ethereal, yet it did not disperse, drifting directly toward the Patriarch's statue.

When the paper burned out, there was still no movement.

Luo Daming and Fang Dongtian looked at each other, and just as they were about to speak, the Patriarch's statue once again manifested a strange phenomenon.

A layer of hazy golden light appeared, though it was clearly a bit dimmer compared to the last time.

Just like before, a wisp of spiritual light flew out.

Having had the experience, Lin Xuan did not dodge, raising his hand to catch this golden light.

Afterward, he closed his eyes to comprehend this bestowal of the technique from the Patriarch.

And after the bestowal, the golden light on the Patriarch's statue dimmed directly and then vanished.

However, at this moment, Fang Dongtian and Luo Daming could not care about anything else, watching Lin Xuan nervously.

After a good while, Lin Xuan finally opened his eyes, his expression somewhat moved.

"How is it? What did the Patriarch bestow this time?"

Fang Dongtian asked nervously.

After all, this kind of thing had never happened to anyone else.

It was only the Lin Xuan before them.

"The Five Elements Evolution!"

Lin Xuan said softly.

Then Luo Daming and Fang Dongtian frowned in deep thought.

They certainly knew about the Five Elements.

But coming from Lin Xuan's mouth, it was likely not the one they were thinking of.

They were considering whether there were any relevant records in the books and classics they had read before.

But after thinking for a while, both of them shook their heads.

"This is a cultivation method for purifying the Nidan Fa, which can be considered the path to take after the Golden Core is formed."

Seeing the expressions on the two, Lin Xuan began to explain.

"Another technique that is only useful after the Golden Core?"

Fang Dongtian nodded upon hearing this.

"The cultivation process of the Nidan Fa is not pure; even if a Golden Core is formed, the Golden Core is still a chaotic mass. One must use the Qi of the Five Elements to wash and refine it, making the Golden Core clear and transparent, and finally, the core will gestate into a Nascent Soul."

Lin Xuan said.

"We indeed have such a saying; those can truly be considered Immortal figures."

Luo Daming sighed with emotion upon hearing this.

"In fact, from starting Life and Nature Cultivation and practicing Qi, to succeeding in Foundation Establishment, and then forming the Golden Core, all of it is the foundation."

Originally, having formed the Golden Core, Lin Xuan actually felt quite proud in his heart.

But now, from the Five Elements Evolution technique, Lin Xuan saw that there was still a very long road ahead.

In fact, after obtaining the Triple Inversion of Life, he had considered whether to attempt the Qi-transformation of the Golden Core.

But he had not made up his mind.

After all, the Golden Core was his own foundation; if something really went wrong, it would be too late for everything.

He had no obsession with the Triple Inversion of Life and did not need to do such a thing.

Moreover, whether the success of the third stage could truly lead to ascension as an Immortal was all speculation.

But now, the Five Elements Evolution technique provided a clear subsequent path.

It was somewhat different from the four realms of cultivation praised by the masses.

If one had to compare, whether it was practicing Qi, Foundation Establishment, or cultivating the Golden Core, they were all foundations.

If one were to compare it to the beginning of heaven and earth.

Then forming the Golden Core was like the initial formation of a planet, and what followed was the most important part.

This would determine whether this planet would be a lifeless planet or a vibrant one.

Understanding this matter now was naturally a good thing for Lin Xuan.

Being able to clearly understand his future path of cultivation already surpassed many people.

In the hall where the Patriarch was worshipped, Luo Daming and Fang Dongtian were left speechless by Lin Xuan's words.

Forming the Golden Core is only considered the foundation?

Was this saying that they, who hadn't even formed a Golden Core, hadn't even finished laying the foundation?

"Alright, since that is the case, you must not be negligent."

Fang Dongtian finished speaking, turned around with his hands behind his back, and left.

Luo Daming watched Fang Dongtian leave and looked at Lin Xuan.

"Master, rest assured, I will cultivate quietly in the mountains afterward."

"No, that's not what I meant, and you don't need to do that; your current cultivation realm is already very high.

What I want to say is, could you please remind those two Immortal Family members by your side?"

Luo Daming's cultivation realm is not even as high as Fang Dongtian's, so he cannot offer Lin Xuan any guidance at all right now.

Moreover, his own cultivation has been stagnant for a long time.

After all, he has to worry about the affairs of the entire Baiyun Guan, or rather, the Quanzhen Longmen Sect.

"Hmm, I also plan to take some time to educate them later; besides, I had someone leave the motorcycle at the foot of the mountain."

Hearing Luo Daming bring up the matter of Qing Bai Er She, Lin Xuan nodded and said.

"That's good, after all, it really isn't appropriate for them to be like that on the mountain."

Luo Daming breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

"Alright then, if you need anything, just say so, and I will do my best to arrange it."

"I don't need anything for the moment, so shall I head back now?"

Lin Xuan shook his head at these words, then said.

Luo Daming naturally would not stop him.

When Lin Xuan returned, Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing were waiting quietly at Lin Xuan's residence.

Beside them lay two stacks of brand-new books.

These were the things Lin Xuan had asked Huang Ming to prepare, and they had now been delivered.

Lin Xuan flipped through them briefly and nodded.

None of the content was complex; it was just some common knowledge.

After all, the two snakes did not need to take academic exams.

It was enough for them to memorize the common knowledge they ought to know.

As for the characters, they already knew them; what Lin Xuan was actually doing was supervising them to ensure they memorized these things.

Over three hours passed, and by noon, Huang Ming delivered the meal.

Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing both breathed a sigh of relief.

It wasn't that it was difficult, but for them, the act of studying was certainly uncomfortable.

"You have free time this afternoon, but if you cause any trouble, my discipline will become very strict."

After the meal, Lin Xuan exhorted the two snakes.

"We understand, Benefactor!"

Upon hearing they didn't have to study in the afternoon, Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing naturally both breathed a sigh of relief.

After they left, Lin Xuan closed the room door.

Practicing the Five Elements Method involves using the Qi of the Five Elements to refine the inner dantian; if one doesn't mess around, there is no danger.

However, the time required will be relatively longer.

Of course, if one messes around, then that is not necessarily the case.

Lin Xuan naturally would not mess around blindly.

When practicing cinnabar fire previously, he had gained quite a bit of understanding and familiarity with the fire aspect of the Five Elements.

Lin Xuan decided to start with fire.

Furthermore, he had the experience and assistance of the cinnabar fire.

The speed of refining with fire might be very fast.

However, the specifics could only be truly judged after practicing.

Sitting cross-legged and focusing his mind, Lin Xuan closed his eyes slightly.

Between breaths, the cinnabar fire appeared along with his breathing.

A scorching aura emerged, but it was well-controlled by Lin Xuan.

With every inhalation and exhalation, the cinnabar fire seemed as if it had a life of its own.

If someone skilled in observing Qi were present now, they would certainly be able to see some clues.

Drawing Qi into the body to refine the inner dantian.

The foundation of cultivation begins with fire.

Outside, Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing turned their heads to look at Lin Xuan's meditation room.

In their perception, Lin Xuan's room was like a volcano currently brewing.

They could feel that terrifying scorching heat.

Yet, this heat did not affect the surrounding environment.

"We must be obedient."

After the two snakes exchanged a glance, they said in unison.