Chapter 1046 - Chapter 1046: Water and Fire Merge, Succession of the Five Elements Rule

Chapter 1046: Water and Fire Merge, Succession of the Five Elements Rule

Editor: Henyee Translations

“What remains now are the items left by Immortal Eastern River.”

Jiang Chengxuan’s voice echoed in the cave, tinged with a hint of melancholy. After briefly taking stock of their gains from the Immortal cave abode, the stone table before Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had been swept clean, leaving only an ancient and majestic storage ring quietly in place.

Speaking of Immortal Eastern River’s past days after so long, Jiang Chengxuan still felt a deep connection. Involuntarily, the image of Immortal Red Flame reappeared in his mind, perhaps influenced by the oath of Dao heart.

Facing him, Jiang Chengxuan always felt a mix of pressure and motivation. Like a towering mountain blocking his path, it did not make him want to retreat but rather ignited a fighting spirit within him.

“The scrolls and jade slips left by Immortal Eastern River are indeed as vast as a sea of literature,” said Shen Ruyan as she manifested the rule of life and death and delved into the ring, speaking slowly.

This storage ring could be said to be their greatest treasure from their journey to the Immortal cave abode.

It contained almost exclusively records about the Immortal Realm and the existence of ascension stones, seemingly the only treasures that Immortal Eastern River truly valued.

The rest of the materials and spiritual items were scattered throughout the Immortal cave abode as setups and opportunities, and perhaps, in the distant Jade Light Immortal Domain or the Golden Cloud Immortal Sect, Immortal Eastern River’s real collection might still remain.

Interested by the preserved tomes of Immortal Eastern River, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan each took out several volumes, engrossed in their reading.

These writings included perceptions and secrets about states beyond that of an immortal, such as understanding the great Dao, transformations of Dharmic power, and insights into realms—each a spark of inspiration for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan.

For cultivators at the level of Dao Mastery, even a few words from an Immortal could serve as profound maxims.

Having sorted through their findings, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan gradually entered a state of cultivation.

Moments later, leveraging the sudden insights brought about by the Immortal’s jade slips, they found secluded spots within the cave to begin closed-door cultivation, assimilating their recent epiphanies.

Jiang Chengxuan, now at the peak of Dao Mastery, did not plan to directly attempt a breakthrough to Mahayana. He aimed first to perfect the various Dao rules within him and reach a half-step into Mahayana.

With ample resources at his disposal, such a step was clearly not too difficult. With sufficient preparation, it was natural to execute each step perfectly, aligning with his character of steady progress.

Jiang Chengxuan sat cross-legged, deeply focused. He manifested the elemental forces of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth around him, forming a harmonious aura.

The next moment, with a flash of light in his hand, two Dao fruits appeared in his palm—the fruits of fire and water elements.

With the power of these fruits, he could easily bring the powers of water and fire to their peaks and, using these two forces as a catalyst, fully master the Five Elements.

Thinking thus, he did so. The Five Elements enveloped him, and both the water and fire Dao forces erupted, causing phenomena of tsunamis and volcanic eruptions.

The two Dao fruits, cast by Jiang Chengxuan, floated in the void, gradually melting away and releasing a continuous stream of water and fire Dao forces.

Streams of red and blue energy, easily manipulated by Jiang Chengxuan, spread throughout the Five Elements world, coloring the dome red and the ground beneath flooded with endless water.

These Dao fruits’ powers were not so gentle, especially as they were from opposing forces. Yet, for Jiang Chengxuan at this stage, absorbing both forces simultaneously was effortless.

After all, he had grasped the integration of even more complex Dao like life and death; by comparison, the discord between water and fire seemed too trivial. Moreover, the Five Elements Dao, having accompanied him the longest and fully comprehended, needed only these fruits to break the final barrier.

With the insertion of the Dao fruits’ dual forces, he quickly shattered this bottleneck. The Five Elements changed dramatically, powered by the robust forces of water and fire, each growing more potent.

Yet all this was under Jiang Chengxuan’s meticulous control. The Five Elements Dao cycled through its phases within the chaos, naturally finding a profound harmony. His mastery of the Five Elements Dao was achieved in just a moment.

Simultaneously, in another part of the cave, Shen Ruyan also absorbed the wind element Dao fruit. Streams of fierce wind were channeled into the thunder, roaring incessantly, as if summoning a storm.

The already violent thunder became even more destructive under the influence of the wind element Dao, while simultaneously, the Dao of life and death also flowed ceaselessly.

The introduction of the wind seemed to harmonize the furious, silent thunder and the Dao of life and death, infusing a balancing force between them.

However, this did not weaken their powers; instead, within the swirling winds, both Daos seamlessly merged, hinting at the emergence of a new, profound rule.

Clearly, the wind element Dao fruit Jiang Chengxuan had given was a delightful surprise to Shen Ruyan.

With the enhancements from various insights, she gradually entered a state of enlightenment, her realm soaring.

Indeed, this trip to the Immortal cave abode was particularly fruitful for Shen Ruyan. Within the legacy of Immortal Eastern River, she had acquired the rules of life and death, and during her comprehension of these rules, she also enhanced her understanding of other Dao rules.

This intangible gain was precious, undoubtedly elevating her talents.

Simultaneously, in terms of Dao heart, Shen Ruyan also underwent significant refinement. The opportunities of this adventure allowed her, who was originally falling behind, to catch up to Jiang Chengxuan’s pace dramatically.

Thus, it could be said that Shen Ruyan was the primary beneficiary of the Immortal cave abode.

In comparison, Jiang Chengxuan merely shortened his cultivation time, paving his way towards the Immortal Realm, as for him, with a cultivation achievement system in place, acquiring any feat was merely a matter of time.

As for their Shifu, Qin Shenwu, it goes without saying that his greatest gain was the existence of the ascension stone, which provided him with the confidence to enter the Immortal Realm, something he had little hope for previously.