The God of Heavens

Chapter 189 Refining the Five Elements

The path of cultivation lies in accumulation. Refining the five elements and forging yin and yang both require a massive amount of the essence of heaven and earth. If one were to rely entirely on collecting it oneself, it would take countless years. Now that he is in charge of the Yao Guang Holy Land, he naturally knows how to make good use of this resource.

A bounty notice spread throughout the holy land, immediately stirring up a huge wave of excitement.

"Have you heard? The Holy Son wants to exchange the precious elixir for the Five Elements Essence!"

"Yesterday, I exchanged a gourd of Gengjin essence for a Body Tempering Pill refined from the blood essence of a Sendai savage beast!"

"What's that compared to what you've got? Senior Brother Li and his fellow disciples were camped out in the Netherworld, collecting essence there—the essence of the sunflower water is inexhaustible! They've made a fortune!"

Throughout the sacred grounds, disciples were abuzz with discussion. Soon, gathering the five elements' essence became the most popular task at Yao Guang. Although many didn't understand why the Holy Son needed these ordinary items, why not exchange them for precious elixirs?
As for the higher-level solar and lunar essences, they need to be collected from the Sun Star and Moon Star in the Nine Heavens. For this purpose, Lin Yu specially prepared several rare pills, all of which were Immortal Platform Pills refined in conjunction with the Divine Spring of Yaochi.

The divine spring in the old Yaochi site is as large as a lake. Lin Yu is not afraid of running out of water and gives generous rewards. Even Ye Fan couldn't resist taking on a few missions. As for the issue of the divine spring water, he pretended not to see it.

The most precious item is the "Jiazi Longevity Pill," one of which can extend one's life by two Jiazi (60 years), and even holy rulers covet it.

In an instant, a wave of missions swept through the Yao Guang Holy Land. Disciples either traveled together to the stars to collect Yin and Yang essences or gathered the power of the Five Elements near the mountain gate. The entire Holy Land was bustling with activity, and the atmosphere was more enthusiastic than ever before.

Lin Yu sat in the center, welcoming all who came. Various kinds of vital energy continuously flowed into his cultivation ground, accumulating a solid foundation for breaking through to a higher realm.

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The Floating Island of the Holy Son of Yaoguang hangs in the sea of ​​clouds.

Ancient trees on the island reach for the sky, and the white jade flowers are as pure as snow, scattering shimmering light. Jade steps wind their way, and emerald grasses grow in abundance, with dewdrops shimmering with seven colors among the leaves, subtly containing rich essence.

Stepping into this realm is like entering a celestial palace, where auspicious omens abound and even the breath is filled with the spiritual essence of heaven and earth.

Lin Yu sat cross-legged in the void, surrounded by a hazy glow. As he circulated his profound energy, the five elements of true energy within his body began to undergo wondrous changes.

"Hell's Forge, forging all things!"

With a thought, Lin Yu caused the Hell Furnace hovering above his head to roar. The Five Elements Essence collected from the disciples of the Holy Land tumbled and was tempered in the furnace fire. Once the acquired Five Elements Essence entered Lin Yu's body, it was tempered and cleansed by the furnace fire, instantly transforming into bright and clear innate Five Elements True Qi.

This energy flows with radiance, pure and immaculate, and can transform into countless forms at will. What would take an ordinary cultivator several months to purify a wisp of the Five Elements essence, he can refine to its ultimate purity in an instant.

The jade bottle hung above his head, continuously pouring out divine essence. This divine spring from the Jade Pool, combined with the miraculous effects of the Hell Furnace, allowed Lin Yu's cultivation speed to far exceed ordinary people's imagination.

"The five elements cycle, returning to their origin!"

Five-colored divine light emanated from his five internal organs, and the innate five elements' true energy condensed into several beams of light, flowing endlessly through his meridians. Each beam of light contained the purest essence of the five elements, perfectly merging with the supreme divine power, making his divine power even more solid.

"Wow--"

Suddenly, a mighty river appeared in the void, with dragons and snakes churning amidst the misty vapors. In the blink of an eye, the river transformed into a raging sea of ​​fire, with fire dragons roaring; then the sea of ​​fire receded, transforming into a lush primeval forest, where all kinds of beasts galloped; the forest then transformed into mountains of gold and silver mines, and finally into endless yellow sand. The five elements evolved, endlessly regenerating.

This transformation has reached a level so realistic that it's indistinguishable from the real thing. Any cultivator below the Sendai Secret Realm would find it difficult to tell the difference.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Lin Yu slowly opened his eyes, his eyes swirling with five-colored divine light. He let out a soft breath, and the shimmering glow surrounding him gradually receded into his body.

"The five elements revolve, and I have just begun to understand the basics."

After three days of dedicated cultivation, Lin Yu had made some progress in the Five Elements Dao. With a light tap of his fingertip, lifelike Five Elements images immediately appeared in the void:
Azure waves surge, dragons appear and disappear; flames soar, phoenixes spread their wings; ancient trees reach the sky, birds sing; metal clangs, swords flash; finally, it transforms into mountains, majestic and imposing.

While this transformation is not as seamless as the perfect whole, it is already taking shape. In particular, the profound mystery of the mutual generation of the five elements has begun to reveal four or five parts of its true meaning.

"The Hell Furnace is truly wondrous."

Lin Yu examined his own body and discovered that the five elements of true energy within him had condensed into five crystalline orbs, slowly circulating within his internal organs. Although it had not yet reached a perfect state, it was already several times purer than it had been three days ago.

The divine spring water in the jade bottle has been used up by more than half, but the effect is indeed remarkable. The five elements essence collected from the disciples of the holy land has been transformed far more efficiently than expected after being tempered in the hell furnace and nourished by the divine spring.

"It seems that in another three to five months, the five elements will be in perfect harmony."

Lin Yu estimated his cultivation progress and had already made a plan in mind. He put away his cultivation technique, and the five elemental phenomena in the void dissipated.

As dawn broke, Yunlan arrived at the Holy Son's Sky Island of the Yao Guang Holy Land. Looking up, she saw Lin Yu sitting cross-legged on a blue stone by the cliff. Golden sunlight streamed in, gilding him with a golden edge.

The mountain wind howled, his robes billowed like waves, yet he remained as steady as a rock, his figure as majestic as a mountain and as calm as a deep pool.

"Junior brother, the auction is about to begin." Yun Lan stopped ten feet away and smiled as he transmitted his voice. "Thank you for making this trip, senior brother. How are the preparations going at the Taixu Sacred Realm?"

"Everything is ready." Yunlan's eyes gleamed with excitement. "Since the many functions of the Taixu Sacred Realm were developed, online transactions have been held many times. But this time, the scale is unprecedented. Many cultivators from the five regions have come, all for the Holy Son's precious pills."

"Especially that longevity-prolonging elixir, which has already attracted several old holy lords whose lifespans are nearing their end to come in person. Many powerful figures' patriarchs even arrived three days in advance, constantly inquiring about the elixir."

Lin Yu stood up and flicked his sleeves, causing the sea of ​​clouds below the cliff to ripple slightly with his movement: "Looks like this auction is going to be quite a spectacle."

"Entering the mysterious and profound, the spirit roams the vast emptiness."

As a beam of clear light swept across the sky, Lin Yu and Yun Lan appeared on the central square of the Beidou Divine City, the first level of the Taixu Sacred Realm.

This majestic divine city sits on the vast and boundless land, surrounded by seven great stars whose starlight cascades down like a silver waterfall, making the city walls shimmer with iridescent light.

“Every time I come in, this Sacred Realm of the Void leaves me in awe.” Yunlan looked up at the towering city walls and the boundless starry sky above and couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

The number of people connected to the Great Void Sacred Realm by the Big Dipper and Ziwei constellations corresponds to the number of stars in the sky. The Great Void Realm, like a dome, covers the entire Big Dipper region, allowing anyone, regardless of location, to participate in transactions remotely, without even needing to be physically present.

Although the ancient star Ziwei is also within the coverage area, it is too far away to reach. While communication via divine thought can be maintained, transporting items is extremely costly. Often, the value of the item cannot even cover the shipping cost, making it a truly unprofitable endeavor.

The two figures were shrouded in a hazy halo, their faces indistinct. This was the mystery of the Great Void Sacred Realm, where each person who entered could completely conceal their true identity.

If any cultivator attempts to cause trouble here, they are simply overthinking it. The Taixu Realm is a plane residing within Lin Yu's body, its internal laws forming a self-contained system, entirely different from the outside world. Any divine projection that comes here will be suppressed like that of a mortal.

Even if a supreme expert manages to intrude with their divine sense and manages to retain some of their strength, once chaos ensues, the marks of the gods will descend with overwhelming force, suppressing all unruly thoughts with supreme pressure.

"Let's explore this place together first. You must be a veteran player."

The city was very prosperous, with many palaces and wide ancient streets. The two walked along the main street paved with green jade. Shops lined both sides of the street, and various trading screens flickered in the air. Everything was available and extremely luxurious.

Mortals and cultivators mingled together, and indistinct figures could be seen haggling over prices everywhere, yet no one knew the other's true identity.

"Junior Brother's system is truly ingenious." Yun Lan lowered his voice. "Not only are transactions completely anonymous, but they can also be settled directly through the Divine City Bank. The commission alone will make the Holy Land a fortune every day."

"Many shops here have been rented out, and people from all the major holy lands in the Five Regions have come to guard them. But today, let's head straight to our own territory."

The two entered the central square, where a palace floated beneath the dome, like a fallen star. The temple was built with starlight as its framework and moonlight as its tiles, its thirty-six layers of eaves resembling starbursts.

From afar, it resembles a solidified giant star suspended in the void, its overwhelming power causing the heavens and earth to pale in comparison.

Upon entering the Yao Guang Divine Palace, the scene before one's eyes suddenly transforms. The endless void of the virtual world evolves here into a mysterious layout where there are boundaries within the city and heavens within the palace. Seventy-two white jade corridor bridges span the sea of ​​clouds, connecting various palaces and pavilions.

"Esteemed guest, would you like a guide?" A maid in a moon-white dress bowed gracefully. Her features were exquisite, and her smile was gentle; she was one of the people Lin Yu had converted.

Within the Yao Guang Divine Palace, thousands upon thousands of such NPCs perform their respective duties, maintaining the operation of the entire divine palace world.

This is something other forces can only envy. Their Baoque Divine Palaces have to send disciples to guard them, unlike the Yaoguang Holy Land where official NPCs do the work directly.

Inside the Treasure Pill Pavilion, a man in a crimson robe stood before the central display stand. His face was stern, and a flame-like pattern between his brows was faintly visible—clearly an image deliberately conjured in the Void Realm. Eighteen golden pills floated on the display stand within a light screen, each radiating a blazing aura.

"This...this is a divine pill refined with the blood of the Golden Crow?" The red-robed man's voice trembled slightly.

A maidservant standing beside the display stand immediately stepped forward, her voice clear and crisp: "Sir, you have a discerning eye. This is the Golden Crow Blazing Sun Pill, made primarily with the precious blood of the Golden Crow from the Sendai Secret Realm, supplemented with the Divine Spring of Life. After consumption, it can cleanse one of worldly dust and condense one's true Yang essence, greatly benefiting even powerful cultivators."

Upon hearing this, a dozen or so cultivators shrouded in starlight gathered around. Although their faces were obscured, their excitement was evident in the subtle fluctuations of their starlight.

"It can't compare to the legendary Sun Heart Sutra, which allows one's divine sense to soar like the sun in the sky," a cultivator murmured, "but it's still a rare treasure."

"Forty-nine thousand catties of Pure Source per pill?!" someone suddenly exclaimed. The price displayed below the booth made everyone gasp.

Whispers drifted from the starlight:
"This price"

"That's outrageous!"

"Although it is indeed a good product."

The man in the red robe suddenly laughed loudly: "Good! I want three!" As he spoke, he raised his hand and sent out a golden light that directly disappeared into the trading array under the exhibition platform.

The maidservant bowed respectfully and said, "Deal. Please move to the quiet room, sir. The elixir will be served immediately."

(End of this chapter)