Chapter 62: Li Rui’s Relief

Upon hearing this, True Lord Fan could not help but laugh.

Her Five Elements Divine Warrior was not the ordinary Five Directions Divine Warrior practiced by those crooked sects. It was refined by harnessing the essence of Northern Gui Water. Even if it was damaged, it could slowly recover by absorbing water spirit energy.

“Just do your best. The rest is none of your concern!”

With that, the Elder pointed a finger. The massive Gui Water Divine Warrior seemed to come alive, letting out a mighty roar. In its hand, a cold, blue, sharp energy gathered, transforming into a towering, translucent water-light greatsword that slashed through the air.

The power of Gui Water was vast and bitterly cold.

At that moment, even the several stewards nearby felt their hairs stand on end. A chill almost froze their spiritual awareness.

For a moment, they looked horrified, quickly backing away.

Lin Yuan’s expression remained unchanged. Today was an assessment of cultivation and Daoist techniques. He definitely could not use the treasure within him. Moreover, he had to display as much as possible the Daoist techniques that came with the “Five Elements Return to Origin Scripture.”

“Five Elements Dao Lotus!”

The Five Elements Dao Lotus was a Daoist technique that required gathering the refined energies of the Five Elements. Having now mastered the Five Elements Thunder Method and integrated the principles of the Five Elements into the “Taixiao Dao Ming Scripture,” his Innate Magical Power had evolved into Five Elements magical power. Using this technique made it even more formidable.

Vast sword light after sword light slashed down. Yet, no matter which blind spot the sword light aimed for, brilliant, multicolored Five Elements Dao Lotuses would always appear in time to catch the light, preventing it from advancing even a fraction.

In front of the Daoist institute, True Lord Fan was slightly stunned.

She naturally knew of the Five Elements Dao Lotus technique. Although it was a superior Daoist technique, compared to some Primordial Spirit Daoist techniques, it still fell short.

But Lin Yuan had actually cultivated the Five Elements Dao Lotus to such a degree.

It was almost no inferior to some Yin Spirit Daoist techniques.

But in just an instant, True Lord Fan’s expression changed slightly. Lin Yuan beckoned with his palm, and a large mass of five-colored thunder light appeared above it.

“This disciple has also mastered the Five Elements Thunder Method? Wait!”

It was too late to speak up!

Boom! Rumble!

Several thunderclaps sounded!

The vast five-colored thunder light, like over a dozen streaks of five-colored flowing light, spanned several dozen yards. It smashed through the Gui Water Divine Warrior like crushing dry weeds and smashing rotten wood, riddling it with countless holes.

The Gui Water Divine Warrior looked down at the dozen or so holes that had suddenly appeared in its chest. It stood motionless. After a few breaths, it suddenly exploded into countless shards of water-light.

Several stewards saw clearly. The core Gui Water Spirit within that Divine Warrior had even been shattered by the five-colored thunder light!

This had completely destroyed that Gui Water Divine Warrior!

The power of that thunder method was astonishingly great.

For a moment, the area before the Daoist institute fell strangely quiet.

Pairs of eyes silently watched this scene.

The cultivation of this Innate Dao Body was even more formidable than imagined!

Li Rui, standing to the side, had not spoken for a long while. Facing that terrifying thunder light, his expression was stiff, and his palms were covered in cold sweat.

If according to plan, after the rumors spread and he went to issue a challenge, could he be confident of suppressing his opponent?

The answer was no!

Not a shred of confidence.

He practiced an extremely superior Foundation Building Method among the many Dharma Lineages and Daoist institutes of Great Zhou. Relying on the strength of the Prince’s estate, he had cultivated quite a few powerful Daoist techniques and Magical Artifacts.

Among cultivators of the same rank, he was considered outstanding, and his combat experience was rich. This was the source of his confidence.

But facing a cultivator who had mastered the Five Elements Thunder Method like this, he suddenly realized his chances of winning were truly not great!

Forget about breaking the other’s defense. Under this level of Five Elements Thunder Method, just a few bolts of that thunder light would blast through the defensive treasure within his body.

If he truly fought this opponent on a dueling platform, the one who would end up humiliated would undoubtedly be him, not Lin Yuan. Li Rui felt immensely relieved at this moment, thankful that he had not yet truly crossed swords with this person.

“So fortunate, so fortunate!”

At that moment, the middle-aged man in luxurious clothes also glanced at Li Rui. Seeing the other’s stiff expression and forced smile, he sighed inwardly.

Among the many Mystic Gate Dharma Lineages, those who could cultivate Mystic Gate thunder methods were already few.

And those who cultivated a Five Elements Thunder Method of such power were even rarer.

Mastering the Five Elements Thunder Method gave one no ordinary advantage among cultivators of the same realm!

No wonder Li Rui’s heart was drumming.

Fan Yunxian’s eyes now held clear surprise as she looked Lin Yuan up and down. After a moment, she said,

“This one remembers, the ‘Five Elements Return to Origin Scripture’ does not contain a method for cultivating the Five Elements Thunder Method. From where did you learn to cultivate it?”

Lin Yuan’s expression did not change. He had already prepared an explanation for this.

Calmly, he replied, “Elder, you may not know. My Innate Dao Body is innately skilled in controlling thunder. After mastering the ‘Five Elements Return to Origin Scripture,’ I naturally came to understand it!”

Hearing this, Fan Yunxian nodded. This was not strange. Many young geniuses possessing Dao Bones or Immortal Roots had more or less some mystical abilities of their own.

Lin Yuan seemed like excellent material for cultivating thunder methods.

“A pity. If Master Uncle Qianzhen had not previously undergone Corpse Liberation, he would have been overjoyed to see you!” As she spoke, a trace of regret flashed in this Elder’s eyes.

Upon hearing this, the other stewards exchanged glances, their expressions each carrying a hint of silence.

That Master Uncle Qianzhen was a Scattered Immortal Elder behind the Yuanling Grotto-Heaven. During a conflict, a moment of carelessness led to his defeat at the hands of that Yao Clan Immortal. Shortly after returning, he underwent Corpse Liberation!

This Scattered Immortal Elder, skilled in thunder methods, was considered one of the backbones of the Yuanling Grotto-Heaven. His Corpse Liberation also dealt a significant blow to the Yuanling Grotto-Heaven’s vitality. The pressure from the other eight Grotto-Heavens of the Chengyuan Immortal Sect suddenly increased considerably.

Competition and contention in many areas became somewhat strained!

With a slight sigh, she glanced at the Gui Water Divine Warrior shattered into pieces. Fan Yunxian withdrew her gaze and looked at Lin Yuan with a smile.

“Since you have passed the test, I, Fan Yunxian, in my capacity as True Inheritor of the Right Hall of the Yuanling Grotto-Heaven, hereby announce that from this day forward, you are granted the status of Inner Sect Disciple of the Yuanling Grotto-Heaven!”

“Upon returning to the Yuanling Grotto-Heaven, this one will report to the sect and request that the main lineage grant you the Yuanling Robe, the True Spirit Sash, the Inner Sect Jade Token, and all the other benefits of an Inner Sect Disciple, to officially confirm your status!! I hope you will diligently cultivate henceforth, not wasting this Immortal opportunity!”

Lin Yuan performed a slight half-bow, a hint of a smile appearing in his eyes.

He did not particularly covet the many benefits of an Inner Sect Disciple. However, as an Inner Sect Disciple, he would now be able to enter the Inner Sect Scripture Repository Tower and access those thirteen Earth Immortal orthodox methods, or the Four Methods and Four Formulas!

This was good news.

To the side, seeing this, several stewards stepped forward. They looked towards the many Outer Sect Disciples and Provisional Inner Sect Disciples and announced loudly,

“Disciples, step forward and pay your respects to Senior Brother Lin of the Inner Sect!”

The faces of the many Outer Sect Disciples and Provisional Inner Sect Disciples changed slightly, especially the dozen or so Provisional Inner Sect Disciples. A sliver of unwillingness surfaced in their hearts.

To enter the Chengyuan Immortal Sect, they were all prideful talents from local Daoist institutes. Who among them had ever admitted inferiority?

What was so great about entering the Inner Sect?

Many of their elders behind them were True Inheritors or Elders of various great Dharma Lineage sects. Some had even visited various Immortal Mountains and met numerous Dharma Lineage Immortals.

What was a mere Inner Sect Disciple?

But the Chengyuan Immortal Sect had its own set of rules. They could not give others a handle against them.

Thus, all unwillingly bowed, cupped their hands in salute, and said,

“We congratulate Senior Brother Lin on entering the Inner Sect. May your Immortal fortune reach the heavens!”