The Golden Elixir is A Star, and You Call This Cultivation?
Chapter 56 - 55 Wrong Knock (Looking for the first order!)_1

Chapter 56: Chapter 55 Wrong Knock (Looking for the first order!)_1

Qi Yuan turned towards the source of the voice, feeling a sharp edge cutting through the air.

He looked closely, finding an affable old man as the source.

However, the old man struck Qi Yuan as rather strange.

It was as though... he was not a living being.

Suddenly, a warning flashed in his eyes. He guarded Xiao Jia behind him, wielding his longsword and facing off against the elderly man.

"You are a demonic spirit!" he declared.

Qi Yuan discerned that the old man’s body was hollow, essentially just a human skin.

Seeing this, the old man still bore a affable smile, "I could be considered a demonic spirit, but also not."

Qi Yuan scrutinized the old man again.

He sensed an intense metallic aura radiating from the elder.

A suspicion arose in his mind.

The old man then explained, "I have long forgotten my name from my previous life.

After being devoured by an outside evil spirit, I died, leaving behind only a husk.

Once I entered the Forbidden Realm of the Five Elements, I found a glimmer of life.

Now, I am known as Elder Jin. I am neither human nor alive. If you ask if I am alive or dead, you can consider me dead."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yuan understood the situation.

Elder Jin was nothing more than a vessel for the golden elemental laws.

He didn’t even possess a soul.

Nothing but sheer obsession was left.

So in that sense, he was no different from a dead person.

"What are you waiting for?" Qi Yuan asked, his guard not faltering.

"The Lord of Yin and Yang had invited the Master of the Robed Clan to the great demon slaying conference taking place three hundred years from now...

Since we are all from Wangyue Continent, we ought to unite against a common enemy, and slay the outside evil spirits. Otherwise, I fear we will all end up like my former self - dead, leaving only a skin behind." Elder Jin sighed.

Looking at Elder Jin, Qi Yuan didn’t find him repulsive, despite this possession by a spirit. In fact, he was much more comfortable to be around than the elders and disciples of the Heishan Sect.

"I vow to slay the external evils!" Qi Yuan declared resolutely.

The boss must be defeated.

His Heavenly Foundation Building lies with the boss.

Elder Jin, upon hearing this, became even more kindly in demeanor, "Now that the Master of the Robed Clan has arrived at the Forbidden Realm of the Five Elements, we are ready to open up the Training Grounds of the Five Elements.

In the Training Grounds of the Five Elements, there are the essences of the five elements. You can use them to strengthen yourself and enhance your cultivation skill.

In our Forbidden Realm of the Five Elements, there are many talented young people practicing.

Over the course of thousands of years, new fighters have even broken through into the Heavenly and... Divine Realms.

With three hundred years before the demon slaying conference...

You may enter the Training Ground of the Five Elements, refine yourself for a hundred years, and perhaps your abilities will make significant progress."

"Are there any monsters inside?" Qi Yuan inquired.

Elder Jin paused a moment, but admitted, "Yes."

"That’s not a problem." If there were monsters, he could certainly level up.

Elder Jin kept a smile on his face, saying, "Master of the Robed Clan, please come with me."

Qi Yuan didn’t move, instead looking at Elder Jin, "I came to the Forbidden Realm of the Five Elements with another goal."

The Forbidden Realm of the Five Elements was different from other Forbidden Realms.

In other Forbidden Realms, one could gain control simply by defeating the monsters.

Of course, for the Robed Forbidden Realm, there was the exception of marrying Xiao Jia.

It appeared that there were multiple powerful beings concealed in the Forbidden Realm of the Five Elements. He couldn’t possibly kill them all, and it seemed that doing so wouldn’t give him any experience points.

How then, was he supposed to take control?

"Please speak your mind, Master of the Robed Clan," Elder Jin responded with a kindly attitude.

"How can I gain complete control over the Forbidden Realm of the Five Elements?" Qi Yuan asked Elder Jin.

Elder Jin was taken aback at this question.

Clearly, this goal was outside his expectations.

Before he had answered,

a dissatisfied voice came from behind him. A woman dressed in green appeared, looking petite yet fierce, like a small girl who strived for scholarly achievements.

Now, anger filled her face. "What’s more, you, the Robed Clan leader, dare to set your sights on our Forbidden Realm of the Five Elements!

Wanting to control the Forbidden Realm of the Five Elements is just a pipe dream!

Do you understand what this represents?

I suspect you are a spy sent by the outsiders, how else would you suddenly pop out of nowhere!"

If Elder Jin were not present, she would probably have jumped to her feet and pounced on Qi Yuan.

Elder Jin observed the young woman, a doting smile on his face, "Little Lv, don’t be rude to our guest."

He then turned to look at Qi Yuan, "Master of the Robed Clan, if you want control of the Forbidden Realm of the Five Elements, it could prove difficult.

It would largely depend on your innate abilities.

If you," he continued, "show... extraordinary talent in the Training Ground of the Five Elements, then why not let you control the Forbidden Realm of the Five Elements?"

Qi Yuan looked past Elder Jin, and it seemed as if his gaze could penetrate through the Forbidden Realm, he saw many coffins, and sensed many concealed presences.

Each of them were at least level ninety.

There were even some that were stronger than the Ugly Robe Monster King, likely level ninety-five and above.

"Inside the Forbidden Realm of the Five Elements, you don’t appear to be the strongest. Can you really make the decision to give the Forbidden Realm to me?"

"Of course, I can make the decision!" Elder Jin confidently replied.

"Good, it’s a deal." responded Qi Yuan. "It seems I might not have much longer before I clear the Forbidden Realm of the Five Elements."

Little Lv glared at Qi Yuan, her face full of displeasure. She looked at Elder Jin and spoke through a transmission, "Grandpa Jin, how could you make such a promise to him?"

Elder Jin chuckled without saying a word.

Under the guidance of Elder Jin, they proceeded deeper into the Forbidden Realm.

During this time, Qi Yuan surveyed his surroundings.

The Forbidden Realm of the Five Elements indeed had no other monsters, but was fraught with various natural and man-made disasters, making it extremely dangerous.

It seemed likely any creatures levels fifty or sixty daring to enter would have a high chance of perishing.

About a quarter of an hour passed, Elder Jin led them to a valley.

Within it were more than seventy coffins.

Qi Yuan knew that inside these coffins were many powerful beings.

Elder Jin explained, "The strong beings of Wangyue Continent have gathered here in the Forbidden Realm of the Five Elements and the Yin-Yang Forbidden Realm.

They are sealed inside these coffins, for both hibernation and cultivation.

By the time the demon-slaying conference begins, they will break out of their coffins.

At that time, Master of the Robed Clan, you can join them in slaying the outsiders."

No word came from Qi Yuan.

He couldn’t wait three hundred years.

How old was he even now?

In three hundred years, even a dynasty would have fallen.

Elder Jin, not paying any attention, went to one of the coffins and rapped it lightly.

However, there was no response from the coffin.

Slightly puzzled, he knocked a few more times.

Still, the coffin remained silent.

Elder Jin was visibly confused, "Huh?"

Just then, a coffin next to them suddenly opened, and a man of boisterous character and rugged looks sat up, "Elder Jin, your memory seems to have gone with your previous life. You can’t even knock on the right coffin!"

Seeing the rugged man, Elder Jin’s face showed a hint of embarrassment, "Ahem, my mistake."

The rugged man turned his attention to Qi Yuan, a evaluating look in his eyes, "Not bad. Although you had the help of the Empress in the Wedding Gown, you are a great prospect.

I did not waste my efforts to open the Training Grounds of the Five Elements for you.

I hope that in three hundred years, you will become a great figure!"