Chapter 906 - Great Five Elemental Palm

With a higher purity of true essence, the gate to the fifth-level True Profound Realm looked even more ancient and withered, as if it had been slumbering in the distant primordial age for countless millennia.

Looking at the thick rust on the gate, Liu Wuxie couldn't begin to fathom how many years it had existed before he had finally managed to summon it.

The Sky Devouring Divine Cauldron's cultivation technique had completely overturned his understanding. For most cultivators, the barriers between their breakthroughs were only a thin membrane, and a new world would unfold before them once they were opened.

However, Liu Wuxie was different. He would face a formidable gate with each breakthrough, and opening it required exponentially more effort than ordinary cultivators.

The rewards were equally astonishing, and the true essence he would receive from beyond the gate after his breakthrough was hundreds of times greater than that of others.

True essence struck like an impact, charging at the ancient doors on both sides. The loud rumble nearly ruptured Liu Wuxie's eardrums.

Flakes of rust fell from the gate, and intricate runes were etched beneath. Each rune represented the desolate character that had been lost through countless ages.

Desolate characters were said to have been born at the dawn of the universe, rumored to be the creation of the great Pangu himself. Yet, no one could confirm the truth, as these characters had long since vanished from the world.

Liu Wuxie wasn't in a hurry to make a breakthrough after the first failure and continued to channel more true essence into his next attempt. While doing so, he split part of his divine sense to examine the Five Elemental Suppression Steles.

Now that he had gathered all five elements, it was time for him to plan his next steps.

"My divine force can support me in comprehending another Dao technique. Should I pick the five elemental Dao technique or a spatial art?" Liu Wuxie muttered in deep thought.

He had already mastered the Golden Flame Strike and Frost Dao Art. After absorbing over twenty Divine Fruits, he now had the chance to comprehend another Dao technique.

Two choices were left before him: to comprehend a spatial art, allowing him to manipulate space to restrict his opponents, or to learn a five-elemental Dao technique to increase his combat strength.

One was for control, and the other was for attack. It would depend on how Liu Wuxie would choose.

Ordinary cultivators longed for these two Dao techniques, as mastering either could significantly elevate their combat strength.

I've barely touched the surface of the spatial art, and it will take a long time for me to comprehend it entirely. On the contrary, I have already grasped the five elements. So, it will be much easier for me to comprehend it.

Liu Wuxie weighed his options before he made a decision.

Though the Great Divine Spatial Art ranked above the Great Divine Five Elemental Art, that didn't mean Liu Wuxie needed to prioritize it. After all, he still lacked comprehension of spatial laws.

Having decided, Liu Wuxie began combing through his memories, seeking every fragment of knowledge he had about the five elements. He soon turned to the

Heavenly Dao Book

and started the process of comprehending a five-elemental Dao technique.

Even if he couldn't comprehend the Great Divine Five Elemental Art, it would be enough for him to master an ordinary five-elemental Dao technique.

Though there was only a single word separating a divine art from a dao technique, the gap between them was vast and immeasurable. Even the Frost Dao Art fell far short of the Great Divine Frost Art level.

After reaching the Spirit Profound Realm, everyone could refine a Dao technique. But a divine art was something that even those at the Heaven Profound Realm couldn't comprehend.

A dao technique was utterly insignificant before a divine art, much like the gap between a martial and a dao technique. No matter how powerful a martial technique became, it remained a martial technique and was nothing compared to a dao technique.

Likewise, even the most potent dao technique was insignificant before a divine art.

The Great Divine Five Elemental Art had long been lost to history, and in the Celestial Realm Liu Wuxie hailed from, only a handful had ever mastered it.

Days passed in silence, and three more slipped by in the blink of an eye. At dawn on the fourth day, Liu Wuxie's cultivation reached a new height; he had successfully ascended to the fifth level of the True Profound Realm.

Countless spirit stones shattered as Liu Wuxie cultivated, drawing in energy at an alarming rate. He had brought nearly a hundred million high-grade spirit stones with him, yet tens of millions had already been consumed in just a few days.

The outrageous consumption was unsustainable even for the mighty Heavenly Spirit Celestial Academy. Now that he had advanced in his cultivation, he dedicated himself to comprehending a five-elemental dao technique.

As the Heavenly Dao Book unfurled, five new imprints appeared on the pages, representing metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Together, they formed a perfect cycle of the five elements.

A miniature figure of Liu Wuxie sat atop the Heavenly Dao Book. Around the island, even more oceanic demonic beasts gathered than before. Among them was the Pomfret King. It had returned, its eyes burning with vengeance after losing many of its kin to Liu Wuxie.

However, Liu Wuxie remained oblivious, lost in his world.

The miniature figure on the Heavenly Dao Book suddenly moved, raising his gaze to the sky and lifting his right hand.

In that split second, Liu Wuxie felt his internal organs tremble as the five suppression steles appeared simultaneously, weaving into a peculiar net before him. However, they only shimmered and vanished; the five suppression steles remained within the five starry skies.

When the miniature figure waved its palm downward, an enormous palm print materialized and descended from the sky. This was no ordinary palm or fist technique; it was a titanic force born of the five elements, crashing down.

With a thunderous rumble, Liu Wuxie felt his soul sea tremble violently, nearly shattering under the crushing pressure.

What a powerful Dao technique... to merge the five elements so perfectly into one!

Liu Wuxie was shocked. He couldn't believe the five elements would far exceed his expectations.

According to his understanding, the five elements were only slightly more potent than dao techniques. But that wasn't the case, as the Five Elemental Palm he had comprehended far surpassed the Golden Flame Strike and Frost Dao Art, and it was only second to the Annihilation Fist.

What made it even more astonishing was that he wouldn't have to worry about the backlash for the Five Elemental Palm.

The Annihilation Fist's backlash was too severe, and he didn't dare to use it recklessly, even after refining an immortal rune. When his divine sense returned to his body, he rose to his feet and looked around.

The power of the five elements churned in Liu Wuxie's eyes, distorting the space around him as invisible ripples spread outward. Torrential waves surged with chaotic force, and from beneath the depths, a colossal oceanic demonic beast lunged toward him.

"You're courting death!" Liu Wuxie had long discovered that many oceanic demonic beasts were lurking in the surroundings. He struck out with his palm and sent the demonic beasts flying away.

When the raging waves crashed back to the sea, Liu Wuxie saw that the Pomfret King hadn't given up on hunting him. It had returned, manipulating the seawater in an attempt to engulf him entirely. But with another sweeping palm, Liu Wuxie forced back the surging tide, cutting off the attack.

The Pomfret King roared, shocked that the human had grown so powerful in just twenty days. Moreover, Liu Wuxie's combat strength wasn't hindered on land, unlike when he was in the ocean.

After two consecutive breakthroughs, the chances of the Pomfret King killing him had become slim.

"I would've spared you if you hadn't come for me," Liu Wuxie said coldly, his eyes turning icy as murderous intent surged around him. "But since you came after me, I'll use you to test my new attack."

Thunderclouds gathered above the Pomfret King, and the oceanic demonic beast shuddered. With intelligence rivaling that of a human, it could clearly sense the overwhelming danger. Yet, the looming threat wasn't enough to make it retreat.

"Great Five Elemental Palm!" This was the name Liu Wuxie had given to this dao technique. It was simple and direct without unnecessary embellishment.

He lifted his right hand. Though this was his first time executing the technique and there were still nuances he had yet to fully master, it would be more than enough to deal with the Pomfret King.

The suppression steles began to merge, condensing the power of five elements into a single thread before surging into his hand.

Suddenly, the world changed as the sun and moon lost their radiance. The surrounding ocean began to erupt, and even the reefs on the island began to crumble under the crushing force.

If this continued, the entire island would be swallowed by the ocean. The realization finally sparked fear in the Pomfret King, and without hesitation, it turned and dove into the sea, unwilling to face Liu Wuxie any longer. It had been thoroughly shaken by his overwhelming strength.

"Where do you think you're going to escape?" Liu Wuxie sneered.

Naturally, he wouldn't allow the Pomfret King to escape. A new technique demanded a proper offering.

Ordinary oceanic demonic beasts were unworthy, and the Pomfret King was the perfect target, possessing strength comparable to the higher levels of the Spirit Profound Realm.

If he could kill it, even opponents at the seventh or eighth level of the Spirit Profound Realm wouldn't pose a threat to him in the future.

Above the Pomfret King, thunderclouds churned violently as bolts of lightning rained down, striking the beast's massive body. It howled in pain, fury overtaking its fear as it was completely enraged by Liu Wuxie's pursuit.

It began controlling the seawater to lift itself from the sea, summoning another wave that reached a hundred feet tall and crashed toward Liu Wuxie.

"Now, this is getting interesting!" A faint smile tugged at Liu Wuxie's lips. He was worried about the Pomfret King escaping, as it would be difficult for him to kill it if it dived deep into the sea.

The massive wave shattered the surrounding laws, proving that this Pomfret King was no ordinary creature. It was an ancient monster that had lived for thousands of years.

However, Liu Wuxie remained unfazed as he lowered his right hand. In response to his action, a colossal palm appeared from the sky that resembled a human palm. This was the Great Five Elemental Palm.

The moment it was executed, the space around Liu Wuxie began to shatter, forming a swirling black hole.

Black wind gushed out from the spatial rift, instantly killing all the plants on the island. Even the oceanic demonic beasts floating on the sea perished.

Only the Pomfret King remained, summoning torrents of seawater to rise before Liu Wuxie. Right then, Liu Wuxie's palm finally descended. The massive wave detonated on impact, evaporating into mist before vanishing from the world, leaving the Pomfret King fully exposed.

Without the support of seawater, the Pomfret King's combat strength had been drastically weakened. But the Pomfret King was resolved to fight to the death, baring its maw with razor-sharp teeth as it lunged toward Liu Wuxie, intending to perish together.

"Die!" Liu Wuxie roared, and the Great Five Elemental Palm finally descended.

This was the first time he had executed it, and he had yet to fully master its intricacies. But it was like the palm of a god descending upon the mortal world, carrying the weight of an entire realm. Its might was so overwhelming that the entire Southern Province trembled in response.

With an unstoppable momentum, five colors began to intertwine in the sky, creating a breathtaking sight that would be etched into the memory of anyone who witnessed it.