Chapter 84: Primordial Five Elements Fist

Mixuan, the essence of prime chaos.

The primal energy of the universe, unified as one.

The Dao gave birth to unity, Unity spawned duality, Duality conceived trinity, Trinity engendered the myriad of things.

With Mixuan as the one, after mastering the Mixuan Fist, one could evolve various martial arts techniques, transmuting fist forms into spear techniques, and further into the mastery of all weaponry.

The ultimate extent of such evolution lay solely in the individual’s grasp of enlightenment and karma.

Qin Shu’s heart stirred, his body instinctively moving with his thoughts, unconsciously performing the Mixuan Fist in place.

The boxing technique circulated true essence within his body, transforming it into fist strength, yet he held it in check, restraining its release.

The Mixuan Fist, though called a boxing method, had no fixed forms or stances. Only through genuine intent, using it as a guide, could one spontaneously create their own moves.

In Qin Hao’s eyes, Qin Shu’s every move appeared plain and unremarkable, with no discernible pattern to them.

But after observing for some time, a sense began to form within him.

It was as though he were gazing upon a boundless ocean, the waves surging violently, exuding immense power, while he felt like a solitary boat, constantly at risk of being capsized by the roaring sea.

Suddenly, beads of cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

As Qin Shu casually directed a punch towards him, he instinctively retreated, only to stumble and fall to the ground, slowly regaining his composure after a long moment.

Yet, in his mind, the image of the vast ocean lingered on, becoming ever more deeply etched into his consciousness.

Qin Shu, meanwhile, had completely immersed himself in the world of martial arts, unable to extricate himself.

With each move he executed, he could sense the true essence of unity within it, imprinting it deeply into his very being.

He had executed a total of one hundred and eight moves, symbolizing perfection and unity—equivalent to the number of bits in a byte, representing wholeness and completeness.

The framework for his Mixuan Fist technique was now established; all that remained was to refine and perfect it, creating a martial arts form uniquely suited to himself.

Influenced by the Five Elements Great Escape, Qin Shu swiftly evolved the Mixuan Fist into five distinct movements, corresponding to metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.

He transformed his fist into a pointing gesture, resembling a sharp blade, and thrust it forward with penetrating force.

The essence of unity erupted into an expression of razor-sharp metal, capable of piercing through any substance—what he called the “Mixuan’s Piercing Metal Finger.”

In terms of power, it matched the potent Cyan Lotus Sword Qi when concentrated, but it could be unleashed far more rapidly.

Next, he metamorphosed his fist into a palm, its force akin to a vast ocean sweeping downward.

Qin Hao once again experienced the same sensation as before, but this time, instead of fear, he faced the sensation head-on, determined to fully engrave this realm into his mind.

The Mixuan Sea-Overturning Palm, with its force as relentless as the ocean, possessed an inexorable might that compelled direct confrontation, leaving no room for avoidance.

As his hands retracted into legs, his limbs whipped through the air with tempestuous force—his left leg a gust, his right a thunderbolt. It was as if two colossal axes were cleaving the heavens, their movement summoning wind and lightning alike.

The Primordial Wind Lightning Leg.

His fingers curved into claws, which blazed with infernal might. Flames coalesced in mid-air, forming gigantic claws capable of tearing through flesh or ensnaring prey.

Finally, the claws transformed into fists, each strike as ponderous as a mountain—powerful enough to demolish peaks and fracture the earth.

By manifesting the Primordial in the Five Elements, one could master the Five Elements Fist.

As the adage goes, foreign gems can be used to carve native stone. After evolving the Primordial Fist into the Five Elements Fist, Qin Shu’s understanding of the Five Elements Great Escape deepened significantly.

He then took the essence of the Five Elements Great Escape to refine the Five Elements Fist, and from there, reintegrated the Five Elements Fist back into the Primordial Fist Intent.

Through this cyclical process, his martial technique became increasingly primordial, progressing at a rapid pace.

Days turned into weeks, and he trained for over half a month.

Qin Hao, having observed for the same duration, had developed a profound comprehension of the Primordial Sea-Overturning Palm.

Eager to test his skills, he attempted to execute a move, but found himself thwarted. Before even halfway through the motion, his spiritual soul convulsed, and his body turned to jelly—he couldn’t even muster a single strike.

Resigned to his limitations, he abandoned the attempt.

Instead, he headed to a nearby room to prepare some food.

In the distance, Xiao Yan gazed at the Karma Cauldron, now dedicated to pill concocting.

Within the Five Elements Formation, a subtle wave of spiritual energy rippled through the air, and Qin Rou slowly regained consciousness, her senses returning as if awakening from a long sleep.

Immersed in his martial arts, Qin Shu sensed the disturbance and immediately halted his training.

Qin Hao noticed this and asked, “Fourth Brother, you’re finally better?”

“Second Sister has emerged from seclusion,” Qin Shu said. “I’ll go greet her. Stay here and rest.”

“Oh!” Qin Hao nodded, and in the next moment, azure light flashed before him as Qin Shu vanished.

Qin Shu reappeared in front of Qin Rou, instantly gauging her cultivation realm with a single glance: early Foundation Establishment.

With the residual power of the Flame Lotus, Qin Rou could rapidly advance to the Golden Core stage at an astonishing pace.

“Mom Left Ear, I’ve reached Foundation Establishment!” Qin Rou exclaimed, her face beaming with joy. “This feeling is incredible; I can sense my strength still growing.”

She was the spitting image of their mother, Wang Yurou. Her vibrant scarlet hair and red eyes formed a striking contrast with her gentle demeanor, almost seeming incongruous.

As a derivative of the Cyan Lotus Dao Seed, even after giving it to Qin Rou, Qin Shu maintained a strong connection to the Flame Lotus Seed.

He was the true master of the Flame Lotus Seed, having merely lent it to Qin Rou. He couldn’t sever the connection; otherwise, the seed would be rendered useless.

He asked, “Second Sister, this lotus can nurture you all the way to the Golden Core stage. Have you fully received the legacy of the Dharma Scripture of Flame?”

Qin Rou shook her head. “Not entirely. I only have the Fusion of Emptiness with Dao. Will it continue to grow?”

Qin Shu smiled. “It will. I can’t speak for the others, but reaching the stage of Great Luo Golden Immortal, attaining eternal truth, should pose no problem.”

Five lotuses, five cultivation techniques.

Qin Shu had also received each of their legacies:

The Dharma Scripture of Flame, the Cycle Scripture of Heaven, the Pure World True Law, the True Scripture of Merit, and the Demonic Art of Destruction.

These five techniques pointed directly towards the Great Dao. Their corresponding cultivation principles were the Flame Principle, the Cycle Principle, the Purification Principle, the Causality Principle, and the Destruction Principle.

Now, Qin Rou could summon Flame with a wave of her hand. Though still weak, even a Golden Core cultivator would avoid touching it, for once tainted by Flame, it would not easily be extinguished.

Unless the tainted individual burned away all their own karmic energy, the Flame would persist indefinitely.

While deep cultivation might allow one to withstand the Flame without immediate risk of death, prolonged burning could still damage one’s Dao foundation.

As Qin Rou regained consciousness, her parents, Wang Yurou and Qin Wei, also emerged from seclusion.

Wang Yurou had already appeared more youthful after consuming the Age-Prolonging Pill. Now, with the power of the White Lotus of Purity, she radiated an even more vibrant aura. She could harness the strength of purification, banishing any toxins or impurities with sufficient true essence.

If this power of purification were pushed to its pinnacle, it could potentially annihilate all matter, reducing it to nothingness.

Qin Wei, on the other hand, experienced minimal change, save for his body becoming even more robust. The merit power had not only enhanced his cultivation but also fortified his physical body, crafting it into an indestructible vessel.

With just his physical strength, he could now rival even ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators and hold his own against the typical Pill Formation cultivators.

The cultivation path of the True Scripture of Merit, however, differed significantly. It required the collection of merit to make progress. Without it, advancement would be pitifully slow.

Fortunately, with ample merit stored within the Gold Lotus of Merit, Qin Wei’s progression to the Golden Core stage posed no significant challenge.

Later, Qin Shu extracted five lotus seeds from them, allowing them to undergo another transformation and ascend to a new level of cultivation.

After several more days, Qin Yu also emerged from seclusion.

Qin Ying, meanwhile, seemed to be on the verge of cultivating in place, forming her/core on the spot. The power of the Violet Lotus of Samsara was simply too immense for her to contain.