Sure, here’s the translation:

Even if all the previous restrictions were recorded and corresponding methods to break them were devised, it would likely still be too late to undo them.

To break them open, one must comprehend the myriad transformations within, grasp them entirely in one’s mind, and only then can one pinpoint the source, lock onto the core, and unravel this restriction.

To be precise, this restriction is like a lock, firmly holding the stone door shut.

To open the door and enter, one must find the key (the core of the transformation) and unlock the lock.

This is clearly not easy.

For most cultivators, even a glance would leave them dizzy and confused; understanding it is out of the question, let alone comprehending it.

Only a few cultivators who practice the path of the Five Elements can barely see some clues.

Completely comprehending and unraveling it remains extremely difficult.

Gu Yuan looked serious and focused, yet simultaneously carried a hint of excitement.

It wasn’t that he had lost his mind; rather he suddenly realized that although this restriction is incredibly complex, it also contains profoundly advanced Five Elements principles.

Breaking it is also a process of comprehension.

If he can fully comprehend it, his path of Five Elements will undoubtedly take a major leap forward.

This is almost like an alternative scroll of the Five Elements Daoist Scripture.

Just for this reason, his journey today was not in vain.

Gu Yuan became interested and decided to attempt understanding it.

After all, he was quite confident in himself, for after undergoing transformation six or seven times, his enlightenment had reached a stunningly high level.

In the cultivation realm, those with innate Dao body, pure Yang Dao body, Five Thunders body, etc., are already considered the best talents.

Yet Gu Yuan possesses several such talents, like Creation Spirit Body, Innate Sword Bone, Chaos Divine Thunder Great Divine Technique talent, Dream Illusion Void Flower Great Divine Technique talent, Eternal Divine Escape Great Divine Technique talent, etc. The latter Great Divine Techniques have indeed repeatedly enhanced his foundation and enlightenment.

Besides, there are other slightly inferior talents and enlightenments.

When these talents stack up, it’s not merely a matter of one plus one plus one... equalling a few, but rather producing a qualitative change.

Moreover, previously, Gu Yuan spent considerable time comprehending and successfully devised a Five Spirits Mysterious Heaven Demon Sword Array.

This sword array can be regarded as an alternative Great Divine Technique, and with Gu Yuan’s Sword Dao Great Divine Technique and foundation as the core, its power and destructive force are much greater!

With such prerequisites in place, Gu Yuan’s endeavor to comprehend the Five Elements Dao within the present restriction may not be a piece of cake, but it certainly won’t defeat him.

Gu Yuan closed his eyes and was utterly immersed in the myriad transformations within the present restriction.

In his vision, the restriction before him transformed into a world formed from the Power of the Five Elements as its foundation.

This world seemed extremely simple and crude, yet every stone, every blade of grass, every flower, every tree, every drop of water contained the natural Five Elements principles, all elements combining to construct this world.

While Gu Yuan closed his eyes to comprehend, a faint layer of five-colored light enveloped his body. Strangely, these lights began to fuse with the lights on the stone door, becoming indistinguishable from one another.

An observant person could see that Gu Yuan had entered a special status, akin to a moment of enlightenment.

...

"Chu He is indeed formidable, having such frightening enlightenment in the path of the Five Elements..."

Not far away, Ao Kui watched the scene unfold, his eyes flickering with thoughts.

He had some knowledge of Gu Yuan’s alias, Chu He, and was aware of his formidable traits.

But precisely how formidable Gu Yuan was, without witnessing it himself, Ao Kui naturally couldn’t articulate.

Seeing is believing, whereas hearsay is another matter entirely.

Seeing Gu Yuan’s performance firsthand left Ao Kui astonished and impressed.

Such talent, such enlightenment, even within his Dragon race, he hadn’t seen its equal...

However, this led Ao Kui to become even more convinced that Gu Yuan is likely the reincarnation of a certain exalted existence; otherwise, it would be quite illogical.

"It’s a pity that such a person isn’t of Dragon race descent; otherwise, my father would be thrilled to have such a descendant."

Ao Kui’s mind flickered with some dark thoughts, but he ultimately chose to stay dutifully by Gu Yuan’s side.

He had no grievances with Gu Yuan, and it wasn’t worth offending such a figure over mere notions.

Furthermore, their interests now are aligned; both aim for the items within Five Spirits’ Cave Mansion, so it’s essential he doesn’t drag his heels and even assists if necessary.

Gu Yuan had no time to heed Ao Kui’s brood... he was entrenched in a mystic status, astonished and delighted by the myriad transformations within the Five Elements restriction.

At this moment, his Divine Thought and consciousness swam like fish within the Five Elements restriction, fully grasping the various changes and the essence of the Five Elements principles within. Soon, Gu Yuan opened his eyes and withdrew his hand.

Seeing this, Ao Kui became slightly uneasy: "Brother Chu, what is this..."

Gu Yuan shook his head but said nothing, and instead pointed his finger.

Soon after, a faint five-colored radiance flew out; this glowing wasn’t intense, but upon landing on the stone door, it erupted with immense luminance.

Then,

Crunch—Crunch—

Amid screeching noises, the stone door suddenly swung open.

Behind the stone door, an entrance revealed itself, leading to what seemed a spatial cave mansion.

As for the specifics within, it couldn’t be discerned at all.

"Awesome, Brother Chu is remarkable indeed!"

Seeing this, Ao Kui was greatly delighted, liberally dispensing praise. Gu Yuan’s accomplishment was indeed impressive; many cultivators he knew involved in the Five Elements Dao, yet perhaps only one or two among them could possibly comprehend and break through the restriction.

Gu Yuan’s swift and clean execution definitely surprised him.

"Brother Ao overpraises."

Gu Yuan was also in high spirits.

Having broken the restriction, his comprehension of the Five Elements Dao unquestionably improved vastly; had he relied solely on daily cultivation comprehension, it would probably take decades in seclusion to reach such a level, but now, it only took less than an hour.

And with just the entrance yielding such harvest, if he could venture inside, wouldn’t he gain even more benefits?!

The two briefly discussed and decided they would venture inside personally together.

As for Ao Kui’s subordinates, they would guard around, ready to swiftly alert them to any situation.

Consequently, the two proceeded directly into the portal.