Gu Yuan felt a blur before his eyes, and soon something new emerged in his mind. Upon a bit of contemplation, he realized this was a Daoist scripture titled "Five Elements Celestial Book Supplement."

This was obviously not the original "Five Elements Celestial Scripture."

Hmm, and it was of an upper Celestial Tier grade. Though slightly inferior to his "Great Abyss and Blue Gloried Dao Chapter," Gu Yuan was in a good mood.

Because this Daoist scripture directly pointed to the Primordial Spirit True Immortal Realm, and Gu Yuan would not simply follow the traditional path of cultivation, but instead choose to extract its essence, then integrate it into his Five Spirits Profound Heaven Demon Sword Array cultivation technique.

Previously, what Gu Yuan lacked was precisely this kind of general guide for cultivation. Now, with the "Five Elements Celestial Book Supplement," he could fuse the essence within and derive a practice method more suited for himself in the future.

Gu Yuan quickly bowed in salute, saying, "Thank you, Senior Five Spirits, for imparting the true law. This junior will remember it in his heart!"

"You little rascal sure have quite the ambition..."

Five Spirits waved his hand, indicating there was no need to thank, then smiled and said, "To have cultivated so many great divine techniques."

"However, having many great divine techniques is not necessarily a good thing. When you reach the Yang Spirit Realm, you’ll understand, because the path of the Primordial Spirit values purity and refinement. By then, you must abandon more than half and take one of the great divine techniques as the core foundation to ascend to the Primordial Spirit."

"But all these divine techniques are hard-earned through your strenuous cultivation. If abandoned, it would be a pity and could cost you foundational damage. As such, it may even prevent you from reaching the Primordial Spirit True Immortal."

"Even though your Water Element cultivation technique is remarkably mystical, capable of embracing all rivers and encompassing all things, ultimately, it has its limits."

Five Spirits looked at Gu Yuan with a somewhat strange expression, as if he’d seen through some of Gu Yuan’s plans: 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"However... fortunately, you awakened early and plan to delve into the path of the Five Elements, using it to integrate various other paths and balance them... hence, this problem won’t trouble you."

"The path of the Five Elements is vast and profound, one of the world’s most profound, solid, and broad great paths, which can thoroughly incorporate your other paths... If you have enough fate, you might even tread an unprecedented path to the heavens."

"Senior, you give me too much credit..."

Gu Yuan smiled, speaking humble words, yet actually acknowledged them.

That was indeed his thinking.

During previous conversations with Profound Origin Daoist and Uncle Zhang Kai, the two were completely open with him.

Upon discovering Gu Yuan’s robust foundation, they were shocked and proceeded to impart some knowledge about cultivation to him.

The problem pointed out by Five Spirits was indeed somewhat tough, not easily handled, but the issue was Gu Yuan was no ordinary person.

His foundational path was unique, his enlightenment and opportunities, as well as subsequent fates, were also unique.

So the two provided Gu Yuan with many suggestions, brainstorming various ways to solve this problem.

Even though Profound Origin Daoist and Zhang Kai weren’t in the best of status, their insight, vision, and experience remained. They passed everything they knew onto Gu Yuan without reservation.

Thus, Gu Yuan chose the method most suited and beneficial to him to solve the problem.

That was to transition his cultivation to the path of the Five Elements!

With his Water Dao as the foundation, gradually expanding and broadening his foundation until it became the Five Elements Dao.

Under normal circumstances, this should not be simple or easy.

But Gu Yuan’s success comes from multiple transformations in his constitution, freeing him from being constrained by his original Water Element physique, and after acquiring the Creation Spirit Body, his potential increased...

Five Spirits chuckled meaningfully, saying, "I’m not overestimating you; I’m speaking the truth. Your foundational setup is among the most remarkable I’ve seen in my lifetime, even better than my own back then..."

Gu Yuan replied with a smile, "This junior’s foundation is merely a series of lucky occurrences."

After a simple response, Gu Yuan suddenly remembered something and glanced around, noting Ao Kui’s absence, he asked, "By the way, Senior, where is my friend Ao Kui? Has he not come out yet?"

Five Spirits smiled and replied, "That little loach was out earlier than you, having left my cave mansion a month ago."

"Oh?"

Gu Yuan was a bit surprised, "Did he leave any messages for me?"

Five Spirits smiled mysteriously:

"He didn’t leave any words; however, he’s probably still waiting outside my cave mansion for you. As for what he needs, that I’m not aware of."

Outside the cave mansion?

Gu Yuan nodded unchangingly.

Then, Gu Yuan cupped his hands in salute, "Thank you, Senior, for imparting the teachings. This junior shall not disturb you further. I take my leave now."

"No rush..."

Five Spirits stopped Gu Yuan, saying, "There’s a small matter I require your help with."

"Oh? What is it? If it’s within my capabilities, I will certainly do it,"

Gu Yuan asked curiously, agreeing sincerely.

After all, having received favors from the other party, Gu Yuan felt he should of course repay them, in accordance with his principles.

"It’s not a big deal, just having you keep an eye on someone for me."

Five Spirits spoke casually, "This person is named Kong Ling, an old acquaintance of mine. If you encounter him or traces of him someday, do inform me."

As he spoke, Five Spirits flicked his finger, sending a jade pendant into Gu Yuan’s hand.

"You can use this to contact me when the time comes. If the matter is handled well, I will teach you the original Five Elements Celestial Scripture."

Gu Yuan sensed something amiss, "Could it be this person is your enemy, Senior?"

"Enemy?"

A trace of complexity appeared on Five Spirits’ face, "Perhaps you could say that."

Seeing Five Spirits was unwilling to elaborate, Gu Yuan nodded, "Rest assured, Senior, I’ll take care of it."

"Good, now I shall send you off,"

Without further words, Five Spirits waved his hand, enveloping Gu Yuan in a five-colored light and sending him away.

With a dizzying swirl, Gu Yuan felt a blur before his eyes, as if his surroundings were rolling.

But Gu Yuan didn’t move, letting the power envelop and transport him.

After a few breaths, light dawned before Gu Yuan’s eyes, and he found himself outside the cave mansion.

All around was an endless expanse of seawater and scattered white clouds.

Gusts of sea breeze blew from afar, ruffling Gu Yuan’s hair.

Gu Yuan looked at the two not far away, accurately speaking, a dragon and a turtle, and smiled, "Didn’t expect, Brother Ao, to come out before me. Truly impressive."