Lying Low in the Martial World to Become a Saint

’Scatter into five, gather into one... transform the Five Elements into primordial chaos...’

The chaotic collisions of the once-violent Five-Colored True Astral began to undergo a subtle change.

The collisions were no longer purely destructive; instead, new life was being born from the annihilation.

A tiny speck of luminous True Astral emerged. It seemed faint, yet its power far surpassed that of any True Astral with a single Five Elements attribute.

As soon as it appeared, as if possessing spirituality, it began to actively devour and assimilate the surrounding, still-rampant Five-Colored True Astral.

This process was still accompanied by intense pain, as if his body were being used as a furnace for the most fundamental tempering and reforging.

But Chen Qing could clearly feel that the aura within his body was undergoing a qualitative leap!

An unknown amount of time passed.

When the last trace of the single-attribute Five-Colored True Astral was completely devoured and transformed, the once-vibrant five-colored Sea of Qi within Chen Qing’s Dantian had vanished. In its place was a vast, slowly rotating vortex of chaotic color!

This chaotic vortex seemed calm, but it contained an unimaginably terrifying power.

It no longer had any clear Five Elements attribute divisions, yet it seemed to encompass all the transformations of the Five Elements in the world.

With a mere thought, he could easily manifest the life force of Cyan Wood, the explosive power of raging flames, the stability of heavy earth, the sharpness of Geng Metal, and the resilience of profound water!

The Five Elements True Astral had finally, at this point, completely transformed, merging into one!

It had become—the Primordial Five Elements True Astral!

Chen Qing let out a long, turbid breath. This breath carried a faint, chaotic color, and after leaving his body, it slightly distorted the air in the Quiet Chamber.

He slowly opened his eyes. Deep within them, it was as if a Thunder Shock flashed for a moment before they returned to tranquility.

[Primordial Five Elements True Astral Sixth Layer (12,578/20,000)]

Chen Qing sank his Heart and Spirit inward and discovered that his status panel had also changed. "Five Elements True Astral" had become "Primordial Five Elements True Astral."

With a flicker of his thoughts, he tried to circulate this newborn True Astral.

VMMMM—

An aura far more condensed and majestic than ever before surged out from the vortex in his Dantian, instantly permeating his entire body.

This Primordial Five Elements True Astral was no longer a simple combination or cycle of five attributes, but had truly merged into one, presenting a peculiar feeling of being all-encompassing.

As the True Astral circulated, his will could direct the five characteristics with perfect ease and without the slightest hindrance. He could even manifest several characteristics simultaneously in an instant. The marvel of its transformations was entirely up to his mind.

What shocked Chen Qing even more was its power!

He merely gathered a sliver of True Astral at his fingertip, without executing any Martial Arts. The air around the tip of his finger began to emit a faint tearing sound, as if unable to bear the strain, and a flicker of chaotic-colored lightning sparked and vanished.

An indescribable sense of weight and dominance radiated from it, as if what he had gathered at his fingertip was not True Astral, but a miniature world containing the terrifying power to crush everything.

’This Primordial Five Elements True Astral is far too powerful, several times stronger than before!’

A sharp light burst from Chen Qing’s eyes as irrepressible excitement surged through him. ’If I use this True Astral to execute the *True Martial Demon-Vibrating Spear* or the *True Martial Seal* at full power, their might will probably take a qualitative leap!’

He recalled the news he had just heard about He Shuang’s defeat at the hands of Lu Chenming.

He Shuang had fused Three True Astrals, and her foundation could be considered top-tier among her peers, yet she was still no match for Lu Chenming’s pure and profound Nine Heavens True Astral.

’But now...’

Chen Qing slowly clenched his fists, feeling the True Astral rushing through his body like a great river. ’Lu Chenming may be strong, and his Nine Heavens True Astral may be profound, but my Primordial Five Elements True Astral is governed by the general principles, achieved through Five Elements Unification. Its very essence is superior! If I go all out, combining it with my Spear Technique and Flesh Body, Lu Chenming... might not be my match!’

’I shouldn’t reveal the Primordial Five Elements True Astral too early. Lu Chenming has a deep foundation and has been immersed in the Astral Force Realm for many years. I can’t underestimate him.’

He was well aware of the principle that the tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind.

Before he truly possessed the strength to disregard all challenges, a certain degree of hiding his true capabilities was necessary.

’The priority right now is to familiarize myself with and master this new Primordial Five Elements True Astral as quickly as possible. At the same time, I can’t let my Cultivation progress fall behind.’

Chen Qing’s gaze turned resolute. He closed his eyes again and completely immersed his Heart and Spirit in his Cultivation. He began to consolidate his new power, guiding the vast and domineering chaotic-colored True Astral along the profound path recorded in the general principles of the *True Insights of Primordial Five Elements True Astral*.

Within the Quiet Chamber, a chaotic-colored halo flickered in and out of existence, shrouding his figure. His aura was as deep as an abyss.

Over the next few days, discussions about He Shuang’s failed challenge against Lu Chenming continued to buzz Within the Sect. All sorts of details and commentary were passed from disciple to disciple by word of mouth.

Chen Qing, however, remained in seclusion. He used Dust Suppressing Pills to calm his mind and quiet his spirit, and supplemented them with Dragon and Tiger Nourishing Essence Pills to nurture his meridians. He focused wholeheartedly on consolidating the Primordial Five Elements True Astral he had just broken through to and familiarizing himself with its various profound applications.

Only when the chaotic-colored True Astral within his body moved as if it were an extension of his own limbs, circulating smoothly and without obstruction, did he finally emerge from his seclusion.

Silently, Chen Qing made his plans. He would go to Wanxiang Hall to check his Contribution Points balance, then consult his list and begin gathering the necessary materials.

The hall was still bustling with people. Chen Qing walked up to an unoccupied Deacon’s Window and handed over his Identity Jade Token.

"I’d like to check my remaining Contribution Points."

The Steward on duty took the Jade Token, checked it, and said, "Brother Chen, the current balance of Contribution Points in your Jade Token is sixteen thousand, three hundred and thirty-one."

Hearing this, Chen Qing’s brow furrowed subconsciously.

He was excellent at mental arithmetic and remembered his Contribution Point transactions clearly.

Before returning to the Wutai Sect, he had exchanged for three Treasure Medicines, spending 6,100 points, leaving him with 15,331.

After returning, he should have received this month’s fixed income: one thousand points for being the Defender of Prison Peak, plus the monthly stipend of three hundred points for being a True Successor Candidate of Xu Wang Mountain, for a total of one thousand three hundred points.

Chen Qing pondered for a moment, then said to the Steward, "Junior Brother, could you please double-check this month’s income? The number you just reported seems to be short by three hundred."

Seeing how certain Chen Qing was, the Steward didn’t dare to be negligent and quickly re-checked the records carefully.

After a moment, he looked up, his expression one of confirmation. "Brother Chen, I’ve checked again, and the records show no errors. At the beginning of this month, you did indeed receive a total of one thousand Contribution Points. That breaks down into seven hundred for your duties as Defender of Prison Peak and the three-hundred-point monthly stipend for a True Successor Candidate of Xu Wang Mountain. The total is one thousand. Adding that to your previous balance brings it to exactly sixteen thousand, three hundred and thirty-one."

"Hm!?"

Chen Qing’s brows locked tightly, and his gaze sharpened.

The Contribution Points for being the Defender of Prison Peak had gone from one thousand to seven hundred?

Three hundred points, gone just like that!

He knew this had nothing to do with the Steward in front of him. He took back the Jade Token the Steward offered and said nonchalantly, "I see. Perhaps I remembered incorrectly. Thank you for your trouble, Junior Brother."

"You’re too kind, Brother Chen," the Steward replied with a cupped-fist salute.

Chen Qing put away the Jade Token and turned to leave Wanxiang Hall. His face was calm, but his heart was in turmoil.

Three hundred Contribution Points was not a huge sum for someone of his current standing, but the implications behind it could not be ignored.

The Contribution Points for being the Defender of Prison Peak had been personally confirmed by Brother Qu River and were determined by the Sect’s mission system. How could they shrink for no reason?

This was definitely not a normal situation.

As for his previous intention to gather materials, Chen Qing temporarily set it aside.

’Looks like I’ll have to ask Brother Qu about this,’

he thought to himself. He changed direction, no longer heading back to Xu Wang Mountain, but striding quickly toward Qu River’s residence on True Martial Peak.

He had to get to the bottom of these inexplicably docked three hundred Contribution Points.

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