Five Elements Immortal-Slaying Linked Formation

That's natural.

Xian'er said:

"Cultivation Method are divided into four levels: Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow, with Yellow being the lowest and Heaven the highest. Above Heaven is Immortal—but in this world, that level probably only exists in legends."

"I only know that there is such a level. As for the specific Cultivation Method, I can teach you later when I remember them."

Shen Jingchuan's eyes lit up as he listened. Xian'er might even be at the legendary Immortal level. But if she wasn't, it didn't matter. Just one Heaven-Grade Cultivation Method was enough for him to enjoy endlessly.

He suddenly remembered something and hurriedly asked:

"Then what level was the 'Five Elements Qi Refining Instruction' that you taught me earlier?"

"That one, it's also at the Heavenly level."

Xian'er said casually, then raised her chin with an air of matter-of-fact:

"Alright, remember this: there's nothing inferior here. The lowest level Cultivation Method I'll teach you is Heaven-level—I'm too lazy to teach you anything inferior."

She snorted and added:

"Besides, I can't even do the bad ones."

Shen Jingchuan thought to himself:

"Listen to what people are saying?"

"Okay, Sister Xian'er, then I'll learn this."

Xian'er raised her hand, and a phantom finger gently touched his brow. The next instant, a torrent of information, so vast it was almost terrifying, crashed into Shen Jingchuan's mind.

"Hiss--"

He groaned, feeling as if his head was being twisted back and forth with a blunt knife, the pain making the veins on his forehead throb and cold sweat pour down his face.

He gritted his teeth and endured it, without moving an inch. Time seemed to stand still around him; perhaps for a moment, perhaps for an hour, before the infusion finally stopped.

Before his headache had even subsided, the complete set of sword formation Mnemonic, movement routes, and formation changes were already clearly imprinted in his mind, as if they were innate.

He closed his eyes and concentrated, silently rehearsing and simulating in his mind how Spiritual Power circulated through his meridians and how the five Heaven and Earth Rings should be arranged into an array.

After mastering all of these techniques, he had a strange feeling—it was as if he had practiced this set of Cultivation Method diligently for many years and was now proficient in it.

He then opened his eyes.

"Sister Xian'er, I've memorized the Cultivation Method."

He rubbed his still slightly throbbing temples:

"However, I just did a calculation, and setting up this formation with five Heaven and Earth Rings right now is really difficult; it will require a lot of practice. By the way, I've also thought of a name: how about calling it the Five Elements Immortal-Slaying Linked Formation? What do you think?"

Xian'er nodded:

"Hmm, the name is alright."

Changing the subject, she glanced at him sideways:

"But you can only enjoy the name—'Slaying Immortals,' my foot! You're already doing well enough to defeat Qi Refining cultivator of the same level."

Shen Jingchuan scratched his head and voiced the question that had been on his mind:

"Sister Xian, I was just about to ask you something. I've never actually fought a high-level cultivator with such an advanced Cultivation Method; I've only dealt with a few low-level ones before. I just don't understand—is it possible that I can't beat them even with Heaven-Grade Cultivation Method?"

"Silly boy, even the most advanced Cultivation Method depend on who wields them."

Xian'er scoffed:

"Even if a Foundation Establishment cultivator uses the most low-level Yellow-grade Cultivation Method, they can still beat you to a pulp. Conversely, even if you use Heaven-Grade Cultivation Method, you might not be able to defeat Foundation Establishment. The difference in cultivation level is insurmountable; the thickness and quality of their Spiritual Power are on completely different levels, and a single Cultivation Method cannot bridge that gap."

She paused, then said:

"The advantage of Heaven-Grade Cultivation Method is that, firstly, you will have a significant advantage when competing within the same level or when you are one or two minor realms above them;"

"Secondly, there's its growth potential. Those Yellow-level and Profound-level Cultivation Method will find that they hinder you at every turn once your cultivation level is high, and they simply can't support your Spiritual Power. You'll have to replace them sooner or later. Heaven-Grade Cultivation Method, on the other hand, can accompany you all the way to the end and won't hold you back."

Xian'er said slowly:

"Killing someone one or two levels higher than others within the same rank is achievable with top-tier Cultivation Method, a suitable magic Law Treasure, and abundant Spiritual Power, if you put in the effort. But to say you can kill someone one major rank higher, or even across three or four minor ranks, that's true genius."

"Cultivation Method, Law Treasure, Spirit Roots, temperament, and practical combat experience—everything must be top-notch; none can be lacking. You have Five Spirit Roots with abundant Spiritual Power, along with Heaven-Grade Cultivation Method and a growth-type natal magic Law Treasure, so your foundation is sufficient. As for how far you can go—"

She looked at Shen Jingchuan and said calmly:

"It depends on how much effort you're willing to put in and how much you understand."

Shen Jingchuan stood up and said:

"Okay, Sister Xian'er, I'll go try it in the courtyard first."

"Go ahead, I'll keep watch."

He entered the courtyard, and with a thought, five Heaven and Earth Rings flew out from his Dantian and hovered around his body.

Shen Jingchuan focused his mind and, following the method of the Five Elements Immortal-Slaying Linked Formation, used his Divine Sense to guide the five circles to slowly rotate.

It works.

The five circles swirled and danced with his will, their five-colored light flowing and swirling. Their attacks and defenses were all methodical, and they indeed possessed a certain offensive power.

But he quickly realized something was off—this formation was originally created for five longswords. The swords are long and follow a straight thrusting and slashing path; the circle, however, is round and emphasizes spinning, looping, twisting, and entangling. The methods are ultimately different. Although he could use many parts of it, there was always a hint of disharmony, and he still needed to work on it gradually. But no matter what, he could at least use it for now.

As I was practicing, a low gasp suddenly came from behind me:

"Oh my god!"

It was Huan'er. Xiao Mingshu followed beside her, and the two stood under the eaves, staring blankly at the courtyard—five rings were flying around Shen Jingchuan, silver-white, green, dark black, crimson, and bright yellow, the five colors intertwined, beautiful and exquisite;

As the light shimmered, a chilling killing intent was faintly revealed, making one's skin tighten slightly.

Shen Jingchuan knew who it was just by the voice. He didn't panic, calmly performed the entire set of techniques from beginning to end, and then stopped.

The five Heaven and Earth Rings transformed into five streams of light, returning to the Dantian for nourishment.

He turned around, cast a Cleaning Technique, and the thin layer of sweat and dust that had accumulated on his body was swept away, leaving him feeling refreshed.

Xiao Mingshu then stepped forward, her eyes still filled with surprise:

"Hey little brat, what you were using just now, was that pile of scrap metal you bought at the auction?"

Huan'er followed behind her, one small hand still covering her mouth, clearly not yet recovered from the shock. She stared at him with her big eyes, waiting for his reply.

"What scrap metal?" Shen Jingchuan chuckled. "Sis, let me tell you, it has a name, it's called the Five Elements Heaven and Earth Ring."

"The Five Elements Heaven and Earth Ring..." Xiao Mingshu murmured, then nodded. "Good name, not bad. Changing it from 'Circle' to 'Circle' sounds much better, just one character."

She was curious again:

How did you fix it?

"My Lineage just sent it to me."

Shen Jingchuan remained expressionless and delivered his prepared statement:

"They just arrived today, and they even taught me a simple Cultivation Method for using it. This thing is an uncommon weapon, and there aren't any particularly suitable Cultivation Method for it. I'm just figuring it out and practicing it to see if I can use it."

Huan'er immediately chimed in, her eyes sparkling:

"Young master, I thought you were doing a really good job just now, it was so beautiful!"