Jiang Yun then inquired about the progress of everyone's work.
"Maitreya, you're in charge of dealings with the Phoenix Clan. How's it going? Have the Phoenix Clan settled in the Western World yet?"
Maitreya hurriedly replied, "Reporting to Senior Brother, Fellow Kong Xuan and Winged Immortal brought a portion of the Phoenix Clan, as well as some affiliated races of the Phoenix Clan, and have been gradually migrating into the Western World over the years."
Over these tens of thousands of years, numerous new settlements have been developed around several Spirit Land in the south, and they have actively participated in the Spirit Land Construction...
"Yaoshi, what about your herb garden?"
The Yaoshi bowed respectfully. "The entire Miasma Jungle has now been purified, and most areas have been transformed into spirit herb gardens. I've also been exchanging Spirit Land with my fellow disciples, collecting various Spirit Root and Spirit Herb for cultivation. Now, even the Pill Hall is preparing to move there..."
Jiang Yun nodded and then inquired about the work of the other disciples.
After everyone had finished reporting, he pondered and said, "In this way, each of you should finish dealing with your most pressing matters, and then hand over the follow-up tasks to your capable subordinates. Then, gather at Five Elements Peak, where I will use the Five Elements Spirit Pearls to set up the Five Elements Grand Formation to help you comprehend the mysteries of the Five Elements and cultivate the Five Qi in the Chest."
I happen to be free right now, so I can stay and oversee things for you for a while, allowing you to focus on your cultivation.
"Thank you, Senior Brother!" The disciples were overjoyed and bowed in unison to express their gratitude.
After everyone left in high spirits, only the Yaoshi remained behind.
Jiang Yun sized up his composed junior brother and, seeing the three flowers on his head beginning to take shape, couldn't help but smile and say, "Yaoshi Brother Yaoshi has reached the Grand Unity Perfection. Are you preparing to break through to the Great Luo?"
The Yaoshi respectfully said, "Senior brother has keen insight. I have indeed recently felt the Five Qi Returning to the Origin and the three flowers about to gather, but..."
He frowned slightly. "I still have some doubts about how to break through to the Great Luo, and I'd like to ask my senior brother for some advice."
Jiang Yun waved his hand, Restriction up a soundproof barrier, and said solemnly, "Great Luo Immortal transcends the River of Time and Space, possessing only one past, present, and future. This step is crucial, as it determines how far one can go on their path of cultivation."
The Yaoshi's expression hardened, and he quickly sat down to listen.
"Do you know why I made you stay in the Grand Unity Realm a little longer?" Jiang Yun asked instead of answering.
The Yaoshi pondered for a moment, "My senior brother often says that spiritual practice is like building a tower; the stronger the foundation, the taller the tower can stand."
"Exactly." Jiang Yun nodded. "The Grand Unity Realm refines the Five Qi in the Chest, which is actually preparation for the Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown."
The more complete the Five Elements and the more solid the Three Flowers, the smoother the Great Luo cultivation will be in the future.
As he spoke, three Golden Flowers appeared above his head, each of them of the highest quality, radiating brilliant light. "Look at these three flowers of mine, they are the result of my tens of thousands of years of honing my five elements to their ultimate perfection while I was in the Grand Unity Realm."
A look of understanding flashed in the Yaoshi's eyes. "So that's how it is! No wonder your cultivation progressed so rapidly after you advanced to the Great Luo."
Jiang Yun put away the Three Flowers and continued, "There are three hurdles to advancing to the Great Luo. First, the three treasures of Essence, Qi, and Spirit, qi, and spirit must be perfected; second, Dao Heart must be firm and unmoved by external things; and third, one must cross the River of Time and Space to be cleansed."
"The River of Time and Space?" The Yaoshi looked puzzled.
"Indeed." Jiang Yun's expression was solemn. "When your three flowers are about to converge, you will sense the call of the River of Time and Space. At that time, you will need to cross the river with your True Spirit and withstand the impact of countless memories of 'you' from the past and future. If you are not careful, you will lose yourself."
The Yaoshi gasped, "It's that dangerous!"
Jiang Yun smiled and said, "There's no need to worry too much. Your foundation is solid and your Dao Heart is firm, so there shouldn't be any major problems. I have a 'Three Treasures Spirit Calming Art' here, which was created specifically to stabilize the three treasures of Essence, Qi, and Spirit, and spirit. You can take it and study it."
As he spoke, he lightly touched the Yaoshi's brow with one finger, transmitting the incantation into his Sea of Consciousness.
The Yaoshi closed his eyes to meditate for a moment, and when he opened them again, he was filled with gratitude. "Thank you, senior brother, for transmitting this method! This method is profound and just what I need."
Next, Jiang Yun explained to the Yaoshi why Daluo Golden Immortal are called Dao Lord, urging him to understand himself and find the Dao and Dharma he desired to cultivate from the depths of his heart...
The two talked for a long time. Seeing that she had told him enough, Jiang Yun patted him on the shoulder and said, "Go on!"
Remember, before you are promoted to the Great Luo, make sure you properly hand over your current work. The construction of the "Pure Glazed Realm," which you are responsible for among the eight Spirit Land, is of paramount importance and cannot be neglected.
The Yaoshi nodded solemnly. "Junior brother understands. I will sort out the affairs of the Pure Glazed Realm as soon as I return and hand them over to the junior brothers below for temporary management."
After the Yaoshi left, Jiang Yun looked towards the Western Region horizon and murmured to himself, "The Western World has developed very well, but that biggest wound still needs to be treated carefully..."
Some time passed in the blink of an eye. On Mount Sumeru, at the Five Elements Peak.
Several junior brothers and sisters had already gathered here. Jiang Yun intended to demonstrate this Formations to them, so he waited until everyone had arrived before starting to construct the Great Formation.
When things get to a critical point, he will explain the principles of Formations to everyone, so that they not only know how to set up formations, but also understand the underlying rationale.
After the Great Formation was completed, he had everyone enter Great Formation and sit down to regulate their breathing.
"The Five Elements Generation, in an endless cycle." Jiang Yun's voice, as resonant as a great bell, echoed in everyone's hearts. "Metal generates water, water generates wood, wood generates fire, fire generates earth, and earth generates metal."
"Each of you may choose one Spirit Pearl to study according to your own needs."
As he spoke, he took out five Spirit Pearl from his Primordial Spirit, waved his hand, Spirit Pearl flew to Great Formation, emitting dazzling light.
Jiang Yun on a huge platform atop the mountain, with five-colored Formation Flags planted in five directions, Five Elements Spirit Tribe arranged in the four directions and the center, forming a mysterious Great Formation.
Maitreya was the first to act. He favored the Earth element, and it was the first element he studied when he entered the Grand Unity Realm. Therefore, this time he chose to use the Xiantian energy of the Earth Spirit Pearl to reshape the Earth element of his spleen among the Five Elements: "Haha, I'll choose the Earth Spirit Pearl!"
Sunlight and Moonlight exchanged a glance and each chose the Water and Fire Spirit Pearl.
Sunlight illuminates the Fire Spirit Pearl, Moonlight guides the Water Spirit Pearl; the interplay of Yin-Yang creates a Taiji Diagram within the formation.
The other disciples also selected suitable Spirit Pearl and began to study them.
Seeing this, Jiang Yun made a hand seal, and the Great Formation immediately started operating. The power of the Five Elements circulated within the formation, forming a Perfect World closed loop.
Although the Yaoshi had already reached the Grand Unity Perfection, he still sat outside the formation observing. Seeing the profound changes of the Five Elements within the formation, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Senior Brother's understanding of Formations is truly unfathomable."
Jiang Yun walked to his side and whispered, "Do you understand now?"
The principle of the Five Elements cycle is connected with the Three Treasures of Essence, Qi, and Essence, Qi, and Spirit.
Essence is water, Qi is fire, and spirit is wood; only when these three generate and nourish each other can one achieve the Great Luo Dao Fruit.
The Yaoshi pondered, "Therefore, the Five Elements are the soil; only in Spirit Soil can better Spirit Root grow. My senior brother told me to first solidify the foundation of the Five Elements, and then the Three Treasures will naturally form..."
That's exactly right!
Seeing that the Yaoshi had gained some insights, Jiang Yun was very pleased and couldn't help but laugh heartily.