What a pity!
His lifespan was nearing its end, and he no longer had the time to nurture such a genius.
Otherwise,
the inheritance of his lineage could have been entrusted to this kid.
Perhaps he might even have fulfilled Master's final wish.
Zhang Qingyuan had no way of knowing Daoist Ming Shui's thoughts.
However, the other man's words gave him some ideas.
The Way of Five Elements was incomparably difficult. By his calculations, he had to deduce and comprehend all five attribute powers to the level of "momentum" before he could achieve the mutual generation of the Five Elements and shatter through the threshold of Cave True in one stroke.
Although he had already completed the Water Element, Earth Element, and Fire Element paths, while the Wood Element had only just begun,
which one of them had not ultimately been completed through a heaven-sent opportunity?
Even if he comprehended Wood Life Intent with the help of the Divine Wood Seal, Zhang Qingyuan estimated that, relying on his own abilities, he would need at least several years, perhaps even over a decade, using the Great Evolution Technique before reaching the level of momentum!
Let alone the Gold Element, of which he had no clue at all?
The road ahead remained arduous.
If he relied solely on his own exploration, without opportunities or inheritances, it would take at least decades, perhaps a century, to master the Way of Five Elements before he would be qualified to challenge Cave True.
But now,
Zhang Qingyuan suddenly remembered that he seemed to have a master to rely on as well.
After all, the other party was a Great Power at the Cave True Realm. He should know some information concerning other Five Elements Powers and be able to provide relevant news.
Or offer him