Chapter 551: Chapter 551: Five Elements Attribute

Ye Qingchen’s eyes were fixed with certainty, fully aware of what he had just felt.

Li Nian’er raised her finger, and at its tip, a blue water orb slowly emerged. "Do you mean this?" she asked.

Ye Qingchen activated his Divine Sense, opening his Dual Pupil Martial Soul to observe the water orb in Li Nian’er’s hand. To his surprise, he discovered that the energy emanating from it was exactly the same as what he had felt earlier, only denser and clearer.

Ye Qingchen nodded, his eyes blazing as he looked at the water orb. "That’s right, that’s it!"

Li Nian’er put away the water orb and looked at Ye Qingchen in disbelief. "Little Junior Brother, you’re not lying, are you?"

Ye Qingchen looked back at Li Nian’er with a blank expression, not understanding what there was to lie about, but he still nodded. "Senior Sister Nian’er, my feeling can’t be wrong. A moment ago, I almost fully grasped that strange energy."

Li Nian’er took a deep breath and patted her impressive chest. Now she understood why their Eldest Senior Brother, Qin Chuan, held Ye Qingchen in such high regard.

Ye Qingchen seemed to think of something and asked, "Senior Sister Nian’er, what exactly was that energy? Why did it feel similar to nature’s spiritual energy, yet slightly different?"

Li Nian’er calmed herself, sat down cross-legged on the edge of the cliff, and began to explain, "Little Junior Brother, you should know that Martial Souls have attributes, right?"

Ye Qingchen nodded. His own Willow Wood Martial Soul could provide him with pure Wood Attribute Energy and vitality. Because he had mastered Fen Tian’s Earth Fire, he also had some understanding of Fire Attribute Energy.

But that was from sensing Attribute Energy through external means; what did it have to do with nature’s spiritual energy?

Li Nian’er continued, "When a martial artist cultivates to the Martial Emperor Realm, they can communicate with nature’s spiritual energy. This energy doesn’t just amplify their offense and defense; it also nourishes their Martial Soul. The effect isn’t obvious at first, but by the time one reaches the fifth layer of the Martial Emperor Realm, a martial artist can directly absorb the most suitable Attribute Energy for themselves from nature’s spiritual energy.

"At that point, the spiritual energy inside the martial artist undergoes a qualitative transformation. It’s no longer ordinary spiritual energy but is converted into pure Attribute Energy. My Martial Soul has the Water Attribute. After mastering Water Attribute Energy, my own energy can resonate with my Martial Soul, increasing my combat power by more than ten times! That’s also why Wang Meng, who was only one realm-layer below me, couldn’t even break through my defense!"

Ye Qingchen’s jaw dropped in amazement. He had only known about the supportive and restrictive cycles between the attributes of Martial Souls, but he never expected that martial artists could cultivate their own Attribute Energy after reaching a certain realm.

Li Nian’er went on to explain, "Of course, I’m talking about martial artists who cultivate normally. People like you and me were able to master nature’s spiritual energy while still in the Martial King Realm. However, mastering Attribute Energy is even more difficult. It requires years of accumulation and a moment of sudden enlightenment. That’s why, in the entire history of the Heaven Desolate Continent, no martial artist has ever managed to master Attribute Energy while in the Martial King Realm."

As she spoke, Li Nian’er couldn’t help but sigh. The fact that Ye Qingchen was able to feel the difference in her Water Attribute Energy indicated that he had already touched the threshold of mastering it. Yet, due to her interruption, she had caused him to miss the opportunity to grasp the Water Attribute.

However, what Li Nian’er couldn’t understand was this: Elder Yang had said that Ye Qingchen had a Seven-Star Willow Wood Martial Soul, so why would he sense Water Attribute Energy?

What Li Nian’er didn’t know was that Ye Qingchen did indeed possess a Willow Wood Martial Soul, but he also had a Dual Pupil Martial Soul within his sea of consciousness. The Dual Pupil Martial Soul had no elemental attribute, which meant that as long as Ye Qingchen’s comprehension was sufficient, he had the potential to master any one of the Five Elements’ energies.

Furthermore, in the lake just now, the surrounding area was rich with Water Attribute energy. It was through his Dual Pupil Martial Soul that Ye Qingchen discovered that trace of an anomaly.

Li Nian’er was someone who took responsibility for her actions. She said to Ye Qingchen sincerely, "Little Junior Brother, I never expected you to be able to sense Attribute Energy so early. I apologize for interrupting you."

Ye Qingchen waved his hand. "A person’s opportunities are predestined. Even if Senior Sister hadn’t interrupted me today, I might not have been able to master it completely."

Li Nian’er shook her head, knowing Ye Qingchen was just comforting her. "Little Junior Brother, since you have a Willow Wood Martial Soul and have now touched the threshold of Attribute Energy, why don’t we see if you can comprehend the Wood Attribute?"

Ye Qingchen agreed with Li Nian’er’s plan. He also figured that if he could sense the Water Attribute, which he had never encountered before, then dealing with an attribute he was familiar with, like Fire, should be far simpler.

Afterward, Li Nian’er led Ye Qingchen away to find a place suitable for him to comprehend the Wood Attribute.

In truth, Li Nian’er hadn’t really thought about how to guide Ye Qingchen’s cultivation at all. The incident at the waterfall was purely motivated by her desire to vent her frustration on him. However, she had stumbled upon the right path by accident, allowing Ye Qingchen to perceive Attribute Energy ahead of schedule. At this moment, Li Nian’er was already fantasizing about the astonished expressions on the faces of her three senior brothers and Elder Yang when she brought Ye Qingchen back and they saw he had actually mastered Attribute Energy!

Li Nian’er had clearly spent a long time training in various locations throughout Central Celestial Academy, so she knew the grounds exceptionally well. She quickly brought Ye Qingchen into a primeval forest and, moving with practiced ease, led him to an ancient tree that was at least a hundred meters tall.

The forest was undoubtedly the place where Wood Attribute energy was most concentrated. This colossal ancient tree, having survived for who knows how many ages, must contain an unimaginable amount of it. Li Nian’er believed that if he cultivated here, Ye Qingchen would soon be able to sense the Wood Attribute energy.

Li Nian’er then demonstrated for Ye Qingchen again how she summoned her Water Attribute energy. However, the abundant Wood Attribute energy in the surroundings made the process seem somewhat strenuous for her.

After finishing, Li Nian’er had Ye Qingchen meditate before the giant tree to gain insight, while she sat opposite him, resting her head in her hands and observing his every move.

Ye Qingchen sat cross-legged with his eyes slightly closed and began to circulate the Divine Wood Art. At the same time, his Willow Wood Martial Soul slowly materialized behind him.