Chapter 23 This is the final test I give you

Wang Yang sat in the courtyard, staring into the vast sky.

The blow from Sun Wukong was truly too great, with his centuries of cultivation paling in comparison to the results of Sun Wukong's few days of practice.

It was then that the system notification rang out.

"Ding, congratulations to Sun Wukong for penetrating the mysteries of the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams Technique, transforming into the Hongmeng Taiji Dao, synchronizing cultivation level."

As the notification sound ended, an enormously complex set of information involuntarily emerged within Wang Yang's mind.

Facing the emergence of the Hongmeng Taiji Dao, Wang Yang gained instant enlightenment on the variations and transitions of the Five Elements between heaven and earth.

Whether the various changes of the Five Elements, or their constant revolutions and transformations.

"I knew this monkey had great perception, but this is just too fast!"

Wang Yang couldn't help but ruefully smile; he thought he had understood Sun Wukong well, but it's only now that he realized he didn't fully comprehend him after all.

Each time, it seemed Sun Wukong would present him with a surprise.

Leaving him forever unable to see through him.

"It looks like it's time to impart some knowledge of the Way of Array Formations to Sun Wukong!"

Wang Yang said while stroking his chin.

Given his current skill in array formations, not even hiding from Patriarch Bodhi would work, clearly requiring a more powerful array was necessary. However, given his own perception, it's unlikely he'd grasp a mightier array in his lifetime, so he would have to entrust this task to Sun Wukong.

Perhaps then, he too might have the chance to become an Array Master, which would be helpful in the future without the protection of Patriarch Bodhi.

...

Meanwhile, inside the Daoist Temple.

At that moment, Sun Wukong's mind was converging numerous glimmers of the Five Elements, as if even the whole world itself was condensed from these twinkles of the Five Elements.

Countless living beings came together.

At that moment, realization became clear.

It seemed that with a mere lift of his hand, he could control the Five Elements, and the practice of the Five Elements Daoist Law was effortlessly within his grasp.

"Senior brother, you truly are a remarkable man!"

Such terrifying divine skills were easily imparted to him.

Sun Wukong became even more diligent in his cultivation.

Countless intangible essences converged, and gathering them together brought forth the Five Elements Spiritual Objects.

A terrifying aura was emanating.

Had it not been for Wang Yang's array formation in this Daoist Temple, this mighty aura would have been transmitted directly outside.

As the owner, Wang Yang naturally sensed it right away.

"What a terrifying aura!"

Wang Yang hadn't paid attention to Sun Wukong for several days. Sun Wukong's cultivation didn't need his concern at all, since watching him would only incite envy and jealousy.

"What exactly has this monkey done?"

However, feeling the strength of this aura, Wang Yang couldn't help himself; he hurried to check what had happened to Sun Wukong.

Upon entering the grand hall, Wang Yang felt a rich presence of the Five Elements.

The aura of the Five Elements was no surprise to him, as it was the emanation of the evolving Hongmeng Taiji Dao.

But what were those five glowing objects floating and rotating around Sun Wukong?

"What is this?"

These five spheres of light seemed like naturally accompanying entities of Sun Wukong, containing powerful auras and endless potential for transformation.

Perhaps sensing Wang Yang's entrance into the grand hall, Sun Wukong opened his eyes.

"Brother, I've succeeded in cultivating the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams Technique you taught me!"

Sun Wukong could hardly wait to speak up.

"What's this?"

Wang Yang nodded and was not surprised that Sun Wukong had cultivated to this point, then pointed to the orb of light with curiosity and asked.

Looking at the five orbs of light still revolving around him, Sun Wukong scratched his head and said, "It seems that cultivating the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams Technique can condense Five Elements Spiritual Objects!"

"Five Elements Spiritual Marrow?"

The Five Elements Spiritual Marrow is the quintessence of the Five Elements that can only be condensed with extremely pure power.

It is the core of the natural Five Elements and a symbol for cultivators to control the Five Elements.

But even if one can control the Five Elements and has a deep understanding of them, one might not be able to sense the existence of the Five Elements Spiritual Marrow.

Moreover, even condensing just one is already a testament to exceptional talent.

Patriarch Bodhi had once immersed himself in saying that over the years, no one had been able to condense it, and for Saints or Quasi-Saints, it was meaningless.

However, if someone who has not reached the Quasi-Saint level can condense it, their innate talent is destined to be incredible.

Wang Yang initially did not recognize it because Patriarch Bodhi had said that it was impossible for anyone to condense it.

But unexpectedly, there was someone who could indeed condense it, and even five at once.

What's more, Patriarch Bodhi said that even Quasi-Saints would need some treasures to gather it, for the Five Elements are intangible and, despite their strength, even Quasi-Saints cannot create something out of nothing.

But now, not only has Sun Wukong created something out of nothing, but the power of these five pieces of Five Elements Spiritual Marrow is likely to be unstoppable even by a Daluo Golden Immortal.

Wang Yang was envious, jealous.

"Five Elements Spiritual Marrow? Perhaps, I'm not too clear, but it's undoubtedly the condensation of the Power of the Five Elements. It seems it can also serve as a weapon?"

Sun Wukong scratched his ear and looked puzzled at the five floating orbs of light.

Wang Yang bitterly smiled; not only could they serve as weapons, but they could also contend with Daluo Golden Immortals—their tremendous power is imaginable!

"Ahem!"

Wang Yang cleared his throat; he couldn't let Sun Wukong be too confident, or else if he wasn't careful, he might go fighting with heaven and earth, making all the previous advice in vain.

So with this thought, Wang Yang could only clear his throat again and then shook his head and said, "Being able to condense the Five Elements Spiritual Marrow is quite acceptable."

After Wang Yang said this, Sun Wukong was clearly a bit dejected; after all his effort over so many days, it was only deemed 'quite acceptable.'

However, upon second thought, how could he compare to his brother, whose realm was far beyond his? To say that it was acceptable was already a compliment.

"I wonder if I can ever reach my brother's realm in this lifetime!"

Sun Wukong muttered to himself, feeling helpless. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't surpass his brother.

Hearing Sun Wukong's words, Wang Yang couldn't help but smile bitterly; this monkey had already surpassed him long ago, only Sun Wukong himself was unaware of it.

"Since you've been studying for so long, I have another Daoist technique to teach you, but before that, you need to kill a monster!"

Wang Yang looked at Sun Wukong and slowly said.

Since he wanted to let Sun Wukong comprehend array formations, he must craft Array Formation Plates, and a powerful demon beast would serve as the best material.

Additionally, this could also serve as a chance to see how Sun Wukong would handle the task; after years of teaching, if Sun Wukong had learned well, Wang Yang wouldn't have to worry even if he left the mountain in the future.

"You want me to leave the mountain to kill demons? What demon?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong's face showed excitement.

Seeing Sun Wukong like this, Wang Yang frowned slightly; it seemed Sun Wukong was still the same.

Had all the years of teaching been in vain?

"Kill a Ghost Shark whose cultivation level has reached that of a Taiyi Golden Immortal. This will also be your final test from me!"