My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty-Chapter 683 The Five Elements of the Great Path

683: The Five Elements of the Great Path

683: The Five Elements of the Great Path

“It’s the power of the Great Path of Time!”

“This person has mastered not just two complete Great Path Rule Powers!”

“No!

Perhaps more than two!”

Ding True Man’s pupils contracted sharply, and for a moment, his mind lost focus.

Seeing his prized divine ability easily dismantled, he immediately realized he had hit a wall this time.

Although he wasn’t sure exactly how powerful the scholarly youth before him was, he dared not underestimate him further.

In fact, the thought of fleeing outright began to cross his mind.

The only reason Ding True Man had survived in the dangerous Star Realms for so many years was his prudence.

But when he considered that this young man had likely inherited the legacy of a Worldly Realm Envoy, achieving such a cultivation realm, he hesitated to leave.

The treasures of the Great Path were right before his eyes.

How could he simply walk away?

Time to risk it all!

In that fleeting moment, Ding True Man’s mind raced, his determination solidifying.

As the oppressive power of the fleeting Great Path dissipated, he fully activated his treasured cauldron.

This cauldron, birthed from a world’s essence, was a rare Supreme Treasure of Merits, and even more unique as a spatial-type artifact.

Though not primarily a weapon of destruction, its offensive capabilities were still formidable.

With years of battle experience, Ding True Man seized the moment when Gu Lan’s sword strike left an opening and launched a counterattack.

The cauldron whirled, breaking through the spatial barriers of this world and stirring up a maelstrom of spatial turbulence, directly dragging Gu Lan into its chaotic currents.

“No matter how many Great Paths you’ve mastered—two, three, or even four—as long as you’re not a Worldly Realm Envoy, in the chaos of the spatial flow, I will ensure that you never return!”

Guiding his cauldron, Ding True Man navigated the chaotic space with ease.

Before long, he located Gu Lan, standing calmly in the void.

Above Gu Lan’s head hung a clock that shielded him, effortlessly repelling the surrounding turbulence.

“Hmm?”

Ding True Man let out a sound of surprise, initially thinking that Gu Lan also wielded a spatial-type Supreme Treasure of Merits.

However, upon sensing the true grade of the clock, his worry eased.

“Well, this is unexpected.

You’ve got a spatial treasure too.

Not bad, but sadly, your artifact hasn’t been tempered by the power of creation.

It doesn’t even qualify as an ordinary Divine Realm Treasure.

It won’t stand a chance against my cauldron!”

“Cauldron, assist me!

Space Blade Slash!”

Without hesitation, Ding True Man launched his attack.

He channeled divine power relentlessly, his cauldron releasing countless spatial blades toward Gu Lan.

Clang!

Clang!

Clang!

The spatial blades struck continuously, dimming the protective light of the Saint Dragon Clock above Gu Lan.

The Saint Dragon Clock had served Gu Lan well in the Earthly Realm, excelling in both defense and containment.

However, as his cultivation advanced, the clock was now showing its limitations.

“It seems I’ll need to find time to reforge the Saint Dragon Clock,” Gu Lan mused, unfazed by the onslaught.

“After resolving this matter, I should study some more.

Hopefully, the system will reward materials to upgrade it.”

“Also, the power of creation mentioned by this man seems useful for artifact refining…”

Even as Ding True Man’s attacks rained down, Gu Lan’s thoughts wandered to refining techniques and material upgrades.

Finally, the Saint Dragon Clock’s barrier shattered under the relentless assault of a spatial blade.

“Success!”

Ding True Man’s face lit up with joy.

He envisioned Gu Lan’s body being torn apart by the spatial blades, his life force extinguished.

But just then, Gu Lan raised his sword once more.

With a single swing, the power of the Five Elements Great Path erupted, manifesting in awe-inspiring phenomena.

“The Path of Metal: The Aspect of Autumn Harvest.

‘The autumn wind rises, white clouds fly; grass and trees wither, and geese head south.'”

“The Path of Wood: The Aspect of Spring Growth.

‘A drizzle falls on the capital streets, grass looks lush from afar yet sparse up close.'”

“The Path of Water: The Aspect of Winter Concealment.

‘Suddenly, like a spring breeze overnight, thousands of pear trees blossom.'”

Phenomena after phenomena unfolded, each tied to the fundamental elements of the universe.

Ding True Man’s heart sank as he witnessed this spectacle.

His mind unraveled in terror.

“Metal, Wood, Water, Fire… Earth!”

“The Five Elements Great Path, in its complete form…

Impossible!

Even the strongest Worldly Realm Envoys rarely achieve full mastery of the Five Elements Great Path!”

“Could he be beyond a Worldly Realm Envoy?

Perhaps one of the legendary Star Realm Lords…”

The thought sent chills down Ding True Man’s spine.

His scalp tingled as he stared at the descending elemental phenomena shaped by Great Path Rule Power.

Frantically, he poured his divine energy into the cauldron, erecting a defensive shield to fend off the overwhelming assault.

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

Each impact struck like a celestial hammer, weighing down on him.

In mere moments, his cauldron’s barrier shattered.

The autumn wind, yellowing leaves—manifestations of the Metal Path’s autumn harvest—pierced his flesh like needles, inflicting excruciating pain.

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Despite his years of dominance across the Star Realms, Ding True Man could not withstand the torment.

His screams filled the chaotic void.

After the autumn harvest came the spring growth.

Spring rain and vibrant grass imbued his surroundings with boundless vitality.

Yet, this life force didn’t heal him; instead, it drained his divine energy, tormenting his very soul.

At that moment, Ding True Man knew he was doomed.

He hadn’t just encountered a brick wall—he had slammed into a steel fortress.

“Mercy, Senior!

Please spare me!”

“I was blind and offended you, Senior.

I beg your forgiveness.

I am willing to offer all my treasures in exchange for my life!”

Ding True Man, battered and defeated, knelt on the ground, pleading.

He revealed every treasure and secret he possessed, even disclosing confidential Star Realm knowledge in hopes of appeasing Gu Lan.

But Gu Lan remained unmoved.

He wouldn’t spare Ding True Man so easily.

If not for his recent breakthrough and superior power, he might have been the one lying lifeless.

In the harsh world of cultivation, mercy often led to one’s downfall.

Still, Ding True Man’s knowledge of the outer realms was valuable.

Gu Lan decided not to kill him outright.

Instead, he intended to use him as a key to access realms beyond the Six Realms.

The five elemental phenomena continued, reducing Ding True Man to a near-death state.

Only then did Gu Lan withdraw his powers.

Approaching the defeated foe, Gu Lan retrieved Ding True Man’s treasured cauldron.

With practiced ease, he erased its spiritual imprint and claimed it for himself.

Next, he casually took Ding True Man’s storage artifacts.

A quick inspection revealed a wealth of precious materials and treasures.

Gu Lan kept the most valuable items without hesitation.

These spoils of victory were rightfully his.