The Five Elements Vajra Technique is divided into five levels.

The sign of completing each level is that after absorbing the Qi of the five elements, the body no longer feels any pain, but instead feels extremely comfortable, as if absorbing Spiritual Qi.

Each level's corresponding body refining method involves using different Qi of the five elements to temper the body.

As for which element to use first, it doesn't matter.

During his cultivation, Alaric Ye was pleasantly surprised to discover that the Spirit Herbs cultivated in the space of the Ancient Ring of the Insect Emperor were incredibly rich in the Qi of the five elements. Each leaf contained more Qi than an entire ordinary hundred-year-old Spirit Herb!

This would rapidly enhance Little White and Little Strong's strength, soon surpassing other beasts of the same level. His practice of the Five Elements Vajra Technique and the Five Elements Primordial Art would also proceed more smoothly than ever before.

Time flew by during cultivation, and in the blink of an eye, a day had passed.

The day for the advanced miscellaneous disciples' assessment at Spirit Beast Peak had arrived.

Alaric Ye flew on his sword early in the morning to a plaza halfway up Spirit Beast Peak.

Although it was just dawn, the plaza was already filled with over a hundred male and female cultivators in Top Xuan Sect robes, sitting cross-legged. Alaric Ye suspected they had come to guard their spots the night before.

Most of these people were at the first level of Qi Refining, with only a few at the second level. There were no third-level Qi Refining cultivators, as they would have automatically been promoted to outer disciples, enjoying far better treatment than advanced miscellaneous disciples.

Alaric Ye casually found a corner, sat down cross-legged, and began to breathe and meditate, quietly waiting for the assessment to start.

As time passed, more and more people arrived at the plaza. By the time the sun rose, there were already five to six hundred miscellaneous disciples.

As it neared the hour of Si (9 AM), the crowd began to whisper.

"I wonder which steward from Spirit Beast Peak will conduct the assessment this time? If it's Steward Zhu, the process might be easier. But if it's Steward Zhang, we're in trouble."

"Senior Brother, you seem very experienced. Have you participated in the Spirit Beast Peak assessment many times?"

"Ah, it's embarrassing to say, but not only have I tried the advanced miscellaneous disciples' assessment at Spirit Beast Peak, but I've also tried the assessments at other peaks. Unfortunately, I've never succeeded. It's too difficult; the overall pass rate is less than one in ten!"

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"I wonder if we'll be lucky enough to see Fairy Cyan Jade this time. I've heard she occasionally inspects the advanced miscellaneous disciples' assessment. If I could see her once, my cultivation journey would be without regrets."

"Senior Brother, who is Fairy Cyan Jade? Is she very beautiful?"

"You came to the Spirit Beast Peak assessment without knowing who Fairy Cyan Jade is? You're bound to make a fool of yourself. She is the Peak Master of Spirit Beast Peak, a formidable Golden Elixir expert!"

"As for her beauty, it's well known that calling her 'beautiful' is an insult. I was fortunate enough to see her once, and she is a thousand times more beautiful than any painting. Even many female cultivators are infatuated with her. She can only be described as a creation of heaven and earth!"

"There are some romantic cultivators who, regardless of cultivation level, have compiled a ranking of fairies in the Dragon-seeking Mountain Range's cultivation world. This ranking is highly controversial, but almost all cultivators agree that Fairy Cyan Jade is number one, unmatched by anyone!"

As the assessment time approached, Alaric Ye woke from his meditation. Hearing everyone discussing Fairy Cyan Jade's beauty, he, who usually had no interest in beauties, was also a bit curious to see what kind of person could be so stunning.

At that moment, a loud celestial crane's cry echoed from the sky.

A massive, pure white celestial crane with a wingspan of thirty meters descended from the sky. Standing on the crane's back was a voluptuous, beautiful woman, accompanied by four powerful inner disciples.

Everyone's expressions changed slightly. Someone bowed and greeted, "Greetings, Steward Zhang."

Alaric Ye also respectfully followed the others in saluting.

From the previous discussions, he learned that this Steward Zhang was extremely strict in the assessment process, and many people would be in trouble.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...

The celestial crane, still a hundred meters high, flapped its wings, causing a gust of wind that made everyone's robes flutter. Steward Zhang and the four inner disciples flew down from the crane's back on their swords. The crane flapped its wings again and soared into the clouds, disappearing from sight.

Alaric Ye was slightly shocked.

This celestial crane was at least a beast of over ten levels of Qi Refining, not far from Foundation Establishment. As for Steward Zhang, she was undoubtedly a Foundation Establishment expert.

In the three major righteous sects, all stewards were Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Steward Zhang glanced at everyone and then said indifferently, "No need for formalities!"

Everyone stood up.

A male inner disciple beside Steward Zhang announced loudly, "The hour of Si has arrived. Those who have not arrived are disqualified from the assessment. Next, I will announce the qualifications for this advanced miscellaneous disciples' assessment at Spirit Beast Peak."

At that moment, a vast, ocean-like aura suddenly descended!

Alaric Ye felt the Ancient Ring of the Insect Emperor on his finger tremble slightly, and then he completely lost the sensation of wearing a ring. The Ancient Ring of the Insect Emperor had vanished in an instant, as if it had never existed.

Alaric Ye's heart tightened, but he relaxed slightly when he realized he could still sense Little Strong and Little White inside the ring.

He instinctively looked up at the sky, as did everyone else.

A flawless white lotus platform emerged from the clouds, and standing on it was an ethereal beauty in a simple palace dress, her silver-white hair flowing in the wind.

The moment Alaric Ye saw this woman, he felt that nothing else in the world mattered. His eyes were filled only with the image of this beautiful fairy.

Indeed, as other cultivators had said, words like "pretty" or "beautiful" couldn't describe even a fraction of her allure. Whether it was her figure, her appearance, or her aura, there were no flaws. She could only be described as a creation of heaven and earth.

She glanced at everyone with gentle and calm eyes.

Alaric Ye wasn't sure if it was his imagination, but he felt that this heavenly beauty's gaze finally rested on him. However, it didn't stay long, and soon the overwhelming feeling of being watched by a powerful presence disappeared.

Ahem, ahem!

Steward Zhang was the first to recover from her influence. She coughed twice and then bowed, saying, "Greetings, Peak Master!"

Everyone else also snapped out of it, quickly bowing their heads respectfully, not daring to look any longer.

Everyone knew that although Fairy Cyan Jade appeared gentle, she was a formidable warrior with boundless mana. Countless demonic cultivators had perished at her hands, including more than five Golden Elixir demonic cultivators. Otherwise, how could she have ruled Spirit Beast Peak for decades?

Fairy Cyan Jade nodded slightly and then transformed into a streak of spiritual light, disappearing into the clouds. The overwhelming aura also dissipated.

Almost simultaneously, the Ancient Ring of the Insect Emperor reappeared on Alaric Ye's finger, still invisible.

Alaric Ye let out a long sigh of relief. Fortunately, the Ancient Ring of the Insect Emperor hadn't been discovered.

"So this is a Golden Elixir expert? It feels like a single thought from her, with mana as vast as the sea, could crush me into meat paste and obliterate my soul. Truly terrifying!"