Mastery of the Power of the Five Elements and mere control over it are two different concepts.
Lin Beichen commands the Fire of the Five Elements, and can even directly ignite a volcano, causing a catastrophic scene.
This is Level Five Power of the Five Elements. Among these people, what realm does it equate to?
Perhaps they themselves do not even know how to classify such a realm.
As for the Celestial Human Realm, Lin Beichen finds two main difficulties in breaking through.
One is the mastery of the Power of the Five Elements, fully comprehended and complete, reaching Level Five in all aspects.
The second point is the spirit.
Through the fusion of the Power of the Five Elements, nourished by it, he gains full control over his Five Elements Qi. Thereafter, he can rely on the Five Elements Body to travel the earth and sky.
By then, though he remains mortal in flesh, he will possess the ability for his soul to wander freely, able to come and go from the heavens at will, and killing unseen from miles away with a mere wave.
As for realms above the Celestial Human Realm?
Lin Beichen gazes silently towards the sky.
The sky is infinite, the universe harboring countless stars.
The earth is boundless, containing innumerable treasures and secrets awaiting discovery.
His progress in cultivation is rapid and solitary between heaven and earth, but he never feels bored.
The world is so marvelous, he must bravely forge ahead, finding an unprecedented path for humanity.
Even if one day he leaves this world, the exploration he leaves for humanity would be enough to guide this civilization into the cosmos.
As Lin Beichen pondered, the vehicle had already crossed two mountain ranges and arrived at a roadside rest stop.
There were not many people at the rest stop, yet with both bodyguards and beauties in tow, Lin Beichen attracted countless gazes.
Lin Beichen didn’t mind the opinions of others, but Qi Liuyan was exceedingly displeased.
She took out a veil and put it on, standing behind Lin Beichen to block the gazes of others. Only then did she feel somewhat at ease.
"Why are you standing so close? Are you trying to seduce me again? In public, can’t you have a bit of modesty?"
Lin Beichen spoke casually, nearly making Qi Liuyan faint from anger.
"Don’t flatter yourself. Who would seduce you in public? Why are your thoughts always so filthy? Can’t you be a bit more gentlemanly?"
Qi Liuyan whispered through gritted teeth.
She didn’t want to be too unrestrained before the people.
Just then, a cloud of dust rose from the mountain path in the distance.
A convoy of vehicles approached, led by a modified free rider, followed by various luxury cars—a rare sight.
The least valuable vehicle in the convoy was likely worth millions.
The vehicles parked in front of the service station amidst swirling dust, with several bodyguards disembarking first and waiting before the free rider. One person then opened the door respectfully, saying:
"Young master, young miss, we’ve reached the rest area, please come down and rest."
Seeing this, everyone’s gaze shifted from Lin Beichen to the convoy.
"Which young master is this? This is much more impressive!"
"How can this kid compare to the ones in the cars? He has only one bodyguard, these guys have at least a dozen!"
"They aren’t in the same league. This kid doesn’t even qualify to shine their shoes!"
"Damn, why doesn’t my dad have that kind of money? If I were rich, I’d have dozens of bodyguards for the sheer grandeur!"
Someone else slammed the table, filled with envy.
While everyone discussed, a pair of male and female walked out of the crowd of bodyguards and entered the rest stop.
As soon as they entered, their gaze immediately fell on the wooden man.
It was impossible not to pay attention.
Anyone with working eyes would instantly notice the wooden man.
The wooden man was taller than a black bear, though he sat beside Lin Beichen like a docile panda.
Such a follower, even if alone, surpassed a hundred ordinary bodyguards.
Envy flickered in the man’s eyes as he glanced at Lin Beichen and Qi Liuyan.
Lin Beichen appeared ordinary, with nothing remarkable about him.
But Qi Liuyan was different.
Her face was partially veiled, revealing only a bit of chin and a pair of beautiful eyes, yet even this glimpse captured the man’s soul.
"Brother, you’re at it again. We have to get going, put away your thoughts!"
Just as the man was about to step forward, the girl beside him grabbed his hand, displaying a look of discontent.
"I just wanted to get acquainted, don’t be so dramatic."
The man responded with an embarrassed smile but did not proceed further.
The groups separated, each taking their seats.
Lin Beichen and his companions sat by the south-side window, while the man and his group sat in the north-side area.
Seated, the man conversed with the girl but his eyes wandered towards Qi Liuyan intermittently.
Born into a wealthy family, he had seen countless women.
However, compared to Qi Liuyan, those women were mere commonplace cosmetics.
In comparison, Qi Liuyan possessed an ethereal grace, as if untouched by the mortal world.
It was unfortunate he had family duties. Otherwise, he would definitely seize the chance for intimate acquaintance today.
Lin Beichen ate hurriedly, not continuing.
The rest stop food was merely for sustenance and nutrients, with nothing worth lingering over.
Lin Beichen’s cultivation was growing, requiring ample nourishment.
But even he, indifferent to taste, found the food hard to swallow.
Only the driver ate heartily, savoring each bite.
After boarding the vehicle, Lin Beichen couldn’t help but ask:
"Driver, don’t you think the food here is terrible?"
The driver responded with a simple smile, his face showing the honest joy of common folk.
"Young master, us working folks don’t care about taste, just costs! No matter how bad the food, if it fills the stomach, it’s good. Save a meal’s worth today, and it’s like earning extra! A hundred saved in a day is a hundred earned. How could I not eat more?"
Finishing, he seemed embarrassed by his simplistic thoughts, awkwardly touching his face.
"Young master, you’re distinguished, don’t mind my ramblings."
Lin Beichen, hearing this, shook his head and calmly replied:
"Driver, your driving skills are masterful, saving countless lives on this mountain road. How could you be a mere commoner?"
The driver, slightly stunned, sensed Lin Beichen’s sincerity.
Not being a man of many words, his lips moved as though to speak, but he only nodded.
The driver’s actions spoke more than words.
With the car starting, they continued smoothly along the mountain road, unlike earlier in the day.
Meanwhile, in the trailing vehicles, the man furiously berated his driver:
"Can you even drive? I pay you millions yearly, and you can’t handle a mountain road smoothly? You claim to win race championships, yet this ride was so bumpy?"
The driver internally felt unjustly blamed.
He did his best, but their car, built for racing, was not suited for rough mountain roads—something even mountain-driving champions couldn’t manage.
By evening, the man’s group disembarked exhausted, feeling almost disassembled.
In contrast, Lin Beichen’s group enjoyed their meal casually at the rest stop.
Seeing Lin Beichen again, the man’s eyes sparkled. He hastily grabbed a drink, then hurried over.
"Meeting is fate, are you also handling business in the mountains?"
"Huayin Mountain, Wanglong Town."
Lin Beichen replied indifferently.
Upon hearing this, the man smiled animatedly, seemingly excited.
"Are you bringing your wife to these remote mountains for a honeymoon?"
"Don’t be absurd. Who’s his wife? I’m his enemy, and I wish nothing more than to kill him."
Qi Liuyan responded coldly.
The man seemed elated, feigning a mistake and offering a drink, unable to suppress his broader smile.
So they weren’t a couple.
Given that, he planned to make his move.