And the only remaining Golden Core Realm Great Cultivator in the Five Elements Sect.
Sect Leader Liao bowed in greeting, "I apologize for disturbing the Chief Elder in his seclusion."
The Chief Elder opened his eyes, his gaze was sharp, "Has that person arrived?"
Sect Leader Liao bowed, "Yes."
The Chief Elder furrowed his brows, his expression somber, silent, seemingly pondering something.
Sect Leader Liao spoke softly:
"The Formation... Should we pass it on?"
The Chief Elder's gaze turned icy, "We cannot pass it on!"
Sect Leader Liao hesitated, "This is a promise made by our ancestors, wouldn't it be... difficult to explain if we don't fulfill it..."
"You don't understand," the Chief Elder said gravely, "The Five Elements Sect is not what it used to be. It's not the time to be rigidly adhering to the decrees of our ancestors."
Sect Leader Liao was puzzled, but he didn't dare to contradict the Chief Elder and could only bow in agreement.
The Chief Elder looked at Sect Leader Liao and sighed inwardly.
The Five Elements Sect had truly declined.
There used to be a time when the sect was filled with powerful cultivators. How could someone at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage possess the merit to lead the Five Elements Sect?
Even I, a Golden Core, was only an Elder back then...
But things have changed, it's no use complaining.
This is already the most talented disciple among the younger generation of the Five Elements Sect.
There are some things that still need to be made clear to him.
The Chief Elder's gaze darkened and he began to explain:
"Our Sect's prosperity, the building of our cave abodes, and the good fortune we brought to the Sect, all of this was possible because of our Formation knowledge."
"It is only with the Formations that our Five Elements Sect was able to establish itself."
"Due to the Formations, cultivators seeking knowledge gathered here, making Li Mountain City flourish, and making our Sect's land exponentially valuable."
"Even if we disciples of later generations do nothing, we still earn Spirit Stones."
The Chief Elder frowned:
"The current issue is that the Five Elements Sect's knowledge of Formations is deteriorating..."
"Earning Spirit Stones has been too easy, the profits too large, we've had our fill, top to bottom, everyone has stopped striving for progress, neglected cultivation, and no longer studies Formations..."
"As long as those cave abodes out there exist, the Five Elements Sect will have a never-ending inflow of Spirit Stones."
"Without the need to strive, we can still earn Spirit Stones."
"Who would bother putting in the effort then?"