But that was already very impressive. Yaoyao exerted great effort to conjure a sphere of energy the size of a basketball.
And the kind of magic they were using was merely the "fire" element among the five elements. There were others!
Right, Yaoyao said she would teach Bingbing a spell too. Both of us were pure Yin bodies, not suited for learning all five elements. Specializing in one would yield better results. I wondered what Bingbing would choose.
"Water," Chu Qi suddenly said.
"Oh," I replied, getting up to pour Chu Qi some water.
"No, I mean, Bingbing is suited for practicing the water element," Chu Qi stated.
I was greatly surprised. "You, you know telepathy!"
"No, I don't. But your eyes speak volumes," Chu Qi smiled. "Looking into your eyes, combined with our recent conversation, I can roughly guess what you're thinking."
"...Then why do you think Bingbing is suited for practicing the water element?"
"It's not that she is inherently suited, but rather to complement you, she is suited. Among the five elements, earth and metal are similar, both being primordial elements of the universe, possessing great power but difficult to master. The combination of water and fire is the prerequisite for the genesis of all things and living beings in the world. Wood element is the result of the fusion of water and fire, an emergent element, hence the easiest to grasp, but the least potent."
I suddenly remembered that when we first rescued Yaoyao, Shen Xingyue pursued us and used a wood-attribute magic, but she was very weak and was instantly defeated by Yaoyao. It seemed Shen Xingyue was a beginner and thus started with the wood element.
"Instructor, what do you mean by the water-fire combination, which gives rise to all things in the world?" Chen Ke asked, perplexed.
"Didn't you learn junior high geography?" Chu Qi asked with a smile. "What are the conditions for a planet to give rise to life?"
"It's water and air."
"Exactly, so water and fire are the foundational elements for the birth of life, and the prerequisites. Of course, I'm referring to carbon-based life. If silicon-based life exists in the universe, this principle wouldn't apply. Their basic elements would likely be earth and metal," Chu Qi said.
I never expected Chu Qi to have such a profound understanding of cosmology and the origin of life. I thought she was merely a pure martial artist, not very knowledgeable. What she said just now couldn't have come from reading basic magazines or browsing news websites; it was theoretical knowledge that, combined with certain "practical" experiences unknown to ordinary humans, had become her "mastery."
"While magic is very powerful," Chu Qi continued, "you must also strengthen your practice. After all, the origin of magic is true qi. If your true qi cultivation is insufficient, your magic will naturally be weak. And your true qi cultivation cannot be separated from martial arts techniques, as no one will compare your qi color with you, right? The quality of your true qi also needs to be reflected in your fists and feet. Martial arts, qi color, and magic are an integrated trinity. To become an unparalleled master, none of these can be lacking. I, your little master, can only provide you with support in the first layer, which is martial arts. Your qi color can be cultivated by yourself, relying on your effort, but more importantly, on serendipity. As for magic, Yaoyao will naturally teach you."
"What does serendipity refer to?" I grasped the key point of the question.
"For example, has your qi color been advancing rapidly recently?" Chu Qi asked.
"That's right, my crown is almost turning prairie green," I chuckled.
"Indeed. For a normal person, progress wouldn't be this fast within a month. Your serendipity, on one hand, comes from encountering Daji and the North Sea Whale God, and on the other hand, it's related to your frequent comings and goings between the Yin and Yang realms."
"I understand the first aspect," I said, referring to the less appropriate parts for children. "What do you mean by the second aspect?"
"The Yin and Yang realms transcend the basic category of 'nature.' When you can traverse between the two realms, your aura will fluctuate, even reverse. That kind of training effect is rare and cannot be sought."
I nodded. No wonder those Yin Messenger Commanders were all purple in qi. Due to their work, they frequently traveled between the Yin and Yang realms, which was why their qi color levels increased so significantly.
This meant that they didn't become Yin Messengers because they were purple in qi, but because they were Yin Messengers, especially the Yin Messenger Commanders who traversed more frequently, they became purple in qi. Looking at it this way, the quality of their purple qi wasn't very high. They likely lacked practical combat experience. After all, Yin Messengers, with their imposing uniforms, were intimidating. It would be hard for them to encounter opponents.