Han Yu nodded hearing Li Mei's words.
That much he understood. Attributeless Spirit Qi was what most sect disciples refined from Spirit Stones or ambient energy, unless they specialized in a specific type.
"But elemental Qi is different. It has attributes—qualities and temperaments. It can react differently to spiritual energy, to the world, and even to other forms of qi. These attributes aren't infinite, but neither are they exactly few. However, among them, twelve are considered the fundamental pillars of elemental cultivation."
"Twelve?" Han Yu tilted his head. "So… not just the five elements?"
Li Mei smiled faintly. "Those five are what we call the Mortal Elements—they're the most common and the easiest to attune to. But they're not the only ones. Listen carefully."
She raised her hand and extended her fingers one by one.
"The twelve elements are grouped into three categories: The Five Mortal, The Four Heavenly, and The Three Primordial."
Han Yu leaned forward, attentive.
