Novel Full Chapter 1322 - 685: Going Deeper
Chapter 1322 - 685: Going Deeper
At this moment, Gu Sheng had already entered a mystical state.
He deliberately created a false appearance for Hong Yun, which consumed quite a bit of energy, but it also made his control over his Cultivation Technique more exquisite.
As the spiritual power barrier weakened, he was actually able to use his pure physical body to withstand seventy percent of the pressure, maintaining only a thin layer of spiritual power on the surface as a disguise.
"Not enough yet..."
Gu Sheng silently recited in his heart.
He could feel that his body was like a piece of refined iron being repeatedly tempered, with each breakthrough of the pressure threshold bringing a qualitative leap in his physique.
Skin, muscles, bones, internal organs... every part of his body was being continuously restructured and evolved under the terrifying pressure.
Gu Sheng even had the illusion that he was transforming towards some higher life form.
"Crack!"
A barely audible sound came from within his body.
Gu Sheng’s heart shook—this was a sign of a breakthrough in the First Layer Heaven of the Nine Revolutions Profound Yang Technique!
He hadn’t expected that cultivating under such extreme pressure would cause a breakthrough in his long-stalled bottleneck.
Gu Sheng immediately refocused his mind and fully operated his Cultivation Technique.
The hidden faint golden lines on his surface reappeared, clearer this time, vaguely forming some kind of ancient totem pattern.
The surrounding magma seemed to be attracted, beginning to slowly rotate with Gu Sheng at the center.
Hong Yun’s thoughts surged toward Gu Sheng with undisguised intent to investigate.
This kind of behavior in the Cultivation World was equivalent to stripping someone naked, but he didn’t care—the strong are revered, an eternal truth.
"Hmm?"
Hong Yun frowned.
When his thoughts touched Gu Sheng’s spiritual power barrier, it was like hitting a copper wall, impossible to penetrate.
Unconvinced, Hong Yun intensified his investigation by fueling more spiritual power.
His thoughts turned into fine needles, attempting to find weak points in the barrier. However, the seemingly fragile shield was tightly sealed, completely blocking his probing outside.
"Such a heavy defense!"
Hong Yun was secretly astonished.
"This is definitely not something that can be achieved at the Earth Palace Stage!"
He squinted, carefully observing Gu Sheng’s state.
The young man’s face was pale, with blood at the corner of his mouth, appearing as if he might collapse at any moment.
Yet, strangely, his breathing was exceptionally steady, the rise and fall of his chest rhythmically precise, not at all like someone at the end of their rope.
"Quite the act..."
Hong Yun sneered inwardly, but then felt a wave of jealousy.
"It must be the effect of that Exotic Treasure!"
Thinking of "Exotic Treasure," Hong Yun’s heart burned with desire.
A treasure that allows one to endure the pressures of the depths of Heaven-Burning Valley at the Earth Palace Stage must be at least Top-grade Earth Rank, possibly Heaven Rank!
This kind of treasure would be a Sect’s Treasure level existence in the entire Qinghe Holy Land.
"If only I could get hold of it..."
Hong Yun’s throat moved, eyes filled with greed. But soon, rationality overpowered the greed.
No, he is a disciple of Daoist Yong’an. That old monster is the most protective...
Hong Yun’s expression was uncertain. Daoist Yong’an was notoriously ruthless in Qinghe Holy Land, his Cultivation at the peak of the Earth Palace, just a step away from the Void Refinement Realm.
More importantly, this old Daoist never forgives a slight, having once hunted a Heavenly Palace Cultivator for three years just to avenge a wronged disciple, eventually grinding them to dust.
"However..."
Hong Yun’s eyes gleamed coldly.
"If it’s done cleanly..."
"Hong Tu, did you notice anything?"
Mi Yingzong’s voice interrupted Hong Yun’s thoughts.
Hong Yun withdrew his thoughts and feigned calm.
"It’s just a decent Defensive Magical Treasure. The kid’s Cultivation is mediocre, relying entirely on external devices."
"Really?"
Mi Yingzong smiled knowingly.
"Then explain, why is his aura so stable? No matter how good the Magical Treasure, the user needs strength to activate it."
Hong Yun was momentarily speechless. This was precisely what puzzled him—the quality of spiritual power Gu Sheng displayed didn’t match his Cultivation Realm at all.
"Hmph!"
Hong Yun was both ashamed and angry.
"If you don’t believe me, check for yourself!"
Mi Yingzong shrugged, indeed releasing his thoughts to probe Gu Sheng.
A moment later, he withdrew his thoughts, a playful expression on his face.
"Interesting, truly interesting..."
"What?"
Hong Yun frowned.
"Nothing."
Mi Yingzong grinned, revealing yellow teeth.
"I just suddenly feel that we so-called geniuses are like toddlers compared to him."
Hong Yun’s face turned livid.
He intended to save face by making Gu Sheng lose his, but it backfired, leaving him more embarrassed.
Further infuriating him, Gu Sheng had indeed stabilized himself a hundred meters deep, making his previous assertions a joke.
"Such a mere Earth Palace, worthy of being compared to us?"
Hong Yun suddenly stood up, spiritual power surging around him.
"Today, I’ll show you what true power is!"
To the astonishment of those present, Hong Yun boldly stepped downwards, with the magma parting before him with every step.
His aim was clear—to go deeper than Gu Sheng!
"Brother Hong is magnificent!"
"Now that’s the demeanor of a true expert!"
"Relying on Magical Treasures, what kind of skill is that?"
The flattery around him slightly soothed Hong Yun’s face.
He stopped thirty meters deeper than Gu Sheng.
The moment he stopped, a pressure several times more terrifying than above struck, hitting his chest like a hammer, almost making him cough up blood.
"Damn it..."
Hong Yun cursed inwardly, enduring discomfort as he sat cross-legged.
The pressure here far exceeded expectations, each breath felt like thousands of steel needles piercing his lungs.