Novel Full Chapter 1325 - 686: Another Breakthrough? (2)
Chapter 1325 - 686: Another Breakthrough? (2)
"Break for me!"
Gu Sheng roared, and the power within him erupted like a volcano.
In an instant, his body shone with bright silver light, forming a dazzling pillar that shot up into the sky amidst the crimson energy tide.
"What is that?!"
At the edge of the barrier, all the disciples stared in shock at the pillar reaching the heavens.
Even the always calm Hong Yun widened his eyes, full of disbelief.
"A physical phenomenon... this is the legendary physical phenomenon!"
An experienced disciple exclaimed in surprise.
The Jade Token in Ling Xiao’s hand fell to the ground with a "snap," but he didn’t notice, only stared intently in the direction of the light pillar, muttering to himself.
"Indeed... it is indeed that thing..."
The light pillar lasted for about half a moment before gradually dissipating.
When the energy tide calmed down, Gu Sheng’s figure was nowhere to be seen.
"Where... where did he go?"
Someone asked in a trembling voice.
No one answered. Everyone was immersed in the shocking scene just now, unable to calm down for a long time.
Hong Yun and Mi Yingzong exchanged a glance, seeing unprecedented seriousness in each other’s eyes.
From today on, the structure of Qinghe Holy Land is likely to undergo a revolutionary change.
And deep within the energy tide, where no one could see, Gu Sheng was floating in a peculiar space.
The pressure here was enough to instantly crush a Heavenly Palace Cultivator.
But at this moment, Gu Sheng was smiling, feeling the surging power within him.
"Finally... the second turn is complete!"
He looked down at his chest, where a Jade Pendant-shaped mark was emitting a gentle light.
This unexpectedly obtained Jade Pendant not only changed his fate but also showed him the possibility of reaching the Peak.
"It’s not enough yet..."
Gu Sheng clenched his fist, his eyes burning with ambition.
"I must go and see the depths of Golden Crow Mountain!"
In the depths of Golden Crow Mountain, the crimson magma roared and surged like an enraged beast.
The tongues of fire licked the rock walls, illuminating the entire cave like a purgatory. The air was filled with a scorching aura, each breath like swallowing a mouthful of flames, scorching the lungs.
Hong Yun stood at the edge of the magma, his bare upper body covered in fine beads of sweat, evaporating in an instant from the high temperature.
He fixedly stared at the vague figure ahead, eyes filled with unwillingness.
"Mi Yingzong, how long can you hold on?"
Hong Yun’s voice was especially deep amidst the roar of the magma.
Meters away, Mi Yingzong knelt on one knee, hands supporting on the scorching rocks, knuckles white from exertion.
He raised his head, revealing a face reddened by the high temperature.
"Hong Yun, don’t be too smug. I’ll surpass you sooner or later."
"Ha!"
Hong Yun sneered.
"With your current state? You can barely stand."
Mi Yingzong gritted his teeth and forced himself to stand up.
His legs trembled slightly, yet stubbornly stepped forward.
The heat waves from the magma surged, as if wanting to melt him whole.
"I, Mi Yingzong, never admit defeat!"
He growled lowly, his cultivation technique operating to the extreme, a faint golden glow surfacing on his skin.
Hong Yun looked surprised, then sneered.
"Good, very good. I’ll see how long you can hold out."
The air between them seemed to freeze, the roar of the magma serving as background noise.
This short distance of a few meters represented a huge gap in physical strength.
Another step forward might mean a pulverizing end.
Suddenly, violent fluctuations emerged from the depths of the magma.
A figure swam through the scorching magma like a fish, diving deeper.
"It’s that Gu Sheng again!"
Mi Yingzong gritted his teeth.
"How can he go so much deeper?"
Hong Yun squinted, watching the figure slowly disappear into the depths of the magma, a surge of indescribable jealousy rising in his heart.
The two of them were rated as the five most potential Body Refiners in Qinghe Holy Land, receiving resources far beyond ordinary Core Disciples.
But now, they were left far behind by an obscure nobody.
"I heard Daoist Yong’an gave him a treasure."
Hong Yun said in a low voice.
"Otherwise, with his strength, how could he go further than us?"
"Humph!"
Mi Yingzong snorted coldly.
"Using external means counts as nothing. A true Body Refiner should rely on their own power!"
Though saying that, both knew well that Gu Sheng’s progress was indeed astonishing.
In a short time, the strength of his physical body had increased to an astounding degree.
In the depths of the magma, Gu Sheng felt the increasingly dense energy around him, a slight smile on his lips.
His skin appeared in a strange red-gold under the high temperature, as if merging with the magma.
"The Yang Qi here... is simply tailor-made for the Nine Dragon Heaven and Earth Technique."
Gu Sheng thought to himself, eyes filled with excitement.
He looked up towards the deeper parts, where a massive sun seemed to float, radiating dazzling golden light.
The Yang Qi spread as if tangible, every breath accelerating the operation of the Cultivation Technique within him.
"If I could go a little deeper..."
Gu Sheng felt a surge of impulse, but then shook his head.
"No, the current strength of the physical body is still insufficient to withstand the deeper pressure."
He closed his eyes, starting to operate the Nine Dragon Heaven and Earth Technique. The energy within him surged like rivers, circulating through his meridians.
Each cycle allowed him to feel the subtle changes in his body—more resilient, more solid, better able to withstand the extreme environment.
"Long Teng, that guy must be impatient by now, right?"
Gu Sheng suddenly thought of that Core Disciple always looking for trouble with him, and a cold smile formed at the corner of his lips.
With the improvement of strength, his apprehension towards Long Teng was gradually diminishing.
In fact, he was somewhat looking forward to a battle with Long Teng to see how much difference remained between them and the Core disciples.
"Give me a little more time..."
Gu Sheng continued to dive down.
Above the magma, Hong Yun and Mi Yingzong had given up on the idea of chasing Gu Sheng.
They turned their attention to each other, competing silently.
"Mi Yingzong, I think you can’t hold on any longer?"
Hong Yun deliberately provoked.
"Why not quit now and save face?"
"Nonsense!"
Mi Yingzong’s eyes widened fiercely.
"When have I, Mi Yingzong, ever backed down? Rather, you look pale, aren’t you at your limit already?"
Hong Yun’s face darkened. Indeed, he was close to his limit. His energy was almost depleted, and further persistence might affect his foundation.
But proud as he was, how could he show weakness in front of Mi Yingzong?
"Then let’s see who falls first!"
Hong Yun let out a low shout, forcibly operating his Cultivation Technique, and took another half step forward.
This step almost exhausted all his strength.
The heat waves from the magma surged, seeming to ignite him whole. His skin was in intense pain from the burning, but he gritted his teeth to persist, refusing to retreat.
Mi Yingzong saw this, a ruthless light flashing in his eyes.
He crazily operated his Cultivation Technique internally, unexpectedly stepping forward half a step too.
The two fell into a standoff once again, neither willing to concede first.
As time passed by second by second, the roar of the magma seemed to grow wilder.
Hong Yun’s vision began to blur, his body wobbled.
"No more..."
Hong Yun thought inwardly.
"If this continues, I might really die here."
He turned his head with difficulty towards Mi Yingzong, only to find the other’s state wasn’t much better.
Their eyes met, seeing the same thought—give up—in each other’s eyes.
But neither was willing to speak first.
At this moment, a sudden violent fluctuation emerged from the depths of the magma.
A beam of golden light shot up, illuminating the entire cave.
Gu Sheng’s figure appeared and disappeared amidst the gold, as if a Heavenly God had descended.
"That guy... broke through again?"
Hong Yun’s eyes widened in shock.
Mi Yingzong was likewise dumbfounded.
"How could it be... such rapid progress..."
The golden light gradually dissipated, and Gu Sheng’s figure submerged back into the magma depths.
But that moment of shock was already deeply imprinted in their hearts.
Hong Yun finally made up his mind.
"Mi Yingzong, this time you win. I must leave first."
"What?"
Mi Yingzong was taken aback, then angrily said.