Xu Yi said, "The Sect Leader possesses great wisdom and courage. You're sure to achieve your goal. May I ask, Sect Leader, how many layers are there in the Tribulation Crossing?"
Sect Leader Hongyi said, "There are three layers as well. When the Spirit Soul and the soul merge, you have crossed the threshold into the Tribulation Crossing. That is the first layer. After that come the Wind Tribulation and the Thunder Tribulation, which are the second and third layers. Beyond that is the Heavenly Decline Realm. That is beyond my ability to explain."
Xu Yi bowed and cupped his fists. "Thank you, True Person Sect Leader, for enlightening me."
Sect Leader Hongyi raised an eyebrow. "What, have you finished asking your questions?"
Xu Yi looked at Sect Leader Hongyi in surprise. Sect Leader Hongyi smiled faintly. "I thought you already understood your own condition. It seems you truly haven't noticed. Try throwing a punch. Use your Body Tempering Realm techniques; there's no need to activate your spiritual energy."
Xu Yi didn't understand, but did as he was told. He unleashed Demonic Ox Tramples Heaven with tremendous force, and a huge section of the ground caved in. Compared to that country boy who had once struggled in the Body Tempering Realm, he was now immeasurably stronger.
As soon as he struck, Xu Yi sensed something was wrong without needing Sect Leader Hongyi to say a word. A hollow feeling suddenly spread through his body.
That feeling of emptiness vanished in a flash, leaving him unable to detect it again. Even when he stirred his surging blood and qi, he couldn't feel it.
When he struck out with another Martial Skill, that hollow feeling soon came and went again.
"May I ask, Sect Leader, what's happening to me?"
Xu Yi asked,