The man in the black cloak saw that Shen Luo's fist had not yet reached him, yet the world's vital energy in the air had already been compressed layer upon layer, forming a visible vortex of airflow. Streaks of light formed from mingled vital energy swirled within it, creating a dazzling sight.
The surprise in his eyes deepened. He could only take a step back to temporarily avoid the force of that punch.
Yet he had barely retreated when the fist's momentum suddenly surged, continuing toward his chest.
In haste, the man in the black cloak raised his sword horizontally to block. The two collided with a thunderous crash, erupting in a layer of multicolored radiance. He only felt as though a blazing sun had exploded before his chest, and only then realized that the fist force unleashed was incomparably scorching.
A fierce and tyrannical force came crashing toward him, instantly sending the man in the black cloak flying a thousand zhang away.
Having thrown that punch, Shen Luo did not immediately pursue him. He knew that his aura was still unstable and that he had yet to fully grasp his own strength. He could not recklessly press his advantage.
Bai Ling, who had not dared even breathe loudly at the side, suddenly sprang up from the ground with a kip-up and clapped for Shen Luo. "Senior Shen, beautifully done!"
Shen Luo ignored her and instead seized the time to examine the changes within himself.
At a glance, he discovered that his body had undergone earth-shaking changes. Every bone in his body was lustrous as jade, while his blood vessels and meridians had all taken on a golden hue. He had clearly reached the Glazed Immaculate Realm spoken of in the Taiyi Realm.
However, more than half of his Dantian