Seeing Ghosts

Gu Sheng had already withdrawn seventy percent of his defenses. His entire body was like a chunk of iron tossed into magma, every inch of flesh enduring unimaginable torment.

Yet his eyes grew brighter and brighter—under such extreme conditions, he could clearly sense subtle changes taking place within his body.

His muscle fibers tore apart and reassembled under the pressure, becoming tougher.

Impurities in his bones were gradually squeezed out, their density steadily increasing. Even his blood flowed with greater force, carrying more energy to every part of his body.

"It works!"

Gu Sheng was ecstatic, his resolve to continue growing even firmer.

Just as Gu Sheng was immersed in this painful yet fulfilling cultivation, a violent wave of energy suddenly erupted from the barrier.

"Boom!"

A beam of golden light pierced through the barrier, illuminating more than half of the depths of Burning Heaven Valley.

Everyone looked over in surprise and saw a golden alms bowl spinning rapidly, radiating a powerful suppressive force.

Beneath the bowl, Ling Xiao's face was flushed red. His hands formed seals as he struggled forward step by step.

"Open for me!"

Ling Xiao roared, and the golden bowl shone brilliantly, forcibly opening a passage through the pressure of the barrier.

"Bang!"

Ling Xiao finally passed through the barrier. After staggering a few steps, he steadied himself. The golden bowl returned to his body, and he panted heavily, but his face was filled with the joy of victory.

"Another fool courting death."

Hong Yun frowned.

Mi Yingzong's eyes, however, lit up.

"Well, well, isn't this the kid who got blasted out earlier? Not bad at all!"

Ling Xiao looked around, and his gaze quickly settled on Gu Sheng in the corner.

When he saw Gu Sheng's miserable state, his body covered in bloody scabs, he