Another Breakthrough?

He could feel every inch of his skin enduring pressure enough to crush mountains, his bones emitting strained cracking sounds. Yet strangely, the more he was pushed to his limits, the more active that mysterious power within him became.

"Not enough. Deeper still."

Gu Sheng gritted his teeth and suddenly took another step forward.

In an instant, the surrounding energy crashed down like towering waves. Sweet blood rose in his throat, spilling from the corner of his mouth.

But instead of being alarmed, he was delighted. The power within him was circulating even faster, transforming the violent energy invading his body into nourishment for his flesh.

"Just as I thought! The stronger the pressure here, the more active that thing becomes!"

Excitement flashed in Gu Sheng's eyes as he moved forward again.

He had no idea what the power within him truly was. Ever since he had accidentally obtained that strange jade pendant in the ancient ruins, his body had undergone earth-shaking changes. Now that he had arrived at Golden Crow Mountain, those changes had reached an unprecedented level.

"Look! He's moving again!"

Cries of shock rang out one after another at the edge of the barrier.

Everyone stared wide-eyed as Gu Sheng strolled toward depths that even the elders did not dare enter lightly.

"That's impossible! Even Master said you need at least the Heavenly Palace Stage to endure that place!"

A female disciple cried out.

Not far away, two figures hovered silently amid the energy tide, their expressions dark as water.

"Senior Brother Hong, what do you think?"

Mi Yingzong wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, unwillingness gleaming in his eyes.

Hong Yun did not answer immediately. He stared fixedly at Gu Sheng's back, his fists clenched until they crackled.

As the foremost body cultivator