That day, after returning from his mission, Xu Yang plunged straight into the Peach Grove.
[Blazing Sun Gang Saber: Minor Accomplishment (1979/2000)] [Martial Dao Longevity points: 72]
After another month of arduous cultivation, the Blazing Sun Gang Saber, the first astral qi martial technique he had cultivated, was almost at mastery.
Over the past few days, however, his progress had slowed. Stuck at this final hurdle, he had been unable to attain the third level of Blazing Sun Saber Astral and produce Blazing Sun Saber Qi.
He had no intention of wasting time comprehending the final level on his own. The Myriad Treasures Pavilion's auction was about to begin, and every increase in strength counted. Add points to Blazing Sun Gang Saber.
With a thought, a flood of insights surged into his mind. Xu Yang's aura grew sharper and sharper, an oppressive presence spreading around him. By the end, it seemed as though saber light was about to burst out of his body.
"So this is the Blazing Sun Gang Saber."
At the third level of the Blazing Sun Gang Saber, he could hold no saber in his hand yet keep one in his heart, condensing saber astral out of thin air.
Fierce winds suddenly rose around him. Xu Yang closed his hand in the air, and amid the surging astral qi, a saber formed from it appeared out of nowhere.
He felt as though his flesh was about to split, goosebumps rising all over his body.
"This saber can threaten even me!"
Its silvery-white brilliance dazzled the eyes, while its searing heat rapidly yellowed and withered the surrounding vegetation, sending up wisps of smoke.
He lightly swept it across the peach tree before him. The trunk, as thick as a human head, was silently severed, its cut