Zhang Putuo went very peacefully.
When the sudden change occurred in the arena, Wei Ping was the first to react.
He had been staring hopelessly at the computer screen, wondering where to take his first bite, when he suddenly saw Zhang Putuo stand up again. Moreover, the crimson flames coiling around him seemed to have gained a touch of spirituality.
Imbuing astral qi with spirituality was the hallmark of advancement to the Late Astral Realm!
The entire Astral Realm was actually a process of elevating one's true qi. First, Great Fire Astral Refining transformed ordinary true qi into astral qi. Then, the astral qi was elevated to enter the Middle Astral Realm. Once the astral qi developed spirituality of its own, one reached the Late Astral Realm.
When the spirituality of the astral qi condensed into a Dharma Form, one advanced to the Appearance Realm.
Upon reaching the late stage, astral qi was no longer inert true essence waiting to be mobilized. It could sustain life, repair the body, and circulate cultivation methods on its own, and might even carry a little Dao rhythm. The more advanced the cultivation method, the stronger the spirituality of the astral qi it produced.
Zhang Putuo had actually broken through in battle!
Light returned to Elder Wei's eyes.
Most importantly, at the instant of his breakthrough, his qi sea expanded and spiritual energy flooded in, effectively refreshing his physical condition. His earlier defeat no longer counted. A more formidable Zhang Putuo now stood in the arena.
The same cry that rose in Zhang Putuo's heart rose in his: heaven always left a way out!
You were the one meant to eat this screen, Su Xun!
Elder Wei glanced at Elder Su beside him, delight showing on his face. "Old Su, it looks like