Wang Yi had found a suitable method for cultivation. He immediately mobilized the Vital Energy within his body, gradually relieving the invisible gravity of the space, and slowly walked toward the second red circle.
As Wang Yi stepped onto the red line, his heart leaped into his throat, and he was prepared to be crushed by the invisible gravity. However, unexpectedly, there was no gravity in this space at all.
Filled with confusion, when Wang Yi fully entered the red circle, nothing unusual happened. It was as if there were no gravity within this circle, just like the outside world.
"What is this..."
Just as Wang Yi looked around, suddenly, a ring of red light rose from beneath his feet. The dazzling red light radiated in all directions, illuminating the Stone Chamber in a bizarre and magnificent way. Wang Yi was taken aback; before he could prepare himself, he felt a powerful and pure Vital Energy pouring into his body, flowing through his meridians into his Dantian.
So pure!
Incredibly pure!
Wang Yi had never absorbed such pure Vital Energy before; he felt warm all over, as if soaking in a hot spring, extremely comfortable.
"Wave."
A soft sound came from within his Dantian. The pleasurable sensation made Wang Yi involuntarily moan softly. In the next moment, he felt an overwhelming surge of Vital Energy within him; his physical strength had increased more than threefold compared to before.
"Transcendence of the Ninth Layer!"
Wang Yi opened his eyes wide, brilliance shining in them. He felt refreshed and as if he had boundless strength.
However, before Wang Yi could share the joy of his breakthrough, an invisible gravity suddenly pressed down from above. Caught off guard, it forced him to the ground, causing beads of sweat to form on his forehead.
"Hiss." The sudden impact made his knees crack painfully. The sharp pain caused Wang Yi to gasp in shock; everything happened so quickly that even the usually cautious Wang Yi had no chance to resist.
It should be known that the power of Transcendence of the Ninth Layer was incredibly strong; however, under this invisible gravity, it was utterly ineffective—truly terrifying!
"It seems that just now, because of that Vital Energy present, all invisible gravity did not descend. Once I absorbed this Vital Energy and lost its restraint, it came crashing down."
Understanding this point relieved Wang Yi's mind, but where did this pure Vital Energy come from?
Wang Yi glanced around the cave once more but still found no clues and had to give up.
"What if I step into this third circle?" Wang Yi thought of the incredibly pure Vital Energy he had just experienced, feeling a surge of excitement in his heart as if a flame were burning within him. He wondered if obtaining the Vital Energy from the third circle would allow him to break through to the Transcendence Realm.
But there was no rush now; cultivation required a gradual approach, steady and methodical, taking one step at a time. One must not rush forward recklessly, or it could lead to demonic obstacles with unimaginable consequences.
Moreover, the Transcendence Realm was a crucial step in cultivation, laying a solid foundation for future progress and enabling one to go further. Therefore, Wang Yi decided to temporarily cultivate within the second circle, refining the mixed Vital Energy in his body to strengthen himself further before entering the third circle to acquire its Vital Energy.
Subsequently, Wang Yi stood within the second red circle, feeling as if he were burdened by heavy shackles that rendered him immobile.
In the first red circle, he only needed to exert seven layers of strength to dispel this invisible gravity. However, upon entering the second red circle, he needed at least Nine Layers of strength, which was quite daunting.
Beep! Beep! Beep!
After a while, under the pressure of the invisible gravity, Wang Yi's face turned crimson. His brows drooped like willows in wind and rain, with two drops of hot sweat rolling down. The sweat flowing down his forehead blurred his vision gradually, and his dry eye sockets felt painfully uncomfortable under each droplet.
Persevere!
Keep holding on!
At this moment, Wang Yi had no other path but to persist; only by doing so could he break through his physical limits and lay a solid foundation for his long-term martial arts journey.
"Bang."
When Wang Yi cautiously released a bit of weight from his body again, his body trembled suddenly, resembling a bowl filled with clear water that would overflow with just one more drop.
Although this bit of invisible gravity was not strong, Wang Yi understood that his body had reached its limit. In such a situation, adding even a single hair would be unbearable for him.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
Under the invisible gravity, sweat poured down Wang Yi like a waterfall, with beads of sweat as large as soybeans falling continuously. "Ah!" Wang Yi gritted his teeth and tried to straighten up. However, under this overwhelming gravity, every bone in his body let out sharp and piercing cracking sounds as if someone were stepping on his ribs—excruciatingly painful.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
The cracking sound of bones in the back accompanied Wang Yi as he rose, the noise growing louder, and his breathing becoming increasingly heavy. Each breath felt immensely burdensome, and the beating of his heart quickened; Wang Yi could even clearly hear the sound of his own heartbeat, so distinct!
"Ah!"
Wang Yi roared, his teeth clattering together, producing an unpleasant and jarring sound. The temples on both sides of his face throbbed, and veins bulged on his arms as if countless Azure Snakes were trying to burrow out from his limbs, fierce and terrifying!
"Get up!"
Finally, Wang Yi straightened his body, focusing his energy in the Dantian, centering his mind. However, he did not dare to relax for a moment, fully aware that at this moment he was like a tightrope walker on a cliff's edge—thrilling yet perilous. A slight misstep could lead to a fall, resulting in utter destruction.
"Again." Wang Yi worked hard to control his breathing, exhaling slowly and then inhaling, allowing the turbulent Vital Energy within him to gradually calm down.
Fifty pounds!
Eighty pounds!
One hundred pounds!
Wang Yi's mind was tense to the extreme as he began to slowly gather the Vital Energy within him, increasing the gravitational pressure on his body.
The speed was incredibly slow, almost unfathomable.
Everything progressed with great difficulty!
People say there is no passage of time in the mountains; Wang Yi felt that in this Refining Flame Cave, time also seemed to stand still. He had no idea how long had passed, only that the gravitational pressure on his body was increasing…
The Stone Chamber was filled with a red glow, permeating every corner like a great furnace, unbearably hot.
"Bang."
A crisp sound shattered the silence in the Stone Chamber. Wang Yi knelt on the ground with purple lips, trembling legs beneath him. A puddle of foul-smelling water had formed at his feet, filling the air with a faint odor of sweat that was somewhat pungent. Yet none of this mattered to Wang Yi; he only knew that he could now withstand most of the gravitational pressure from the second circle with his body.
"I can definitely do it!" Wang Yi told himself.
Every time his body stood up a little more, it was incredibly difficult, but Wang Yi still gritted his teeth, refusing to give up or relax!
"Ah!"
As Wang Yi gathered the last bit of Vital Energy in his body, an overwhelmingly powerful invisible gravity pressed down mercilessly. However, Wang Yi was already prepared for this. With a loud shout, he stood up straight.
Wang Yi clenched his fists tightly, his gaze filled with determination. He finally no longer needed to rely on Vital Energy and could stand under this invisible gravity as if it were nothing.
Soon, Wang Yi's gaze fell on the third red circle. After pondering for a moment, he decided to restore his Vital Energy to its peak state before entering.
After a stick of incense's time passed, Wang Yi awakened from his meditation, his eyes shining brightly. With a thought, Dantian Vital Energy surged out wildly, instantly spreading throughout every inch of his muscles.
With one step forward, Wang Yi appeared in the last red circle. Suddenly, a bright red circle rose from beneath his feet, transforming into pure Vital Energy that flowed into his body.
"Wow."
This Vital Energy was pure and immense, filling every inch of flesh and blood in his body.
Transcendence at the Ninth Level!
After a while, Wang Yi clearly felt that he had reached the Ninefold Peak realm, just one step away from the Earth Spirit Realm!
"Boom."
An overwhelmingly powerful invisible gravity descended at the moment this Vital Energy vanished. However, Wang Yi had already suffered a setback before and was prepared this time. Therefore, under this invisible gravity, he could only struggle to stand upright.
In the blink of an eye, sweat appeared on Wang Yi's forehead, and his legs began to tremble. Even his teeth were tightly clenched together, creaking under the pressure.
Fall down! Stand up!
Fall down! Stand up...
Wang Yi felt as if he were a puppet, falling down again and again and standing up repeatedly in this manner countless times.
Belief!
A powerful belief has always supported Wang Yi, never allowing him to give up or feel discouraged.
It is unclear how much time has passed, but when Wang Yi finally stands upright in the last red circle, his exhausted body is drenched in blood.
However, the results are evident; his muscles have become delicate and refined, with beautiful lines that seem chiseled by a knife, exuding strength. At this moment, he looks no different from an ordinary twenty-year-old man, despite being only seventeen or eighteen.
"Earth Spirit Realm." Wang Yi calmly sits cross-legged on the hot stone slab, murmuring to himself.
At this point, his body has reached the Ninefold Peak state. His physique is robust, every inch of muscle as dense as Gold Iron, every drop of blood exceptionally pure, and every tendon like steel bars constructed within his body. The moment he clenches his fists, a thunderous roar erupts as if the air has been crushed by his grip, terrifyingly powerful.
With a single palm strike, the air crumbles like paper, shattering into pieces. The shockwave rolls like ocean waves, roaring and rumbling.
Wang Yi is confident; if he were to encounter Lin Haojian again now, he could defeat him in no more than three moves—provided Lin Haojian still remains in the Transcendence Realm. But is that possible?
Then, Wang Yi takes out the Earth Spirit Pill gifted by Zhao Ruixue from his Storage Bag. The pill is golden and radiant, releasing a fragrant aroma that fills the air. It seems to still carry the scent of a beautiful woman, intoxicating Wang Yi as if he were drinking fine wine.
"Forget it, who am I, Wang Yi? And who is she?" A hint of bitterness appears at the corner of Wang Yi's mouth as he buries this thought deep within his heart.
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