Chapter 1248: Chapter 1248: Pushing Too Hard?
The Cloud Ascending Path becomes increasingly difficult the more you climb.
The source of that ever-increasing overwhelming pressure is unknown to Xiao Yi for now.
However, those breezes and Gang Wind blowing are all Formation Winds.
The entire Cloud Ascending Path is under the formation.
As you climb, the Formation Winds become more astonishing.
Yet each step brings considerable rewards.
Even with Xiao Yi’s large Qi Spring, he can clearly feel the increase in Primordial Power.
It is imaginable the immense pure elemental power gained with each step.
Step...
At this moment, a heavy footstep resounds on the Cloud Ascending Path.
Xiao Yi, who had retreated to the 96th step, once again took steps forward.
Step... step... step...
Three consecutive sounds like thunder exploded under Xiao Yi’s feet.
With each step, the sound became more intense.
He’s building momentum.
As he stepped onto the 99th step, the explosive sound reached its peak.
Thunder beneath his feet, like an explosion.
With momentum gathered over three steps, Xiao Yi gave a strong glare.
A powerful recoil launched his body like a meteor.
Step... beneath the shooting figure, his foot landed on the 100th step again.
As expected, the overwhelming pressure came again.
A huge impact force, like a towering mountain, attacked him.
Boom...
An explosive sound.
Xiao Yi was bounced back again.
But this time, he was prepared, his quick reaction stabilized him, making him only retreat to the 99th step.
steps and the 100th step, just one step apart, yet represents a huge gap between the Saint King Realm and the Saint Emperor Realm.
Only one step away, yet like an insurmountable chasm.
Xiao Yi’s face turned grim.
The impact earlier had used all his strength, even taking advantage of the momentum from three steps.
But the result was still unable to overcome the pressure of the 100th step.
On his shoulder, a glaring blood mark.
It was the injury from the failed impact earlier, as the Formation Wind swept across.
"Damn it." Xiao Yi’s eyes turned cold.
Heavenly Talents all have pride, and Xiao Yi is no exception.
The entire Cloud Ascending Path has 144 steps, he hasn’t even reached the 100th step, how could he be willing to give up?
"Again." Xiao Yi’s face showed ruthlessness as he charged once more.
Just like before, building momentum, charging.
Boom... another boom sent him retreating.
Boom... boom... boom...
The serene rear mountain, the long-unvisited Cloud Ascending Path, the explosive sounds today echoed endlessly.
But, that proud figure still showed no sign of abandoning.
...
Time gradually passed, who knows how long, perhaps a day, two days, or maybe several days.
At least, for Xiao Yi on the Cloud Ascending Path, there was almost no time concept.
He kept repeating the same actions.
But kept being pushed back by the terrifying pressure of the 100th step.
"Sss."
Xiao Yi paused for a moment, his shoulder already bore more than a dozen blood marks.
These were from the repeated impacts on the 100th step, and each failure resulted in injuries from the Formation Wind.
However, that was a matter of the past.
Though the Formation Winds were strong, they weren’t like that all-encompassing pressure, oppressing the entire body.
The gusts from the Formation Winds were only from a certain direction.
Xiao Yi has long been able to mobilize his full Primordial Power to block the Formation Winds during impact.
Thus, his current strikes may seem like repeated failures, but in fact, compared to previous injuries, the current unharmed state is a significant improvement.
He suddenly realized that the training effect of this Cloud Ascending Path was far better than he imagined.
So-called outside training is merely enhancing one’s strength and gaining combat experience through battles and trials.
And on the Cloud Ascending Path, this can be similarly achieved.
The battle is against those Formation Winds and overwhelming pressure.
To be precise, the real ’opponent’ is merely dealing with those Formation Winds.
The gusts from the Formation Winds are irregular.
This requires extreme reaction, instantaneous Primordial Power mobilization, and precise defensive cohesion from the Martial Artist.
Xiao Yi’s repeated impact failures were also confrontations with the Formation Winds each time.
This, doubtlessly, is a form of training.
And regarding training, regarding enhancing strength, Xiao Yi has always been relentless.
"Continue." Xiao Yi smiled confidently, charging again.
Those Formation Winds, like a formidable ’enemy,’ Xiao Yi challenged them repeatedly.
...
As time passed, elders or disciples often came to the quiet rear mountain for leisure.
When they saw Xiao Yi challenging the Cloud Ascending Path, they showed surprise, followed by amused shaking of heads.
"It’s been several days, can’t even get past the 100th step, should give up by now." An elder looked from afar at Xiao Yi on the Cloud Ascending Path, sneering.
...
After several more days.
Any elders or disciples who came to meditate in the rear mountain and passed by the Cloud Ascending Path showed disinterest as they glanced at Xiao Yi on the path, not bothering to watch long.
Because they all knew the results wouldn’t change.
Meanwhile, two figures in the distance were tightly watching Xiao Yi on the Cloud Ascending Path.
"This kid’s perseverance isn’t bad." The Vice Dean smiled with satisfaction.
"But, with only Third Layer of Saint King Realm cultivation wanting to pass the 100th step? Still too forced."
"Forced?" Qing Lin sneered.
"What’s funny?" The Vice Dean frowned, "You know well the pressure at the 100th step."
"Those formation powers are extremely sharp, equivalent to a Martial Arts Emperor’s full strike."
Qing Lin chuckled, "The Cloud Ascending Path is indeed abnormal, extremely difficult to pass."
"But," Qing Lin smiled confidently, "in terms of abnormal, I haven’t seen anything more abnormal than this fellow Xiao Yi."
"Just wait, even if he doesn’t break records, he’ll surely pass beyond the 100th step."
"Hmm?" The Vice Dean frowned upon hearing.
...
On the Cloud Ascending Path.
Boom... another explosive sound.
As usual, just as Xiao Yi stepped onto the 100th step, he was blasted back.
This time, he paused again.
"Huff." Xiao Yi took a deep breath.
To this day, the arrogance on his face hasn’t diminished in the slightest.
His clear eyes became increasingly sharp.
As that sharpness reached a certain level, he moved again.
But this time, a cold white sword light was even faster.
Clang...
The crisp sound of sword light echoed.
Xiao Yi advanced with his sword.
Boom... as he stepped onto the 100th step, a terrifying sword momentum suddenly cleaved out.
"Does a mighty mountain withstand my sword?"
The Cold Flame Sword cleaved out, and the mysterious force pressing on him was instantly scattered.
Then, the sword edge shifted, Sword Qi shot out.
"Formation Wind?" Xiao Yi sneered, "Could it be sharper than my Sword Qi?"
Whoosh... whoosh... whoosh...
Where Sword Qi passed, all the Formation Winds were shredded.
The proud figure stood firmly on the 100th step.
In the distance, the Vice Dean’s face showed slight surprise, "Into the 100th step."
"This is the Xiao Yi I know." Qing Lin grinned knowingly.
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