19 Chapter 19: Power Surge
Chapter 19: Power Surge
Jiang lei took his first step.
"BOOM"
A force that he had never felt, it was unlike anything he had ever experienced,this time the force was not just on his body but his soul as well.
"Crack... Crack... Crack..." The sounds of his bones breaking echoed in the air as Jiang Lei's body bore the immense pressure. He staggered back, collapsing onto the ground, overwhelmed by the excruciating agony coursing through him.
"How can I proceed like this? It seems like that they don't want anyone to get close to it." Lying on the ground, he could hardly summon the strength to stand, and he couldn't shake off the feeling that the monument was designed to keep anyone from reaching its peak.
The most terrifying part wasn't the physical pain; it was the relentless assault on his very soul. It felt as if an unforgiving force sought to obliterate his very existence. This was a test of not just his physical endurance but also his mental as well.
"Let's try for the last time." He said mustering all the courage and strength he had left
With trembling legs, he took another step, slow yet resolute. He used all his strength to maintain his position on the tenth step, sitting with great difficulty.
He endured the agony of his soul tearing, his muscles ripping, and his bones fracturing.
He didn't use his energy to heal himself because in this situation ,he really can't do so .
Firstly, It is very important for him to get accomodate to this pressure, and bear this pain,only then he will be able to use his energy to heal himself.
He closed his eyes and concentrated in his breathing, he tried to forget about the pain in his body and tried to make himself calm and endure this pain.
With the pain becoming somewhat bearable, he finally summoned the energy to start healing his battered body.
....
Meanwhile, the sun had set, and the moon had risen. The villagers continued to wait anxiously for Jiang Lei's return.
"Village leader, do you think Brother Jiang will come back safely? Will he be able to break the barrier for us?" Zhang Wei's voice trembled with concern.
"Of course, Jiang Lei is both brave and strong. He saved us from that monstrous creature. Surely, breaking this barrier is well within his capabilities. Have faith in him," Bai Zheng reassured them.
Bai Zheng saw towards Jiang lei, he said firmly, but no one saw his deep worry in his eyes.He knows better than anyone the horror of that monument, because when he was young, he had tried once to go near the monument.
But let alone ninety step, he couldn't even cross two steps,he knew very well that if he had taken one more step ,he would have become piece of mud by now
"Jiang Lei, return unharmed. If not, my soul will never find peace," He murmured, his eyes deep as if trying to see that unfamiliar and familiar figure back.
....
Jiang lei again got up ,he has now fully customed to the pressure at this level.
"Come on, Jiang Lei. Just nine more steps; you've already surpassed ninety. You can do it," he whispered to himself. Taking another step, he felt the pressure increase once more, though not as dramatically as the step from ninety to ninety-one. The pressure at this level was still bearable.
"I can handle this level of pressure; let's try one more step," he muttered.
"BOOM!" The sudden surge in pressure sent him crashing to the ground once more. He sat down, attempting to acclimate himself to the crushing force and heal his injuries.
He kept doing so untill he reached the fifth step.In his way to the fifth step, his cultivation has already breakthrough to the eighth level of mortal realm.
This is what also that is exciting him and motivating him to keep going on , despite the pain like the hell he felt.
But this time it was different, he felt a strong force even without stepping there, he can feel that he will end up a very miserable end if he took this step.
"Forget it I don't have any choice as well , atleast I won't die." He muttered and took the step firmly.
"BOOM"
He didn't even have the time to think what was happening, he felt a sudden wave of force and he fainted on the spot.
Jiang felt his consciousness blurr now he couldn't any pain anymore, because of the pain of his breaking bones, tearing muscles,and even tearing the soul ,he has become immune to the pain.
He just felt a strange calmness surrounding his body, but a strong sense of determination flow through his body, he felt a strange energy rushing through him, it wasn't a breakthrough in is cultivation or technique but a strange force that he felt like, he touched it but couldn't understand.
Gradually his eyes opend, he can't feel the physical pain anymore, the only pain that is hurting him is the pain of soul.
The pain of soul is hundred times, even thousand times more painful than physical pain ,it is a pain that even a foundation establishment realm practicner won't be able to withstand.
But now he is bearing this, thanks to his strong will to become strong and not admitting defeat.
He started practicing, although his injuries are healing way slower from the previous steps but at the same time his cultivation speed is increasing way faster than the previous steps.
It took him just one hour to make breakthrough and he reached ninth level of mortal realm.
He wondered if the pressure could also help him understand the skill.
"System, teach me the Fire Burst
technique."
This is the second time he is using Insight Mode, but Jiang Lei knows very well that this is the best opportunity to use the insight mode.
[System: "Master, Insight Mode is activating."]
A holographic screen appeared before him, displaying intricate diagrams and patterns of flames.
Jiang lei began to practice in the world of flame, he began to feel like he has endless source of flame inside.
The interface displays the intricate movements and energy flows of the Flame Burst technique. Each step is broken down into simple form, making it easier for Jiang Lei to understand. He watches as the flames are manipulated, controlled, and then burst forth with power.
Jiang Lei's mind starts to grasp the technique. He replays certain parts, trying to absorb the details. With each repetition, he feels like he's getting a clearer picture of how the flames should behave under his command.
When he felt that he has understood a part of the skill, he stands up and begins to practice the technique in real life. The holographic interface disappears, but the visual cues and muscle memory remain. He tries to mimic the movements he saw, focusing on the specific energy flows he learned.
Becaus of the pressure at the beginning in outside world, his attempts were not stable, and the flames didn't cooperate. But Jiang Lei keeps going, determined to perfect the technique. He remembers the movements in his mind and adjusts his moves. Gradually, the flames start listening to him.
He practices a lot, doing the technique over and over. He fixes his mistakes and gets better at controlling the flames. He can feel his moves and the flames connecting better.
He felt like his control over the flame has become like the nature, his eyes closes and he uses the technique naturally, like he was possessed by someone.
He completely forgot about the pressure and the flow of time ,his complete attention was in his technique.He kept practicing it until..
"Boom"
Jiang lei felt a burst of sudden power in himself and his strength started getting stronger, his eyes became clear and for a moment he felt like, he can destroy a mountain with a punch.
But all of this was hallucinations because of sudden rise in his strength, he slowly started to adjust him with his current power.
He doesn't know his current strength but it is stronger than before when he was in seventh level of mortal realm with his intermediate fire talent.
His Fire Burst Techniques has finally brokethrough to the Advanced stage.
