Xiaoxiao.

Chapter 166 Immortal Steps

However, under immense and suffocating pressure, even the simplest act of running became a luxury for Wu Ren.

Faced with an overwhelming will to survive, he could only grit his teeth, endure the pain of his body being squeezed to the limit, hold tightly to Ying Yue's limp and numb body, and use the last bit of strength in his body to take difficult steps toward the distance.

“Boom!

Boom!

Thump!

The heavy footsteps echoed in the silent air, like the groan of the earth.

The overwhelming pressure was like an invisible mountain, pressing down on Wu Ren and making it difficult for him to move.

At that moment, he felt as if his feet were filled with lead. With each small step forward, the soil beneath his feet would immediately collapse until it was above his ankles.

Moreover, every step taken requires utmost effort.

Under this immense pressure, the spiritual energy within his body poured out like a flood bursting its banks.

Despite the perilous situation, Wu Ren's belief remained unwavering—only by being far enough away from the righteous could they escape the terrible pressure that was capable of destroying everything.

He pulled out another handful of Spirit-Nourishing Pills from his pocket and stuffed them into his mouth like candy.

As the immense spiritual energy generated by the elixir instantly filled his body, he once again moved his legs, which felt as if they were being dragged down by a thousand-pound weight, and struggled forward.

Suddenly, a deafening roar resounded: "Buzz..."

Suddenly, an even stronger and fiercer pressure, like a raging beast, roared and pounced towards Wu Ren.

This sudden surge of immense power became the final straw that broke the camel's back!

A dull, loud bang was heard: "Bang!"

Wu Ren was thrown out heavily, like a kite with a broken string...

The immense pressure brought about by this sudden and overwhelming force far exceeded what Wu Ren could bear.

He felt as if a heavy mountain was pressing down on his chest, making it extremely difficult to breathe.

Under this unbearable pressure, Wu Ren could no longer hold on, and with a "pfft!", he coughed up a mouthful of blood.

It was this sudden, immense force that flung him away that allowed him to escape the area enveloped by that terrifying pressure at the last moment.

Although he miraculously survived at the last moment, the powerful impact still caused him to cough up blood.

As the blood was expelled, the pressure on Wu Ren immediately eased.

But at the same time, a deep sense of powerlessness quickly swept over him, and this sudden exhaustion dissipated the last bit of his inner strength.

He instantly lost consciousness, but in the last instant before falling into a coma, he stubbornly maintained the posture of protecting Ying Yue, like an indestructible fortress guarding the person he cherished most.

Kuang Zheng, who had been in a strange state for a full hundred days, suddenly opened his eyes.

The moment he opened his eyes, the overwhelming pressure vanished completely.

Feeling the unprecedented surge of spiritual energy within his body, Kuang Zheng was completely stunned.

Immediately afterward, an incredulous look of ecstatic joy crept onto his face. Like a child who had received his most beloved toy, he laughed out loud, "This... this is the Golden Core Realm? This power is too strong!"

Kuang Zheng was so immersed in the awe-inspiring experience of this new realm that he could not extricate himself.

He carefully sensed the golden elixir floating in his Niwan Palace, and its dazzling light and boundless energy stirred his heart.

Finally, he could no longer contain his excitement. He raised his head to the sky and let out a long roar that resounded through the heavens!

"I've finally reached the Golden Core stage!"

His voice was filled with pride and joy.

"From this moment on, I am no longer a weak lump of clay that can be kneaded at will! I can finally stand tall and proud between heaven and earth!"

At this moment, Kuang Zheng's emotions were like a vast and turbulent sea, and he could not calm down for a long time.

All the hardships, humiliations, and setbacks suffered in the past have vanished like smoke at this moment.

What awaits him ahead is a broad road full of endless possibilities.

No one can truly understand the price he paid for this moment, nor can anyone know the various hardships and obstacles he encountered on this path.

Whenever Wu Ren and Ying Yuezi encountered difficulties, they could turn to him, hoping to get some comfort and support from him. However, he could only rely on his own strength to move forward alone!

In order to lead everyone to forge a path that belongs to them, he devoted far too much effort and energy that is unimaginable to ordinary people!

The hardships and difficulties they endured during that time were countless.

The life-or-death struggle of those 100 days alone is enough to deter countless people.

For one hundred days and nights, every moment had to be on edge, and every second had to be a life-or-death struggle with death.

The difficulties involved are simply unimaginable.

Thankfully, it's all over now, and he succeeded!!

What he didn't know was that the golden core within his body was quite different from that of other cultivators, because it was not a pure, single color, but rather presented a light, elegant golden-gray hue.

However, he is currently completely unaware of this.

It wasn't until he reached the Golden Core stage that he realized how lucky he was to have successfully escaped Ling Qi's pursuit.

That wasn't because of his strength, but entirely due to the mysterious black snake tattoo on his wrist.

Especially after witnessing firsthand the astonishing ability of the black snake tattoo to absorb venom, he became even more certain that everything in Eagle Sorrow Gorge was inextricably linked to the black snake tattoo on his wrist.

After all, given his cultivation level at that time, it was simply a pipe dream for him to escape Ling Qi's pursuit.

Now that he finally has the strength to match Ling Qi, he deeply understands how lucky he was back then!

If it weren't for the help of the black snake tattoo, he would have been a pus-filled mess back then.

Although he has only just entered the Golden Core stage, he is vastly different from before.

If he were to encounter Ling Qi again now, Kuang Zheng was full of confidence and could engage in a fierce battle with him without fear, with the outcome uncertain.

He tried his best to suppress the overwhelming joy in his heart, afraid that he might let this joy go to his head.

With a flash, he moved like a ghost to the side of his two unconscious, injured companions.

As his cultivation level steadily increases, the ancient heritage hidden deep within Kuang Zheng's body is gradually awakening.

Just now, the "Immortal Steps" he used was a magical movement technique that he only comprehended and mastered after his cultivation advanced to the Golden Core stage.

This technique is so exquisite that it is breathtaking. With just a thought, one can take steps as elusive as an immortal and instantly traverse a distance of thousands of miles.

While Kuang Zheng might not claim to be invincible in terms of strength at the early stage of the Golden Core realm, he is absolutely unmatched in the art of movement techniques within that realm.

With this unparalleled footwork, Kuang Zheng believed he could calmly deal with any enemy, no matter how powerful they were.