Chapter 29: Explosive Power Surge! One Punch to Kill Yun Shan! Gu Yang’s robes began fluttering despite the absence of wind. Immediately after, the aura within his body began to surge rapidly. Qi Gathering Stage, fourth layer. Qi Gathering Stage, fifth layer… It was like riding a rocket, his cultivation soared at breakneck speed. This scene didn’t escape the eyes of the Baiyang Sect disciples. They were utterly dumbfounded. “Did this guy… hide his strength?” “Rather than hiding, it looks like… he’s breaking through?” “Who breaks through like this?” “Hiss… He’s already at the eighth layer of the Qi Gathering Stage!” “Did he take some kind of pill!?” All the Baiyang Sect disciples stared in disbelief, their voices rising in shocked discussion. Just moments ago, Gu Yang had only been at the third layer of the Qi Gathering Stage. But in less than a minute, he had rocketed all the way to the eighth layer, and he wasn’t stopping! Finally, under the stunned gazes of the Baiyang Sect disciples… Gu Yang’s cultivation surge came to a halt. Peak of the ninth layer of the Qi Gathering Stage! The exact same level as Yun Shan. Seeing this, the Baiyang Sect disciples were completely flabbergasted. Yun Shan clenched his fists tightly, staring in disbelief at the scene unfolding before him. What the hell was going on? Why did this guy’s strength suddenly explode? And more importantly… This didn’t resemble the effects of pill consumption at all, his true energy was thick and stable! There was no way pills could produce such solid improvement. And Gu Yang hadn’t consumed any medicine, either. A thousand questions swirled through Yun Shan’s mind. Meanwhile, Gu Yang, sensing the changes in his body, furrowed his brows slightly. “Only peak ninth layer of Qi Gathering?” Gu Yang looked speechless. This was the result of a century of cultivation. In other words, a hundred years from now, he would’ve only reached the peak of the Qi Gathering Stage? He was thoroughly frustrated with his own aptitude. A full century to reach this level? If it weren’t for his cheat ability to modify time… He might’ve been forever stuck at the Qi Gathering Stage. However, he also noticed that his boosted true energy was thick and refined, and his cultivation realm felt completely solid, not the least bit unstable. This wasn’t an upgrade brought on by absorbing spirit stones or consuming rare treasures. Latest content published on novelFirｅ.net It was pure cultivation, step by step, from absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Which explained the solid foundation. “Looks time-modification boost is calculated using the most basic cultivation method, not including any spiritual stones or fortunate encounters.” With that realization, Gu Yang’s eyes narrowed. Enhancing his innate talent and aptitude needed to become a priority. Otherwise, every modification would be a waste! The higher his talent, the greater the return from each modification. He had to maximize his gains. Just as he was deep in thought, Yun Shan, on the other side, gritted his teeth. Just moments ago, he was mocking Gu Yang for having low cultivation. Who would’ve thought Gu Yang would break through right in front of him? And not through any visible form of cultivation, he hadn’t even activated a technique! Yet his cultivation had exploded upward. Now they were at the same level! But Yun Shan was still confident in his own abilities. He’d just use his trump card again! Even though using it twice in one day would seriously harm his body, he had no other choice now. With that thought, Yun Shan didn’t hesitate and charged straight at Gu Yang! Yun Shan’s figure shot toward him like a bolt of lightning, eyes brimming with killing intent. He raised his fist once more, planning to strike before Gu Yang had time to react, ending the fight in one punch! Yet Gu Yang seemed unaware of his attack. Yun Shan was thrilled. He quickly closed the distance and appeared right in front of Gu Yang. Focusing his will, he channeled everything into that one strike. “Mountain Crushing Fist!” Eyes wide, he let out a furious roar in his heart. The devastating punch, packed with terrifying strength, smashed straight at Gu Yang! Even if Gu Yang noticed now, he wouldn’t be able to block it! After all, this was the same punch that had once killed a Tier-2 demonic beast, the Vajra Bear! That thought filled Yun Shan with anticipation. As long as he killed Gu Yang, that low-grade spirit sword would be his! He could even uncover the secret behind Gu Yang’s explosive power surge! For a moment, he could already see his bright future. Once Gu Yang was dead… His future would be limitless! But Gu Yang had already seen his attack. Yes, this punch was powerful. But now that his cultivation had increased, In his eyes, this punch was… nothing. His expression calm, Gu Yang slowly threw a punch in response. The two fists collided in midair with a thunderous sound. Yun Shan’s eyes lit up, not with fear, but joy. Mountain Crushing Fist was a unique technique. Outwardly, it didn’t seem all that strong, but it contained a hidden force within. That hidden force, when released, was devastatingly powerful and hard to guard against. Once it landed, it was almost a guaranteed kill. So when he saw Gu Yang match fists with him, Yun Shan was actually thrilled. Because what the technique feared most was missing. Now that his punch had landed, in his eyes, Gu Yang was dead for sure. Just as he prepared to unleash the hidden force, His eyes suddenly widened in disbelief. Because from his right fist, he felt a surge of power… So terrifying it defied imagination! Even the true energy protecting his hand shattered in less than ten seconds! That terrifying power smashed directly into his fist. A sharp snap echoed out. His fist was instantly mangled and twisted beyond recognition. The overwhelming fist force tore through his hand, and continued straight toward his forehead! He didn’t even have time to scream. The monstrous punch obliterated Yun Shan’s head. Brain matter and blood splattered everywhere. His body collapsed onto the ground with a heavy thud. The entire arena fell into an eerie silence. But the silence lasted less than a second, Panic-filled screams erupted. “Y-Yun… Senior Brother Yun is dead!” “Split up! Retreat now!” The remaining Baiyang Sect disciples didn’t dare stay a moment longer, they scattered in terror. But Gu Yang had no intention of letting a single one escape. His trump card had been exposed, letting them go would be like setting a tiger free! And honestly, they weren’t strong anyway. To Gu Yang, they were no different from ants, effortless to crush. Grabbing the low-grade spirit sword, Gu Yang killed them one by one. In just a few seconds, Over a dozen Baiyang Sect disciples were dead on the ground. Corpses littered the earth. The blood soaked the soil. The stench of death was overwhelming. But Gu Yang was long used to scenes . Without wasting time, he walked over and plucked the Bone Tempering Flower nearby. “A great treasure to boost my aptitude.” A hint of delight appeared in his eyes, alongside a trace of regret. If only I had gotten this Bone Tempering Flower earlier, consumed it, and then modified my cultivation… The gains would’ve been far greater. But it couldn’t be helped. If he hadn’t used his modification now, obtaining this flower would’ve been nearly impossible. You win some, you lose some.