The Peak of Ascension

Chapter 49: The Peak of Ascension

 The dense Qi inside the underground cave pulsed around Han Feng, enveloping his body in a bright and unstable aura. The Dual Chaos Larva inside his dantian roared silently, devouring the energy of the environment like a famished beast. The advancement to Rank 3 was on the verge of completion, but danger still lurked in the darkness. The Guardian of the Cave While refining the energy, Han Feng felt a presence awaken in the cave. It was an ancient creature, a spiritual beast that had been dormant for countless years. Suddenly, a pair of bright eyes opened in the shadows, reflecting a deep blue glow. With a low growl, the creature emerged. Its body was covered in dark scales that gleamed like iron, and its aura emanated a suffocating pressure. Han Feng recognized immediately: it was a Dark Mist Dragon, a rare beast that protected places of pure Qi cultivation. If he wanted to complete his advancement, he would need to deal with this threat. The Confrontation The Dragon of the Dark Mist advanced rapidly, its claws slicing through the air like sharp blades. Han Feng jumped back, activating his Celestial Veil Art to hide his presence. However, the beast was not fooled and shot a wave of toxic mist in his direction. With an agile movement, Han Feng conjured his Celestial Dark Flame, dissipating the mist and creating a barrier of fire around him. The dragon roared in fury, sensing the threat of the mysterious flame. Taking advantage of the creature's hesitation, Han Feng shot forward at maximum speed, channeling energy into his fists. The impact was brutal. The dragon was thrown against the cave wall, cracking the ground beneath its weight. However, it was not defeated. With an explosion of power, he unleashed a gust of cutting wind, forcing Han Feng to retreat. But Han Feng had already anticipated this. With a quick hand seal, he activated his strengthening Gu, temporarily boosting his strength. He advanced in an instant, his palm coated with Celestial Dark Flame striking directly at the beast's head. The dragon roared in pain, its flesh burning under the mystical fire. Finally, with one last powerful strike, Han Feng plunged his hand into the beast's core, absorbing its vital essence. The Final Transformation As soon as the core was absorbed, a change occurred in his dantian. The Dual Chaos Larva reacted to the dragon's energy, evolving rapidly. Its Qi exploded like a furious ocean, expanding in all directions. His Celestial Mark shone intensely, as if responding to the advance. Rank 3 has been broken! The energy in his body stabilized at a new level, his strength increasing exponentially. Han Feng felt a new understanding of the laws of the world, as if each of his breaths were connected to the Dao itself. But there was no time to celebrate. The battle and the explosion of Qi had drawn attention. The Escape Han Feng quickly left the cave, hiding his presence as much as possible. As he ran through the forest, he heard the sound of heavy footsteps and voices approaching. — Something happened here! I felt a burst of Qi! — An elder of the sect shouted. Han Feng could not afford to be discovered now. He activated his Celestial Veil Art to the limit, completely concealing his presence as he sneaked through the shadows. Finally, at dawn, he reached a safe place. Now, he was ready to set off for the next continent.