[Fuyue Bear Scripture Gang Qi Chapter - Introduction (1986/2000)]
[Martial Arts Longevity Points: 80]
'It might take others a month or two to break through a bottleneck, but I don't need that long.'
The points couldn't directly raise his Cultivation, but they could increase his proficiency and comprehension of the Cultivation Technique.
Even with his Comprehension at eighty, it would still be difficult to reach Gang Qi Minor Achievement in one go. At the very least, it would take a few days of Breaking Through.
However, he didn't plan to use his own abilities to break through.
'Upgrade the Fuyue Bear Scripture.'
With a thought, the points were added to the Fuyue Bear Scripture, and his mind flooded with numerous insights regarding Gang Qi Minor Achievement.
A few breaths later, Xu Yang opened his eyes. His mastery of the Fuyue Bear Scripture had already reached Gang Qi Minor Achievement; now, only his Cultivation needed to catch up with his realm.
With a flip of his wrist, a Profound Yuan Qi Transformation Pill appeared in his hand.
'I will reach Gang Qi Minor Achievement today!'
Taking a deep breath, Xu Yang swallowed the Profound Yuan Qi Transformation Pill in one gulp and began circulating the Fuyue Bear Scripture.
BOOM!
A torrent of searing Gang Qi erupted, sweeping through his limbs and torso like a monstrous flood. For a moment, he felt as if he were about to burst.
'The effect really is better than a Guiyuan Pill,' Xu Yang thought.
Compared to the Guiyuan Pill, the Profound Yuan Qi Transformation Pill's conversion was more direct and more violent.
His Gang Qi surged rapidly. Before long, Xu Yang felt it had increased to its limit.
He was now on the cusp of Gang Qi Minor Achievement.
[Fuyue Bear Scripture Gang Qi Chapter - Introduction (1999/2000)]
The next step was to condense his Gang Qi, have it undergo Mist Transformation, and step into the Minor Success Realm of Gang Qi.
His consciousness sank into his body. With a thought, Xu Yang began circulating the Heart Method for Mist Transformation. All of his Gang Qi seemed to be pulled inward and condensed by a giant, invisible hand.
At the same time, the Profound Yuan Qi Transformation Pill was still releasing a violent surge of Gang Qi, relentlessly battering his own.
Xu Yang felt his blood boil and his bones tremble, as if two invisible beings were wrestling inside his body.
He endured the discomfort, ceaselessly activating the Fuyue Bear Scripture in an attempt to condense the first wisp of Gang Mang.
His skin had long since turned crimson and his robes were puffed out by formless Vigorous Energy, but he kept his pores sealed shut, not allowing a single trace of Gang Qi to escape.
BOOM!
An unknown amount of time passed before a wisp of bright light appeared within Xu Yang's Heart Spirit.
In that instant, the explosive, swelling pressure threatening to burst him subsided. Then, as if contagious, the bright light spread rapidly through his Heart Spirit.
Gang Qi Minor Achievement, the Gang Qi's Mist Transformation—it was a success!
A purer, more domineering power emerged.
Xu Yang felt an indescribable comfort. It was as if his whole body were slowly floating up, growing rapidly taller, like a tiny world quickly expanding. His field of vision widened.
The sensation was magical, like a seedling breaking through the soil and seeing the vast world for the first time.
'Gang Qi is a power formed from the fusion of Essence, Qi, and Spirit. As my Gang Qi improved, so did my spirit.'
The Gang Qi that had undergone Mist Transformation was like a gentle rain nourishing a parched land. Wherever it passed, his flesh, bones, and sinews rumbled as his strength and power soared.
Xu Yang could feel a life force contained within the brand-new Gang Qi, ceaselessly nourishing his physical body.
Like a welcome rain after a long drought, an inexpressible comfort washed over him.
Only when all the Gang Qi had been condensed and the medicinal power of the Profound Yuan Qi Transformation Pill was exhausted did Xu Yang finally open his eyes.
[Fuyue Bear Scripture Gang Qi Chapter - Introduction (22/4000)]
[Remaining Lifespan: 76]
'I've reached Gang Qi Minor Achievement, and my lifespan has increased by two years.'
In the nearly eight months since he arrived at the Purple Sun Sect, his Cultivation had risen from Qi Gathering to Gang Qi Minor Achievement.
The longest part of this process was advancing from the Gang Qi realm to Gang Qi Minor Achievement, which took half a year.
In that same period, only half of the people on the Ten Heroes List had reached Gang Qi Minor Achievement.
Inside his body, the Gang Qi that had undergone Mist Transformation was still slowly nourishing his physical body, tempering his bones, flesh, and blood.
'So this is Gang Mang?'
Xu Yang extended a finger, and a brilliant light flared up. It emitted a heart-palpitating aura, as dazzling as a gemstone, just like the one Lin Cheng had shown him before.
'So Master's Cultivation should be at the Minor Success Realm of Gang Qi, or maybe even Great Success, but he hasn't reached Marrow Cleansing yet.'
However, his Gang Qi was different from Lin Cheng's. Lin Cheng's was blood-red, like a diamond.
His own Gang Qi, on the other hand, had only a faint red glow and was already approaching a silvery-white. Once he reached Minor Achievement in Golden Gang Skill, he would be able to produce silver Gang Qi.
'I can use it as a lightbulb now.'
Previously, although his Gang Qi was visible to the naked eye, it was just that—qi. It didn't emit light.
But now...
Xu Yang gently circulated the Fuyue Bear Scripture, and his entire body began to emit a faint glow, illuminating the room.
Of course, the Mist Transformation of his Gang Qi wasn't just about emitting light; it also brought a huge boost to both his offense and defense.
Its ability to nourish his physical body and temper his Physique would also change.
'A whole day has passed.'
Withdrawing his Gang Qi, he pushed open the door and walked out. It was already evening, and most of those who had gone out on missions had returned.
In the courtyard, Jiang Fan was talking with an absurdly burly man—the same Inner Sect Disciple he had seen with Sun Jian once before.
"Brother Xu, you've come out of seclusion?" Jiang Fan asked, taking the initiative to speak.
After his initial bout of depression, Jiang Fan was back to his usual enthusiastic self.
Xu Yang had heard from Jiang Ping and Sun Tao that after Jiang Fan came to his senses, the Marquis's Mansion had sent resources, allowing him to reach Gang Qi Minor Achievement in a short time.
Xu Yang clasped his fist. "Brother Jiang. Greetings, Senior Brother."
Jiang Yan nodded and smiled. "I didn't expect you to be living in the same courtyard as Xiaofan. How goes it? Have you learned how to make the Blood Coagulation Pill yet?"