At this moment, Gu Sheng had already withdrawn seventy percent of his defenses, his whole body like a piece of iron thrown into lava, every inch of flesh enduring unimaginable torment.
But his eyes grew brighter—under such extreme conditions, he could clearly feel subtle changes occurring in his body.
Muscle fibers tore and reorganized under pressure, becoming tougher.
Impurities in the bones were gradually expelled, their density constantly increasing; even the flow of blood became more vigorous, sending more energy throughout his body.
"It's working!"
Gu Sheng was overjoyed, his resolve to continue only strengthening.
Just as Gu Sheng was immersing himself in the painful yet fulfilling cultivation, a sudden surge of energy fluctuations erupted from the barrier.
"Boom!"
A golden light pierced through the barrier, illuminating most of the depths of Heaven-Burning Valley.
