Chapter 197: Chapter 157: Gang Qi Realm Forged in Fire

The ashen-white poison mist was suppressed by the blooming Fire Lotuses, which meant Zou Feng had already shattered Duan Wuya’s Poison Domain.

For a Poison Cultivator, losing the support of a Poison Domain was like a beast having its fangs torn out, resulting in a devastating loss of combat power.

Thus, the weakened Duan Wuya was no longer strong enough to completely overwhelm Tian Yun.

For the time being, at least, Zou Feng could focus on the continued transformation of his Inner Qi.

Upon advancing to the Seventh Grade, his Inner Qi had undergone a qualitative transformation, becoming more condensed and firm.

Breaking through to the Gang Qi Realm was simply a matter of further strengthening this transformation, turning Inner Qi into the almost-tangible Gang Qi.

While Gang Qi was still a form of “qi,” it was already incredibly close to a tangible solid, at least for short periods.

The technique of Refining Gang into Soldiers was based on this principle, but Zou Feng had no need for it at the moment.

His own two hands were the ultimate poison weapons.

His Inner Qi continued its transformation, and his cultivation progress in the Five Poison Fire Lotus Skill steadily increased as well.

This sight made Duan Wuya, who was unable to quickly defeat Tian Yun, grow increasingly alarmed.

As a Poison Cultivator from Biyou Palace, he had witnessed the evolution of countless venomous creatures.

In his eyes, Zou Feng was now akin to a powerful venomous creature undergoing a metamorphosis.

’Once this man “breaks out of his cocoon,” the trouble will be immense…’

At this thought, Duan Wuya immediately changed his strategy. He stopped trying to quickly take down Tian Yun first.

Instead, while fighting, he began flinging all sorts of venomous flying insects at Zou Feng.

He didn’t expect these creatures to kill Zou Feng; it would be enough just to disrupt his breakthrough.

There were too many venomous insects for Tian Yun to intercept them all. She could only shout a warning to Zou Feng.

Zou Feng was well-prepared for the fact that Biyou Palace disciples were skilled at attacking with Gu Insects.

In fact, Zou Feng had a Gu Insect of his own, one that should have already evolved to become quite formidable.

However, while Zou Feng had brought it with him to Qifeng Mountain, Xiaolv didn’t stay by his side at all times.

It foraged for food on its own, only occasionally lingering near Zou Feng for a short time.

So right now, he naturally couldn’t count on it.

Seeing the swarm of venomous insects surging toward him, Zou Feng put on another act, pretending he couldn’t dodge in time.

He let the insects pounce on him and begin to tear at him wildly.

“Zou Lang!”

Seeing this, Tian Yun truly believed Zou Feng had fallen into the trap and couldn’t help but cry out in alarm.

Meanwhile, Duan Wuya saw his attack land and heaved a long sigh of relief.

’It’s good that I managed to interfere. If I’d really waited for this guy to successfully break through, then…’

Duan Wuya never imagined that before he could even finish his sigh of relief, Zou Feng, who was still swarmed by the venomous insects, would suddenly erupt with power.

’He’s not going to continue with the breakthrough? He’s going to fight like a cornered beast and risk it all on one strike!?’

This brief moment of shock prevented Duan Wuya from reacting correctly in time.

From the very beginning, Zou Feng had never planned on waiting until after his breakthrough to make a move on Duan Wuya.

After all, while it looked like his breakthrough was imminent, no one could say for sure how much time it would actually require.

Besides, if Tian Yun couldn’t hold on and was killed by Duan Wuya during that time, would that make him one of those tragic heroes who gains boundless power by sacrificing his wife?

Moreover, if Tian Yun were to be defeated and killed, he wouldn’t gain some boundless Magical Power. It was far more likely that, isolated and with his spirit crushed, he would fail to advance.

Then, he would almost certainly be killed by Duan Wuya, and the couple would be reunited in death.

So, when Zou Feng had shouted for Tian Yun to hold on, claiming he was about to break through, it was all a ruse to make Duan Wuya lower his guard.

He had indeed been converting his Inner Qi, but at the same time, he was also Gathering Strength for a Big Move that could only be unleashed in his “One-Minute True Man” state.

The venomous insects swarming his body had actually concealed the abnormalities of him entering “State Two,” further deceiving Duan Wuya.

The next moment, a massive Lotus shot toward Duan Wuya, spinning at an incredible speed.

But upon closer inspection, one would realize that this Lotus was, in fact, Zou Feng himself, going all out.

At this moment, however, his entire body was covered in lotus-like visual effects.

This was no mere Shaking Flower Hand. Every part of his body was shaking, constantly creating “Fire Lotuses” with Inner Qi amidst the vibrations.

The boost from his “One-Minute True Man” state allowed Zou Feng’s entire body to perform the “Shaking Flower Hand.”

The raging “Fire Lotus” arrived in an instant. Caught off guard, Duan Wuya only had time to hastily circulate his Gang Qi to defend himself.

However, Zou Feng had been Gathering Strength for this attack for a long time. It was a strike that consumed nearly everything he had. How could it possibly be blocked so easily?

Moreover, Duan Wuya’s body was suffering from the side effects of his cultivation. He was already just a strong facade, weak on the inside.

Duan Wuya took the full brunt of the “Lotus Burst” head-on.

Tian Yun didn’t just stand by and watch. She immediately went about “Pouring Oil on the Fire.” In an instant, dozens of streams of Sky-splitting Fist Force blasted toward him.

Explosions boomed like muffled thunder, punctuated by Duan Wuya’s bloodcurdling screams.

“AHHHH…”

Amidst the screams, Zou Feng brutally tore off both of Duan Wuya’s arms.

This, too, was completely beyond Duan Wuya’s expectations.

He had circulated his Gang Qi to protect his vital points, but it turned out Zou Feng had no intention of finishing him in a single strike.

From the very start, Zou Feng had been after the man’s arms.

Duan Wuya could tell that Zou Feng cultivated the Five Poison Skill. Conversely, Zou Feng could naturally see that Duan Wuya was an excellent tonic for his own cultivation.

He, too, coveted Duan Wuya’s arms…

Although cultivating the Five Poison Skill to a certain level meant that the poison was no longer confined to just the palms, the arms were inevitably steeped in venom the longest. Therefore, they were always the best choice for Refinement.

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