Mo-hi’s foundational Qi roared to life. The blue barrier shimmered above him like a protective dome, steadily absorbing the crushing spiritual pressure and converting it into pure fuel. Strength flooded his battered body. The pain in his cracked bones dulled to a throbbing ache. He wiped the blood from his mouth with the back of his hand.
*IRONWILL: FIRST STAGE, SUCTION!*
His body began to absorb the spiritual pressure bit by bit. His meridians widened as the rich energy flowed through them, pushing into his muscle fibers, bloodstream, bones, and brain, strengthening every part of him.
*SECOND STAGE: FORCEFUL SEALING.*
Sweat drenched his robe as blood continued to slip from his lips. The energy was forced downward into his lower abdomen, striking his dantian like a powerful punch.
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