This chapter is a textbook case of a **Combat Breakthrough** (临阵突破), a classic and beloved trope in Xianxia. The principle is that intense, life-or-death pressure can force a cultivator or demon to shatter their previous bottlenecks and suddenly comprehend a higher realm. The Skygreen Serpent had been sparring with Ji Ning, building up its ‘experience bar,’ and the fight with Tie Muzhan was the final push over the edge.
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This chapter is a textbook case of a **Combat Breakthrough** (临阵突破), a classic and beloved trope in Xianxia. The principle is that intense, life-or-death pressure can force a cultivator or demon to shatter their previous bottlenecks and suddenly comprehend a higher realm. The Skygreen Serpent had been sparring with Ji Ning, building up its ‘experience bar,’ and the fight with Tie Muzhan was the final push over the edge.
Fellow Daoists, strap in—this chapter is a masterclass in the sheer *catharsis* of Xianxia storytelling. A divine beast, cornered by a scheming human and his overpowering formation, is pushed to its absolute limit. We watch as the Skygreen Serpent King endures a brutal grinding assault, its scales ripped away, refusing to submit even in the face of death. Just when it seems like all hope is lost and Tie Muzhan’s gloating reaches its peak, the serpent undergoes a miraculous combat breakthrough, unlocking the legendary Void Shuttle ability and escaping the formation! The turn of tables is delicious, and the fallout is even better. Tie Muzhan’s rage is biblical, and all his hatred gets laser-focused on one person: our boy, Ji Ning. The chapter ends with the hunter becoming the hunted, as Tie Muzhan unleashes his tracking Ice Wasp to pursue the fleeing Ji Ning. It’s a heart-pounding, high-stakes setup that leaves you desperate for the next chapter.
Get ready for a chase sequence, fellow Daoists! This chapter masterfully sets up a classic Xianxia cat-and-mouse game. Tie Muzhan, having lost his prized serpent, is now a cornered and furious beast himself. His rage is pure fuel, and he will be relentless. Pay close attention to how Ji Ning deals with the pressure of being hunted by a late-stage Xiantian expert. This is the first major test of his guile and resourcefulness.
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