The Supreme God of Martial Arts novel Chapter 1434

He halted when he had reached eight hundred meters in depth of the crater. The hair on the back of his hair stood on end as he looked around.

Despite it seeming impossible, the vital energy forces and palm intents were more powerful than the last time. Austin squinted his eyes as the warm waves began curling around him. He anticipated a second attack.

Using his skills, Austin battled against the aggressive vital energy. He fell and stood repeatedly for two days but he did not give up. He could withstand the attacks as long as he had his powers and his bottle of Magic Sea Water. Once his enemy had once again been defeated, he started his business. Before exhaustion could reach him, he begins meditating.

Fifteen days passed in silence while Austin sat with his eyes closed and his mind wide open. He was determined to uncover the secrets of the enlightening power, even if it was the most difficult thing he had ever had to learn.

Finally, popping his stiff joints, Austin stood. The familiar sensation of tingling in his fingers and fullness in his mind appeared. He smiled and held his hands out.

He faltered. His determination had paid off but not in the way he had been hoping. Despite his understanding of the enlightening power being three times more powerful, he still could not use it.

''If I can't learn the full power here, the only place I can is the very bottom of the crater."

Not wanting to waste the time climbing down, he lifted his head in determination and jumped.

A few moments later, Austin was shooting through the air. Wind whistled in his ears as he kept looking forward. He did not want to see how far the ground was.

Boom! His knees trembled as he made impact with the floor of the crater. The darkness consumed him and the momentary silence made him grasp harder onto his Ancient Dragon Sword.

Seconds later, the endless vital energy forces and palm attacks jumped out of the blackness towards him. They looked like hands, jolting out of hiding to crush him into dust in their fists. Their powers were so strong they could destroy the whole crater.

''Ah!''

Austin released a jubilant cry to pump himself up. He would not let all of his hard work go to waste, and besides, he had already fought this enemy twice and won. He instantly sensed something extremely horrifying was coming.

His eyes scanned the darkness surrounding him.

Attacks started coming from every direction, pounding his body and causing him to stagger. The Ancient Dragon Sword, the Dominant Spiritual Sense Swordsmanship, and the demonic avatar were released simultaneously like a blast to help him fend off the attacks. With immense focus, he defeated one palm after the other.

Every time Austin felt that his body could no longer absorb the blows, he would drink half a bottle of Magic Sea Water to heal his wounds. Still, he felt weaker than he had his whole life.

After five days of continuous fighting, Austin finally sat down to begin his meditation. He groaned and ran his fingers through his hair. His arms, legs, and chest were all exhausted. The only part of him that was still holding on was his mind--the only part he really needed.

In complete darkness, Austin sat for one full month, absorbing the last of the remnants that the South Marine Saint had left behind.

Whoosh!

Austin released a sigh of relief.

Although it had been unplanned, Austin had spent over two months in the depths of the crater. A constant chill had settled into his bones and he still hadn't overcome the creepiness of the place, but his efforts had been worth it. He could feel his veins pumping with the enlightening power.

Also, like the Flame Emperor had said, the basis of his training had been strengthened in the crater, where he had faced endless attacks of the vital energy forces and palm intents. He had gained knowledge and experience that very few other warriors could obtain in their lifetimes. It made him feel invincible.

''I can't believe I did it! Now I just have to show the Flame Emperor what I've learned,"

Austin said.