He began to mobilize the Energy within his body, gathering it into his claws. His already sharp claws now shimmered with a faint, eerie glow.
He swiped at the ice again. This time, infused with Energy, the ice reacted as if it had met intense heat, leaving a distinct gouge. However, he was still far from breaking through. Cheng Zongyang's eyes lit up at the sight.
With both claws tearing into the ice, every strike triggered a collision between his Energy and the frozen surface, producing an intermittent HUMMING sound. Under his relentless effort, the gouges in the ice gradually deepened, but Cheng Zongyang began to feel exhausted. His massive body trembled slightly; every swing of his claws felt like he was contending with the Power of the entire ice field.
The Energy consumption in his body was immense, and his breathing grew hurried.
