Virtual Reality Cultivator - Chapter 26: The Newly Awakened Power

... the trace of the energy he had just used. His chest rose and fell, not from exhaustion, but from sheer astonishment.

"This isn't just a game anymore..." he thought. "I'm really using Qi in the real world."

Lazarus observed Ethan's expression and gave a faint smile. "I know this feels amazing the first time, but don't get too satisfied just yet."

Ethan raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

Lazarus pointed to the wooden board Ethan had just struck. "You managed to ...