Judging from Adrian’s words, it was clear he wasn’t just making a small move. Suddenly, a terrifying force surged from him, flooding the air above.In an instant, this immense power swept Tyron along with Adrian as they shot upward at an astonishing speed. Tyron was stunned, fear creeping into his voice. “Adrian! The force of the cloud steps must have increased by a hundredfold!”Ascending like this was incredibly dangerous, and Tyron’s face paled as he realized Adrian’s plan. Adrian intended to leap directly to the 130th step, aiming for the reward waiting there. However, the power at that height was overwhelming. Forcing their way up like this could easily result in death, or worse, they could be thrown from the staircase altogether. During the fall, the crushing gravity of the void would remain, almost ensuring a fatal outcome. Many who had fallen before had ended up gravely injured, and Adrian surely knew this. Yet, he pressed on, undeterred, as if even the worst-case scenario di
Both men were talented, and Tyron knew that showing even the slightest fear would mean he was unworthy of standing beside Adrian.Adrian glowed with a radiant golden light, and within it, a faint trace of azure shimmered. The golden aura swirled above his head before gradually merging into his flesh and blood, leaving everyone watching in shock. Nobody would’ve imagined that a genius like Adrian possessed such a secret technique.This was no ordinary skill. If Adrian survived, he was destined to become a Supreme Master of his generation. The man before them embodied that potential.Despite their awe, the crowd remained skeptical. The gravity here was a thousand, even ten thousand times stronger than normal. An ordinary person would have been crushed instantly. No matter how talented Adrian was, it seemed impossible for him to ascend these steps so easily.Just as these thoughts filled their minds, Adrian suddenly sneered. “Haha! No matter how strong these cloud steps are, they won’
The scene left everyone stunned, wondering what had just happened. The azure light had entered Adrian, leaving the onlookers confused.“What is that azure light? Why isn’t it golden? The golden light is supposed to enhance strength. So what does the azure light do?” The crowd was alarmed.It seemed the reward on the 130th cloud step was not what they had expected. Even the two Astrals who had ascended were caught off guard. They found it odd because if the rewards were the same, there wouldn’t be any issue. But Adrian appeared to have received something different.One of the Astrals sneered. “He probably got a weaker reward compared. It might only boost his strength a little.”“He must've triggered a rule of the cloud steps, which made the reward weaker,” the expert mocked.Hearing this, the other experts quickly agreed.“That’s right, that must be it. He’s so arrogant. What makes him think he deserves the golden reward?” Their words were filled with scorn.Some of the onlookers
Adrian heard the murmurs around him, but to him, they were nothing more than the ramblings of fools. They didn’t understand the situation and were simply envious. Their opinions didn’t matter to him.Opening his eyes, he smiled at Tyron and said, "Don’t worry. I’m perfectly fine."Tyron, however, felt even more guilt, convinced that Adrian was just putting on a brave face. He believed Adrian's strength hadn’t increased much. In truth, the azure light had greatly enhanced Adrian’s physical power to a level that he could now control, but these changes were subtle. They were undetectable unless Adrian chose to release his aura.“Adrian, I’ve caused you trouble,” Tyron said earnestly. “I can never repay you. If you ever need anything, whether it’s climbing a mountain of swords or crossing a sea of fire, I’ll do it without hesitation.”Adrian was taken aback by Tyron's vow. It felt a bit awkward, and he didn’ know what Tyron was thinking. He wouldn’t want Tyron to go to such extremes.
The two Astrals glared at Adrian, their bodies radiating power in an attempt to intimidate him.Adrian’s expression darkened, his eyes filled with cold, boundless killing intent. The onlookers grew anxious, sensing the danger looming over him.Whoosh, whoosh!The air erupted with terrifying force, signaling that the Astrals were about to strike.Adrian’s expression hardened. These men were truly courting death. He hadn’t expected them to go this far, displaying such ruthless hostility.“Hmph! Bullying your junior, are you? Looks like I’ll have to teach you a lesson,” Adrian growled, unleashing his formidable strength, instantly countering the powerful forces directed at him.“What? How is this possible?” The Astrals were shocked. Their power wasn’t ordinary, and for Adrian to withstand it was impressive.Adrian’s eyes blazed with fury and determination.Rumble!A terrifying explosion of power echoed, causing the ground to tremble.“I’ll help you, Adrian!” Tyron shouted, his f
At this moment, Adrian’s gaze was razor-sharp. He was surrounded by a surge of earthy yellow light, erupting like a massive mountain. His eyes radiated terrifying power, and his aura had transformed dramatically. The onlookers felt an inexplicable dread, and even Tyron sensed the immense power emanating from Adrian.“Brace yourself, Tyron!” Adrian roared, and together they surged into the air.Rumble, rumble…Adrian advanced another two steps up the cloud steps, leaving the crowd horrified. Even the Astrals were stunned, unable to comprehend the extent of Adrian's strength. How was he managing this?The faces of the Astrals turned ashen. Their previous attacks seemed to have little effect on Adrian. They had unleashed their full power, yet Adrian remained unaffected, which was incredibly humiliating. It was clear that Adrian’s physical strength was so overwhelming it couldn’t be suppressed.“Forget about these ants! Let’s charge forward!” one Astral said coldly, urging the other t
The onlookers below were stirred by the scene before them. As they watched Adrian charge forward with remarkable speed, they felt a pang of inadequacy. They wished they could be by Adrian’s side, impressed by his relentless advance.Adrian and Tyron surged up the steps with incredible velocity. Without realizing it, they had reached the 138th cloud step. Meanwhile, the two Astrals were still struggling on the 150th step.For the Astrals, the 150th step was evermore difficult. Their strength, once a significant advantage, now seemed to barely suffice. The benefits awaiting them at the top drove them to continue despite their exhaustion.Adrian was determined to surpass the Astrals and make them understand the cost of their earlier contempt. Their arrogance had fueled his resolve to prove himself.The Astrals were only about ten steps ahead, but Tyron felt as if his bones were about to shatter with every step. Each ascent seemed to fracture his leg bones further.Crack, crack…His
A massive wave of energy crashed down from the cloud steps, dislocating Tyron's arm. Adrian quickly grabbed him, pulling him back to safety with a strong tug. Tyron, stunned by Adrian's strength, realized he would have fallen without Adrian's help. His eyes filled with gratitude as he looked at Adrian, whose unwavering support showed deep loyalty and camaraderie.With a smile, Adrian said, "Don’t be afraid. As long as I’m here, I won’t let you fall. What’s there to fear? We’ll surpass those two weaklings ahead."Adrian's words instantly angered the two Astrals in front of them. Both turned, fixing cold stares on Adrian. One sneered, “Kid, you’re arrogant. You might stand a chance alone, but dragging that dead weight? Hah, I almost pity you.”Adrian smirked. "Oh? How about a bet? If he makes it up there, you kneel before him.""Deal. I'll give you 30 minutes. If you two manage to catch up, I'll kneel. If not, you'll roll down from here. Do you agree?" the immortal said challengingly