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
Everyone watched in shock as Adrian effortlessly took a step forward, appearing to leap across three cloud steps at once. His goal was to cross three steps at once, but the immense gravitational force was overwhelming. Nonetheless, he had skipped two steps in a single movement, leaving the crowd astonished. Though he hadn’t fully succeeded yet, his attempt was remarkable. Skipping two cloud steps was no small feat, and Adrian's daring was beyond belief.But Adrian didn’t stop there. In the next moment, he stepped forward again. The onlookers were on edge, unable to comprehend what Adrian was trying to accomplish. Was he really planning to leap steps like this? The sheer risk of the act was terrifying.“He’s gone mad! This guy is already approaching the 140th step!” someone exclaimed.No one knew what awaited Adrian at the 140th step, where the gravity was likely far more intense than at the 130th. Even the Astrals struggled when they reached that point, needing to pause and catch th
Adrian’s expression hardened as the yellow energy within him merged with a streak of azure-colored power, both forces erupting wildly."Break!" Adrian shouted.Boom!A deafening collision shook the void, its sheer power overwhelming. Adrian was exhilarated. He had unexpectedly broken through from the first to the second level of his Heavenly Body Training Art. This sudden advancement made his body even stronger.He could feel the change clearly. Some of the acupoints in his body had fully unlocked. Before, only a dozen or so acupoints had been opened, but now, over fifty had been fully activated in mere moments.The realization left Adrian astounded. He never imagined gaining such a significant boost. With these acupoints activated, his physical strength surged to new heights. At this rate, it wouldn’t be long before he ascended to an even higher level. He now possessed an incredible, almost unbelievable level of power, something other experts could only dream of achieving in such
“Damn it! Looks like we underestimated him,” muttered one of the Astrals. He hadn’t anticipated Adrian's power to reach such a high level, seemingly rivaling their own.His companion’s face darkened in response. “Let’s hurry. If we move faster, he won’t be able to catch up.”“So what if he catches up?” the first Astral sneered. “He’s still just at the Nascent Stage. If he tries to act tough, we’ll crush him. No need to worry. We’re already at the 155th step, and they’re still ten steps behind. Even if he catches up, he won’t stand a chance against us.”Meanwhile, below, Adrian was gaining speed. In what seemed like a reckless sprint, he reached the 140th step in an instant, leaving everyone stunned. Suddenly, a beam of golden light shot forth, slamming into both Adrian and Tyron. The crowd gasped in disbelief.“What’s going on? There was no reward at the 140th step!” someone exclaimed.The two Astrals had gained nothing upon reaching that step, yet now Adrian and Tyron had receive