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
It was hard to imagine what Adrian was experiencing at that moment.Adrian glanced at Tyron, his eyes burning with resolve. "Come, Tyron! Let’s drag those two old fools down from their high horse! Do they really think they’re invincible?"The onlookers were taken aback by his words, believing Adrian was far too arrogant to challenge Astrals. Even as a peak Nascent, taking on someone of the Astral Stage seemed reckless. But after witnessing what had just occurred, some began to wonder if Adrian might actually pull it off.Despite the relentless pounding of the surrounding forces, Adrian stood unflinching. To him, there was no room for hesitation—only forward momentum. Grabbing Tyron firmly, he shot forward. With a powerful leap, he crossed three steps in a single bound.Everyone watching thought Adrian had gone mad.“This lunatic! How can he be so reckless? His strength is terrifying!” shouted one of the Astrals.The other Astral, equally shocked, grimaced. “So what if he's strong
The two were formidable, but Adrian was the one who truly inspired fear.“That bastard is so powerful!” one of the Astrals exclaimed, eyes wide with shock.“Hmph! No matter how strong he is, he’s carrying dead weight. Let’s go!” The other Astral unleashed a powerful burst of energy and flew up the cloud steps.Adrian’s gaze grew colder. Five minutes had passed, and he knew time was running out. If he didn’t act now, he’d miss his chance. The two Astrals moved up the steps with effortless ease.As Adrian prepared to move, a massive, terrifying force surged from the void. His eyes flashed with determination. “Bring it on! I’m not afraid of you!” he shouted.Tyron, standing beside Adrian, felt the crushing gravity and thought, ‘Is this the fate of a true genius?’Suddenly, a golden light flickered in Adrian’s hand and enveloped Tyron.“Tyron, do you still have the courage to climb with me? I’m about to do something insane!” Adrian said, his eyes gleaming with intensity.Clearly, A
Adrian’s determination was evident from his words.A torrent of terrifying power surged, creating an atmosphere of sheer horror. Adrian’s azure energy flared and mingled with golden energy in a wild, chaotic display. He was ready to take that crucial step forward.“This is impossible! I don’t think he can make it!” an elderly man with white hair exclaimed. Nearby, others were equally astonished. Adrian’s actions defied all rational judgment, and everyone felt he had lost his mind. They couldn’t believe he could achieve such a feat.Adrian was enveloped in swirling azure and golden light. In the next moment, these two forces merged into a radiant spectacle in the sky. Then, Adrian and Tyron were propelled forward with astonishing speed. They managed to ascend two more cloud steps.As they approached the third step, Tyron realized the immense force crashing down with incredible ferocity.“Incredible! That’s forty thousand pounds of gravity, and Adrian is withstanding it!” someone