“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
The Astrals had never expected Adrian to be so powerful. In a short span, he had leaped across five cloud steps in a single move. Though it seemed success was within Adrian’s grasp, the Astrals were determined to stop him.“Should we make a move now?” one Astral asked, his expression darkening.“If we act now, the gravity will likely target both of us. If the current force of fifty thousand pounds doubles to a hundred thousand, even we won’t be able to withstand it,” the other Astral replied.Both were on the 158th cloud step, where the gravity was so intense it could snap their necks at any moment. The gravity on the cloud steps increased with each step higher. The further one climbed, the more unbearable the force became, making each step a struggle. This explained why even the strongest Astral found it difficult to ascend higher.For the Astrals, recklessly charging ahead could have disastrous consequences. But Adrian pressed forward without hesitation, driven by a fear of falli
Everyone was speechless at the actions of these two men. If everyone acted like this, the world would surely descend into madness.The sound of gravity crashing down echoed through the void. Even from below, the onlookers could feel the immense gravity from the cloud steps above, pressing down with such force it seemed to shatter their very souls.The crowd watched in stunned disbelief as Adrian climbed the steps with Tyron in tow. His entire body was bathed in golden light, but suddenly, there was a cracking sound from his hand again. A horrific force struck Adrian's head, causing him to lose consciousness for a moment. In that instant, his ankle gave way, and he plummeted downward.The crowd gasped in horror, and Tyron was equally shocked.“Adrian!” Tyron shouted, channeling his power to fight against the relentless gravity.“His hand! It’s completely shattered!” a middle-aged man exclaimed in shock.“The force must be around sixty thousand pounds right now. This level of force
The Astrals were stunned. They could hardly believe that Adrian had reached the 150th step.“Is this brat really going to make it up here?” one of the Astrals said grimly, as the situation grew increasingly unfavorable for them.“If he actually makes it up here, we’ll need to put all our effort into killing him on the spot. Otherwise, he’ll become a future threat,” the second Astral warned.Adrian was a genius, and if they didn’t deal with him now, he might become a significant problem for them later.“Alright!” The two Astrals nodded and exchanged a determined glance.Tyron, still trying to grasp what had just happened, looked around in astonishment. Standing on the 150th step, what had seemed impossible with Adrian now appeared to be within reach. “Adrian, the spiritual energy around us seems much denser. The higher we go, the more likely we are to break through the cloud steps,” he observed.Adrian smiled faintly and replied, “That’s probably true. But remember, this is only
Tyron’s eyes sparkled with excitement at the surge in his power, and he looked at Adrian with immense gratitude.“Adrian, those two haven’t moved,” Tyron said, noting that the two Astrals were still watching them, seemingly waiting for their next move.Adrian sneered. “It’s just petty minds at work. They’re probably waiting for us to make a move so they can strike us down.”Tyron was surprised by Adrian’s insight. The Astrals radiated spiritual energy with an underlying murderous intent, signaling their plot to kill them.“What should we do then?” Tyron asked, concerned about the danger of continuing forward with such formidable opponents. Staying put also meant being trapped.Adrian’s expression hardened. “Let’s push forward. Even if these two are powerful, if we reach their level, the gravitational force we face should be around ten thousand pounds. No one knows what will happen then.”Tyron fell silent, considering Adrian’s words. After some thought, he agreed with Adrian’s pl