By the time Lian Chen reached the fourth step, he was drenched in sweat, his body straining against the relentless pressure. "Lotus Flower Bloodline!" Lian Chen activated his Lotus Flower Bloodline, allowing its soothing energy to envelop him. The pressure eased slightly, providing him with a momentary reprieve. With renewed vigor, he continued up the stairs, making it to the fifth step.
On the ninth step, however, the pressure became almost unbearable. Lian Chen's breathing was labored, and his legs trembled under the immense weight. Lian Chen felt as if his bones were being ground to dust, and his vision blurred with the strain.
"This is too much…" Lian Chen gasped, struggling to hold his ground. The pressure intensified, the air around Lian Chen seeming to thicken as if trying to pull him back down.
*BOOM!*
