Lian Chen looked up at the remaining thirty steps he had to climb and muttered in frustration, "This damn Lotus Flower…!" He sighed, cursing the insatiable appetite of his bloodline.
Longwei's laughter echoed in his mind, filled with amusement and encouragement. "Hahahaha! This Lotus Flower sure never fails to entertain. But don't worry, Lian Chen, this challenge will only make you stronger."
Lian Chen smirked, "Yeah, yeah. Easy for you to say."
Lian Chen steeled himself, his eyes fixed on the stairs ahead of him. "Let's take it slow," Lian Chen muttered. With each and every step that Lian Chen took, the pressure intensified, pressing down on him with overwhelming force. The moment Lian Chen tried to absorb any spiritual energy to alleviate the strain, the 'Lotus Flower' hungrily devoured it, leaving him with nothing to bolster his strength.
