Gu Li stopped as well at about three-quarters of the way up and sat down cross-legged for meditation.
Tang San passed him and continued upward.
By this point, the pressure became increasingly intense, and the invisible sharpness of the sword intent was exerting a powerful impact on the world of the spirit. According to Tang San's estimation, those with a bloodline cultivation level and spiritual power below the Ninth Stage would likely be unable to continue upwards.
Although his own cultivation base had not reached the Ninth Stage, he could easily cope thanks to his variety of powerful bloodline strengths, coupled with spiritual power at the peak of the Ninth Stage.
Continuing upward without the company of his companions, Tang San actually quickened his pace.
