Sterl assessed his current state, feeling a sense of relief within himself.
His will was extremely resilient. Even though the pain was so unbearable that it could drive a person to end their life, he was still forcing himself to endure it.
Thanks to the immense regenerative abilities of both his soul and body, he could maintain this state for at least an hour or more.
Based on his previous experience with breaking through his limits, this process wouldn't take nearly as long. So, this time, the breakthrough should be completed with nothing more than some danger.
"This is quite the thrill. With my current strength, I thought I could handle this easily, but the backlash is actually getting stronger with the increase in my power. I almost failed at the most basic level."
His thoughts surged in his mind, attempting to alleviate his pain with such reflections.
