Time ticked away as everyone climbed higher and higher.
Ranked first, Shangguan Liuyun had reached the 85th tier. His hands were no longer clasped behind his back, but rather his entire body shone with spiritual light as he ascended step by step. It was evident that even eight times the pressure was not easy for him.
Far behind him in second place was Duan Fei, who stood on the seventy-first tier, his handsome face dripping with sweat. Clenching his teeth, he cast a glance at the figure ahead, then shifted his feet with difficulty once more.
Close on his heels was Jiang Yulong, breathing heavily. With a tone of resentment, he uttered, "I will definitely reach the top before you!"
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Lin Xuan stood on the 55th tier, having already absorbed a fair amount of the Power of thunder and lightning, turning the Spiritual Power in his body to a light blue color, with sparks occasionally flashing through it.
Crack!