At that moment, the pressure from the stone stele seemed to be neutralized by a power welling up from his limbs and bones. Though his Bone Aspect had yet to manifest, Chu Lingguang could clearly feel every bone in his body responding with all its might.
He could even feel a surge of power rushing straight toward his Sea of Consciousness.
It made his mind incredibly clear.
He didn't rush to take another step forward or puff out his chest to act as if the pressure was nothing. Instead, he remained perfectly still, with only one thought in his mind: 'I have to seize this response.'
How to get closer to the stele, how to resist the pressure—none of that was Chu Lingguang's goal or interest anymore. Even if Xia Tianzhong and the others left him far behind, Chu Lingguang was completely unfazed.
Guo Wei's recent letter had made him realize the importance of Guarding the Heart and staying true to his original intentions.
