The Astrals had never expected Adrian to be so powerful. In a short span, he had leaped across five cloud steps in a single move. Though it seemed success was within Adrian’s grasp, the Astrals were determined to stop him.

“Should we make a move now?” one Astral asked, his expression darkening.

“If we act now, the gravity will likely target both of us. If the current force of fifty thousand pounds doubles to a hundred thousand, even we won’t be able to withstand it,” the other Astral replied.

Both were on the 158th cloud step, where the gravity was so intense it could snap their necks at any moment. The gravity on the cloud steps increased with each step higher. The further one climbed, the more unbearable the force became, making each step a struggle. This explained why even the strongest Astral found it difficult to ascend higher.

For the Astrals, recklessly charging ahead could have disastrous consequences. But Adrian pressed forward without hesitation, driven by a fear of falli