Climbing Dongyue Mountain presents no greater challenge than the Heavenly Ladder, which tests not only the stamina of the climbers but also their willpower.
Moving up the ladder, most people relied on walking sticks, some even holding one in each hand to support their body weight. Scattered tourists rested along the edges of the wide stone steps.
Upon stepping onto the Heavenly Ladder, Lin Tianchen felt a faint, oppressive force. This sensation was perceptible only to cultivators; for ordinary people, it manifested simply as rapid physical exhaustion.
Chapter 16