Ahead, Ji Mingyuan sensed Lin Tianchen swiftly closing the distance behind him, and a crushing weight descended upon his chest, the pressure washing over his entire being. His heart hammered against his ribs, and anxiety surged like a rising tide. Beads of sweat broke out across his forehead, streaming down his cheeks to soak his collar.
Meanwhile, Zhang Lingyun, standing nearby, merely glanced indifferently at the relentless Lin Tianchen. A flicker of subtle astonishment crossed her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.
At that moment, a deafening crash echoed, as though the entire Enlightenment Platform itself trembled. Lin Tianchen, Zhang Lingyun, and Ji Mingyuan simultaneously surged forward with all their might, planting their feet firmly on the next tier. Zhang Lingyun and Ji Mingyuan had now reached the twenty-fourth level, while Lin Tianchen lagged slightly behind on the twenty-third.
Chapter 243