Kayden took full advantage of the opportunity. Facing the mountain once had caused immense leaps in his knowledge—he wasn't going to miss the chance to face it again, even to the point of life or death.
This time, the pressure came in physical form. It wasn't just pressure—it was a physical law being imposed on him, forcing his mind and his knees to bend. It was very different from before. It was a physical attack with all the force of the divine mountain—or rather, not its full force.
Kayden didn't need much time to understand how this organization worked. Everything was a test and an opportunity. Every stage of the mountain could be challenged. Everything could be changed at his will.
The pressure began to be converted without hesitation. Kayden didn't even flinch at the amount of energy being turned into his own. With each passing second, his aura grew larger. The crown on his head shone more brightly, heavier, almost as if it had developed a will of its own.
