Chapter 2526: The Great Trial

To meet Lone Sovereign, one had to ascend the Infinity Stairway—a rule set by the Sovereign himself. For thousands of years, no one had dared challenge this decree. Lone Sovereign had one peculiar hobby: observing those who climbed the Infinity Stairway, much like a deity watching subjects pay tribute. Newcomers on the Stairway particularly intrigued him. It wasn’t long before Lone Sovereign noticed Leo. The young man piqued his interest—not only was Leo using a black, mountain-like object to resist the crushing gravity, but he was also leveraging the Stairway’s gravity to train himself. Lone Sovereign’s discerning eye quickly assessed the level of Leo’s cultivation technique. “The technique he’s practicing…” A rare flicker of surprise crossed Lone Sovereign’s otherwise impassive face. “Interesting. Let’s see if you can succeed, boy.” He had no intention of aiding Leo, nor of making the climb harder for him. Everything would proceed as it should. Standing at the pinnacle of the worl