Chapter 2527: Reaching the Summit

The sound of shattering glass jolted Leo’s consciousness back to clarity. In that brief moment, the extreme cold of the Nine-Petal Ice-Soul Lotus took effect. Leo suddenly realized he was still on the Infinity Stairway and that everything he had seen moments before was merely an illusion. It was like a needle piercing a bloated balloon—the illusion shattered instantly. With a roar, Leo fully regained his composure. So long as his mind stayed clear, the illusion could no longer hold sway over him. As the illusory formation collapsed, Leo assessed his condition. His body, core, and spiritual sea were in utter disrepair. He didn’t even have the strength to move a single finger. Yet, a faint smile tugged at his lips. He had overcome the most grueling challenge of the Infinity Stairway. After recovering a sliver of strength, Leo found himself unable to stand under the triple pressures weighing down on him. Nevertheless, he began crawling forward. Even if he had to crawl, he was determine