Chapter 2238: 2239: Beating a Dog While It's Down

When Lin Chen first entered, he was initially caught off guard and felt some pressure coming on. Now, having adapted, his body has gotten used to this pressure.

So while others are struggling to move, he walks up as if strolling leisurely, breathing steadily without feeling any pressure.

Even as the pressure slowly increased along the way, it was nothing to Lin Chen, as he was well-prepared and did not seem fatigued.

He stepped quickly, with a faint smile on his lips, although slightly slower than the figures ahead, yet those people were less steady than Lin Chen, and within a few steps, Lin Chen surpassed them.

"As expected, Brother Lin's physical endurance is strong; how can others be so at ease?"

Sun Tianming looked up and saw Lin Chen's demeanor, letting out a heartfelt sigh. Ever since he met Lin Chen, he knew Lin Chen's physical prowess was extraordinary, but in this situation, he himself was struggling, so seeing Lin Chen like this, he couldn't help but be envious.

"Need help?"

Lin Chen didn't rush up quickly but walked to Sun Tianming's side.

No longer constrained by that previous boundary, now as Lin Chen moved, he was not as cautious as before, and with a few steps, he reached Sun Tianming's side.

"Forget it, who knows what kind of rules are here, better not to, otherwise we might both be overwhelmed by the rules..."

Sun Tianming took a deep breath and continued moving forward, the pressure causing his knees to bend slightly, making him gasp, speaking with light panting.

"Well… alright."

Lin Chen shrugged his shoulders, looking helpless, knowing Sun Tianming wasn't wrong, who knows what kind of rules are here.

Then he looked at Chen Jie, who was also sweating profusely and needed a brief rest after just a few steps, hands on her knees to regain strength.

Feeling Lin Chen's caring gaze, she gave Lin Chen a serene smile, then shook her head lightly, signaling him not to worry.

Seeing their thoughts, Lin Chen decided not to linger and turned his head to look at Tao Yuyu.

Tao Yuyu was not in a good state.

In this place, it seemed that the higher the spiritual cultivation, the greater the force one must endure, and Tao Yuyu's entire body seemed soaked with sweat, as if drenched.

With a smile on his face, seeing Tao Yuyu like this, Lin Chen's smile grew even wider.

"Serves you right for being arrogant just now!"

Thinking this, Lin Chen moved slowly towards Tao Yuyu.

Tao Yuyu was indeed highly cultivated, which was why Lin Chen had avoided him before, but now this place greatly restricted Spiritual Energy, allowing Lin Chen's talents to shine significantly.

Now Lin Chen feared nothing from the spiritually limited Tao Yuyu ahead.

Tao Yuyu hung his head, sweat droplets as big as beans fell onto the steps below.

"Damn it, what is this cursed place!"

Even with Tao Yuyu's vast experience, being here surprised him. This place was so abnormal compared to the spiritual realms he had traversed before; this peculiarity left him completely baffled.

As he pondered, Lin Chen had already reached him, slightly bending forward, looking down at Tao Yuyu.

"What happened Tao, looking so frazzled, no longer having that previous aura."

Lin Chen's lips curled up; not long ago, Tao Yuyu was quite formidable, yet now he lacked that previous grandeur, missing the protection of Spiritual Energy, physically unable to match Lin Chen's prowess. Add the pressure, and he was clearly uncomfortable.

"Hmph, a petty person flaunting success!"

Tao Yuyu lifted his head, sneered, "Watch how I deal with you later."

Though he looked somewhat miserable, his words were full of strength, still carrying a threatening tone characteristic of his past demeanor.

But the times have changed; now Lin Chen is fearless before Tao Yuyu.

He stepped down the steps; here the pressure was obviously much stronger than what he had passed before, but it did not hinder Lin Chen.

What did he practice on Earth? Strengthening his body to be tough as steel, though against advanced spiritual cultivators it might be lacking, without Spiritual Power, his physical prowess was unmatched by ordinary people.

"Is that so, though this staircase is quite long, you must be careful while walking."

Lin Chen squinted slightly, not backing down, responding similarly.

He then extended his hand, reaching toward Tao Yuyu, saying casually, "Why not let me help you?"

After saying this, his hand moved forward, pushing towards Tao Yuyu's chest.

Tao Yuyu's expression suddenly froze, his body began to move slowly.

Such movement was very slow, so when Lin Chen's hand grazed his shoulder, he had barely turned.

During this moment, due to his distraction, the immense pressure made Tao Yuyu feel his blood surge, and while his feet barely stepped up a level, this movement caused him to retreat several steps due to the pressure.

His back seemed pressed against the water screen behind him.

"You vile creature!"

Tao Yuyu gritted his teeth, eyes filled with fury. The pressure on him was already immense. After stepping a few times, much energy was spent, and now with Lin Chen blocking him from above, even if he gathered strength to try again, Lin Chen would not allow him to move upward from below.

It has become a deadlock.

"Seems like you're not qualified to say that."

Lin Chen brushed his hand off, gaze chilly. If it was not for the Azure Dragon's aggressive pressuring, he wouldn't have repeatedly fallen into danger—if anyone was using lowly tactics, Lin Chen could not compare to Tao Yuyu in front of him.

"This damned cursed place!"

Tao Yuyu did not respond, apparently knowing arguing was useless, just his face showed resentment, unable to dissipate his frustration. If not for being in this place, with his cultivation, just moving a finger could end Lin Chen! Now, having to endure this provocation.