556 Stina, Kyle, and Sherry (1/2)

”This?”

He observed the situation before noticing that the scepter on his hand also channeled its energy into his body.

”Wait?” Alex was confused about this whole mess as he couldn't afford to have trouble in this trial.

”Kh…” The Dragon Energy that had been absorbed by his Dragon Strengthening Technique and the Phoenix Energy in the Fire God Scepter, fused inside his body before creating a strange mark on his back.

On his back appeared two tattoos: A Dragon and a Phoenix Tattoo.

After getting charged by the energy, the tattoos shone in golden color.

Without waiting for him, the staff vibrated and sent energy to his mind, giving him knowledge about a particular Martial Art.

”Dragon and Phoenix Body Technique?” Alex was utterly speechless.

By looking at a few lines in the book, he already knew that this technique was an upgraded version of the Dragon Strengthening Technique.

He took a few breaths before checking the whole contents of the Dragon and Phoenix Body Technique. He only skimmed it a little bit because of the trial.

It would seem this technique was two partial techniques that had been combined. This technique allowed him to use an aura of a Dragon and a Phoenix respectively. If he used the dragon aura, he would get a powerful strength. On the other hand, he could release a powerful pressure with Phoenix Aura that could be used as a defensive shield even from a normal attack.

Unfortunately, Alex had no experience with this technique. Rather than depending on an unknown technique, he revealed his Pure Fire.

”Fu.” Alex cracked the Phoenix Seed to release his Pure Fire. The Pure Fire reaction was more intense than he thought as it suddenly burned the pressure around him. '

The Pure Fire was like no other fire. It was hovering around him as it burned a portion of the pressure. With this, he could advance further.

Before he knew it, Ruben had given up on the 440th, failing to beat the record.

”I'm sorry, Lucia.” Ruben fell with sadness. He stretched his hand forward. It was only three planks away but still unreachable.

Following him, the last heir from Supreme Element Sect finally gave up after reaching 934th plank. One plank away from Lucia.

Meanwhile, Alex's group also had no leeway in this situation.

”Are you seriously, alright?” Kyle looked at Stina, who could barely move after advancing for 935 planks.

Even though Alex's Pure Fire had strengthened her talent, it was still not enough because she was already too old. She looked at Kyle and placed her hands on his shoulder. ”I am fine. I just need to work out a little bit.”

After saying that, Stina spat a mouthful of blood, running through her mask. She clenched her broken arm as she rose from the ground and walked forward.

She remembered that her husband was always above her. She wasn't complaining about it, but she also had her pride. His pride should be protected, and as his wife, there was no way she could give up with just a little bit of pain.

The few thousand years of waiting was far more painful than this.

Pushing away Kyle's hand from her shoulder, she walked forward without waiting for Alex's order, showing Kyle she was fine.

She reached the next plan and fell again. Just like the other people, she also entered the last few planks of her trial. It was impossible to follow Alex or Kyle after this point.

936th…

937th…

938th…

Stina continued forward with a determination, making Kyle's heart wrenched. It was so hurt as he felt someone squeeze his heart.

Kyle followed her step by step as he helped them every time she fell. He wanted to stop her, but in his heart, he also wanted to support her.

The two contradictory feelings made his heart in anguish.

Alex and Sherry also followed them without saying anything. This was the matter between Kyle and Stina.

Step by step she went through, and before long, she finally reached Ruben on 940th plank.

”Just a few more steps to pass three planks…” She muttered, trying to go forward. With her husband worrying her, her heart felt a surge of strength to pass the last few planks. She might be the one with the least potential in the Spirit Nest. At the very least, she wanted to pass the highest record in this trial as to protect the pride of Spirit Nest.

941st…

942nd…

943rd…

She finally reached the same place as the highest record. However, she had no energy left inside her body to even stand up

Stina spat a mouthful of blood and tried to rise again. Unfortunately, she couldn't even stand up. Even so, she kept muttering on her mind, ”Just one more… Just one more…”

Despite having a fuzzy consciousness and no energy. She kept marching forward even if she needed to crawl on the ground.

Until she finally broke the record.

'She did it.'

'She was the first one to break the record.'

Kyle leaped toward her and hugged her tightly. It was like half of his life had gone away as he muttered, ”It's fine… It's fine now… You did it. I am proud of you, so please rest.”

He couldn't help but let out tears from behind his mask. The words filled with emotions were conveyed and resonated with her heart as she said, ”I am glad, Husband.”

Alex and Sherry closed their eyes.

The people outside also wanted to cause a ruckus, but the scene of this pair was beautiful. They wanted to tell the whole how ridiculous their relationship was considering the gap between their age, they just couldn't utter it.

Secondly, those top influences were shocked by Stina, who finally broke the record. But they were speechless because they saw Kyle, Alex, and Sherry also broke the record… in a more relaxed way.

The energy started enveloping her body, signaling the others she finally gave up the trial. Kyle rose from the ground and looked at Alex. ”Master, let's go.”

Although he couldn't see his expression, he was determined to finish this trial.

”Sure.” Alex nodded and started picking up the pace again after Stina gave up.

…

A few minutes after Stina gave up, the people outside were shocked by a shout.