Su Xiao looked at the blue spell formation ahead. The moment he arrived, he clearly felt the Dragon Slayer Flash energy within him enter a uniquely active state.
"Sit at the center of the formation and completely awaken the Blue Steel Shadow power in your body. After that, it'll depend on whether you're lucky enough to survive."
The smile on Marvin Waltz's face carried the unmistakable look of a senior who had suffered through this pain himself, now watching a junior about to endure it.
"..."
Su Xiao went to the center of the formation, drew Dragon Slayer Flash from his waist, and sat cross-legged with the blade resting across his legs. He calmed his breathing and gradually began awakening the Blue Steel Shadow energy within him.
Zzt—
Dark-blue arcs of electricity flashed across the surrounding formation. Su Xiao felt as if the Blue Steel Shadow energy in his body were about to run wild, transforming into streaks of translucent-blue lightning that burst from him. Every cell in his body seemed to be pierced by the energy, and blood mist began drifting from his body as he sat on the formation.
Blood beads seeped from his pores, only to be evaporated by the formation in an instant, creating a strange scene. Every drop that vanished seemed to speak of agonizing pain.
It was as though every cell in his body were releasing billions of synchronized cries of misery, yet Su Xiao remained seated steadily. The reason was that even someone who advanced to the peak of the Supreme level through the highest specifications would have only around 30 points of Supreme Stamina. His current 60 points of Supreme Stamina allowed him to continue awakening the Blue Steel Shadow without changing expression. Of course, it truly hurt—every cell in his body