Xiao Ning and Qin Yushen had been keeping an eye on Song Yanli and the others. They quickly reeled them back in when they saw their predicament.
Seeing themselves returned to the steps once again, Song Yanli and the others eagerly closed their eyes to concentrate and calm their breathing.
Time ticked away, second by second. Before long, three hours had passed, and Song Yanli and her companions were still getting used to the thrust the steps exerted on them.
Xiao Ning and Qin Yushen weren't idle either. They circulated their cultivation techniques, absorbing the spiritual energy of the Jiuling Tower. The spiritual energy here was just as dense as the legends described.
With each step ascended, the pushing force doubled, as did the spiritual energy.
