Ashlyn, standing about 200 feet away and watching Alexander closely, noticed the sudden appearance of that lightning bolt. Her face went pale, and she tried to move, but it was already too late.
Lightning was simply too fast.
Almost the moment it appeared, it came crashing down on Alexander.
Boom!
The high platform beneath him exploded under the blast of violet lightning, sending shards of stone flying in every direction. At the same time, Alexander's mind went blank for a brief moment. Yet despite this, his determination to reach Level 1000 drove his subconscious to keep compressing his spiritual energy—he never loosened his focus.
Alexander managed to hold on.
His breakthrough wasn't interrupted. After that split-second confusion, Alexander regained his senses. He lifted his head and stared at the once-clear sky with unwavering conviction.
"No one can stop me from breaking through!"
