Bloodline Transformation

On the nineteenth step, John continued to grit his teeth as mental and physical pain assaulted him. The physical pressure of the steps, combined with the mental pain inflicted by the comprehension portion of the step nearly overwhelmed him. 

However, the incredibly durable nature of his body allowed him to focus more on the comprehension portion, and allow his body to bear most of the burden without focusing on it. Like this, John stayed kneeled on the step fighting against its pressure for over an hour. 

His flesh slowly began to tear apart, and his mental walls began to weaken as he felt the energy threaten to overwhelm him. Blood began to seep from John's mouth from the force of his gritted teeth.

However, no matter how much he struggled against the comprehension portion of the test, John found himself unable to advance forward anymore. 

'What…the..fuck…is this test?' John couldn't help but internally grumble through the pain.