Adrian froze when he heard this.The rainforest was filled with bacteria, so Ridge's wound will surely be reinfected if they were to amputate him there. On the contrary, he would be given the death sentence if his wound was allowed to deteriorate any further.Everyone began to panic, but no one could come up with a solution. Adrian got on his knees before Ridge, realizing how dire the situation was when he saw the condition of the man’s thigh.Ridge was still half unconscious and his eyes were glazed over. He was in really bad shape."What should we do?" Lena asked urgently.In such a situation, not even Adrain could save Ridge, no matter how incredible he was. 'There are only two options right now. We could take care of his wound and leave his survival to fate. He may have a chance at surviving this if we go with this method. If we amputate him right here, he will die.'Adrian did not seem to have much of a choice at that moment. Meanwhile, Mya spoke through the communicator
Lena was a biologist and had done research on several major islands in the past. Adrian carefully scanned the terrain when he heard her words.'The stream feeds into a lake up front, and there are a lot of boulders on the opposing shore, making it an ideal place for an ambush. We'll have to follow the stream if we want to get past the lake.'Lena's right. This lake seems calm but is filled with all sorts of dangers.'"We're going to the opposite shore to lay down an ambush. Everyone, be careful when crossing the river, and make sure you aren't stepping on something you shouldn't be. Avoid accidents at all costs," Adrian said. "Yes, sir.”"Yes, sir." Everyone nodded, while Lena said, "While passing through the stream, we’ll come across a type of algae in the water. Please gather some. They serve as excellent antidotes for the vipers in this area."Everyone kept Lena's words in mind. Without hesitation, Adrian was the first to cross the stream, while the others followed. The
"Adrian!" Nyssa screamed."Sir!" "Sir!"The water swirled violently, causing big waves as Adrian drowned within. Everyone panicked when they saw this. Alan put Ridge down and was about to jump inside, but Gloria stopped him."Don't! Everyone, hide. We must have faith that Adrian will be all right. Mya, you need to hurry. The enemies are approaching!" Gloria yelled.Mya stood in a daze, watching the water return to its calm state. After taking a deep breath, she hastily led her men to the opposite shore. Everyone ducked behind covers when they arrived.Mya brought a few snipers with her up a hill for a better vantage point. At that moment, they were all silently watching the calm waters. Suddenly, a huge wave burst out, and Adrian emerged, carrying a huge alligator in his arms after being underwater for three whole minutes. The alligator's mouth had been torn apart and it was bleeding profusely. It was clearly dead. Everyone cheered when they saw him."I'm so glad you're a
Mya, who was lying flat on the opposing shore, pulled on her gun trigger and released a bullet into the air, aiming it at the fireball. Kaboom!!!A huge explosion happened, sending tremors through the surroundings. After firing that shot, she immediately got up and quickly disappeared from the boulder now that her position was exposed. Aveling was not expecting such a thing to happen. Furiously, he yelled, "F*ck! Why didn't anyone tell me they've got such an excellent sniper?! How many more shots do we have?""We're down to two shots. We haven't got any more after that.""Fire again!" Aveling yelled. Bang!Another fireball was released, and Mya rolled across the ground before aiming her weapon right at it.Kaboom!After the second fireball exploded in mid-air, Mya once again switched her location without wasting a single second. Moving like a cat, she avoided detection while her shiny bullet casings fell on the floor. At that moment, while Mya ran in search of a hiding
"Hurry up! Hurry up!!!"They must be right in front of us, so move faster! The person who claims Draco's head gets seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars!" Aveling yelled as his men entered the river. Unknown to them, Mya had returned to the scene with her weapon aimed straight at Aveling's head. The enemy moved quickly, reaching the center of the river within mere minutes. "Fire!" Gloria suddenly yelled. The moment she said this, everyone revealed themselves from behind the boulders, firing their weapons relentlessly at the center of the river. Right at that moment, another gunshot was heard, and Aveling was instantly shot through the head before he collapsed into the river. "Sh*t! It's a trap!”"It's a trap!”"Retreat! Everyone, retreat!!!"Aveling's men panicked when they lost their leader, and the scene instantly turned into chaos. Everyone began to retreat, some of them even started diving underwater to try and escape being attacked.The spray of gunshots dyed the
Alan quickly placed Ridge on the ground, using his lap as a cushion. Lena checked up on Alan's wound and temperature. "Adrian his fever has receded a little and his wound hasn't deteriorated."Adrian was relieved to hear this.At that moment, Ridge opened his eyes. He had woken up but was wheezing due to his weakened state. Adrian kneeled before him and held his shoulder. Weakly, Ridge asked, "L-Legate? Am I dreaming? Wh-What are you doing here?"Adrian smiled and replied, "Welcome back, Ridge. You're back with the team."'I'm back?' Those words caused Ridge to tremble. He turned around and saw Alan, Firestorm, and other familiar faces."Ridge, you're all right." Berserk walked over. His right arm had been blown off and was covered with bandages. Thankfully, the medics were able to treat his wound in time, so it was not infected. "Berserk, your arm… It's…"Berserk smiled. "It's just an arm, it’s fine. I'm just glad you're okay."Ridge took a deep breath, his eyes becoming sl
After Crystal spoke, Adrian received a message on his communicator with a marker of where the helicopter was going to land. He took a look at it and memorized the location, while the others studied it a little more. Gloria walked over. "Judging by the marker, it seems to be on the island plains. There's a swamp nearby which isn't too far away from us. I'm sure we'll be able to get there in a day." She expressed her intention of wanting to save Ridge.Every life had value, and Ridge was a member of Wyvern Peak who had made substantial contributions. Now, Adrian and his men were the only ones in Serpent's Haven who could save him."Looking at his current situation, he should be able to last until the day after tomorrow. If we can get him out of here and get him to the hospital for amputation, he will survive this," Lena suggested as she walked over. Everyone else expressed the same thought, wanting to wrestle control of the helicopter two days from then. They were all waiting for A
Due to the darkness, the group turned on their flashlights. Adrian looked at the surroundings and said, "Let's rest here for the night, and start a fire while we’re at it.“Gloria, inform Ivy and the others to find a place to rest but ensure they're not too far away from us."Alan, prepare to fire a signal. We're going to let the others know our location.”"Yes, sir." The others began to open their bags, setting up a simple camp for the night. Adrian jumped up a large tree and used his binoculars to look into the distance, seeing whether there was a smoke signal or anything else of the sort. The night arrived, and the sky turned dark. The smoke from the bonfire slowly rose into the air.Alan took out a flare gun from his backpack. Everyone needed to learn everything there was to know about a signal from Wyvern Peak. Different signals could be sent from their flare guns to convey different messages.After taking a deep breath, he fired three shots into the sky. The three sign
The Daemon Emperor was startled."What is happening? This power..."Formless energy was surging forward, pressuring his nerves and senses.Below, Andy and the others trembled uncontrollably."Who is it?" Finnian stared into the crimson mist.Even Andy was horrified, his gaze locked on the unfolding scene in disbelief, and asked, "What is this? What exactly is happening?" At this moment, Adrian abruptly opened his eyes.Apparently, the Daemon Emperor had once conspired with Adrian's subordinates to ambush him.However, Adrian had managed to annihilate the traitors and sealed this Daemon Emperor. Now, fate had brought them together again."If I killed you once, I can kill you again." Adrian stood tall, his white robes fluttering in the air.The Daemon Emperor was stunned into silence."This is impossible! You're not that mortal boy!""Is that so? In this life, your end has come, and so has the era of the daemons." Adrian's voice was calm yet resolute. He stretched out his han
Adrian's face hardened at the words. He despised threats above all else. While he understood what the mysterious entity desired, he couldn't yet fully comprehend its implications or find a way to counter it. His only choice was to focus on growing stronger.Within the hot spring, waves of raw, terrifying power surged and crashed violently against Adrian's body.The force, though beneficial, was brutal and overwhelming. Adrian's body struggled to endure, cracking as though it were disintegrating."Arghhh!"A heart-wrenching scream echoed as Adrian's flesh was torn apart and his aura gradually dimmed."Ahhh!"His agonized cries echoed once more. He could no longer withstand the pain.In the distance, a towering figure appeared and sneered. "What's this? Can't take it anymore? Pathetic. Humans are truly the epitome of stupidity."Suddenly, Adrian erupted with an explosive surge of energy, and in that instant, he broke through to the pinnacle of the Void Stage."Hmm? He actually b
At that moment, the crowd was speechless.Adrian had ascended as if it were the easiest thing in the world.Faced with such a sight, no one could say much beyond admiration. Even if the Holy Son claimed Adrian had cheated, many secretly wished they could cheat the same way.Lacking Adrian's means, all they could do was envy him.Finnian chuckled. "Haha! You really caught us all by surprise, kid. Still, I'll count this as you repaying me a favor."For Finnian, the outcome couldn't have been better. With a broad smile, he seemed to have achieved his desired result. Adrian's successful climb was all that mattered to him.Once Adrian had vanished, the focus shifted to the rest of the group and their trials.When Adrian opened his eyes again, his entire body ached, but an oddly comforting sensation flowed through him. Surveying his surroundings, he realized he was now in a pond."Where am I?" he asked.Though uncertain about the place, Adrian knew he had cleared the trial and arriv
The onlookers stared in bewilderment, their faces etched with confusion as they struggled to grasp the unfolding events.Meanwhile, Adrian seethed with barely contained rage. This wasn't his first encounter with such torment. Every few steps he ascended, another trial awaited.To Adrian, the relentless punishments felt suffocating. Yet he pressed on—this was the final stretch of the climb. "Adrian, hang in there!" Andy shouted, urging him to conquer the last step. To Andy, reaching that final step symbolized Adrian's growth. He had witnessed Adrian's remarkable resilience countless times and held unwavering faith in his potential. In Andy's eyes, Adrian was destined for greatness. Adrian's expression turned cold as he locked his gaze on the steps ahead. Determination flickered in his eyes. "If reaching the top guarantees a reward, it doesn't have to be me up there. As long as someone makes it, that's enough." With that, he shifted his focus to the void above and formed
Adrian felt as if every nerve in his body was beyond his control. A deep sense of grievance filled his heart as the divine thunder from the void relentlessly crashed down.Rage surged within him, but under the onslaught of endless forces, he felt weak and constrained.Still, he had no choice but to press forward. He knew victory was within reach if he could endure a little longer—giving up now would mean death.If he fell, the shame and humiliation would crush him.Below, the Holy Son and others waited, eager to see him fail and mock him. This left Adrian no option but to push forward, striving toward the void above and his ultimate goal.The violent forces continued to bombard him from the sky.With every step, the thunder's impact intensified tenfold. His soul, already battered from a fierce battle with a horde of beasts, now felt as though it was dragging his exhausted body forward.Anyone else would likely have succumbed to despair. After all, under such immense pressure, ev
The oppressive forces descending from the void seemed determined to halt Adrian’s ascent up the staircase.Yet he refused to yield. To him, these overwhelming challenges were merely obstacles to conquer.He pressed forward with relentless determination.Thunderbolts continued to rain down, but the ominous red light from before did not return—a relief, as he never wished to endure its crushing weight again.The memory of that light still haunted him, leaving a lingering sense of helplessness. Its suffocating pressure had drained his strength, reducing him to a gasping, powerless state.Despite the toll on his body and mind, Adrian remained singularly focused on reaching the final step. His burning desire for greater power drove him forward, unwavering and resolute.Step by step, he ascended, reaching the 95th step in what felt like an instant.Only five steps remained. His gaze locked onto the summit, and a wild glint lit his eyes. A daring idea sparked within him, consuming his
Adrian pondered his situation, his cold gaze reflecting simmering frustration. Yet deep down, he recognized that whoever had designed the staircase was far from ordinary.Creating such a formidable trial required unimaginable power.Even a pinnacle Void Stage expert—or perhaps someone of the Multiply Stage—might bow in reverence before the ladder's creator."He won't last much longer. The divine lightning in this void is utterly destructive. In moments, he'll be reduced to ashes," sneered the Holy Son, his sharp eyes gleaming with malice.To the Holy Son, Adrian's demise was inevitable. Adrian had dared to offend him, and he was certain such audacity could only lead to death.Adrian caught the Holy Son's words and cast him a frosty glare. His intent to kill was unmistakable, though now wasn't the time.The staircase was no place for personal vendettas—eliminating him here would require careful planning.He also knew the Holy Son carried seals of immense power. A reckless move co
Finnian's sharp gaze reflected a hint of admiration. "Kid, you owe me a big favor this time. You'd better treasure this opportunity."Adrian remained silent, unsure how to respond. His cold eyes revealed no emotion, though he fully grasped the challenges ahead.Fear was a luxury he couldn't afford—he'd come too far to back down now.Suddenly, a streak of red light surged from the void, hurtling toward Adrian with terrifying speed. His eyes widened in shock as the crimson beam struck him, slamming him against the staircase.Caught off guard, Adrian collapsed, sprawled helplessly on the steps.The crowd below watched in astonishment. No one had expected his seemingly indestructible body to be overwhelmed so easily.The Holy Son sneered. "Haha! It seems he's triggered some kind of taboo. Let's see how arrogant he is now!"His voice dripped with schadenfreude, his eyes gleaming with malicious satisfaction as he relished Adrian's struggle.Despite the crushing force, Adrian refused
"What exactly is up there pulling me so strongly?" Adrian's expression hardened as he pondered the mysterious force drawing him upward.A surge of violent energy erupted across the sky, crashing down like a raging storm.Adrian advanced cautiously, each step deliberate and precise.Gone were the reckless strides of before—now he moved with steely determination, fully aware of the lurking dangers.He'd learned that the void's formidable forces seemed to target him directly, compelling him to proceed step by step. Any attempt to bypass its unseen barriers would provoke a devastating strike."Ridiculous," Adrian muttered. "If I've chosen to climb, nothing will stop me."The void's relentless power intensified.Bolts of thunder hammered down mercilessly, battering Adrian's body. Yet fear never crossed his mind.What was there to be afraid of?To him, the divine thunder wasn't an obstacle—it was a crucible, a tool to temper his body and strengthen his resolve.Despite the storm, A