Amidst the chatter, the group soon arrived at the harbor.There was no boat home, which operated only once a month. However, there was a small electric-powered wooden boat by the docks. Brett was standing there, looking toward Adrian and the others. He walked over when the car stopped. Adrian, Gloria, and the others got out. Brett said, "You guys are here. I've been waiting for you guys.""This spells trouble.” Mya tutted and pointed at the wooden boat. "Brett, are you sure this little boat will be able to handle the great sea? The waves won’t flip it over, right?"Brett smiled in embarrassment as he scratched his head. "I'm really sorry, Ms. Mya, but they're really poor people. I had to pay the fishermen a huge sum just to borrow this boat. Don't worry, I checked the weather report today. We won't be facing any waves today.""What baloney. Don't you know it's almost impossible to predict what the weather out at sea will be like? I'm going to give you a good beating if I fall ove
Adrian could also tell how genuinely happy Gloria was. The generator broke down three times throughout the entire journey. An eight-hour journey dragged out to twelve hours. It was night by the time the wooden boat finally arrived at Noirsandia's Northseaton. The boat pulled into a broken-down dock usually used by fishermen. The harbor was brightly lit.Mya grumbled, "I'm exhausted from that hazardous boat ride. This is all your fault, Brett."Brett held his hands in the air. "The most important thing is that we arrived in one piece. We should count our lucky stars that we even found a boat to get here, so please, stop your complaining.""I'm hungry. How about something to eat?" Gloria suggested. "A car's here to pick us up, so we should hurry over." The group left the harbor and found two jeeps waiting for them. Two middle-aged men were standing by the vehicles, with one of them stepping forward when Adrian and the others arrived."Sir, we're in charge of defending Noirsandi
The sound of water streaming down masked Gloria and Mya's conversation."You've got such a wonderful physique, Mya! You’re gorgeous!" Gloria complimented. "You should take a look at yourself. You've literally got the perfect physique and skin tone."While the women were busy complimenting each other, Adrian lay on the bed. He could vaguely make out what they were saying. Suddenly, his awareness heightened as he felt a murderous intent.Shortly after, he sensed a few gun muzzles aiming straight into his room. His senses had honed after being through countless battles, and he could feel an ambush from merciless snipers, along with a faint light reflection. When he turned around and looked through his window, he spotted a few men hiding in the skyscraper opposite the hotel. Assassins!But there was no way the outlanders could have caught onto them while they were traveling back from Bortuguesa. Looks like the trip back was not going to be as smooth sailing as they thought.Adrian
Adrian and Brett left the hotel, but not through the main entrance. On top of that, their movements were so swift that it was difficult for their enemies to detect them. "Pay attention to your surroundings. We’ve got plenty of company," Adrian said.Brett nodded solemnly. Although inexperienced on the battlefield, his capabilities were still to be reckoned with after being a spy in Noirsandia for many years. Otherwise, he would not have survived this long. "Sir, we don't know how many we're up against. That makes it difficult to plan a counterattack. I suggest we lure them out for me to deal with.”"Are you sure you can manage?" Adrian asked.Brett smiled. "Relax, sir. I may not be as powerful as you guys back at Wyvern Peak, but I'm confident in my running speed after being in Noirsandia for so many years. I won’t be defeated that easily.""Drinks on me when we get back to Novemton then." "Haha! Sounds good!" Brett laughed. "How are you going to deal with them?" Brett ch
More than a hundred Rondoniers were lying in ambush inside the skyscraper near the hotel, waiting for Adrian to reveal himself. They all thought that their cover was flawless and that nobody could possibly detect their presence. Gunther squinted at the hotel, ready to make a huge name for himself and become the hero who took out Novemton's legate.Due to their arrogance, none of them realized they had been spotted a long time ago.Adrian walked out of the hotel's main entrance and stood on the streets. The Rondoniers were surprised when they saw this."I've spotted Draco. He's just exited the hotel. I repeat. He's out of the hotel." "I see him too. He's outside. Wolfclaw, do we have permission to shoot?""Here comes our prize!""Hahaha!" The Rondoniers were so excited they trembled. They thought they were about to become world-class heroes by eliminating War Legate Draco. If that happened, their names would go down in history.Gunther was extremely excited as he aimed his rif
"Also, why isn't that idiot running? Are all Novemtoners this stupid?""Haha! We've still got a chance then!"The Rondoniers had faith in Gunther's capabilities. He would not have missed under normal circumstances. They thought it was due to the high wind speeds and direction that he failed to take down his target. The Rondoniers laughed once more. "What the f*ck? Is he an idiot? Did he not hear the gunshot? Why isn’t he fleeing for his life?""Hahaha! Exactly! He clearly knows we're after his life, yet he's still loitering around.""Gunther, make sure you get the wind speed right this time, and don't miss," Wolfclaw said."Yes, sir." Gunther took a deep breath and aimed his weapon once more, ready to take his second shot. However, he failed to realize that his position had already been exposed thanks to his first shot.Brett locked onto his position from the shadows. He took out a throwing star as he sneered. "You're done!" He then threw the throwing star.Swoosh!!!The th
"Scorps! Scorps!!!"Wolfclaw and the others shouted out to Scorps but got no response. The Rondoniers were dumbfounded, confused as to what was happening. They had lost contact with two of their comrades, and Adrian was still walking on the streets with zero intention of leaving. To them, Adrian was the shortcut they needed to a life of fame and glory. Their names would be spread far and wide if they killed him."What's going on, Wolfclaw? We've lost contact with Gunther and Scorps. Are they really that unreliable?"Wolfclaw was fuming. He was surprised that two of the people he handpicked had dropped the ball when it mattered most. Infuriated, he yelled, "That damn Draco is still down there! All of you, fire your weapons the moment he's within range. Take him down with everything you've got!""Copy that!""Roger!" In an instant, dozens of men pointed their guns from behind the shadows. Their weapons trained on their target as they waited for him to get within range."Fire!"
A few more people were now out of contact…"F*ck! F*ck! F*ck!!!" Wolfclaw was enraged and confused about what was happening.Adrian was right before his eyes, and he had no intention of letting go of this big chance to assassinate him. Wolfclaw ignored everything and continued to order his men to strike. The more gunshots were fired, the more men were taken down, and the slower Adrian walked. In just half an hour, Wolfclaw lost contact with the majority of the men he had brought. "Can anyone tell me what the f*ck is happening? Is Draco dead?" He paced angrily as only a handful of people were still responding to him.He yelled, "You'd better not fail me, Thunderclap! Kill him!" Bang! Bang! Bang!!!Adrian still remained unscathed despite the continuous rain of gunshots, while Thunderclap and the others ceased contact.Wolfclaw was stunned. He thought he had come up with the perfect plan—the perfect cover. He thought Adrian was as good as dead the moment he ordered a rain of fire
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