Everything that they had experienced so far was astonishing. They knew they were indeed inside Enigma City, but they found it was not buried underground. Instead, it felt as though a mysterious power had transported them into another dimension. There was a chance they had been teleported to somewhere outside of Earth.Enigma City radiated with a strange energy, and the gigantic palace in it stood as a representation of the ancient civilization's extraordinary powers. This shocked everyone, and Mya's statement laid out what they all thought. Based on all this, it was easy to connect the city’s downfall to immortals. ***"Who would've thought such a place exists… This is a miracle!" "Immortals have already been proven to exist, so it's not that difficult to comprehend this city's existence.""I'm sure everything we see here was done by immortals."The others began to discuss the vast city around them.Meanwhile, Adrian recalled the map from Strider Mountain. According to the m
"The entrance?"Mya curiously looked over and spotted dozens of silhouettes. They were standing just outside of Enigma City, but nobody knew what they were doing. Upon closer inspection, these figures did not look human, but some sort of lifeform that could not move."Are those…" Mya rubbed her eyes and peered closer."People," Strider replied. "People?" "Yes. There's a group standing outside of the city's entrance, but they're all dead," Strider explained."What the… Come on. Let's go to Adrian." Mya pulled Strider along with her, and the latter silently followed suit. Adrian was standing under the moonlight, looking at the city up ahead. He had spotted the group of people outside the city and had been staring at them ever since. He could tell that these figures were defending the city."Adrian, what's up with them?" Mya grabbed Adrian's arm when she arrived next to him. Instead of answering her question, Adrian looked at Strider and asked, "Can you sense anything, Stride
Adrian had figured it out. This technique was related to the worms from Isle 416's meteorites. After taking a deep breath, he said, "They had a technology we currently don't possess. It was a technology to utilize the meteorite worms. Looks like things are going to get ugly tomorrow."Strider said, "I'll do everything I can to protect you."Adrian smiled. "Do you think I've grown so old that I need your protection?" He patted Strider's shoulder and returned to camp.Strider scratched his head and looked at Mya in confusion. "What does he mean by that?"Mya rolled her eyes. "You're so young and naive. You should learn a thing or two from Jerome to fix this problem. You're both immortals, yet how are you two so different?"She continued to mumble to herself as she walked away, leaving Strider in confusion.***When the group woke up the next morning, the sun was shining across all of Enigma City. Now basking in sunlight, the city was now a lot clearer, exuding magnificence, glory,
Noticing the incoming light, Strider yelled, "Look out!" He pushed Adrian away and hurled a punch to destroy the ball of light, causing an instant explosion.Adrian was sent flying and landed heavily on the ground."Adrian!" Mya shouted and ran over to help him. "Are you all right?" she asked anxiously.He shook his head and got back on his feet with Mya's help. He looked toward Strider and saw the latter was enveloped in his own light as he stared at something. More than two hundred men were walking over from the other side of the city, with a large-nosed middle-aged man leading them. They were dressed in Rondom's battle suits and fully armed, with huge grins spread across their faces. The figure hovering in mid-air slowly landed in front of the Rondoniers before taking its position beside the man. "Rondoniers…" Adrian muttered. Strider turned around and asked, "Rondoniers? What are they doing here?""Nicholas told me that the outlanders had found this place. Looks like they
"That's right. These two are my pride and joy. They're the most powerful people in the world, the entire galaxy even, and are invincible. Hahaha!!!" Barvett laughed uproariously. A cold glimmer flashed through his eyes as he proclaimed, "You're finished, Draco."Barvett thought Adrian would wet his pants from shock, but that was far from what happened. In reality, Adrian thought this was absolutely laughable, maybe even the biggest joke he had ever heard."You can still laugh when death is knocking on your door?" Barvett asked. "What makes you think you're the only one with immortals on their side?"Barvett was taken aback when he heard this. "Wh-What are you saying?""Strider.""Yes, sir."Whoosh! A green light burst forth, sending shivers through everyone at the scene. Like a raging storm and rumbling thunder, Strider began to attack like a blazing comet. "Wh-What's happening?! What is this?!" Barvett turned pale from shock. He heard two loud thuds as Jameson and Wharton'
Barvett sobbed, "W-War Legate Draco, please spare me. I'll be your slave and do whatever you want. Just don't kill me, please!" Adrian smiled and bent over. "What's the matter? Didn't you say you were going to kill me?""I-I would never!" Barvett said in a panic. Adrian tutted. "I thought Rondoniers were proud people, yet you get down on your knees for something so trivial? Will you wet your pants if I said I’m going to kill you?""I-I…" Barvett trembled, and expected, began to wet his pants out of fear. Rondoniers were infamous for being cowards who bully the weak, and Barvett was a prime example."Disgusting… I think we should just kill him," Mya said with a frown when she saw Barvett's miserable state.“Hang on." Adrian stopped Mya. "Strider, our friend here will be of great help in finding out who those guards are, wouldn't he? There’d be no need for us to go there ourselves then."Strider understood what Adrian meant and grabbed Barvett by the neck. Lifting Barvett into
There was nowhere for Mya to run, especially not when she was right above the zombie guard as it went for the kill. Just as she was about to be skewered, Strider enveloped himself in green light and ripped off the zombie's head.Mya rolled over and took a few steps back. Pow! Pow! Pow!!! Strider landed punch after punch on the zombie's chest. Black-colored blood oozed out of the zombie, staining his clothes. Yet, even with its head gone and its chest riddled with holes, it still continued to attack."This thing isn’t dying, sir!" Strider grabbed the zombie's sword and split it in half. He then took a few steps back to put some distance between himself and the creature. Seeing this, Adrian frowned and said, "There are worms inside their bodies, and I think the worms are what’s controlling them. Our only way to stop them is to crush them until there's nothing left!""Yes, sir!" Strider leaped into the air and formed a ball of light around his fist before attacking the zombie aga
Adrian took a deep breath and drew his dagger. He exchanged looks with Strider, and the latter said, "Be careful, sir."Adrian nodded. "Let's go!" "Yes, sir!" Boom!!! Strider turned into a light beam and charged into the zombie ranks, blowing those he passed to pieces. Adrian stormed the enemy with his dagger in hand. After flipping them over, he proceeded to cut off their legs.Thus, the battle had begun. Mya was no longer cowering away like before and was instead trying to follow Adrian as she raked through the enemies. However, there were too many zombies, and they ultimately surrounded Adrian’s group. Brett and his team formed a circle, their backs facing each other as they attacked. Lights flashed and people screamed. The legend of Gostia's residents being able to use necromancy had become a reality. The sound of horse hooves could be heard as a group of zombie cavalry rushed out of the city. Their spears carried murderous intent as they swept toward Adrian and his gro
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