"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 retreat lasted for about half an hour. Everyone managed to retreat unscathed. They followed Nicholas to the eastern parts of Enigma City and came to a halt at a pillar. The zombies seemed to have lost sight of their targets and were no longer in pursuit. Brett, Mya, and the others gasped for air, looking disheveled. Adrian sat down to rest. He said, "How did you end up here? I thought you went to Shangspar."Nicholas stood beneath the pillar and gazed into the distance. After a while, he turned around and said, "I received a letter that stated you were going to die here, so I got here as soon as I could.""A letter? What letter?" Adrian stood up, his face filled with confusion.Nicholas handed him a piece of cloth with faintly visible writing.Adrian glanced at it and said, "Judging by its condition, this letter doesn't seem to have been written recently, but more like ten years ago. Hang on, I recognize this writing from somewhere…"The letter was on a piece of weathered
Strider stepped forward. "How about you stay here while I head inside, sir? I'll report to you what I find after."Adrian glanced at Strider, who looked resolute. He chuckled and patted Strider's shoulder. "I'm happy that you thought of doing such a thing for me, but the path ahead is dangerous, and it is one I have to walk on my own."Mya, leave my luggage here and take our people back to where we came from.""What are you planning?" Mya asked anxiously.Adrian turned his head to look at Enigma City. "I can sense that something inside is drawing me in. It’s as if someone's waiting for me there."Enigma City stood before them, emitting a mysterious aura that was hard not to be enchanted by.Mya grabbed Adrian's arm. "No, I won't let you go in there alone. We're going in together and leaving this place together. Also, how am I supposed to explain to Sam and Gloria if I leave you here?""This is my path," Adrian replied firmly."No!" Mya clung to Adrian. "Either you take us wit
Mya and the others stared at Adrian's disappearing figure. It was as if his mission was bound to this ancient city and nobody could stop him. Mya's face was streaked with tears, but she knew that this was something Adrian had set his mind on. The group watched him until he was quite far away, and his form finally faded from their view. "Let's go," Brett said as he patted Mya's shoulder.Mya wiped her tears away. She knew they could not linger here for long, so she led the others back. Strider glanced back at Enigma City and calmly said, "Don't worry, sir. I'll head to Wyvern Peak once we get out of here. I'll protect our family in Novemton and will never betray them. Take care, sir.”***Mya, Brett, Strider, and the rest of the group retraced their steps. About an hour later, they emerged from the passage and left the place, boarding a plane back to Novemton. Three days passed in a flash, and the group landed in Novemton. They all went their separate ways.Mya headed back to Sw
"Grandmother’s at the hospital. The Battle Warrior Department arranged for someone to take care of her. I visit her every evening and spend most of my free time with these two,” Anita said, then asked, "Is War Legate Draco done with his business? You don't seem too happy though…"Strider stood up. "I'm happy to see you doing well. I'm going to go visit Grandmother later. The main reason I've come today is to say goodbye.""Goodbye? Where are you going?" Anita shot to her feet.Strider looked toward the distant north, to a palace afar that was summoning him. He replied, "Wyvern Peak."Anita was taken aback. Nancy and Jocelyn too got to their feet.Nancy asked, "You're going to Wyvern Peak? But the selection has already ended, and Jerome has been named the current legate.""I'm not going there for the current legate, but for him and for myself. Which is why I have to leave soon. Anita, I want you to stay here and be a good girl. I'll be home soon."Anita took a deep breath. She ha
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