He wiped off the water on his face, revealing a smile as he muttered, "Your journey has begun, Jerome."As he continued down the streets of Enigma City, countless shadows suddenly emerged before him. Wiping the edge of his mouth, he said, "Looks like my battle has begun too. Let's do this.“Bring it on! I don't care how many of you there are! I'll destroy all of you!"Step by step, the sound of hooves echoed as zombie guards emerged from all directions of the city. The man drew his blade and yelled out a battle cry.***Simultaneously, Jerome, too, yelled a battle cry and his body burst out with light. His sword spun and rose into the air."It's begun!”"The battle has started. War Legate Dominus stands at the forefront, fighting against the Eight Hollows' combined attacks alone!"Everyone in Novemton went mad with excitement as they watched the scene unfold.Jerome raised his sword, its edge radiating with brilliance, and met the Eight Hollows in an intense battle. He managed
"Kill him!"Kill him!"Boom! Boom! Boom!Rat-ta-ta-ta!!!Explosions rang out and bullets flew.Jerome, surrounded by thousands of men, was constrained by the seven immortals led by Javi. This made Jerome feel unprecedented pressure. And to make matters worse, thousands were continuously unleashing their gunfire on him, ensnaring him in a dire situation. Everyone was moving so swiftly that the drones could barely catch up."You actually dared to take over Wyvern Peak at such a young age, kid? Well, today will be the day you die!" Javi yelled in anger, advancing relentlessly and launching attack after attack while in mid-air."Charge!""Charge!""Charge!"Six figures closed in from six other directions as the immortals converged on Jerome's location, tearing through the air with immense force. Meanwhile, the ground forces were firing their weapons, driving Jerome into a corner. He was alone in the battle that would make or break him. Boom! Boom! Boom!!!After a series of exp
Jerome opened his eyes wide, raising his weapon just as his savior trapped within Enigma City did. He stopped his backward momentum and stood up straight. In the face of the attack from the Eight Hollows, he radiated with a cold hue as he fended off attacks from seven weapons.He then lifted his head, revealing his reddened eyes along with the sounds of explosions."You're dead!" one of the Eight Hollows shouted."I'd like to see you try!"Clang!That person's weapon slashed at Jerome, with the others following suit. They thought Jerome was doomed as their assault left him with little room to react. However, Jerome swung his sword, and one of the members was beheaded.His lifeless corpse fell out of the air.Jerome's retaliation left the other members stupefied, abruptly stopping their attacks. The sequence of events was so quick nobody had been able to anticipate this move.Meanwhile, the man within Enigma City had also managed to sever the zombie's head. ***Silence envelo
Jerome stepped out of the crater and slowly shut his eyes. His mind recalled the brilliant scene of Adrian getting back on his feet despite all the blood and injuries he had suffered. Six figures were closing in on him as a series of sounds like electric currents approached."You're finished!""Kill him!""Attack!""Leave him with no room to escape!"Javi, accompanied by the other five, encircled Jerome once again. Their blades went in for the kill.At that moment, inspired by Adrian's battle with Bashir, Jerome surpassed his limits once more. Although his eyes were closed, he could sense the movements around him. He threw his sword and stabbed one of the Eight Hollows in the chest.Thud!Like a kite with a broken string, the immortal fell out of midair and crashed to the ground. He spat out blood and twitched for a brief moment before dying. Novemtoners rose from their seats following the fall of a second immortal, raising their hands to salute Jerome.The news reporters ex
Just as Javi attacked again after vowing to end Jerome for good, a surge of power erupted from Jerome's body, sending Javi flying before he could even react. Jerome then swung his sword and beheaded a third immortal Eight Hollows! Novemton erupted in jubilation as the news reporter excitedly said, "That's three! War Legate Dominus has killed three immortals! Just four more to go and his battle will be complete. Let's wait and see how this plays out!""Woo-hoo!”"War Legate Dominus!"People all over Novemton shouted in excitement.At this point, Javi was now wary of Jerome. He thought it would be easy to deal with Jerome, never expecting to lose three of his comrades who were immortals. He felt threatened.Jerome‘s body was riddled with wounds. His injuries were so severe he would have been dead long ago if he was not an immortal. He coughed up a mouthful of blood and his body trembled. He clutched his weapon tightly as he struggled to remain standing."War Legate Dominus is rea
"Go to hell! Aaaarrrrgggghhhh!!!" Javi roared as he inflicted a few more injuries on Jerome upon reaching him.Jerome knew he could not evade Javi's attacks entirely, so he focused on avoiding damage to his vital points to increase his survival rate. He would die if Javi managed to hit even one of his vital points.Javi became even more furious after failing to land any critical hits. He sent Jerome flying with the flurry of assaults. The other two immortals flew up high to strike Jerome from above, but Jerome stabilized his footing in midair and charged at one of the two.Javi yelled out in shock, "Ray! Stop!" Slash!Ray's body was cut in half, and the cleaved corpse fell to the ground."That's five!" the female news reporter shouted, and Novemton was once again swept up in waves of excitement."He's done it!"War Legate Dominus has killed five immortals."Just two more and he'll be as powerful as a god!"Countless people were jumping on their feet and shouting excitedly.
All of Novemton burst out in uproar as the scene unfolded."That's six!”"War Legate Dominus has made himself a legend!""Hahaha! The legate has killed six immortals in a reverse sweep, surpassing his mentor brilliantly and becoming the legendary sixth legate!" "Hooray for War Legate Dominus!"Countless voices echoed, cheers and shouts of excitement resounded, and the news reporter was overwhelmed with exhilaration. The people were immersed in the joy of Jerome's outstanding feat. Their excited screams and shouts filled the air as they offered Jerome their congratulations.All of Novemton was brimming with jubilation.After slaying his sixth opponent, Jerome's body had reached its absolute limit. Everyone watched as he fell to his knees, blood dripping from his body."I've completed your mission and won a battle that surpasses what you’ve ever achieved. I wonder if you’re still alive right now."Thud!Jerome collapsed and murmured, "I'm leaving the rest to you, my brother…"
Strider, clad in Wyvern Peak’s battle suit, stood proudly before Jerome and shielded him. He emanated an aura that could shift the winds and shape eternity. His presence ignited an unprecedented surge of passion.Strider's appearance ignited a fervent wave of enthusiasm. Countless people cheered as excitement coursed through them. They thought it was the end for Jerome when he fell. Nobody had expected Strider, the newly appointed tenth battle warrior of Wyvern Peak, to arrive with an invincible demeanor.Not one of the Eight Hollows would have dared to invade them if they had known of Strider."Strider!""Strider!"Endless cheers echoed as the thrilling moment unfolded. The news anchor excitedly said, "Battle Warrior Strider appeared the moment War Legate Dominus fell! He's going to fight in the war legate's stead."Take a look, everyone! This is how powerful Wyvern Peak is, and how powerful Novemton's soldiers are. Battle Warrior Strider will defend our honor in War Legate Domi
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