Bang!!! Revice and the others immediately spotted the flare. "We've got a signal! Pull up the baskets!" Revice yelled. The staff members quickly input a command into their laptops and the baskets were slowly raised by the chains. Revice and the others looked down in excitement. "Our men are safe. They must’ve found some great treasure and were working really hard earlier. And our signals must’ve gotten jammed," Coldfang said. Revice nodded. "We got not just the meteorites, but jewelry too. Gostia was known as one of the wealthiest countries, after all.” With a sinister expression, he continued, "The first thing we'll do once we obtain the meteorites is develop a virus that will wipe out all Novemtoners. We'll kill them all."Rondoniers despised Novemton to their very core and hoped to wipe them off the earth.The baskets had been raised high enough for them to make out."Hahaha, Novemton's doom has arrived. We'll kill all of them, then make the men our slaves and the women
Adrian rushed into the temporary base and slayed the staff members inside without hesitation."Attack!”"Get him!" The outlanders chased after Adrian in a maddened frenzy, but Adrian had already fled the base and entered the desert. Boom! Boom! Boom!!! Countless explosions came from the destroyed carrier planes, crackling as flames engulfed them. "Aaah!"The outlanders were in complete chaos and were like sitting ducks after losing their generals. A few of them tried to surround Adrian in a two-pronged attack, but the latter quickly disappeared into the desert. They panicked and chased after him, but they stepped on some landmines and were instantly blown into pieces.Half of the remaining outlanders died in the explosion. Some of them were sent flying by the shockwave while the lucky ones were left stupefied. And Adrian did not stop there. He stood up and fired off his guns once more. The outlanders yelled as they were toyed around with. Although they had the advantage i
The desert was dyed red by the time Adrian stopped moving. He calmly looked at the outlanders outside the base. His enemies had not expected their intricate plans to be undermined in an instant. At that moment, the outland organizations were in an uproar after realizing through their radar scans that their men had been wiped out.***Meanwhile, Novemton had been informed about what happened. "Your Majesty! Your Majesty!" someone yelled from inside the control room at headquarters. Crystal and the others, who were in the conference room, ran in and asked, "What's the matter?""Our radar shows there was a battle at the Uduma Desert. The outlanders' carrier planes have been blown apart and their forces within Enigma City have been wiped out.""What?! Did you manage to get a video of what happened?" "What could've possibly happened? The outlanders formed an alliance, so this shouldn't be possible. Who was it that killed them?" Huge wondered in confusion.Soon, a fragmented vid
"Unbelievable… How did he survive? He may have been able to get water in the city, but he couldn't have lived for more than ten days without food," Hugh said in wonder."His sudden appearance is shocking, but he probably left Enigma City a long time ago and has been hiding in the desert. Otherwise, there's no explaining how he could've come up with such a detailed plan."Crystal chewed on her fingernail. "Connect me to Wyvern Peak.”Jerome soon appeared on the screen. "Jerome, I'm sending you a video right now."After he watched the video, Crystal asked, "Is that your mentor?""Yes, it's him." Another wave of astonishment swept through the crowd. Confused, Crystal asked, "How did he survive in Enigma City? Is it possible he hasn't been there at all?"After a moment of silence, Jerome said, "I think he's been living in the city for over a month. He probably had to reveal himself due to inevitable reasons.""But how did he survive without any food?"Jerome pondered for a wh
The call ended, and the radar showed a few people swiftly headed for the Uduma Desert from various parts of the outlands. The events at Uduma Desert would affect the world's future, so there was no turning back now. Everyone was expecting something big to happen in the desert soon. ***Corpses of the outlanders laid all over the desert that afternoon. Adrian took off the Rondonier battle suit and headed into the temporary base. With the baskets raised, he needed to lower them down so that he could enter the eighteenth floor. He picked up a laptop and keyed in some commands, causing the baskets to slowly descend. He quickly jumped into the nearest basket and took a good look at the tower when he arrived. There was a platform that went around the entire floor, so he jumped onto it. Thud!Adrian caused a deafening noise upon landing.The dense fog dispersed, revealing a sunny sky. The Uduma Desert was no longer in sight upon entering Enigma City. It was as though Adrian had ent
He slowly entered and saw twenty-four zombie guards inside the room. They wielded large swords, leaning against the walls and facing the middle of the room.A transparent coffin sat in the center.'Enigma City turned into a graveyard,' Adrian thought as he looked at the coffin. He entered after making sure the zombie guards would not be triggered. Four of the zombie guards wearing battle suits stood at each corner of the coffin, kneeling before whoever was inside. Although unable to determine why, Adrian thought these zombies there were different from the ones around the city. They remained completely still though Adrian had approached them.Adrian took a look at the entire room and spotted two black stone tablets with carved drawings on it. ‘Those are Isle 416 meteorites. I knew the Gosts had something to do with all this.'Adrian knew about the meteorites more than anyone, which was why he was sure the ones he saw within the room were even more incredible than the ones from Isl
Thousands of years ago, the Gost emperor fell gravely ill and sent out his ten godkings to find him a cure. That was when a meteor fell from the sky, landing on an island far out in the great sea. One of the godkings found this meteor and reported it to the emperor.The emperor thought of this meteor as a gift from the gods to save him, so he sent his men to retrieve it and bring it back to Enigma City. That was when a Gost mage cracked its secrets.There was an image of the mage carved on the tablet. Upon closer inspection, Adrian could tell that the Gost emperor had favored this man.The mage proclaimed that the meteorite would be able to cure the emperor's illness. More importantly, he would be able to raise an army. The emperor believed this and allowed the mage to cure him with the worms from the meteorites. The mage also gave the emperor an undead army—zombie guards that were controlled by worms.Through this, the emperor was cured and received a powerful army. The citizens o
Nicholas managed to eliminate all of the worms inside of Gloria by neutralizing part of the Rejuvenation Elixir's effects, curing her completely.The Gost emperor became a being similar to Strider, gaining immeasurable strength. His new abilities caused him to become even more tyrannical. He was ready to give out orders to eliminate all other countries and conquer them now that he was a god.He then forced the princess to develop something called a Revenant Elixir. This elixir allowed its user to transform a living human into an undead by transcending death. This was how the Gost emperor brutally murdered large numbers of citizens and turned them into zombie guards.The Partingian princess tried to find a way to stop the tyrant emperor. Soon after, Dragonking, one of the ten godkings, could not stand the tyrant's ways and planned to eliminate him.With the princess' help, Dragonking went to a place where he found a way to neutralize the Gost emperor.He engaged the emperor in a bloo
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