Rozi's terrified look sent shivers down everyone's spines.Adrian realized something—Rozi's memories had been altered. More accurately, part of her memories had been erased. She had seen this before, so looking at that drawing somehow triggered her. She could not remember what the monster was exactly, but it was clear that it was a terrifying creature.Rozi screamed as her terror grew. "Get out! We need to leave!”It was like the monster spelled everyone's doom."Lane!" Adrian called out.Lane walked over with a stern expression. He had mentally prepared himself, his gun at the ready, but did not dare to make any sudden moves."What are your orders, sir?""Have everyone leave their equipment here. I want you all to leave through the same route we came in. Then, you're going to call War Legate Dominus. Tell him to send our elites to guard the cave. He also needs to install alarms and surveillance cameras fifty meters deep into the cave. "If we're the ones to leave first, then n
She could not recall where she had seen the monster before, but her instincts were telling her it was extremely dangerous. The palace fell silent after everyone left. Adrian bent over to ask, "How are you feeling? Have you recalled anything?"Rozi shook her head. "I can't remember anything, but I can't shake the feeling I've been here before. I can tell that my memories have been reset, but I can't recall what was erased.""Maybe you’ve been here during your time."Rozi nodded.Adrian gazed into the distance and calmly said, "If you were here more than a thousand years ago, it's likely that this place is closely connected to that person. We'll be able to discover a lot of answers from this place. Maybe they’re wary of people discovering this place because it contains their weaknesses. Part of your memories may have been erased because of this."Aside from everything Adrian said, there was one other thing that was clear. The Creator was not invincible. Them erasing Rozi's memorie
Dragonbane exuded heat, seeming to have a mind of its own as it shone brightly.As they traveled deeper into the palace, the pair came across some huge fallen pillars. Inky black in color and placed in a complex sequence, these pillars held up the palace once. They had engraving all over them.Adrian walked toward the nearest pillar. It was engraved with a dragon ascending up the pillar. "So cold,” he said as he touched the pillar.The entire pillar was encased in ice. Rozi took out a flashlight, and Adrian taught her how to turn it on.When it was on, Rozi shone the light on the pillar and said, "The pillars have been around for a very long time. They’ve become encased in ice. It looks brittle and easily destroyed."Adrian nodded. He was unable to tell what was hidden within the pillars since they were frozen solid. After studying the pillar, he realized something was off about the engraving. Rather than being a simple engraving of a dragon, it was formed by countless humans in a
“That person was so powerful that not even the joined humans were capable of defeating them. I'm curious who built this place, and how many years ago did this happen."Rozi seemed very curious. She was trying to recall something, most likely the part of her memories that had been reset.Meanwhile, Adrian was studying the pillar. After a while, he said, "Judging by the engravings, they seem to be traditional handiwork of Ancient Navia, the very first dynasties from five thousand years ago. Take a look at their clothes. They look like people from that era."He was amazed by the details of the humans forming the dragon. Even the clothes they were wearing had been exquisitely engraved.“Ancient Navia from five thousand years ago? Are you sure?"Adrian nodded. "Judging by the engraving, they look very much like technology from that era. And, the clothes they're wearing further support my theory. It looks like this happened during Ancient Navia's time."If that is the case, it's no won
The engraving was describing a catastrophe. The giant shadow erased everyone's memories after the battle, causing humans to forget everything that had happened. As dynasties changed, the people forgot everything that had happened. Adrian was slowly getting to the bottom of the matter. A life-and-death battle had taken place between humans and the Creator, and the losers had their memories erased. "Many humans perished in this event, while the ones who survived had their memories reset. We forgot all of this and everything related to that person, yet they still rule us from behind the scenes."Rozi became emotional. She reached out to touch the pillar, which was ice-cold to the touch. The engravings showed immortals dying one after the other by the shadow's humongous hand as it controlled the world.Everything was turning into nothingness.Adrian took a deep breath, slightly frightened by the information he had just glimpsed. "The Creator is planning to erase everyone's memories
Adrian frowned as he pointed to the engravings. "Look here. The immortals even chose to self-destruct to try and take down the shadow."Rozi nodded. "You're right. They were brave and unafraid of death. It looked like they became numb toward the idea of dying and were insistent on taking down that person, even if it meant their doom."Adrian said, "Exactly. What do you think the immortals could’ve gone through to make them steel themselves to sacrifice themselves? They wouldn’t have become so fearless toward death if they hadn't been forced to their utmost limits. All this means something…"They had been driven to a point where they would die whether or not they fought back. That's why they chose to take out the shadow at the cost of their lives. This is proof that the Creator was like the devil to them, one that struck nothing but terror in their hearts. However, drive a rat into a corner bites, even at the cost of its life."Rozi nodded in agreement. "You're right. That person mu
The engravings sent chills down the pair’s spines. They could tell how intense and brutal this ultimate battle had been. It was unknown how many people had perished during the battle or how many more had their memories reset.Rozi was heartbroken. Suddenly, she yelled, "Look out!" A strong gust blew as a scythe went for Adrian's head. Rozi yelled just as the blade approached.Feeling danger coming toward him, Adrian turned around and dodged the attack in the nick of time.Clang! The scythe landed on a pillar, instantly crushing it. Rozi took a few steps back and clenched her right fist. A silver sword appeared in her hand. The sword was filled with silver runes.Adrian rolled across the floor after barely evading the fatal attack. When he got up, he and Rozi had formed a pincer formation. The master of the scythe revealed itself to be a giant monster. It was more than five meters tall and was wearing armor. It resembled a human, yet was not. It had razor-sharp claws and was fil
At that moment, Dragonbane emitted a golden hue. With a golden dragon wrapped around him, Adrian leaped into the air and stabbed at the monster.The monster fell forward, and Adrian leaped away by kicking the monster’s body. The creature slammed into one of the pillars, and the pillar crumbled under the tremendous force. Corpses and skeletons suddenly appeared. There were human corpses hidden within the pillars."What the… Why are there so many corpses?!" Adrian was astonished by the number of bodies falling out of the pillar.Rozi backed away, staring at the monster as she said, "Forget them. We need to focus on the monster right now. My instincts tell me it won’t go down that easily."Meanwhile, the monster had gotten back up. It instantly appeared behind Adrian, its scythe emanating an aura of death. Though it was just a split second, Adrian could sense death knocking on his doorstep. He could hear the countless wails coming from the scythe. The scythe seemed to hold souls suf
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