Once the large gates swung open, Adrian shouldered his backpack and left for Swallowston. The fog outside was thick. The world was no longer divided into four seasons since the disaster hit. There was a huge shadow across the sky, choking out any signs of life.A car was parked outside, and it was going to be Adrian's means of traveling to Swallowston. If everything went smoothly, he would get to Swallowston in three days. If it were in the past, he would have been able to get there in a little over ten hours. "I'm coming, Nova!" Adrian shouted as he sped out of the city.Numerous monsters chased after his vehicle with their teeth and claws bared. The car raced down the streets of Novemton. There was no need to worry about pedestrians since there was no one about. Adrian could accelerate to his heart's content.As he exited the safe zone, entering the outer ring of Novemton, countless monsters that had been roaming the outskirts of the city followed after him. These monsters cam
‘I'm coming Nova!'This sentence lingered in Adrian's mind throughout the journey.Meanwhile, Ivy and Samantha, along with the other women, were sitting on the sofa in a room at Amber Communal. In the few hours that had passed since Remy's last contact with Adrian, and Adrian's departure from Novemton City, Ivy and Eira had tried countless escape plans. However, none of them had proven successful, and they soon realized that there was no way out.The area was swarming with monsters, numbering in the hundreds. Ivy and her team had limited ammunition left, and they needed to protect Samantha, Nova, and Gloria. It was impossible to run from the monsters.And it was not just Amber Communal. All of Swallowston was infested with monsters. Nova, who was hungry, suddenly started crying, which made Ivy and the others extremely anxious.Bam! Ivy, Eira, and Nyssa immediately stood up and held the door when a hammer banged on it. Samantha panicked, holding Nova tightly as tears streamed
Ivy forced a wry smile. She knew full well that monster blood was toxic, but saying it out loud provided some psychological comfort.The room fell silent again. Nobody wanted to talk, and neither was there anything left to say. They had considered numerous ways to escape, but all their attempts had failed. Ivy realized that they were stuck and had no way to leave the room.If they stayed, there was a chance that they would be rescued, albeit a slim one. On the contrary, if they left, it would truly be over for them.***Time slowly ticked by, and the women fell asleep. Eira was the only one who was by the window, continuing to observe the situation outside. She tried to think of a way for them to escape, but she could not come up with one.It was already evening by the time the group woke up, and they were all starving after having not eaten anything the entire day. Ivy, Eira, and Nyssa were particularly hungry, having expended energy during their fights against the monsters. Howe
Samantha and Gloria smiled as though Nova's voice washed away all their worries. Suddenly, they heard a commotion outside. Loud, thunderous footsteps reverberated through the area. Something colossal had arrived.Eira immediately shushed everyone. The women huddled near the window, peering out onto the grounds. To their shock, they saw a terrifying, ten-meter-tall monster entering the area. It was unlike any they had seen before, with an eerie, white skin that resembled something from myths.The giant monster's skin was unnaturally pale, giving it a terrifying appearance. It carried a massive hammer on its shoulder, and every step it took sent shockwaves throughout the building."What the hell is that?" Eira exclaimed in terror.It had been months since the disaster began, and they had never encountered such a gigantic monster."Keep your voice down," Ivy urged in barely above a whisper.The enormous monster proceeded into the building, and the other monsters kept their distanc
"Papa! Papa!" Nova continued to babble, completely unaware that she was radiating a powerful aura. Samantha was frozen, while Ivy and the others stared at Nova in shock. The child was emanating some sort of energy, and the glow around her was getting stronger by the second. Soon, she was enveloped in a purple light. The floorboards beneath her continued to crack as the whole building trembled with powerful energy."Wh-What's going on? What's happening to her?" Samantha was slightly frightened by the changes in Nova. Anxiously, she tried to reach out to grab Nova but was repelled by the energy."Don't touch her, Sam," Ivy cautioned. "Papa!" Nova kept calling out as the energy around her grew stronger. "What's happening to her?" Nyssa asked in confusion and shock. She had no idea what was happening."Do you remember what happened with Jerome and Remy during the selection?" Ivy asked, and all eyes turned to her."Jerome and Remy suddenly unleashed some sort of power that allowed
An explosion reverberated through the air as the purple aura obliterated the hammer, shattering it into pieces. The powerful force also sent the surrounding monsters flying, while the pale monster fell over.Since it was not the time to be amazed, Ivy yelled, "Now's our chance! Let's go!" "Nova!" Samantha screamed in terror."The monsters can't harm her. We have to go!" Ivy urged.Gloria, Eira, Nyssa, and Ivy rushed out, making their way toward the building's entrance while the monsters were still recovering from their shock. Nova, however, was left behind. Samantha struggled against Ivy's grip. The situation was not going as they had expected.The women looked back as they ran. The pale monster had gotten back on its feet and was staring down at Nova, who was still sitting on the ground as though she was playing a game. The monster seemed a little confused, then raised its foot to stomp the little girl.Nova emitted another surge of purple light. This time, the light shattered
The group rushed through the chaotic streets, desperately searching for a safe haven. However, it became clear that there were no longer any safe spots in Swallowston. The monsters were closing in from all directions, their numbers overwhelming and seemingly endless. Ivy planned to lead the group out of Swallowston and into the outskirts of the city, but as they ran, they realized that monsters from outside the city were pouring in as well. The city was filling up with monsters, and there was not a single safe place in sight."This way!" Eira shouted, pointing to an alternate route as they approached a roadblock of approaching monsters. She led the group in another direction the moment she spotted monsters up ahead.Ivy was holding onto Nova, who was asleep. Gloria and Samantha held hands as they ran, while Nyssa stayed at the rear. However, there were too many monsters around them, and it was clear they would be engulfed soon."F*ck! F*ck! F*ck!" Eira cursed as they encountered
Samantha and Gloria were exhausted by the time they reached the rooftop. They sat on the floor, trying to catch their breath. Eira and Nyssa, despite being on patrol and enduring fatigue for a whole week, sat down after making sure they were safe. Not long after, Ivy rushed back to their side, and Eira locked the rooftop door, letting out a relief."Look over there." Gloria pointed into the distance.Looking out from the rooftop, they saw that all of Swallowston had fallen. The whole city was overrun with monsters. At the sight of the monsters gathering at the base of the tower, the group felt a shiver down their spines and cold sweat on their forehead."We're completely surrounded. We’ll need a miracle to get out of here," Eira said, breathing heavily.Everyone remained silent, focused on regaining their strength. When they had calmed themselves, Ivy stood up and walked to the edge of the roof, gazing into the distance. "There's something off about these monsters. They’re specif
Adrian was blatantly threatening her. It was clear he would subject her to torment and death if she didn’t agree to his terms. How could such a person be described as reasonable?Renee gritted her teeth, wishing she could punch Adrian and show him her strength.Adrian simply looked at her calmly. “There’s no need to resent me. I’m actually quite agreeable. When things can be resolved, I try to resolve them. As for you, rest assured. During your month of servitude, I won’t make you serve in vain. You’re the princess of Ciawales, correct? It just so happens I have some free time. Let’s head there together.“Also, tell me about the customs and cultures of this world. I’ve been in secluded training for many years and have forgotten much about the outside world,” he lied.Renee was taken aback. Adrian didn’t look much older than her, so how could he be some kind of reclusive expert? His words only left her more puzzled.“How am I supposed to introduce it? Are you not from this world?”
Was Adrian looking for praise? Renee couldn’t help but feel a bit exasperated. She wasn’t sure what Adrian was trying to convey. All his words seemed to point to one thing—that he was her savior, and now she owed him her obedience.To Renee, this was a difficult pill to swallow. After all, she was a princess, and Adrian’s implication was that she should lower herself to him. But under the current circumstances, she had no choice but to bow her head.Though she felt deeply unwilling, Renee could only grit her teeth and respond calmly, “Yes, you saved me. I’m deeply grateful. I promise to repay your kindness when I get the chance.” She locked eyes with Adrian, waiting for his reaction. If Adrian wasn’t satisfied, she truly didn’t know what to do. The valuable items she possessed were limited, consisting mostly of a few life-saving treasures. Beyond that, there wasn’t much on her that was of worth.Adrian, however, narrowed his eyes and said sharply, “Just a few words of thanks? Do y
"Spare me! Otherwise, Divine Reaper won’t let you go!" the leader shouted, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Adrian.The man looked terrifying, exuding a powerful aura. He was using a secret technique, hoping to escape. But with a casual wave of his hand, Adrian created a barrier that blocked the man’s path.Renee, watching from below, was stunned. Divine Reaper… They were the most feared assassin organization in the Spirit Domain, known for their stealthy and deadly methods that instilled fear in everyone.There was a saying across the Spirit Domain: if Divine Reaper marked someone for death, nine out of ten targets would die. If someone survived, it was because they were of an extraordinary and untouchable status. Clearly, her status as the princess of Ciawales wasn’t extraordinary enough to make her exempt from such threats.Adrian smiled and said, “Nice name, but you’ve offended the wrong person. You deserve to die.” He swung his Soul Devouring Sword.A wave of power surged forth, a
"I can't believe it! Is this guy really that terrifying? Can we truly not defeat him?" the leader muttered. He gripped a curved blade, which now glowed with a blood-red light.The others around him also had cold glints in their eyes. They were not about to admit defeat easily. Although Adrian was powerful, they weren’t willing to give up without a fight. Adrian had only been killing intermediary Nascents. He hadn’t even touched the advanced ones yet. Most importantly, their leader was at the peak of the Nascent Stage, making him an incredibly strong and fearsome opponent. This alone was enough to show that their leader had the strength to go toe-to-toe with Adrian. They were confident that Adrian couldn’t defeat their boss, especially with them assisting.Boom, boom, boom!A terrifying shockwave tore through the heavens, leaving the surroundings trembling violently. Adrian’s gaze was sharp, filled with an intense killing intent.“Die!” he shouted.Bam!The leader was struck har
Moreover, the strength Adrian displayed was so overwhelming that it left everyone in disbelief. After all, in the Spirit Realm, the physical body of any immortal was supposed to be relatively fragile, and having a powerful physical body was impossible.The group couldn't quite accept the fact that Adrian was out of their league. Yet, no matter how they tried to make sense of it, it seemed like nothing could change the reality of the situation. One of the black-clad men sneered. "Perhaps this kid's physical strength is enhanced by some kind of secret treasure. Once we kill him and take the treasure, we’ll boost our own power." His words were intended to rally the group as if trying to inspire them to believe they were on the verge of victory. Adrian merely smiled coldly upon hearing this. With a murderous gleam in his eyes, his voice turned cold as he said, "Since you're all so determined to meet your end, don't blame me."Adrian threw another punch, and this time, it was a force
The group's formation suddenly began to shatter. The white light radiated by the formation continued to whip up the surrounding yellow sand."How is this possible?" one of the men gasped in disbelief. This was a powerful barrier set up by several experts in the late Divine Stage, yet it had been destroyed so easily.The leader of the black-clad men sneered. "Hmph! It's just the formation being broken. Most likely it was pure luck for this guy. Don’t be afraid of him."His words caused the others to pause. While his words were meant to reassure them, the reality of the situation was far from simple. It was impossible for them to defeat Adrian, who was proving to be much stronger than anticipated? After all, Adrian’s strength had clearly surpassed that of a typical Divine immortal. Even if he were in the Divine Stage, he had undoubtedly reached the peak. Breaking the formation with ease was impossible unless one was at that level."It's just a bluff," the leader of the black-clad m
Renee felt a sense of helplessness within. As a princess of Ciawales, she was now left pondering a difficult question.Adrian was unaware of Renee’s thoughts. If he had known that Renee was considering fleeing while he was risking his life, he would not have helped her.As the onslaught of attacks descended upon him, Adrian leaped swiftly into the air. The attacks from the black-clad men crashed into him, but Adrian remained unscathed. This caused the group of attackers to freeze in disbelief."What’s going on?" they muttered in shock as they stared at Adrian, who appeared as agile as a panther.At the moment when Adrian leaped into the air, it seemed as though nothing could stop him. His expression remained calm and nonchalant in the face of their attacks."Is this all you’ve got? You’re really that weak. Feel free to unleash everything you’ve got. Don’t hold back," Adrian said, his tone laced with disdain.The black-clad group was stunned by Adrian’s arrogance. Even Renee stood
Adrian smiled as he replied, "Is that so? Well, it seems you're just unlucky. The moment you encountered me, your fate was already sealed."His simple words were filled with provocation, meant to make the group before him admit their defeat. If they didn't, Adrian was determined to make them regret it.The leader of the black-clad men sneered and stepped forward. "How laughable. This is the first time I’ve encountered such an arrogant brat. Do you really think you're some kind of unparalleled genius? I see your strength is only at the Divine Stage. While I can’t quite tell your true level, you shouldn’t be so cocky. Even with your strength, we can overwhelm you with numbers and wear you down. You really don't know when to quit. Now, I’ve changed my mind. Kneel before us, and we’ll spare you."As the leader was talking, his curved blade gleamed with a faint light. The light from the blade seemed to radiate with a dangerous brilliance, causing Adrian’s expression to momentarily shift
"No matter who he is, he's no match for us. I advise you to surrender quietly, Renee," one of the black-clad men said.Clinging to the last flicker of hope, Renee was not willing to give up. She charged toward the barrier, unleashing an attack as she did. The strike hit the barrier, and it trembled violently.At that moment, Adrian’s eyes snapped open. Seeing the situation before him, his expression grew cold.Renee continued her wild assault. As her eyes met Adrian’s, an unexpected surge of panic overtook her.The black-clad pursuers were furious. “Hey, kid up ahead! I suggest you mind your own business. This woman belongs to us. If you want to stay alive, leave now."The voice of the black-clad man was booming, and the sound of it echoed through the desert, proving that these pursuers were no ordinary threat.Adrian’s expression turned even colder. He had no intention of getting involved, but when the others spoke so recklessly, he couldn’t just ignore it. As he slowly rose to