Boom, boom, boom!!Explosions rang out, and the earth-shattering battle continued unabated.The trio continued to battle Shadowblade, only stopping occasionally to catch their breaths. The Millionth Mountains were no longer a safe place, hence nobody else aside from Remy and his group was present.Meanwhile, the battle was being monitored through radar. The battle was absolutely intense, yet nobody could truly fathom the gravity of the battle. Throughout the whole time, they saw Shadowblade cleaved in several parts and reconstructed over and over again. This was not a good thing for Adrian and Rozi. They had not expected Shadowblade to possess such strong regenerative capabilities. They became more cautious and sustained more and more damage the longer the battle went on. "We're gonna be here for a while if this keeps up," Strider said with a frown as he watched the battle."Although Shadowblade's pretty badly hurt, he's still far from being defeated in comparison to Sir Draco
"Look out!"Kaboom!A powerful explosion erupted in the sky above Mount Regent, sending out shockwaves that almost destroyed all of Millionth Mountains. Strider and the others quickly took cover as the mountain was swept away by powerful winds that destroyed everything in their path.Adrian and Rozi, still up in the sky, were engulfed by the blast and disappeared within the glaring light. Marissa too was caught in the blast and blasted toward a distant mountain. The aftermath of the explosion lasted for approximately ten minutes. The shockwaves slowly subsided, and the smoke in the sky slowly cleared. As the smoke dissipated, Adrian and Rozi were seen plummeting to the ground. The former was bleeding, while the latter had multiple holes throughout her body.Neither of them looked as threatening as they were a moment ago, but neither did Shadowblade. He fell toward the ground too. The intense shockwaves had unexpectedly inflicted severe damage on him."Father!" Nova screamed. She
Right at that moment, several figures appeared and stood before the pair. It was Nova, Strider, Remy, Nicholas, and Lacey. Helen and Ivy were behind a rock, firing their sniper rifles at Shadowblade's head."Damn it! You lot again?!" Shadowblade roared."That's right. We're back," Strider replied coldly. He then charged at Shadowblade, with Nova and the others following suit.Pow, pow, pow!A series of powerful blows landed on Shadowblade. Finding the number of opponents annoying, he grew enraged. He then raised his sword, radiating with murderous intent. As Strider and others kept attacking, he burst out with another powerful strike that sent everyone flying before aiming for Remy’s shoulder.Instead of dodging, Remy grabbed Shadowblade's neck the moment the strike connected."I've got this!" Nova roared, slashing Shadowblade's throat with her blade.However, after staggering for just a brief moment, Shadowblade's dismembered neck reconnected itself. Strider and Nicholas dived
Nova quickly crawled over to Adrian. Her tears streamed down her face as she grabbed his hand. "Father… Father, are you okay?" she cried.Adrian, though motionless, had a weak smile as he looked at Nova. "I'm okay," he answered.Nova was inconsolable. This was her first time feeling her father's love after so many years of her life. She did not wish to lose that love so soon.Adrian was deeply moved when he heard his daughter's cries. He forced himself to raise his arm to stroke her hair and said, "This isn't over yet, Nova. I've still got a trick up my sleeve.""You mean we still have a chance?”Adrian nodded firmly. "Yes, we do."A glimmer of hope lit up in Nova’s heart, but that was when Shadowblade approached with a sneer on his face. "A father-daughter reunion? How lovely. Unfortunately, it's time for the both of you to die.""Us? Die? You seem to have overestimated your abilities." Adrian chuckled."Have you not realized that death has come for you?""I think death is he
Swish!Before Shadowblade could finish speaking, Jerome launched out. He was so fast that nobody could catch his movements. He instantly appeared next to Shadowblade and cut off the latter’s shoulder."Argh!" Shadowblade screamed in agony as his arm grew back. "I told you, I'm unkillable!" "Is that so? Will you still say the same thing after I've destroyed your core?" Jerome asked.“You’ll never be able to do that. I'll kill you before you can!" Shadowblade countered and charged at Jerome.However, to everyone's amazement, Jerome was untouchable. He weaved and dodged, making it impossible for Shadowblade to land a hit."How?!" Shadowblade was utterly shocked.Swish!Jerome appeared before Shadowblade and sliced the latter into two at the waist."Argh!" Shadowblade screamed again, his face turning pale."Going to regenerate again? I'm curious. Will you still be able to regenerate yourself if I cut you up into multiple pieces? Maybe I should try it out." Jerome sneered."No…
Mount Regent was bustling with excitement as the soldiers cheered and shouted. One after another, people jumped from helicopters and rushed toward Helen and the others.Adrian revealed a heartfelt smile and turned toward Rozi, who looked back at him with a smile as well. He then turned to Jerome, who had already passed out. Meanwhile, Nova crawled over and rested beside her father as she happily said, "We won, Father. We won…"Adrian struggled to lift his head and patted Nova's hair, "Yes, we won."The overjoyed Nova hugged Adrian.Adrian held onto Nova and Rozi’s hands. Soon, Miguel and the other young soldiers arrived. After saluting Adrian, Miguel said, "It's an honor to finally meet you in person, Sir Draco.""Are these your friends, Nova?""Yes, Father." Nova introduced her friends, who had played a crucial role in the fight against Shadowblade by bringing the Godkey from Geras. What they did had enabled her to activate the Timewinder."Thank you for everything you've
When Adrian opened his eyes, he found himself lying in a hospital room in Novemton. Samantha and Gloria were quietly sitting beside his bed, watching him."Sam! Gloria!" Adrian exclaimed with joy when he saw them, immediately opening his arms to embrace them.The two women closed their eyes and took a deep breath, deeply moved by the embrace they had not experienced in eighteen years. Samantha, with tears in her eyes, said, "It's all over now. We can finally be together again. I've missed you so much, dear. There wasn’t a day that passed that I didn’t think of you."Adrian stroked their hair. "I missed you both too. Unfortunately, Rozi and I were trapped inside a meteorite for eighteen years. You two have done a splendid job of raising Nova while I was away. She's grown into a fine woman."Samantha and Gloria smiled. Gloria said, "We always believed you were still alive, but we've been raising Nova with the worst-case scenario in mind. Unfortunately, Steel has left us. We would
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it had already been ten days.During this period, the various cities slowly recovered. Adrian, Jerome, and others continued to recuperate in the hospital, but Adrian's injuries had mostly recovered.Adrian and Rozi prepared to venture to Mount Shangspar again. While searching for the eagle artifact, they discovered the Apex Obelisk within the meteorite. The monument was the origin of this world. Adrian planned to use the Apex Obelisk to restore Earth, and the Timewinder was a key component.***“Nova, once you reach Mount Regent, wait for my signal and we'll activate the Timewinder and Apex Obelisk simultaneously. Remember, we only have one chance, and we can't afford to fail,” Adrian instructed Nova.Nova nodded. “Don't worry, Father. I'll do my best."“The space radar will pick up the signal I send from Shangspar. I'll be sending the signal at noon in five days. Novemton headquarters will inform you when they receive it, and th
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