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Claude slapped his forehead. It had been six or seven hours since they got here, yet Adrian still had yet to arrive. He figured that he should wait for them at the gate and said, "I'll go check."May was afraid of Axel. She was worried that he might harm her after Claude left. "Mr. Claude, I've always been loyal to you. This is all my fault. Please don't kill me."Claude was in a dilemma. Agreeing to May would ruin his reputation and put Medicis Manor, and possibly his life, at risk. "I need to think about it,” he replied."You're the only family I have, sir. If you don't care for me, I'll have nowhere to go." May clung to Claude's legs, crying loudly.Just then, Adrian and his companions entered Medicis Manor, hearing the wailing from afar. They quickened their pace, thinking that something serious had happened. There was no one at the entrance as they had rushed over to see what was going on."Could it be Joe?""It's definitely him!""He's the only one who's still single in Me
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Adrian glanced at May and chuckled lightly. "Since we can't go in, let's light up the room and see if the man hiding inside comes out."Everyone felt that this was a good idea. Without waiting for Claude's orders, someone brought out firewood, ready to burn the room down. May looked at Claude sadly and asked, "Sir, why must you insist on knowing the truth?""May, you've been with me for a very long time. You should know the house rules. Your actions are unacceptable, and there's nothing I can do about it," Claude said as he suppressed his anger.May slumped to the ground. She thought she had kept her secret well hidden, not anticipating Axel to harbor such intense resentment toward her. He had been observing her for a long time, so it was natural that he had noticed her abnormal behavior.Another servant came forward and asked, "Sir, should we burn the room?""No! Don't!" May shouted in a panic. She turned to the room and called out, "I think you should come out now."Claude si
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“Mr. Axel, can you please help us?" Claude asked, "After all, you're not married yet. If you marry May, this whole thing will be settled, and you'll have someone to take care of you.""Hell no," Axel rejected.Though he was not rich, he had a good reputation. He refused to let anyone burden him with troubles. "I'd rather be single my whole life than marry her!" Axel added."This is my house and I pay for your meals, so you keep your mouth shut!" Sebastian roared. Axel was tongue-tied. When he came to live in the city, he had no background and no one to rely on. The reason he could establish his reputation was solely due to his hard work and determination.After a moment of silence, he waved and said, "I'll pretend I didn't see anything today." He turned and walked away.Sebastian smirked triumphantly. He then turned to Adrian, and an idea popped into his mind. "Claude, he can be my scapegoat,” he suggested."What? No!" Claude refused. He knew that Adrian and Rozi were a coupl
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Claude did not know what to do. Adrian and Sebastian were people he could not afford to offend. He could only stand foolishly between the two, hoping the conflict would stop escalating.May was close to passing out from crying. Sebastian had promised to take care of her for life, but it turned out to be nothing but deceit. Meanwhile, Lionel shook his head in disappointment. He had accepted Claude as his apprentice because Medicis Manor had a good reputation in Debonaire. However, he was unaware of the hidden corruption within its walls."Claude, can we dissolve our mentor-apprentice relationship?" Lionel asked softly."What?" Claude was startled. "But I haven't done anything wrong.""Seriously?!" Lionel spun around and looked at Claude in disbelief. "Despite having a good life, your uncle isn't content and quickly falls for another woman just because she's prettier. You not only refused to punish him but are also covering up for him? Do you think that's acceptable?"Claude lower
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Sebastian crawled over to Grisha and clutched her arm. "Will you please forgive me?""Let go of me!" Grisha snarled.Sebastian refused to let go. She was his last hope, and only with her forgiveness could he mitigate the situation."Ahem!" Adrian cleared his throat, and Sebastian instinctively released his grip.Adrian was different from Claude. While Claude might forgive Sebastian because of their familial connection, Adrian would not. With no blood ties, if Adrian got upset, it could lead to disastrous consequences.Grisha looked at Adrian and asked, "Who are you?""I'm Claude's friend," Adrian replied, "You can call me Adrian. I just couldn't stand Sebastian's despicable behavior. Such a person should be burned alive."Grisha forced out a smile and said, "I'd like to burn him alive as well, but it’d have serious consequences for my family. I'd be too ashamed to face anyone."Adrian fell silent. He understood Grisha's intention to preserve the Biggses’ reputation, but a despi
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Columns of smoke ascended to the sky as the room was set ablaze. The intense fire deterred anyone from getting closer, and everyone gazed vacantly at the flames.A few minutes later, a miserable cry came from inside. "Help!""Uncle Sebastian!" Claude pushed Adrian's hand away and rushed in. When he got inside, he saw that the flames had enveloped the two people. Half of May's body was charred, but she remained silent. Seeing Claude, she said, "Don't come closer. This is our punishment."Sebastian's breathing was getting weaker as the raging flames consumed his body. He tried to push May away, but their bodies were somehow bound together.Adrian stayed outside, while Marissa went inside. Seeing May, she felt deep sympathy for the woman and gave her a quick end. There was a smile on May’s face, seemingly content with her impending demise.In the next second, the flames intensified. Claude reached out to Sebastian. When he tried to pull him out of the fire, he accidentally tore S
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However, Grisha insisted that Adrian accept the gift. "Everyone will serve as my witness. I'm giving this to you willingly."Adrian looked at the box in Grisha's hand. It was just an ordinary wooden box, and he assumed that it contained her jewelry. He turned to Rozi and said, "Rozi, you should take it."Rozi stepped forward and accepted the gift. "Thank you, Mrs. Grisha." She then handed it to Adrian.When Adrian opened the box and glanced at its contents, he immediately closed it and passed it back to Rozi. "Mrs. Grisha, I can't accept this gift,” he said.Grisha shook her head. "I've been alone my whole life. It's not that I'm incapable of having children. I simply chose not to.""What? Why?" Claude looked up at Grisha in shock. "What are you talking about, Aunt Grisha? Did you say that because you're upset?""No, I'm very clear-headed right now," Grisha replied, her eyes filled with tears. "The wealth I brought into this marriage was the only thing I had. Your uncle has never
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Lionel took out the Blossom Needles, frowning. "Axel, forget what I said earlier. I think it isn't worthwhile for me to be your mentor, so why don't you think of me as your grandfather instead?" Axel sneered. "I'll call you whatever you want. If you lose, you’ll be my slave forever.""Deal,” Lionel agreed. He then glanced at Adrian and said, "Please be our witness, sir. Send anyone who breaks the rules to hell right away."Adrian smiled. "Why would you trifle yourself with an outsider? He doesn't seem to know the first thing about medical treatments. All he does is recognize a few herbs." Axel stomped his feet. "You're seriously infuriating me! Claude, teach them a lesson!" But Claude had similar thoughts to Adrian. "You've only taught me how to recognize herbs all this while, sir. You’ve never taught me about medical treatments, so what am I supposed to do?"Axel was stunned and deeply disappointed by his apprentice. After all the effort he had put into the latter, he never t
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
