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At dawn, Claude came running, dark circles under his eyes. Processing the many corpses from the previous night had exhausted him."Adrian!" he called out.Having stood vigilant all night beside Rozi outside the Thousand Herbs Study, Adrian quickly woke and gestured at Claude to keep his voice down.Claude, drained, handed Adrian a bundle. "These are things collected from those people. I don't know if they're of any use though."Adrian rummaged through the bundle, picking out a few items and returning the rest to Claude. "We're going to Greenhursts!" he declared."Right now?" Claude asked in disbelief. "I'm too exhausted. Can't this wait until tomorrow?""No," Adrian insisted, patting Claude's shoulder. "The Randell family massacre and Master Matson's death at Medicis Manor must be addressed. You don't want to take the blame for this, do you?"Claude shuddered at the reminder. "We have to go now!" "Arrange two carriages," Adrian ordered.Joe, though fatigued, hurriedly prepa
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Bucky was getting worried. It appeared that Adrian was unfamiliar with basic social norms. Typically, there was an expectation to provide something in such situations. Otherwise, they might invite trouble. "Sir!""Sir?!" The burly guard was stunned, his eyes popping out. Even though Adrian breathed an air of nobility, it was evident that he was from the Sun Tribe."Are you out of your mind?" the man asked."You're out of your mind!" Bucky retorted angrily. He knew that people from the Greenhursts were insufferably arrogant, but he did not expect them to treat every person they came across with disdain. The tension escalated. The burly guard considered this place the territory of the Greenhursts, so he did not take the two individuals in front of him seriously. He swung his sword at Adrian.Adrian stopped the sword with just two fingers, effortlessly breaking it into three pieces. The burly guard took a step back and stared at Adrian and Bucky in astonishment. He had never heard
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Claude followed Adrian's gaze and felt his heart sink. Matson's body was still in the carriage, and he was worried that these people were here to seek revenge. "Who is he?" Claude asked."That is Irvin Goldwin. He's the Greenhurts’ head apprentice," the guard said smilingly, "You people better behave yourself."Adrian's face became solemn. Judging by the Wyrmstrike Blade in Irvin’s hand, he could see that Irvin was pretty strong. However, Irvin was still no match for him. "Don't worry," Adrian said."I heard that the Wyrmstrike Blade is very powerful," Bucky said. He had traveled around the world and was familiar with various weapons. "It can be controlled by one's consciousness to strike at the user’s enemies.”Claude's knees went weak. Seeing Irvin approaching, he leaned toward Adrian and whispered, "Don't say anything. Let me do the talking. No harm in a bit of flexibility if it helps us reach our objective. Sometimes, a little bend goes a long way.""What are you talking a
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Adrian turned his head around and glared at the burly guard. He was certain that the burly guard had embellished the previous incident."How about you tell everyone about why I hit you?" Adrian said. "Umm…" The burly guard was stumped. He indeed had exaggerated things and pushed all the blame onto Adrian, hoping to get Irvin to avenge him. Little did he expect that Irvin was no match for Adrian at all. Seizing his chance, Bucky said, "We wanted to meet Mr. Urias, but this guy demanded chrystals from us.""That's right. I didn't expect the Greenhursts to be so poor that your members would extort chrystals from the people who come here," Adrian added, "Anyway, we're here for trouble today."Irvin's face turned red with anger. He felt humiliated and turned to look at the other guard. "Is this true?" he thundered."No, they're lying!" the man said as he lowered his head. "They offered us the chrystals voluntarily, but I already gave them back."Gritting his teeth, Irvin turned to
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Claude took out his own sword and offered it to Adrian. "You should use mine instead. Although it's not a treasure sword, it's much better than yours."Adrian shook his head. He pointed at his head and said nonchalantly, "I fight with my brain, so any sword will do. Treasure swords are for those without skill."Bucky was excited. Adrian was even more formidable than he had imagined. If Adrian won this match, his reputation would spread throughout Debonaire."Sir, dragons have to be airborne. If you bring it to the ground, it'll die quickly!" Bucky said, pointing out Irvin's weakness.Irvin's expression turned dark. These two were clearly looking down on him and treating him like a fool. Unable to tolerate it any longer, he charged forward."Take this!" Irvin shouted."Dodge it! Don't face him head-on!" Bucky shouted. Even from behind the carriage, he felt the ferocity of Irvin's attack.Adrian moved to the side and evaded Irvin's attack with practiced ease. The Wyrmstrike Blade
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One strike! Two strikes! Three strikes!The dragon felt intense pain. Unable to thrash anymore, it plummeted to the ground.Irvin panicked. If the dragon touched the ground, it would immediately transform back into a sword. He yelled desperately, "Go up!""Take it down!" The Bucky and others cheered for Adrian.Adrian was anxious. His sword was starting to crack. If he had not kept it together with his energy, it would have shattered by now."I'll kill you!" Adrian boomed.The dragon had not expected Adrian to be unafraid of it. Its eyes were its weakness, and another blow could render it blind, and thus, it instinctively moved downward. Just mere meters from the ground, Adrian thrust his sword at the dragon one last time and forced it to land, and the dragon instantly transformed back into the Wyrmstrike Blade.Irvin was dumbfounded. He had exhausted himself and could not summon the sword's spirit anymore. He could not even pick up the sword. "S-Stay away from me…” Irvin stut
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Adrian saw a middle-aged man who sported elegantly arched brows and bright blue eyes. There was also a golden hairpin on his head that quivered slightly with each movement he made. Adrian did not know the guy, but he could tell the latter was a polite person. Even if they were foes, courtesy seemed to be the order of the day."I'm honored that you have come down here to welcome me, Mr. Urias. However, I'm not here for a social visit. I'm just here to ask a few questions," Adrian said as he went for a handshake.Claude was surprised. Adrian had never seen Urias, yet he recognized the person at a glance. He stood behind Adrian, remaining silent.With a smile on his face, Urias shook Adrian’s hand and said, "I apologize on my apprentice's behalf, Mr. Adrian. He can be quite unruly at times. Today's encounter will serve as a valuable lesson for him."Adrian’s brows went up. 'Rather than blaming me, he's surprisingly understanding,’ he thought. However, he refused to believe this and wa
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Urias had not expected Matson to give him so much trouble. He regretted signing off on the paintings. He thought Matson was simply going to place them in the Medicis Manor study for preservation. Little had he expected Matson to hand them out as gifts.Initially planning to deny everything, Urias found himself caught red-handed in his lie when Adrian highlighted the crucial details. He forced out a smile and said, "It's just an unfortunate series of events really. When we learned of Matson’s malicious intentions yesterday, we immediately expelled him. He was trying to frame me."Claude was left without words. He had underestimated Adrian. If he had met Urias personally, things would have happened differently. "The entire Randell Manor was wiped out last night. Everything happened so suddenly, so it’s clear that someone was well-prepared," Adrian said smilingly. Urias' expression sank even further. He wanted to deny everything, but Adrian had not named any names. If he countered i
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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
