"Hah." Andre scoffed. "Mr. Leeroy won’t employ Matteo after he has exposed his true colors. My medical skills are the best, so of course, Mr. Leeroy wants me to go back with him.""Oh, please, stop daydreaming. Your medical skills aren't the best," Lionel said. He then inserted some Blossom Needles into Marissa, and her complexion became better. "At most, you're just a rather skilled doctor,” he continued. Andre did not fight back. After all, he was nothing compared to Lionel when it came to medical skills. It was just that they were about the same age, so he felt a little bit embarrassed to become his apprentice. "Dr. Andre, come over and take a look," Adrian said as he noticed one of the pursuers behind them looked like Nico. "Is that your butler?""What the hell?!" Andre shouted when he saw that one of the pursuers was Nico's son. His face sank as he snorted. "I haven't settled the score with Nico for betraying me yet. Well, since he has come to me, it's time to settle the sco
"It wasn't us," Andre replied, "It was Mr. Leeroy. He's the mastermind. He even tried to kill me earlier. Fortunately, I managed to escape."He then urged the coachman to keep moving. He had no interest in Emerald Haven that Oregon talked about.However, Adrian stopped him. They would be fine if they went to Wasteland alone, but bringing so many ordinary people would undoubtedly cause trouble. It would be better to have them stay in Emerald Haven. Most importantly, Marissa was weak right now. She needed rest, and could not accompany them on the journey."Why not go to Emerald Haven? Mr. Leeroy shouldn't be pursuing us. After all, he's currently busy dealing with the aftermath of the Wolf Fangs.""I won’t go back to Debonaire City," Andre said resolutely, "The time I spent there has caused a decline in my medical skills.""It just shows that you're not that much of a skilled doctor. Stop blaming others," Lionel sneered. "Honestly, I'm quite interested in Emerald Haven. If there is
Suddenly, a person wearing animal fur and carrying a large bag appeared in the middle of the road. He waved at them, seemingly looking for a ride.Bucky asked, "Mr. Adrian, that guy looks pretty heavy. Will he crush our carriage if he gets on?""Calm down," Adrian said as he observed the man. Just like Bucky said, the man was tall and strong, but it seemed he had a leg injury. "Maybe he's just seeking medical help.""Go treat him then," Andre said, still jealous of the compliments Jim had given Adrian during the journey.Adrian felt annoyed. It was just a minor external wound that he treated himself. Moreover, he had the emergency pills Lionel had given him."Fine!""Fine, fine. I'll do it!" Andre said, "Consider it my kindness!”Rozi stifled a laugh. Both of them had been bickering all along, and every time, Adrian would be the one to emerge victoriously. "Remember to ask who he is and where he comes from,” she said. "That's not necessary," Andre said, "I have full faith in A
"I'm a dragon hunter,” Rozi said."Hahaha!" The man doubled over with laughter. He did not believe Rozi and thought that she was joking. "You? A dragon hunter? Please don't make me laugh!"What's so funny?” Adrian chimed in, "I'm the real dragon hunter here."The man stopped laughing. Adrian's unexpected display left him in awe. He abandoned any hint of disdain, bowed respectfully, and said excitedly, "If you really are a dragon hunter, then you have to help us. If not, we Yordanovs are done for!" “How far is it from here to Wasteland?” Adrian asked. He was worried about Rozi's health. After all, she might not be fit for dragon hunting, and he had no experience himself.The man was overjoyed and said, “It's not far. Just another day of travel and you'll arrive at Wasteland. However, if we take a shortcut, we can get there in half a day, but…”"But? We'll run into the dragon?” Adrian asked. After all, the man looked frightened. However, the dragons were not the only monsters that
"Don't worry about me," the man said. He was big in size, and it would surely cause the carriage to fall apart if he got on.Adrian leaned toward Andre and asked, "Are you not going to ask about your apprentice's whereabouts?""That can wait," Andre said, his face getting paler with anxiety as he looked at the increasingly bumpy road. "Let's get into Wasteland first, but it seems there's no way forward."The man hurriedly ran ahead and found a large boulder blocking the narrow path. "Someone must have put the rock here!" The man said exasperatingly, "Lend me a hand. Let's push the stone aside."As soon as he had finished speaking, a monster appeared atop the large boulder. Its head was that of a dragon, but its body was shorter and it had webbed feet."It's a dragon!" the man exclaimed. He dropped his baggage and fearfully hid behind the carriage while holding his breath.Meanwhile, Bucky calmly dismounted his horse and took Andre to the side. "Let's stand aside and watch the s
The dragon was planning to run away. However, when it saw Andre and Bucky, it became ecstatic, thinking it could still gain something from this encounter.Swish! Swish!The dragon swiftly lunged toward them. Before it could extend its claws, it sensed a strong energy behind it and involuntarily turned around. Seizing the opportunity, Adrian thrust his blade into the dragon's eye while skillfully avoiding its eyeball. "How’s that?!" he called out."Amazing!" Rozi praised, her eyes filled with joy as she caught the dragon. "Your moves were clean and decisive. If it were me, I probably wouldn't have been so confident."In reality, Adrian was not entirely confident. If the dragon had not turned around and instead charged forward, he would have given up. Unexpectedly, the dragon did turn around, sealing its own fate.Thud! Andre fainted. As he could barely support himself facing the dragon's claws earlier, witnessing the dragon fall extinguished his remaining strength.Bucky excla
As long as there was a market demand, her family would not perish. They were sure to meet again, and Rozi was thrilled about this prospect."Wow! What a scenic view!" she exclaimed.After traversing the bumpy path, they were greeted by an endless expanse of land. The sunlight illuminated the grass on the ground, making it particularly radiant. Hearing Rozi's joyful voice, Adrian's excitement surged."Wasteland, here I come!" he said."Who's making all that noise?" someone with an elderly voice said, sounding a bit annoyed. "Shut up, will you?"Adrian scanned the surroundings, but he did not see anything.The strong man came up to Adrian and said, "It should be a Pyrogeist. It's very fierce, and we have no way to kill it.""A Pyrogeist?" Adrian looked in the direction he pointed. Not far away, the land split open, and a red beast with its eyes emitting flames emerged from within. "Don't move!" The man lowered his voice and stayed still. Unfortunately, while people could stand
Andre was a bit frustrated when Adrian remained silent. Knowing he had embarrassed himself earlier, he tried to justify himself. "I'm just a doctor. Don't mock me. If it were someone else, they would've wet themselves long ago.""True," Adrian agreed. Wasteland was indeed too dangerous. They should not have brought Andre along. "Let's move along. It might be even more dangerous at night."The strong man nodded. He had never seen a Pyrogeist before and was now scared stiff. "At night, there are even more ferocious beasts known as Riftflux. They swallow all those they see. The locals never go out at night."The group immediately set off. Adrian rode alongside the man. Seeing him running effortlessly and recalling their earlier conversation, Adrian asked, "Isn't it safer to stay at home? Won't the Riftflux leave you alone then?"“My family, the Yordanovs, have four totems," the man explained hastily, "My name is Pompilio Yordanov, by the way. You can just call me Pom.""Then you don'
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