Rozi did not believe this as her sword still gleamed brightly. She swung it and said, "There's nothing wrong with my sword though.”"Let me have a look at it." Adrian took her sword. He just gently flicked it, and the sword broke into two pieces, stunning Rozi. "My sword!" she exclaimed. Adrian was speechless. He had barely used his strength, yet he managed to snap the sword into two. Without a proper weapon, killing dragons would be impossible."What happened?" he wondered."Look at my sword." Tyler waved his sword. "Any iron tool brought here can't be used."Rozi asked dumbfoundedly, "Then what weapons do you use for robbery?""Wooden clubs…" he said sheepishly, "Dragon hunting has since become a luxury. Where did you get your dragon bones?""He killed it." Rozi pointed at Adrian. "It only took him a minute.""What?! That's impossible!" Tyler shouted."Wanna get a taste?" Adrian asked coldly. He was not fond of Rozi’s cousin.Tyler quickly waved and said, "No, no. I trus
Adrian's face sank. They were not beggars, and the old man was crossing the line. If it were not for Pompilio, he would not have come here."We’re leaving, Bucky,” Adrian said."No! Please don't leave!" Pompilio pleaded, "Just give me a little time. I'm sure I can persuade him.""You can't," Adrian said, "The old man has high status and authority. You have no say here. We'll find someplace else."However, Pompilio refused to let Adrian go. He had seen Adrian's strength, and he was certain that only Adrian could help them. However, the old man was exceptionally stubborn."The sky is about to darken," Pompilio whispered, "The Riftflux will appear soon, and you're no match for them.""Why should I be afraid of them?" Adrian asked. He had figured out that strength was crucial in Wasteland while on his way here. Luckily, he was powerful. "It's none of your business if I’m a match for them or not."Bucky hesitated. Seeing that Pompilio could not do anything, he was crestfallen. Lookin
Adrian held his breath and punched out a few times. The rushing creatures were swiftly knocked away, and within a minute, there was silence. It was terrifying. Adrian estimated he had used eighty percent of his strength, expecting the creatures to be severely injured or killed. However, the lack of any sound from them was unsettling.Adrian stepped back into the cave. Upon seeing him, Rozi’s eyes went wide, her expression a mix of fear and unease.Bucky exclaimed, "Sir?! What happened to you? Why are you covered in blood?""Don't come near us!" Pompilio shouted, "You must’ve been devoured by the Riftfluxes. In less than half an hour, you'll become one of them."Even Andre panicked. He took out his Blossom Needles and said, "This is Riftflux Poison. I can use the needles to test it, but I'm not very good at this technique yet. If it hurts you, we can do it again."Adrian did not want to become Andre's lab rat. He rejected the idea and waved Andre away. He would rather rely on the
The other Riftfluxes wanted to flee. No one had ever dared to confront them as they usually were terrified when they saw them and locked themselves indoors. Even those powerful individuals who dared to resist them would eventually become one of them.Witnessing Adrian's fearlessness, they were scared. But Adrian was not going to let them go easily. He swiftly swung his torch and flew toward the group of Riftfluxes. Swoosh! Swoosh!The Riftfluxes were lit on fire. A few clever ones had approached the ground and hid under the weeds. They thought Adrian would not notice them, but Adrian ignited the grass too. The wind was strong, and the fire quickly spread. The Riftfluxes did not even have a chance to make a sound before they were reduced to ashes.Pompilio, standing at the cave entrance, never expected the Riftfluxes they feared so much to be no match for Adrian. He asked, "Are they all dead?""They should be." Adrian descended from the sky. "I've eliminated all the Riftfluxes tha
"I don’t wish to repeat myself." The man in black raised his whip and lashed out at Adrian. "I’m not the one who wants to kill you, so get out of my way."Someone wanted to kill him?Adrian was shocked. He had just arrived in Wasteland and had not even had the chance to offend anyone. If there had been any conflict, it must have been with Rozi’s cousin."Stop!" Adrian dodged and grabbed some sticks. "At least explain yourself, and besides, the carriage is mine. I won’t let you take it away."Swoosh! Swoosh!Adrian immediately swung the sticks at the man, and the momentum was so overwhelming that no one would be able to stop them. Upon impact, the man’s black hat was hit off his head.He turned out to be an old man with short hair. His face was exceptionally ugly, especially with his huge hooked nose, which looked intimidating."I do not know you," Adrian asserted."Tyler is my follower." The man said in a cold and indifferent tone as he swung his whip. "However, he failed to re
Adrian suddenly realized that Matteo gained immense influence and wealth through the Sol Pills, putting him on par with the Debonaire Syndicate. However, Debonaire City, being a remote small city, could not possibly possess so much power.The main source of Leeroy’s wealth likely came from the sales of these products made from dragon parts. Since many desired these products, it made for a highly profitable business."Are you affiliated with Mr. Leeroy?" Adrian asked."No." The man scoffed, and his large nose looked particularly ugly. "We’re just business partners. No one can control me." He lashed out his whip at Adrian again, exerting all his strength and not showing any more mercy to Adrian.Seeing this, Adrian raised his stick, and the whip entwined around it. The man in black was stunned for a moment, he had not expected Adrian to still possess the strength to resist. He tried to retract his whip, but his arms could not move. In the next second, a powerful force surged in his d
Pompilio was overwhelmed with fear. He had not expected Adrian to follow through on his words. Though his legs were in immense pain, he dared not scream. He endured the agony and pleaded, "Please, don’t kill me.""Give me a reason not to!" Adrian sneered. The only thing this fool deserved was death.Pompilio was horrified when he realized Adrian was not joking. Adrian slowly lifted his hand, seemingly not planning to give him any chance.With no way to escape, Pompilio shouted out of despair, "I know Abioye Zayn!""What?" Rozi, who had been sleeping soundly, suddenly sat up and strode toward Pompilio. Her voice was shaky.Abioye Zayn was her father. It had been years since she last heard this name, and it had always been hidden deep in the bottom of her heart, cherished as her most precious possession.Pompilio was terrified. He had clearly poisoned them, thinking they would be helpless. But Rozi looked fine, even radiating a healthy blush on her cheeks. He could not help but hig
He immediately lowered his head and dared not look at Adrian again, fully aware of his inadequacies.Rozi frowned slightly as a trace of suspicion lingered deep in her chest. ‘If what Pompilio said is true, and Father has been captured by the Ocean Draking, then his Dragon Hunter Mace must still be in Wasteland.’She said shyly, "Adrian, I have some doubts, but I can’t confirm them. I don’t know if I should speak up.""Go ahead." Adrian replied dotingly, "Perhaps it can provide me with the direction to look in."Rozi blushed.Unfortunately, with Pompilio as a third wheel, she did not dare to act too coquettishly with Adrian. Instead, she suppressed the overflowing happiness and said softly, "My father has a Dragon Hunter Mace. If it’s sealed in ice, it’ll emit a strong energy and weaken all weapons.""Really?" Adrian was excited, but a hint of doubt crossed his mind. "If this weapon is so powerful, why wouldn’t your father keep it with him at all times?"Pompilio, eager to contr
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