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
Dracheon spotted the Draco Whip and became extremely emotional. Just killing them was not enough for humans. They had to extract their body parts, which was the ultimate insult."Charge!" Dracheon shouted.Rozi was anxious. If the two sides harbored mutual animosity, her father would never have had a chance of survival. The group could not afford to make enemies with the dragon clan, moreover, killing dragons was also not her father’s wish."Adrian," she pleaded bitterly as she grabbed his hand, "Please don’t kill them.”The dragons were closing in. If Adrian did not fight back, they would certainly become their prey. He could not afford to stand idly by, so he lashed out at the ground.Crack!The ground cracked, and although the gap was not very wide, it frightened the dragons enough to stop them from approaching. Adrian was simply too formidable, and the dragons were no fools. They took several steps back, unwilling to engage Adrian in a direct confrontation.Dracheon said res
Rozi’s face paled, unable to believe the reality. She stared blankly at Adrian. Her father was a principled person and would never have done such a thing."No!" Rozi shouted as she clutched her head. "That’s impossible! My father would never do such a thing!"The three Dagahras dragon brothers knelt before Adrian, their eyes filled with tears of wrath. Dracheon then said bitterly, "We live only for revenge. We can’t let her go."Adrian hugged Rozi. It dawned on him that to obtain more dragon parts, Leeroy had deliberately depleted all the fishes and sea creatures in the lake, leaving the dragons without food. Consequently, the dragons were forced to attack humans for sustenance.Zayn was unaware of this and thought they were evil, leading to the merciless killing, which only ended when he realized his mistake. Knowing his irreversible mistake, Zayn stopped all members of the Abioyes from becoming dragon hunters. However, faced with the allure of chrystals, the Abioyes ignored his
Adrian declined the pearl. It appeared plain and lacked any brilliance, and he had no use for such a common artifact."There’s no need for you to thank me. The person whom you should thank is Zayn Abioye. He realized he had been used, so he left his precious weapon behind, allowing himself to be captured rather than continue harming your kind,” he said."I understand." Dracheon choked up. "If it weren’t for your speech, we might’ve mistaken our enemy for a benefactor, and more dragons would’ve been killed. Please, take this as a gift of gratitude.""This pearl has no effect on me," Adrian refused firmly, "Keep it for self-defense or pass it down to your descendants.""Take it." Dracheon placed the pearl in Adrian’s hand. "It’s called the Hydrophobian Pearl. You’ll need it if you wish to dive into the ocean."‘The Hydrophobian Pear?’ Andre snatched the pearl away. This was an unmatched artifact. If Adrian did not want it, he was ready to claim it for himself."This is some good s
"Why don’t you use the Blossom Needles?" Adrian asked in bewilderment, "How does sprinkling a bag of lime powder solve anything?""I was scared!" Andre felt ashamed. Ever since arriving in Wasteland, he realized he had become redundant. The people here could not even afford food, let alone medical care.Adrian approached the monster and found that it was barely clinging to life, but its eyes still glowed with hostility as if it harbored an immense hatred.Pow!Adrian delivered another punch, killing the monster instantly. It was too peculiar, and he could not let it live.Andre looked at the creature and whispered, "I think this thing ate a Sol Pill. I can smell the familiar scent. How could such a thing exist in Wasteland?""It’s probably Leeroy’s doing." Adrian gnashed his teeth. "He not only wants to make a fortune but also aims to control the local beasts for his use."A chill shot down Andre’s spine. Leeroy’s reach was indeed extensive, he would not spare any of his enemies
Splash! Splash!The seawater surged, rising up and rushing toward Adrian and Rozi. White Dragon revealed a proud smile. Even a large rock would be crushed by this impact. Moreover, Adrian was just a flesh-and-blood human, unable to withstand the impact of the seawater. Even if they managed to avoid it, when the sea water receded, they would be swept into the sea.In any case, victory belonged to him.White Dragon curled up, casually lying on the sea surface, arrogantly looking at Adrian. It wanted to see how panicked they would be. Unfortunately, White Dragon's smile instantly froze. Adrian not only was not knocked down by the seawater but also did not drift into the sea with it. Instead, he stood firmly on the beach."Who are you?" White Dragon asked."My name is Adrian Xander, and I wish to meet with the Ocean Draking," Adrian said humbly. He did not want to be enemies with White Dragon. After all, he had a request today, so he naturally needed to keep a low profile.White Drag
"Whatever you have to say, you can say it to me," Great General Lobster said arrogantly, "Ocean Draking is old and no longer manages things. I call the shots in the Dragon Palace. Don't come looking for trouble."Adrian almost burst into laughter. Although Ocean Draking was old, White Dragon was not. He could easily manage the affairs of Dragon Palace. Why would Great General Lobster be the one to be in charge?"You must be kidding!" Adrian mocked."Get him!" Great General Lobster did not want to waste time arguing with Adrian. When he heard that Adrian did not believe him, he shouted to his subordinates, "Arrest him, and if he resists, kill him!"Adrian shook his head. No wonder the dragon clan was slaughtered. They were all useless. What an embarrassment to Ocean Draking. If it were not for Zayn showing mercy, they would all have been killed, and none would have survived."I treated you with courtesy," Adrian said earnestly, "Since you don't appreciate it, I won't be polite anym
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