Unexpectedly, Adrian had guessed correctly. She immediately rushed into his embrace, laughing triumphantly.Dragon Prince was stunned. Adrian had defeated him again, and he felt frustrated. Adrian's luck was really too good. He guessed it right. Dragon Prince only thought about the Dragon Palace and forgot about the Heavenly Prison."Father, he’s our enemy!""That's all in the past," Ocean Draking said impatiently, "Besides, we were the ones who were arrogant first, so it’s our fault that our kind was killed. He has spent three years in Heavenly Prison, so he’s been punished long enough."Adrian smiled and said, "Ocean Draking, you’re indeed open-minded. We came here to take Zayn away. We hope that you’ll allow us to do so.""Go ahead." Ocean Draking led them to Heavenly Prison. "But I can't make him leave. The old man insists on staying."Rozi was confident that her father would be willing to follow her since he had already suffered for three years. Once they returned to Wastela
Adrian couldn't help but find it amusing. Dragon Prince wasn't as despicable as he seemed. He wasn't malicious, just a little pretentious."Well, then I’ll gladly accept your gift,” Adrian said.Ocean Draking instructed, "Shelby, give Mr. Adrian my Golden Dragon Spear, and also the Golden Silk Battle Robe while you're at it.""But..." The old turtle was put in a difficult position. The Golden Dragon Spear had long been broken into two pieces and was nothing more than scrap metal.Thinking that Shelby was reluctant to give it to him, Ocean Draking changed his words, "A good spear should be given to a hero. My useless sons don't deserve it."Dragon Prince was trembling with fear. If he hadn't been grabbing onto Adrian's clothes, he would have already fallen to the ground. Ocean Draking was a kind father, but he had his limits.Adrian smiled and said, "Thank you for the generous gift, Ocean Draking. I'm truly grateful." He then turned to the old turtle. "Bring the item to the gate a
Adrian didn't want to meddle in irrelevant matters. Terence had already received the punishment of time, and there was no need to continue pressing the issue.As Adrian walked out through the passage, he ran into Great General Lobster. The lobster looked carefree as if he had just arrived at the Dragon Palace. It was exasperating that he only showed up to report after everything had concluded."Great General Lobster!" Adrian bellowed."Yes!" Great General Lobster involuntarily responded.Seeing Adrian, he was immediately scared out of his wits, forgetting even to run away. His legs were so weak that he couldn't walk.Adrian cast him a disdainful glance. Despite facing such a situation, Great General Lobster had the audacity to reply to him. Even if he had to crawl, he should have crawled back earlier instead of waiting until now."Did you just get back?" Adrian questioned."I..." Great General Lobster panicked, extremely fearful. He had seen the abilities of this man and was afr
This dragon was enormous, and more importantly, he emitted an extremely powerful aura. This aura instantly enveloped everyone present, creating an indescribable sense of oppression. The shrimp soldiers and crab generals in the arena all assumed attack postures.This was none other than Dragon Prince's second uncle, Western Draking.Although these shrimp soldiers and crab generals were no match for Western Draking, they could not retreat. They could only continue to stand in the forefront."Don't carry such hostility. After all, I came without any malicious intent this time around," Western Draking said in a deep voice.An inexplicable anger was ignited in Dragon Prince’s heart. He glared at Western Draking as he said, "I've been treating you with respect because you're my uncle, but if you insist on being my enemy, don't blame me for taking action.”"And what will you do, my good nephew?" Western Draking's words carried a hint of mockery."Why you..." With these words, Dragon Pri
Immediately, he dodged the attack. Dragon Prince was surprised. However, before he could react, Western Draking spat out a powerful water blast at him. Western Draking was standing very close to Dragon Prince. As a result, Dragon Prince could not defend himself. In an instant, the attacking force reached him.‘Oh no!’ Dragon Prince was greatly shocked. He realized that if he didn't get out of there, the attack would hit him. However, with his current abilities, escaping was impossible.This turn of events was unexpected.Boom!The next moment, there was another loud noise. Dust billowed, and everyone was shaken. However, they quickly regained their composure. When everyone stabilized themselves, they were deeply shocked by the scene before them. Adrian was resisting Western Draking's attack.Moreover, Adrian had a sharp glint in his eyes as if he could see through Western Draking. He said, "Why can't things be discussed calmly? Must you resort to violence?""Interesting..." W
In the recorded scenes within the Mirage Pearl, a tragic battle unfolded. One part of it involved Western Draking and his aquatic forces, while the other group consisted of bizarre and terrifying entities. These strange beings appeared grotesque and fearsome, and their true nature was a mystery."I don't know where these guys came from, but they’re very powerful. I had to exert all my efforts to deal with them.” Western Draking sighed."Why didn't you openly seek help if things were this dire?" Dragon Prince asked."I didn’t know if you would willingly lend a hand given our past grievances.”Dragon Prince was about to say something, but after thinking it over, he realized that it was true. He cleared his throat awkwardly and said, "But we’re relatives. I’ll help you.”"Really?" Western Draking found this unbelievable."Of course!" Dragon Prince raised his head proudly. “Thank you so much." Western Draking looked ecstatic as if he had just caught a lifeline. He was extremely gra
Just as everyone dispersed, they noticed a sudden surge of chilly wind within the jungle. It started subtly, initially making it hard to detect, but soon it grew stronger.Fwoosh...The chilling wind rose, trapping Adrian and the others within itself."This valley should be relatively isolated from the outside. How is there such a strong wind here?" remarked one of the followers.Adrian, with his keen perception, instantly detected something was amiss. With furrowed brows, he said, "The strange force of this wind suggests the presence of demonic beasts. Moreover, I suspect their power is extremely formidable.""Demonic beasts..."Upon hearing these words, the followers' expressions changed. Although they had encountered some strange beasts and demons on the island, they had only dealt with weaker ones. Faced with the prospect of powerful demonic beasts, fear filled their hearts.Adrian sensed their fear and disdainfully remarked, "You're all full-grown adults. What's there to be
"That's obvious. We just killed many beasts in this jungle. Among them should be quite a few under its command. The Dracotoad is seeking revenge for its subordinates, so of course, it's coming after us!" Adrian explained."Croooaaak!" The massive toad leaped once again, pouncing toward Adrian and the others."Oh no! I forgot that frogs and toads jump! With a leap like that, it covers more ground than we do in ten steps!" Adrian hastily instructed the followers, "Quick, spread out! Don’t run in a straight line!"The followers immediately scattered."Croak!" Seeing everyone dispersing, the Demonic Dracotoad opened its large mouth and its red tongue shot out like a spring, aiming directly for Dragon Prince.Adrian felt caught off guard.Dragon Prince knew this was the toad's tongue. "Why are you chasing me when there are so many others?!" he complained while staring at the enormous, slimy tongue that was rapidly approaching him.But what could Dragon Prince do about it? The tongue
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