As the formation was completed, the Demonic Dracotoad sensed the impending danger. Soon after, it let out another croak and leaped toward them.Seeing the massive creature approach, Adrian's gaze sharpened as he muttered, "You guys are lucky to encounter a Demonic Dracotoad. This creature has the ability to siphon one’s life force. Fortunately, this one is just a juvenile. If it were an adult, it could absorb our life force to enhance its own power.""How terrifying!" Dragon Prince exclaimed."That's right!" Adrian's sword glowed. "Consider yourselves fortunate that you didn't encounter an adult one."With these words, Adrian transformed into a white light and charged toward the Demonic Dracotoad."Such incredible speed!" Dragon Prince cried.Although they had just met, Dragon Prince noticed that Adrian had made significant progress. In fact, he seemed to have far surpassed him.The Demonic Dracotoad sensed Adrian approaching and croaked loudly, opening its huge mouth as it char
Adrian gave Dragon Prince an exasperated look. "I have a feeling that bringing you guys along was a mistake.""What?" Dragon Prince went wide-eyed, looking displeased.Adrian shrugged. "It’s true though. Your strength is far worse than I imagined. At the first sign of trouble, all you do is cry out. I thought you at least had some ability to fight back.""Why you..." Dragon Prince looked angry.Adrian smiled playfully. "What? Is there something wrong with what I said?"Dragon Prince was left speechless. He didn't know what to say in retort."Okay, I’ll stop teasing you. But honestly, you need to show some real skills,” Adrian said.After spending some time together, Adrian didn't have high expectations for Dragon Prince. In his eyes, Dragon Prince was just a spoiled, entitled kid. Although his strength wasn't extremely lacking, being under the protection of Ocean Draking for years had left him ill-equipped to deal with certain enemies. He was like a delicate flower. This was pro
Dragon Prince's steps gradually slowed down. Observing this, Adrian felt a bit speechless. He walked past Dragon Prince and took the lead, releasing an aura that dispelled the surrounding darkness and cleared a path for everyone.Adrian then noticed that the cave descended, becoming increasingly damp. He speculated that the deeper they went, the closer they would get to the seabed. Despite not sensing anything unusual so far, they couldn't retreat now that they had come this far. It was time to press on.After a few more minutes of walking, they reached a point where the stairs disappeared entirely. Instead, a straight path lay before them, leading into the unknown darkness."How about it? Shall we continue?" Adrian looked toward Dragon Prince.Dragon Prince gritted his teeth for a moment before replying, "Of course!" He determinedly walked into the darkness.Strange, eerie cries echoed from within, creating an unsettling atmosphere. The sounds softly entering their ears felt inex
Swoosh!Everyone suddenly felt dizzy, and the next second, they found themselves in a vast and open space.Adrian noticed that the scenery before him had changed, and his brows furrowed. Dragon Prince and the others quickly caught up to him. When they arrived, they were amazed by everything around them. It looked like they had entered an otherworldly realm.The place was extremely vast, and what first caught their attention was a dense forest. At the end of this forest, there seemed to be the outline of a city."Did you know that there was a city in this place?" Adrian asked Dragon Prince.Dragon Prince shook his head. "No, I didn’t."Looking at Dragon Prince’s bewildered expression, Adrian could tell that he was completely clueless. After walking a bit further, Adrian stopped in his tracks. Looking at the city in front of him, he seemed to have figured something out.Dragon Prince asked curiously, "What's on your mind?"Adrian replied, "I know where this is.”"Where?" Dragon
Spirit summoners were a race that lived next to the dragons because they both resided in the ocean. However, there were some differences between the spirit summoners and dragons, as well as with other races. Among spirit summoners, there were indeed some individuals with handsome appearances, but those who possessed such beauty were considered higher-ranking members.They were divided into different ranks. The higher the rank within this race, the more beautiful their appearance. In contrast, the lowest-ranked spirit summoners were mere soldiers who simply followed orders. They served as soldiers in external warfare. These were the spirit summoners that had clashed with the Western Draking.If this was indeed the territory of the spirit summoners, as they moved forward, they would encounter spirit summoners with handsome appearances and higher status."Really? Then let's go take a look!" Dragon Prince exclaimed with excitement."You're too easily excited! We should tread carefully.
During the dispute, there were many unpleasant insults thrown. It almost reached the point of a physical altercation. The surrounding onlookers maintained the expected level of civility for spectators and didn't intervene to determine right or wrong. They simply enjoyed the show.However, Adrian was different from most bystanders. He liked to delve into the intricacies of such matters. While the two men argued, he quietly observed. One person was aggressive, and the other was evasive. Just by looking at their expressions, it was challenging to determine who was right or wrong.His intuition told him that the young alchemist was probably not at fault though. Perhaps an instinctive desire to protect the underdog led Adrian to think this way."Return to me all the herbs that you stole! Otherwise, I will make you compensate a hundredfold!" the robed man roared, throwing out insult after insult.A cold light flashed in his hand, and a sword emitting a chilling glow appeared. He aimed th
While speaking, Adrian kept his gaze fixed on the robed man. He was trying to discern some flaws in the robed man’s story.After the robed man finished speaking, Adrian's smile became even more pronounced. "I think things may not be as straightforward as you say. If certain people use inferior goods to frame others, then…” His tone carried a hint of ambiguity.The robed man suddenly tensed. "Are you suggesting that I’m lying?""I didn't say that." Adrian shrugged. "Until the truth comes to light, anything is possible. But, in the end, there are no impartial witnesses in this matter. You two are arguing your sides, and I don't know who's telling the truth.""What do you suggest then? This matter can't end this way," the robed man insisted.Adrian seemed to have been waiting for this response, and his smile became even more profound. He suggested, "How about the two of us have a little competition? If you win, you can demand whatever compensation you want, and I'll pay you on his be
Morok said to Adrian, "I never expected you to be so eager to seek defeat. Well then, I'll fulfill your wish.”As he spoke, he waved. In an instant, a delicate small cauldron appeared before him. He said, "I'm ready. To avoid accusations of me being unfair, let's have you decide the rules of the competition.""Sure," Adrian replied, "Don't cry over losing later!"He already had a whole plan figured out.Adrian said, "I'm too lazy to come up with complicated rules. Let's keep it simple. We'll set a time limit of one hour. During this time, you're free to make any medicinal pill. At the end of the hour, we'll judge the outcome based on the completeness of the pill and the grade of the pills. How about it?""Deal!" Morok agreed.Afraid of appearing at a disadvantage, Morok took out some herbs from his storage pouch and threw them into the cauldron. He activated his techniques and began making his pill.Adrian, on the other hand, remained unhurried. He took out some herbs he had col
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