"You’re very strong but have never realized this and think you’re unsuitable for this position," Adrian added."But I have no experience...""Don't worry, I'm here. I’ll assist you," Theodore said.After a moment of silence, Atticus finally took up the mantle, "Okay, I’ll do my best.”"Haha, you are the inheritor I had hoped for." Theodore chuckled. "The young have unlimited hope and potential. Just don’t stray off the path and focus on your responsibilities." His laughter echoed through the air.With these words, the matter came to an end.Adrian breathed a sigh of relief. "I'm really sorry, everyone. I initially planned to lure the other party out. I didn't expect to disturb you guys," he apologized.“It’s not a problem. If you had not done this, we might not have been able to completely eliminate Haris," Theodore replied.Everyone present was puzzled once again. "What exactly was Haris after?" Dragon Prince asked curiously.“Actually, none of us know. Our ancestors first
"Thank goodness you didn’t. Otherwise, you’d be treading on dangerous grounds," Dragon Prince said in relief."But Haris still found out, didn't he? We just don't know how he got the information." Vardala found this strange."Who cares where he got the information from? He's dead now. Since that's the case, everything has calmed down,” Dragon Prince replied."That's true..." Vardala nodded.However, Adrian remained silent. It was unclear what he was thinking. Looking at him, the others felt puzzled."Mr. Adrian, why aren't you saying anything?"Adrian came to his senses and said, "I feel like this matter hasn't ended. On the contrary, it has just begun.""What?"The others were very puzzled."Don't forget, the summoners’ internal strife has not yet ended. We have to stop Aquanic’s conspiracy," Adrian reminded them."Right, we almost forgot about that!"They then got ready to take action. However, Adrian wanted to resolve the issue from its deepest root.He asked, "Sir Theod
"They’re so fast!" everyone exclaimed.Now that everyone knew the whole story, there was no hesitation. Without a moment's delay, everyone rushed out!"Kill them!"As they reached the outside, a resounding voice echoed from beyond the valley. Under the night sky, countless flames soared into the air, and figures surged as a large group of summoners from Aquanic attacked.Most of the valley locals had little fighting knowledge. Under the enemy's attack, they could barely resist. Thankfully, there was a barrier surrounding the valley that kept the enemy out.Soon, Adrian and his followers arrived on the scene. Looking at the large group of summoners, a sharp gleam flickered through Adrian's eyes."Since they’re already here, it's time to solve the troubles.” He laughed as he unleashed a great aura.Boom!In the next second, he shot out like a cannonball, instantly charging toward the Aquanic summoners. The ones charging at him weren't the most powerful summoners, so dealing with
Everyone turned to look and saw a figure slowly emerging from the shadows.It was a summoner with two horns on his head, dark skin, and sturdy muscles. He looked incredibly powerful. Just standing there, he exuded a terrifying force that captured everyone's attention.This power instantly grabbed everyone's attention. Even Adrian knew that this person was not to be underestimated."Pavana?!" Vardala was startled."Yes, it's me! Long time no see, my. Dear. Brother!" the summoner named Pavana said, emphasizing his last three words.This summoner was none other than Vardala's younger brother—a summoner who had been expelled from Burning Sky in his early years. They were half-brothers, sharing the same father but different mothers. Their father was the former leader of Burning Sky. Vardala's mother was a low-ranking summoner of another tribe, while Pavana's mother was a high-ranking summoner from Burning Sky.Unfortunately, Pavana was unruly and rebellious. When he was young, he made
"Are you sure about this? You can’t possibly be my match." Pavana sneered."Whether I'm your match or not is not something you can determine. Now, accept your fate!"Adrian charged toward Pavana and swiftly arrived before the latter like a bolt of lightning. Pavana couldn't react in time and was hit."Damn it!" Pavana roared.He waved his arms, causing the surrounding air to be drawn toward him. Seeing Adrian about to reach him, Pavana let out a long howl. His aura surged, heading straight toward Adrian. However, at this critical moment, Adrian showed no fear. Facing the incoming attack, he remained calm.In the next second, a loud explosion erupted. The two forces clashed, creating a shocking sound. Dust billowed, temporarily obscuring the vision of the onlookers. Although the battle had not yet concluded, everyone stopped what they were doing to witness the outcome.When the dust settled, two figures appeared before them. One of them was Adrian, and the other was Pavana. Althou
Adrian quickly retreated, easily avoiding the incoming attack. However, he couldn't help but feel surprised. He hadn't expected something strange would appear from his defeated opponent.Although he hadn't come into contact with it, simply being near had signaled him to its ominous nature. Sensing the mysterious substance’s corrupt aura, a chill ran down his spine. He understood that whatever had come out of Pavana was not something benign.Vardala was astonished by the unfolding events. He looked at his brother in disbelief, exclaiming, "Pavana! Why would you do this?!""This is my backup plan. I decided to resort to this option if I couldn’t defeat you." Pavana laughed menacingly.Although he appeared battered, he was not defeated yet. The mysterious power contained in the black liquid infiltrated his body, causing peculiar changes."Prepare to witness my true strength!" Pavana roared.A pungent odor permeated the air. Onlookers were taken aback by the terrifying scene unfoldin
"Damn it! We could’ve defeated them, but this gas somehow strengthened them!" Adrian angrily exclaimed.He looked toward the others and noticed the perplexed expressions on their faces, realizing that they, too, were clueless about the situation. He sighed in frustration. If they didn’t know what it was, it meant they had no way of dealing with it.Just then, Vardala spoke up, "I think I know what this is.”All eyes turned to him. Vardala seemed puzzled just as much as them, so they were curious as to what insights he could provide."This is a mysterious evil force sealed beneath the sea," Vardala stated."What? Such a thing exists here?" Adrian was perplexed.The others bombarded Vardala with questions, wondering why they, as summoners, were unaware of such a force."I only heard about it by chance. My father briefly mentioned it to me once. I'm not entirely sure about the details," Vardala explained while scratching his head.The onlookers exchanged glances, clearly skeptical
Aquanic had already discovered these powers and were making use of them."This mysterious power is so powerful. We’re completely powerless.""That's right. There’s nothing we can do!""Look at them. They only used a bit of the power and are already so terrifying. If they fully harness this power, we’ll be wiped out.”Adrian’s group and the locals became increasingly worried.Yet, Theodore smiled mysteriously and said, "There’s no need to worry. Although this force is formidable, there are ways to deal with it."“How?”The people were surprised. If there were indeed such methods, they were eager to use them."It's the secret treasure Emperor Iravan sealed in this place," Theodore said.The revelation surprised everyone, and silence fell over the crowd. The locals understood that they would be forced to leave as the valley would inevitably be destroyed in the extraction process. Where would they live then?At this moment, a series of rumbling sounds echoed from outside the barr
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