Regardless of how vigorously the Northern Draking attacked, there was no way he could get close to Adrian. It left the Northern Draking feeling frustrated."Damn it!" the Northern Draking cursed. He had not expected that his attacks would be utterly ineffective against Adrian. Not only that, but he could not even get close to him. Adrian smiled faintly and said, "Northern Draking, I suggest you not waste your efforts like this. What you're doing won't yield any results!"The Northern Draking's face sank as he felt insulted. The Northern Draking snorted coldly. "Don't celebrate too early. This battle is far from over!" Immediately, he released an even more powerful force. However, the result remained the same. He could not do anything to Adrian. Dragon Prince could not stand watching anymore and said, "I've told you before. You can't defeat Mr. Adrian. It's time to give up!" However, the Northern Draking showed no intention of giving up. Instead, his eyes gleamed even bright
The Northern Draking snorted and said, "Kid, you've got some skills!"Although he acknowledged defeat, there was still a hint of resentment in his tone. However, given the circumstances, he had no choice."Alright, alright, it was just a friendly exchange. The purpose of the fight was to prove Mr. Adrian's formidable strength. He didn't disappoint us!" the Eastern Draking intervened to smooth things over.After all, he was the leader of the dragon clan, and Adrian was a guest he had invited. He did not want any conflict to arise between the two parties.Fortunately, neither side had any intention of continuing the fight. After all, they do have important things to attend to.With the Dragon King acting as a mediator, the tension eased.The group proceeded into the Dragon Palace, where they settled down for serious discussions.The Eastern Draking then asked, "What good news you brought us today, Mr. Adrian? Can you tell us now?""Sure!" Adrian replied and had Vandala step forwa
With that thought in mind, Adrian smiled and said, "That's not how we should put it. Since we're cooperating, everyone should be considered equal!""What do you mean?" The Northern Draking furrowed his brow in annoyance."In this alliance, we won't be choosing a so-called leader. We're together to face the mysterious enemy. Apart from that, each faction will handle its internal affairs independently," Adrian calmly explained.The people around them displayed various reactions. The Eastern and Western Drakings seemed calm. However, the Northern Draking appeared displeased, as if the outcome was not what he desired.Adrian noticed the Northern Draking's dissatisfaction and asked, "What's the matter? You seem unhappy with my suggestion.""No!" The Northern Draking shook his head. "Actually, your idea is excellent. I'm very satisfied. I don't want a so-called leader to dominate over our factions."Adrian frowned slightly. He knew what the Northern Draking had in his mind. Even though
"Yeah, I think no matter what the situation is, it's better to finish our discussions first before making further plans," the Eastern Dragon echoed.Seeing this, Vandala finally abandoned his idea.They continued their discussions late into the night and eventually reached a consensus on a viable plan.At this point, everyone's expressions were calm.The Eastern Draking said, "I didn't expect us to produce a result. I believe this is a good start. I hope we can have more cooperation between us in the future.""I feel the same way," Vandala said.He initially thought there might be a lot to worry about in this cooperation, but it turned out to be smoother than expected.Apparently, it would have been great for both sides if they could have resolved their conflicts earlier.Thinking about this, he sighed.Vandala came a long way and was an important guest of the dragon clan. As such, the Eastern Draking decided to treat him well and arranged a grand banquet for the night.*Th
"How dare you obstruct my plan. I should show you what I'm made of!" the person muttered coldly.The soldiers and generals in the vicinity were unaware of his presence, continuing their patrol. However, this elusive figure approached them like a ghost and swiftly incapacitated them. After that, he slowly entered the deeper central area of the Dragon Palace.Shortly after, a loud disturbance echoed from the central palace. A cry for help followed, "Something's wrong! The Dragon King is under attack!"The guards on duty exclaimed. In an instant, the entire Dragon Palace erupted into chaos.An assassination attempt on the Dragon King's life was a major event for the Dragon Palace. The entire place was in turmoil. In the shortest time possible, everyone gathered at the central part of the Dragon Palace, including Adrian. When Adrian arrived, he was astounded. The Eastern Draking lay in a pool of blood, on the verge of death."What's going on? Who did this?" Adrian asked.Dragon P
"I don't think that's possible," the Northern Draking said indifferently, "Since the first attempt failed, they won't try again. It wouldn't benefit them."Adrian looked at him with curiosity and asked sarcastically, "How do you know their nature so well?"The Northern Draking was momentarily stunned. He then realized something and glared at Adrian. "Are you suspecting me?!"Adrian shook his head. "Nope. I'm not suspecting you. I'm just wondering how you can be so sure those people won't return.""You…" Northern Draking wanted to say more but held back.At the same time, Dragon Prince and the others also looked at him with suspicion. Sensing the suspicion in their gazes, the Northern Draking defended himself, "Stop looking at me like that! I'm just stating a probability. You can't deny that there's a chance they might not return, right?" Adrian did not continue the topic but nodded, standing aside without saying more.Dragon Prince slammed the table. "Hmph! These people are goi
Some of those present might have had different opinions, and they felt that Adrian's plan would not work at all. Since the Eastern Draking had been in danger once, they needed to ensure his safety. Therefore, they should not relax their guard. Simply increasing defense while allowing others to rest was far from sufficient. However, as outsiders, they hesitated to voice their concerns and allowed Adrian to make the arrangements.After Adrian returned to his room, he found Rozi. She looked visibly anxious and asked, "How's the Dragon King? Is he okay?""Don't worry. The Dragon King is no longer in mortal danger. However, we haven't located the assailant behind the attack. That's the biggest problem right now," Adrian said solemnly.If the assailant remained elusive, it would pose an imminent threat to them. Adrian was determined to avert such a grim outcome."What should we do? Are we going to let them do whatever they want? Or do you have a better plan now?" Rozi asked anxiously.
Adrian knew that since the opponent had created such a spectacle, there must be further actions planned. He had to remain vigilant and see what other tricks the enemy had up their sleeve.The entire Dragon Palace was on high alert throughout the entire night. Everyone's nerves were stretched tight. They wanted to see what the enemy might do next.To their disappointment, the night passed without any incidents. It seemed the mysterious assailant had become cautious and refrained from further actions.*The next day, Adrian arrived early and noticed that the others seemed bewildered and disoriented. They had had a restless night and were still recovering from the tension.Adrian understood that the mysterious assailant's inactivity had brought a sense of disappointment to the group."Mr. Adrian, how far have you progressed with your plan?" Dragon Prince asked worriedly. Adrian smiled. "Don't worry. The plan is proceeding smoothly."He chose not to disclose the whole truth to Dra
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