The surrounding air whistled, transforming one after another into winds converging on the edge of this sword formation. The connection between the brothers became even tighter."Mystic Formation!"Dragon Prince trembled. He knew that this was a type of sword formation from Mystic Elixir.Mystic Elixir specialized in alchemy, and its fundamental teaching was the Mystic Secret Arts. Within the Mystic Secret Arts, there was the powerful Mystic Formation.It was said to be a formation left behind by Mystic Elixir's founder, the Mystic Lord. Inspired by the Mystic Lord's renowned divine weapon, the Mystic Sword, the Mystic Formation naturally incorporated the sword's divine might.This sword was now Mystic Elixir's guardian treasure. It was said to have the ability to comprehend the Mystic Secret Arts and distinguish between opposite forces. Almost no one knew exactly how powerful it was. The divine power of a sword that could achieve such a feat was something that Dragon Prince dared
The Mystic Formation's power was truly formidable.At that moment, a gigantic fist suddenly materialized before Adrian. Its speed was so fast that it couldn't be directly seen with the naked eye.Before the fist arrived, a powerful wind had already swept through. These layers of surging wind waves were like the turbulent waves of the sea, possessing a formidable force.Another fist emerged! One fist after another, layers upon layers of giant waves relentlessly struck.Adrian felt his head spinning, caught off guard. This was—the Surge Punch! It was a martial art passed down within the Watts family, resembling the surging waves of the sea. It made it impossible for people to defend against.Soon, the Surge Punch's power increased by more than ten million times!Adrian stumbled, unable to withstand the attacks, and was once again sent flying. At the same time, a ‘ding’ sound echoed as Dragon Prince's zither strings also broke. When the zither strings broke, the killing intent tha
Arturo was a man of few words, but his comments were always spot-on. "While it is accurate that he could resolve the crisis by taking the pill immediately, his strength is compromised by impurities in his power. Taking this pill poses a significant risk to his body!"Not all pills or elixirs were safe for everyone at any time. Taking them without caution could be harmful and lead to problems. The same applied to the Ethereal Vitality Pill. While it could greatly enhance a person's strength, without a healthy constitution to withstand such potent medicinal effects, the harm to the body could be substantial.Zak smiled slyly and said, "That's not a problem. We don't need to tell him about the drawbacks of this pill. He's talentless, and he has already embarked on a path of no return by using pills and elixirs to boost his strength. But it doesn't matter. Sacrificing a few lives is inconsequential as long as we can manipulate him. These ants are just puppets for us to achieve our goal
Everyone was stunned when they saw the newcomer was just a large black dog. "A black dog?" Noah sneered and raised his fist. However, the Watts were taken aback when they saw the black dog.Zak was the first one to come around to his senses as he shouted, "Noah, stop!" He tried to grab Noah, but he was too late. Noah hit the black dog hard, but it just stood there and looked down at him with disdain.All of a sudden, his attack disappeared, and he froze in mid-air, looking confused. Before he could do anything, a blue light flashed again on the white spot on the black dog's forehead, and Noah's body was sent flying away. Noah crashed heavily into the snowy ground, but the black dog did not stop there. It leaped and stepped onto Noah.Noah felt as if he were under the weight of 1,000 pounds, making it hard for him to breathe."Hmph! You have a lot of nerve to stand up against me. You'll regret challenging my authority!" The black dog's thoughts were audible to everyone nearb
Noah relentlessly delivered punch after punch to the black dog. The formidable force of his fists stirred up whirlwinds on the snowy ground, creating a howling spectacle and reducing nearby trees and rocks to powder. However, it did nothing. The black dog did not fight back. It just stood still like a sculpture as it watched Noah silently. After some time had passed, the black dog finally lost its patience and growled, "Get lost!" Noah was once again sent flying, losing consciousness this time.The Watts were trembling in fear. They were not like Noah. They knew how formidable the black dog was."Zak, what's going on? How can this dog be so powerful?" Arturo asked. Zak pondered for a moment and replied, "I don't know. It might be an ancient creature sealed somewhere here. There's no way we can be its match. The circumstances have taken a sudden turn for the worse. We should consider withdrawing."Alejandro chimed in. "Zak is right. We should retreat. As the saying goes, it's
Many of them had fainted on the spot, but they did not dare to leave first because of their respect for Demarcus. Now that Demarcus had left, they instantly felt a sense of relief and hastily fled.During the escape, some even dropped their weapons.Meanwhile, Adrian looked at the black dog and felt somewhat taken aback. "What is this big dog?" Soon, Laney approached them and told everyone, "Let me introduce, this is Lord Obsidian."'Lord Obsidian? They called a dog a lord?' Adrian exclaimed inwardly.However, Adrian knew that they were now in the monster's territory. It was quite normal for a powerful monster not to take human form.Therefore, he did not say much. He just took a step forward and bowed to Obsidian. "Lord Obsidian, thank you for saving us."Obsidian looked at him and said coldly, "I didn't come here to save you. I came here to save Laney and the others."Seeing the chaos around, Laney felt deep self-blame and said, "What have we done wrong? Why are they treat
The surviving monsters cowered, looking quite disheveled as they had suffered significant injuries during the battle. As Obsidian walked over, he muttered, "The valley can be rebuilt, but once a lifeform dies, it's gone forever. Later on, let's conduct a ritual to appease the fallen souls here. Otherwise, it'll be unsuitable to turn this place into a blessed land in the future with all the souls here." Laney said respectfully, "We're aware of this, but we are not skilled in them. Could we…"Obsidian glanced at her and said, "Rest assured, I'll help you."Laney was overjoyed, and she thanked Obsidian profusely.Obsidian said, "No need for thanks. Moreover, this is not only helping you but also assisting Adrian. In the future, as you join him, this place will become one of his training places."Laney nodded respectfully.Once again, the group arrived at the innermost stone chamber of Verdant Summit. When passing by the statue of Celestial Drago, Quintin respectfully bowed.Even
Adrian had long known about this since Obsidian had mentioned it earlier. Even so, he had not figured out the true purpose behind Obsidian's actions.Obsidian continued. "Helping you means assisting you in solving this particular issue." He would impart a technique to Adrian, and Adrian could then directly pass on this technique to Laney and others. Laney and the others could be officially regarded as apprentices under Adrian at that point. In the future, as Adrian's faction grew, he could teach this technique to new apprentices under his command."Really?" Adrian felt excited by the prospect. Still, he was not naive. There must be some undisclosed motives behind Obsidian's actions. Obsidian seemed to sense Adrian's doubt and said, "I'm doing this to help you and to assist Laney and the others." Obsidian had been thinking about what lies ahead for Laney and the other monsters.Should they keep living in fear in this wild valley, always at risk from humans? Or should they find
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