Adrian's progress in immortality arts would be relatively slow. As for how slow, it depended on each person's aptitude. Whether or not to learn Blizzard Frost was ultimately in Adrian's hands.After some thought, he decided to learn it. Learning one more technique couldn't hurt! Besides, this technique could temper his own mana, which benefitted him greatly. If his progress in the immortality arts was slow, so be it—there was no harm.Then, Amara taught Adrian the verbal spell for Blizzard Frost and let him ponder it on his own. This was how proper teaching should be. After being taught, apprentices should contemplate on their own. If there were any questions, it wasn't too late to ask. In the immortality arts, the essence lay in one's own insights, not others' teachings. Others could impart experiences and knowledge, but those were summaries made by others. Training on the foundation of others was like standing on the shoulders of giants—it wasn't a big deal. Only what one persona
This force felt like an impenetrable prison, completely enclosing Adrian.Adrian tried to find a flaw, but the surroundings were like an impenetrable fortress, impossible to break through. This force suppressed his consciousness, with no possibility of counterattack.Was this Rubern's power? Without making a sound, he had already pushed Adrian into a dead end. Was the gap between them really this big?Adrian clenched his fists tightly, almost digging into his flesh. He managed to say, "I didn't enter on my own. I'll say it again. Amara brought me in!"While speaking, he exerted all his strength, trying to unleash his mana. However, it was still useless.Rubern squinted and said, "Amara is a senior member. How could she not understand the rules? In my opinion, you acted on your own!"Without waiting for Adrian to speak, Rubern extended his finger and swiftly pointed toward the center of Adrian's forehead. Adrian felt a sharp force approaching him.Fortunately, his movements were
Rubern looked at Adrian's astonishing mana with a sense of disbelief. This person's mana seemed inexhaustible. Although he wasn't of a high stage, he could withstand Rubern's attacks for so long, which was quite rare.Suddenly, Rubern shouted loudly, and a blue light appeared in his hands.In an instant, dozens of sword rays burst forth. These sword rays, like the oppressive aura of the divine sword in Amara's hand that day, were so intimidating that no one dared look directly at them.However, Amara's sword ray hadn't targeted him, so it felt somewhat better. But now, Rubern's sword ray was directly shooting toward him, catching Adrian off guard.Without paying attention, Adrian already had multiple injuries on his body. Although he dodged quickly, the attacks still grazed him, and he began to bleed.'Damn it!' Adrian cursed inwardly, protecting himself with all his strength to avoid getting hit by further attacks.At this moment, Rubern waved his hands, and dozens of sword rays
Amara was someone Rubern wanted to pursue, and he wasn't willing to burn bridges with her. However, Adrian was just too annoying.Rubern struggled to comprehend why Amara showed such favor to the recently recruited apprentice, despite the latter's inferior strength compared to Rubern's.In Rubern's view, being her senior with greater strength, he believed himself to be an ideal companion for Amara. The mystery persisted as to why she remained oblivious to his presence.The more Rubern thought about it, the angrier he became. However, he had no choice but to endure and suppress his anger for now. As an immortal, he possessed mental fortitude.He took a deep breath, and his expression improved slightly. "Well then... Since it's all a misunderstanding, I'll take my leave. Amara, take care!"With those words, he turned to leave.After taking only a few steps, he stopped abruptly. Then, he turned back to look at them. "But as your senior, I feel obliged to remind you. Amara, as the ap
"I've also fought with him. While he’s not very strong, his mana is extremely abundant. If I use some methods to seize his mana..."As he spoke, Rubern's entire person vanished into the elusive and unpredictable black shadow.*"Amara, did you offend Rubern for my sake?" Adrian asked.They had also exited the secluded area, strolling through the mountains. Along the way, many apprentices saw them and were pointing at them while discussing among themselves. Presumably, news of what had just happened had spread.Amara waved her hand and said, "Don't worry about me. Rubern is just taking advantage of being slightly stronger to act recklessly within the faction. He doesn't realize that I'm not easy to deal with either. Don't think too much about it. You're my junior, and it's only natural for me to stand up for you."Amara made herself clear. There was no other intention behind helping Adrian—it was merely because he was her junior. She said this loudly enough for many apprentices ar
Although the apprentice was much older than Amara, he still respectfully addressed her as senior. After all, Amara had joined the faction much earlier. In immortal factions, seniority was determined by the length of time since one's entry, regardless of strength or age.Amara looked at the apprentice and said, "This is the new apprentice I brought, Adrian. Today, we've come to choose an artifact for him."The apprentice responded with an "Oh" and asked, "Aren't new apprentices supposed to use the Emerald Frostblade?"Amara replied, "I'm not interested in that level of artifact. Today, I'm here to find something better. Don't worry. I'll make a purchase."The apprentice suddenly realized what she meant and led them into the pavilion.When they entered, Adrian glanced upward and saw the name of the pavilion was ‘Muted Pavillion’.Upon entering the Muted Pavillion, all that met the eye were treasures of various kinds, making the scene more spectacular than an ordinary shopping stree
The Frosthaven Crystal was a unique mineral from Frost City, and it had already become spiritually mature. It was an excellent material for crafting artifacts for immortals. Unfortunately, such minerals no longer existed, as Adrian had absorbed all the aura essence. Only a small amount remained, but it still held considerable value.All transactions involving exchanged spiritual treasures had to be registered. Therefore, the apprentices in charge of the warehouse couldn't embezzle any of them.After obtaining the Scarlet Dracoblade, Amara handed it to Adrian.Adrian hesitated to accept it, saying, "Amara, this sword is too precious, and I—"Amara cut him off impatiently, "I told you to take it, so take it. This sword is a spiritual artifact. Holding it will greatly enhance your strength. It will help you overcome any difficulties on your own. Most importantly, I need you to accompany me to do something."Adrian received the sword as per her insistence and asked, "Amara, what is
Adrian was startled, and he quickly retracted his consciousness. It took him a long time to calm down. Carefully, he extended his consciousness again to probe the Scarlet Dracoblade.As expected, a thundering voice echoed in his mind once more. "Let me go!"This time, Adrian resisted the urge to retreat as he did before. Instead, he asked in his consciousness, "Who are you?"The voice fell silent for a moment before replying, "I am Almandine, the Scarlet Dragon who was killed by a person in the Inky River. My soul was sealed here. Who are you, and how can you sense me?"Adrian suddenly realized that this was Almandine's soul killed by Elias. The dragon's soul, trapped here, was undoubtedly resentful and constantly agitated inside.Adrian explained, "I am Adrian. I happened to sense the Scarlet Dracoblade and established a connection with you."Just as Adrian was about to say something more, he felt an extremely violent force seemingly trying to burst out from the Scarlet Dracobla
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