Adrian asked, "Will the Supreme Master come here?""Yes, he will!" the man replied with certainty. Locking eyes with Adrian, he continued. "If he wants to absorb your power, he will be coming soon!""Alright, it seems my speculations were correct!" Adrian silently remarked.He had observed that the power absorbed from him lingered in the air, making it impossible for the Supreme Master to absorb it from a distance. This confirmed his suspicion that he would need to come in person.After a while, figures approached from a distance. Adrian immediately lay down on the ground, feigning unconsciousness. As they got closer, he realized they were not ordinary people but the long-awaited Supreme Master."Supreme Master, this..."The Supreme Master smiled triumphantly. "What's wrong? Do you see any issues?""N-Nothing!" onlookers shook their heads."I thought he was just an ordinary immortal when he joined. I didn't expect him to possess such formidable power! This strength is just what
The Supreme Master was shocked and panicked. He had not expected such a sudden attack. He quickly turned to evade, attempting to create some distance between himself and Adrian.However, Adrian's attack was too sudden, and the Supreme Master had not anticipated that Adrian would still retain his strength.He could not defend himself in time and had to forcibly endure Adrian's attack. He cursed under his breath, feeling somewhat surprised. "Impudent brat! How dare you trick me?!"Adrian smiled. "Well, you're the one who tricked me first. I'm just returning the favor."After that, he unleashed all his strength without reservations and attacked the Supreme Master's vital points.Faced with such a powerful assault, the Supreme Master could not help but inhale sharply. Adrian's battle prowess was formidable.Dealing with such a powerful attack proved challenging for the Supreme Master. After a moment, he began to feel the pressure.After all, the formations in this place could absorb
And now, all of them lay unconscious. Adrian was taken aback and rushed forward to assist them. Ensuring their well-being, he finally exhaled a sigh of relief.After some time, the others gradually regained consciousness, bewildered about what had transpired.At that moment, a subtle rustling emanated from the dense foliage ahead, catching the attention of Adrian and the group. Immediately, they became alert, directing their gaze toward the rainforest.Adrian exchanged a glance with Amara, revealing her concern."Don't worry. We won't let anything happen to you!" Adrian reassured.Simultaneously, he unsheathed the Frost Crystal Divine Sword, and Amara assumed a defensive posture.After a while, a person emerged from the jungle, initially unaware of their presence. However, their gaze soon fell upon Adrian's group, causing a startled and nervous reaction."Who are you?" Adrian asked, sensing a slight relaxation in tension. The newcomer's appearance hinted that the situation might
The group continued their journey. As they went deeper, they felt as if they had entered a dark and mysterious hell within the depths of the rainforest. Nobody knew what kind of enemies might lurk around them in this deep and obscure space. Therefore, they kept themselves on guard along the way.As they progressed, the group still failed to perceive imminent threats. This confusion left Adrian perplexed.Amara glanced at Adrian, and they both understood the need for a strategic move.After a while, they devised a plan. Moving forward, the atmosphere among the group became tense. Suddenly, Adrian took action. Drawing the Frost Crystal Divine Sword, he swiftly attacked in the direction of Lorenzo. This unexpected move startled Lorenzo, and in response, he quickly retreated, attempting to create distance between them.However, Lorenzo could not escape Adrian's attack. He was visibly terrified and asked, "Mr. Adrian, what are you doing? Why would you—"Before he could finish his s
The shadow couldn't escape in time, and Adrian's attack landed squarely on it."Argh!" It let out a miserable scream and disappeared before Adrian's eyes.Adrian heaved a sigh of relief.At that moment, Fabian had not yet come around to his senses."It's an astral daemon," Adrian replied."What?! That's an astral daemon?!"Fabian was visibly shocked, finding it hard to believe that an astral daemon had appeared."That's right. It's indeed an astral daemon. All of this is their plan. I don't know what methods they used to bring us into this rainforest. Their goal is to divide and weaken our forces!"Adrian briefly explained to him what Lorenzo had learned about the situation.Regardless, all of this still shocked everyone, especially Fabian, who seemed petrified.Adrian approached him and patted his shoulder. "What's the matter? You look tense."Fabian let out a sigh and said, "Well, to be honest, I've never directly faced an astral daemon. Today is also the first time I've b
"In this case, we should gather everyone up!" Fabian said indifferently.Everyone nodded in agreement, believing that this method was the best choice. After resting for a while, they continued walking toward a deeper area because the sky was gradually darkening.Adrian believed that since an astral daemon had appeared there, there was a high possibility that more might show up at night. They could encounter more dangers if they didn't find a safe place before nightfall.Therefore, the group quickened their pace. As they moved faster, they noticed a building in front of them."Huh? How can there be a building here?"Everyone was surprised to see the structure before them. Upon closer inspection, the building stood alone in a large open space, giving an eerie feeling."In fact, there are quite a few demon and monster tribes living in this rainforest. We might have stumbled upon another gathering place of such a tribe!" Adrian said.He had a rough idea of their location after a per
Even though the dilapidated building could provide some shelter for them, it was not effective against a potential attack. Therefore, Adrian had to remain vigilant at all times, and even Lorenzo was filled with caution. As the night grew darker, Adrian sensed a hint of danger.Quickly rising, he instructed the others to guard the building while he investigated outside. Beyond the building, inky darkness prevailed, making it nearly impossible to see.However, Adrian was able to faintly discern a flickering shadow within the darkness by squinting his eyes. The shadow was slowly approaching their location.'Well, another enemy!' Adrian marvelled silently. Meanwhile, the silhouette within the darkness was slowly approaching their direction. Deciding to take a calculated risk, Adrian subtly initiated an attack, while it appeared that the intruder remained unaware that Adrian had detected his presence.The intruder continued advancing until he reached the outside of the building. O
Adrian's attack hit the intruder hard, knocking him back and leaving him breathless. The force was so strong that he barely managed to stay on his feet.Gasping for air, he stared at Adrian in disbelief and muttered, "How is this possible?"Ignoring him, Arian drew his sword and swiftly ended the intruder's life."What happened, Adrian?" At that moment, Amara, Azaan, Fabian, and others who were resting had also awakened. They all turned their heads around and observed Adrian in disbelief. Adrian smiled and said, "Well, it's just a small matter. Don't worry about it." They all nodded and did not press on. Nothing happened for the rest of the night. Early the next morning, Adrian and his group continued their journey.However, after walking for a while, they encountered a vast and expansive world ahead. In this new area, they looked around and soon noticed a large group of people. The sight was spectacular, and the people seemed to be numerous and imposing.Observing these
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