Instead of doing it this way, it was better to temporarily cooperate with the Stormwatchers. At least the Stormwatchers were willing to stand by his side. Having them was much better than fighting alone.After some thought, Adrian asked, "What are you proposing?"Adrian's attitude was quite clear, and Orion, being a smart person, stood up after hearing his words. He reached out his hand toward Adrian and said, "I'll take this opportunity to wish us a pleasant cooperation."Standing up, Adrian extended his hand too. "Yes, to a pleasant cooperation."There was nothing more to say. Since both sides had reached an agreement, the next important step was to share information. Orion, who was clearly knowledgeable in this regard, led Adrian away from the place.When they stepped out of the inn, they saw Zephyr standing outside looking dissatisfied. "Is it really okay for you to do this, Orion? This guy killed one of our own!”Orion looked at Adrian and then smiled. "Zephyr, I think you s
But no matter how unbelievable they found it, things still unfolded the way they did. Therefore, people had no choice but to believe it. As for Adrian himself, he didn't care about what outsiders thought. After all, he wasn't negotiating with random people; he was negotiating with the Stormwatchers. Whatever conditions they gave him were entirely unrelated to outsiders.Following Orion, Adrian arrived at the Stormwatcher residence. The residence was situated within Heaven's End City, occupying a vast area. The enormous estate looked magnificent and grand.Adrian knew that as a major force within Heaven's End, the Stormwatchers undoubtedly possessed formidable influence. Outside the Stormwatcher estate were numerous guards, all standing ready and not allowing outsiders to easily enter.When Orion and others returned, these guards saluted. As they prepared to conduct a thorough inspection of Adrian, Orion said, "I hope you won’t mind, Mr. Adrian. We have no choice but to do this for s
After finishing speaking, the man looked at Orion with a stern expression. Among this group of people, Orion appeared to be isolated. After bringing Adrian to the estate, the group began a detailed discussion.Most of the family were strongly opposed to Orion's actions, finding them inappropriate. Yet, most members couldn't directly oppose him. After all, he was the second in command in the family. But now that the head of the family had spoken, the others naturally had more guts to speak up. As they looked at Orion, their eyes carried a tinge of interrogation.Before Orion could speak, Zephyr spoke up, "I told you earlier that Adrian should’ve been eliminated at the inn, but you were unwilling to listen to me. Look, most of the family are on my side."Zephyr was the one who found trouble with Adrian back at the inn. As he spoke, the other Stormwatchers joined in agreement."That's right, this guy shouldn't be allowed to live. Why would you make such a decision, Orion? As members o
Though they couldn’t figure out the entire situation, a little deduction allowed them to discern the basics. Therefore, the people present had no more questions.However, Zephyr still appeared visibly dissatisfied and questioned, "What? Are you doubting the strength of our family?" Orion shook his head. "Of course not. Why would I doubt the abilities of my own family? I'm just providing a basic comparison. If anyone thinks that our family can deal with him, then I have nothing to say." He seemed calm and indifferent to the situation.Zephyr grimaced, but he didn’t elaborate any further. Though he expressed his disagreement, he understood the implications of Orion’s words.No one in the crowd stood up to refute Orion. This was a testament that those present knew the difference in strength between the Stormwatchers and Adrian. The head of the family, Achilles Stormwatcher, spoke up, "That kid is very strong, and we have all witnessed it. But even so, we can’t let his strength over
They hadn't considered things so thoroughly while Orion had thought everything out. Since he had considered such matters, there was naturally nothing more to be said. The others thought it was good to follow his plan.There was one person among them who held a different opinion—Zephyr. But because everyone in the family agreed with Orion, Zephyr couldn’t say anything edge-wise. He decided to keep his thoughts to himself. In the following days, Adrian stayed in the Stormwatcher residence. He thought that the family would harbor ill intentions toward him, but to his surprise, they treated him quite well. This situation left him perplexed. The Stormwatchers seemed strange; they were secretly monitoring him, so why were they treating him so well? Did they have a hidden agenda? He just couldn't fathom their intentions.After a few days, he understood what was going on. The Stormwatchers wanted his help to deal with a person or, more precisely, a force. This realization left him bewilder
The first task of the collaboration between Adrian and the Stormwatchers was to seize a hidden treasure that was about to appear in Heaven’s Summit, a hundred miles away from Heaven’s End."Heaven’s Summit is a massive ancient ruin not far from the city outskirts," Orion explained, "We and another force, the Buchanans, simultaneously discovered it. Consequently, conflicts naturally erupted."Adrian quickly understood the situation. "So, you want me to help you deal with the Buchanans?""The Buchanans are powerful. It’s okay if you don't have the confidence to defeat them. Our main goal is to seize the Heaven’s Summit ruins. The rest is secondary," Orion explained."Rest assured. With me around, they will not be able to obtain those things there," Adrian confidently stated."All right, thank you then." Orion nodded. But soon after, as if worried that Adrian might change his mind, he continued, "Don’t worry, after this is over, we will reward you with some of the treasures."Adrian
"Arrogant brat. You're quite daring." The person's eyes flashed with hostility.However, just as he was about to move forward, Orion intervened and blocked the person’s path."We need mutual assistance right now, so what is the meaning of this? Do you want internal discord among us?" Orion's words were filled with deep questioning, making his subordinate feel speechless.After a pause, the person gave up the idea of attacking Adrian. However, the unfriendly expressions in their eyes toward Adrian remained.Adrian didn't care though. He lived for himself and was not influenced by the opinions of others. If they chose to be hostile, it had nothing to do with him—it was their own choice. At the moment, Adrian's only concern was how to enter the rainforest.Orion approached and asked, "What are your thoughts on this rainforest, Adrian?"This rainforest was made of many layers. In Heaven’s Summit, this was considered the most dangerous area—a forbidden land. Heaven’s Summit towered in
"I wasn’t expecting this. You have such abilities, Adrian? Truly eye-opening!" Orion exclaimed.Everyone was completely puzzled.Adrian just smiled and said, "I told you my strength is far beyond your imagination." He spoke with a sense of pride.The others were still puzzled."What's going on, Orion?" "Yeah. Can you stop being so mysterious? We have no idea what’s going on here."People around started questioning, expressing their confusion.Orion finally explained to everyone, "There was a powerful barrier here, and Adrian just broke it. There's no need to worry anymore.""A barrier? But we never felt anything." The group was still confused."That's because the barrier was extremely well-hidden. Even I didn’t notice it. Perhaps, no one here ever realized it. They all thought this place was just exceptionally dangerous," Orion explained."It’s meaningless to discuss this. Now that the barrier is broken, let’s head inside," Adrian said to them as he took the lead and entered
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