Rayhan and his group threw their weapons into the sky to bolster the formation. Each of their weapons represented one of the five elements, and the combination of the five created a powerful barrier. With this defense in place, the Scarlet Harbinger knew that breaking the formation would be no easy task."So be it. Let's see how long you can hold out," the Scarlet Harbinger said as he devised another strategy to counter their formation.In the blink of an eye, he vanished. As soon as he completely departed from the group, the airspace over Monster Slayer Island quieted down. His disappearance brought a sense of relief, easing the tension.Having been in the airspace over Monster Slayer Island, they were now very close to reaching the island itself. As the group flew into the range of the island, the complete view unfolded before their eyes.What they saw was an extremely vast landscape of mountains and rivers. Although called an island, its scale could rival a small-sized continent
Along the way, Rayhan told them about Monster Slayer Island. Despite appearing closed off from the outside world, the island housed many factions. The group of over three hundred immortals was divided into four or five smaller factions. Rayhan belonged to the Cyan Palace, the most powerful faction on the island and the direct successor of the Cyan Warrior."In legends, the Cyan Warrior’s residence was called the Cyan Palace. I thought it was just something created by novelists, but I never expected it to be true," Horace said in amazement."Haha, novels are often inspired by real life!" Adrian laughed."That's true.” Horace agreed.They then arrived at their destination. It was a magnificent palace—none other than the Cyan Palace."Welcome back, sir," several apprentices greeted Rayhan respectfully at the entrance.Adrian's group was surprised. "You’re the leader of a faction?"Rayhan smiled sheepishly.Adrian glanced at the people before him, and he found out that all of them
"Would you allow me to tell you all a story?" Rayhan asked. "Sure. You've already invited us for dinner, so of course, we don't mind listening," Adrian said. Rayhan chuckled.The group chatted until evening, and by then, the dinner was ready. Upon Rayhan's invitation, Adrian and the others took their seats. Glancing around, Adrian noticed the unique dishes before them. The dishes were unlike the ordinary and rustic meals they saw in the world outside. The wine in their cups were extraordinary vintages they had never encountered before."You must be very curious about this island. Today, I will share everything about this place with you," Rayhan said.Adrian and the others exchanged glances and nodded. They listened attentively as Rayhan recounted the history and details of Monster Slayer Island. As the legends went, this island was the Cyan Warrior’s sanctuary. After his ascension, the Monster Slayer Island became a training ground for his apprentices.When the Cyan Warrior dep
Under the thunderous onslaught, their defense was like a lone boat in the vast ocean, constantly facing the danger of overturning. The situation seemed precarious, and Adrian quickly assessed the current state of affairs. He knew that in the current circumstances, staying idle might lead to the possibility of death.Monster Slayer Island collapsed, revealing the hidden Monster Slayer Blade within."This sword is the weapon of the unparalleled powerhouse, the Cyan Warrior. The divine sword has a spirit and possesses profound mysteries. It's not something that just anyone can master. Those who aren’t strong enough will be overwhelmed by the sword's backlash!" Rayhan explained."I may have a way." Adrian's thoughts raced, and he quickly figured something out. He leaped into the air, transformed into a stream of light, and rushed toward the Monster Slayer Blade."Adrian!"The others were shocked. The Monster Slayer Blade was not an item just anyone could control. Why was Adrian chargi
Even Rayhan, who had a good impression of Adrian, looked confused. He felt that Adrian's current situation was not looking good.The Scarlet Harbinger burst into laughter. "How about that? Have you witnessed my power? Now that the troublesome guy has been dealt with, it will be much easier to deal with the rest of you!" He shifted his gaze to the others present, revealing an unprecedented fierceness in his eyes. Faced with his hostility, the crowd immediately raised their guard. Their eyes gleamed with a chilling light as they gripped their weapons tightly. They didn't dare to slack off in front of this person. However, the Scarlet Harbinger's strength was strong. They were uncertain whether they could handle him."Go to hell!" the Scarlet Harbinger roared.A formidable force, a blood-like waterfall, surged toward the crowd. The Scarlet Harbinger was displaying his full power. The blood-colored aura became increasingly powerful, reaching a point where it seemed to cover the sky.
The Scarlet Harbinger sneered. "Hmph, while this sword is powerful, after countless years, it has become a mere shadow of its former self. You’re going to kill me with it? That's highly unlikely." A cold light flashed through his eyes, and his gaze seemed to penetrate everything.In that brief moment of eye contact, Adrian also had a similar feeling. This person's strength was not to be underestimated; he could see through Adrian in an instant.The Scarlet Harbinger was not wrong. When Adrian grasped the Monster Slayer Blade, he could sense the true power within the sword. Although the sword was formidable, the long years had indeed taken a toll on it. At present, its combat power could not be considered exceptionally strong. It had lost at least around forty percent of its power.With this damaged sword, Adrian could not truly contend with the Scarlet Harbinger. After all, the opponent was a genuine monster. If he was injured by this sword, it would be quite embarrassing for him. W
Rayhan looked shocked. "You actually managed to eliminate him?""Yes, and it's all thanks to your Monster Slayer Blade," Adrian replied with a smile.With just the Frost Crystal Divine Sword, he could not have unleashed such formidable power. With the Monster Slayer Blade, although it only increased his combat power by forty percent, it was enough to overwhelm his opponents. That was why Adrian expressed his gratitude for the Monster Slayer Blade’s assistance.Rayhan still looked touched. "Even so, the issue is not something that can be resolved easily.""What issue?" Adrian didn't understand.Rayhan was momentarily stunned, realizing that he hadn't explained the situation to Adrian. He quickly explained, "The Monster Slayer Blade is the most powerful treasure of Monster Slayer Island. Although you borrowed it, it will inevitably lead to dissatisfaction from other forces on the island, especially at this juncture.""Why?""Because the election day for the lord of Monster Slayer
Facing this group of people, Adrian showed no signs of fear. Rayhan sighed as he watched Adrian being so confident, unsure if it was good or bad.Soon, three days passed. For the people on Monster Slayer Island, it was an extremely important day. They were about to select the lord of the island. The method of selection involved entering the Wicked Forest to hunt and kill the Variants inside. The final result would be determined by the stripped cores from those creatures. The trial would last for seven days. The Wicked Forest was the most dangerous place on Monster Slayer Island, filled with countless dangers. To prevent Adrian from falling, Rayhan sent someone named Bruce Pharm to accompany him. Bruce had a deep admiration for Adrian.Bruce bombarded Adrian with questions, "Why did you come to Monster Slayer Island?"Adrian, annoyed, could only say, "I'm here as a tourist. Satisfied?"Bruce didn't believe him, but at the moment, he had no idea of Adrian's reasons, so he could onl
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