"Thank goodness we acted quickly,” one of the citizens exclaimed.This sudden change had caught everyone off guard, but it did not matter now. They had managed to create a defensive line to withstand the impact.Someone smiled and said, "Our leader is impressive. Despite the opponent employing such formidable tactics, the enemy still can't do anything to us."However, Adrian remained vigilant. With a wave of his hand, the surrounding spirit crystals floated into the air. Shortly after, a powerful force began to gather."Alright, I've just made some improvements to the barrier. As long as nobody touches the spirit crystals, the dark energy won't be able to break through," he said confidently.The onlookers marveled at his strength. It was something none of them could have achieved."So, what are your next steps?" Maxwell asked."I'm going to the core of Silver Peak Island to resolve this issue," Adrian declared."Really? Then take us with you!""Yeah, we want to eliminate those
Adrian was unclear about the situation outside when he was inside the barrier. Now that he had left its protection, he sensed the inexplicable changes occurring throughout Silver Peak Island.As far as the eye could see, billowing black mists covered everything. Under this engulfing darkness, the entire land was filled with heavy deathly air. Whether it was the trees in the wilderness or the animals, they all perished without exception upon contact with the black mist.Watching the scene, Adrian sighed. 'What is this black mist? Why does it possess such formidable power? Wherever it goes, there’s no sign of life.'He knew that the black mist was extraordinarily formidable. However, he had no idea about its origin. When he realized that the surrounding vegetation was withering faster and faster, he picked up his pace. If he did not do something to the black mist, Silver Peak Island would be completely annihilated. In that case, the entire battle would be meaningless.Whoosh!At thi
As Adrian's sword struck its target, a horrifying gash appeared on the colossal creature's body.Spurt!Blood gushed out. However, Adrian noticed that the blood the creature sprayed out was pitch-black. It even carried a nauseating and disgusting odor.The colossal creature seemed to be in pain. It became even more frenzied and attempted to body slam Adrian. It was only now Adrian got a clear view of the creature. He realized that this colossal beast was an enormous elephant.Unlike ordinary elephants, this one emitted billowing black mist. Its skin was not only thick but also enhanced with formidable strength. With a glance, Adrian understood what was happening. This elephant had been contaminated by the black mist. Just as the people on Silver Peak Island gained formidable strength due to the influence of the black mist, the world's animals also underwent mutations. Most animals lacked the strength to endure the black mist and perished on the spot. However, big-sized creatures li
Suddenly, a strange sensation pervaded the air, and Adrian noticed a flicker of black shadows ahead. Due to the numerous dangers he had encountered along the way, he instinctively heightened his vigilance and carefully observed the scene before him. He quickly realized that these shadows were not dangerous enemies but just ordinary people. They had also spotted him, and both sides exchanged wary glances.Adrian had no idea who they were. If he had not realized that they were just ordinary people, he would have mistaken them as his enemies."Who—"Before the leader of the group could finish asking, a loud bang echoed from the side. Boom! A building was instantly demolished, and an immensely huge figure emerged from the ruins. Opening its bloodthirsty maw, it swiftly devoured the apparent leader."Fire!"The others were frightened and raised their weapons at the gigantic figure. In the blink of an eye, the figure was engulfed in fire. Unfortunately, their attacks proved ineffect
“But he’s from Silverboa! He's our enemy!" the man shouted. "Enemies?" Adrian chuckled coldly. "You're right. We are enemies!"Clank!Adrian unsheathed his sword, and its sharp blade gleamed. The man was taken aback. He felt as if his spear had turned into a mere stick.Stepping back, he trembled and asked, "What are you doing?”Swinging his sword at the man, Adrian said, "I want to finish you off, of course. After all, we are enemies.”Adrian swung his sword again. Everyone, including the young girl, was shocked. The man was scared stiff, and his legs gave way. Adrian's sword was inches away from the man's neck, and then it stopped. "What now?" Adrian smirked slightly.Sweat appeared on the man's forehead. He opened his mouth but could not utter a word. Adrian was too powerful and was not someone he could fight head-on. Adrian continued, "I could easily kill you with a snap of my fingers. Now, do you have anything else to say?" He sheathed his sword. The man hurriedly go
After entering the building, they carefully locked the large door behind them. It became dark inside, but darkness posed no concern for someone like Adrian. He could see clearly that there was a staircase leading upwards.Ascending the stairs, the group reached the second floor of what seemed like a supermarket. Another defensive line was stationed at the entrance, guarded by a few who observed their surroundings with vigilance. As Adrian and his companions approached, these guards stopped him.The young girl explained, "Relax, guys. He just saved us. Let him in." Upon hearing this, the guards reluctantly let Adrian through.Walking in, Adrian noticed a significant transformation on the second floor of the spacious supermarket. Shelves were pushed aside to create improvised defensive lines. Besides their group, approximately a hundred people were scattered throughout the space. His arrival undoubtedly attracted their attention, and many cast wary glances in his direction."Since
Dominik possessed a certain level of knowledge about the Malevolent Soul Cloak, and he made some guesses upon observing the identical black mist. Aside from the specific details of the situation, his speculation was entirely accurate.The young girl was astonished. Her mouth hung wide open, finding Adrian's words utterly unbelievable.A voice then broke the silence in the room."How dare you slander our king! Lyra, why did you bring such a person here?!" Looking in the direction of the voice, Adrian spotted a tall man who swung his fists directly at the former.Whoosh! The man had considerable strength. Even before his fist arrived, the fierce wind it generated was already howling. However, such an attack proved to be ineffective against Adrian as he effortlessly avoided the man's attack. Then, he punched out and sent the man flying.Bam!The big man grunted and fell to the ground, but he was not injured. He got up and prepared to attack Adrian again.Adrian chuckled, and co
Even with Adrian's extensive experience, he furrowed his brow slightly. The old man gave a melancholic smile but did not say much.The big man asked, "Why are you here, Mr. Augustus? This matter has nothing to do with you."Augustus shook his head. "You're wrong, Rupert. This matter is related to me. I have long anticipated the day when the wrongdoings of our king would be brought to light." His emotions spilled over. He trembled and slammed the ground with his cane several times.The others started buzzing with discussions. After all, exposing their king’s crimes was equivalent to negating everything about Silver Peak Island. However, Augustus’ status was evidently high, and although people discussed the matter in hushed tones, they did not dare to step forward and refute him. Instead, they were curious, wanting to understand what exactly was happening.Augustus perceived the confusion among the people and sighed. "Rupert, haven't you always wanted to know what happened to half of
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