"That sound has always echoed throughout Cloud Puff Mountain? How foolish!" Adrian narrowed his eyes.He could now confirm that this mountain, or rather this place, was related to the ancient dragons. He even suspected that ancient dragons still existed in this place. He understood why the people of Celestria had brought Thalia to such a place. It was definitely related to the dark dragon inside her body."You’re calling me foolish? Do you, an outsider, know the true source of this sound?" "Hehe! Even if I told you, you wouldn't understand!" "Silence!" Just as Adrian and Elio were exchanging words in whispers, Frederick suddenly turned serious and shouted at them.Lyra instinctively tightened her grip on Adrian's arm.Adrian frowned. They were still at the foot of Cloud Puff Mountain, and they hadn't even reached the core area, but it seemed extremely dangerous here."Be careful!" someone warned in a low voice, and vibrations suddenly spread.Adrian looked up, and his eyes
"Those Blade's Reach villagers aren’t too shabby. They didn't abandon us and even helped distract the monster away from us," Lyra said, patting her chest.Adrian shook his head slightly. That wasn't their intention. The behavior of that giant bird was a little strange. It hadn’t launched a full-scale attack. Otherwise, a seventh-level monster wouldn't have let Adrian and Lyra escape so easily.Indeed, as Adrian had expected, after the two of them left, Frederick and the others barely managed to hold on. The giant bird suddenly stopped flapping its wings and landed on a nearby boulder.It was a strange bird with the appearance of a falcon, standing at a height of sixty to seventy meters, which was astonishing. Its gaze swept around and stopped at one person. That person subconsciously looked down at the sword hanging from his waist, his expression somewhat unnatural. There was a conspicuous ancient pattern of a falcon on the scabbard of his sword.Frederick turned to look at that pe
"Let's go. We need to find them."The group of about twenty people continued to move forward. According to the agreement with Adrian earlier, they needed to head West. However, after walking for a while, Frederick's expression turned somewhat grim."Are they asking for death? Playing tricks at a time like this…" Elio grumbled discontentedly.For them, the current situation was already very clear. Adrian had escaped with the girl. Otherwise, with their speed, they should have caught up with Adrian by now. But since they hadn't found him yet, it meant that the pair hadn't followed the agreed plan of waiting after escaping the bird's attack range."Search around nearby but don't go too far," Frederick instructed.The others looked dissatisfied. They had come out to find the Lunar Edge but unexpectedly encountered the terrifying bird monster just as they entered the mountain. And now, they had to turn back to search for Adrian and Lyra. Anyone in this situation would be unhappy.Only
“I’ve found you!"Adrian heard the sound of human activity nearby. He had been observing Elio for some time now. Since both of them were at the initial stage of level eight, Adrian, although aware that Elio couldn't kill him, was still very cautious and observed Elio carefully to prevent any accidents. He even investigated Elio's walking habits and mannerisms.On the other side, Elio naturally sensed human activity nearby too. He knew for sure it wasn't his companions. The previous twenty people each had their own designated area within a one-kilometer radius to search for Adrian. This was fixed, so when human activity was detected nearby, it was clear that Adrian had appeared."You've been waiting for me!" Elio sneered.When Adrian walked out of the rainforest with Lyra, Elio also appeared in a clearing ahead. He squinted, staring at Adrian and Lyra with murderous intent.Adrian smiled. He was very familiar with this kind of gaze. It was the look of a beast staring at a human. Ad
Both sides seemed prepared to perish together. Since they had reached this level, their understanding of fighting was beyond comparison to ordinary people. Whether it was Adrian or Elio, both knew that there was a subtle gap in their abilities. This gap was reflected in various details, such as speed and slight differences in strength. Despite being at the same rank, their strengths were not identical.However, Elio was confident in himself. He believed that he could kill Adrian even in his current state. As for Adrian, there was no suspense in this matter. During the earlier confrontation, he had already judged his opponent's strength. Since he already knew the opponent's strength, this life-and-death battle was a certain victory for him because he had already calculated the outcome. Whether in strength or speed, he had the upper hand.Elio didn't know this, and neither did Lyra.Lyra, who was watching from the sidelines, had her eyes wide open. Various expressions crossed her face
However, when he turned his head to look at Adrian, he found that the latter's expression was unusually calm as if he had already anticipated the current situation.Elio was shocked. He had just wanted to threaten Adrian not to kill him, but the Divine Frost Slayer Blade was already resting on his neck."You are too bold!" Frederick struck out angrily and slapped Adrian away. And the direction in which Adrian flew was exactly where Lyra was hiding.As Adrian landed heavily on the ground, Lyra rushed toward him. Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at the barely breathing Adrian and angrily rebuked Frederick, "It was Elio who wanted to kill Adrian all along, so he had no choice but to take action!"At this moment, several more people were coming from various directions. As members of Blade's Reach, when they saw the mutilated corpse lying on the ground, their expressions turned dark.Frederick's expression was particularly grim. Although Elio had a bad temper, he was still the
‘For now, I have to be obedient.’ Adrian smirked.Frederick and the others, who had already finished handling Elio's burial, saw that Adrian had regained consciousness. They walked over with serious expressions, and someone whispered to Frederick, "This guy is extremely dangerous. Why don't we just kill him?"Although Frederick harbored the same thoughts, when he recalled what the chief had said to him before, he knew that Adrian would play a crucial role in finding those outsiders who stole the Lunar Edge. With a grim expression, he shook his head.Kill Adrian? Yes, but not right now.However, Frederick was worried. Adrian was too good at acting. He seemed perfectly normal on the surface, but when it came to killing, he showed no mercy. Having such a person around was truly dangerous. Although the Lunar Edge was important, his own life was equally valuable."Don't provoke him for now, but if he shows any signs of rebellion, then kill him," Frederick solemnly instructed the people
If she didn't know that she couldn't beat the person before her, she would have attacked already, Unfortunately, reality was cruel."I understand," Lyra said in a low voice."Hmph! Let's go!"Before they could find the one who stole the Lunar Edge, Elio was unexpectedly killed by one of their own. Frederick was upset, and he even thought about whether to give up this search operation. However, when he thought of the importance of the Lunar Edge to their village, which was incomparable to ten Elios, he had to calm down and lead the team forward.As Adrian was injured again, Lyra had to carry him on her back. It took a full half hour before he woke up. After waking up, he quickly used his Vital Energy to repair his body. But this time, he made himself look even weaker as if he was about to die soon."Are you okay?" Lyra whispered."Sorry for troubling you," Adrian whispered back.The reason he said what he said earlier was to provoke Frederick. He knew that the other party would d
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