Adrian was uncertain about Tyson's strength. Considering that he was the son of a village chief and leading such a large group, Tyson was probably pretty powerful, and killing him instantly would be difficult. Moreover, numerous level eights were surrounding them, with over ten of them being advanced level eights. Adrian did not have the confidence that he could escape from them unscathed after killing Tyson."So? Aren’t you going to attack me?" Adrian asked. Although he was at a great disadvantage, he was not one to succumb to adversity.Tyson shook his head and chuckled. "I'm sorry, but we're not going to kill you right now. My father said if we encounter you, we should bring you back to him."Adrian nodded. He had a deep impression of the Blade's Reach village chief. After all, that man seemed to know more than others.Tyson then turned his attention to Emma and the others. He said coldly, "Aren't you planning to leave yet? Do I need to take action?"This was the third time he
After an hour, the light of the dial went out, and the surrounding space plunged into complete darkness.Taking the dial and Adrian, the Blade’s Reach team left the platform and headed toward the palace ruins they had previously marked. There was a teleportation circle there, and it was the path they had used before.Shortly after their departure, a group of people reappeared in the darkness."Let's go, Emma. There's nothing more we can do," a member of Emberfallen said disappointingly.They had waited a whole year to retrieve this dial, never expecting Blade's Reach to have discovered it as well. "We have to make the chief get back what's rightfully ours when we return!" Josef said indignantly.Emma remained indifferent, showing little emotion except for some initial excitement when they first saw the dial."Let's head back," Emma ordered, and the group departed.The Blade’s Reach team traversed through the darkness and arrived at a nearby palace. Tyson looked back at Adrian
Adrian looked at the elderly man sitting across from him and fell into contemplation. "What do you really want?" he asked."Adrian… A mighty man from an ordinary family raised in Leafall. In less than a year, you transformed from a loser into the successor of the powerful Navien War God..." Hansen raised his head, revealing eyes that had turned completely black.As Adrian locked eyes with him, it was as if he could see his past and present through those black voids. Even someone as experienced as him found this unsettling. Fortunately, it seemed that Hansen had yet to discover Adrian's true origin."I can't believe that you’ve grown to this extent in just a year." Hansen stared at Adrian and chuckled.Adrian nodded in agreement. "I can't believe it either.""So, what secrets do you have?" Hansen asked. "Does it have anything to do with our deal?""It doesn't, but I can tell you that if you don't speak, I'll kill you," Hansen said calmly, but Adrian knew that he meant it. Adri
However, Hansen did not tell anyone about this. Even though he could not see Adrian's past clearly, his future was clear. He knew Adrian would leave this world and return to his own. In that world, he would accomplish many things that others would find hard to comprehend. Those things might even make him feel that his two hundred years of existence were possibly in vain.Therefore, he did not want to kill Adrian because cooperating with him could lead them to obtain what they desired."Although I come from another world, I advise you not to be curious about it. For you and me, delving into that world is akin to seeking death,” Adrian warned. There was a reason Adrian never attempted to return to his world after arriving here. Although that world was rich in resources, incredibly thrilling, and had everything he had, returning there in his current state could lead to him being located and killed by powerful enemies in no time. Even weak entities that seemed insignificant to him in t
"We hope to receive your assistance once we leave this place," Hansen said."But there are so many of you…" Adrian said."We want you to help us conceal our identities. Even after leaving this place, we don't want to immediately reveal our presence," Hansen said seriously, "You have significant influence in Navia, and that's why I'm willing to make a deal with you."Adrian fell silent. He realized that this world might be bigger than he had imagined. Hansen's words indicated that there might be something in the outside world that even Blade's Reach feared, but what could it be? Suddenly, Adrian felt he had underestimated the world he found himself in."That's all you want me to do?""Yes, that's all I want you to do for us. Once we decipher the information on the Dragon Dial, we'll all leave together," Hansen said smilingly."How long will it take? And what about the other two villages? Don't they want to leave as well?" Adrian asked."They do, but we can't let our guard down
Adrian wasn’t sure whether to tell Hansen about Sion's plan. In the end, he dismissed the idea because it’d be too despicable for him to do such a thing to Sion and because the connection between Sion and himself was unknown to everyone else. Under such uncertain circumstances, it might cause some unexpected surprises. So, Adrian decided to keep his relationship with Sion as a trump card, hoping that there might be some pleasant surprises in store. Thus, Adrian spent half a month living in the wilderness. During the time, he slept on the large withered tree near Blade's Reach. It was unclear whether Hansen simply didn't want to provide Adrian with accommodation or simply didn't care about such trivial matters. He just didn't offer Adrian any assistance. Fortunately, there were many wild beasts in the surrounding forests to catch, so Adrian didn't go hungry.After half a month, Adrian returned from the wilderness during the day. There were people from Blade's Reach monitoring him, bu
Approaching the Dragon Dial, Adrian raised his hand and touched the symbols on it. These symbols were very familiar to him because they were almost identical to the Dragon Token that Adrian had been interacting with day and night before. They were clearly from the same source and had the same function. Adrian thought carefully. Previously, all he needed to do was infuse a certain amount of inner energy to activate the Dragon Token, and then he would be transported to the coordinates on the token. However, he had no idea how the Dragon Token actually worked because it was given to him by Alex, and the destination was the study room of Alex in the Imperial Capital. On top of that, Adrian had only used the token a few times, mostly just taking it out as a symbol of identity.It was difficult for him to figure out how the dial worked, but since it was for the sake of leaving this place sooner, Adrian didn't mind helping out a bit. Studying the symbols on the dial, Adrian’s gaze slowly b
Logically speaking, the duration of remaining in the Dragon Dial dimension didn't signify anything. But at this moment, everyone couldn't help but compare themselves. The villagers were unhappy that Adrian had outshined them. They could now only pin their hopes on Hansen.Half an hour passed, and Adrian remained motionless. Tyson's expression became ever darker as he stared at the scene.Adrian, focusing on the symbols, suddenly fell into a trance. He found himself entering another world. The first thing he did after entering was to check if the Divine Frost Slayer Blade and Hellblade were still with him. He figured he had entered a pocket dimension and was torn up over possibly losing his strength again. He was now traumatized after losing his powers twice. Just as Adrian was about to look down, he found that he couldn't. Or rather, he no longer had a head. It wasn’t just the Divine Frost Slayer Blade and Hellblade that were gone. Even his body had disappeared. Realizing the situa
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