Thalia shook its head. However, Adrian did not know if it did not want to share the details with him or if it just did not know."What about the crimson dragon inside? What's her rank?" Adrian asked, though he already had an idea. After all, even Thalia was scared to face her."She's one of the Primordial Dragons, of course. She controls numerous loyal dragon descendants, and she owns this realm. She even has many treasures that I don't know about...""You mean there are treasures besides the secret realm?" Adrian's eyes lit up. Although there were many treasures in the secret realm, most did not catch his interest."Stop thinking about it. Those things aren’t items you can easily come by. Even though I've become stronger, I don't dare to touch them.”"You should be around the same level as a war legate above level eight, right?""War legate? What kind of term is that? All I can tell you is that I'm stronger than any fighter at level eight. If it weren't for those people from the
“So, you've already led them here?" Adrian sneered and shook his head. "Not yet. They don't dare to push me too far. You know that I don't have a good temper."Sion fell into silence.Suddenly, Thalia shouted, "She’s undergoing metamorphosis!”"What does that mean?" Adrian asked. "To fully awaken the bloodline of the Primordial Dragon, the young dragon needs to undergo a trial. It's their coming-of-age ceremony. Only after passing this trial can they be considered a true Primordial Dragon," Thalia explained. "How long does it take?" Adrian asked. "It could take a few months, or even several years. There's even a chance of failure and turning into an impure hybrid dragon. This is something that Primordial Dragons must go through," Thalia explained with a mix of envy and glee in her tone, "I didn't expect her to enter the metamorphosis phase. Haha! Now I don't have to be scared of her anymore!""A few months?" Adrian looked at Sion, seeking confirmation.Sion nodded and said
Now that Thalia wasn't here anymore, Adrian couldn't hear whatever Lyra said. As for Sion and Jess, there was nothing much they could do. They could only wait on the side with a sad expression."Are you waiting here for Lyra to complete her transformation?" Adrian asked them."Yes. We intended to take the Dragon Dial with you and use your strength to conceal the matter, then find a place to hide until Lyra completes her transformation. Then, we’d leave together." Sion smiled bitterly. "But they had set their sights on that thing, so I didn't want to leave this place. I'll stay here with Lyra after they leave."Adrian shook his head, thinking that the idea was quite good. Unfortunately, their abilities were limited, and they couldn't achieve what they wanted in the end."Where are you going?" Jess nervously asked when she saw Adrian turning to leave."To buy time,” Adrian responded coldly.On the way back, Adrian kept thinking about how to explain Thalia's disappearance, but he co
Fynn swung his fist, and his Vital Energy surged out of it. There was even a faint sound of thunder and lightning. His punch was not to be underestimated.Among these three people, Adrian had some understanding of Fynn’s strength. This old man was probably the weakest and also the most annoying among them, so Adrian decided to deal with him first.Facing the surging fist force, Adrian indifferently raised his hand. Silverboa’s military technique was most effective against such vigorous boxing methods. He made a pushing and pulling motion with both hands, effortlessly countering Fynn’s strike. The terrifying fist force was resolved by Adrian, but Fynn still wanted to charge forward. However, the other two blocked him.Alistair whispered to Fynn, "Stop it. He wants to kill you!""What did you say?" Fynn glared."Don't you understand yet? He wants to kill you first, disrupt the balance among the three villages, and start another conflict.""Then let's attack him together! Let’s kill
If Lyra could transform into a Primordial Dragon, Adrian felt that he would still have a fighting chance against these three villages. Even if he couldn't defeat them, that kind of power could become a bargaining chip in negotiations. He disliked the current passive situation he was in.A day passed, and Adrian once again came to the vicinity of the cave. The three chiefs showed him the greatest tolerance and didn’t track him. However, Adrian knew that this was their bottom line. If Thalia didn’t come back, he might have to go back and apologize to them, exchanging it for a chance to leave alive.Just thinking about that made Adrian grimace. He had never softened his stance in front of the Dark Battle Warrior, yet he would have to humble himself before three eight-level experts?He shook his head and continued to wait.On the side, Sion watched Adrian's expression and knew that the situation was not optimistic."What happened after you went back yesterday?" Sion asked."Nothing m
Thalia's gaze remained fixed on the magma pool, where the crimson dragon had left a deep impression on it. The incredibly powerful pressure made it afraid.Upon hearing Adrian's words, Thalia took a step forward and focused its gaze on the magma pool. Using the language exclusive to dragons, it asked Lyra inside the pool, "What are you doing?"Adrian and the couple watched from the side. After Thalia approached, the magma pool surged twice."What did Lyra say?" Sion asked anxiously.Thalia remained silent for two seconds, then grimaced."What did she say?" Sion walked up to Thalia's side."That mirror... It's not used to reflect dragon souls but to condense dragon souls!" Thalia's face turned grim."What does that mean?" Adrian asked."It means that she will complete the transformation in a shorter time, but the consequence is... She will be left with many side effects. Although she can complete the transformation..." "Lyra! Why would you do this?!" Sion shouted anxiously. He
Orders from above could come at any time, commanding them to take action against Adrian."Why are they all staring at us like that?" Thalia asked anxiously.In just one day, the attitude of the people from the three villages toward them had changed, making Thalia anxious."I fought with the three chiefs yesterday. Otherwise, did you think you could leave so casually and come back?" Adrian said casually.Thalia's expression turned grim as it turned to look at Adrian. Its gaze was like that of someone looking at a lunatic."Is it worth it for that dragon?" Thalia asked incredulously.Adrian chuckled but did not answer.Lyra had provided him with a lot of help, and Adrian hoped to help her as much as he could. This repaying kindness with kindness and revenge with revenge was something he felt Thalia, or rather the mysterious dark dragon, didn’t understand.Seeing Adrian bring Thalia back, the three chiefs, who had moved to another building, stared at the pair although they did not
Upon hearing his words, Adrian nodded slightly. He had indeed infringed upon the interests of others after all. What was crucial right now was to stall for time, not engage in a life-or-death struggle with the other party. Such a situation was something he didn't want to see.So, he turned to Thalia and smiled, saying indifferently, "Perhaps I have a way to help repair its dragon soul."Thalia's eyes widened. When it set off for the secret realm, it had prepared for the worst. It was just taking its chances, and being able to come back from there with half its life intact was already a good result. But Adrian said he could help it repair its dragon soul.Thalia couldn’t believe him, but...who knew? After all, Adrian was always someone who could work miracles.As for Alistair and the others, they were equally shocked after hearing this.Fynn sneered disdainfully. "If repairing a dragon soul were so easy, would Alistair be so angry?"Adrian retorted in an even more contemptuous ton
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