"You know who I am?" Adrian asked."Of course I do! You were the one who captured Sandstone and Leafall for Silverboa!" Hearing this, Adrian nodded slightly. Although gender equality was advocated in this era, females were naturally at a disadvantage in terms of physical strength. Therefore, female soldiers were not common in the border army. And this girl looked like a commander, which was even rarer. Adrian thought that she would leave after saying hello, but he underestimated her enthusiasm."Are you going to Obscura to help the empire capture the Northsea Island?" The girl plopped down beside Adrian.Adrian nodded calmly in response.The girl was as excited as a fan meeting her favorite celebrity. "I knew it! There are rumors in the army that you're the candidate for the next Great Commander. Only you can respond as such when we encounter difficulties."Adrian was speechless. This girl didn't carry herself like a professional border army soldier. Instead, she resembled a sta
However, whether it was seeing the spaceship plummet or discovering that the woman was a ghost, Adrian felt nothing, let alone being afraid. He decisively beheaded Autumn, but there was not even a trace of blood from her neck. Even after being beheaded, Autumn continued to blink at Adrian.Seeing her strange and eerie smile, Adrian felt a chill run down his spine. Although he had killed countless people in his life, his experience in fighting against ghosts and wild spirits was too few. These entities had unique methods and were difficult to predict, much like this spaceship crash. No one knew how she had managed to infiltrate the crew and cause the spaceship to crash.Adrian felt helpless. He glanced out of the window and saw nothing but the vast expanse of the sea, indicating that the spaceship was only a short distance from the water’s surface."Get lost,” he commanded.Adrian didn't yet know how to deal with this entity, so he used the Divine Frost Slayer Blade to ruthlessly st
The ship was a considerable distance away—at least fifteen kilometers. Even with Adrian's speed, it would take all his effort to catch up to it. But since he had already glimpsed a chance to escape, he naturally wouldn't let it slip by.After leaving the plank, Adrian leaped across the water. He occasionally used his energy to skim the surface, causing waves to ripple outward as he made his way toward the ship."I will find a way to kill you if you continue to harass me," Adrian said coldly when he felt the sensation of being followed increasing.Autumn wasn't planning on letting him go.Adrian frowned. The surroundings were serene with stars, moons, and boundless seawater. But because of the entity's presence, everything seemed extremely sinister. "You’ve been wanting to kill me for a long time, haven’t you? But I know about you," Adrian said contemptuously, "The white dragon sent you, didn’t it? Wild spirit of Obscura, don't you know that Silverboa will wipe you all out one day
The luxuriously-dressed middle-aged woman became anxious. However, the stern-looking man sitting beside her continued to calmly sip his tea."Marc Wainwright! If something happens to Lucy, I’ll make you pay!" the woman shouted."Really now..." the man, Marc, sighed.The woman then stood up from her seat and instructed the servant girl, "Call for help, Sammy! Find someone to bring Lucy back!""Yes, madam!" Sammy left the room, found several crew members responsible for the ship’s miscellaneous tasks, and hurriedly led them toward the deck.The middle-aged woman also walked out of her room and followed them. But when the cabin door opened, nothing else could be seen apart from the raging wind and waves....Adrian had lost count of how many heavy waves he had broken through, and his Vital Energy was nearly depleted. If it weren't for the massive ship ahead, he would have given up the pursuit and found a way to kill Autumn first."Don't run away! Keep playing with me!" Autumn call
The crewmate, John, felt somewhat panicked. He had just been promoted from a sailor to third mate of the ship this year. He had finally gained a decent life, but if something happened to the Wainwright daughter while he was on duty, nobody could stop the Wainwrights' wrath from coming down on him.John looked at Marc uneasily, and sure enough, Marc became far from as gentle as he appeared.Marc exploded in rage. "If you can't find my daughter, I'll feed you to the fish!""But Mr. Marc, Ms. Lucy might’ve jumped into the sea. After all, the waves were huge—"Marc’s Vital Energy surged as he slapped John.After rolling across the ground for a while, John managed to get up while holding his face. Judging from the condensed Vital Energy, Marc was a formidable Grandmaster."I'll give you one last chance. Heaven help me if you don’t find my Lucy!" Marc scowled.John felt hopeless. His surrounding crew members also felt uneasy. Although they felt that this matter had nothing to do with
The Rollins family, Larissa’s maternal family, was the top family in the southeast region in terms of combat abilities. The Wainwrights, on the other hand, were a scholarly family that later ventured into business and established a sizable fortune. Although Marc was not as ignorant in the art of fighting as his ancestors, he was still no match for Larissa, the most outstanding successor of the Rollinses in the past century.Plop!Marc fell into the water and disappeared from sight.Sammy murmured, "Madam, Mr. Marc…”"Hmph! If he doesn’t find Lucy, he might as well not come up. Nobody is to interfere!" Larissa huffed.Although Larissa was dressed in luxurious attire, she looked like a wild beast of the wildest jungle when she was upset. Others lowered their heads, trembling in fear. An aura of dominance enveloped the entire deck, and no one dared to speak.A few seconds later, Larissa frowned as someone appeared on the sea surface two to three hundred meters away. The person wasn'
John was blocking Adrian's path. The latter had intended to blend into the crowd and take a downwind ship to Obscura. However, this plan had gone up in smoke."Didn’t you see me coming out of the sea?" Adrian said plainly.John was speechless. Of course, he saw Adrian come out of the sea, but no normal person would do such a thing."You should be a guest of our ship, but I'm in charge of the upper-class cabins and I've never seen you before." John’s confusion stemmed from this.Although the possibility was very slim, it couldn't be ruled out that someone had plotted a sinister hero-rescues-damsel plan against the Wainwright daughter. In the chaos of the storm, this person might have relied on their fighting skills to launch an attack from the middle and lower-class cabins, thus dragging Lucy into the water and then rescuing her, all to achieve his goals.The key question was how this young man appeared in the middle of the ocean and rescued Lucy. Only guests from the upper-class r
The surrounding passengers sighed in relief."Lucy’s fine, Howard. I'll stay with her. All of you should head back inside. The situation is still unstable, so everyone should be cautious," Larissa said politely. "Okay.”Most of the people in the first-class cabin knew each other, Even if they did not, they had heard each other's name. Many people looked at Larissa with curiosity and awe. When they heard her words, they dispersed one after another.The man dressed in white was called Howard Grantt. He also reluctantly left the deck with his entourage.After feeling that the outsiders had all left, Lucy opened one eye. Seeing her mother glaring at her coldly, she felt a pang of guilt. Sitting up on the waterlogged deck, she looked around and asked curiously, "Did you save me?"Larissa hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Who else would it be?""Hmph! Why bother saving me? It would have been better if I died!" Lucy said.Sammy replied, "What are you talking about, Ms. Lucy? Ever
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