It felt as if the entire city halted to a stop for Adrian.The citizens stopped working on their tasks so they could focus on the event that was about to take place at north Swallowston’s public square.Lessons at school were also stopped. The televisions hanging on the wall of the classrooms were playing the news.All the students silently watched the domineering War Legate Draco in his military uniform on the screen, and Juno was no exception.Her eyes were filled with the light of patriotism as she stared at the television in her classroom. She could feel her blood boiling even though she was just a young girl.The students in the class were silently cheering on War Legate Draco.To enlighten the students about today’s event, the teacher said, “Students, this man on the screen is our war legate, War Legate Draco. He had hunted down and killed the Luposians a few days ago for stirring up trouble in Swallowston.“The school has just received notification from above that the Lup
Watching the assassins get closer and closer, Adrian remained steadfast as he heard the chants cheering him on and the whirring of the drones above him.At that moment, Samantha covered her mouth with both hands, realizing that everything had changed.Her husband truly was the strongest man in the world!He was the heroic man called Draco, who controls Wyvern Peak, protects his country, and had an extremely powerful legacy. So much so that everyone knew who he was.‘He’s the legate… I’m sure of it now.’Samantha never connected Adrian to being the legate before, but she suddenly recalled how Adrian had indeed told her that he was the legate when he first returned. However, she had not believed him at the time.After taking in a deep breath, Samantha wiped her tears and said in a low voice, “Go get ‘em, Legate.”She knew that countless countries from the outer regions were watching Adrian’s battle too. This battle would decide their country’s fate.If Adrian lost, everyone would
“He’s doing it!”Countless screams could be heard throughout the city.“He’s making his move! He looks so cool!”“Oh, my God! How is he able to move so quickly?!”“I’m sure he must be God reincarnated! That speed is just incredible!”Everyone covered their mouths as they witnessed Adrian spring into action after having stood so still just a moment ago.Meanwhile, Samantha saw Adrian charge directly into the volley of bullets. Behind him, he had left behind a mirage of himself as he swiftly jumped up and down, instantly covering the more than a hundred meters between him and his enemies.On the other hand, everyone else saw the legate dodging bullet after bullet at a speed so fast that they had to replay the recording in slow motion.Thanks to this video function, they were able to see how Adrian continuously brushed past the bullets while moving forward as quickly as lightning.Immediately after that, he lifted his guns and spread them wide open.Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!!!Mo
The thunderous applause was accompanied by deafening cheers.After all, the legate had just killed all of the assassins sent by the top three assassin organizations right before everyone’s eyes.This was a glorious achievement and an unparalleled honor. The War Legate Draco’s reputation had now traveled far and wide as the strongest war legate that hails from Navia.This moment would go down in history!Countless people were cheering and celebrating on Adrian’s behalf. The legate had not only proven his own prowess, but also how powerful Navia was to the outer regions. He had proven that the soldiers of Navia were all courageous, fearless, and proud.Samantha’s hands clasped her mouth as she heard the cheers and applause coming from all directions, soaking everything in.Time seemed to have stopped at that very moment.A female reporter stood before the camera and cheered in a passionate voice. Excited, she yelled, “Did you see that?! The legate killed all of the assassins from
Without saying a word to Samantha, Adrian turned around and said to Lucas, “Gather the corpses and throw them all into Luposia’s borders. Also, send another team to the outer regions. Warn them that we’ll throw everything we have at them should Luposia commit the same mistake.”“Yes, sir,” Lucas replied.“And get me out of here,” Adrian said.When Lucas waved his hand, an ordinary-looking jeep drove toward them.Adrian gestured toward Barry, who was some ways away, to stay behind and help out before getting into the jeep with Samantha.Everything returned to normal after the jeep pulled away from the scene.The legate disappeared after eliminating all the assassins. As it stood, nobody had seen his true face yet. He would only reveal his eyes whenever he showed up, which was why nobody knew what he looked like.The battle was over, and Lucas and his men cleaned up the battlefield while Adrian and Samantha left.***Adrian took a deep breath as the car sped away. After taking o
Women had a habit of overthinking things.Samantha was beginning to let her thoughts run wild. At that moment, she could see how great the distance between them was—with one being a great hero, while the other was nothing more than an ordinary woman.How could the two of them possibly be a good match for one another?Adrian did not answer her question directly. Instead, he held her hands and said, “The way I see it, a woman who’s willing to wait for me for seven whole years is definitely no ordinary woman.“Stop those silly thoughts of yours.”Samantha fell silent and buried her face into his chest.The couple soon arrived home. Rue was sitting on the sofa when Samantha called out, “We’re home, Mother.”Rue sprung to her feet and heaved a sigh of relief when she saw Adrian in one piece. “Are you okay, my son?” Adrian nodded.“Huh? Why do you sound like you already know about his identity?” Samantha sounded slightly startled as she asked.Rue heaved a sigh and grabbed Samanth
Rue knew that Samantha must have a lot of things to say to Adrian after all they have been through.After all, Rue was a woman who had gone through a similar experience. It was only natural that she knew when it was time for her to excuse herself.As Adrian and Samantha returned to their room, Rue rode her motorcycle to the market. On the way there, she gave Adaline a call, telling her to return home as soon as her classes were over.***Samantha sat by the bedside, her face slightly reddened and stiff like when she first married into the family.This was probably due to Adrian’s true identity.For a moment, she felt as though she was facing a complete stranger after finding out that Adrian was the legate. She felt like she needed to face him all over again.“What’s the matter?” Adrian asked when he saw how stiff she was.Samantha’s earlobes reddened. She turned around and stared at Adrian for a long time before she suddenly threw herself into his arms and they both fell onto t
When Rue returned with the groceries that afternoon, Samantha joined her in the kitchen to help prepare dinner.Adrian did not stay home for long. He headed back out to the Battle Warrior Department and was there the entire afternoon.Samantha naturally did not interfere now that she knew about Adrian’s job. Instead, she stayed home to prepare dinner and waited for him to return.The ladies prepared a scrumptious meal for that night, and when it was almost evening, Rue said, “Juno’s about to finish school, Sam. I’ll handle the rest myself. You go ahead and pick her up.”“I’ll just give Adrian a call and tell him to pick Juno. He should be on his way back anyhow.”Samantha then picked up her phone and called Adrian, asking him to pick Juno up from school.After hanging up the call, Adrian headed to Swallowston High and waited at the entrance. After waiting for just five minutes, Juno came out in her wheelchair, chatting away happily with her friends.When she saw Adrian, she said
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