This situation caught the lower deck passengers off guard. They hadn't anticipated Adrian daring to threaten them in this manner.Someone lowered their head to gaze at the white sword energy wrapped around their neck, and shivers ran down their spine. Despite being lower deck passengers, they weren't ignorant; they were quite familiar with such threats. This group of people was nearly terrified out of their wits, and the previously noisy scene suddenly quieted down."How dare you… We're passengers of this ship too! You can't treat us like this!" someone said, their voice trembling.Another person added, "Hey Grandmasters, shouldn't you do something for the passengers when he's treating us like this?"At this point, they finally remembered that they were not the owners but passengers of this ship. But the two Grandmasters just shrugged. "Do you think the two of us are a match for him?" they asked matter-of-factly.In fact, they were powerless against Adrian. Even among Grandmaste
The current crisis had not completely subsided because the ghost was still wreaking havoc on the upper decks of the ship."Why aren't we going up now?" a Grandmaster asked."They kicked me down here, so I have to wait for them to invite me back up," Adrian replied.The Grandmaster nodded, and he and his companion respectfully stepped back. They had heard about Adrian's feat of leaving two deep cracks in the ship’s hull. Initially skeptical, witnessing Adrian envelop so many people with his sword energy solidified their belief. Adrian was a terrifying person far stronger than they had imagined.Under Adrian's guidance, the middle-deck passengers found a place to settle down. Meanwhile, the lower-deck passengers were thoroughly intimidated by Adrian's actions and dared not speak anymore. Consequently, the lower deck fell into an eerie silence.Adrian approached the middle-deck passengers and asked them, "What happened up there?"Someone, seeming calmer than the others, quickly resp
Upon seeing Anthony's reaction, Adrian understood what was on his mind. However, he remained silent."Um... Mr. Adrian, we've proven that the previous incident was just a misunderstanding. I hope you can come with me now to help deal with the ghost," Anthony whispered.Adrian sneered and shook his head. "Your voice is too low. I can't hear you."Anthony found himself speechless, feeling as though Adrian was blatantly attempting to humiliate him in front of everyone. Yet, amidst their exchange, people were perishing. With no alternative, Anthony had to raise his voice and reiterate his statement to Adrian.Another commotion swept through the crowd as they came to realize the truth in Adrian's earlier words. Adrian observed their reactions with a cold sneer; lying had never been his preference.After Anthony finished speaking, he awaited Adrian's response with anticipation. Meanwhile, the middle and lower deck passengers also directed their gazes toward Adrian. It dawned on them tha
"Are you trying to gather everyone here?" one of the Grandmasters asked in a whisper, to which Adrian nodded in affirmation.In truth, Adrian harbored lingering doubts regarding the effectiveness of the Spectral Snare against Autumn. Hence, meticulous preparation was imperative. He couldn't bear the thought of the entire ship succumbing to the ghost's wrath; thus, he deemed it necessary for all the Grandmasters from the upper deck to descend to the lower deck. By doing so, they could evade further encounters with Autumn, focusing instead on safeguarding themselves and the hundreds of individuals occupying the lower and middle decks. Only then could Adrian devote his undivided attention to confronting Autumn head-on.A few minutes later, Howard dashed down from the upper deck, accompanied by a retinue of over ten crew members, his expression fraught with panic. Upon catching sight of Adrian, he felt a surge of awkwardness, opting to avert his gaze and attempt entry into the lower deck
The surrounding individuals cast disdainful glares at Howard. Despite the discrepancy in their social standings, his deceitful actions of framing Adrian after the latter had saved his fiancee were perceived as utterly reprehensible."How shameless!" someone muttered indignantly under their breath.Howard's glare pierced through the crowd angrily, yet the voice seemed to reverberate from all directions, rendering it impossible to pinpoint the speaker amid the multitude of eyes fixed upon him. His guards were aware of the identity of the speaker, but in this pivotal moment, they found themselves preoccupied with weightier concerns. Moreover, they couldn't refute the truth in the accusation. Howard's actions were undeniably shameless.Several minutes later, Anthony had dutifully notified all surviving upper deck passengers, prompting over a hundred individuals to hastily descend the narrow corridor leading to the lower deck entrance. Upon encountering Adrian stationed at the threshold,
Adrian turned and spotted a crew member lying on the ground, covered in blood with a pale face. He quickly directed a surge of energy into the man's chest to sustain him.With a glance toward the adjacent corridor, where Autumn likely lay in ambush, Adrian's expression hardened. He nodded decisively and retrieved the Spectral Snare from his pocket."Adrian! Finally! You didn't anticipate me to be this powerful, did you?" Autumn in Sammy’s body materialized at the corridor's end, her blood-red eyes locking onto Adrian.Observing this, Adrian's smirk turned cold."Quit the charade! You've never stood a chance against me. With every soul I've absorbed, my strength has only grown!" Autumn yelled at Adrian, her voice hoarse and ghostly.Adrian chuckled, his gaze fixed on the Spectral Snare in his hand. Just as he was about to activate it, Autumn-Sammy vanished from sight and reappeared abruptly in front of him.Swish!Adrian swiftly unsheathed the Divine Frost Slayer Blade, intercept
In the next moment, a potent gust of wind assailed her from behind, but Autumn had no alternative but to press on. When she glanced back, she was stunned by the sight that met her eyes—the Spectral Snare now hovered in the air, steadily expanding in size.Autumn could no longer maintain her composure. Her once-present ruthlessness and madness now gave way to fear. Meanwhile, the Spectral Snare loomed ominously overhead. In a desperate bid, Autumn released a piercing scream that reverberated throughout the corridor, inducing a slight dizziness in Adrian. Those who were still conscious despite their injuries were swiftly rendered unconscious by her shrill cry.Upon hearing the scream, the occupants of the lower deck instinctively lifted their heads, casting their gazes toward the ceiling. Yet, they could not discern anything amiss. Apart from the lingering echo of the ghostly wail in the air, it appeared as though no other event had taken place.Larissa was taken aback by the scream,
Marc and Larissa exchanged looks. Their main concern now was to silence Howard.Howard thought, ‘Marc and Larissa are eighth-level Grandmasters, just like Adrian. If the ghost gets out of control and attacks, it's safest to stay close to them. But if Marc and Larissa only care about saving themselves, others could be in danger. I need to make their intentions known. Even if they want to escape, they must do so with everyone else. They can't leave everyone behind to face the enemy alone.’Under the scrutiny of the others, Marc put on a strained smile and remarked, "We should start considering our options before it's too late."After Howard brought their intentions to light, they had no option but to suggest a plan alongside the other passengers in the upper-class rooms."Mr. Marc is right. With the situation being this perilous, we need to brainstorm a solution," someone whispered.All eyes then shifted toward Howard. As the ship's owner, he surely had an escape plan.Howard sense
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