The leader spurted out a mouthful of blood and died on the spot. "He's dead! He was a high-level fighter at the first stage of the Celestial Forge Stage! How could he be killed so easily? Who is that man?!" one of the men in black clothes shouted."You can't blame me. He was the one who wanted to kill me first. I believe you all are reasonable people, right?" Adrian smiled, but he was aware that reasoning with these people was futile. Just as he expected, one of the men in black clothes glared at him and shouted, "How dare you kill one of us, you brat! You're gonna pay for what you did!" "You better be careful, young man," the man in green clothes said.Adrian glanced at him and said, "Thank you, but these scoundrels are nothing to fear."He looked at the group in black and brandished his sword again. In an instant, their faces turned pale, and several miserable screams rang out. More than half of the men in black clothes in the area had been eliminated, leaving only a few pal
After that, the man led Adrian back to their place. Along the way, Adrian learned that the man's name was Lamar Weber, and he belonged to the Weber family. The Webers were a tribe in this region. However, they were not clear about the name of the region, and they just referred to it as the "Dragon Domain.”Adrian believed this place was likely the legendary burial ground of the nine dragons. It seemed he had come to the right place. He just had not expected humans to inhabit this place."Speaking of which, wouldn't this mean that I made the Shermans your enemies since I killed those people?" Adrian asked.Lamar glanced at him and shook his head. He let out a bitter smile and said, "You don't need to worry about that. After all, they're already our enemies." Adrian asked, "What's going on? And it seems like they have been chasing after you. Why is that?"Lamar looked into the distance and said, "It's because of wealth and treasures.""Wealth and treasures?" Adrian asked. Lamar
“Mr. Adrian—"Before Lamar could finish, Adrian interjected, "Don't worry. I'll handle this."Seeing Adrian stepping forward, the Shermans were enraged. One of them said angrily, "Who do you think you are, kid?!" Adrian replied with a smile, "I'm the murderer you're looking for."The Shermans were momentarily surprised that Adrian had stepped forward. They glared at him and said, "Alright then. We've been looking for you for a long time, and we didn't expect you to step up voluntarily. Prepare to die!"With those words, they charged at Adrian. "It seems like you have no idea who you're messing with, you arrogant fools!" Adrian said. Suddenly, the entire area was engulfed in a menacing atmosphere, and all of the attackers were horrified. "What... What is this..." Before they could do anything, the sword in Adrian's hand turned into a streak of light and came straight at them."Shit! Defend yourselves!" one of them exclaimed in horror. At the same time, he mustered up his
"Alright," Lamar began to say, "We should repay kindness with kindness. What's more, you saved my life. Though I may not be a good person, I'm someone who knows how to repay kindness. I don't have much to offer in return, but I can show you three items I’ve acquired. If there's anything you like, feel free to take it as a token of my gratitude."With that, Lamar took out an emblem from his pocket. It was goldenn color, finely crafted, and adorned with intricate patterns. It seemed to belong to a person of considerable taste and likely held great significance."What's this?" Adrian asked."This emblem belongs to a powerful fighter of the past," Lamar replied."Ah, I see." Adrian nodded. After setting the emblem aside, Lamar produced a damaged dagger. Unlike an ordinary dagger, it bore signs of age and wear. Despite its worn exterior though, it exuded an exceptional aura. One could see at a single glance that it was a treasured item."This is a damaged ancient dagger. I'm not enti
If it weren't for their strikingly similar features, signaling that they were siblings, others would surely assume there was something going on between them."Enough! We have a guest!" Lamar said. It was only then the girl realized another man was standing beside Lamar. She stuck out her tongue at Lamar before directing her attention to Adrian. Upon seeing him, her expression shifted to one of disappointment as if something she had been eagerly anticipating did not meet her expectations."He’s the one who saved you, Lamar?" the girl asked in disbelief. The girl before Adrian was Lamar's sister, Pamela Weber. Lamar had mentioned that Pamela had a great admiration for strong people and was eagerly awaiting Adrian's arrival. However, it seemed to Adrian that Pamela was rather disappointed when she saw him. After all, Adrian looked frail and delicate, not at all like someone who could defeat those from the Sherman family."Mind your words, Pamela!" Lamar scolded, "If it weren't for
"Okay, thank you." Adrian nodded, grateful to have a place to stay. Moreover, the Webers were fairly well off, and their house was much better than those of ordinary families. Adrian saw no need to ask for anything more."Mr. Adrian, it wasn’t easy for me to get back here alive. I believe my father has been worried for a long time, so I need to report to him. You rest for now. If you need anything, just ask the servants or find Pam," Lamar said."My room isn't far from yours. If you need anything, just shout my name," Pamela added.“Okay."The siblings exited the room. Once they were gone, Adrian carefully inspected the room's furnishings. It was decorated with antique bronze wood furniture adorned with intricate patterns. The furnishings were simple yet they exude an air of grandeur. It was evident that the Webers were wealthy.A sarcastic voice rang out from behind Adrian while he was admiring the room. "You’re the guest Lamar brought back?"Turning around, Adrian saw a young
Before Rudolph could finish his sentence, Adrian punched him in the face.Rudolph’s face swelled up as blood dripped from the corner of his mouth. Adrian had no intention of confronting Rudolf since the latter was weak. However, Rudolph’s words were too disrespectful and infuriating. Even someone as patient as Adrian could not tolerate being insulted. Since Rudolf refused to back down, he might as well teach him a lesson.Besides, he would not have ended up here if he hadn’t saved Lamar. Even if Lamar blamed him, Adrian would not regret his actions.*"So, you're saying this young man saved you from the Shermans?" Frosch seemed skeptical as he listened to Lamar's report."Yes, Father. He's now resting in the guest room. I can bring him here so you can meet him," Lamar replied respectfully.Suddenly, a panicked voice came from outside the room. "Mr. Frosch! Something bad happened!"Frosch Weber raised his head and saw a servant rushing into the room."What's the matter?""Mr. R
"Are you planning to attack me?" Adrian asked coldly.Although the group were terrified by Adrian's swift victory over Rudolf, they were Rudolf's subordinates and dared not retreat without his command."Do you guys want to die that badly?" Adrian asked again. He took a step forward, and simultaneously, a surge of power emanated from him. Even though he did not fully unleash it, his energy was still strong enough to make everyone in the vicinity cower in fear."What's going on here?"A sharp voice interrupted the standoff. At the same time, a powerful pressure descended upon them and Adrian felt a chill down his spine. Following the direction of the voice, he saw a figure slowly coming toward them. As the man approached the group, the oppressive aura emanating from him became palpable, announcing him as an extremely formidable person.Frosch had an imposing demeanor, and his presence made it difficult for those around him to breathe. However, Adrian did not appear too intimidated.
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