“What?!" Rudolf was shocked. His eyes widened, and his mouth hung open in disbelief. "Mr. Frosch…"Frosch interrupted Rudolph with a slap. The dumbfounded Rudolph stood frozen, a cupped hand over his cheek.Meanwhile, Adrian looked at the unfolding situation before him with interest.Frosch reprimanded Rudolph coldly, "Do you think I'm a fool? I know what happened. You were the one who started the trouble first, so why are you playing the victim and falsely accusing him? Have you no shame?!" Rudolf was initially stunned, but he soon was overwhelmed by his rage. He had not expected Frosch to take on Adrian's side, but there was nothing he could do. Gritting his teeth, he said, "Fine, fine! Just you wait, Adrian! I'll remember this! Hmph!"With that, Rudolph turned and slunk away. It was not until he had disappeared that Adrian breathed a sigh of relief. After all, he did not want the conflict to escalate. Even if he was capable of taking them all on his own, he knew it was better
However, Adrian refused to accept the crystals. "But this is our token of gratitude," Lamar and Frosch insisted. Adrian calmly said, "It's okay. If you truly want to thank me, then do me a favor.""Whatever you need," Lamar replied. Adrian then briefly explained his reason for coming here and also told them about the separation from his companions. He added, "I hope you can help me find my friends.""That's a small matter!" Frosch chuckled.The Webers were considered a big family in the Dragon Domain, so finding a few people would be easy."You can count on us for this matter, Mr. Adrian!" Lamar affirmed."I'll leave it to you then," Adrian said."No problem. You've done us a huge favor. It's only right for us to do something for you."Everyone chimed in agreement.Adrian stayed at the Weber residence. Since he had nothing to do, he got some information from the Webers to understand more about the Dragon Domain. He learned from the Webers' records that the Dragon Domain h
Frosch sighed. "The three families have been competing with each other for a long time. Initially, my family was slightly stronger than the others but because they obtained the power of the Evil Dragons, their strength caught up and is now almost on par with ours.""I see,” Adrian said thoughtfully.Lamar piped up, "Don't worry, Mr. Adrian. This matter concerns you as much as it concerns us. Since we've encountered it, we can't just stand idly by. After all, it also affects our safety too. It's just that…""Just what?""They already possess some of the power of the Nine Dragon Spirits. It poses a certain threat to us, so I hope you can help us out," Lamar said earnestly. "No problem. Just tell me what you want me to do," Adrian said. "We need you to help us create a weapon.” Lamar then proceeded to tell Adrian about the weapon.After listening to Lamar, Adrian's eyes lit up. According to Lamar’s description, the ancestors of the family had left behind a weapon crafting manual.
It seemed like nobody trusted Russell. "Hmph, it appears that your ambition is limited. We're now in a precarious situation. If we don't join forces, we may very well be destroyed by the enemy!" Russell said seriously. After pondering for a moment, the people from the Shermans finally made a decision."Okay, let’s work together."Truth be told, all of them were powerful in their own right. If they worked together, their power would increase. As soon as they reached an agreement, they launched another attack on the Webers.*A scout came to report to Frosch. "Mr. Frosch! Monsters are attacking us!”"Monsters? Everyone, prepare for battle!" Frosch ordered.Besides the three families, there were also many monsters in this area. Although they were not commonly seen, these monsters were quite troublesome. But nobody expected the monsters to attack them now. Frosch had no other choice but to order everyone to defend. "Mr. Frosch, where do these monsters come from?" Adrian asked.
A group of people appeared before the Webers—the berserkers who had been empowered through the Nine Dragon Spirits’ energy.The berserkers roared wildly and charged at the Webers. However, Frosch and his allies did not falter even in the face of such ferocity. In fact, they held the upper hand due to their greater strength."Charge!" Frosch shouted. Wielding his sword, he effortlessly cut down every enemy in his path.After dealing with the last berserker, Frosch breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly returned home with his troops and approached Adrian."Mr. Adrian, we've wiped out all the berserkers.""Good!" Adrian nodded in satisfaction.With the berserkers defeated, Adrian no longer had anything to worry about."Now, I need you to gather some elite warriors to protect Lamar,” Adrian ordered."No problem," Frosch replied, showing full trust in Adrian's instructions. He immediately set out to fulfill the task diligently.After Frosch left, Adrian felt relieved. Everything was
Frosch then returned and asked, "What should we do next, Mr. Adrian?" Adrian pondered for a moment before replying, "There's not much we can do. Regardless, our top priority now is to eliminate the Shermans and Mulfords.""You're right." Frosch nodded. "If we don't deal with them, they will pose a significant crisis to us in the future. So, how should we deal with them?" "You don't need to worry about that," Adrian said. He believed that everyone had their role to play, and Frosch's task was to protect Lamar.Suddenly, an imposing voice rang out from outside. "Are you a coward, Adrian?! Stop hiding and come out and face me!"Adrian was taken aback when he heard the voice. "Oh?" He turned his gaze toward the source of the voice.Outside the barrier stood numerous troops, giving off an imposing aura. Among these troops were two figures who seemed to be leaders. With just one glance, Adrian recognized them as Russell and Brian.Brian Sherman was at the pinnacle of level eight, wh
In an instant, the opponent arrived before Adrian and swiftly launched a powerful attack with a raised hand. The force of the strike was unmatched.Adrian couldn't help but shudder. Despite the opponent's strength being merely at the advanced eighth level, underestimating him was unwise. His power held terrifying potential.At that moment, a heavy scent of blood permeated the surroundings, causing Adrian to tremble. The odor unsettled him deeply as if it were turning his soul upside down. Were he not resilient, he would not have been able to endure the assault.Consequently, Adrian sharpened his focus and unleashed a punch at his opponent. His strike was exceptionally fierce, albeit not employing his full strength, it still startled the opponent.Boom! The bloody aura surrounding them swiftly expanded in all directions, seemingly impervious to Adrian's attack. It appeared as though Adrian's punch could pierce Brian in the next moment. However, his punch never connected.At that
For them, this battle undoubtedly ranked as the most intense experience they had ever faced.Meanwhile, anger flared in Adrian's eyes. In their previous clash, Adrian had failed to take down Brian. This time, he was resolved not to let Brian off easily. He was determined to eliminate the latter.Once more, Adrian shouted and unleashed a formidable force at his opponent. Although the move mirrored his previous attack, its power was several times more terrifying and potent."Let’s see how you escape this time!" Adrian roared.Brian suddenly felt a staggering sense of oppression. The sheer power of Adrian's attack posed a considerable threat to him. Such force wasn't something ordinary individuals could muster. Without ample preparation, Brian knew he'd be in dire straits.With a cold snort, Brian retorted, "Do you believe I'm weak simply because I held back?"Brian activated his power, channeling all his strength into defense. Countless forces surged out, immediately intertwining t
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