Numerous forces surged forward, sweeping away the bats. Yet, despite his efforts, Adrian noticed an increasing number of bats converging toward their location in the field. Witnessing this, Adrian felt a slight chill."You think that'll work on me?" Adrian remained undaunted as his power surged forth.As he spoke, Adrian suddenly felt a mysterious force infiltrating his body. His heart skipped a beat, sensing that he was being hurt. His movements became sluggish, filling Adrian with a sense of unease."Damn it!" Adrian realized that Biran had poisoned him.The numerous bats, each incredibly powerful, were venomous, capable of poisoning their target while they were distracted. Brian intended to exploit this method to kill Adrian.Seeing Adrian frown, Brian seemed pleased, bursting into wild laughter. "Hahaha! Kid, do you finally understand my power? And now, it's time for my counterattack!"Brian grew arrogant, blatantly underestimating Adrian. His sole purpose was to eliminate Ad
"Damn it..."The Mulfords and the Shermans were awestruck by this unstoppable power. Despite their fury, they refused to concede defeat. After all the effort they had invested, surrendering now would render everything in vain."Die!"They bellowed, surging forward with boundless power. Instantly, a bloody aura erupted. Within the crimson mist, the entire Dragon Realm trembled violently. Even Adrian sensed it. A potent aura emanated from an unknown source, swiftly spreading across the entire area."What the..."Adrian immediately sensed that something was amiss. He gazed skyward, discerning the issue at hand. Turbulent clouds churned above the dome, their blood-red hue hinting at the contained boundless bloody aura. Within this aura, a colossal figure resembling a dragon loomed ominously."I-It’s the Nine Dragon Spirits!" Adrian exclaimed.Being in this place meant he had to remain vigilant against the emergence of the Nine Dragon Spirits. However, they had never manifested until
Around the dragon phantom, an endless sea of attacks ensued. While they appeared fierce, Adrian effortlessly devoured and absorbed them as they neared him."Rrraaagh!" The dragon phantom churned amid the clouds and mist.Suddenly, the phantom opened its maw and launched a ferocious attack at Adrian. This assault, several times stronger than Adrian's, unleashed a terrifying beam of light that tore through space before crashing heavily onto Adrian."Mr. Adrian!" Lamar shouted.Without hesitation, Lamar hurled his weapon into the sky, where it exploded and transformed into a beam of light poised to envelop Adrian. However, the beam of light proved unable to withstand the opponent's ferocious attacks and was promptly shattered.Adrian was swiftly overwhelmed by the opponent's onslaught, yet Lamar remained undeterred. Recognizing the futility of his attack, he prepared to soar into the sky to rush to Adrian's aid. But at that moment, Frosch and a few others quickly intervened to stop L
"Tell us!"Everyone was intrigued. Adrian paused for a moment, organized his thoughts, and then proceeded to explain the situation. While enduring the opponent's attacks earlier, he had been quietly observing the opponent's condition. He sensed that the individual's body contained a formidable dragon power. Therefore, he inferred that the dragon phantom should be one of the dragon souls among the Nine Dragon Spirits.Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked. If only one dragon soul possessed such terrifying power, then how formidable would the combined power of the nine dragons be? Everyone fell silent for a while."But I still have doubts. If that was a dragon soul, why didn't it annihilate us? Instead, it left," Lamar wondered aloud.In fact, everyone was confused by this. They were puzzled about the actions of the dragon soul, not understanding why it behaved in such a manner."Perhaps because its strength isn’t complete," Adrian analyzed, "During our fight, I realized that the
After experiencing such a terrifying battle, everyone was tired. It was time to rest. However, Adrian and the others couldn't let go of their grudges, especially Adrian.While Alfie was resting, Adrian sought him out and said, "I have something I want to ask you, Alfie.""What is it?”"I want to know what happened to you after you fell into the Dragon Realm."Alfie answered without hesitation. He told Adrian that upon entering the Dragon Realm, his group got scattered. Fortunately, since they had been marching in formation before, they didn't stray too far apart. Apart from two apprentices who tragically died due to their inadequate training, everyone else remained unharmed.Eventually, they managed to regroup. Once they were together, they began searching for Adrian. They found some markings on the ground, assuming they were left by Adrian. However, this led them into an ambush by the Shermans.Observing their well-trained demeanor, the Shermans captured them, intending to sacri
Seeing Lamar calm down, Frosch stepped forward slowly. While he didn't allow Lamar to take the lead, he himself moved forward with determination.Upon witnessing this, Alfie exclaimed, "Mr. Frosch!"But Frosch ignored him and pushed open the door.Creak…Although there were many people outside the door, these people understood they were facing the formidable Frosch. When the door opened, they all became more alert."Where's Alfie? Why isn't he coming out? Is he scared of us?" the leader of the group sneered."What's there to be afraid of? Do you think I'm scared of you?" a voice said as a figure emerged from the distance.The one who spoke wasn't Frosch, but Alfie. He looked heroic, and his sharp purple-gold spear emitted a terrifying gleam. His gaze was piercingly sharp.As Alfie's mocking words rang out, the black-clothed man scowled, his expression turning cold. "You’re finally showing yourself! You’re dead meat!""We’ll see who’s the last one standing today," Alfie retorte
This time, Alfie went straight for the black-clothed leader. In theory, Alfie's strength far surpassed that of his opponent. With such a fierce attack, he didn't give the black-clothed man a chance to resist.However, at that moment, the black-clothed man merely smirked. "Stand down."Instantly, Alfie's body softened, and he collapsed to the ground, his strength vanishing in an instant. Alfie couldn't believe it. "H-How is this possible?" He attempted to rise but found himself unable to move."Alfie!" Lamar, seeing his friend in danger, leaped forward to rescue him. However, he weakened too and fell beside Alfie.Next, it was Frosch and the others... All of them collapsed, gasping for breath. Everyone looked at the black-clothed man and saw his eerie smile."You... You’re behind this!" Alfie managed to utter.The black-clothed man sneered and approached Alfie. "I thought you were quite capable. Heh, you're so arrogant. I want to see how a bird with broken wings can fly!" He inten
Adrian didn't even need his sword to deal with the black-clothed man.The black-clothed man struggled to get up, coughing up blood several times. But even so, he refused to yield. "Hmph, it doesn't matter if I perish here today. You're all doomed anyway!"With that declaration, an urgent rush of footsteps came from afar. Undoubtedly, more enemies were coming."Let's retreat!" Adrian declared without hesitation.Considering their numerical disadvantage, lingering would only exacerbate their perilous situation. Frosch and the others voiced no objections. At this juncture, they had to prioritize the bigger picture. Where there was life, there was hope. As long as they remained alive, a day would come when they could rise again."Follow this road eastward. There's a forest thirty miles ahead. We'll meet there before dawn!" Adrian instructed.Alfie sensed something was amiss. "Before dawn? What are you planning, Mr. Adrian? Aren't you coming with us?"Adrian didn't conceal his intent
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