If hit, Adrian would be unable to wield his sword which would inevitably weaken his combat power. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. It looked as if Adrian could not dodge the attack in time, but in reality, he just did not feel the need to do so. "You're quite remarkable as a fighter, but you're still no match for me," Adrian remarked. His Draco Force shielded him from Clark's punch, rendering it ineffective and wounding Clark's hands instead."What are you?" Clark gasped, his face dark with suspicion. He failed to notice that the blood dripping from his fists was steadily flowing toward the statue."Rather than questioning my identity, why don't you turn around and look at what's behind you," Adrian suggested, pointing his sword toward the statue.Clark suddenly felt a stinging sensation in his hands. Looking down, he was horrified to see that his hands had dried up just like the desiccated corpses under the statue. All the moisture in his hand had vanished, leaving on
Invisible wind blades surged from all directions toward Adrian. Although he could not see these blades with his eyes, he could sense them with his energy. "Blade Tempest!" Adrian raised his sword and unleashed his attack. A barrage of sword energies fell from the sky like stars and shattered everything in the cathedral.However, the monster statue remained solidly intact despite more cracks appearing on its surface. It was evident that whatever force was behind it was still in effect, and Adrian could even see the shadowy figure within the statue.When Adrian looked up, the young man with white hair was still watching him with amusement, and Adrian's face sank. Ever since coming to this world, Adrian had regarded himself on the same level as a deity. It went without saying that he could not tolerate a deity from a humble locale looking at him with such eyes."Are you ready?" Adrian asked softly."For what?" The shadow behind the statue responded with a mocking tone."Are you pre
This time, Adrian didn't utilize his Ebony Shade. Instead, he simply raised his hand and reached slowly into the space before him. Then, his hand seemed to vanish from the air.Whether it was Adrian or the white-robed deity, both knew Adrian's hand had already transcended time and space, arriving in another world. In that world stood the white-robed youth. Just as the white-robed youth's hand had done before, Adrian's hand also traversed to another world, seizing the neck of his enemy.On the divine seat, a hand suddenly appeared before the being, gripping his neck with an indescribable force."Let go of me!”"Didn't I warn you to brace yourself for death? Haven't you realized yet?""Realized what?""That you're nothing but an ant in the presence of true gods."Boom!Above the utterly shattered temple, dark clouds churned. A bolt of lightning streaked across the sky, followed by belated thunder. After the thunder, the white-robed youth transformed into a beam of light and vanis
"Why haven’t Clark and the others returned yet?" a young man with a somber expression screamed frantically at his subordinates in the headquarters of Scarlet Star.Not long ago, their leader, Clark, had been forcibly taken away by the garrison army. Initially, nobody considered it a big issue. It was reported that the daughter of a garrison army instructor had gone missing within Scarlet Star’s territory. Although she was eventually found, it was understandable why they wanted to investigate their leader. Nobody suspected anything awry, not even Clark himself, who had already passed away at this point. He hadn't anticipated any trouble when leaving with the garrison army.The unfolding events followed a predictable path. While within the garrison army, Clark was treated favorably, despite some minor conflicts with Harriett. However, Harriett couldn't touch him, and eventually, Clark departed from the garrison army. However, the unexpected twist came after Clark's departure. He never
Furthermore, each time this man materialized, it was at the periphery of the battlefield between the two factions. The duration of his appearance often lasted less than a minute. Yet, within that brief interval, the battle would conclude. Remarkably, few took notice of him, save for Clement and a handful of level-eight experts who vaguely sensed an anomaly.Whenever Scarlet Star initiated a counterattack, peculiar occurrences within the enemy ranks thwarted their efforts, leading Sable Emblem to suspect Adrian's involvement. Sable Emblem’s fortunes seemed too improbable to be mere coincidence. This pattern mirrored their clash with the Hell Peaks. Despite comparable power levels between Hell Peaks and Sable Emblem, including their three level-eight experts like Keiran who possessed superior combat prowess, an inexplicable turn of events led to Keiran and one of his companions perishing during the counterattack. Ultimately, Sable Emblem emerged triumphant. The circumstances surrounding
Adrian stood before Nebula Inn. The entrance was swarmed with people dressed in black armor, all casting ominous glares his way."I've already told you, the inn is closed to the public today. There's a private banquet happening inside," a guard said to Adrian, his tone dismissive.Moments ago, Adrian had injured one of them, showing no mercy and sending the man to the clinic. Whether the man survived remained uncertain, but Adrian's actions were not excessive; the man's behavior had warranted such treatment.Another minute passed..."Kid, do you know where you are?" sneered the guard at the entrance.Today, Nebula Inn was hosting a banquet held by the Unicorn Society. Attendees were either wealthy or noble. This was a significant occasion for the society, as Aran, the son of their leader, was holding an engagement ceremony. His betrothed was the daughter of Sandstone City's governor. If the engagement was a success, the Unicorn Society stood poised to become the city's predominant
The guard seethed with fury upon Adrian's question. It highlighted the stark contrast between them: some remained unfazed in the face of adversity. To Adrian, the guard's level seemed beneath consideration, unworthy of eliciting anger. Yet, for the guard, being looked down upon was the ultimate insult, a sign of his lack of confidence. Adrian's question stoked the flames of his indignation, leading to a barrage of profanity directed at Adrian.Fortunately, no customers bore witness to the guard's shameful outburst. However, Adrian was not one to tolerate insults passively. This time, rather than engaging in verbal sparring, he opted for action. Without even drawing the Divine Frost Slayer Blade, Adrian delivered a powerful punch that sent the guard crashing into the inn's door. The impact left a dent in the steel and caused the guard to cough up blood, prompting the inn's other guards to intervene and escort him to the clinic. Now, Adrian faced off against the inn guards of the Unicor
Adrian's casual explanation failed to fully convince the guards, given his earlier ruthless display. Moreover, considering the significance of the day's event, their suspicions of him deepened."Please, leave this place," the leader of the guards reiterated firmly.Adrian sighed, reluctant to engage in conflict before meeting with Blake, but it seemed that it was inevitable. Though he could easily bypass the guards and enter the inn clandestinely, such underhanded tactics weren't his style."I came here with genuine intentions to offer my congratulations. Unfortunately, since you doubt my sincerity, I'll have to find another way in. Don't regret your decision later," Adrian warned as he stepped forward.These words put the guards on high alert. However, their vigilance proved futile against Adrian. Their strength paled in comparison to his dominance. As Adrian entered the inn, the guards at the door remained in a daze. The influence of the Draco Force overwhelmed their minds, leavi