"I've just returned. Rest for now, we'll leave here soon," Adrian said.Thobias was slightly taken aback. He approached Adrian and carefully examined Lillian. All her injuries had indeed improved significantly. With a smile, he said, "Not only are you renowned for your military achievements, but you also seem quite adept in the field of medicine! However, I still advise you to remain here. Let us handle the search. After all, a hospital environment is more conducive to Ms. Lillian's recovery."Thobias was still trying his best to keep Lillian here, but since Adrian was suspicious of Thobias' intentions, he would not allow that to happen. "No need to worry. I'll be taking her with me," Adrian said.Thobias fell into silence. He would not mind killing Adrian right here, but Adrian's unpredictable strength and his immense contributions made him think twice. If he killed Adrian here on Cras Island, it could have repercussions for him.Resignedly, Thobias sighed and said, "It seems like
Upon hearing this, Adrian turned to look at Lillian lying on the hospital bed. Compared to Wallace's assessment, Adrian had more trust in Lillian's words regarding the Celestrians. After all, Wallace could be quite erratic at times. Lillian nodded in agreement and said, "Seven days ago, we suddenly found many local government officials around us. They claimed to have noticed that the Celestrians were keeping an eye on us and might take action against us, but we suspected that it was Rozi who had been discovered by the Celestrians again, so we accepted the protection of the local government forces."At that time, we didn't suspect them. It's because of this that we relaxed our guard. We thought we were safe under the local government’s protection, but when the Celestrians arrived, the officials were too weak to withstand them. The Celestrians defeated them and took Rozi away.”Wallace sighed. "If we knew that the Celestrians had found us again, we would’ve escaped. We were tricked b
Unlike his father, Kevin seemed more highly experienced to deal with Adrian and his companions. If he could only wipe away the faint air of arrogance on himself, his act would seem more natural.After getting a brief rundown of the situation, Adrian knew that they would likely have to start from Thobias if they wanted to find Rozi. Therefore, he did not show any resistance in his interaction with Kevin."Mr. Adrian, were there many warriors in Obscura? It must’ve been very dangerous for you to conquer Leafall with so few people," Kevin said.Adrian smiled and shook his head. "There were indeed many warriors in Obscura, but I was fortunate not to encounter any true experts. In Leafall, there was only one Grandmaster, and he was the type who was just waiting to die. I managed to kill him without much trouble."Kevin fell into a pensive silence. After a while, he continued, "May I know what level you are at now, Mr. Adrian? You know, I'm just an ordinary person, but I'm quite curious
"Celestria has fallen, so how could it have a princess? The reason I want to find her is because no one should touch anything and anyone under my wing without my consent,” Adrian said coldly.Kevin suddenly realized his mistake and shook his head. "My apologies. Indeed, Celestria has fallen, so there couldn't possibly be a princess, but there's another issue. It won't be easy for you to find her, Mr. Adrian. After all, their organization is very secretive, and those targeted by them are difficult to locate.""It sounds to me that you know where to find them," Adrian replied."I don't," Kevin said, "but I can create an opportunity for you to make contact with them. Do you want to hear about it?""Really? I'm all ears, then," Adrian said."The government of Cras Island is going to hold a party tonight, and some merchants from Celestria will be attending. They’ve been doing business with Silverboa before their country fell, so they can be trusted. As Celestrians and wealthy merchants
For the time being, Adrian halted the discussions of plans with Lillian and Wallace. As they chatted, they steered clear of topics that involved the Cras Island government. The only thing he spoke of was what they would do next."Are we really not leaving this hospital?" Lillian asked.During Adrian's absence, Wallace and she had to make decisions on their own, but many issues were challenging without Adrian's help. They had faced quite a bit of hardship during that time.Adrian shook his head and whispered, "We will leave, but not right now. As of this moment, our goal is to make the Cras Island government relax their vigilance toward us as much as possible. As for what will happen next, we'll have to wait for tonight's party."Adrian smirked. He was confident that Kevin's inquiry about his strength held hidden intentions. Therefore, he knew that something would happen at the party. Perhaps they might even try to attempt an assassination. However, nobody knew his true strength exc
A fierce gleam flashed through Kevin's eyes as if he had made a decision. "Don't think you're so great just because you're a level eight at such a young age," he muttered under his breath before catching up to Adrian.As Adrian entered the building, he felt like he had stepped into a different world. The situation inside was different compared to the serene atmosphere outside. The hall was grandiose and filled with people. He scanned the crowd and noticed several Celestrians wearing vibrant attire and had confident smiles on their faces, indicating they were not ordinary. Over the years, Celestrians had faced much discrimination in most parts of Silverboa. Yet, these individuals not only avoided such treatment but also garnered a degree of respect from the Silverboans."These Celestrians are the business giants in our city. They have a presence not only in the government but also in almost every aspect of life in Cras Island and neighboring regions. They are like gods of wealth to th
"Come, Mr. Adrian, let's have a drink!" Patio stepped forward enthusiastically, raising his glass to toast Adrian.However, Adrian was not inclined to indulge himself. Instead, he stared at Patio and asked, "You are a Celestrian. Your country was destroyed by Silverboa, but yet you admire the soldiers of Silverboa?" Everyone around was stunned, including Kevin. Meanwhile, the face of the man behind Patio sank. It was obvious that Adrian was taunting them. However, Patio remained calm.After a moment of surprise, Patio stroked his beard and shook his head. "You're mistaken, Mr. Adrian. Although I'm a Celestrian, I've long integrated into Silverboa. I consider myself a Silverboan now.""I see. Then do you happen to know anything about the Celestrian Restorationists, Mr. Patio?" Adrian asked.Kevin shook his head in dismay. According to his plan, he would first introduce Adrian to Patio and have the two make merry before delving into the real business to avoid offending Patio. Howev
"Kevin, it makes sense that they did those things since they’re from Celestria. But you’re a native of Silverboa City. If you get involved, your outcome will only be more tragic than theirs. You need to be cautious," Adrian said coldly, eyeing the other party.Meeting Adrian's gaze, Kevin felt a bit weak in the legs. Before he could snap out of it, Adrian had already left the banquet hall. After Adrian departed, it took Kevin a full two to three minutes to regain his composure."How dare a lowly commoner speak to me like this! Are you threatening me, Adrian?" Kevin glared in the direction Adrian had left, his eyes filled with hatred.Patio approached Kevin seriously and said, "Kevin, this guy is a bit different from what you described.""He was testing you. Your reaction has already made him suspect certain things, even implicating me." Kevin expressed dissatisfaction.Adrian's test was obvious. After all, under normal circumstances, a stranger wouldn't display such obvious hostil
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