There was no doubt these people were all Netherites. Their relentless onslaught was like an unending rain of blades striking Adrian from all directions."Well, it seems your despicable behavior exceeded my expectations. So many of you are attacking one person, and you still think you’re impressive?" Adrian said."Hahaha, all’s fair in love and war! Boy, you’ve thwarted our plans repeatedly. Today, we'll stop at nothing to kill you!" Lord Bloodradix laughed maniacally."Kill me? Let's see if you can accomplish that," Adrian retorted coldly, unleashing another wave of powerful energy and forcing Lord Bloodradix to retreat.Adrian then sensed something unusual. His gaze sharpened, and his thoughts raced. During their clash, he noticed Lord Bloodradix had become weaker as though he was running out of strength.'Strange, isn't this man the leader of the Netherites? How could he be so weak? Could it be...' An idea suddenly flashed through his mind. 'Interesting!'With that thought, Adr
Meanwhile, everyone had been imprisoned within Heaven's Peak Arena, looking utterly disheveled and stripped of their previous grandeur. Before them, a man with his hands behind his back slowly paced back and forth. He wore a long black robe adorned with gold embroidery that shimmered under the light, adding to his sinister energy. His long, dark hair cascaded down his back, further enhancing his eerie and delicate appearance. His face was deathly pale and delicate-looking, resembling that of a woman."So many fighters, yet not a single one capable of putting up a decent fight. How disappointing," the man said with a chilling sneer, gazing over the captives with utter disdain."Damn it! Let me go and fight me head-on!" someone roared. It was Rex, his body covered in wounds, some so deep they exposed bone. Despite his grievous injuries, he remained defiant.The man ignored him and continued walking before stopping in front of Nathaniel."Rex, give it a rest. You tried to fight them a
Adrian smiled faintly and asked, "Missed me? Don’t worry, I’m here to save you.""Save them? Just you? Boy, you better worry about whether you'll meet your end here too." The leader of the Netherites stepped forward, his eyes coldly fixed on Adrian. After a pause, he continued, "But to be fair, killing Bloodradix proves you have some skill. Unfortunately, that's all you can do."As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful aura erupted from him. A massive ghostly figure appeared around him, merging with him and instantly amplifying his power several times over."A level nine dark arts practitioner?!" Nathaniel blurted out in shock. "No… He's an ultra-level nine dark arts practitioner!"An ultra-level nine dark arts practitioner was even stronger than a standard level nine. In other words, the man was far superior to anyone present.Everyone felt an overwhelming sense of shock, including Adrian, who drew a sharp breath. He had not expected the leader of the Netherites to possess suc
Nobody expected him to still be alive, much less to have founded the Netherites and continued his malevolent activities to this day. They could recognize him instantly because of the photos they had seen in historical texts."Hahaha, who would’ve thought that people would still remember me after so many years? Yes, all those atrocities back then were my doing! But so what? What can you do about it now?" The Netherite leader showed no hint of guilt. Instead, he burst into arrogant laughter."You wretched creature! You harmed so many of our compatriots back then! To think you would come back to harm even more! This time, we absolutely won't let you go!" Nathaniel shouted.Anyone from Aethersphere who had read those historical records would be filled with righteous fury and wish to exact the harshest punishments on the Netherite leader. Seeing him now in person only intensified that anger.However, the leader’s laughter simply grew even more arrogant. "So what? You’re all nothing but
With a flick of his wrist, the Netherite leader unleashed a powerful force. The two forces collided in mid-air, creating a massive shockwave that sent Adrian flying backward. If it weren't for his considerable strength, Adrian might have been defeated already.At this moment, Adrian felt a twinge of apprehension. The situation was proving to be extremely challenging. And while he was lost in thought, the Netherite leader's second wave of attacks followed swiftly, the sheer power behind it even more daunting than before.Nathaniel and the others became more vigilant, yet Adrian seemed entirely unfazed. He simply smiled and watched the Netherite leader intently. As the attack closed in on him, a flash of light emanated from beneath his feet. A massive formation then emerged, trapping the Netherite leader within it. However, the Netherite leader seemed utterly unperturbed by Adrian's actions."You think this little trick can stop me? How laughable! Just surrender and die!" With a wave
"Why you… Damn you..." the Netherite leader stammered, unable to form a complete sentence. A strange sensation overtook him. It felt as if an eerie force was slowly draining his life essence, and this realization sank his heart into despair.He did not understand what was happening. He had clearly had the upper hand just moments ago, but Adrian had turned the tide so rapidly. He turned around, shock evident on his face as he glared at Adrian."Are you surprised that despite my seemingly weaker strength, I was able to subdue you?" Adrian asked, his tone mocking.The Netherite leader's eyes blazed with intense anger as he shouted, "You may have trapped me, but do you think my people will let you off easily?! Attack!"Instantly, countless figures surged from all directions and charged toward Adrian. The sheer numbers seemed insurmountable for Adrian alone to handle. Yet Adrian remained unfazed."Even if you're supremely powerful, you are nothing in my eyes!" Adrian declared fiercely.
Adrian's voice was devoid of emotion, and the Netherite leader felt as if he was at Adrian's mercy. Then, with a wave of his hand, Adrian sent the Netherite leader into the underworld. As the latter was pulled into the abyss, the dark energy in the area quickly dissipated.When the dark energy was gone, Adrian turned to Nathaniel and the others. "You guys all right? Do you need any help?" He quickly stepped forward to free Nathaniel and his companions. Nathaniel and his group exchanged glances and breathed a sigh of relief. "We didn't expect that it would be you who saved us in the end," Nathaniel said.Adrian replied with a smile, "Come on, we're all in this together. Why bother about who saves whom?"Afterward, the gathered crowd of thousands helped and tended to each other. Fortunately, most people had no idea what had happened. As they slowly regained consciousness, they looked around in confusion.Nathaniel and the others explained that the Netherites had caused trouble and
Seeing everyone so enthusiastic, Adrian suddenly felt overwhelmed. He shook his head repeatedly and said, "No, no, that won't do. I'm used to having no responsibilities. I'm simply not suitable for such an important position.""Why? I think you're very capable and can handle this responsibility," Nathaniel said."Yeah, the garrison is different from other departments. Here, it's normal for the capable to rise, so it's perfectly acceptable for you to take on this position," others chimed in.But as Adrian looked at them, a faint smile appeared on his face. After everyone quieted down, he said in a modest tone, "I really appreciate your kindness, but I'm truly not suited for this kind of work. I'm more used to a relaxed lifestyle, so please forgive me."Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent. They could all see that Adrian indeed wasn’t tempted by the position. But if he didn't accept it, they didn't know who to choose as the chief instructor of the Exasword Garrison.Adrian then s