This time, instead of the green dragon blade essence, a golden blade essence appeared. There were dozens of them, accompanied by an even louder dragon's roar.Meanwhile, the Blood Bane King's size shrank from over three meters to just over two meters.The garrison warriors, who had nearly lost hope, rallied again, though they didn't understand the golden blade essence.Adrian, surrounded by golden light, emerged from the Blood Bane Energy and appeared above the Blood Bane King.Swish! Swish! Swish!Without hesitation, he wielded the Chaos Blade, sending out dozens of blade essences.The Blood Bane King, constrained by the Blood Bane Energy, struggled to dodge. After being hit, its body shrank rapidly, eventually becoming the size of a ten-year-old child. Seeing this, Adrian smiled. He knew that unless the Blood Bane King absorbed all the Blood Bane Energy or abandoned it and fled, it had only one path—death.Could it absorb all the Blood Bane Energy? No.Could it give up the Bl
"Is it over?" someone sighed with relief.Adrian replied gruffly, "Of course not. The mastermind behind this hasn't been eliminated yet."Everyone felt deep confusion and shock. "What? They haven’t been eliminated yet?"Adrian stood facing the wind, waiting, and a subordinate soon approached him."Mr. Adrian, someone wishes to speak with you,” the subordinate said.Adrian raised an eyebrow. "Oh?""They said they wish to negotiate," the person added."Negotiate? Interesting." Adrian then looked toward a man who was slowly walking toward him."Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Richie McGall," the man said in a low and displeased tone."I am Adrian Xander," Adrian replied.After a pause, Richie continued, "I'm here to negotiate with you." He wasted no time."Negotiate? What is there to negotiate between us?" Adrian’s tone was sharp, belaying his intention of doing no such thing. To him, this battle had only winners and losers, with no room for negotiation.Richie seemed to und
Kieron looked at Richie incredulously. He was in disbelief because he had always thought Richie a fool. Now, it seemed he had underestimated Richie."Before that, we need to resist the monster's attacks as much as possible. I think that will be doable," Richie added."Indeed," Kieron replied.With no further objections, they began preparing for the next steps. They focused on figuring out how to deal with the people of Exasword, knowing their main enemy was Adrian, the terrifying man. They had to be fully prepared, taking each step carefully without letting their guard down. Any mistake could lead to their failure.Soon, night fell.Wakefair Slopes was located on the border of Exasword City, with part of it extending into Southbridge City. Its rugged and desolate terrain made it a preferred route for smugglers. Today, the air around Wakefair Slopes was filled with bloodlust. Not far away, a monstrous creature raged and charged toward the defense line set up by Richie and his men
They surrounded Adrian from all directions, each wearing a fierce and malevolent expression, seemingly intent on not letting him leave alive."What? Do you want to kill me? I thought you wanted to negotiate," Adrian said with a mocking smile. He knew they wouldn’t negotiate with him."Negotiate? Kid, you're a fool. How did someone as naive as you reach level nine?" Richie's words dripped with sarcasm."Because my strength surpasses yours by miles," Adrian said confidently, crossing his arms, remaining calm and composed."Damn it..." Melvin scowled, feeling annoyed every time he looked at Adrian. If it weren't for Richie and the others, he'd want to kill Adrian right away. "Let’s not waste words on him, Kieron. Just kill him already," he said."Yes, let's kill him," Cohen agreed."Since everyone agrees, I have no choice but to take action against you," Kieron said reluctantly.With that said, there was a loud bang as Kieron charged at Adrian. However, Richie and the others beside
”Finally attacking together, huh? Alright, I will take you all on!" Adrian laughed maniacally. This was the moment he had been waiting for.Adrian’s figure turned into a blur, darting back and forth among his opponents. Their attacks formed an airtight net, but Adrian moved like a butterfly, effortlessly dodging their strikes. Their efforts proved futile. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't harm him in the slightest.Adrian mocked, "Is this all you've got? Seems pretty weak to me."His mockery struck a nerve with everyone, seeing Adrian as audacious."Stop boasting, kid!" Richie roared, his power surging like a majestic tiger."Can a tiger contend against a dragon?" Adrian sneered coldly.His hand then slashed out like a sharp blade, landing on Richie’s shoulder.Crack!In one blow, all the bones in Richie's arm were shattered. He grimaced in pain and let out a muffled groan. Once a tiger lost its claws, it was like losing its strongest combat power. Richie was no lo
Kieron barked out his command, and those who had been lying in wait swarmed out. They were not very strong individually, but their large numbers made them a formidable force. At this moment, they charged towards Adrian together.However, they were no match for Adrian. He had claimed countless souls on the battlefield, and the mere thousand men here were not even enough to be a warm-up for him."Very well then. You shall all join each other in the afterlife!" Adrian shouted. He cast aside all distractions and launched a relentless assault upon his foes.Bam! Bam! Bam!The terrifying onslaught was like a stormy sea. Those present had no chance to defend themselves, and they could barely see Adrian's figure. They only felt the sudden, overwhelming attacks that rendered them powerless within seconds.Screams of agony rang out as Adrian reaped their lives like the scythe of death. The entire Wakefair Slopes was turned into a hell on earth.*"Hold the line!" Elsewhere, the battle c
The giant wolf indeed saved them a lot of trouble. Their hidden enemies intended to use the giant wolf against them, but now it had unexpectedly become their ally.Suddenly, a few figures emerged from the enemy ranks, all level nine fighters. If they managed to gather, the giant wolf might not be able to hold its ground. But despite this, Ash and his team decided to bide their time.Meanwhile, the level nine fighters quickly launched powerful attacks on the giant wolf. Although the wolf was mighty, it could not fight against a group of level nine fighters and was soon caught in a bitter struggle."Everyone, let's kill this monster once and for all!" someone shouted. They unleashed their ultimate moves and charged directly at the monster. At this moment, attacks from afar swiftly shot toward them.Ash and his team finally decided to make their move. "You’ll have to get through me first!" Ash roared as he covered the battlefield with a powerful aura. Behind him, numerous soldiers c
But Ash seemed to be toying with them. Despite leading his forces to break the opponent’s defense line, he had yet to deliver the final blow."Why... Why don't you just kill us?" one of the level nine fighters asked as he trembled in despair.Looking at him coldly, Ash said, "Because you’re not worth my time." The group was floored at these words and then saw the giant wolf charging toward them. It opened its jaw, exuding a foul stench of blood and decay as it swiftly closed in on them. It was only now that they realized Ash's plan. He had no intention of killing them himself and wanted to have the wolf devour them."No!"Witnessing their former ally turn into a monstrous creature and attack them, they were frozen with fear, unable to act. With horrifying screams, they were torn to shreds, and their blood sprayed everywhere. Once these level nine warriors were eliminated, the remaining soldiers were nothing to them."Charge!" Ash commanded, and his team surged forward.*On th
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