This area was quite remote. If Adrian hadn’t known the enemy was here, he might not have taken notice. He heightened his alertness and shortly noticed a large number of people nearby. However, Adrian's strength was formidable. Despite the enemy's numbers, they were no match for him. He charged forward fearlessly, unleashing powerful attacks with every swing of his blade."Enemy attack!" Angry shouts erupted from the enemy ranks.Immediately, countless enemies rushed out, clearly intending to subdue Adrian. Though their strength was considerable, it was insufficient to contend with him. Adrian fought his way through, swiftly eliminating the majority of the enemies. Before long, he reached the innermost area where Rozi was bound tightly, standing beside a tall man.Upon seeing Adrian, the man shouted furiously, "Who are you?!"Adrian replied, "Someone who’s here to take your life!" He knew he couldn't let this man escape. No matter what, he had to eliminate this threat.The man real
As long as Adrian stayed by her side as he had in the past, life would continue to feel like a beautiful dream to Rozi."When will Adrian wake up?" Rozi asked.At this, Zector and the powerhouses of Dragoria Palace fell silent. Earlier, a medical expert had examined Adrian and given a disheartening answer: it would take at least a month for him to wake up. The recent battle had drained him greatly. Despite Adrian's status as a level-nine powerhouse, even the best medical experts could only do so much; the rest depended on Adrian himself.Though worried, Rozi smiled and replied, "A month isn't too long. Flora and I will stay here and keep him company."Zector nodded, expecting Rozi's decision. "I'll instruct the leading doctor to assign more medical personnel to Adrian. If you need anything, feel free to ask them."After speaking, Zector went to the side with two other level-nine powerhouses: Keeley Black and Fergus Hunter, both residents of the capital city."The capital is quite
Upon seeing Gunner, Brooke's face immediately lit up with a smile, and she was the first to step forward.Despite his age, Gunner's mind was sharp, and his eyesight excellent. He recognized Brooke at once. "Wasn’t expecting to see you here, girl," he said cheerfully.The young man beside released Gunner’s arm and said, "Grandfather, I'll wait outside the door."Gunner nodded and walked into the room on his own, surprisingly brisk and appearing strong in his stride. He took strides larger than anyone's, demonstrating he didn't really need the cane he was carrying. This left everyone in the ward momentarily stunned.Acting on reflex, Brooke hurried forward to support him. "Dr. Gunner, what brings you here?" she asked.Apart from Adrian, the only person who could elicit such respect from this top warrior was Gunner, her savior.Gunner chuckled and replied, "I had to come. I wouldn't feel at ease if I didn't. If it were anyone else, I wouldn't bother, but it's Adrian we’re talking ab
Gunner explained, "Every cell in Adrian’s body has varying degrees of damage. It's as if he's been completely drained. On top of that, he's been affected by some unconventional medicine. But there's an incredibly powerful force within him that's forcefully reconstructing his body. If he can endure this ordeal, it will be akin to a rebirth, and his future strength will be unimaginable." He then turned to Brooke and asked, "Who examined Mr. Adrian previously?"Brooke replied with a grim expression, "It was Dr. Wiktor Horton of United Hospital. He examined Mr. Adrian for about half an hour and said there were no major issues, just that he needed rest."Hearing this, Gunner snorted softly. Brooke then swiftly left the ward and returned less than a minute later."Dr. Wiktor has fled. Everyone, wait here. I'll bring him here." With that, Brooke left again.Outside United Hospital, a nondescript man observed everything around him. In his hand was a sphere that had a flicking red dot that
"Turn back to the hospital," Brooke sneered softly, her voice cold, without even looking up.Those softly spoken words filled Wiktor with immense terror, rendering him speechless. His hands and feet moved as if against his will, slowing down the horse and turning the carriage around.‘What’s happening? What’s happening?’ Wiktor screamed internally.Suddenly, an inexplicable sense of danger surged within him, prompting him to instinctively shout, "No!"His scream coincided with a deafening explosion beneath the carriage. A wave of heat and force erupted, tearing the carriage apart and scattering flaming debris in all directions.Brooke had jumped clear of the carriage just before the explosion, landing more than ten meters away. She watched the fiery aftermath with clenched fists and fury. "They silenced him? They better hope I don't uncover who's behind this," she snarled.However, the trail was temporarily lost. Brooke, not adept at investigations, had to delegate the task to he
Brooke felt profound recognition as he observed the procedure. She remembered Gunnar using these same needles to save her. These needles were not made from standard silver but from the leaves of a plant called Glacial Silver Cypress. Hence, they were also known as Glacial Silver Needles.Glacial Silver Cypress grew in places where it snowed all year. Moreover, it only produced needles once a decade. The needles needed for acupuncture required leaves from a hundred-year-old Glacial Silver Cypress, which were exceptionally rare.However, these needles would lose their effectiveness after a single use, making them one-use items. Brooke had asked about them in the black market, and a single hundred-year-old leaf cost five million.Although these needles were precious items, Gunner seemed indifferent to them. About an hour later, Adrian had over fifty Glacier Silver Needles in his skin. According to the black market price, that was over two hundred million gold worth of needles. Even so,
Adrian remained unconscious and unaware of these events, but a golden dragon soared within his subconscious. Its fifth claw had taken shape and solidified. Beneath it stood Adrian’s soul and consciousness.He appeared tiny compared to the dragon. Even so, the size difference signified nothing. The dragon was Dragoria’s destiny, existing within a unique space inside Adrian’s body. He could grow larger if he wished.Adrian muttered, “I can feel my body has fully recovered. It seems a high-level expert has assisted me. Still, I need time to achieve perfect harmony with the Imperial Dragon.”The golden dragon possessed a mysterious power. Over the past few days, Adrian had learned that this power could enhance combat prowess and even turn the tide of life and death. He could also gain the ability to see with his eyes closed.Although Adrian could not comprehend these abilities' principles, he knew his strength would reach a new level once he mastered them. He could then perceive everyt
Inside a building across from United Hospital, Xavier, disguised as a worker, quietly monitored the situation. He promptly reported any slight movement to Mr. Adnom.At the moment, he was observing through a telescope. "That old man who looks like Gunner has been inside for several days and hasn't come out yet. It seems Adrian is indeed seriously injured this time. Those bastards from the Dragoria Palace haven't left either," he muttered to himself as he frowned."If this continues, Mr. Adnom's recruit, Mackay, probably won't have the chance to act. The five hundred million gold might just be spent in vain.” Xavier sighed, realizing he couldn't change the situation, and continued to observe.Suddenly, he felt something sweeping toward him. He quickly dropped the telescope and looked around but saw nothing. He had secured the entire floor, and there was no possibility of another person appearing."That was strange…" Xavier muttered."How's the situation? Mackay has arrived at Rivse
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