After developing and producing the first generation of Dragoria Battle Armor, the Duvals swiftly moved on to the second generation. According to reports to the military, the second-generation armor was in its final stages of development. However, in reality, the Duvals had already successfully completed it. They hid this success because agents from Falconia had approached them during the initial development phase, offering very appealing terms. This led the Duvals to secretly switch sides.Meanwhile, in the Duvals' coastal garden in Beyford, Randy Duval sat stunned in the hall. At the center lay an ice coffin holding Jusis Randy's body, who had been killed by Brooke.Randy's eyes brimmed with sorrow, anger, and hatred. He knew Brooke was the one who killed Jusis. Yet, the Duvals could not seek revenge on their own."If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have allowed you to try to impress Adrian. We were already planning to defect to Falconia. There was no need to please Adria
As Adrian lay back down, he overheard Randy and Harley discussing the Dragoria Battle Armor."The Dragoria Battle Armor? The Duvals have had such close cooperation with the military for so long. Dragoria's military even put them on the whitelist, allowing them to obtain various restricted items without reporting. Who would’ve thought they were traitors!" Adrian's eyes burned with anger.What worried him even more was the shocking realization of how deeply Falconia had infiltrated Dragoria. Even the highly valued Dragoria Battle Armor project had been compromised. Without his sensory ability, these enormous threats would have gone undetected."And this 'Mr. Viktor,’ who could he be?" Adrian pondered. He realized that the situation in Dragoria was far more complex than he had imagined.Two days passed swiftly.Lindor and his five quasi-level nine fighters proceeded cautiously. To safely reach Beyford, they changed their mode of transportation several times and disguised themselves a
Lindor had dubbed the second generation of Dragoria Battle Armor as the Dragon Bane Armor. Beyford, being the heart of Dragoria, was their primary target for causing chaos—the first step in "slaying the dragon."“Let’s go!” Lindor ordered.The six men promptly rose and departed.In a quiet corner, a wagon loaded with numerous crates came to a halt. Harley and several men dressed in black emerged cautiously. Harley waited several minutes, ensuring the coast was clear, before leading the men to the rear of the wagon and opening the cargo container. Inside were six metal crates, most over two meters tall and one a full three meters.“Unload the largest one first,” Harley instructed.The men nodded and swiftly lifted the three-meter-tall crate onto the ground. Despite its size, the crate wasn't excessively heavy, weighing at 200 pounds.“Bring down the other five quickly,” Harley urged, noticing six figures approaching from a distance. She immediately recognized them as Lindor and hi
At Dragoria Palace, Zector was already briefed on everything happening with Harley by Adrian, who had updated him half an hour earlier during Harley's team's transportation of the six sets of Dragoria Battle Armor. Meanwhile, Adrian had departed on his own.Currently, Adrian stood on a rooftop over a hundred meters away, silently observing the scene. He knew the second-generation Dragoria Battle Armor lacked flight capabilities, so he wasn't overly concerned. Despite its speed, it couldn't match his own. But finding the Dragoria Battle Armor surprisingly impressive, he was eager to see it in action. He chose not to intervene and simply watched as Lindor and his team suited up.Lindor, on the other hand, was ecstatic. "Wearing Dragoria-made armor and causing havoc right here in their country—this is going to be fun!" He laughed heartily.Harley stood nearby. Despite being a Dragorian herself, she had betrayed her nation by delivering the Dragon Bane Armor to these people. Sharing the
It was Lenny. He was wearing something akin to a helmet on his head, along with goggles and a mask. As he removed these items, Adrian finally saw Lenny's appearance.The man appeared remarkably young, possibly around twenty-three or twenty-four years old. In terms of height, he was slightly shorter than Adrian, standing at about 1.78 meters.While removing his gear, Lenny gazed toward the distance and quickly spotted the large wagon and Lindor's group testing their armor. Lindor and the other five quasi-level nine fighters were deeply engrossed in their testing and had not noticed Lenny's arrival.Though Harley sensed someone watching from nearby, the dim lighting prevented her from spotting Lenny."This second-generation armor is much more user-friendly than the first. Not only is it more comfortable to wear but it's also capable of reconnaissance through energy reflection," Lindor said in admiration.He immediately proceeded to test the armor’s reconnaissance methods.Harley sa
Instantly, Chlloro understood what was happening."It seems you're not just some passerby. And since you're so calm, I reckon your strength isn't lacking either." Chlloro chuckled.With that, he raised his hand and threw a punch. This punch contained his own strength, combined with the powerful force of his armor.During the previous test, he was armored and could easily lift the armored vehicle with just one hand. With this punch, which used about seventy to eighty percent of his full strength, he could completely smash the vehicle.In Chlloro's mind, he envisioned the young man in front of him being smashed to bits by his punch. However, the next moment, he only heard a "clang" sound. His punch landed as if hitting an indestructible iron plate.As a quasi-level nine powerhouse, Chlloro was exceptionally sensitive to the force. He clearly felt that the young man in front of him had slightly stepped back a short distance after receiving his punch, then quickly rushed forward to wi
Soon, they finally got a clear look at Lenny's face. He looked young, almost childish."Dragoria has produced another terrifying level-nine powerhouse?" Lindor muttered.Lindor and the others were standing opposite Lenny, giving them a clear view of him.Lenny's body was emitting a red light, and there was also a swirling mist that did not dissipate but lingered around him. The mist vaguely formed a dragon shape.Lindor found this scene exceptionally familiar and quickly recalled what it was. "This... This is the Dragon Fist. The former first-ranked level-nine of Dragoria also used this move!" he exclaimed in shock.Lindor’s men quickly hid behind him, their eyes filled with fear like mice seeing a cat.The Dragon Fist, reportedly created by a powerhouse of Dragoria several hundred years ago, was exceptionally difficult to master. Once mastered, it could significantly enhance one's strength. Practitioners of the Dragon Fist experienced tremendous strengthening of their entire bod
Following Lindor's roar, his men snapped out of their dazes and began indiscriminately firing toward the cloud of smoke. For a moment, the sound of gunfire echoed through the night sky as energy beams at several times the speed of sound flew toward the man within the smoke.However, due to the presence of Lenny’s protective aura, even energy beams capable of easily piercing through steel plates couldn't harm him.The quasi-level-nine, who had been hit earlier, was barely hanging onto life under such a barrage of frantic firepower. His armor emitted clanging sounds as he rolled over.Bzzt!The air trembled. Kensie’s Vital Energy Cannon finished charging, and he shot out a substantial stream of Vital Energy. It was seemingly solid as it began to sweep across. But even Vital Energy couldn't do anything to a level-nine powerhouse. If Vital Energy could deal with level-nine powerhouses, they wouldn't have such a high status.Shooting Vital Energy at Lenny was like shooting at a mirror.
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