They all stared coldly at the mysterious man who had walked right into their trap. They were so focused on Adrian that they completely ignored the Armored Spider behind them, which was starting to move."Release General Dawid!" Jonas shouted. His expression was cold, but he was secretly overjoyed.At Jonas’ command, hundreds of soldiers aimed their weapons at Adrian, who remained calm and indifferent as if the surrounding soldiers were nothing to him.Despite his pain, Dawid began laughing loudly and glared at Adrian. "I know who you are. So, those worthless fools couldn't kill you after all. How about we make a deal? If you let me go, I'll ensure you leave here safely. How about that?"Suddenly, terrified screams erupted from the soldiers."Get away! That monster is moving!""Damn it! Arrows have no effect on it! Use grenades to blow it up!""Ahhh! Die, monster!"The surrounding soldiers looked around in confusion.Dawid was taken aback and asked, "What's happening? What..."
Suddenly, another tremor shook the surroundings. Ivory steadied himself, but his face darkened with anger. He delivered a resounding slap and cursed loudly, "Idiot! Do you think General Dawid is rescuing us right now?"The assistant silently covered his cheek.Ivory shouted hoarsely, "If this gets out, not only will the Black King League suffer, but your families will be hunted down in fear!" His words terrified everyone.As the tremors intensified, a deathly silence fell over Ivory. He knew his death was imminent but refused to acknowledge it. Filled with hatred and regret, he stared at a vial of pale blue potion on the experiment table and fell silent. After a while, he trembled slightly and reached out to take it."What's happening, Ivory? Why is the experimental area locked down? Get me David and Ebonie!" A deep, heavy voice suddenly rang out, interrupting his actions.Ivory quickly turned around, his face filled with ecstatic joy. "Mr. Sami, you've finally awakened!" he excla
"Mr. Sami, please spare me!" Ivory pleaded.Suddenly, the tightly shut metal gates burst open with a thunderous crash. Amidst the choking smoke, a figure gradually became clear. It was Adrian."You're the intruder who killed Ebonie? How is it just you? Where are the others? Bring them out!" Sami demanded, surveying Adrian with a malicious grin. He had no interest in knowing Adrian's name since he planned to kill him right there and then."Was it you who ordered the assassination on me?" Adrian asked, his brow furrowing slightly, sensing that Sami was quite a formidable fighter."Assassinate you? You killed four of my generals, and now you accuse me of trying to assassinate you?" Sami retorted."Not you then?" Adrian looked puzzled for a moment, but then calmly continued, "Anyway, it doesn't matter. All you have to know is that the headquarters of the Black King League in Dragoria will fall by my hands. From now on, the Black King League will cease to exist! This is the price you p
Adrian swiftly avoided Sami's attack and countered with a sweeping kick that knocked Sami to the ground with a heavy thud.Gritting his teeth, Sami growled, "Despicable scum… I'll skin you alive, tear you limb from limb, and make sure you spend the rest of your life as a cripple!""Heh, how ignorant!" Adrian sneered, seizing Sami's leg and crushing the bone with a powerful squeeze."Ahhh! I'll kill you!" Sami howled in pain, struggling to break free from Adrian's grip.Adrian's hands moved swiftly, striking at Sami's back with deadly precision. Despite Adrian's relentless assault, Sami's extraordinarily tough body withstood the blows that would have killed a regular person.Suddenly, Sami coughed up black blood, his face paling as his aura rapidly weakened. However, in the next moment, a surge of immense energy exploded from his body, visibly healing his wounds."Hahaha! You can't kill me! My body has been modified by the potion!" Sami laughed maniacally, kicking Adrian away and
Sami's headless body fell to the ground.Adrian smirked and activated the Requiem Aeternam to seal his power once more."Mr. Adrian, it seems you're less patient than I thought," a voice echoed.Adrian was stunned. He turned to Ivory and asked, "It's you?"“Hahaha, what if it is? I didn’t expect you to defeat Sami.” Ivory's desperate voice echoed through the shaking building. “Seems I’m doomed today. Well, let's all go down to hell together then!”The surroundings began to collapse slowly. Adrian glanced at Ivory but ignored him, focused on escaping.From behind, Ivory’s manic laughter faintly echoed. “Hahaha, give up! You’ll never escape!”At the last second, Adrian burst through the door.Boom!An explosion rocked behind him as Abry Hills collapsed. Rocks tumbled down, yellow dust billowing and swallowing the fleeing tanks. Moments later, a battered tank burst forth like a blazing meteor into the distance.Adrian, covered in dust and dirt, calmly watched Abry Hills collapse
"What?! All the generals are dead? And the Black King League was wiped out by one person? That's impossible!" Jayden exclaimed in disbelief upon hearing the news."Mr. Jayden, it's true. Adrian killed all the generals. There are many witnesses.""Adrian taking out the generals is believable. He was the powerful underworld king, after all," Jayden said, brows furrowed. "But taking out the entire Black King League on his own? I find that hard to believe.""But it's true. Just half an hour ago, all the officials of the Black King League in Silverboa fled. The Black Tiger Gang leader paid a hefty sum to get this news from one of them."Jayden was stunned, a terrifying thought crossing his mind. "Could Adrian really have destroyed the Black King League?"His confidant hesitated, then shook his head decisively. "Sir, while there are rumors, most people see it as a joke."Jayden composed himself. "Exactly! Adrian, alone without men or territory, destroying the Black King League? Absurd!
Zector pondered briefly and decided to inform Adrian about Skyarc.Adrian smiled. “I see. They sound intriguing. Alright, I’ll meet with them. I’m curious about their intentions.”Inside the hall of Flying Dragon Mansion, Dandy and Stan were restless.“Stan, do you think Adrian will meet with us?” Dandy asked anxiously.“I don’t know. But if he refuses, we’re surely in trouble. I’m sure we’re on his radar,” Stan replied seriously.Dandy shivered, recalling the young man who had seized control of Silverboa’s underworld five years ago. His face paled as he murmured, “If he’s still as hot-tempered as before, the Dragoria Feast might be our last.”“We can only hope for the best.” Stan sighed.Just then, Zector descended the stairs. They stood up respectfully. “Mr. Zector, has Mr. Adrian agreed to meet with us?”Zector smiled mysteriously, saying nothing.Their smiles froze. After a moment, they pressed, “Mr. Zector?”Zector chuckled, gesturing toward the stairs behind him. “Mr. A
"Mr. Adrian, I'll take care of this Jayden right away. How dare he disrespect you like this!" Zector exclaimed indignantly.Both Dandy and Stan were startled, lowering their heads in fear."That won't be necessary," Adrian said calmly. Then, he turned back to the pair and urged, "Continue."The atmosphere in the room grew tense. Dandy and Stan were visibly nervous. Gulping, they forced themselves to proceed."From what we've learned, Jayden not only approached us but also forged alliances with several prominent families, including…" Dandy hesitated, casting a cautious glance at Adrian before continuing, "The Nathuks."Adrian's brow furrowed deeply. He understood why Jayden wanted him dead, but he was puzzled by the Nathuks' involvement. They had abandoned Rozi on Earth, and now they were joining forces with Jayden to end his life. It struck Adrian as a recklessly bold move.After a moment of silence, Adrian coldly smiled and asked, "Are you planning to exact revenge on me as well
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