"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 official flatly refused the invitation, scoffing as he tossed it into the trash can. "Adrian might have been important once, but now? He's nothing," he mocked.In a dimly lit hall, a group of elderly figures engaged in intense discussion. Eventually, they unanimously decided to attend the party out of respect for Adrian.At the Cross residence, Jayden gazed at the sky and murmured, "Rest assured, my son. Tomorrow, I will avenge you."In the Nathuk residence, Pilan sat quietly with closed eyes. After a deep sigh, he opened them and whispered, "Adrian, please understand. You left us no choice."Beside him, a middle-aged man erupted angrily, "Father, we should've acted long ago! I never thought that wretched Rozi would cling on like a parasite and be brought here from Earth by that bastard!"Elsewhere, many others planned to attend simply for the spectacle.The next day, countless Dark Knights dressed in black-colored armor gathered from all corners of Dragoria. They formed an o
In the crowd, Pilan leaned on his cane, silently frowning.Guests who were not aligned with the Cross family began to sense the oppressive atmosphere, and their conversations gradually quieted.Leading the way, Zector stopped at the door of a side hall and smiled. "Ladies and gentlemen, many distinguished guests will be attending this banquet, and the main hall can’t accommodate everyone. Representatives of the various families, please proceed to the main hall, while attendants and their relatives can be seated here."The crowd erupted in discontent as some people immediately voiced their dissatisfaction."Hmph! Such arrogance.""They're looking down on us. If it weren't for Adrian's reputation, do they really think we’d attend this ridiculous Dragoria Feast?""This is ridiculous! The man hasn't even arrived, but he’s already putting on airs!" a sharp voice echoed among the crowd."Hey, you can't say that. He used to be the underground king of Silverboa. It's normal for him to l
"Dandy Finwood from Black Tiger?""Why is he here?"Accompanied by a high-pitched announcement, a large group of people walked in, led by a disdainful-looking Dandy. Beside him was Stan from Zephyr Wing. They roughly pushed through the crowd and approached Zector, smiling broadly."Zector! Sorry, we're late!" Dandy greeted as he and Stan handed over some gift boxes.Zector, acknowledging their generous gifts, nodded politely.Dandy then turned his gaze toward the troublemakers in the crowd. His smile faded, and he straightened his posture, exuding a unique aura of authority. With a sinister smile, he said, "What’s this? I heard some of you want to sit in the main hall?"The people who had been giving Zector a hard time shrank back, not daring to make a sound. Dandy's reputation was well known to them, and they, being merely extended family members and servants, dared not provoke him. They avoided eye contact and kept silent."Dandy, what do you mean by that?" Mosi, who had previ
Most of the people behind Zector left, except for those holding invitations.The main hall, far more magnificent than the side hall, featured expansive space and a predominantly Gothic architectural style. The guests seated themselves, chatting and laughing."Everyone's here. When is Adrian coming out?" Jayden asked loudly, sitting cross-legged with an unfriendly expression."The guests have arrived. It's time for the host to stop hiding," Pilan added, straightening his back and leaning on his cane while closing his eyes slightly in a relaxed manner."We came here out of respect for Adrian. Tell him to come out!" a fat man with a fierce look shouted, a menacing gaze on his face as he banged the table and stood up.The other guests, noticing the disruptive trio, exchanged thoughtful glances."Oh, so eager to see me? Are you that eager to step into your graves?" A resolute figure appeared on the stage, his cold, knife-like gaze sweeping over the crowd. The guests shivered and beg
Adrian heard Mosi’s words but ignored him and fixed his gaze instead on Pilan, a murderous glint in his narrowed eyes. "Sir Pilan, you owe me an explanation."Pilan's closed eyelids remained steady, but his thin hands trembled slightly. His voice, ancient and indifferent, replied, "What explanation do you seek?"Adrian let out a cold, disdainful laugh. "Your shamelessness is truly revealing." His voice, like a whisper from the depths of hell, echoed through the room. "The Nathuks deserve to pay."Pilan abruptly opened his eyes, a flicker of fear crossing his face before he suppressed it. Adrian's figure on the stage brought back vivid memories of an incident five years ago."The Nathuks wronged you, but what have I done to provoke you? You nearly crippled my heir," Pilan replied. The tension eased with this statement, and relief spread through the room.Suddenly, the hall's main doors swung open with a crash. A bald middle-aged man in black entered, his eagle-eyed gaze and predato
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