"Stop!" Adrian shouted.Powerful streams of energy surged from his palms, crashing like a tidal wave. The figure ahead was no match for Adrian now, with nowhere to escape. A loud explosion erupted, unleashing a force that swiftly formed a massive trap, ensnaring the opponent. Within seconds, the opponent was securely confined, struggling fruitlessly against the binding force. Despite their best efforts, escape proved futile.Adrian held a decisive advantage, overwhelming the opponent effortlessly. They were defenseless against his attacks. Fear filled the opponent's eyes as they looked at Adrian, ceasing their resistance.Adrian stepped forward, demanding sternly, "Speak! Who sent you? Why did you attack?"His words were firm, his aura intense, enveloping the captive.The captive showed no signs of fear. Instead, they smirked mysteriously and replied in a cryptic tone, "You won't get anything from me no matter what you do."Upon hearing the opponent's defiant words, Adrian stared
But now, fate had brought Adrian back to Dragoria, much to everyone's surprise. Quintin was relieved and happy to see Adrian return, albeit unexpectedly."What brings you back?" Quintin asked eagerly.Adrian shared his discoveries with Quintin. "I believe there's a looming threat in this world, particularly in the Far North. I intend to investigate.""The Far North?" Quintin was taken aback.The Far North was known for its danger and desolation, almost like a forbidden realm. Adrian's plan to venture there surprised Quintin greatly.Adrian affirmed, "I’m fully aware of the dangers, but I must go. The demons are likely hiding in the depths of the Far North."His words left everyone exchanging glances. After a moment, they nodded in agreement, saying, "Very well then. If that's your decision, there's little more to discuss. There's also an ancient ruin there. If you have the chance, you should explore it, Mr. Adrian."Quintin spoke with utmost seriousness, “Adrian, while your caus
At that moment, Zector stepped forward boldly and declared, "Mr. Adrian, how could you ever think that I’d let you go without me?"Adrian, surprised, frowned slightly. "Zector?"Zector grinned and approached Adrian. "I’d be worried sick. You're heading so far away, how can your buddy not be concerned?"Adrian was accustomed to solitude and initially hesitated to accept company. But Quintin and the others saw merit in Zector's offer and convinced Adrian otherwise."Adrian, we wouldn't feel at ease if you went alone. It's safer for two to travel together. You can watch each other's backs," Quintin reasoned.Adrian considered their advice and eventually nodded in agreement. "Very well, as you wish. Zector, let's go together."After bidding farewell to the others, Adrian and Zector embarked on their journey.*The Far North Sea stretched endlessly before them, its climate growing colder the further north they ventured. As Adrian and Zector entered the Far North region, they encount
As Adrian and Zector plunged into the rift, they were immediately met with a violent onslaught of waves that crashed down with overwhelming force, like a mountain descending upon them. They struggled to catch their breath amidst the suffocating pressure."Such impact… I thrive on it!" Adrian exclaimed, his resolve hardened by the intense turbulence. He activated his Vital Energy once more, shaping a potent sword essence. The blade Adrian conjured seemed capable of cleaving through clouds and sunlight alike, cutting through anything in its path."If you’re going all out, count me in," Zector declared with a chuckle. He unleashed his own formidable combat prowess and kept pace closely behind Adrian.Navigating through the tumultuous wind and waves, they descended deeper into the rift. Soon, darkness enveloped them completely, so dense that they couldn't see their own hands stretched out before them.As Adrian and Zector descended deeper into the legendary underwater ruins, they felt
They continued walking ahead and soon noticed shadows moving on the ground.Zector became alert immediately, but Adrian reassured him, "Don't worry, they're just corpses."With that, they approached. As they got closer, Zector could see several bodies lying on the ground, dressed in warrior attire. Sadly, they had all perished here.Adrian knelt down to examine the corpses’ injuries. It was evident that these warriors had been attacked by fierce beasts, judging from the savage wounds on their backs.Observing closely, Adrian was taken aback. "How can there be such beasts under the sea? And considering their strength, those beasts must be formidable."After pondering for a moment, Zector speculated, "Maybe this area's proximity to a spatial rift attracts these beasts. Regardless, their deaths serve as a warning. There are serious dangers ahead that we can't underestimate.""Absolutely," Adrian agreed enthusiastically."Mr. Adrian, I think we should investigate further," Zector sa
As Adrian and Zector spoke, more and more monsters swarmed in, overwhelming the besieged warriors."What do we do now, Sameer?" one of the young warriors asked desperately.Despite their efforts to fend off the monsters, their resistance was futile against the sheer numbers. Although they managed to take down a few, the monsters kept coming in relentless waves.An older warrior scanned their surroundings and replied, "Hold on a bit longer. Once reinforcements for the faction arrive, we'll be saved."The attire of these warriors matched those of their fallen comrades outside—they were all apprentices from the same faction. Unaware of their companions' fate, they clung to hope for rescue.Boom! Boom! Boom!Suddenly, a series of powerful tremors shook the area. In the distance, a colossal figure resembling a small mountain slowly emerged. It was an enormous beast, likely the leader of the monsters, and as soon as this gigantic creature appeared, all the other monsters retreated one
As the enormous beast charged toward him, Adrian remained fearless. With a wave of his hand, he shouted, "Hah!”A potent attack was unleashed. Witnesses watched in awe as a massive formation swiftly materialized on the ground, ensnaring the beast. In an instant, it was trapped."He captured the beast so quickly? And with such calm control!""Incredible!"The warriors marveled at Adrian's power. In their eyes, he was simply extraordinary. Though the beast struggled within the formation, it was clear it could not escape.Frantically, the beast crashed against the boundaries of the formation, desperate to break free from Adrian's grasp. But Adrian had set the trap in accordance with the unique terrain, ensuring there was no hope of escape. Under his command, the beast could only submit.“Time to end this," Adrian declared, his sword poised with determination.His clothes fluttered as if touched by divine presence. The beast's struggles intensified, but it was trapped, unable to res
"Valor Supreme..." Adrian had heard of them before; it wasn't a major faction.Sameer continued, "As you can see, our faction isn't large and our strength isn't comparable to yours, but we have our reasons for being here.""Oh?" Adrian was intrigued.Sameer explained, "Our leader came here three months ago searching for an ancient treasure. However, once he got here, he disappeared without a trace. So, our purpose in coming here is to hopefully find him. Of course, if we can't, we'll have to give up.""In that case, let's travel together for a while. It so happens that we’re also here searching for something," Adrian suggested.Sameer was slightly surprised and looked cautious.Adrian quickly reassured him, "Don't worry, I'm not interested in the treasures here. What I'm looking for is something else.""That's good to hear." Sameer sighed in relief.Adrian found these warriors quite interesting. Clearly, their strength was insufficient, yet they were still so proud and competit
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