Sameer suddenly shouted aggressively, "Mr. Adrian, why waste words with him?! He’s a demon! Let's just kill him!"However, the man shot Sameer a fierce gaze, instantly rendering Sameer’s group witless. The Valor Supremes dared not meet the man’s gaze, but the man did not move against them either. His presence alone was enough to intimidate them into silence.At this tense moment, Zector addressed the man, "Father, now that you have awakened, please return to the demon realm. There should be a spatial rift here. With your abilities, it should be easy for you to go back.""Oh? Are you that eager for me to be gone?" The man raised an eyebrow. He stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at Zector.Zector replied calmly, "The Golden Creed cannot be without a king."The man paused, considering Zector's words. "Hmm, you shall come back with me then. You've spent enough time wandering in this mortal realm. It's time to return and fulfill your duty."With a wave of his hand, the
The man frowned and looked toward Adrian. Despite his scrutiny, Adrian appeared unremarkable to him, and he couldn't comprehend how Adrian had demonstrated such formidable combat prowess."Are you defending him?" the man asked.Adrian chuckled and replied, "Absolutely. Attacking someone who can't fight back proves nothing. It only makes you look small.""In all my years ruling the universe, I, the Gilded Tyrant, have never been called small. You're quite interesting, kid! Since you're so confident, let's change the terms.” Gilded Tyrant sneered."Go on," Adrian said calmly."We’ll settle this with a fight. If you can withstand three of my attacks, I won't take Zector away. If you fail, no one interferes," declared the Gilded Tyrant.Zector hurried to Adrian’s side and whispered, "Sir, this is between my father and me. You shouldn't interfere.""No, I wouldn't have intervened if not for earlier. Now, I want to see how strong this Demon Lord is," Adrian replied."My strength far
Adrian understood that confronting the blade energy head-on would be futile. Activating the Ancient Life Text, he searched for a way to navigate through the attack. While completely neutralizing it seemed beyond his current capabilities, finding an escape route remained feasible.Boom!A deafening roar filled the air as the Gilded Tyrant's assault enveloped Adrian."Mr. Adrian!" gasped Sameer’s group in disbelief.Dust and smoke shrouded the scene, obscuring Adrian's condition. As the haze settled, they discerned a figure still standing—it was Adrian.Coughing twice, Adrian faced the Gilded Tyrant and remarked, "Impressive strength, but if you think that level of power can defeat me, you're sorely mistaken."The Gilded Tyrant found Adrian increasingly intriguing. Despite his unassuming demeanor, he consistently defied expectations. "Boy, enduring my Sky-Splitting Slash is commendable, but you should brace yourself for what comes next," he warned.With those words, an even more p
"Excellent, very impressive!" The Gilded Tyrant chuckled as he regarded Adrian. "Your strength is commendable. Given that, let's call it quits for today. But next time, I won't go easy on you."With that, the Gilded Tyrant flickered and vanished from sight, leaving the others visibly stunned. They hadn't expected the battle to end so abruptly, leaving them speechless.Adrian turned to them and said, "The Gilded Tyrant has acknowledged my strength and showed caution. In a way, he kept his word. Now that he's gone, let's gather whatever we can find."Finally snapping out of their daze, the Valor Supremes realized this place, brimming with its treasures, was theirs to claim. Excitement filled the air as they quickly gathered their newfound riches and departed from this secret realm.When they got out, Adrian and Zector bid farewell to them and left to continue their journey. In the vast northern continent, they sought to uncover more truths, eventually arriving at the grand city of Aq
There were two rental options available: a short-term stay in a two-story duplex loft for twenty low-grade essence stones per month, or a long-term stay for an annual rent of one hundred and eighty low-grade essence stones for the same loft.Additionally, Nimbus had ties to Oxridge's Independent Immortals Alliance, allowing any immortal to set up market stalls without paying management fees or commissions, attracting many immortals in need of services and goods to the area."Can we really set up stalls here?" Adrian inquired."Yes, if you're skilled in alchemy or blacksmithing, you'll thrive here and be in high demand among immortals," the steward explained.Adrian pondered, then asked, "Are there any other housing options besides lofts?"The steward chuckled. "There are cave dwellings, but I wouldn't recommend them.""Why not?" Adrian questioned, "Why not save to accumulate as many essence stones as possible?"The steward was momentarily surprised before laughing. "You're quite
Two months passed swiftly. During this time, Adrian and Rozi delved into advanced techniques like the "Entanglement Technique" and "Rain of Arrows," enhancing their strength, though they hadn't yet reached a higher level.They often engaged in friendly competition, comparing popularity and earnings. However, alchemy posed higher risks and costs compared to blacksmithing. Rozi, particularly, faced intense frustration when her attempts to create Red Pills failed, sometimes venting her anger by smashing tables. But things changed when she successfully produced the Mind-Clearing Pill, significantly boosting her and Adrian’s power.After much discussion, the pair decided to leave Oxridge Market. Adrian believed staying there hindered their breakthroughs, citing that Rozi could support their training with her alchemy skills. Initially, Rozi didn't understand his decision though, causing her and Adrian to get into a heated argument. Eventually, she relented to his firm stance.The next day
"We might spare your life if you leave your treasures behind, kid," Edith said."You want me to leave my treasures? What if I let you two leave instead? What do you think about that, dear friends?" Adrian replied calmly."You little…" Darren snarled, then chuckled, "Hmph, well done, young man. You have a sharp tongue. Once we capture you, you'll beg for death in no time.""No need. I'm used to traveling alone. I’m not fond of the hustle and bustle of factions," Adrian said coldly as he activated his Draco Vein Power and released a misty barrier."Hah, petty tricks. It's been only a few days, yet you've reached level nine. It'd get tougher to eliminate you if you had more time to grow. We can't let you leave now," Darren said.It was Adrian's first real confrontation with someone above level nine. After all, the encounter at Stone Sea Forest was not a real fight. He was no match against someone above level nine. The mist shield was just raised, and Edith dispelled it in a second.
“Adrian? Adrian," Rozi gently called out while holding Adrian's face. However, he had already fallen into a coma and could not hear a thing."Huh, the Water Ethereal Physique?!" A woman exclaimed in surprise. "She lacks proper guidance since she doesn't have a mentor. Besides, it seems this little one has encountered some trouble too."A light gate appeared before the woman, and she gracefully entered, leaping a hundred miles in an instant to stand beside Rozi. Without even raising her head, Darren attempted another sneak attack.Before Darren could reach the woman, an invisible force in the air stopped his attack. Undeterred by his failed attempt, Darren continued manipulating his flying sword, sending it and its illusions toward the beautiful woman."Still not giving up, little one?" the beautiful woman asked. She lightly tapped her waist, and in a flash of yellow light, Darren and Edith were stunned and fell unconscious."Thank you for saving my life." Rozi hurriedly bowed to t