"Even if we encounter some ordinary immortals, they won't be able to survive on the ark,’ Adrian sighed.He felt an immense sense of regret about this. If the Immortal Ark were to be filled, they could save more lives along the way."Wait!" Lexie suddenly thought of something and said, "Even though it doesn't meet the standard of a small world, Weyberd in the Central Lands holds the reserves of the seven major factions.""What reserves?" Adrian asked."When Daemonia invaded during ancient times, only the Central Lands didn't fall. Those reserves are meant to combat Daemonia," Lexie said."Then we have a reason to go to the Central Lands." Adrian smiled. "If I'm right, the reserves of the seven factions should still be there. If we go, we have a chance to fully activate the Immortal Ark."Adrian and Lexie stayed up all night, chatting enthusiastically. After that day, Adrian returned to Forgotten Shore. As expected, Weststar had fully retreated. The monsters, being sea creatures,
However, Adrian did not anticipate that the other six land sages would encounter troubles. Reflecting on it years later, Adrian could only sigh at the inevitability of fate.After stepping into the space rift technique's light gate, Dark Sage was ambushed by three daemon overlords. Due to the abnormally turbulent space, he was banished to the chaotic spatial flow and his whereabouts became unknown.As for Gold Sage, he was ambushed by an unknown level 12 dark immortal upon entering the Southern Forest. Despite using secret techniques to prolong his life, he perished shortly after.Earth Sage was ambushed by three high-level demonic beasts when he returned to his faction. He barely escaped, only to be betrayed by his leader and killed.Wood Sage, after safely returning, was lured out under the pretense of important matters and fell into a trap. He died with no remains left behind. This incident led to a deadly conflict between the Terra Spirit Order and Azure Wood Peak.As for Fire
"Why not turn it into your lifebound spiritual artifact?" Lexie asked.Adrian was startled. "This can also be a spiritual artifact?""Your imagination is limited by your origin." Lexie chuckled.Understanding dawned upon Adrian. 'She's right! I can turn this core into my lifebound spiritual artifact!'He turned his curious gaze toward Lexie, and as they shared a bed every night, she understood his thoughts very well."Firstly, the Weststar faction is rooted in techniques. Secondly, all seven land sages have sworn oaths regarding our lifebound items. No one can claim the core for themselves, except you," Lexie said.Upon hearing this, Adrian wasted no time and immediately dropped his blood into the core. It flowed uninhibited into the core, and it took losing about three-fifths of his blood before it stopped.Adrian's heart was in his throat, and Lexie felt uneasy too. She nearly caused Adrian's death, but fortunately, with every gain, there was a loss. Adrian had truly gained co
As soon as anyone entered the small world, Adrian could control them indefinitely through the power of the Draco Veinergy. He conducted tests, confirming that this change had nothing to do with his levels.However, the core had its strengths and weaknesses. For sentient beings, it was nearly impossible to lure them in successfully unless they were exceptionally foolish. Adrian chuckled at the thought of opening the core and daring someone to enter. It would be sheer madness if an opponent knew it was a trap and still went in.Adrian's obsession with studying the core made him neglect even Lexie to some extent. He then discovered another intriguing phenomenon. When creatures died in the small world, it increased the vitality of the environment. This sensation was delicate yet profound. The rise in spiritual energy was noticeable, particularly from monstrous beasts rather than ordinary fish and shrimp. However, Adrian could not detect any other notable benefits of this at the moment.
Adrian had been unsure about how to handle the bodies of three daemons. Initially, he intended to turn them into his lifebound spiritual artifact, but Lexie stopped him. After all, she believed it was wasteful and disrespectful to nature. Therefore, he could only set them aside. Right now, he considered that these corpses might benefit his small world.Acting on this impulse, he retrieved them and, with Lexie's approving gaze, buried them on the small island. The energy contained within three level-twelve bodies was vast. It far exceeded anything Adrian had encountered in the past two years. The small world quickly absorbed the three corpses, and he distinctly felt the entire island becoming increasingly unique.It blossomed with various flowers, plants, and trees, particularly dense thickets that delighted Lexie. She even built a thatched hut on the island, declaring it their home.Adrian also noticed that these three corpses brought about a special change.Lexie exclaimed excited
The small world could evolve independently once laws were established, even if incomplete. Adrian did not realize that this was the primordial state of any major world.Understanding Lexie's suggestion, Adrian took out everything from the storage bags of the level twelve beasts. Regardless of their level, these beasts had a penchant for guarding celestial herbs, a destiny for lower-grade beasts and fundamentally unchanged for higher-grade ones. High-grade beasts especially cherished the seeds of celestial herbs, and they often traded and collected them for pleasure.Adrian planted all the seeds without hesitation, turning the entire rocky area into a densely cultivated plot. Lexie watched him perform this task. Just as she was about to leave out of boredom, she realized she could not exit the core.Initially thinking it was one of Adrian's pranks, she scolded him playfully but soon found out Adrian was equally puzzled. Even he was trapped within this space.Adrian joked. "Could we
In these hundred years, they were almost entirely absorbed in practicing the Art of Dominion. During this time, Adrian's lifespan extended to thirteen hundred years, while Lexie's lifespan returned to a thousand years.They were no longer lonely because their world gradually began to operate on its own. Despite the incomplete laws leading to severe disasters and weather conditions that Adrian could not fully control, much had changed over the century.Firstly, the movement of the small world's crust resulted in the formation of multiple natural islands besides the single artificial one they had built. These islands were scattered around the first island.Secondly, he had planted various celestial herbs as well as other ordinary flowers and trees. Although he could not recognize many of the species, their seeds had scattered across the islands and even the seabed due to wind and waves. The entire world had become lush and green, with plants absorbing nutrients and the ocean becoming
A school of fish originally headed toward a secret market near the island, but Adrian manipulated the waves to drive them away. Occasionally encountering a rabbit, he would give it a carrot.In the beginning, Adrian randomly interfered with the food chain. He found that the fate of these rescued creatures became entangled in a knot so complex even he could not unravel it. Countless animals and plants, influenced by his interventions, contributed to the formation of this intricate knot.This knot brought Adrian immense surprise. Through his cumulative influence over time, he could alter the destinies of the world's creatures with mere gestures. The descendants of these animals and plants were also connected to this web, though not as firmly as the first generation. Adrian continued to influence the offspring of the second generation, firmly tying them to the knot of destiny through his interference. With a thought, he could grant life or death. If he wished for them to cease hunting
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