Adrian's biggest challenge was the incomplete laws within the Exile Realm. Once law fragments formed, they would generate elements matching their attributes. For instance, with laws related to water and fire, his small world could naturally produce water, rain, and even ignite fires, accompanied by thunderstorms.However, due to the absence of earth attributes, the formation of islands and land was very slow, almost stagnant. The few islands that had formed were mostly made of sediment from when he first introduced seawater.Similarly, without enough law fragments, the corresponding attributes couldn’t be generated within the domain. This lack of attributes meant that inhabitants couldn't practice laws, and new law fragments couldn’t be produced. Once law fragments were present, they would recycle endlessly, a testament to natural power.Adrian had been troubled by this issue for a long time and even considered killing level-nine dark beasts to use their residual law fragments to fu
Over the past few days, the Exile Realm grew significantly due to the difference in time flow, expanding to about 130 miles in radius. This made it four times the size of Glimmering Island, with a very high altitude.In such a vast space, even the aura essence within the cave couldn't fully stabilize. This meant there was a substantial concentration difference: the aura essence entering the Exile Realm not only settled at the bottom but also dispersed in all directions. The aura essence didn't gather together once inside the Exile Realm and instead moved throughout the Exile Realm. Some of the flora throughout the world absorbed the aura essence well, creating areas with higher concentration, while other areas remained less dense.Adrian noticed that the aura essence in the cave was decreasing rapidly, and realized that the energy from this cave was just a drop in the bucket for the Exile Realm. To fill the entire small world, many celestial veins would be required to ensure the spac
Eloise didn’t turn around, knowing it could only be Adrian. She pouted and snorted a few times before falling silent.Adrian smiled and said, “Would you like me to find you some entertainment? It seems like you’re quite bored.”Eloise replied, “You won’t let me go out, and being here feels like a prison. What kind of entertainment can I find here?”Adrian said, “Your mother gave specific instructions, and the letter was from you to me. Are you trying to go against her orders? Even if you did, I wouldn’t recommend it. That higher being needs someone like you to meet its needs.”“But I can’t just keep wasting time here, can I?” Eloise said, clearly unhappy with her current life, which revolved around eating, drinking, sleeping, and teasing mortals.Adrian responded, “With your temperament, finding enjoyment outside will be tough. Let me offer some advice: to find joy in anything, you first need to set a goal. Achieve it, and you’ll gain a sense of accomplishment. It’s through accomp
Eloise seemed to grasp the concept and secretly admired her father. Even though he was only at level-eight, his understanding surpassed hers, despite her being above level-nine.“So what should we do?” Eloise asked, eager to take action. Being here had made her feel quite frustrated.Adrian replied, “Don’t rush. I’m planning to diffuse the external aura essence into the Exile Realm. This means that the Exile Realm will be fixed in that cave. Since the aura essence inside is low, it will continuously diffuse in.”“But that’s too slow…” Eloise said, her voice trailing off. “The Exile Realm is so vast, and there’s nothing for me to do here, right?”Adrian smiled and said, “Silly girl, it is a slow process. The excitement for me is in the strategy of taking law fragments from that higher existence. I’ll keep searching for high-grade celestial veins outside and transplant them into the cave.”“As for you, you’re much more important to me. I need you to help plan for every aspect of the
As the amount of aura essence inside the Spirit Gathering Formations increased, they would eventually reach a peak where no more growth could occur. They would need more aura essence to attract more, but their efficiency would decrease.Adrian suggested, “What if we build a completely sealed space and direct all the Spirit Gathering Formations to one place, like underground, to unify and store the aura essence?”Eloise considered this suggestion for a while before responding, “This approach can indeed change things. You want to keep the aura essence completely within the Exile Realm?”“Yes,” Adrian confirmed. He aimed to maximize the amount of aura essence in the Exile Realm.“Then why not convert the aura essence into celestial plants?” Eloise proposed, smiling. “Celestial plants are natural Spirit Gathering Formations that absorb and store aura essence. By planting celestial plants in all the Spirit Gathering Formations, especially those highly receptive to aura essence, we can a
Could it be that generating the power of faith required an external force? Adrian recalled that when he had previously created the power of faith, it had been relatively effortless and without any special conditions.Feeling uncertain, Adrian decided to shift his focus to another task: exploring the nearby deep sea. He was not willing to stay on Lumia Isle indefinitely. He also sensed that Clyde was wary of him. Despite Clyde’s apparent gratitude, Adrian knew that once Clyde had the opportunity in three years, he would likely target him.However, Adrian needed to assist Clyde because he required a three-year buffer period himself. Establishing a well-developed celestial vein was very challenging, and Adrian needed to completely detach himself from human society.In other words, Adrian saw Lumia Isle as a temporary residence. He hoped to build his cave in international waters or even underwater to avoid detection by human immortals. Transplanting too many celestial veins could attract
Thus, every fifty, one hundred, one hundred fifty years, like clockwork, beast swarms would erupt. This pattern was beneficial for both humans and dark beasts.For humans, each great battle allowed them to kill dark beasts in bulk, leading to significant increases in strength. Many factions rose to prominence during these times. For example, Celesta Rain Island, which had been founded a thousand years ago, became stronger through multiple dark beast swarms. Strengthening a faction, especially one with inherited family power, was a rare achievement.Recently, there was a new rumor that an enormously large beast swarm would occur after one thousand years. The number of dark beasts, having accumulated over the years, would reach an unmanageable level, prompting an unprecedented swarm.Not long ago, after the firmament shattered, many dark beasts spontaneously formed swarms and began attacking the Southern Forest. Adrian had witnessed this firsthand, but recently this phenomenon had dis
Adrian found himself inexplicably dragged into the group of five. Now, he could only count himself unlucky. The saying "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" came to mind. Although he didn’t intend to show them any kindness, he had to admit that they needed each other as the supreme level-nine immortal they faced was a formidable foe.The tanned man chuckled and said, “Three hundred years ago, we were all one. This dark immortal is a remnant from the ancient past, a traitor to human immortals. We share a common enemy, don’t we?”Adrian remained silent. With a dark immortal in their midst, cooperation was essential. These immortals had long fallen from grace and some were even addicted to alchemy. After becoming dark immortals, they turned bloodthirsty and cruel, taking pride in their demonic nature. They had severed their limbs and, in extreme cases, replaced their organs with those of dark beasts, believing it to be the essence of gaining power. While this gave them temporary strength
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