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
In an instant, the six of them split up and headed in different directions. Adrian calculated that, due to the suppression of strength, the supreme level-nine immortal was ahead and that the Draco Veinergy algorithm seemed unstable.After deep thought, Adrian realized the deep sea was his only chance. The Draco Veinergy offered no hints about his fate, as if it were obscured. He had no choice but to flee deeper into the open sea, and it felt as though he was retracing his steps.Adrian and the others escaped from the narrow gap. Fortunately, the supreme level-nine immortal had positioned himself in the direction of leaving the open sea, so Adrian’s actions did not attract his attention.The open sea was a stronghold for dark immortals, so they weren’t worried that Adrian wouldn’t find his way deeper. After a brief hesitation, the supreme level-nine immortal decided to deal with the other five first.Adrian was being pursued by only one person. Fortunately, this pursuer wasn’t a sig
If Adrian were hit even once, he would certainly be gutted, but he wasn’t afraid of the sinister man. He mockingly said, “You’re a disgusting thing. You’re neither human nor beast.”“Hmph, such bravado. Luckily, dead men don’t feel disgust!”The sinister man’s hands twisted, and his claws began to glow. In an instant, his wolf arm grew twice as thick. Finally, he could grasp the celestial sword with his bare hands.Adrian struggled and shouted, “Fog Barrier!”He activated the fog barrier, obscuring the sinister man’s vision within a 1.6-kilometer radius. Adrian waited for this moment. Though every attack failed to injure the sinister man, Adrian noticed that the black mist around him was thinning with each strike. He provoked the dark immortal, who, driven by madness, sought to resolve the battle through brute force. While madness greatly increased a dark immortal's strength, it impaired their judgment.Like a rabid dog that only knew to bite and temporarily loses consciousness, t
"A warrior can be killed but not humiliated!" the sinister man roared, sensing the insult in Adrian's tone."You're a warrior? Speak up, or you'll lose your left arm too. I don't have the patience to waste time on you. If you still don't talk, dying will be the least of your worries. However, if you do speak, maybe I'll be in a good mood and spare you," Adrian said temptingly."Will you really spare me if I talk?" the sinister man asked, desperation tinged with a glimmer of hope. Betraying the young master might lead to a dire fate, but at least he might save his own life."That depends on what you tell me," Adrian replied with a faint smile.The sinister man hesitated, looked around to ensure no one was nearby, and then said, "I hope you'll keep your promise. I'll talk."Adrian said nothing more, his gaze urging the man to stop stalling and speak quickly.Sighing, the sinister man admitted, "We are dark immortals. The dark immortals are not attached to any faction or forces. Our
"We've been chasing them throughout the sea for several days and were about to finally capture everyone, but you were an unexpected addition," the sinister man said, finding it somewhat amusing that Adrian's capture was a twist of fate.Adrian replied, "Since it was an accident and you knew it was, and yet still chased me mercilessly, you must have had very cruel intentions. There must be something rare in that cave.""Yes, indeed. There seems to be some kind of technique but I don’t know the specifics." The sinister man forced out a flattering smile, which repulsed Adrian.Adrian sighed. "In that case, I'm going to kill you.""Why?" The sinister man was horrified. "You promised me. Why go back on your word? Aren't you afraid of divine retribution?"Adrian only smiled coldly. "I said that it all depended on what you say.""But I’ve told you everything. Was there anything unsatisfactory about what I said?" The sinister man was puzzled. He had answered every question but knew very
Adrian began to question the meaning of it all. He had unwittingly become a part of the immortal world, where maintaining his integrity amidst fierce competition was often a luxury. Originally from Earth, his hands were now stained with blood. On the path of training, there was no kindness to be found. He had initially been resistant to killing—even dark beasts—following the philosophy, "If you don't provoke me, I won't provoke you." Yet, he found himself increasingly forced into situations where, even if he did not provoke others, they would still come after him.Over the years, Adrian's inner conflict had transformed into wielding his sword decisively, a transformation that took hundreds of years. "What am I training for?" He began to question. The bloodshed on this path far outweighed the kindness he had received.After killing the dark immortals, Adrian found himself becoming emotional and doubtful about his path of training and the value of his existence. Every immortal faced th
In this world, Adrian had only Lexie and Eloise as his remaining loved ones. Since he did not originate from this world, he felt no true sense of belonging here and only wished to leave.After much contemplation, he established his purpose: to seek knowledge, protect his family, and go home.Adrian had no attachment to this world, but that didn’t mean he was ungrateful. He was thankful for all his experiences, harsh though they were. Though people here were more selfish and indifferent toward each other, it was still better than the mundane existence he had on Earth.He was incredibly curious about this world. Coming from Earth, he wondered if this world was like Earth—a spherical planet—or just a plane. He had yet to resolve this mystery.The laws of any world were universal. Earth had taken a technological path, which made Adrian wonder if there were immortals on Earth as well. He had heard of spiritualists before but didn’t know if they were real, so he yearned to find out.Not
Adrian wondered to himself, finding his thoughts increasingly sensible. How could it be? Enhancing consciousness without utilizing it… He had once overlooked this issue due to the extinction of the consciousness training path, or rather, he had inadvertently ignored it.Now, with a clear mind and guided by his Path Mindset, many previously unresolved issues were answered. He finally discerned the incompleteness of the Draco Veinergy.According to ancient teachings, training methods related to fate involved the soul and fate, known to be inseparable. Yet, the Draco Veinergy was lacking in offensive means. The Tri-Seals couldn’t be fully used for attack; even the third seal had consumed nine thousand years of Lexie’s lifespan.As Adrian increased his usage of the Draco Veinergy, he discovered defects in the third seal. Even when personally executed, it was affected by the enemy’s lifespan. If there was too much of a gap in lifespan, forced control could only lead to his own rapid diss
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