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
It was strange that they would send someone knowing Adrian could eliminate level-nine immortals. Unless this person had some special attributes, he was probably the young master that dark immortal had referred to.However, as Adrian descended deeper into the cave, he only guessed part of the truth. The person was indeed the young master, but he was not there to pursue Adrian. Instead, his target was actually the cave Adrian had coincidentally chosen to hide in.In Adrian’s perception, the young master was getting closer. Logically, he should have been inspecting the battlefield or following the traces Adrian had deliberately left behind. The young master’s actions left Adrian both amused and exasperated. Seeing the young master hadn’t even checked the battlefield, he realized the former’s visit had nothing to do with him.“Hmm?” Adrian wondered in surprise, sensing that the young master had also entered the cave. Fortunately, the cave was uneven and poorly lit. He decided to hide in
The young master failed to detect Adrian, who had already rushed ahead with excitement. Adrian found himself looking down on the young master again. Such pampered immortals seemed to lack any real sense of danger. Though he despised these spoiled elites, who often complained to their elders and were known for their cowardice, it didn’t mean they were weak in the face of real threats.Immortals born into factions or wealthy families often started with significant advantages. While independent immortals struggled to earn essence stones, these privileged youths were already acquiring spirit techniques and didn't need to worry about basic living expenses.While independent immortals worked hard to refine their spirit techniques, these young elites, dissatisfied with their current abilities, sought breakthroughs with celestial tools.Independent immortals faced tough choices at auctions, deciding whether to spend their hard-earned essence stones on techniques, celestial tools, or other i
The cave dwelling, though rather standard in taste with its furnishings and carvings reflecting an ancient style, was quite surprising. Who would have thought that a cave would contain such a residence?Adrian shook his head and observed the dust on the ground. As a long-abandoned dwelling, the layer of settled dust was significant. He followed the young master’s footprints while using a technique to keep himself afloat as to not leave traces. That way, he didn’t have to be afraid of being discovered by anyone coming from behind. If that level-eight immortal arrived and saw extra footprints on the ground, it would be obvious that another person was there, making Adrian’s escape impossible since this was a one-way passage with no exit.Adrian continued following the footprints until he reached a room where the tracks vanished. “Have I revealed some flaw and been discovered?” Adrian questioned himself, but it didn’t seem likely.How had that young master disappeared though? Adrian w
Adrian's actions had caused considerable damage; the room he had teleported from had collapsed. By the time the collapse occurred, Adrian had already moved to the other side of the cave dwelling. The new room he found was not much different in layout but was noticeably more luxurious.Adrian observed the room, noting its predominant pink decor, which struck him as more suited to a woman's boudoir than a typical male immortal's quarters.Entering the room, Adrian prepared for a potential confrontation. However, the young master of the dark immortals was not at the teleportation formation entrance. Disappointed, Adrian began to follow the traces left behind to search for him.The young master seemed efficient; he had headed straight to the training room. Many predecessors liked to place their inheritance in such rooms, which piqued Adrian's interest. While the beast familiar room and the celestial herb pavilion were also tempting, Adrian decided to follow the young master’s path.Adr
Adrian faced a dilemma about the transformation of matter and its impact on physical evolution. The daemons aimed to make their bodies as tough as celestial weapons, almost indestructible. This extreme physical strength made it very difficult for humans to destroy them, and it made them formidable opponents.Adrian’s view wasn’t unique; it highlighted the different philosophies of daemons and humans. Humans didn’t understand the daemons' weaker souls and their mastery of laws, while daemons couldn’t grasp why humans didn’t focus on developing their physical bodies.The debate between the two groups had been ongoing for years. From an outside perspective, neither side was entirely right or wrong. Humans, with their higher intelligence, focused on training their souls and mastering laws. In contrast, dark beasts, who grew up in harsh environments, relied on force and resource acquisition for survival. For them, physical training was the most practical approach.Meanwhile, Adrian was u
Illusion Formations blended reality and illusion, leaving people defenseless and eventually exhausting them to death. Jac furiously attacked the Illusion Formation, and though the method was ineffective, he managed to maintain some clarity and targeted the formation's weakest point.The Illusion Formation was close to collapsing. Jac alternated between kicking it, swiping with his claws, and ramming it with his back. His behavior made it hard to tell if he was human or beast.Dark beasts had innate talents, especially those with noble bloodlines, which allowed them to grow stronger over time. For example, a saber-toothed demonic tiger started as a level-one dark beast but could grow into a level-nine dark beast just by eating and sleeping, an ability humans could only envy. Humans lacked inherited memory, so even if dark immortals obtained dark beast limbs, they couldn’t gain the beast's legacy and remained inferior to real dark beasts.A dark beast's wisdom increased with their lev
If Adrian had been present, he would have immediately noticed that Jac was now far stronger than before.Jac slowly raised his left hand to the top of his head and then lowered it. He exhaled deeply, and a ghostly green flame that looked like it could be extinguished by a mere breeze appeared on his left hand. The fire swiftly spread over his body, enveloping him entirely in the ghostly green flames.His clothes were incinerated, exposing his bare body. Fur began to grow all over him, reaching its peak length as Jac started to howl. His face twisted in agony as if something was torturing him. His two wolf-like paws struck the ground forcefully, and he began to transform from a primate into a monstrous beast.After the transformation, the wolf-Jac stopped howling and examined his new body with excitement. This successful transformation filled him with glee, and he said in a human voice, "The body of the Netherworld Wolf is indeed formidable."With a light leap, he reached a height o
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