"Then why are you undressing?" Lexie, puzzled by Adrian’s behavior, thought he was just making excuses. Despite the inconvenience of the wild environment, with nobody around and only the bright moon above, she would have relented if Adrian wanted it. Her confusion grew as Adrian undressed, only for him to suddenly recall, "Oh, right! I can just create a spiritual energy shield. No need to undress!" He had surprisingly retained the habit of undressing before entering water, even after many years away from Earth.Adrian quickly put his clothes back on, created a spiritual energy shield, and waded into the swamp, leaving the still bewildered Lexie behind.The humid environment of the swamp was rife with decaying organisms. Despite the shield protecting him from the muck, the odor was overwhelming, and Adrian had to endure it while sifting through the swamp.After searching through the top ten meters of the swamp, Adrian started searching the marsh’s deeper depths. The space below was
High-quality spiritual plants and herbs didn’t face this issue. They naturally possessed spirituality and were said to form by absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, giving them wisdom. These plants typically absorbed spiritual energy rather than emitting it.Once a spiritual plant or herb evolved into a spirit, it gained infinite possibilities. Like humans, they could continue to train and eventually become immortals. However, reaching this stage was incredibly difficult.First, these spirits needed favorable conditions for birth; they weren’t common weeds after all. They were often rare spiritual materials, and such spiritual plants were usually unique, making reproduction difficult.Even if reproduction was possible, these spirits had to reside in remote areas. Otherwise, they would have been discovered and harvested by humans long ago. The birthplaces of these spirits were highly selective.Lastly, nearby dark beasts played a crucial role. Most dark beasts had strong sensor
The words of the seven sages, including Dark Sage, led Adrian to completely misjudge the situation of this world, believing that an incredibly terrifying existence lay beyond. It now seemed that Dark Sage and the others had either lied or had been deceived themselves.The motives behind those who deceived them were worth considering. Adrian and Lexie investigated this issue. However, as the youngest among the seven sages, Lexie was not well-versed in the knowledge Dark Sage shared, which was supposedly passed down through generations within a faction.Given Dark Sage's status, there seemed to be no reason for him to deceive Adrian. Moreover, his promise to leave this world in twenty years didn’t seem like a lie. This had troubled Adrian for quite some time.Since this tradition had only begun in recent times, it suggested that someone did not want the people of this world to leave—or more specifically, did not want level-nine immortals to leave. If they believed the outside was Daem
Dark beasts could fall into a deep slumber, with some even needing to hibernate during the winter. However, they were very sensitive to external sounds and temperatures and would wake up if an immortal approached. Spirits, on the other hand, either didn’t wake up at all or were in a deep sleep.Suddenly, Lexie saw a person appear in front of her. She gasped in shock, “Ahhhh! Who are you? Why are you here? Which family is this little girl from?”Adrian smiled and said, “That should be a spirit. If you don’t believe me, try sensing her. She has no spiritual energy fluctuations. Even if she passed right in front of you, you probably wouldn’t notice, thinking it was just some unknown wild beast.”“Well, that’s true. No spiritual energy fluctuations mean no threat to immortals, right? If there’s no threat, why bother being on guard? Who would pay attention to it? And now this little thing has seen us both naked!” Lexie said, blushing with embarrassment.“It’s all your fault! It’s all yo
Adrian smiled and said, “Of course not. We were just stretching and exercising. I didn’t realize you were watching us.”“I see, but wait!” The Soulnascent Tree, which had just started trusting Adrian, became wary again.“What’s the matter?” Adrian asked, puzzled by the sudden shift in the Soulnascent Tree’s demeanor. He scanned the swamp with his divine consciousness but found nothing unusual. Even if there were an enemy, the Soulnascent Tree should have detected it only after him.“You’re not just here for a casual visit,” the Soulnascent Tree observed. “An old man came here once and was tricked away by one of my companions. I can sense the Snake Vine on you. Clearly, you came prepared.”Adrian laughed and said, “If I were here to capture you, you’d already be in trouble. Capturing you would be easy for me. Besides, what would be the point? Free drinks and food for life?”“Free drinks and food? Don’t be absurd. Even if you’re prepared, you still can’t capture me. Can you explain
Adrian realized he hadn’t shared enough with Lexie. After finding the Soulnascent Tree, the immediate plan was to leave Mythria and head to the Spirit Domain. Since the Soulnascent Tree came from the Spirit Domain, it should have a way to return there.Finding the Spirit Domain in the endless void required specific coordinates. Even if Adrian had those coordinates, he lacked the ability to traverse the void. The future for human immortals in this world was uncertain, or worse, a dead end. Staying here would be suicidal.Thus, the Soulnascent Tree was their only chance. While the Soulnascent Fruit was known to come from the Spirit Domain through spatial rifts, Adrian suspected there was more to it.Why was it only the Soulnascent Fruit that could come here? There were few rumors about other rare treasures, suggesting that the Soulnascent Fruit had unique attributes. Now that Adrian saw the Soulnascent Tree could cross worlds, it seemed this wasn’t a coincidence.The fact that the So
“Of course, there is a Celestial Domain!” Soulnascent said. “However, in the Spirit Domain, I haven’t heard of any great being breaking through to the Celestial Domain in a long time. It might be due to an issue with the Ascension Platform or changes in the laws of the Spirit Domain.”“What are celestials like?” Adrian asked, eyes gleaming with curiosity as if seeing Soulnascent as a treasure trove.Soulnascent shivered slightly under his intense gaze. Adrian did indeed think this way. Although Soulnascent seemed small, she was old and her existence as a spirit was a rare phenomenon. Some exceptionally fortunate spiritual herbs had attracted great beings who gathered around them, leading to spirits with combined strengths that even humans dared not underestimate.Soulnascent seemed all-knowing and omnipotent in Adrian’s eyes. The spatial laws she described were unknown to Adrian, but he confirmed their truth with the Draco Veinergy.After pondering for a long time, Soulnascent caut
”When an immortal masters the laws of two-dimensional space, they can open a spatial gate, enter the void, and find a weak point in another location’s space. By piercing through it, they achieve teleportation by ripping through space.“But when an immortal becomes a celestial, their understanding of spatial laws far surpasses that of us mere mortals. When they open a spatial gate, they instantly arrive at their destination.“To put it simply, when an immortal uses a spatial gate for teleportation, they disregard distance and spatial weaknesses. It’s as if they directly link the two places, folding space and making it overlap, allowing for instantaneous movement.”After Soulnascent’s lengthy explanation, Adrian and Lexie finally grasped the terrifying power of celestials. Not only did they possess telepathy, but their mastery of spatial laws reached an extraordinary level.Seeing their stunned expressions, Soulnascent was delighted.However, Adrian wasn’t satisfied. Seizing the opp
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