Soulnascent did not disappoint Adrian. She explained, "When a space is sacrificed, its spatial barrier becomes extremely weak, making it easy to open a spatial passage. However, the exact destination is unknown.""What do you mean?" Adrian asked."Space rifts are random to us," Soulnascent replied. "The destination is also random. You might be extraordinarily lucky and end up in the Spirit Domain, or you might be incredibly unlucky and find yourself in the Daemon Domain."Soulnascent's words made Adrian hesitate. If the future was uncertain and everything was unpredictable, it all seemed meaningless. He could spend another thousand years of his lifespan to gain more clarity, but he only had five hundred years left.The being that obscured heavenly secrets was overwhelming. Every time Adrian used the Draco Veinergy, it not only caused errors but also consumed his lifespan significantly. Lately, he had been reluctant to spend it.Although Adrian and Lexie could extend their lifespan
"What do you mean, Maiden Gytha?" Hans asked. "This team isn't led by Heavenly Order. In fact, Heavenly Order had strongly opposed its establishment. So why are you taking command so aggressively? You're practically sending us all to our deaths.""No matter what the daemons or beasts do, our task is to break the portal. If there is no portal to break, we proceed with the original plan," Gytha said, ignoring Hans’ complaints."Let’s do as Maiden Gytha says," Izak Sanford from the South Sea said hesitantly. This was Clyde Sanford’s elder brother, who had failed to seize the throne and was now sent as the vanguard for this mission."Does anyone else have any objections? Feel free to speak up," Gytha said.Apart from Hans from Immortals Alliance, none of the other immortals from various factions spoke up. Seeing this, she nodded and sent a telepathic message to someone.After a while, everyone completed their preparations. Holding their artifacts, they boldly flew toward Spirit Peak t
"Maiden Gytha, what do you think?" Octavius Stoll asked, his voice betraying a hint of panic after a long silence. Gytha had confidently scanned the area and found nothing unusual, yet Hans' treasure mirror revealed a bizarre phenomenon.Gytha remained silent. Osvaldo Dirk and Amell Patel began to grow restless, and Izak hesitantly asked, "Are you playing a joke on us, Hans? Stop messing around and put that away."The attempt at humor did not provoke a response from Hans. The serious expressions on Gytha's and Izak's faces indicated that the situation was more complicated than initially thought. What seemed like a simple dispute between Immortals Alliance and Heavenly Order, with Hans trying to embarrass Gytha, now appeared to be more sinister."Are we in an illusion?" Amell and Octavius voiced the unsettling thought that had crossed everyone's minds simultaneously. If they all agreed on this, it would mean they were already in enemy territory.Gytha remained expressionless, her ey
This remark immediately stirred the people at the top of Spirit Peak."You must be quite weak. Although I can’t discern your level, your sneaky behavior in luring us here shows you're afraid of us joining forces. That's why you’re trying to sow discord among us!" Octavius shouted, though his face was ashen."Little creatures, you're still so full of yourselves even now. Unfortunately, only one among you can survive. As for the others... heh heh…" Daemon Ancestor Forgotten Shore's raspy voice echoed with mockery."What are you planning for the others?" Izak asked, his face pale.Daemon Ancestor Forgotten Shore cracked his neck from side to side and then casually crossed his arms. "Of course, someone will go back to your factions in your place."As soon as he finished speaking, five gray shadows appeared beside him."What are those?" Izak asked, his face growing even paler.Daemon Ancestor Forgotten Shore cackled and answered, "Ask your brother!"With that, he gestured toward the
Gytha nodded, her eyes flickering with red light accompanied by a series of clear, melodious chimes. Despite the light in her eyes, her body remained perfectly still, showing no signs of disturbance. Two faint black lights drifted toward Daemon Ancestor Forgotten Shore.The Daemon Ancestor reached out and captured Gytha's soul, bringing it to his nose for a gentle sniff before claiming it. From this moment on, Gytha’s fate was entirely in his hands; she could neither live nor die as she wished.Gytha had already accepted her fate. Knowing she had fallen into a trap, preserving her life became her priority. She had prepared herself from the beginning to submit to the daemons, believing that dying now was better than enduring her current situation—losing out in the race for position of faction leader after being defeated by the holy apprentice of Heavenly Order. Sent here as punishment, she had long since recognized the treacherous nature of faction disputes. Among the apprentices and
On the other side, Adrian was preparing to leave. His goal was to transplant Soulnascent's tree body to the Exile Realm and he succeeded in doing so.When Soulnascent arrived in the Exile Realm, she became reluctant to leave. Expressing her fondness for the small world, she desired to become its Tree Ancestor. Adrian told her that while she could stay if she wished, she would have to help him reach the Spirit Domain. He also warned her that if he were to die, Soulnascent wouldn't be able to remain in the Exile Realm for long.After several reassurances from Soulnascent, Adrian finally agreed, feeling relieved. He then climbed out of the swamp, while Lexie and Soulnascent went into the Exile Realm.As Adrian surfaced, he spotted a scrawny, sneaky-looking man furtively setting up a formation. Adrian focused his gaze and recognized him as the man who had previously sold him the Snake Vines, and seeing the man’s actions, it was clear the latter had ill intentions.Noticing a presence,
Adrian didn’t know Ciaran’s exact plan for the Snake Vine staff, but he wasn’t about to let him execute it. Without hesitation, Adrian flicked his fingers, sending three streaks of ice sword rays shooting straight at Ciaran.Ciaran, unfazed, didn’t even look at Adrian. He swung the staff, creating afterimages, then waved it erratically in the air while chanting incantations. He pointed skyward, and the staff ceased spinning.The staff then flew toward Adrian at high speed, but the three ice sword rays shattered it instantly. The cold air from the destruction made the surrounding atmosphere turn misty, and Adrian stepped back just as the staff struck the spot where he had been standing.Adrian inhaled sharply, leaping into the air and releasing another three streaks of sword rays. Ciaran mockingly shook his head, clearly disappointed by what he perceived as Adrian’s ineffective attack.As Ciaran prepared to use his staff again to scatter Adrian’s ice sword essence, he suddenly felt
Ciaran took advantage of Adrian's brief distraction and swiftly vanished from sight. Adrian, ever adaptable, decided to find an alternative route, adhering to the principle "A rolling stone gathers no moss."He put aside thoughts of the blood sacrifice and focused on capturing Ciaran, his immediate priority. Ciaran’s trap had nearly caused a major setback for Adrian. If not for the sudden effectiveness of Pain, which had taken Ciaran by surprise, Adrian might have been the one fleeing.Using his divine consciousness, Adrian pinpointed Ciaran’s location and gave chase. Ciaran, aware that Adrian was still pursuing him, stayed on high alert. He changed paths several times and even created false trails to mislead Adrian, but the latter was not easily deceived.Given the extreme dangers of the Purple Forest Marsh, especially in its unexplored depths, there were legends of something formidable that deterred humans from venturing further. Adrian reasoned that if Ciaran had any sense, he w
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