The more Adrian thought about it, the angrier he became. Without hesitation, he unleashed the Dark Word Technique: Annihilation on Gallahan. When it came to the strength of his divine consciousness, Adrian was confident that he had no equal, at least not among Nascent Stage immortals.This technique was risky, as it could harm the user while inflicting significant damage on the enemy, especially if their divine consciousnesses were closely matched. But now, Adrian had no such concerns, so he executed the attack mercilessly.As both men groaned in pain, the tension in the air peaked. However, while Adrian quickly regained his composure, Gallahan was visibly shaken. He clutched the back of his head, stumbling several steps and nearly collapsing. His face was ashen, and his ears rang incessantly, making his head feel like it was about to explode. Just as he was about to roar in fury and prepare for a life-or-death battle with Adrian, a sword suddenly fell from the sky, jolting him awake
"And besides, why didn't you try to dissuade him from crossing me earlier? Do you think I'm easy to bully?" Adrian added quickly, his resentment clear in his tone. "You don't know me, so what gives you the right to lecture me? How are you any different from him?"The immortal's eyes darted back and forth, his expression darkening. But then, as if the earlier displeasure had never existed, a strange smile appeared on his face. He stared at Adrian, making the latter feel uneasy.After a long pause, the man lowered his voice and said slowly, "I apologize for overstepping. I'm Patoli Adamo."Adrian remained nonchalant, responding with a sarcastic tone, "I don't care to know your name. If you're interrupting me now, does that mean you want to fight? Because if so, I'm more than eager for that." He crossed his arms over his chest and glared at Patoli menacingly.Seeing Adrian's fierce demeanor, Patoli realized Adrian's determination to kill Gallahan. He fell silent.Then, another immort
Adrian soon entered a teleportation portal. The portal was located halfway up a towering mountain. Finding it had taken him quite a bit of time, but he was relieved to have located it just in time, as a growing sense of unease gnawed at him. It felt as though something significant was about to happen. Adrian carefully used his Draco Veinergy to calculate not only for himself but also meticulously for the other five people. He discovered that four of them were marked by ominous signs of bloodshed, while the last seemed safe. However, when he tried to investigate further, Adrian found that something was obscuring the flow of destiny. He believed this interference was due to someone who had noticed his attempts to peer into the web of fate. Since encountering this person, his Draco Veinergy had seemed unreliable.This left Adrian struggling to determine whether his unease was due to using the teleportation portal or the potential dangers that might follow. It was an unsettling feelin
The four men exchanged furtive glances with Adrian and then looked at each other. Finally, one of them, who had never spoken before, cautiously asked, “Why do you two get to stand in the center while the four of us have to stand in the corners?”After voicing their concern, they all nervously looked at Adrian again. Seeing that Adrian showed no signs of displeasure, they breathed a sigh of relief. However, Freya was now in a difficult position. She couldn’t reveal that this was a Four Symbols Formation and that they were essentially stepping stones for their escape. She had to answer in a way that maintained their trust, which she had worked hard to build.Adrian nodded slightly, resting one hand on his chin and the other at his waist, watching Freya with interest. He was curious to see how this clever woman would handle the situation.Without hesitation, Freya replied, “You may not know, Cathal, but this portal has its intricacies.”“O-Oh... Ex-Explain, please!” Cathal Aisling sta
Adrian burst into laughter, slapping his forehead with a mix of frustration and sudden realization. "I understand now! How fascinating! What kind of existence could be on another continent?"The five others had been watching Adrian closely and definitely heard him, but only Freya dared to inquire further."What is it, Adrian? Have you discovered something? We’re all in this together and should support each other. If you keep such knowledge to yourself, it could be detrimental to all of us," Freya said, gesturing toward the others. Her words resonated with the group, quickly dispelling any lingering doubts about her position in the center of the portal.Adrian looked at Freya silently, admiring and fearing her for her wit and eloquence. Deciding to remain cautious, he turned to the group and asked, "Have any of you noticed the peculiarity? How it reacts differently depending on speed?""S-Stop talking nonsense! Tell us so-something we don’t know!" Cathal blurted out.Adrian raised
“What happens if we stay here?” Bayn asked, trying to appear calm but clearly shaken after confirming Adrian’s words.Adrian chuckled softly and replied, “I had a sudden premonition earlier and cast a divination. This place is extremely ominous. If we stay here any longer, not only will we die without a trace, but we might not even enter the cycle of reincarnation.”Bayn pondered Adrian’s words for a moment, then gazed into the distance. He saw the mist stretching endlessly with blood-red streaks extending toward the sky, creating an eerie and unsettling scene. After a long pause, he asked, “Is it really that severe? We won’t even enter reincarnation?”Adrian displayed a look of fear and heavily patted his chest. “Had we engaged in a life-and-death battle just now and one of you had died by my hand, it would have caused a great deal of carnage, and none of us would have made it out alive.”Still skeptical, Gallahan questioned, “What kind of energy exists here that could frighten yo
Freya decided to trust Adrian and team up with him. With a charming smile, she cast an enchantment spell to influence the judgments of the others. Those who had initially doubted her were now completely compliant.Adrian was pleased but had to hide his satisfaction. It was challenging to maintain his pretense, but he pressed on, feigning impatience as he urged, “Stop wasting time! Opportunity waits for no one. If we don’t leave now, when will we?”He then looked down the mountain. Although the view wasn’t grand, the mix of bridges and streams had an eerie yet unique charm. Adrian had led a disciplined life, enduring many hardships while traveling from the Southern Forest to the South Sea, and then to the central lands.While Adrian’s life wasn’t carefree, it was close. He wasn’t just observing the white fog; he was reflecting on his past. His mind was in turmoil, but with the clarity brought by the Draco Veinergy, he could once again see the web of fate and the man he had encountere
Freya was truly extraordinary. Her every smile and frown seemed to carry an enchantment that stirred a protective instinct in others. An ordinary person might even feel compelled to sacrifice themselves for her just upon seeing her smile.However, Adrian’s divine consciousness was so powerful that he was immune to her enchantment and could even reverse the influence. He remained vigilant and wary of Freya.As the others watched with envy and jealousy, Adrian took Freya’s hand and pulled her into his embrace, pinning her under his arm to prevent any resistance. He whispered in her ear, “You should close your eyes.”With no other option, Freya complied, understanding that if they were transported together, staying close might be advantageous for her in the future, especially if Adrian harbored any grudges.Satisfied, Adrian nodded and closed his eyes. He instructed the others to activate the portal while he took control of its core to ensure its safety.Once activated, the portal bu