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
“You scoundrel!” Gallahan shouted angrily. “You won’t die a good death! Using us as sacrificial pawns, huh? I won’t let you have your way even in death!”The Four Symbols Formation was fully activated, and the four of them were immobilized. Adrian sighed in relief, ignoring their provocations and letting out a couple of cold snorts before closing his eyes to rest.Freya, initially anxious, grew more uneasy as Adrian remained calm and ignored the chaos. She realized the men’s shouting wouldn’t affect the portal. The Four Symbols Formation would not stop unless the core of the portal was destroyed after activation. Confident in this, Adrian remained composed, while Freya, with her limited knowledge of ancient texts, showed increasing signs of panic.As the immortals’ screams weakened, they turned into low groans and eventually faint whimpers. The portal continued to drain their spiritual energy until their life force was depleted. As the membrane shrank toward the center, Freya’s anxi
In Freya's mind, Adrian seemed even more dangerous than the spatial rift. While spatial rifts occurred due to distorted spatial laws in high-density spaces, the consequences of passing through such rifts were unknown.As the rocky platform Freya stood on approached the rift, it didn’t continue to ascend but instead began spinning faster, making Freya dizzy and nearly causing her to vomit. If an outsider were present, they would see that Freya wasn’t spinning with the rock. Extending their divine consciousness would reveal that the space around Freya was severely distorted, with a four-colored membrane protecting her from the rift's pressure.Suddenly, the massive rock fell, kicking up a cloud of dust, and the spatial rift vanished. Freya was nowhere to be seen, having completely disappeared from Mythria.It appeared Freya was navigating a passage within the rift. She turned and twisted through the passage until she stopped trying to remember the path. With a faint smile, she decided
Despite Adrian's best efforts, he couldn't shake off his pursuers. Realizing escape was futile, he resolved, 'If I can't escape, then I'll destroy you!'With that thought, his sword essence shot out, faster than lightning, targeting his opponents.Boom!A thunderous sound echoed through the area, and Adrian watched as the space before him rippled and flashed, revealing several figures. His probing attack had clearly failed to harm them. As soon as these figures appeared, they launched a powerful offensive, trapping Adrian within a formation.The leading figure sneered, "Kid, I'm impressed you noticed us. Not bad."Adrian's eyes narrowed as he coldly replied, "You act like persistent pests—of course, I sensed you. Now, who are you, and why are you chasing me?"Seeing the aggressive approach of his opponents, Adrian decided there was no need for courtesy and released a powerful aura of his own.The leading figure stepped forward, coldly saying, "You dare question us? You broke thr
In truth, these opponents had long set up a formation to trap Adrian. However, it had been lying dormant, ready to be activated at any moment. Realizing they couldn’t overpower him, they finally unleashed the formation.Suddenly, a blinding light erupted, and the powerful formation enveloped Adrian instantly. His divine consciousness revealed that this formation had the ability to suppress his cultivation level. It was clear that this formation was no ordinary trap.“Hmph, you think a formation like this can hold me? Break!” Adrian knew the formation was strong, but he refused to submit. He unleashed a tremendous force, his aura expanding rapidly as he attempted to shatter the formation with sheer power.But just as it seemed Adrian might succeed, something strange occurred. A mysterious force emerged from the formation, quickly and completely suppressing him. Under the influence of this force, Adrian found himself unable to access any of his power.This was too strange. It seemed