Looking closely, everyone realized it was none other than Magath and his group.Tyron cursed, "Damn! These guys just won’t quit!"Adrian observed them closely and quickly noticed something was off. They seemed much stronger than before—far stronger than they had been just a short time ago. An inexplicable, sinister energy was emanating from their bodies."Hmph, it seems someone has gained some malevolent power and plans to use it against us," Adrian said coldly.Magath raised an eyebrow and sneered, "Heh, so what? As long as we can eliminate you, I’d become a vengeful spirit without hesitation!"After the fierce battle they had just fought, it would be challenging for Adrian's group to face these newly empowered foes. Understanding the situation, everyone took a step back."Orson, look. The trial participants are turning on each other," Irene called out.The others observed for a moment and casually responded, "Well, that’s nothing new. Magath’s intentions were never pure; he’s
The group, who had been on the brink of despair, exclaimed in delight, "Really? That’s fantastic!"Magath, on the other hand, felt disdain and anger. He sneered. "Hmph, so what? You’re still headed for a dead end."As soon as he finished speaking, Magath's group quickly formed a powerful formation. Countless streams of malevolent aura converged around them, gradually taking on the shape of a daemonic god. It had three heads and six arms, with a ferocious and terrifying appearance. As it emerged, it brought an overwhelming sense of pressure to the battlefield.At that moment, one of the elders stepped forward. "As I suspected, it’s you. I didn’t think you would reveal yourself in such a manner."This was Kayne Hickman of Purecastle, standing tall in the wind, a sword case strapped to his back. With his long beard flowing, he appeared like an immortal descended from the heavens.The six eyes of the daemonic god’s shadow glared at Kayne coldly as it spoke, "Human desire is boundless.
Although Adrian seemed to be holding his own against the daemonic god, in reality, his stamina was wearing thin."What should we do?" Orson asked, tense despite his strength.Kayne responded, "Lead two teams of apprentices and attack the daemonic god from both sides. We must trap it here and prevent its escape.""Understood," Orson replied, retreating to organize the teams.As Adrian continued to battle the daemonic god, he was effectively buying time for the others to execute their plan. Orson and another apprentice, Simeon Flair, led their teams in a charge from the left and right flanks. With Adrian at the front, they surrounded the daemonic god on three sides.Sensing the tightening trap, the daemonic god sneered. "You insignificant fools think you can defeat me? Today, I'll make sure you all die!"Once more, a massive wave of daemonic essence surged like a tsunami.But it seemed Kayne had been waiting for this. He soared into the sky, instantly positioning himself behind th
A powerful daemonic god was sealed beneath Purecastle—the same daemonic god they had just encountered. As the seal weakened, the daemonic god's activity became more frequent.After hearing Orson’s explanation, one apprentice remarked, "That daemonic god didn’t seem very powerful. With our strength, we could easily handle it.""Yeah, we could definitely defeat that daemonic god!" another added.Orson shook his head. "It’s not as simple as you think. What we faced was just the daemonic god's shadow. Its true form hasn’t even appeared yet. Worse, the daemonic god has many followers.""The daemonic god has followers? Believers?" Adrian asked.Orson confirmed, "Yes, he has a frighteningly large number of them."In response, an apprentice complained, "Why did we even join Purecastle? We might as well go back home and enjoy our lives.""Exactly. We thought joining Purecastle would be beneficial, but now it looks like we might lose our lives instead. It’s not worth it."Several apprent
It seemed that coming here was the right decision. Not only could Adrian temporarily avoid Daemaxim's pursuit, but this place also had an abundance of aura essence.As they traveled, Adrian voiced a question that had been on his mind. "Lady Irene, I heard your faction was destroyed. But now, it seems like you’re an apprentice of Purecastle?"Irene smiled. "I knew you'd ask that. I’m not an apprentice of Purecastle, but my teacher is from there, so I have a connection with them."Simeon, usually a man of few words, added, "Yes, Irene's teacher is our teacher’s brother."Adrian had been impressed by Simeon. During the battle with the daemonic god, Simeon had shown great power, particularly in his seamless teamwork with Orson. Without him, the fight against the daemonic god wouldn’t have gone as smoothly. It seemed Purecastle truly was full of talent.As they continued their journey, the group chatted and laughed, with Orson and the others sharing much about Purecastle with Adrian an
Among the outer apprentices, four or five different groups had been eyeing the Sierra Courtyard for some time. With over 1,600 outer apprentices residing in Caelum Valley, most lived in places like Derrinia Pagoda and Emerald Garden. Yet, Sierra Courtyard had always remained vacant, making it a prime location.These groups had been frustrated by their inability to claim the courtyard, and now, seeing Adrian and his companions take it first, they were naturally displeased. These factions had already clashed several times over the courtyard, so their anger was understandable when someone else claimed it.After helping Adrian and the others settle in, Orson and his companions bid farewell and left. On the way back, Irene asked Orson, "Orson, wasn't your approach a bit too harsh?""Harsh? Hahaha! Are you worried about Donnelly's safety?" Orson laughed heartily.Irene’s face immediately flushed with embarrassment as she lowered her head, remaining silent.At this moment, the usually qu
Voices clashed back and forth as each side passionately defended their position. The older apprentices hadn’t expected the new arrivals to be so bold, go against them so soon after joining. If this continued, the newcomers might even surpass them.One of the leaders, unable to tolerate the situation any longer, shouted, "What’s so excessive? According to the rules of Purecastle, newcomers must yield to the older apprentices!""Oh? Why weren’t we informed of this?" one of the newcomers retorted."Yeah, Orson didn’t mention it before he left," another added.The newcomers were persistent in their objections. Seeing that they were unmoved by both persuasion and threats, the leader's expression darkened with frustration."Don’t think you can avoid punishment just because you refuse to listen," the leader snapped, his anger boiling over. He swung a powerful punch at Tyron, clearly intending to take him down with one blow.But Tyron simply smiled. "I was waiting for you to make a move,
The apprentice looked at Adrian and asked, "Mr. Adrian, what do you think?"Adrian pondered for a moment before answering, "It's quite simple—it's intentional. Before we arrived, the various outer apprentice divisions in Caelum Valley were maintaining a delicate balance. They all coveted the aura essence of Sierra Courtyard but were held back by various factors from breaking that balance. Our arrival, however, disrupted that balance entirely."Tyron nodded in agreement, adding, "By moving in, we've given them a reason to act. No matter how they decide to distribute resources afterward, the one thing they can all agree on now is to eliminate us. It seems someone is deliberately trying to prevent us from settling down."The group considered this explanation plausible. According to Adrian's assessment, it was best not to make any significant moves for now. They agreed to stay put and observe the situation, adapting as necessary to address any challenges.Meanwhile, something was takin