The black-robed man was fuming. He had expected the daemonic beast to easily handle Adrian and his group, but he was stunned to find that their strength was growing more formidable by the moment.Fortunately, he had another trick up his sleeve.The man nicked his arm with a knife, and a stream of blood shot out like an arrow toward the beast. As the blood arrow struck, the beast's power surged.“Rooooaaaarrr!” The beast howled furiously, erupting with newfound strength. Bloody energies surged into it, and it began to emit a rolling black fog, merging with the black-robed man.In moments, the black-robed man transformed into a massive, half-human, half-beast monster. Standing 10 meters tall with enormous, menacing claws, he now resembled a towering mountain in front of Adrian and the others.Adrian remained unfazed, mocking, “Tsk, I expected more from you. Instead, you’ve just become uglier. Do you really think this grotesque form is enough to take us down?”“Otherwise? Prepare to
In an instant, the man transformed into a devilish figure from the depths of hell. The previous clash had already left Adrian’s blood and energy surging uncontrollably, making it difficult for him to keep up. Sensing Adrian’s weakness, the man unleashed an even more powerful attack, aiming to finish him off with a single strike.Realizing that he couldn’t match the man’s growing strength, Adrian’s heart sank. With his remaining energy, he knew he couldn’t hold his ground much longer without endangering his fellow apprentices. He had no choice but to fight.Adrian condensed his energy into a sword and swung it fiercely. “Bring it on!”“Die!”A colossal, earth-shattering attack surged forward. At that moment, Tyron, Jonty, and the other apprentices rushed to join in. “Mr. Adrian, we’re coming too!”The final battle had arrived, a moment destined to determine their fate. Regardless of the outcome, the apprentices of Purecastle were resolved not to surrender to evil.“If you all choo
The black-robed man, shocked and furious, was bewildered by his sudden predicament. His eyes burned with rage as he glared at Adrian. “Damn brat, what have you done to me?!”Adrian merely laughed and replied, “It’s just a little trick. Are you falling apart already?”In a dramatic reversal, Adrian, who had been on the brink of collapse, had gained a significant boost in power by using the black-robed man as a substitute. Meanwhile, the black-robed man’s fighting spirit was rapidly fading.Furious and desperate, the black-robed man roared, “Even if I die, I’ll drag you down with me!”With a final, ferocious roar, he burned his last bit of life force to reinforce the Deathly Formation.Boom!The formation began to collapse, twisting inward like a distorted space.Tyron realized the imminent danger and shouted, “Damn it! This person is ruthless. The formation is collapsing inward, and we have nowhere to escape!”Amidst the chaos, Adrian signaled for everyone to stay calm. “Watch m
Tyron fanned himself and remarked, “No wonder I always felt something was off. I never expected such an inside story. Do you know who this person is?”Adrian’s eyes lit up as he replied, “I’m not entirely sure yet, but I have a rough idea. We’ll need to wait until we return to Purecastle to confirm.”“Alright then, things are settled for now. Let’s head back,” Tyron agreed.As they cleaned up the battlefield, Adrian and his group discovered that other apprentices had also suffered significant losses. Out of more than a thousand outer apprentices, over three hundred were dead, and more than five hundred were seriously injured. The remaining ones were all wounded to varying degrees.This trial had indeed been a life-and-death struggle. However, the daemonic god remnants in Hidden Dragon Hill had been thoroughly eradicated. It turned out that these remnants were merely a group of daemonic soldiers and ghostly minions led by the black-robed man. With their elimination, Hidden Dragon Hi
Kayne paused before continuing, “Don’t be discouraged if you didn’t pass this time. The trial was tougher than expected. Even though you didn’t succeed, the faction has decided to reward you with six months’ worth of supplies.”For outer disciples, monthly training resources were scarce. Receiving a six-month supply all at once was a substantial boost, useful for healing or improving their skills.The apprentices who failed stepped back, and it was now time for the elders to select their new apprentices.“Adrian, you will train under me from now on,” Kayne said, looking at Adrian satisfactorily. Earlier, Kayne had told Darcie he wanted Adrian as his apprentice.Adrian responded, “It’ll be my pleasure.”He started to bow, but Kayne gently stopped him. “No need for formalities. You’re talented, and focusing on such things would be a waste. Come with me.”Kayne then turned and left, with Adrian quickly following. Tyron, Jonty, and the others joined their respective elders as apprent
To ensure the effective operation of each major formation and the overall functioning of Purecastle’s grand protective formation, Kayne had arranged the swords in this way.“I see. But I just noticed that this formation is incredibly versatile. If real danger arises, it can still be adjusted to reach its full potential,” Adrian said.“Exactly. That was my intention,” Kayne confirmed.Despite being new, Adrian’s remarkable abilities were already convincing Kayne that choosing him as an apprentice was a wise decision.As an inner disciple, Adrian no longer had to handle mundane tasks and could focus more on his training. Since entering the maritime immortal world, he had been hiding his true level. Few knew he had actually reached level nine, but his divine consciousness was even more formidable.One day, while training, Adrian expanded his divine consciousness to cover the entire Sword Peak. “The spiritual energy here is abundant. It’s truly an ideal place for training,” he remarke
If Adrian hadn’t been strong enough, his soul would likely have been destroyed by now.Kayne hovered in midair, his robes fluttering as he calmly said, “I haven’t taken an apprentice in thirty years because I’ve been waiting for someone capable of inheriting my legacy. Adrian, you’re the most promising person I’ve encountered in these thirty years. But to inherit my full legacy, you must first pass this trial. If you’re cut down by these thousands of swords, it will simply mean you’re not up to the task.”‘What? What kind of logic is that?!’ Adrian thought. It seemed that even if Kayne took on an apprentice, a single misstep could mean their demise under his relentless attacks.Amidst the sea of swords, Adrian searched for a way to break the formation. But Kayne’s overwhelming power left no gaps, offering Adrian no chance to escape.‘No choice. Looks like I’ll have to fight head-on.’ Adrian steeled himself.Though his soul was separated from his body, he could still condense his e
Adrian followed the voice and saw Kayne approaching with a smile. The latter laughed heartily as if the recent events had not affected him at all.Adrian smiled and quickly apologized, “I’m really sorry. My skills are still lacking, and I had to resort to such a desperate move to secure a chance of survival. I hope I didn’t hurt you.”Kayne waved dismissively. “Your current level isn’t enough to harm me. No need to worry.”Kayne then took a moment to carefully assess Adrian and praised him, “There’s no need for modesty. That last move was unexpected and showed your sharp wit and extraordinary potential. I’m grateful I decided to take you as my apprentice.”Adrian was surprised by the high praise from Kayne. “Since you hold me in such high regard, I’ll train diligently and make sure not to disappoint your expectations.” He bowed respectfully.Kayne laughed even louder. “Good! Let’s not waste time then. Follow me.”He turned and walked deeper into the core of Sword Peak. Adrian fol