The lava beast's form flickered before transforming into a man with a head of red hair, clad in a red robe. He stood before Adrian, gazing at him with an unreadable expression.Adrian clasped his hands respectfully and said, "Sir, could you please take me to see Mr. Kayne?"The lava beast studied him for a moment before responding, "You don't seem like a bad person. Very well, follow me."With that, he tore through the surrounding void, carrying Adrian across an infinite expanse and deeper into the earth. Adrian was amazed. Despite the countless streams of lava in the underground space, none came close to him as long as the lava beast was nearby.Soon, they passed through layers of molten lava and arrived at the deepest part of the earth's core. A vast underground cavern stretched out before them. It seemed to be naturally formed, but there were clear signs of human craftsmanship.At the center of the cavern was a lone figure sat cross-legged. Though still some distance away, Adri
However, as Kayne’s strength grew, Darnall gradually gained the ability to separate from their shared body and emerged independently for short periods. When that started happening, bound by brotherly affection, Kayne never considered his brother a threat. But what happened next was beyond his expectations.Darnall suddenly fought for control of their shared body—and succeeded. He managed to trap Kayne's soul deep underground in a crippled body, taking his place. Hence, the Kayne outside had actually been Darnall all along.“I would never have guessed there was such a secret behind all this,” Adrian exclaimed. A question then arose in his mind. “Since Darnall originally didn’t have a body, how was he able to pull off such a complete takeover?”Kayne answered, “Because he aligned himself with the daemon lord, Ul'gal.”“Ul'gal?” Adrian repeated.The lava beast explained, “Daemon Lord Ul'gal is a daemonic god sealed beneath Purecastle. The seal was originally strong, but as it weakens
Although Jonty’s voice was not loud, Darnall still heard him. The latter laughed and snarled, “That kid has already become nourishment for the daemon lord. He won’t be coming. But don’t worry, you’ll all meet the same fate soon enough.”Darnall’s brazen words filled everyone with rage, but his overwhelming strength was undeniable. He seemed to grow stronger as the battle continued, and even their combined efforts were not enough to defeat him.Just as the elders were on the brink of defeat, a voice suddenly rang out, “Is that so? I think you overestimate yourself!”A powerful sword ray shot into the sky, striking Darnall and throwing him back several dozen meters.“Who’s there?!” Darnall demanded sharply.Suddenly, the ground began to crack, and in the blink of an eye, a massive fissure appeared. From this fissure, a figure slowly emerged. It was Adrian!“Mr. Adrian!” the crowd cried out in surprise, feeling a sudden weight lifted off their shoulders.A flash of shock crossed Da
Darnall stood tall, his entire being enveloped in a blood-red light. As he gazed at the unfolding scene, he praised, “Look! The rise of the daemonic god! Isn’t it beautiful?”“Beautiful? It’s nothing but the onset of bloodshed and calamity for all living beings. I will end this!” Adrian declared.A sword ray radiated from Adrian’s body, forming an enormous sword formation that enveloped everyone present. Countless blood shadows flickered around this sword formation, but despite their fierce attempts, they couldn’t harm Adrian in the slightest. Protected by his powerful aura, everyone felt slightly safer.Tyron exclaimed, “Mr. Adrian, it hasn’t been long since we last met, and you’ve become so powerful. Truly impressive!”Adrian laughed heartily. “It’s just a fortunate opportunity, nothing worth mentioning. But right now, we have a formidable enemy in front of us, so the best course of action is to eliminate him.”“Indeed!” Everyone agreed.Despite their resolve, the enemy before
The longswords converged in mid-air, totaling eighty-one in number.Darnall on the opposite side remarked with surprise, “Eighty-one swords? The Nine-Nine Primordial Sword Formation?”Adrian chuckled. “Since you can count, I won’t waste any more words. The Nine-Nine Primordial Sword Formation is here, so you’d better surrender.”This Nine-Nine Primordial Sword Formation was a technique Kayne had taught Adrian. By harnessing the earth’s natural energy within Purecastle, one could create eighty-one powerful spiritual swords.“Surrender? In your dreams!” Darnall roared in fury.There was no point in further conversation. Adrian and the lava beast stepped forward, aligned their feet, and formed seals with their hands. In an instant, streams of light burst forth, changing the color of the sky. The intense sword essence surged upward, piercing the through cloud and erasing the overwhelming blood-red light that had filled the air.“Under this Heaven Sword, all evil and heretics have onl
After barely dodging the lava beast's attack, Darnall no longer had the strength to avoid Adrian's strike. He took the blow head-on.“How dare you hurt me! You’re all dead meat!” Darnall cursed angrily.Adrian replied in an ice-cold tone, “So what? Not only will I hurt you, but I’m going to kill you!”As soon as he finished speaking, his sword's momentum intensified. The sword essence surged forth, overwhelming and suffocatingly powerful. At first, Darnall managed to fend off the sword essence. But as Adrian’s attacks grew more relentless and his coordination with the lava beast strengthened, Darnall found himself gasping for breath.“Damn brat. How did you two become so powerful?” Darnall could hardly believe what he was seeing as he faced their fierce assault.“That’s because good always triumphs over evil. You should have expected this outcome when you chose this path.” Adrian floated in mid-air, gathering even more formidable power.In a short time, the entire sky was obscure
Fortunately, Adrian wasn’t one of those maniacs, so he had nothing to worry about.As the battle's focus shifted to Adrian and the lava beast, Jonty and the others were reduced to mere spectators. When Darnall suddenly inflicted a fatal injury on himself, everyone was visibly shocked.Jonty was particularly stunned. "I never would’ve thought he’d choose to commit suicide before being defeated. Is he really that determined not to fall into our hands, even if it means dying?"Tyron replied, “I think he’s doing this on purpose.” He pointed ahead, where blood poured from Darnall’s body, quickly filling the entire area. The blood seemed to turn into a dense mist, spreading rapidly across a vast space.Seeing this, everyone felt their heartstrings tighten, sensing that something terrible was about to happen. Those still engaged in the battle, especially Adrian and the others, immediately heightened their vigilance, preparing for the worst. They exchanged solemn looks, feeling an intense
Just as Adrian was about to fall victim to the attack, a powerful sword essence suddenly shot across the sky, cutting through the air and rescuing him from danger. The tension in everyone’s hearts finally eased.Adrian, being saved so suddenly, naturally wanted to see who his rescuer was. Following the direction of the attack, he saw a figure slowly descending from the sky. The figure, a man dressed in flowing white robes, looked like a god who had descended to the mortal realm. He radiated with an astonishing sharp aura and sword energy. Just by looking at him, one could sense that he was no ordinary person.As the man landed, everyone quickly bowed, saying in unison, "Greetings, Mr. Edwin!"“Sir Edwin!” Irene immediately rushed forward.It was Edwin Wells, the Sacred Edicts Elder.Adrian’s heart skipped a beat, and he was quite shocked. He had always heard of Edwin, but since the elder was often away, Adrian had never seen him in person. He had no idea what this legendary figure
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