Since the formation had already been broken, there was no reason to stay. Despite their boundless hatred, they had to leave for the greater good.With Darnall's death, the daemonic god was slowly reviving. Seeing their attempt to flee, the daemonic god roared furiously, “Think you can escape? It won't be that simple!” His voice echoed loudly.However, under the protection of stronger immortals, including the elders, Adrian, and Tyron, the group managed to break free from the battlefield. After a grueling escape, they finally found a place to rest and catch their breath.After resting for a while, Adrian recounted the events he encountered in the underground depths. “This is what happened…”Everyone was stunned. They never would have imagined that the Kayne they had known and lived with was actually an impostor.Darcie sighed. “Alas, it’s our fault. We failed to notice anything was amiss, which allowed the fake Kayne to…” Her voice trailed off.The lava beast reassured her, “No ne
1,600 kilometers away from Purecastle lay a vast, empty island. According to Edwin, this island was rich in spiritual energy and large enough to accommodate the remaining members of Purecastle.As they traveled eastward, they crossed an endless expanse of ocean. The seas of the immortal world were immense, with few landmasses, most of which were scattered islands. It didn’t take long for Adrian and the others to reach the location Edwin had mentioned. Looking out, they saw nothing but the ocean in every direction. The island Edwin referred to was located in this vast ocean. Although the coastline was still some distance away, Adrian and the others could sense the abundant spiritual energy emanating from the island, just as Edwin had described."This truly is a blessed land, an excellent place to settle!" someone exclaimed as the group prepared to move forward.They used their spiritual energy to form a boat and began crossing the sea. Everything seemed to be going smoothly, and th
A strange celestial symphony drifted through the air as another group of immortals arrived. At the forefront was a woman in luxurious robes, seated on a golden palanquin.Her brows furrowed slightly as she spoke calmly, “Joao, you have quite the audacity. Crystalfrost was the first to discover Gull Isle, so how did it come to be yours?”“Madam Hazel, just because you’re here doesn’t mean I can’t be. If I say it’s mine, then it’s mine! If you have the ability, come and fight for Gull Isle!” Joao retorted with a mocking laugh.Hazel Bryan, the head of Crystalfrost, looked visibly angered.Adrian quickly assessed that these two groups were clearly at odds. He signaled to the others, and the Purecastlers moved aside to stay out of the conflict, opting to watch from the sidelines.“I wonder if there will be a third party showing up later,” Adrian mused.As if on cue, another voice rang out from afar, “Since both of you are here, how could I be absent?”A man strode across the waves,
Seeing Adrian stepping forward, Joao sneered. “So, you want to take their side? Let me tell you, it’s not so easy. If you don’t have enough strength, you might end up suffering.”“Is that so?” Adrian replied with a slight smile.Without warning, Adrian struck Joao. The punch landed with a muffled thud, sending Joao flying and crashing to the ground.“Why you…” Joao struggled to his feet, glaring at Adrian in anger.Adrian, unperturbed, asked, “What’s the matter? Want another taste?” He regarded Joao with a cold smile.Joao, now standing and stretching his limbs, declared, “You dare to attack me? You’re asking for trouble! Let me show you what real strength is!” A faint blue glow began to gather in his palm.Adrian shouted, “Hold on!”Joao’s heart sank. “What, are you scared now? It’s too late for that.”Adrian replied, “I’m not afraid. It’s just that fighting each of you one by one would take too much time. You should all attack me together.”Everyone was taken aback. “What do
The final attacker was Rishi. His long sword suddenly unsheathed itself, and the swords of those around him quickly followed.Swish, swish, swish!The drawn blades formed a deadly formation, slashing toward Adrian’s vital points. With ice swords blocking his path, celestial music disrupting his senses, and now this blade formation threatening him, Adrian was in a tight spot. Despite his formidable strength, escaping unscathed from such a combined assault seemed impossible.Seeing this, Jonty, Orson, Irene, and others prepared to assist. “These guys are too much! Three against one isn’t fair!”“Don’t intervene. Let’s just watch Adrian,” Edwin said, stopping them from joining the fight.Although they could only watch, their concern for Adrian was clear.Adrian moved like lightning, weaving through the sea of blades. As he dodged their attacks, he laughed wildly. “Is this all you’ve got? How weak!”“Damn it…”Joao, Hazel, and Rishi were all powerful figures at the level-nine Integ
“He… He...” Everyone was stunned.Who exactly was Adrian? Despite his ordinary appearance, he had managed to dismantle their formation so quickly—it was simply unbelievable. Realizing the danger, everyone hastily began to retreat, eager to avoid provoking Adrian further.Adrian smirked as he coldly said, “I’m giving you a chance now. If you surrender, you might still have a slim chance of survival. Otherwise, it’s death for all of you!” He echoed their earlier words.Hearing this, everyone’s expressions darkened. The three individuals exchanged tense glances. After a brief discussion, Rishi stepped forward and said, “Very well, since you’ve won, we concede.”With that, they prepared to leave. Seeing them turn away, Adrian felt satisfied. “At least you know your place.”Suddenly, a wave of murderous intent surged from behind Adrian, striking with deadly precision.“Sh*t!” Adrian’s heart sank, but it was too late to react.As the murderous aura closed in, Edwin sprang into action.
Just then, Edwin approached. Adrian looked up at him, puzzled, asking, “What brings you here, Mr. Edwin?”Edwin smiled slightly and replied, “I have something to discuss with you.”“What is it?” Adrian cleared a space for Edwin to sit.Edwin settled beside Adrian and said, “I know your true identity. You’re not from our world, are you?”Adrian was startled. He had never revealed his identity to anyone, so how did Edwin know?Noticing Adrian’s apprehension, Edwin reassured him with a smile. “Don’t be nervous. I mean you no harm. I’m here to offer my assistance.”“Oh?” Adrian was intrigued.Edwin explained, “I recognized your identity because I’ve encountered many relics from Mythria during my travels. The aura you emit is similar to those relics.”‘The maritime immortal region had relics from Mythria?’ As Adrian pondered this, he suddenly realized something. “Are you suggesting that Mythria and the maritime immortal region were once connected?”Edwin confirmed, “Yes, from what
Adrian frowned slightly and asked, "Tyron?"Tyron smiled as he approached. "You’re heading thousands of miles away, and as your friend, I can’t help but worry."Though Adrian usually preferred solitude, Edwin and the others advised, "Adrian, if you go alone, we won’t be at ease either. It’s safer if two of you travel together. You can look out for each other."Adrian found their reasoning sensible. He smiled and said, "In that case, I won’t decline your kind offer. Let’s go, Tyron!"They bid farewell to the others and set off for the Far North Sea. The region was immense and boundless, growing colder the further north they traveled. As they entered the area, they saw countless icebergs floating on the sea’s surface, and the sky was lit by dazzling, flickering auroras.Adrian looked at the magnificent scene and wondered, "I wonder where the ruins Mr. Edwin mentioned are located."Tyron thought for a moment and replied, "I think they’re likely in the Ruins of Origin."“The Ruins o
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