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 massive waves felt like a mountain pressing down, leaving Adrian barely any time to catch his breath. Instantly, an overwhelming sense of suffocation enveloped him. Both Adrian and Tyron were caught off guard.“What a powerful impact, but I like it!” Adrian’s fighting spirit was ignited by the turbulent situation. He condensed his energy into a formidable sword energy that seemed capable of slicing through anything in its path.“Since you’re giving it your all, I can’t fall behind!” Tyron laughed heartily and unleashed his own energy, matching Adrian’s intensity.Together, they cut through the waves and descended further. Soon, they were enveloped in total darkness, unable to see their hands in front of their faces. They realized they had likely entered the fabled underwater ruins.The oppressive force around them intensified, sharpening their senses and alerting them to lurking dangers. As they continued to descend, the murderous aura in the air grew fiercer. Before long, an e
“Tyron, tell me about your daemon clan. What’s the situation there?” Adrian asked.“Alright,” Tyron began, no longer holding back. “The eight branches of the daemon clan were consumed by endless hatred and war. They wouldn't listen to reason. When space shattered, both I and the Gilded Tyrant got trapped in the maritime immortal world. The Gilded Tyrant, due to his daemon identity, was besieged by humans and had to seal himself in the underwater ruins. I, on the other hand, disguised myself as a human and roamed the world for years.“Initially, I wanted to rescue the Gilded Tyrant, but as time passed, I became attached to the human world and lost interest in returning to the daemon domain. Even though I was the young lord of the Gilded Clan, I didn’t care much for such matters. This decision ultimately tangled me in your situation.”Adrian nodded. “So that’s the story. I didn’t realize there was such a history between you and your father.”Tyron added, “Yes, I didn’t intend to hide
Seeing Adrian's pale face, everyone gathered around, concerned about what had happened. Adrian explained the situation, and their astonishment grew.Tyron approached to inspect the object and quickly realized something. “This object is likely tied to the ancient war between humans and daemons, but the energy within it remains a mystery,” he said.“Regardless, since it was given to us by the Gilded Tyrant, it must have some purpose. We should keep it for now,” Adrian decided, storing the stone away. Although he sensed the crystal contained vast information, he couldn't decipher it with his current abilities.Their journey had yielded some results, though Sameer and his group hadn't been so lucky. Despite their efforts, they hadn’t found their leader in the underground palace.Adrian suggested, “If he’s not here, he must be somewhere else. You can return to Purecastle with us and use their resources to aid in the search. That would greatly improve your chances of finding him.”“I agree,”
Irene halted her attack and exclaimed, "Adrian!"As Adrian and the others landed, he smiled and said, "Well, I’m back! Are you glad to see me?"Irene nodded, "Of course!"In truth, Irene had been reluctant to let Adrian leave. But with his responsibilities, she had no choice. Now that he was back, it felt like a dream come true.Orson, Rahu, and the others soon joined them, crowding around Adrian and showering them with questions and concerns.Noticing the absence of the elders, Adrian asked, "Where are Mr. Edwin and the other elders? Why aren't they here?"Orson teased, "Were you expecting Mr. Edwin to welcome you personally?"Adrian quickly waved his hand and said, "No, I was just curious."Irene explained, "The elders are out discussing matters with other factions and won't return for a few days. For now, only us apprentices are guarding the island."Adrian inquired, "Is it related to the daemons?"Everyone exchanged glances and nodded. "You saw it on the way back, right?
The daemon lord first unleashed a powerful aura that corrupted the surrounding creatures, turning them into his minions. He then used these corrupted beings to launch attacks on others. Within just a few days, he had seized a vast territory.Most factions were caught completely off guard by the sudden emergence of such a powerful entity. In a matter of days, over a dozen small factions were annihilated, causing a great uproar throughout the maritime immortal region.Edwin and the other elders understood that, as immortals living in this world, they couldn't let such events continue unchecked. They decided to reach out to other factions to discuss strategies, hoping that in the face of such a formidable enemy, these factions would set aside their differences and unite against the common threat.However, the reality was disappointing. The immortals were not as noble as the elders had hoped. A few days later, the elders returned with somber expressions, especially Keegan, who was visib
However, the fact that the daemon lord was intent on completely exterminating them was telling. This wasn’t just about dealing with defeated enemies. It felt like the daemon lord was determined to wipe Adrian and his group off the face of the earth.A thought flashed through Adrian's mind, and he asked, "Could it be that there's something here they either need or fear?""What do you mean?" Orson asked.The elders seemed to catch on to Adrian's idea. "We see what you're suggesting. If that’s the case, this theory might have merit. But even so, we aren't entirely sure what it is they fear.""Wait, could it be...?" Keegan's eyes suddenly lit up as if he had just realized something.Everyone immediately looked at him, noticing the complex expression on his face. The other elders cautiously asked, "Keegan, have you thought of something?""The Primordial Core..."Adrian and the others were confused, but the elders were visibly shaken."Keegan, are you sure about this?"Keegan replie
Without a doubt, it was Adrian’s time to step up. With that in mind, he declared, "In that case, leave this matter to me.""You?" Everyone looked at Adrian in surprise."That's right," Adrian replied. "I'm willing to take the risk and return to Purecastle to retrieve what’s inside the skill depository."Edwin immediately dismissed the idea. "No, it's too dangerous."But Adrian's eyes flashed with determination as he responded, "If I don't take this risk, we'll never know what the Primordial Core truly is, and there will be no one capable of defeating the daemon lord."Darcie asked, "But what if you encounter daemons along the way?""I'm not afraid of a few daemons," Adrian answered confidently.At that moment, Irene spoke up, "I’ll go with Adrian."Seeing Irene step forward, the elders exchanged glances. Then Orson added, "If Irene is going, I’ll go too."Fanning himself with a mysterious smile, Tyron chimed in, "How could I miss out on such an opportunity? I'll go too."The