As Adrian spoke, he stood face-to-face with the man. With a wave of his hand, a powerful aura shot from his palm and enveloped the man completely. The light intensified, gradually dissipating the aura around the man.From the moment the man appeared to his death, he never truly threatened Adrian. Only someone like Adrian would dare use such methods against an opponent like him. Others might have been overwhelmed and killed by the daemonic energy, which significantly boosts power and becomes more dangerous over time.Adrian and his group had prepared in advance, making the situation more manageable. Instead of killing the daemon outright, Adrian preserved a trace of its consciousness and began extracting its memories.'This one was stronger than the last. I might learn more about the daemon lord from his memories,' Adrian thought as the daemon’s memories flooded his mind. He carefully analyzed the vast information.Seeing what Adrian was doing, the others stepped forward and asked,
In addition to his current plans, the daemon lord had two other objectives: to continue pursuing Purecastlers and to attack the Universe Alliance, the most powerful immortal coalition in the maritime immortal region. It seemed to be the daemon lord's target for total destruction.“I wonder if the Universe Alliance has heard this news.” Irene sighed.“They definitely know,” Adrian replied. “But uniting everyone in the Universe Alliance might be difficult, especially given the internal conflicts among their elders. They likely still have internal issues to resolve.”Everyone agreed, but this was a concern for later.Despite the daemon lord’s rapid expansion, various immortals and powerful factions were resisting. Although this resistance wasn’t yet a complete system, it was enough to slow the daemon lord’s progress. Adrian and his group still had time. Once the immediate threat from the daemons was addressed, they would focus on the skill depository.Interrupted earlier, Irene resum
Everyone was slightly taken aback. “Something strange?”Adrian nodded. “Yes. There’s a strange presence in the air, though I can’t specify what it is. It seems to be some sort of spiritual entity.”Everyone became more alert after hearing Adrian’s words, and they could faintly sense a mysterious presence in the air.After a while, Orson spoke up, “In that case, let’s follow Mr. Adrian’s advice.”“Alright, better safe than sorry.”The group formed a formation and continued toward the top. Everything seemed calm with no obvious abnormalities. The lower levels of the skill depository were filled with strength methods, alchemy manuals, and similar texts. As they ascended, the number of bookshelves around them decreased.At the same time, Adrian felt their progress becoming increasingly difficult, as if a mysterious force was impeding their advancement. Sensing this, he smiled slightly and said, “It seems someone doesn’t want us to move forward.”He waved his hand, and a powerful for
In an instant, Simeon seemed to transform into a different person. He let out an angry roar and threw a punch imbued with immense power. This punch swept across the entire area, affecting everything in its path.His strength was truly formidable. Everyone couldn't help but marvel. Though Simeon had seemed unimpressive in appearance before, they didn’t expect him to unleash such powerful force through sheer physical strength.In this world, some immortals followed a unique path, integrating spirit and body, focusing their strength primarily on the physical body. Their divine consciousness and physical body eventually merged, allowing them to rely solely on their overwhelming physical power. Simeon was such an individual. Moreover, the physical strength method he practiced was evidently even more powerful. This sheer aura alone was enough to intimidate the entire skill depository.The ghostly figure could not avoid the attack and was driven out. With a muffled thud, the figure became
The scout reported the events that had occurred at the Purecastle ruins to Ul'gal.Ul'gal was visibly shocked. “I never expected these youngsters to be so powerful, far beyond my expectations…”The scout responded, “Should we come up with a countermeasure? Otherwise, I’m afraid…”“Hmph, even if that general is dead, it’s no great loss. He was the weakest of my ten generals. In a way, he sacrificed himself for our cause,” Ul'gal said dismissively.The scout wiped away a cold sweat, astonished by how easily one of the generals, Ul'gal’s strongest, was dismissed as insignificant. It was as if the general was just an ant. The scout even felt a sense of relief that his own low status meant he wasn’t the focus of Ul'gal’s attention.Ul'gal then continued, “However, since they were able to kill one of my daemon generals, it means they must have returned to the Purecastle ruins. Have Daydevil and Nightsoul gather their forces to attack them and capture them all in one fell swoop.”“Yes,
“Damn it! Enemies are attacking!” The guardian spirit quickly realized the danger. Ignoring Adrian and the others, it transformed into a beam of light and rushed out of the room.Adrian and the others exchanged confused looks, sensing something was wrong. They hurried outside to find out what was happening.Outside the skill depository, a vast number of daemon soldiers had gathered, forming a massive cloud that blotted out the sky and created immense pressure. Seeing this, everyone's spirits dropped.Orson gasped, “There are so many daemon soldiers! Where did they come from? Why didn’t we notice them earlier?”Adrian responded, “They must have arrived recently. It looks like the daemon lord's spies detected us pretty quickly.”In the confusion, they suddenly found themselves outside the skill depository, beyond the protective barrier. The guardian spirit had activated the shield, expelling them.“You say you’re not allies of the daemons, but now a large number of daemon soldiers
As Adrian's attack was blocked, the woman smiled sinisterly. "Hehe, kid. You’ve got quite the temper! Charging at us without a word—are you seeking death?”Suddenly, Adrian felt a blur before his eyes, and the man in black appeared behind him without a trace. With a sharp shout, the man struck Adrian’s back. A chilling energy invaded Adrian’s body, causing his heart to shudder.Silently cursing, Adrian quickly distanced himself from the opponent.“Are you okay?” Irene asked anxiously.The man in black radiated a coldness as if he had emerged from an ice cellar. The blow made Adrian feel as though he was encased in ice. Even after moving away, his face remained pale and tense.Adrian took a deep breath and said, “I’m fine, just a bit careless. I didn’t expect his methods to be so sophisticated.” He furrowed his brows, scrutinizing the opponent.The man in black exuded a chilling aura, while the woman in white blazed with heat. Cold and heat, black and white—perfectly complementary
"Let's all join the fight!" Adrian commanded.Everyone leaped into action, and with their combined strength, they were more than capable of fending off the daemon soldiers. The four of them formed a coordinated formation, balancing offense and defense.For a time, the daemon soldiers couldn't get close. However, the daemon soldiers were incredibly formidable, and even with their combined efforts, completely defeating them proved difficult.The battle reached a stalemate, with neither side gaining the upper hand."We can't keep this up. If we continue like this, we won't gain any advantage," Adrian said.The others were confused. "But we've already used all our strength!"This was the most troubling issue; they had no more power left to draw upon for further attacks. The situation remained deadlocked, with neither side able to overcome the other."All our strength? Not yet." Adrian's eyes narrowed, and a fierce light flashed from them.A flash of light appeared, and a crystal st
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