“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
As the flames subsided, Adrian remained calmly in place, unfazed. He smiled sinisterly, his gaze fixed on Daydevil and Nightsoul, his eyes brimming with scorn and derision.“How... How is this possible...” Daydevil and Nightsoul were stunned, unable to comprehend how Adrian could emerge unscathed after such a powerful attack.“You insolent brat! How dare you act like this toward us! You’re courting death!” Daydevil bellowed in fury. With a swift motion of her hand, another fire dragon surged toward Adrian.But Adrian only smiled faintly and replied, “It seems you still don’t understand the situation. Or maybe I should thank you. Without your help, this divine weapon wouldn’t have been forged at this moment.”‘Divine weapon?’ The two daemons were taken aback.A flash of light appeared before Adrian.Swish!A powerful spiritual energy suddenly manifested as everyone witnessed a sharp, radiant blade materialize before them. The blade stood proudly, emanating an incredibly fierce au
The power within Daydevil vanished instantly, leaving her pale and her voice barely above a whisper. Though she felt her life slipping away, her hatred remained strong, and despair gripped her.“But do you think it’s over just like this? Even in death, we’ll drag you down with us!” she suddenly roared in fury.Suddenly, Daydevil and Nightsoul’s bodies exploded. Instead of blood, a towering firelight burst forth, commanding attention as it soared into the sky.Orson spat in frustration. “Damn it! Even in death, they’re still trying these pathetic tricks!”Adrian responded coldly, “No, this isn’t a trivial trick.”Realization struck everyone. Adrian was right. This was no mere trick. Countless daemons were now charging at them with immense force.Before dying, Daydevil and Nightsoul had used their remaining life force to send out a signal. Nearby daemonic creatures had picked up on it and were now rushing toward them. In other words, they sacrificed their lives to create a terrifyi
However, the people accompanying Edwin were unfamiliar to Adrian and his group. They had no idea where Edwin had found these reinforcements. Regardless, Edwin’s presence made a significant difference in the battle.Edwin leaped into the air, unleashing an immense sword intent. With minimal movement, his sword intent swept through the battlefield, causing cries of agony to echo one after another. Countless daemons were effortlessly slain by his attack. His sword intent spread across the battlefield, cleaving through mountains and creating enormous fissures.This was Edwin’s true strength, and it was terrifying. Adrian and his group were deeply shocked. They had never imagined Edwin to be so formidable. This was the first time they had seen him unleash his full strength in battle.Moreover, the reinforcements he brought were also exceptionally powerful. The daemons that Edwin hadn’t yet dealt with were quickly dispatched by these reinforcements. In no time, all the daemons were exterm
Edwin smiled mysteriously as if holding a significant secret. After a moment, he waved again, and the guardian spirit transformed into a ball of light that landed in his hand.When Adrian used his divine consciousness to probe the light ball, he immediately sensed the immense power contained within it. Realizing something, he began to speak, "Sir, this..."Seeing that Adrian had guessed the truth, Edwin smiled and confirmed, "Indeed, this is Purecastle's most revered codex—the Sacred Spirit Codex, which contains the records of the Primordial Core."Everyone was stunned by this revelation. Adrian and the others had never imagined that the spiritual entity that had been blocking their way was hiding such a profound secret.Irene asked, "What exactly is the Primordial Core, sir? Can we finally uncover its mysteries?"Edwin responded, "This isn't the place to discuss this. Let's return to Gull Isle first."The group agreed, concerned about avoiding further daemon attacks.With the s
Adrian nodded. "Why wouldn’t I be willing? I’m actually curious to see what the Universe Alliance is really about."The two quickly reached an agreement. As they talked, the group returned to Gull Isle. Upon their arrival, the other elders immediately approached, expressing their concern."How did things go? Is everything alright?""Everything went well. We managed to retrieve the item successfully. Now, I need to go into seclusion with the other elders to decipher the Sacred Spirit Codex. I'll leave the island's defense in your hands," Edwin replied, then turned to Adrian and the others.Adrian responded without hesitation, "Rest assured, Mr. Edwin. We’ll take care of it."With that, the elders retreated to the cave on the island to begin their seclusion, leaving the island’s defense entirely in the hands of Adrian and his companions. For them, the real challenge was just beginning, as the responsibility now rested solely on their shoulders. Fortunately, Adrian and his group were