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
In the face of overwhelming despair, the remaining apprentices of Dragon Palace began to waver under Ul'gal's spell. Sensing their weakness, he declared proudly, "The same offer goes to all of you. Accept the baptism of the shadow and you will receive the same treatment."His words were incredibly enticing, and a few apprentices slowly stepped out from the crowd, drawn toward Ul'gal, but Dragan shouted, "Stop! Snap out of it!"His words jolted the apprentices awake, leaving them confused as they looked around, shaken from the spell's grip. Ul'gal's offer had a powerful allure, especially for the weaker apprentices who were more vulnerable to his influence.Seeing Dragan interrupt him, Ul'gal's expression darkened. "Dragan, if you don’t wish to submit, that’s one thing, but why stop your apprentices? You know full well that if they swear allegiance to me, they’ll have a better life...""Hmph, the path of training requires one to forge ahead through trials and tribulations. Any short
"Dragan! If you don't fight back, you'll die!"Suddenly, a burst of sword energy cut down several immortals. Everyone was startled and turned toward the voice, only to see an immortal charging forward, sword in hand, cutting down countless daemonized immortals on the spot."Dragul!" Dragan shouted, recognizing his savior.After swiftly carving a path through the chaos, Dragul yelled, "Dragan, take the items and retreat!""Alright!" Dragan had no other choice—retreat was their only option.Feigning an attack, Dragan quickly withdrew, following Dragul's lead. However, Ul'gal was unwilling to let them escape.He shouted, "And where do you think you're going?"As his words fell, countless beams shot toward them, but the two escaped with remarkable speed, leaving Ul'gal far behind."They got away." Ul'gal sighed as he watched them vanish.A subordinate beside him asked, "My lord, they escaped. Should we pursue them?"Ul'gal responded, "No need. They can run, but they can't hide fo
However, before the subordinate could finish speaking, Ul'gal interrupted, "Issue my command and deploy the Daemon General Thundura to Gull Isle. No matter what, we must annihilate it!""Understood!" The subordinate quickly retreated to carry out the order.The faces of Ul'gal’s subordinates lit up with delight. They knew that Thundura was a formidable presence. Among the ten daemonic generals, four were particularly outstanding, and Thundura was one of them.After the loss of three daemonic generals, Ul'gal was clearly growing impatient. Sending one of his top four generals showed he was determined not to leave any chance for Adrian and the others."Lord Ul’gal, we have been waiting for this moment!""Those despicable humans have pushed us to the point where I must take action! It's utterly infuriating!" Ul'gal said coldly. "Moreover, the Primordial Core must not be left unguarded. We need to secure it, and our grand plan must proceed smoothly."Seven days passed quickly. Everyt
The lightning was clearly targeting Gull Isle. The sky seemed to tear apart as the terrifying bolt descended with a deafening roar. The apprentices were stunned. They had never imagined the devastating impact such a fearsome lightning bolt could have on the island.Seeing the thunderbolt approaching, Adrian sprang into action. He leaped high into the air, surrounded by a radiant light that converged into a sharp, sword-like energy capable of piercing the sky. When the two forces collided, they created a massive electrical net over Gull Isle.Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle...The blood-red light spread across the sky and slowly dissipated. A figure bathed in thunder began to emerge from the clearing sky.Adrian coldly mocked, “Oh, another one seeking death!”The figure was Thundura, a formidable daemon general. He exuded terrifying power, but Adrian remained unfazed. To him, Thundura was just another boastful foe, and dealing with him was simply a matter of time. Adrian had already slain t