In the next moment, Andreas opened his mouth wide. The sight was so frightening it left everyone shivering with fear.“Kill him quickly!” a man shouted from a distance, horrified and eager to execute Andreas himself. A daemonized individual like Andreas could not be spared.The onlookers remained silent. Daemonized beings were a serious concern for everyone.“If that is the case, then I can only say I’m sorry,” Adrian said coldly. Such individuals deserved to be eliminated, and he wasn’t one to show mercy.Adrian’s power surged.“No!” The fog in Andreas’ pupils cleared one last time. Yet, Adrian’s long sword was already striking down upon him.Andreas coughed up a mouthful of blood as his strength waned. He could hardly believe he was killed so swiftly. With his eyes wide open, he stared at Adrian before dying with unfulfilled rage. His breath ceased, and the onlookers were horrified.“What a pity.” Someone sighed from afar.Another person said slowly, “If it weren’t for offend
As the apprentices escorted Tyron, he glanced at Adrian with a look of helplessness. He knew Adrian had likely already noticed him, which left him feeling awkward and unsure of what to say. Tyron felt like he was causing trouble for Adrian.They had just arrived at the Universe Alliance and intended to keep a low profile. However, after Adrian killed Andreas, their presence became far too noticeable.Adrian noticed Tyron being restrained by the crowd and looked on with confusion. Tyron gave a bitter smile and said, “I accidentally stumbled into a forbidden area of the Universe Alliance. It was unintentional, but they insisted on bringing me here. I had no choice.”The leading apprentice turned respectfully toward Bryn and said, “Sir Bryn, this man trespassed into the forbidden area. Although he claims it was unintentional, we caught him. How should we deal with this?”Bryn frowned slightly. He knew Tyron was an outstanding talent close to Adrian. With a sharp gaze, he asked, “Did h
It was as if Bryn’s words were meant for everyone.“When the daemons invade, the Universe Alliance might not hold out. You all must strengthen yourselves or face death,” he said.Adrian, standing beside Bryn with a kind expression, added, “Sir Bryn is right.”But his words sounded like flattery, making everyone look at Adrian with disdain, caught off guard by his insincerity.Bryn, casting a sharp gaze at Adrian and the others, said, “You should rest up. I’ll send out further notices and inform you of the next steps.”With that, Bryn quickly left. The crowd, surprised, left quickly too, unsure of what to say.Bryn soon appeared in a grand hall, resplendent with gold and emerald, its walls adorned with ancient patterns and mythical beasts. In the center of the hall stood an elderly man. Bryn approached him and slightly bowed. “Sir, everything has been arranged.”The elderly man’s sharp eyes emitted a piercing light. “Is it true this Adrian you value so highly killed Andreas Boo
Adrian and Tyron stood a distance away, unaware of the events unfolding nearby.“Tyron, what happened to you?” Adrian asked, puzzled.Tyron, holding a fan and looking every bit the refined gentleman, seemed an unlikely candidate for capture. Adrian couldn’t understand what had gone wrong.Tyron looked bewildered and felt innocent, unsure of what had happened. He explained the entire situation to Adrian so he could grasp the full context.Adrian’s eyes lit up as he listened. “Oscar? He sounds intriguing. From what you’ve described, he must be exceptional. I think I need to meet him.”Tyron agreed. “Yes, he is extraordinary, with power similar to yours.”Adrian’s icy gaze suggested he was interested in the challenge. “Alright, I’m up for it. He might be one of the daemonized individuals.”Tyron was taken aback. ‘Is Adrian intentionally seeking out difficulties?’ he wondered.In reality, though, Adrian wasn’t looking for trouble. It was just that daemonized individuals could help
Tyron hoped Adrian would thoroughly deal with Oscar, as the previous losses he suffered were too great to ignore. Even someone as intelligent as Tyron had been deceived by Oscar, which fueled the former’s anger.Two days passed quickly. Within the Universe Alliance, the powerful figures who had entered remained unusually quiet. It was uncertain whether Bryn’s earlier show of force or Adrian’s strict methods had intimidated them. Some individuals, though eager to act, still maintained a low profile and cautiously moved within the Universe Alliance.And during these two days, Adrian had been far from idle. He focused on the forbidden area of the Universe Alliance, as Tyron had previously mentioned that he and Oscar had been expelled from these areas. Adrian decided to stake out the location and see if anything would come of it.Days went by with no progress. Adrian, concealed in the shadows, continued to observe the forbidden area. Even in the dead of night, he remained vigilant, wond
Oscar glanced around, then focused on the forbidden area, a faint, cold smile on his lips. He casually tossed a black object into the forbidden area and vanished immediately.Adrian, watching in shock, struggled to understand what had just happened. Oscar’s sudden disappearance and the mysterious black object were completely unexpected.Adrian’s eyes widened with surprise. ‘This is no simple matter. This guy’s methods are extraordinary,’ he thought with a sneer. Determined not to give up, he resolved to keep observing.He stayed in place, convinced that Oscar couldn't have vanished without a trace. If Oscar had entered the forbidden area, he would eventually come out, and Adrian could act then. If not, Adrian would have wasted his time but could confirm Oscar was indeed problematic.As the saying goes, a fox's tail will eventually show itself. Adrian decided to wait and see what the mysterious object was.Time dragged on. Adrian wasn’t sure how long he had been waiting. His eyes w
The black object finally fell to the ground, and in the distance, Oscar was jolted from his meditation. His eyes widened in shock and disbelief. “Who touched my belongings?” he demanded.Oscar was stunned. His belongings had been tampered with, and he could feel that the disturbance had completely prevented it from returning to him. Enraged, he quickly stood up and vanished from his spot.Meanwhile, Adrian, who was near the black object, picked it up and discovered it was just a stone. He was puzzled. “A stone? What’s the significance of this?”As Adrian tried to make sense of the stone, he sensed a figure approaching rapidly. It was Oscar. With a cold smile, Adrian concealed himself in the shadows, eager to see Oscar’s next move.Oscar soon arrived on the scene, his aura cloaked in a void state, exuding an air of mystery and power. Adrian realized that Oscar had likely hidden his presence during his training and must be full of secrets.Oscar was furious, realizing his stone was
Oscar felt his spiritual consciousness being destroyed. His pupils turned blood-red, and strands of blood spread through his eyes as a daemonic essence surged within him, transforming him completely.Oscar’s gaze became icy, filled with intense murderous intent. He waved his hand, creating a barrier around himself as waves of daemonic essence emanated from his body. He knew he had to control it. If anyone noticed, it could spell disaster. The Universe Alliance was originally formed to fight the daemons, and exposing himself was too risky.Meanwhile, Adrian, from a distance, felt powerful energy waves emanating from the stone after severing Oscar’s spiritual consciousness. The stone began releasing an ominous aura, and Adrian could sense the terrifying power. To him, it felt like he had stumbled upon a treasure, though he knew the stone contained daemonic essence.Adrian was surprised. Keeping the stone could invite trouble, as dealing with daemons was always challenging. If others d
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