The crowd buzzed with speculation, each person holding a different opinion. However, one thing was clear: Oscar had the upper hand in this fight.Oscar, controlling the two dark immortals, launched attacks from both sides. Tyron struggled to fend them off, while Oscar himself closed in. The combined force of the three was overwhelming, enough to obliterate anyone and leave nothing but ashes.Oscar's cold gaze swept around, suspicion in his eyes as he sneered. "Hmph! How ignorant you are. You’re no match for me. If you have any allies, you’d better call them out to share your fate!"Tyron responded with a cold laugh. "What are you thinking? Dealing with a daemonic being like you is just a matter of lifting a finger for me."Despite his bravado, Tyron knew that killing Oscar wouldn't be easy, especially with those two terrifying puppets by his side. Right now, he was in a passive position, struggling against the combined attack of Oscar and the two dark immortals.Oscar sneered agai
Suddenly, the two dark immortals surrounding Tyron unleashed a powerful attack on him. Though Tyron maintained a calm facade, anxiety gnawed at him.‘Adrian, if you don’t come soon, I’m really going to die here!’ he thought desperately."Hell Strike!""Cosmic Punch!"The crowd watched in awe, the terrifying scene unfolding before them. The two forces collided, and it seemed Tyron had played his final card. The outcome seemed inevitable, yet the onlookers couldn't help but hope for a sudden turn of events that might change the tide. Curiosity gripped them, craving the thrill of an unexpected twist.A series of deafening explosions echoed as Tyron spat blood and was sent flying—he had been utterly defeated. The crowd had anticipated this outcome, so they weren’t entirely surprised. However, their curiosity only grew—would Oscar kill Tyron? After all, killing was a common occurrence in this world, though doing it here required some consideration.“How dare you act so arrogantly, you
Adrian ignored the murmurs of the crowd and focused on Oscar. Oscar laughed sarcastically. "Just because I address you as Mr. Adrian doesn't mean I fear you. Today, your friend should apologize. If not, both of you will be disgracing Purecastle."The crowd was taken aback. Adrian's strength was well-known, and the difference in combat capabilities between him and Tyron was significant. Adrian had easily defeated Andreas earlier, demonstrating a power that was both inscrutable and formidable. While Oscar might easily handle Tyron, dealing with Adrian was a different challenge altogether."Hmph! Since you’re determined to meddle in this matter, let's settle it with three moves. If you win, I’ll apologize to him," Oscar proposed, his tone suggesting a willingness to find a compromise.Adrian smirked, sensing that Oscar was trying to maneuver out of the situation.Tyron sneered. He was determined to deal with Oscar himself. "Hahaha, weren’t you so arrogant earlier, Oscar? If you lose
At that moment, Oscar realized he might have to apologize to Tyron. If he did, his daemonic identity could become nearly impossible to disprove.Adrian sneered, "You’ll find out soon enough."These words stirred an unexpected sense of anticipation among the crowd.In an instant, Oscar and Adrian were locked in a fierce battle. The two dark immortals emerged from the shadows, adding to the spectacle. Those familiar with their backgrounds were astonished; these had once been powerful figures in their own right, and the fact that Oscar had turned them into his puppets was shocking. Although many looked down on such dark arts, others envied them. Having these dark immortals as allies provided a significant advantage in battle.“Hmph! You were once a genius, but opposing me has sealed your fate. I hope you don’t regret it,” Oscar said grimly. For him, this conflict with Adrian was a matter of life and death—a common outcome among geniuses with deep vendettas.Dark forces surged from th
At this moment, the terrifying puppets charged forward once again, their dark energy erupting with intense force. This eerie aura formed a vast net, enveloping Adrian.Observing the scene, Adrian drew his sword and remarked, “As expected, you are indeed formidable. But while you may be arrogant, your path is misguided.”Oscar, unfazed, replied, “Even if you have great strength, do you really think you can defeat us with just a sword?” His tone suggested that Adrian’s efforts were laughable, and he was determined to make Adrian pay for opposing him.Adrian countered, “Even with three puppets, it doesn’t guarantee your victory.”The puppets roared, their skin bursting and blood flowing, causing shock among the crowd.“That's disgusting!”“What kind of secret art is this?”An elderly man in green robes spoke up, “This is an ancient dark art that harnesses the formidable force of hell using one's own power. It can make the user’s strength even more terrifying. I didn’t expect Oscar
The winds howled around them, intensifying the tension in the air.Adrian's expression hardened with a mix of anger and cold resolve. The dark art's power was overwhelming, making the situation increasingly dire. Suddenly, he noticed countless vengeful souls swirling behind Oscar. The presence of these souls indicated that the latter had taken many innocent lives to gain such formidable strength. This revelation only added to the gravity of the situation.Oscar smirked coldly. “Haha! Are you scared now? If you surrender, I might spare you. After all, you’re a powerful genius, and I wouldn’t want to destroy such talent. But if you continue to oppose me, you might never shine as brightly again.”Oscar’s words rang true. A prodigy who faced such a defeat would be haunted by inner demons, making it hard to overcome their limitations unless they were exceptionally resilient.Adrian glared at him. “You murderous maniac! Are you really so confident in your ability to kill me? Considerin
Tyron watched anxiously from a distance, worried for Adrian. He hadn’t expected the latter to fall into such a dire situation.Blood-red essence flowed from Oscar's puppets, forming ominous crimson formations in the air. The terrifying power of the void surrounded Adrian, making the onlookers tremble in fear, uncertain of what might happen next. Tyron had a nagging sense that danger was looming for Adrian. Oscar's sinister formation was clearly no ordinary one. If it were simple, it wouldn’t have been set up.But Adrian simply smirked coldly. “Hasn’t anyone ever told you that righteousness will always prevail?” He then vanished, only to reappear above the river and unleash a powerful punch.Boom!The entire world seemed to erupt, and the onlookers realized Adrian intended to break the formation with brute force.“Hmph! Do you really think you can break it?” Oscar sneered.“What do you think?” Adrian replied.Boom!Adrian punched the formation again, and this time, it shattered.
Adrian's longsword struck the puppets with terrifying force, tearing them apart instantly. The iron-forged chest of one puppets split wide open, leaving the crowd in shock, frozen for a moment."Impossible!" Oscar cried out in horror, his voice weak against the terrifying scene unfolding before him.Adrian smirked. "Impossible? Who do you think you are?" His sword radiated power, shooting straight into the sky.With a deafening crash, one of the puppets was completely destroyed. The crowd stared in disbelief, horrified by Adrian's overwhelming strength. No one had expected him to be so powerful.A group of onlookers watched in fear, unable to believe what they were seeing."Kill him! I refuse to believe you're that terrifying!" Oscar shouted, his eyes full of killing intent. As one puppet fell, another charged forward with wild fury.The crowd trembled, stunned by the intensity of the battle. Despite losing one puppet, Oscar refused to give up. The next puppet charged recklessly,
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