Adrian’s killing intent surged as he declared in a booming voice, "I can't possibly let a daemon like you live!" His words were filled with murderous resolve.Leaving Oscar alive would only bring disaster, so without hesitation, Adrian thrust his sword through the air, aiming directly for Oscar’s heart. The strike was as swift and unstoppable as lightning, leaving the onlookers in stunned silence.Though Adrian spoke with certainty, the crowd remained tense, sharing the same unspoken doubts. Could Adrian really be this ruthless? Killing someone like Oscar, who was tied to an evil cult, seemed justifiable, yet his identity as a daemon hadn't been confirmed. Taking his life could bring unforeseen consequences to everyone present.The onlookers exchanged uneasy glances, quietly astonished.Boom!Oscar’s eyes burned with hatred as Adrian’s sword came down with crushing force.“No!" Oscar roared, but it was too late.Adrian’s blade mercilessly pierced Oscar’s heart, and the latter au
In the distance, Tyron watched the scene unfold, his eyes wide with shock. He quickly approached Adrian and exclaimed, “You’re incredible, Mr. Adrian! You forced him to flee. But we’re likely to face trouble because of this.”Adrian's expression remained as cold as ice. "No worries. He’s still part of the Universe Alliance. Once the alliance discovers he’s a daemon, they’ll hunt him down. Even if he tries to target us, he’ll think twice.” His tone was calm and untroubled.Tyron smiled slightly. As a daemon himself, he knew how dangerous and strange Oscar was. Despite the threat Oscar posed, Adrian seemed unfazed. After all, Oscar was now an enemy not just of Tyron but of the entire Universe Alliance.“Our goal for today has been achieved, even though he managed to escape. But he did leave behind one of his third-tier puppets. This puppet is indeed remarkable,” Adrian said, his gaze sharp as he examined the puppet left behind.Tyron, observing the puppet too, was intrigued. He wonde
The dense and overwhelming aura essence in the residence created an intimidating atmosphere. Adrian and Tyron approached and knocked on the door.“Come in. I knew you two would come looking for me,” Bryn’s voice called from inside.Adrian and Tyron were slightly taken aback. “How did you know we were coming, sir? We didn’t mention anything to anyone. We just ran into a problem and thought to seek your counsel,” Adrian said respectfully.“You’ve just driven off Oscar, a daemon. The entire Universe Alliance is in an uproar because of you. How could I not know?” Bryn chuckled lightly. “Speak, what’s on your mind?” he asked candidly, fully aware of the commotion caused.Adrian, seeing no reason to withhold information, explained calmly, “Sir Bryn, we’ve discovered that Oscar hasn’t left yet. We suspect his intentions might be related to the Universe Alliance’s secret realm that is set to open in a few days.”Bryn’s brows furrowed at the mention of the secret realm. “That is indeed a t
Hearing this, Adrian frowned slightly. “It’s that dangerous? I imagine there will still be quite a few people willing to enter,” he said.Despite the risks, the allure of potential rewards often outweighed the danger. Many would be drawn to the ancient secret realm, seeking rare treasures that might outweigh the risk to their lives.“Sir, are there many treasures within the secret realm?” Adrian asked. Where there were treasures, there was always a chance worth taking. He wasn’t inclined to believe that luck would abandon him so soon, and with his skills and resources, he felt confident he could handle most challenges.Bryn was momentarily surprised, then smiled at Adrian. “There are indeed treasures, but you’ll need to survive to claim them. The ancient secret realm is highly perilous, so I advise you to think it through carefully.”He then added, “This time around, the realm is being opened in response to the daemons’ appearance. We hope to find any exceptional individuals who ca
Rescuing Purecastle might be challenging, but Adrian and Tyron’s coming to Universe Alliance would be for naught without mentioning it. Bryn looked at them with mild surprise. He had anticipated their purpose for coming here, and his expression grew serious as he listened to Adrian’s request. “I will report this matter to the leader of the Universe Alliance. I’ll give you an answer in three days. Since the secret realm will open in five days, it shouldn’t affect your entry,” he assured them.Adrian, disappointed by the outcome, nodded with resignation. “Thank you, sir. We’ll leave this matter to you.”Bryn’s expression showed a hint of helplessness. “I can’t make a decision on this, Adrian. Sending help isn’t as simple as deploying one or two individuals. If we send our experts, they might face ambushes from the enemy, which could create significant problems for the Universe Alliance. So, don’t get your hopes up too high.”Bryn’s warning was clear: if the leader of the Universe Al
Time seemed to drag on. After two days, Oscar had still not been captured. Despite intense search efforts, he seemed to have vanished completely, as if he had disappeared from the world. This left many people bewildered and frustrated. Oscar had managed to hide himself incredibly well.“Hmph! No matter how well you hide, I will find you!” Bryn’s expression was grim. As this incident occurred under his watch, he felt responsible for capturing Oscar.Despite the Universe Alliance’s barriers being closed off and impassable, Oscar had vanished. It was alarming how elusive he had become, especially since he had only recently appeared and had been defeated by Adrian.The search continued without success, and Adrian was troubled. Logically, Oscar should have been trapped within the Universe Alliance with no way to escape, yet he had disappeared without a trace. This situation was confusing.“Adrian, come to the main hall quickly. Deputy Leader Jermaine wishes to see you.” Bryn’s powerful
Although the request seemed to benefit him directly, Adrian still disliked this approach. “What exactly is this task you mentioned?” he asked, reluctantly. Despite his hesitation, he knew he had to make a decision. Purecastle needed his help, and its troubles could lead to disastrous consequences.Jermaine explained, “The task is both simple and complex. I need you to enter the secret realm and retrieve two items. Find the Phoenix Tree and retrieve from it a leaf and a stone from beneath it called the Prism Stone.”‘The Phoenix Tree?’ Adrian was puzzled, having never heard of it before. He didn’t know much about the Prism Stone either, only that it was extremely rare and valuable. He regarded Jermaine’s request as overly ambitious.“I’ll be straightforward with you. The most crucial item is the Prism Stone. The Phoenix Tree Leaf is a secondary requirement. Consider this carefully before you decide. The Prism Stone is deeply hidden and finding it will be extremely difficult,” Jermain
Upon hearing these words, Bryn’s expression became complex, and a sharp glint flashed through his eyes. “To become a true expert, one must endure trials that are almost like facing death. Otherwise, becoming strong will be difficult,” he said, though his eyes betrayed an expectant gleam.Jermaine smiled faintly. “Hahaha, you’re as cautious as ever in your words. But what you said is not wrong.”As the two discussed, Adrian remained unaware. Even if he knew the contents of their conversation, it wouldn’t bother him much. He had received similar praise before, but it meant little to him. Ultimately, relying on oneself was the best approach.Back at their lodgings, Adrian shared the situation with Tyron, who was immediately shocked. He stared at Adrian with wide eyes. “What? The Prism Stone? Mr. Adrian, you’re crazy!”Adrian was confused. “Why?”“The Prism Stone is an ancient miracle stone said to grow under the Phoenix Tree, absorbing the essence of nature. It’s rumored to contain i
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