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
Someone spotted a white warhorse descending from the sky in the distance. It seemed to soar through the air with thunderous power, and atop it rode a young man in white robes, exuding an overwhelming aura. The sight captured everyone's attention, causing their expressions to turn into ones of awe.“It’s Greg!”The crowd was astonished, not truly expecting Greg to appear.“He’s already broken through to the Nascent Stage and reached the Astral Stage!” an old man exclaimed.Others were equally shocked. The presence of such a prodigy made people widen their eyes in awe. Greg was an extraordinary genius, unmatched by ordinary individuals.The crowd’s expressions grew complicated. With such a prodigy among them, they felt they had little chance of competing for the treasures within the secret realm. The thought alone brought a pang of bitterness. Such a genius was truly intimidating.“Who do you think is stronger? Adrian or Greg?” Suddenly, someone’s voice cut through the murmurs.Th
"Don't do it, Tyron. That guy’s not just a genius, but far from ordinary. If you face him now, you'll lose for sure," Adrian warned. It felt as though someone had purposely set him up to confront this highly favored individual. Naturally, Adrian remained cautious."So what? Should we just let him provoke us? It's completely intolerable!" Tyron retorted.Adrian shared the frustration. Being provoked like this was unsettling for anyone, but he knew they couldn't act rashly. He and Tyron communicated telepathically, so no one else could hear."Greg, what do you think you're doing?" Bryn suddenly appeared and demanded, his expression dark. He had expected someone might push Greg into a confrontation with Adrian today. Adrian had been getting a lot of attention lately, while Greg was notoriously proud. If the two fought, one of them would surely be seriously injured or even die, and that would be a disaster.The Universe Alliance couldn't allow such a clash. Both Adrian and Greg were im
Bryn noticed the cold look in Greg’s eyes and frowned slightly. There were too many things beyond his control—this was the nature of geniuses, often swayed by their pride.Sweeping his gaze over the crowd, Bryn said, "Since you're all here, I will open the gate to the secret realm. Remember, you have only one month inside. After that, I will summon you, and when I do, do not resist."If anyone gets trapped inside, we will be powerless to help. The secret realm is dangerous, and one wrong move could cost your life. This is your last chance to reconsider. If anyone wants to withdraw, now is the time."Many hesitated. Bryn’s warning reminded them how treacherous the secret realm could be, and survival would require exceptional skill."We’re willing to try," one young man declared boldly.Bryn smiled faintly at the show of determination. "I’m glad to see your resolve but remember, just do your best to stay alive. Now, step forward."Suddenly, the ground began to tremble as green rays
Revealing one’s aura was no small matter. If there was anything suspicious about someone's aura, wouldn’t Bryn eliminate them on the spot? Everyone was eager to enter the secret realm and seize spiritual treasures to advance their strength.Most weren’t too concerned about releasing their aura. Unless they were daemons, they had nothing to fear. With this in mind, many accepted the situation, though some hesitated to release their aura completely.Suddenly, one person took the lead, fully revealing their aura, surprising the crowd. Bryn scanned the area as if searching for something. Adrian, too, was surveying the surroundings, clearly looking for Oscar.Noticing this, Tyron asked in surprise, "Adrian, are you looking for Oscar? Could he be hiding in the crowd?"Adrian nodded. "I sensed his aura earlier. I’m not sure if he’s here, but if he reveals his aura, I’ll know, and I’ll kill him on the spot."Tyron smiled. "Adrian, no need to be so tense. I suspect Oscar has some kind of t