The two attackers, one armed with a sword and the other with a saber, slashed at Adrian with relentless force.Meanwhile, Tyron, filled with fury, disappeared from his original position. In a flash, he reappeared on the cloud steps, leaving the spectators stunned by his sudden movement."What is he up to?" someone murmured, as Tyron's actions took on a mysterious air.To everyone's surprise, Tyron swung his sword.Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!In an instant, the sword unleashed a terrifying power, slicing through the air. An explosion echoed through the air, an impressive display of force.As the crowd watched in awe, they couldn't help but wonder what kind of power Tyron would reveal next. Despite Adrian's peril, with two formidable experts attacking him, there was still hope among the onlookers that the pair might somehow turn the tide.Adrian was locked in a fierce struggle, entangled by one of the powerful attackers while the other relentlessly assaulted him. It seemed as though h
The answer to who was the real ant would be revealed with the next strike of the sword. For Tyron, surrender was not an option. He understood the gravity of the situation. If he failed to defeat this powerful opponent, death would be the only outcome for him.Adrian had meticulously planned for this moment, making Tyron the focal point of the formation to unleash his strongest attack. If Tyron failed, it would mean betraying Adrian’s trust. The power in Tyron's hands surged to even greater levels.In an instant, Tyron broke through, reaching the Astral Stage. The spectators watched in astonishment. No one had anticipated the formation’s power would reach such terrifying heights.The Astral fighting Tyron was stunned, unable to believe the force the latter wielded. “This is impossible! This must be an illusion!” he roared, clearly in disbelief.The power required to reach the Astral Stage was immense, and the Astral was shocked and desperately fighting back. The clash of their formi
Tyron’s eyes flashed with a terrifying murderous intent. Had they underestimated him earlier? Now, the once arrogant figure was trembling in fear.“Hmph! Didn’t you call me an ant? Where is your arrogance now? It seems the truly lowly one is you.” Tyron sneered, glaring at the Astral.The Astral felt as if he were being slapped in the face. He had made those earlier remarks, and now he was facing scorn. Shock and horror filled him as he saw Tyron’s expression.Bam!Beside him, Adrian continued to unleash ferocious punches on the Astral. Each attack was incredibly fierce and terrifying.Tyron’s power erupted, appearing incredibly formidable. He stopped speaking, and his sword sliced through the air.Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!The sword tore through the air with explosive force, and the Astral felt an immense sense of impending danger. “This is impossible! How could his power escalate so quickly?” He was utterly stunned by the sword’s power. He couldn’t comprehend how Tyron had absor
Blood gushed from the Astral’s mouth, and his energy and blood were in chaos. It was unimaginable what had happened. He was battered so badly by the force that it was almost tragic.Boom!At this moment, gravity struck the Astral with a powerful impact. The sight was extremely terrifying.Whoosh, whoosh!Fierce winds pummeled his body, and with no support, he tumbled down over a hundred steps. It looked incredibly painful.“Ahhhh…!”The Astral, overwhelmed by the immense force, was thrown down the cloud steps. The gravity of 10,000kg had severely injured him. It was a grave injury.Adrian watched coldly, his eyes filled with boundless murderous intent. Even if the Astral survived the fall, he would be heavily injured. It would take him a long time to recover, and who knew if anyone might attack him in the meantime.“Aaaahhhh!”A scream echoed as the Astral violently smashed onto the fiftieth step, having fallen over a hundred steps. The spectators looked on with sympathy.“Ho
“Perhaps when they clear the level, breaking the rules might allow us to escape?” a man in purple clothing spoke up, his tone filled with anticipation.The others were startled by these words, not understanding. If this were true, maybe there was a way out.“It seems there might be some truth to it. If the people ahead manage to break through, we can follow them,” someone echoed, clearly hopeful about Adrian and Tyron.Indeed, breaking through was the right path. If they couldn’t obtain anything good in this rift, they could still go out and seek benefits elsewhere. After all, this was an ancient secret realm. The various heavenly materials and earthly treasures here were countless, and thinking about it filled everyone with excitement.Boom!A terrifying sound suddenly descended from the void, astonishing everyone. Adrian and Tyron were struck hard by this incoming force. It looked terrifying, and their expressions changed dramatically. Despite their earlier recovery and increase
Boom!At this moment, Adrian felt an immense sense of helplessness. He had not anticipated that the power would be so overwhelmingly terrifying.Swoosh! Swoosh!The terrifying force slammed against Adrian and Tyron with brutal impact, making it look extraordinarily horrifying and shocking. Currently, Adrian was being relentlessly battered by this power.Bam!At this moment, Tyron was directly struck and seemed to be on the verge of being thrown off the cloud steps. This situation was horrifying. The gravity was so fierce that it brutally hammered his body.Tyron could not withstand the force of the impact. “Argh!” he grunted coldly, clearly in excruciating pain as if his bones were about to shatter.Words were failing Tyron at the moment. The unbearable pressure from the immense gravity was overwhelming.“Hmph!” Adrian’s gaze turned icy. He grabbed Tyron’s hand, causing the latter to shudder. The two of them had reached the 160th step of the stairs, and it was indeed a nightmar
Everyone watched in shock, believing Adrian was on the verge of collapse, teetering on the brink of falling. His ambition seemed reckless. Nobody could handle the weight of two people.“Adrian! Don’t push yourself any further! I’d feel terrible if you fell because of me! It would be a huge loss!” Tyron pleaded, his face showing helplessness and gratitude.Tyron felt uneasy about Adrian’s determination. If Adrian were to get into trouble because of him, it would be difficult to justify.“It’s nothing! Just a small challenge! Why get so discouraged?” Adrian replied firmly, his tone resolute. At this moment, he had no choice but to rely on the streaks of green light wrapping around his hands.Adrian’s veins bulged, and his blood surged uncontrollably. His organs made a “rumbling” sound, a sign of his energy and blood racing wildly. This display was incredibly shocking. Adrian’s power was astonishing. He was not only supporting his own weight but also Tyron’s. It was a remarkable feat
The situation was truly astonishing. Adrian's power was genuinely terrifying.“Get up!” Adrian commanded, his strength surging as he effortlessly pulled Tyron up.Tyron felt himself being lifted up the 160th cloud step by an overwhelming force.The onlookers were stunned, unable to believe Adrian’s formidable strength. He had managed to bring Tyron up to the 160th cloud step at an unimaginable speed. They wondered how strong Adrian really was.The crowd watched with admiration, realizing that Adrian was pushing his limits. He was now on the verge of reaching the Astral Stage. They then noticed that the steps beyond the 160th step were vanishing. This was shocking. What was happening? They hadn’t expected the steps to disappear so suddenly.The crowd below and the Astrals watched in disbelief.“This is impossible! Is the 160th cloud step the highest?” an Astral speculated, while others looked at him with puzzled expressions.His guess seemed plausible, and the crowd showed signs
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