Upon hearing Oscar’s words, Adrian and Tyron exchanged cold glances, fully aware of the trail of innocent lives Oscar had taken.Adrian sneered. “It seems you haven’t changed at all. You’re still killing innocents without a second thought. Looks like I’ll have to be the one to uphold justice today.”Tyron added icily, “Exactly. You caused me a great deal of suffering before, and I’m here to make sure that debt is paid, you bastard. People like you don’t deserve to live.”With that, both Adrian and Tyron charged at Oscar. Though Oscar’s eyes burned with fury, his calm demeanor couldn’t hide the nervousness he felt inside. The combined might of Adrian and Tyron was intimidating, and despite having six puppets at his command, he feared they wouldn’t be enough. The puppets began to emit a terrifying, cold aura in response to his anxiety.Oscar glared at the two and said in frustration, “Don’t come any closer! If we fight, we’ll all come out worse for it. We’re all here for spiritual tr
Boom!A chilling force exploded from Oscar’s hand, spreading wildly as he glared at Adrian and Tyron.“If you two are seeking death, don’t blame me for obliging you. Do you honestly think you can kill me?!” Oscar roared in fury. Adrian and Tyron’s defiance was unforgivable, and Oscar was determined to eradicate them to vent his frustration. After all, Oscar was also a prodigy.Tyron hated Oscar because Oscar had tricked him while he was tracking him. Oscar had not expected Tyron to haunt him so relentlessly after the fact. Oscar found this situation unbearable, which made him want to destroy Adrian and Tyron.Oscar roared, “I’ll settle things with you today!"His newfound confidence stemmed from the six puppets. They trembled in unison, and their combined power was immense. It was a shocking sight. The strength emanating from the six puppets resembled six unparalleled warriors.Adrian’s expression turned cold, and Tyron's demeanor was similarly grim. While confident in their abil
Oscar's puppets charged toward Adrian. The former thought his puppets should at least heavily injure Adrian, even if the puppets were not at their best.Four out of the six puppets attacked Adrian while the other two focused on Tyron. Evidently, Oscar prioritized Adrian and saw Tyron as less of a threat.Tyron noticed Oscar’s disdain for him and shouted, “You bastard! How dare you underestimate me! I’ll slice your puppets to shreds!”Oscar taunted, “You’re an ignorant fool for seeking respect when you’re weak. How ridiculous.”He thought Tyron was nowhere near as strong as Adrian and that he deserved nothing but ridicule. However, Oscar did not know that Tyron had killed an Astral. Otherwise, the former would be horrified and not underestimate Tyron.Meanwhile, Adrian endured attacks from the four puppets. Despite their onslaught, Adrian held his ground and punched a puppet, shattering it. Unable to comprehend the situation, Oscar was stunned.“That’s impossible! How is your stre
Oscar then turned and saw that Tyron had also destroyed one of the puppets.“Impossible… How did these two progress so quickly? What have they experienced?” Oscar muttered. After all, Adrian and Tyron were merely at the Nascent Stage when Oscar last encountered them. Now, one had reached the Astral Stage and the other was close behind.Oscar felt overwhelmed as the duo smashed apart the puppets he had painstakingly forged. His heart ached, but he could do nothing. He desperately charged at Adrian, hoping to use his remaining puppets to inflict severe damage.Bam!Adrian retaliated, which sent Oscar flying. Soon after, the remaining puppets rushed toward the former.Adrian became even more excited when he saw that. “Heavenly Body Training Art! Now, let’s see how this power fares!” His body surged with power. He ran at the incoming puppets and smashed into them.Crack!Adrian shattered yet another puppet. Meanwhile, Oscar turned grim as he witnessed what had happened. He had not e
Oscar was fully intent on escaping as he transformed into a blood-red streak of light and tore through the air at breakneck speed. Then, one of his puppets trembled violently.“Watch out!” Adrian exclaimed. He grabbed Tyron and fled from the scene.Suddenly, the puppet exploded. The duo never expected Oscar to sacrifice his beloved puppet to give him a chance to flee. The explosion even created a massive crater.At that moment, Adrian and Tyron appeared in the distance. Tyron was astonished yet relieved. If Adrian were just a moment slower, they would have gotten caught in the devastating blast.He turned to Adrian and said, “Thanks for that. I would’ve died if it weren’t for you.”Adrian’s gaze turned cold as he said, “That bastard. I’ll kill him the next time I see him.”Although Oscar had several escape methods up his sleeves, he had suffered severe injuries. Hence, Adrian would have an easier time killing him.Tyron smiled, fully understanding Adrian’s intentions. Among thos
Adrian and Tyron tried catching some beasts as they traveled along but realized most were too weak and dim-witted. Even if they caught one, it proved useless. Meanwhile, other beasts exuded an overwhelming aura that made breathing difficult. It left the duo with no way to approach.The duo felt helpless when faced with such creatures. They knew these powerful beasts were far beyond their reach. The beasts would undoubtedly crush them if they dared approach.Ultimately, the duo traveled for a considerable distance. Before them lay another dense forest. Adrian sighed in frustration and remarked, “I can sense a beast ahead.”Tyron responded, “That seems to be an Astral beast. We can’t challenge it.”Adrian nodded, well aware of the situation. Although he had reached the Astral Stage, he was only slightly stronger than creatures in this primordial secret realm.Tyron suggested, “Let’s keep searching. We should keep moving forward if it doesn’t work. There should be various spiritual
At that moment, Adrian and Tyron's gazes were sharp and cold as they watched terrifying forces erupting in the distant void. The sight was overwhelming.Boom! Roar!A furious roar echoed through the sky, followed by a beam of purple light that struck a towering ancient tree nearby with immense force."What's going on? Have we been discovered?" Tyron asked, startled and immediately on high alert.Adrian, however, remained calm, though slightly surprised. "Don't worry. It's just the aftermath of a distant battle reaching us by accident. Nothing to be overly concerned about," he replied coolly, his gaze still sharp.Tyron was surprised by Adrian's composure, aware of how dangerous the situation really was for them. The only thing they knew for sure was that the distant beasts were far beyond their ability to handle. Charging in recklessly would be foolish.The two supreme ancient beasts they saw appeared to be at the peak of the Astral Stage. If they unleashed their full power, it w
Crash!A terrifying tremor shattered everything, leaving everyone in shock. No one had anticipated such a violent disturbance, and for Adrian and Tyron, it was almost unbelievable. The two supreme ancient beasts clashed fiercely, seemingly with no regard for their own lives.Boom!Another deafening collision erupted as the massive Violet Rain Bird slammed into the Ivy Electro Serpent. The sheer force of the Violet Rain Bird relentlessly pressured the Ivy Electro Serpent, causing it great discomfort.Fury ignited in the Ivy Electro Serpent's eyes as bolts of azure lightning shot from its body, soaring into the sky before crashing down onto the Violet Rain Bird. The colossal creatures attacked each other without mercy, their enormous bodies covered in wounds. One misstep could lead to disaster for either of them.In the distance, Adrian and Tyron watched in horror. These monstrous beings were clearly beyond the capability of ordinary people. Their terrifying power surpassed anything
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