The Violet Rain Bird couldn't be sure if Adrian would truly honor his promise to dissolve the contract after the latter got what he wanted.Adrian understood the bird's thoughts but chose not to press the issue. He was willing to wait for it to make up its mind. After all, he had been busy for days, and a little more time wouldn’t hurt. A strong mount would save them effort and help them move faster. Otherwise, they would soon exhaust themselves traversing this vast forest.Time passed slowly, and the Violet Rain Bird became utterly worn out. Its body was covered in wounds, with no unscathed skin left. Yet, Adrian's expression remained cold. He felt no sympathy for the creature."You despicable human! Do you really want me dead so badly?!" the Violet Rain Bird roared in rage, feeling that Adrian had gone too far.Adrian replied, "Oh, really? I'll give you three more minutes. If you don’t agree by then, I’ll kill you right here. If you want to self-destruct, go ahead. I’ve already o
Boom!A terrifying tremor erupted. The Violet Rain Bird instinctively resisted forming a contract with Adrian, but given the circumstances, it could only offer token resistance.Adrian smiled, fully aware of the bird's internal struggle. It was clearly waiting for an opportunity to escape, but now that the contract had been signed, escape was impossible.In a short time, the contract was established. The Violet Rain Bird was relatively young, having lived just over a hundred years, which marked adulthood in the realm of beasts. As Adrian examined the Violet Rain Bird's bloodline, he was astonished to discover it was a descendant of an ancient phoenix.His gaze sharpened, thinking this was quite favorable. However, he also realized he might need to fulfill the terms of their agreement. He pondered whether he would be able to take the Violet Rain Bird with him but decided he was overthinking it. For now, his priority was to locate the Phoenix Tree and the Prism Stone."Now that we'v
The Violet Rain Bird's pupils widened in shock at Adrian's display of power. It began to realize that choosing Adrian as its master might not have been a mistake, after all. With such immense strength, aligning with Adrian could prove beneficial for the bird."Come out now," Adrian said. "You're severely injured, and we need to find a safe place for you to recover. Try to shrink your body a bit."The Violet Rain Bird readily agreed. Given its injuries, remaining in its large form was unfavorable. Finding a safe spot to rest and regain its strength was essential."Understood, Master," the Violet Rain Bird replied, fully obeying Adrian's instructions.Without hesitation, they left the area. The recent commotion had likely disturbed the surrounding forest, and curious humans might soon arrive to investigate. In this secret realm, rare treasures and countless opportunities awaited those willing to seize them. The disturbances hinted at hidden possibilities, and exploration was the only
As time passed, the Violet Rain Bird recovered.Tyron took out a beast core and said, "Adrian, this is the core of the Ivy Electro Serpent. You injured it severely, and I only delivered the final blow. This belongs to you."He handed the core to Adrian without hesitation, even though it was the core of a peak Astral beast. Anyone else would have felt greedy at the sight of such a treasure as it could significantly enhance their power.Adrian's eyes widened in surprise. "Tyron, we both earned this together. I can't take it all for myself. That would be ungrateful and dishonorable. We should share its benefits, especially since the Violet Rain Bird still needs time to fully recover." He glanced at the Violet Rain Bird, noting its severe injuries and the long road ahead for its recovery.Tyron felt deeply moved by Adrian's words. Although the core was rightfully earned through Adrian's efforts, with Tyron only delivering the final blow, he recognized that Adrian could have finished of
"Tyron, let's skip the formalities. We should hurry and absorb this inner core so we can both grow stronger," Adrian said.They sat cross-legged with the beast's inner core floating between them. "Once we absorb it, we'll definitely become much stronger," Adrian added confidently.Tyron nodded, choosing not to say more. He knew that talking too much would only make him seem long-winded or overly dramatic. Following Adrian was clearly the wisest choice.As they began to absorb the core's power, a terrifying energy surged through their bodies, sending violent waves over their skin. Adrian was surrounded by azure and golden light, while Tyron was enveloped in a white glow. Although their radiance was different, it was evident that Adrian's strength was far greater, his entire being pulsing with immense power. Just one glance was enough to show who held the superior strength.Tyron sensed this and felt a wave of awe. However, he wasn’t jealous. He believed Adrian was meant to be this
"If Master continues cultivating like this, he might break through to the mid-Astral Stage in no time," the Violet Rain Bird exclaimed in shock.The bird was amazed that Adrian, who had only recently reached the early stage, was already on the verge of another breakthrough. Such rapid progress in such a short time seemed impossible for anyone but Adrian.The Violet Rain Bird's heart trembled as it sensed the frenzied expansion of Adrian’s power.Boom!Suddenly, a terrifying force erupted from Adrian's body, reverberating through the surroundings. The Violet Rain Bird was left speechless. Adrian’s power exceeded its understanding of what a genius could achieve. In contrast, Tyron was also absorbing power, but his aura was nowhere near as overwhelming as Adrian's.Adrian felt the intense waves of energy surging within him. A breakthrough was imminent, and he was in an excellent mood. His acupoints opened in a frenzy, and energy overflowed uncontrollably in his body, causing a mix of
Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird exchanged expressions of shock and awe, realizing just how terrifying Adrian had become. They could sense the tremors of his power building. While the Violet Rain Bird had suspected Adrian's potential, witnessing his overwhelming strength firsthand was truly astonishing.Half an hour passed, yet Adrian still hadn’t achieved his breakthrough. Concerned, Tyron remarked, “Is it possible that Adrian might fail to break through this time?”Hearing this, the Violet Rain Bird’s eyes sparkled with determination. “I’ll lend Master Adrian a helping hand.” Adrian's growth was beneficial for the Violet Rain Bird as well. If Adrian remained too weak, he could face dire consequences in the secret realm. This was the essence of their bond. The stronger Adrian became, the more secure the Violet Rain Bird felt by his side.Tyron was taken aback, never expecting the Violet Rain Bird to actively support Adrian. It seemed the creature had shifted from defiance to a will
When the Violet Rain Bird began to submit, Adrian felt a twinge of doubt. Although it had acknowledged him as its master, the notion of true recognition felt mystical. If the bird had hidden motives, he wouldn’t fully grasp its thoughts or exert true control over it.Forcing someone into submission often felt implausible. However, the bird's current actions convinced Adrian of its sincere loyalty, which reassured him. As these thoughts swirled in his mind, a surge of powerful energy coursed through his body.In the next moment, the energy surged fiercely within Adrian, forcefully opening his acupoints, leaving him both surprised and delighted."Rise!" he bellowed, and an overwhelming force erupted from him.Tyron and the bird's eyes widened in shock. They hadn’t expected Adrian's power to be so terrifying. It felt as though he had shattered the shackles that bound him, sending waves of astonishment through their minds. Adrian's strength had surpassed their understanding, filling th