Adrian found the situation unbearable. He had no idea what was happening, wondering if this really was the end for him. He was using every bit of his strength, yet it was futile. With just a wave of his hand, the old man effortlessly pushed him back.The old man’s face twisted with disdain. "So this is brute strength? Did you actually think you were some kind of genius?" he mocked. "In the face of true power, everything else is just an empty flash. An illusion." The contempt in his eyes made it clear that Adrian was as good as dead.Adrian’s expression turned cold. He understood the reality now. He needed to get stronger. But he felt helpless. No matter how much he wanted to kill, to fight back, to grow in strength, it was just wishful thinking.His anger swelled. Even in his own consciousness, why couldn’t he defeat this old man? What was going on? Was it simply because his opponent had reached the Divine Stage? The old man’s soul power was stronger, yes, but it shouldn’t have made
The old man’s smugness grew. "Stop resisting. All your efforts are pointless. Let me show you how to truly control your body," he taunted.With those words, the old man unleashed a dark power from his hand. The black energy surged forward, making Adrian’s golden sea of consciousness tremble.Adrian felt his soul power strengthen slightly, a sensation that surprised him. He had never noticed this golden power before. Reaching the depths of his own consciousness, he was astounded by what he witnessed, uncertain of what was happening within his soul."I’ll never submit to you, you old geezer!" Adrian growled through gritted teeth. With clenched fists, he charged forward, determined to destroy the old man, even in this soul state.Adrian refused to compromise. But to the old man, the former’s resistance was nothing more than a futile struggle."Ignorant ant!" The old man scoffed, waving his hand lazily, and a terrifying force rippled through the air.Boom!The impact hit hard, and A
"You old geezer!" Adrian roared, his body trembling with fury.Even though he was in a soul state, the pain was excruciating, piercing through him like a physical wound. It felt as if his real body was convulsing, overwhelmed by the terrifying power. The sheer dread of it was suffocating.Adrian was at a loss for words as violent forces surged and shook the air and ground, creating a nightmarish scene. His expression remained cold, despite the overwhelming horror of the situation. Enduring such power was a nearly impossible feat.In a fit of rage, he shouted, "Go to hell!"The old man, still gripping Adrian tightly, sneered. "Now, the real game begins."In the next moment, the old man opened his enormous mouth, lunging at Adrian like a ravenous beast. His power was monstrous, neither human nor animal, and it made Adrian’s soul tremble uncontrollably. Was this the end for him?Adrian’s face turned pale. He didn’t know if this was truly his final moment, but he had no strength left
The boundless power of heaven and earth surged toward Adrian, filling him with an overwhelming sense of comfort. The sensation was indescribably pleasurable."This is incredible!" he exclaimed in ecstasy.The old man erupted in a furious roar. "Stop pretending! Die, boy!"He was infuriated. Sensing that something unexpected might happen, he resolved to unleash all his strength to eliminate Adrian.But Adrian refused to surrender. This was his moment to cling to any hope of survival.He closed his eyes, and in an instant, opened them again. A flash of golden light shot through his gaze, illuminating his sea of consciousness.In that brief moment, the old man felt Adrian slip from his grasp. "How is this possible? How did your soul power suddenly grow so strong? This can't be!" The old man was in disbelief as Adrian's strength transformed before his eyes. But whether he accepted it or not, the reality was undeniable.Adrian's voice turned cold. "Old geezer, did you really think
The old man became paralyzed and was sent flying by an overwhelming force, looking pitiful and miserable. This situation was utterly devastating for him."How is this possible? This power has already reached the Divine Stage!" he exclaimed, his eyes wide with disbelief.Despite the old man’s shock, Adrian’s gaze remained icy cold. "Can’t believe it? Did you really think I was weaker than you, old bastard?" he roared, anger boiling within him. His eyes filled with cold intent as he vowed to crush everything before him.Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...The sea of consciousness trembled violently again, radiating a terrifying aura. Adrian didn’t understand why his soul power had erupted with such strength, but there was no time to dwell on it. His only goal was to obliterate the old man, grinding him into dust.The old man’s soul power was formidable, but since he sought to devour Adrian, it was time for Adrian to devour him instead. Adrian’s mind raced as his soul power surged wildly, shak
To the old man's shock, he felt so heavily suppressed that it was as if he had stepped into the sea of consciousness of an equal. He couldn't comprehend why Adrian's strength had increased so dramatically.What he didn't realize was that Adrian himself couldn't fully understand what was happening, as if it had all been predestined. Adrian vaguely understood that, without the golden sea of consciousness, he would have already become a target for the old man to devour.The old man, still in disbelief, hadn’t fully processed the situation when he was crushed by the overwhelming force of Adrian’s sea of consciousness and forced to his knees.Thud!The old man trembled, his legs shaking uncontrollably as Adrian’s soul power devoured him at an alarming rate."Old bastard, it's time for you to go to hell. Weren’t you so arrogant earlier? Now let me show you my power!" Adrian sneered, forming a sword of spiritual energy in his hand.The sword spanned the heavens, and within his sea of co
Adrian sat cross-legged in the distance, his expression solemn as if he were engaged in something important. Both Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird could feel that his aura was in disarray, though they had no idea what had transpired.The old man's body was nowhere to be seen, but the powerful Violet Rain Bird sensed that he had likely self-destructed. "That old man... He self-destructed!" the bird exclaimed.Tyron was utterly shocked. "How is that possible? A Divine self-destructed?" He glanced around, fear flickering in his eyes."Indeed, it seems even the old man resorted to self-destruction. Now only Master Adrian remains. We don’t know if he managed to kill the old man or not," the Violet Rain Bird said, still puzzled."The old man self-destructed, but did he really fall to Adrian?" Tyron's face reflected doubt and shock.Meanwhile, the Violet Rain Bird voiced its concern. "Although the Divine self-destructed, his soul power still lingers in this world. If Adrian wants to truly
With these thoughts in mind, Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird braced themselves for the worst. Suddenly, Adrian opened his eyes, and a golden light flashed within them. Seeing this, Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird let out a sigh of relief.Adrian noticed them and, slightly surprised, asked, "What are you two doing here?"He had clearly instructed them to wait at a distance. What would they have done if something dangerous had happened?Tyron smiled and replied, "It’s a relief to see it’s you, Adrian. We were afraid that old bastard had devoured your soul and that you were gone."Adrian was momentarily taken aback. He hadn't expected them to speak as if that were a fact. However, it was true. That had happened inside his mind."That old guy tried to devour me, but I ended up devouring him instead. He wanted to consume my soul, but fortunately, I was stronger," Adrian said, a hint of relief in his voice.Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird were shocked. They realized that Adrian had surv
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
The beast vanished from the sky without a final scream, its demise sudden and gruesome. The sight left everyone stunned and bewildered.The remaining beast roared in fury, its blood-red eyes blazing with rage and emitting a palpable aura of terror.Crimson light pulsed from its massive claws, spreading an ominous glow.The beast's deafening cries filled the air.Alarmed, Adrian muttered, "Damn it! It's going for mutual destruction!"The beast was preparing to self-destruct—unleashing its full power would annihilate the entire small world.Realizing the impending disaster, Adrian turned and fled, reinforcing his protective barrier as he raced away. He had no other choice. The beast's self-destruction was inevitable, beyond anything he could stop.As he sped into the distance, Adrian felt the beast's furious intent pursuing him. Amid its wrath, faint echoes of despair and unwillingness seemed to resonate.A blinding red light erupted from the beast, shooting skyward and staining
As Adrian battled on, a wave of blood-red energy spread across the sky, forming an enormous formation.With a cold smile, Adrian's eyes glinted with icy resolve. The blood-red energy in his hand trembled and expanded.The chaotic power erupted, and everything fell into place. All that remained was the final spark.Adrian sneered as he faced the two approaching beasts. His cold voice echoed. "It's my turn now."At that, the world seemed to fall silent.The two beasts found themselves trapped within the vast blood-red formation, which loomed overhead like a colossal barrier.Adrian remained calm and composed, drifting into the void as he observed the beasts. "I don't know who's behind this, but let me make it clear: don't push your luck."No sooner had the words left his mouth than Adrian waved his hand, releasing an overwhelming pressure. A series of blood-red divine lightning bolts shot toward the two beasts, crashing into their bodies with devastating force.The divine lightni
Adrian appeared almost insane, with each of his reckless attacks sending shockwaves of terrifying power through the air.The Soul Devouring Sword in his hand resembled a blood-red instrument of slaughter, painting the world with its violent energy.Each strike seemed to amplify Adrian's emotions. Though the beasts at the peak of the Void Stage were formidable, they would never force Adrian to submit.Even if he had to die lying down, he would never kneel to survive. The blood-red power he wielded radiated outward, illuminating everything in its path.Violent surges of power rampaged across the area, each one seemingly capable of shattering the very fabric of existence.Adrian exuded a terrifying, unyielding aura. The coldness and killing intent in his gaze revealed that he had no choice but to slay these two beasts. If he didn't, he would never escape this place.Adrian understood that the celestial ladder was testing him, and only by overcoming it could he gain the strength to b
Suspended in the void, Adrian watched as three ferocious beasts charged toward him.It seemed they had received a command, their eyes burning with murderous intent. Determined to kill him on the spot, they closed in.Adrian couldn't help but wonder what he had gotten himself into.Why had he insisted on climbing this celestial ladder? Entering here felt like a death wish.At that moment, helplessness filled him. He hadn't anticipated these demonic beasts would be so formidable. There was no way he could fight them.But regret was futile now. He was already inside.Adrian had no choice but to face the inevitable. His only option was to fight for survival, even if that meant death in this strange space."Hmph! You want me dead? It won't be that easy," Adrian remarked coldly. "If I've stirred up these monstrous creatures, then I'll show some respect. Let's see who's stronger."Without hesitation, Adrian hurled a punch toward the Red Feather Divine Bird, targeting the weakest oppon
What had initially appeared to be a dense swarm of beasts now seemed far less daunting.Adrian smiled slightly, satisfied. This was the result he had hoped for.At that moment, the Soul Devouring Sword glowed even more intensely.Adrian smiled faintly again. The sword was growing stronger, and that worked in his favor.He let out a cold chuckle. "Now, let's see what can stop me."As his words fell, a powerful, terrifying roar reverberated in the distance.A violent sound, full of rage, tore through the air. It seemed an even more fearsome beast was approaching.Adrian's eyes gleamed coldly as he sensed the change.From the distant horizon, a massive creature emerged from the void.It was an ancient beast—a bird, to be precise.Adrian's eyes widened in surprise. He hadn't expected it to be an ancient beast, let alone one as powerful as the Red Feather Divine Bird.The bird's greatest strength lay in its wings, forged from mystic iron. A single blow from those wings could infl
As soon as Adrian spoke, he made his move. The terrifying beast at the peak of the Void Stage posed a serious challenge.Adrian, currently an intermediate Void Stage warrion, faced a formidable opponent in the beast's immense size and power.Without any command from Adrian, the Soul Devouring Sword charged into the swarm of beasts, cutting down everything in its path with ruthless ferocity.Each time Adrian killed a beast, the sword rapidly consumed its blood and soul energy.In the blink of an eye, Adrian and his sword wreaked havoc across the battlefield, showing no signs of slowing down.Despite the bloodthirsty beasts surrounding him, Adrian remained calm.His fierce struggle only intensified their madness, and they relentlessly tried to kill him. It was clear they wouldn't stop until Adrian was destroyed.The battle had become frenzied.Adrian's movements grew faster and fiercer, while the air around him shook violently, as if the world itself quaked under the battle's int