The current situation clearly indicated that the hidden evil spirit was no longer as formidable as before. It was highly likely that the earlier surge of power had been the spirit's last-ditch effort. Now, it appeared visibly drained and unable to muster the same strength.“You old fool. I knew you’d run out of tricks after that display. Now, just die!” Adrian roared. This was his perfect moment to strike. The evil spirit had been bluffing, and Adrian wasn't about to show mercy.“Damn it! Damn it!” the spirit bellowed in fury, attempting to summon enough power to crush Adrian.The space around them trembled once more as black and blood-red energies swirled together in a desperate effort to destroy Adrian. However, these attacks seemed more like futile struggles, impressive in appearance but ineffective. If Adrian were that easily defeated, he wouldn’t be the Adrian everyone knew. His strength now struck fear into the evil spirit.Feeling the energy swirling around him, Adrian’s exp
The evil spirit recognized Adrian's strength, but this only intensified its desire to crush him. In moments, the spirit's power surged again.“Your strength is decent, but how laughable. You're just a coward hiding in the shadows. Come out and face me.” Adrian’s expression darkened, his voice dripping with contempt.Enraged, the hidden spirit realized Adrian was trying to provoke it into revealing itself. Though the spirit was reluctant to fall for this trap, it felt an overwhelming urge to lash out and destroy Adrian. However, the spirit understood that this task wouldn't be easy. Adrian was surrounded by a golden light that made him impervious to harm.With an icy gaze, Adrian stated, “Don’t worry. You won’t gain anything from me.”The spirit sneered in response, “Maybe I won’t, but I’ll make sure you suffer.”“Is that so? How pathetic. You’re not even worthy,” Adrian shot back.Seething with rage, the evil spirit unleashed two terrifying attacks on Adrian.Boom!The attacks
Adrian stared coldly ahead, his expression unmoving as he scanned his surroundings. He sensed waves of power approaching, signaling that the evil spirit was about to make its move again.Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird also felt the eerie atmosphere as the area darkened once more. A disturbing crimson light seeped through the void, creating a chilling sight.This scene alarmed Adrian, prompting him to remain vigilant and cautious, determined not to let his guard down for even a moment. With a frosty expression, he said, “So, the coward won’t show itself. Guess I’ll have to resort to this.”He unleashed a flurry of golden light from his hands. The light flickered through the darkness, momentarily calming the chaos. However, in the next instant, it felt as if reality itself was fracturing, causing everything around them to tremble violently.Adrian observed this with a chilling gaze and asked, “How does it feel now? Just wait for the destruction to come.”The evil spirit was taken ab
“It’s time for you to show yourself!” Adrian shouted. “I’ve pinpointed your location. You wanted to kill me, but now it’s my turn!”At his words, the evil spirit trembled, causing the surrounding space to shake. This area was clearly linked to the spirit’s very being. If the space was damaged, the spirit would suffer as well.Adrian had anticipated this, which was why he attacked without hesitation. He knew that by making his move, he could subdue the evil spirit. Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird finally understood what was happening and couldn’t help but admire Adrian’s precision and insight.“Adrian, you’re incredible!” Tyron exclaimed in astonishment.Although the evil spirit had yet to reveal itself, the surrounding void shook violently.Adrian smirked and said, “There you are!” He extended his fist into the shadows, but he grasped nothing.Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!As the howling winds intensified, Adrian stated coldly, “Still think you can hide? Sorry, but you can’t escape now
Boom!As Adrian delivered a punch, he unleashed a powerful wave that erupted violently around him. A dazzling spectrum of colors burst from his fist, and wherever the light touched, it left a profound mark on the evil spirit.“How does that feel?” Adrian taunted, causing the evil spirit to tremble with fury.“I'll rip you to shreds!” the evil spirit roared. However, it had forgotten that their powers were now evenly matched, making it impossible for it to annihilate Adrian. Instead, it was overwhelmed by Adrian's attack and screamed in agony.“Hmph! Who’s the ant now? Come and feel my strength,” Adrian said coldly.Furious, the evil spirit glared at Adrian and spat, “Don’t get cocky, kid! You’ll regret this!”Adrian chuckled. “Is that so? Then it's time for you to pay the price.”The evil spirit’s soul energy surged violently, unleashing a full-frontal assault that seemed capable of shaking the very world itself. “I’ll make you wish you were never born!” it roared.Yet, despite
“Bastard! Do you think you’ve won?” the evil spirit snarled, seething with rage. He sensed a chance to turn the tables and was far from ready to concede defeat.Adrian fixed a cold gaze on the spirit, noting its refusal to give up. “I come to value your soul power more and more. A soul like yours is truly a delicacy,” he said.“Bastard! You’re asking for death!” The evil spirit was astonished that Adrian would take such a keen interest in its soul power. Determined to destroy Adrian, it envisioned showing him the depths of its strength. However, fantasies were sweet while reality felt harsh. No matter how fiercely the spirit imagined its victory, the current situation seemed utterly futile.“Since you insist on your choice, I’m afraid I have to consume you. It’d be a shame not to,” Adrian said. Before the evil spirit could react, he hurled it away, crashing it into the distance with incredible force.The spirit was confused, unable to understand what kind of monster Adrian was or h
Adrian watched the violent tremors of the evil spirit's soul power and smiled faintly. “You’re trembling a lot. Are you about to lose your temper? Show me what that looks like when you lose control.” The evil spirit felt inexplicably mocked. It had previously toyed with Adrian, but now the roles had reversed. The contrast highlighted just how ridiculous and pitiable the evil spirit was.Coldly, the evil spirit replied, “Kid, you’ll realize you deserve to die here.” It unleashed its furious power, causing chaos all around. The force surged outward, creating an atmosphere of terror and astonishment.Adrian’s expression hardened. “How is it? Feeling comfortable now? Is it nice?” His words implied he believed he had made his point.Tyron, unfazed, remarked, “It’s impressive, but suppressing all this won’t be simple.” “Then it’s even more deserving of death!” Adrian shot back icily. With that, he swung his palm. A brilliant light surged from his hand, crashing into the evil spirit.
The evil spirit persisted, but it was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. No matter how powerful it was, it couldn’t overcome the vast difference in strength.Adrian smiled faintly and said, “Since you want to die so badly, I’ll grant your wish.” His soul power surged, and he struck out fiercely.Initially hidden, the evil spirit found itself trapped by Adrian's force, rendering it powerless.“What’s going on? My soul power is at the same level as yours. How are you so much stronger than me? This is impossible…” The evil spirit felt a chill of disbelief wash over it. It couldn’t fathom how its soul power could be so much weaker than that of this insignificant person.“Don’t believe it? Well, there’s nothing I can do about that. You’ll have to figure it out for yourself,” Adrian replied coldly.Hearing this, the evil spirit's eyes filled with venom. “Damn ant, you will die!” Fueled by rage and Adrian's arrogance, the evil spirit lunged at him, determined to eliminate him firs
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