Beams of radiant light showered down upon the land, pulsating violently throughout the realm. In that instant, Adrian radiated a terrifying energy, causing the air around him to tremble and crack violently. The sky itself began to fracture under the sheer might of his power, leaving Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird looking on in terror.With a chilling expression, Adrian declared, “Since there is no life here, let it all be shattered!”He unleashed a punch toward the sky, but the direction of his strike seemed strange to Tyron. Suddenly, a sinister black mist descended from the void, rushing toward them with terrifying speed.“Watch out, Adrian! That thing seems strange!” Tyron cried out in alarm, unsure of what was happening. The ominous black mist was clearly no ordinary force.Adrian's expression darkened as he sensed the danger. With icy determination in his eyes, he threw another punch. The force of his blow shattered the black mist, scattering it in every direction.As the
Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird were taken aback by Adrian's words, unable to sense any hidden presence around them. Confusion filled their hearts, while Adrian’s expression remained cold."Don't worry. You two stay down here. If that coward won't show himself, I'll see what tricks he's trying to pull," Adrian said."Be careful, Adrian. If things get strange, let us know. I may not be the best in a fight, but we aren't weak either," Tyron cautioned.Tyron's words held merit. Though combat wasn't his strongest suit, his strength as a daemon was undeniable.Adrian replied confidently, "Don’t worry, I can handle this. He’s nothing special." To him, the hidden threat lurking in the shadows seemed insignificant.Suddenly, the ground beneath them trembled violently, but Adrian was nowhere to be seen. Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird were startled, sensing that Adrian was observing everything from the shadows.A deafening boom echoed, shaking the land once more. Tyron and the Violet Rain B
The creature before Adrian was far more terrifying than the previous evil spirit. He sneered and said, “Quite an impressive being, but it’s time for you to show yourself.”A massive soul entity emerged, exuding a menacing aura. Adrian's interest was piqued as he observed the formidable figure. “Leave now, outsiders, or I will destroy you,” the soul entity threatened, its authoritative voice resonating with power. As it spoke, energy radiated from it, revealing the strength of someone at the mid-Divine Stage.Adrian’s expression turned cold as he realized the creature was far more powerful than he had anticipated. Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird were equally stunned by the sudden appearance of such a strong opponent. Just moments after defeating one foe, they faced another even stronger adversary."You’re no simple foe, but do you really think you can kill me that easily?" Adrian challenged.Furious, the soul entity roared, “You insignificant ant! Don’t think that defeating that ev
Adrian’s gaze burned with determination as he faced his opponent. The mid-Divine powerhouse didn’t intimidate him. He would never back down easily.“Hahaha, boy, can you feel the gap between us now?” the powerful figure taunted. “Surrender, and maybe I’ll let you live. Better yet, become my servant, and you’ll gain great benefits.”The enemy's arrogant words made it clear he believed Adrian was destined to lose. He sensed that Adrian’s strength was inferior to his own, causing Adrian’s expression to turn icy.“You think I’m afraid of you? You may be at the mid-Divine Stage, but that means nothing. You rely solely on your soul power, while I have both soul power and physical strength. I refuse to believe I can’t defeat you!” Adrian roared, as the power of holy light surged from his hands.The sight was awe-inspiring, leaving Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird utterly shocked. Their hearts raced, knowing that Adrian was fighting far above his level. Normally, defeating such an overwhelmi
Seeing Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird being beaten, Adrian's anger surged. He desperately wanted to stop the assault, but he felt powerless against such overwhelming forces.To the powerful being, Adrian was strong but not worth sparing. Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird were seen as insignificant insects, hardly a threat, and definitely not worthy opponents."Hahaha! Ants will always be ants. Do you now realize the gap between us?" the entity mocked. "Look at your friends. They crumbled like dirt beneath my feet. Become my servant, and maybe I’ll consider sparing their lives. Pathetic ants!" His voice dripped with arrogance, and he had the power to back it up.Adrian's eyes blazed with rage. "You’re dead!" he spat, his hands flaring with golden light. Meanwhile, Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird wanted to fight back, but the sheer weight of the entity's power held them down. "Adrian, be careful! He's powerful!" Tyron shouted.The Violet Rain Bird looked at Adrian, its eyes filled wi
As Adrian charged forward, the evil spirit emitted a sinister black mist that spread throughout the area. Adrian’s expression turned cold as he shouted, "You're asking for death!" He unleashed a fearsome blast of energy from his hand, slamming it directly into the spirit.The devastating force struck the spirit, but surprisingly, it remained unscathed. Adrian was astonished. This spirit was far more sinister than the previous one he had encountered.The spirit smirked coldly. "The one you fought before was merely in the early Divine Stage. Did you really think you could stand against someone truly powerful? My physical form may not be invincible, but it's far beyond what a mere ant like you can handle."In an instant, the spirit’s body swelled, sprouting numerous tentacles that lashed out wildly at Adrian. The monstrous being seemed like a beastly and terrifying undead. The tentacles extended from all directions, aiming directly at Adrian’s soul, supported by a formation made of t
Adrian’s expression turned icy as he declared, "Since you’re so sure of yourself, I have even more reason not to let you walk away." As soon as the words left his mouth, he sat cross-legged on the ground, and radiant beams of holy light shot from him into the sky. The light converged, forming a golden celestial being that seemed to suppress the dark aura surrounding the battlefield.Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird stood in the distance, shocked by the spectacle before them. They hadn’t expected Adrian to wield such an astonishing technique, but they had grown accustomed to his ability to surpass expectations. Each time Adrian unleashed a move, it felt as if he ascended to a higher realm of power.The terrifying beast stared coldly at the display. "Pathetic human, I didn't expect you to have a trick like this. But no matter how strong you think you are, you're nothing more than a weakling before me. Since you’re so stubborn, don’t blame me for showing no mercy/" With a roar, the be
“Hahaha! How utterly ridiculous! Do you really think you’re special, boy? A chosen maybe, perhaps? To me though, you’re nothing but a joke,” The dark beast sneered, looking down on Adrian.Adrian’s expression turned cold as he listened. “Is that so? You’re nothing but a joke to me as well, though you’re not even worth caring about,” he replied coolly. “For someone of your level to bully someone like me is absurd. Where does your sense of superiority come from? What a joke.”The dark beast’s anger flared. “You brat! How dare you speak to me like that! I’ll make you suffer unimaginable pain!” it roared, sending terrifying formations surging toward Adrian.But Adrian remained calm, showing no fear. Tyron, watching from the side, was alarmed. He knew this was Adrian’s stubborn nature on full display. Now that Adrian was facing this powerful creature head-on, the outcome was uncertain.Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird wanted to help but knew they stood no chance against the dark beast. Th
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