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
Rumble…The world shook violently, filling the air with an overwhelming sense of terror. Yet Adrian’s expression remained cold as if none of it fazed him.“Since you’re here, I’ll shatter everything!” he proclaimed, his approach unlike anyone else’s.Without hesitation, Adrian charged forward. Blood spurted from his mouth, and his aura weakened slightly. The immense power around him was no joke. If he let his guard down for even a moment, he could be gravely injured.An intermediate Divine wasn’t a trivial opponent, and this dark beast knew it. That was why it had been so confident, convinced that Adrian was courting death.“Boy, your time has come!” the dark beast roared, unleashing a torrent of violent energy at Adrian.A black formation hovered ominously over Adrian, ready to strike him down. His gaze flickered with surprise. Nearby, Tyron and the Violet Rain Divine Bird rose to their feet. They knew they had to act. If they didn’t help Adrian now, they’d regret it for the res
In the dark beast’s eyes, Adrian had been on the brink of death just moments ago. Seeing the latter unleash another such a powerful technique was shocking. Adrian might have appeared to be an ordinary human, but his strength and ability to fight far above his level hinted at something far more terrifying.“Pathetic human, no matter how many tricks you pull, you can’t escape death in the face of absolute power!” The dark beast sneered, refusing to believe Adrian could turn the tide. It had ruled this region for ages, and no one had ever truly challenged him.Adrian’s expression remained cold. “You’re nothing but an old fool. After living so long, it’s time for you to go. You’re just hovering between life and death. Your existence is pointless.” His voice was filled with contempt.The dark beast’s face twisted in rage. “Insolent brat! My existence is not for you to judge! You don’t have the right! Now, die!” With a roar, it charged at Adrian. The black formation trembled alongside it,
Tyron and the others could see that Adrian’s efforts to turn the tide seemed to fall short. While they knew he was determined to win, it looked almost impossible.Yet, they hadn’t lost hope. They believed that with Adrian, miracles had a way of happening. Only by trusting him could they witness one."Hahaha, die!" Adrian suddenly burst out laughing, surging forward once again. Despite his injuries, he seemed revitalized, charging ahead with renewed strength. He slammed into the black formation, the scene wild and terrifying.Boom, boom, boom!Adrian was thrown back again, coughing up blood, but he didn’t seem to care at all."Heh, die!" he yelled again, unfazed, as if the force hitting him brought more comfort than pain.Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird were shocked by what they saw, while the dark beast lurking in the void had a sharp, cold expression."Foolish human, how long do you think you can keep up this act? Since you enjoy this so much, I’ll increase the power!"The dark
Crack… crack…The sound of shattering echoed through the air, reverberating across the desolate landscape. Adrian and Renee had emerged in a stark and barren mountainous region. Clearly, they were no longer in Death Valley.Boom!Renee felt herself land on something soft. She was stunned and couldn’t quite process what had just happened.However, she forced herself to calm down. As she regained her composure, she was overwhelmed by the suffocating weight of the dust-filled air. Looking around in confusion, she noticed that the surroundings were unfamiliar. What’s more, Adrian was nowhere to be seen.“Huh? Where did he go?” Renee muttered. Her gaze darted about until it froze on an unbelievable sight.To her surprise, Adrian was beneath her, barely clinging to life. His breathing was faint, and his body was limp as if death had already taken him. Renee gasped, utterly shaken. She hurriedly got to her feet and lifted Adrian. After she dusted him off, she looked at him with a mix
Renee watched Adrian nervously, her expression filled with disbelief. After all, Death Valley had never been this terrifying before. Despite its ominous name, the actual danger wasn’t supposed to be this extreme.At this moment, Renee couldn’t figure out what they had triggered. Could their luck really be this bad? In the past, Renee had traversed this area alongside powerful warriors from Ciawales, even those at the Nascent and Fusion Stages, and they had passed through this valley with ease. But this time, the journey was unexpectedly difficult, fraught with numerous obstacles and dangers that left Renee utterly terrified.Fusions typically passed through this area without trouble. Even she and Adrian, who had slain the giant serpent, were effectively at that level of strength. By all logic, they should have been able to leave without any issues. But now, another monstrous entity had appeared, far more intimidating than anything they had encountered before.Adrian’s face darkene
“Is he not going to wake up?” Renee’s expression was filled with anxiety.The situation was dire. The thunderbolts were almost upon them, threatening to annihilate everything. Yet Adrian remained immersed in his deduction, showing no signs of waking up as if he was fully absorbed in deciphering the formation.Indeed, when it came to analyzing formations, such meticulousness was necessary, especially when attempting to uncover its deadly traps. This task could not be rushed.Crackle, crackle, crackle…Serpentine lightning twisted through the sky, streaks of energy descending as if from the heavens, ready to shatter everything. The entire sky trembled, and it felt like the very fabric of reality was breaking apart.Rumble!The barrier trembled once more, and the entire space around them quivered violently. Despite its strength, the barrier now seemed barely able to hold against the unrelenting onslaught. The thunderstorm’s sheer power was not something any ordinary person could wit
Adrian’s gaze sharpened as he released a wave of killing intent. “Hmph! So there’s still something left. Let’s shatter it once and for all!”Without hesitation, Adrian sat down cross-legged, summoning a powerful surge of energy that enveloped the barrier overhead. His forceful aura spread out, reinforcing the protective shield as he began to analyze the patterns of the formation around them.From the energy fluctuations, it was clear that this was not an ordinary formation. Deducing this, Adrian’s expression grew colder, his killing intent palpable.Boom!A powerful force reverberated, shaking the earth and sky. Renee was stunned. Adrian had once again entered a meditative state to break the formation. Should she assist him?The intensity of the attacks was overwhelming, and if Adrian were interrupted now, the consequences could be dire. Thinking of this, Renee prepared to make a move.“Don’t move. Stay put. This isn’t the same formation as before,” Adrian commanded sternly as if
Adrian scanned his surroundings, his gaze sharp and icy cold. The darkness of the night seemed to carry an ominous presence. He halted, staring intently at Renee, and said, “Don’t rush.”Renee was momentarily stunned, a look of confusion on her face. “What’s wrong?” she asked.Renee hadn’t noticed anything unusual. The only thing she desired was to quickly leave this cursed place. The longer she stayed here, the more uncomfortable she felt.Whoosh!A fierce wind swept through Death Valley, making the towering trees shiver as though they were alive and fearful.Adrian’s expression turned even colder as he looked around and shouted, “Stop hiding! Show yourself!”The sudden outburst left Renee startled. She couldn’t tell if Adrian had lost his mind or if her own senses were just too weak. The air seemed empty, with nothing unusual. The biting cold wind had always been a part of Death Valley’s sinister aura, something Renee had always attributed to the place’s natural state.Adrian’
Some daemonic beasts have a final self-destructive instinct upon death, causing their inner cores to explode and leaving nothing behind for humans to absorb. This was why an intact inner core was incredibly rare and precious.Yet, here Adrian was willingly giving one to her. Renee felt deep gratitude in her heart for this unexpected gesture.“Thank you. If I ever have the chance, I will repay your kindness,” Renee said with sincerity in her eyes.Adrian replied, “No need to thank me. You will certainly have the opportunity. Aren’t you my servant now? Protecting me is your duty. All right, let’s keep moving.”He continued moving forward. By now, it was already late at night.Renee gazed at Adrian, puzzled. She couldn’t figure out what kind of person he was. He treated her like a subordinate, yet his actions were more like those of a friend. She was finding it harder to understand Adrian’s intentions.But Adrian clearly had his own reasons. He wasn’t one to conform to expectations.
"What did you say? You want me to absorb it? But this inner core… It's yours…" Renee stammered, utterly shocked that Adrian was offering her the inner core. She knew well how precious this inner core was.Absorbing a beast’s inner core would significantly boost one's strength. It wasn’t that Adrian didn’t understand this fact. But he still responded calmly, "Yes, you heard me right. I want you to have it. There’s no need to be so surprised."Renee’s eyes widened even further. She couldn’t believe Adrian was treating her this generously. After all, she was just his servant.But to Adrian, it was a worthwhile decision. He had always viewed Renee as an equal. When he was injured, not only did Renee refrain from attacking him, but she also didn’t seize the inner core. More importantly, she had given him her energy to help him recover.Adrian had now gained immense strength. If he were to absorb the inner core’s power on top of that, it might be too much for him to handle and could back
Adrian chuckled lightly. "Why are you so excited? See, I'm awake now. If I never woke up, would you have stayed here watching over me forever?"Renee huffed, half-annoyed. "I’m not that foolish. If you hadn’t woken up, of course, I’d leave."Adrian smiled. "I need some time to recover. Can you keep watch for a little longer?""Sure!" Renee replied eagerly, beaming widely.Adrian then sat cross-legged and began his recovery. Watching him, Renee was filled with both shock and joy. It was nothing short of a miracle that Adrian had regained consciousness. Deep down, she felt a sense of relief mixed with surprise. She had never expected this outcome.At the same time, a flood of questions filled her mind. Normally, Adrian should not have survived such an ordeal. By all logic, he should have already been on his way to the afterlife. Yet, here he was, awake and alive. Renee found herself at a loss for words, overwhelmed by confusion.Seeing Adrian’s intense focus as he trained, Renee co
At that moment, a sudden burst of earth-yellow light erupted within Adrian’s consciousness. It was once again filled with surging waves of power. The soul storm reappeared, and the mysterious chaotic white mist returned, spreading throughout Adrian's soul space.The strange and mystical scene looked astonishing, and slowly, Adrian began to wake up from his deep slumber. As he regained consciousness, he felt a soreness envelop his entire body. Even his soul power seemed to have a slight ache.But before Adrian could fully process this sensation, a terrifying force surged through him. It flooded his entire being with an overwhelming energy.“What...What is this? This power is incredibly strong,” he muttered, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He could sense an immense energy roiling within his body, shaking his very core. The waves of power felt both foreign and potent, making him feel even stronger.Adrian’s expression turned to one of shock and unexpected delight. It was the