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
To Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird, Adrian’s actions were incomprehensible. For most people, breaking through a level could take a lifetime, and many never achieved it, even in their final moments. This was undeniably tragic.But Adrian was different. In a short time, he had advanced from the Nascent Stage to the Astral Stage, and then from the Astral Stage to the Divine Stage. Such extraordinary talent hadn’t been seen in millennia."What are you so arrogant about, old fool? Just wait," Adrian muttered, resolute in his determination to defeat the dark beast.The dark beast before him was far too arrogant, believing itself invincible. Even though it was one level higher than Adrian, what was there to be proud of?Adrian was unwilling to accept defeat. However, his current strength wasn’t enough to overpower the beast, so he hurled himself into a frenzied attack against the formation.Bang, bang, bang!Terrifying forces clashed, creating an increasingly shocking scene. Flashes of p
The air was thick with a chilling, terrifying aura. In the dark beast's eyes, Adrian was utterly reckless, completely unaware of the danger he was courting.Boom!Once again, Adrian collided violently with the formation in the void.Boom!The sheer force of the clash shattered everything in its wake. For Adrian, this surge of power was a disaster, an overwhelming catastrophe. Yet he refused to give up. His persistence was unwavering, and he knew exactly what he needed to do next.Bam!Once more, the formation sent Adrian flying, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood that looked shockingly red. Suspended in mid-air, he raised his hand and unleashed a rune into the void. The rune enveloped the sky above."What is Adrian doing?" Tyron exclaimed in surprise. A sense of unease crept over him, making his whole body tremble.The power in the void began to quiver, along with the stars in the sky.Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh…Cold winds howled, creating a chilling sight. But for Adri
It seemed the dark beast still lacked the power to drive Adrian to utter despair. From Adrian's perspective, this was only the beginning. The battle was far from decided, and he had no intention of giving up.The beast's power crashed down on him, but Adrian met it head-on, their powers colliding violently.Bang! Bang! Bang!Adrian was repeatedly knocked back, his body seemingly out of control. It was a brutal sight. The clash of powers was terrifying, showcasing immense strength, and Adrian’s expression turned icy."This is the result I wanted to see. Boy, time for you to die!" the dark beast roared in anger.The beast unleashed its full power, but Adrian showed no signs of stopping. He charged forward once more, throwing himself into the fray. The two forces clashed recklessly, yet Adrian appeared utterly indestructible. No matter how many times he was thrown back, he got up again to continue fighting. This shocking resilience left onlookers stunned.‘What’s going on? This guy’
Boom!The dark beast’s power trembled, unleashing a boundless force into the void as if it intended to shatter everything in its path. At that moment, Adrian was struck by a terrifying wave of energy, the impact fierce and overwhelming.Bang!He was violently thrown back, yet an invisible power erupted from his body, radiating outward in a terrifying display. His expression remained icy cold, and suddenly, his physical strength broke through its limits. Under immense pressure, he experienced a remarkable breakthrough, a sight that was nothing short of extraordinary."Die! Die! Die!" Adrian yelled, his eyes turning blood red.The dark beast was startled. It hadn't expected that, instead of succumbing to the pressure, Adrian's strength would grow even more powerful. This was something the dark beast had not anticipated.However, Adrian was unfazed. "I should thank you for helping me improve my strength," he said calmly, his voice echoing ominously.The dark beast's face twisted in
Adrian surveyed the scene before him, his expression utterly cold. "Satisfied now? Do you see how powerful I am?" The next moment, he unleashed a terrifying blast of energy, his power surging outward with unstoppable force. It was a breathtaking sight, and Adrian's face remained impassive, laced with a hint of killing intent.Bathed in golden light, Adrian’s formidable soul power propelled him upward into the void. The devastating force seemed to shatter everything in its path, and Adrian's icy demeanor deepened."It's time to break everything!" he roared.Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird exchanged astonished glances, a sense of anticipation washing over them. The Violet Rain Bird, in particular, felt a surge of excitement at the display of Adrian’s might.The dark beast, however, showed a flicker of fear in its eyes. It recognized that the situation had turned dire.Crack, crack…The sound of breaking echoed ominously as the black formation shattered.Adrian stood resolute, his
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