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
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