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
It was as if Adrian were about to shatter the very earth itself. What was most astonishing was that Adrian had easily captured and dragged this dark beast’s soul, which should have been immensely powerful, toward the ground.Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird were shocked. They stared at the scene in the void, realizing that the situation had escalated beyond anything they could handle. Adrian had far surpassed their expectations. Even the dark beast, thought to be stronger, could no longer withstand Adrian’s might. It was impossible to measure Adrian by ordinary logic.Boom!The violent force shattered everything in its path. Adrian, his expression cold and resolute, shouted, "Die!" He unleashed a punch that struck directly at the dark beast’s soul."You bastard! How are you this strong?" the dark beast roared in fury. Despite being at the intermediate Divine Stage, it felt overwhelming pain from Adrian’s attack.The waves of power hammered relentlessly against the dark beast’s soul,
"Let me go! You despicable human, let me go!" the dark beast roared, trembling as it desperately sought to end the torment.But Adrian wasn’t about to let it off easily. Just moments ago, the beast had been so arrogant. But now, it was begging for mercy. Worse still, it had previously demanded that Adrian beg for his life.Adrian’s gaze was cold. This creature had chosen to provoke him, and now it could not blame him for being ruthless.A flicker of murderous intent glinted in Adrian’s eyes.The dark beast, panicking, shouted, "You bastard! Let me go, and I’ll show you the way out of here!""You’ve been searching for a way out for so long and haven’t found it. Do you want to be trapped here forever?" Adrian taunted, watching as the beast's massive body trembled, desperately trying to bargain for its life.The beast wanted Adrian to spare it, but the man’s eyes were filled with relentless killing intent."You want me to spare you? Fine, but you’ll have to tell me how to leave. I’
The dark beast roared in anger and frustration. From its perspective, Adrian was utterly despicable for going back on his word.Adrian chuckled lightly. "Don’t say it like that. We're all honest people here. You saying that makes me feel a bit awkward. Besides, I didn’t lie to you, nor did I go back on my word. Everything I said was the truth. But how can I know whether you're telling the truth without verifying it?"Adrian's simple response only fueled the beast's rage. It couldn’t comprehend how Adrian could be so shameless. Yet Adrian seemed convinced that his reasoning was sound, and to him, it truly was.Without further hesitation, Adrian began to absorb the dark beast's soul with wild intensity, violent energy surging into him. He felt immense satisfaction as his soul power grew significantly stronger.Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird stood nearby, realizing they had no opportunity to share in the soul power. The energy was too immense and powerful, and since Adrian completely
At that moment, Adrian led the others back to where they had started, hovering above the man-eating flower. Above them, a trace of black energy lingered. It was remnants of the dark beast's terrifying power that had not yet dissipated.Adrian glanced at the black energy and said, "What a pity. If you hadn’t provoked me, you might have continued living. But now it seems it’s too late for that."He smiled lightly, surprising Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird. They knew just how terrifying Adrian had become. His power was beyond words. His tone was almost nonchalant as if he were brushing off the entire event."It’s time to leave," Adrian added. He unleashed a burst of golden light, his formidable power radiating from his hands.Boom!The entire sky trembled as the space around them shattered in an instant. Seeing this, Adrian’s expression grew cautious. "Let’s hope there aren’t any other fools who don’t know their place." He was aware that many lurking dangers still watched them from
Whoosh, whoosh!Winds howled violently, mountains and rivers trembled, and even the towering trees shivered in fear. The earth quaked uncontrollably beneath Adrian's immense power. His strength had reached a level where each movement felt capable of tearing the world apart, causing everything to tremble in his wake."Adrian's power is truly beyond our reach," Tyron remarked, feeling a mix of inadequacy and awe."Indeed, it’s terrifying. Master’s strength could destroy the heavens and the earth," the Violet Rain Bird added in agreement.Adrian’s power was undeniably frightening. If not handled with care, it seemed he could shatter everything in an instant.With a cold expression, Adrian delivered a fierce punch, combining the force of his fist with the power of the runes. His strike pierced through the void.Crack!The space shattered instantly, leaving a gaping hole in the fabric of reality. A horrifying aura emanated from the spatial break, sending chills down the spine of anyo
This intriguing adventure was fraught with relentless danger. One misstep and the three of them might never return alive.Adrian gazed into the distance. Although they had entered the deeper parts of the secret realm, it felt like they hadn’t fully delved in yet. Pushing further seemed increasingly difficult, and his expression turned cold as he looked ahead."I wonder how much longer until we find the Prism Stone and the Enlightenment Tree," he wandered.The Violet Rain Bird responded with equal seriousness, "We need to proceed cautiously, using hidden methods to suppress our presence and avoid unnecessary trouble. The deeper we go, the more advanced Divine beasts we’ll encounter. If we provoke them, it could lead to a terrible battle, and that would be the end of us."Adrian was surprised by the suggestion, but he nodded. "Alright, we’ll do it your way. Moving further in will be risky. We must stay cautious." He understood that rushing forward recklessly could trigger a crisis to
The fiery beast looked more terrifying than ever as its fireball scorched everything around it, heading straight for Adrian and the others.Adrian's expression hardened. "Whatever it is, it dies if it comes for us," he said.The Violet Rain Bird was briefly stunned by Adrian's determination. Knowing his immense strength, the bird realized that Adrian was ready to unleash his full power."Be careful, Master. This creature seems to be at the early Divine Stage," warned the Violet Rain Bird. "It’s not only strong but also a pure-blooded ancient beast."Adrian's eyes narrowed. "If it comes after us, it's ready to die."Without another word, Adrian unleashed his power. But before he could intercept the fireball, the cry of a beast erupted from within the flames."What is that?" Adrian asked as a small figure emerged from the fiery sphere.“That...That's a Fire Unicorn!” gasped the Violet Rain Bird.“A Fire Unicorn? Isn’t that an ancient divine beast?” Adrian was shocked as the flame
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