The Fire Unicorn appeared a bit anxious, making soft, eager sounds as if trying to reassure Adrian that it could indeed lead the way.Adrian smiled affectionately and said, “It's okay, little one. Even if we don’t find it, it’s not your fault. Just keep going."The tiny Fire Unicorn nodded and continued to guide them.Before they realized it, the group had covered a significant distance and found themselves deep within the forest. As they pressed on, they sensed the increasing strength of the beasts in the area. One wrong step could easily lead them into grave danger.Adrian surveyed the surroundings cautiously and felt a strange, pulsating energy in the distance. Excitedly, the Fire Unicorn waved its little hoof toward the far end of the forest, seemingly pointing to the location of the Prism Stone.Adrian was taken aback. “Are you saying the stone is up ahead?”The Fire Unicorn nodded eagerly.Adrian paused for a moment, surprised. Beside him, the Violet Rain Bird looked equal
Adrian stood firm. “Since we’ve come this far, we have to bring it back. Otherwise, what’s the point of coming here?”Giving up wasn’t an option for him. His entire mission hinged on acquiring the Prism Stone and the Phoenix Tree. With the stone now within reach, he wasn’t backing down.Seeing his resolve, the Violet Rain Bird and the others knew there was no changing his mind.The Fire Unicorn, watching Adrian, sensed something profound in the latter. It lifted a tiny hoof, as if encouraging Adrian to return safely.Adrian chuckled. “Haha, little one, you’ve just joined us. Stay here and wait for me. You’re strong, but that beast ahead is more than you can handle.”Tyron asked calmly, “Adrian, how confident are you?”He trusted Adrian, but without a solid plan, charging forward would be reckless.Adrian’s gaze was cold yet determined. “I’m not completely sure, but with the right strategy, I should be fine.”His response left the group stunned, unsure of what he had in mind. Se
Adrian continued working on the formation while his companions watched in awe. With heavy hearts, they watched as he completed the spatial teleportation formation. He then carefully set up a concealed formation to hide its presence, ensuring no one could detect it.Tyron, amazed by Adrian’s ingenuity, spoke up, “Adrian, stay vigilant and be careful.”Adrian smiled, reassuring them. “Don’t worry, I value my life too much to be reckless.” He chuckled softly. “You should all retreat for now. I’ll be with you shortly.”With a determined look, Adrian finalized the spatial formation. Though the distance ahead spanned several hundred meters, the teleportation formation gave him confidence that he could escape if pursued by a powerful beast.Suddenly, thunderous roars echoed in the distance. The terrifying sound was a clear warning from the beast, urging Adrian and his companions to leave or face dire consequences.Adrian’s expression grew serious. The creature was indeed formidable, and
If Adrian let his guard down for even a moment, the beast could easily end his life. His expression remained cold as he cautiously approached the monstrous creature.Despite Adrian's careful movements, the beast sensed the unusual energy drawing near. Its massive, bulging eyes locked onto Adrian, who suddenly vanished from sight.In the blink of an eye, Adrian found himself beneath the creature's gigantic paw. As the beast continued to move, Adrian’s sharp gaze remained fixed in the distance.There, glowing brilliantly, was the radiant Prism Stone. Not far from it stood the Phoenix Tree. The sight of these treasures stirred excitement within Adrian, but he knew acquiring them wouldn’t be easy.The Prism Stone pulsated with immense power, sending ripples through the air. Sensing his opportunity, Adrian’s expression hardened. After assessing the beast’s overwhelming presence, Adrian realized this would be a tough challenge.In a swift move, he released a surge of energy toward the P
"Rrraaaggh!!"The beast trembled, letting out a furious roar that echoed through the air. Adrian was surprised to see the Prism Stone emitting a strange energy as if warning nearby creatures to stay away.Intrigued, Adrian wondered, ‘Could the Prism Stone have a life of its own? If so, taking it might be more complicated than I had anticipated.’The beast also sensed the essence of the Prism Stone, but it wasn’t deterred. Its only desire was to seize the stone, and it charged toward it without hesitation.Suddenly, the Prism Stone flared with a terrifying brilliance, unleashing a surge of energy at the approaching beast. The beast, however, showed no fear. It casually raised a paw to counter the stone’s attack.When their powers collided, a massive shockwave exploded through the air. Adrian watched in disbelief. He hadn't expected the Prism Stone’s strength to rival that of a perfected Divine beast.Meanwhile, the Fire Unicorn and its companions felt the distant disturbance. Thei
Boom!A powerful force erupted, startling Adrian as it rushed toward him. He quickly darted behind a towering tree for cover. The massive beast glanced briefly in his direction but dismissed him entirely, focused solely on the Prism Stone.To the beast, Adrian was just a low-level immortal, not worth its attention. This indifference worked in Adrian's favor though. It meant he could safely observe the unfolding battle.The Prism Stone's radiant light surged like a tidal wave, crashing into the beast’s enormous form. Enraged, the beast's glowing eyes widened as it bared its fangs and unleashed an even fiercer blaze, as though it intended to capture and refine the stone. The sight was astonishing. One could almost believe the Prism Stone had powers of its own.Adrian’s expression grew grim as the situation became increasingly dangerous. He wondered if the beast could actually overpower the Prism Stone. If it failed, he knew the consequences could be dire for him. The stone’s power wa
Adrian observed the scene before him, his expression growing serious. The massive creature was terrifying. Yet, it seemed no match for the Prism Stone. The stone's power was truly alarming, and Adrian couldn't help but wonder about its true nature.As he thought about it, his expression grew solemn. He began strategizing how to obtain the Prism Stone. Those outside had claimed it was merely a divine stone, so why was it so fearsome? It appeared that anyone attempting to claim the stone risked being destroyed by it first.Adrian hesitated, unsure if he should even try to take the stone. He needed it to complete his mission, but the situation was incredibly dangerous.Just then, the stone’s light had enveloped the beast in an instant, drastically changing Adrian’s expression. As the beast and the stone fought fiercely, Adrian was astonished. The Prism Stone radiated five elements—gold, wood, water, fire, and earth—surrounding the beast as if preparing to annihilate it completely.Thi
Adrian's expression lit up with joy as he identified the flaw in the Five Elements Formation. He realized that if he entered the formation, it would only take him a moment to break it."Rrraaagh!" The dark beast roared in fury, its wild power raging uncontrollably and spreading in all directions. Desperate to destroy everything around it, it unleashed its violent energy.Adrian shook his head slightly. "This big guy is powerful, but it turns out he’s just a brute. Now, it’s over for him."As soon as he finished speaking, the light from the Prism Stone pierced the dark beast with brutal force. The radiant light slashed open the beast's massive head, causing blood to spill everywhere. The ground trembled as if the world itself was collapsing.Destruction erupted, but the dark beast remained defiant. However, the radiant light from the divine stone seemed to taunt it, indicating that it was no match for the stone and unworthy of possessing it. Despite its stubbornness, the beast attem
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