Adrian's expression darkened. The divine light was no simple force. Its terrifying power surged toward him before he even had time to react, growing more menacing with each passing moment. But for Adrian, there was no room for compromise.The boundless divine light was indeed fearsome, yet Adrian had promised to free the stone, and he was determined to keep that promise. Every formation had a weakness, and he just needed to find it.Adrian began meticulously studying the pattern of the formation before him. It trembled violently, but his cold, calculating gaze remained steady, undeterred by the intense vibrations shaking the ground."Break!" Adrian roared.Yet after hours of study, he still hadn't succeeded. The relentless beams of light continued to crash into his body with brutal force.Adrian was blasted into the air, coughing up mouthfuls of blood. His injuries were severe, but something surprising happened. The stone began to pulse, releasing a gentler, softer glow. The light
The formation was clearly under immense strain. No matter how formidable it once was, it was now forced to yield. A chilling sound echoed through the air as something shattered, and Adrian's expression grew serious. He knew this was the moment of destruction for the formation.With a powerful kick, he shattered the formation. Simultaneously, the Prism Stone erupted in a brilliant light, surging toward Adrian with deadly intent.Watching the scene unfold, Adrian smirked. “Turning on me after I’ve helped you, huh?”As he spoke, Adrian unleashed an attack, matching the energy radiating from the stone. The two forces collided with a thunderous crash, and the Prism Stone trembled violently, seemingly shocked by the encounter."It seems like you can control your power properly," Adrian remarked. Just then, the divine light he had summoned transformed into a terrifying formation, instantly trapping the Prism Stone.The stone shuddered fiercely, its light trying in vain to resist Adrian.
The stone trembled before shaking its body in a very human-like gesture. It was clear that the stone was signaling to Adrian that it didn’t have the strength for this task and was advising him to abandon the thought.Adrian was momentarily stunned but then replied, “The Phoenix Tree seems strange. It's evergreen and ancient, yet the plants around it have withered away. Shouldn't everything near it be brimming with life?”Given the nature of such a divine tree, the area surrounding it should logically be full of vitality. Unable to understand this contradiction, Adrian added, “Let’s go see for ourselves. If it’s this mysterious, there must be some hidden opportunity within it. Let’s find out what it is.”Adrian picked up the stone and threw it into the void. The stone quivered, glowing with light as if resisting Adrian's decision.Seeing this, Adrian chuckled and reassured, “Don’t worry. You’ve been around it for so long. It must consider you an old acquaintance. It surely won’t tro
Adrian felt an invisible force blocking his path, catching him off guard. He froze, momentarily stunned by the unexpected resistance. Trying to move backward, he found himself paralyzed. When he attempted to push forward, it was equally futile.Just as Adrian searched for a way out, a cyan light shot toward him with deadly precision. As the light closed in, his expression darkened. "What is this? Isn’t this a bit excessive?"The cyan light showed no signs of stopping, ignoring Adrian entirely. The latter summoned all his strength, his immense power surging to resist."Don’t underestimate me!" he roared, his energy flaring wildly as he fought back. But his efforts backfired. The force rebounded with terrifying strength, slamming into him."Ugh!" He coughed up blood, his energy thrown into turmoil. Desperately, he tried to break free, but the cyan light wrapped around him, leaving him in agony. Without a moment to recover, violent winds and a crushing force hammered him relentlessly.
Suddenly, the ground shook violently. Adrian looked up to see a massive surge of cyan light rushing toward him like a tidal wave, and his expression fell. One strand of that light had already left him badly injured. And now, with countless strands converging, survival seemed impossible.He wanted to dodge, but escape was futile. The sheer intensity of the power felt like it could swallow him whole in an instant.Adrian’s face darkened with a deadly resolve. He was prepared to destroy anything in his way. But strangely, the cyan light didn't strike him as expected. Instead, it surrounded him, forming a glowing barrier.Momentarily confused, Adrian had braced for an attack, but the light now seemed less hostile. This shift in events frustrated him. He despised the feeling of having his fate controlled by another force, with no way to turn the situation in his favor. Despite his anger, he understood that against such overwhelming strength, his rage was powerless.Refusing to surrender
Adrian's expression became increasingly grave as he failed to detect any abnormalities in the surrounding space. But the very absence of change terrified him more than anything. If he could sense the space shifting, it would mean he had some grasp of the situation. But now, with no clues to work from, he felt uneasy and on high alert.Staring into the void, doubt flickered in his eyes. Just moments ago, he had been immobilized, and now he was free to move. He couldn't decipher what the Phoenix Tree was planning, and the uncertainty gnawed at him. If this dragged on much longer, he feared he would be worn down completely.Adrian mused darkly, recognizing the Phoenix Tree’s power far exceeded his understanding. One wrong step could mean his death."I didn't mean to intrude. Please, let me go. I'm a straightforward and honest person," Adrian called out, but the void offered no response. He tried a different tactic. "How about we make a deal? That Prism Stone outside is valuable. How ab
Swallowston, the biggest city in Navia.Something astounding happened.A private cruise ship appeared on the horizon of the Swallowston Sea. Hundreds of fighter jets escorted the ship from the air while an aircraft carrier sailed behind it. Cars pulled over and onlookers were stopped behind a yellow line. All to open up a path for a legend.The person was rumored to be a bigshot, the protector of Swallowston, bearing the title of “War Legate.”“Welcome back, War Legate!” a roar came from the pier where ten thousand soldiers were lined up, looking in high spirits.A young man disembarked from the ship. He looked majestic with his head held high. He had an air of confidence that could change the mood of wherever he went and seemed unbeatable.The man was a legend in the military and a hero of the country. He was given the title of “War Legate” and was only second to one other person. He founded the Blood Corps which was sharp as a sword and was undefeatable. This man was a legend
“What? The war legate is coming?” Everyone’s eyes grew wide upon hearing the news.“Wilfred, who is this war legate? Was he the one…” Leonard was in awe.There was only one person who held that title in all of Navia—the leader of the Blood Corps. There was no other like him.The entire city of Swallowston had to accommodate the man’s every move today.“Who else? Of course, it’s the Bellum Legate who had a ten thousand soldier-strong blockade today.”“Heavens, he’s coming to our home?”“Grandfather is so famous that even the legate is coming to see him?”The legate was well-known among the citizens, but few had ever seen him.“The gods are smiling upon our family.” Harold raised his hands. “Ever since Henry’s death, our family has been blessed with wave after wave of prosperity. Even the legate is coming to celebrate my birthday!”Everyone present was excited. What had they done to deserve attention from the legate?The Xanders were overjoyed.***“Father, the legate is almos