Despite the opponent's power, Adrian saw him as nothing more than an imposter. If this fake wanted to fight, he’d need more than mimicry. Copying Adrian’s techniques wouldn’t be enough. Psychological warfare couldn’t be so easily replicated, and Adrian knew this gave him a distinct advantage.Smirking, Adrian sneered. “You’re just a monster hiding behind mimicry, too afraid to show your true self. Do you really think you can turn the world upside down?” He unleashed a powerful surge of energy, his physical strength bursting forth alongside it. “Die! Heavenly Body Training Art!”The terrifying force erupted, and the fake surprisingly activated the same technique, his body shining with radiant energy.‘He knows this technique too?’ Adrian’s eyes narrowed in surprise. He hadn’t expected his opponent to have mastered it as well. This was becoming troublesome. The fake’s physical power matched Adrian’s own. Killing him would not be easy.Clang! Clang! Clang!They clashed fiercely, like
Adrian reminded himself that the Soul Devouring Sword was no ordinary weapon but a unique artifact. There could only be one. Yet, when the fake Adrian saw the weapon in Adrian’s hand, his expression remained cold.“The Soul Devouring Sword... A fine weapon, but what if you have it?” To Adrian’s astonishment, the fake Adrian drew an identical Soul Devouring Sword, radiating an aura that matched his own.Adrian froze. How was this possible? How could his opponent wield the Soul Devouring Sword? This was beyond belief. This sword was one of a kind!With a cold expression, Adrian spat, “Impossible! This can’t be! The Soul Devouring Sword is unique. How do you have it?” The revelation left him shaken.The fake sneered. “Ignorant. There are many things in this world beyond your understanding. Now, let me consume you, and we shall become one.”Ignoring his opponent’s manipulative tone, Adrian swung his Soul Devouring Sword in a fierce, relentless assault. He was certain the creature was
Whoosh!Adrian’s immense power struck the fake Adrian squarely, who didn’t even have time to react. The Soul Devouring Sword slashed down mercilessly, piercing deep and leaving a massive, bloody hole in the imposter’s chest.The fake’s eyes widened in shock, clearly stunned by the sheer force that had boosted Adrian’s strength so dramatically in an instant.Adrian, equally surprised but regaining his composure, looked down at his opponent and sneered. “I told you, your Soul Devouring Sword is a fake.”The fake smirked slightly. “Yes, I am indeed a fake. I didn’t think you’d actually figure it out.”“Did you really believe a few spatial tremors and that little display would fool me?” Adrian replied coldly. “This whole space is under your control, but I’m not gullible enough to trust you.”At that moment, Adrian’s Soul Devouring Sword radiated another surge of violent power. “Die!”He vanished, only to reappear above the fake, launching another frenzied attack from above. He was c
As soon as Adrian finished speaking, he punched the air, unleashing a fierce power that struck mercilessly. The space around him trembled under the force, making the entire realm shudder as if it were unprepared for the impact.With a cold smile, Adrian scanned his surroundings. This space was different from before. If he had still been in the area where he had fought earlier, the realm wouldn't have shaken at all. That previous space had been nearly indestructible, but now his punch caused noticeable vibrations.Realizing this, Adrian felt a surge of surprise. Somehow, the space around him had changed without him noticing. The true mastermind behind this must be incredibly powerful. It also explained why no one had interfered while he refined his energy. It was likely this hidden figure who had silently switched the realms.With this thought in mind, Adrian threw another punch.Boom!From the shadows, a voice growled, “You insolent brat. Today, I’ll make you wish for death and le
The hidden figure sneered, convinced that Adrian couldn't possibly find them. Their position was too concealed, and no matter how formidable Adrian was, it seemed unlikely he could uncover it easily.However, as soon as the figure finished speaking, Adrian suddenly converged into a single body, his clones vanishing. In his hand, he summoned a blazing golden light.“Eight Desolate Fist!” he shouted, launching a punch filled with primordial power aimed directly at the space around him.“What… How is this possible?” the hidden figure exclaimed, their voice sounding distant and ethereal. Yet their reaction confirmed what Adrian suspected. Adrian had found his opponent.Adrian's punch exploded into the air, shaking the surroundings with his overwhelming strength. The hidden figure was stunned, unable to comprehend what was happening. The force of the punch tore a massive hole in space, revealing the figure behind the scenes—a skeletal old man with a flickering soul flame.Adrian smirke
The old man’s face contorted with rage. He now understood it was all a trap. He hadn’t anticipated Adrian’s cunning. Everything Adrian had done was part of a setup.The truth was that Adrian had swapped the Soul Devouring Sword from the very beginning. The sword he had been holding wasn’t the genuine one, and this realization filled the old man with seething anger.“How despicably cunning. And you claim to be from a righteous force. What a joke!” The old man sneered, his sarcasm dripping with venom. He seemed to find some solace in his insult.Adrian merely chuckled coldly. “An old fool like you dares to speak like that? Have you forgotten how you just tried to deal with me? With all that arrogance, surely you expected a fitting end. Someone like you is long overdue for a lesson.”Adrian’s words only fueled the old man’s fury, making him want to charge forward and tear Adrian apart.“Die!” the old man bellowed, fighting back frantically. He intended to finish Adrian once and for a
The old man's anger flared. “Boy, don’t think you’re the only one with special techniques. My power is beyond your comprehension.” His voice dripped with arrogance, fully convinced that Adrian was just an insect to be crushed.Adrian’s expression remained cold. “Old man, there's no need to get so worked up. Don’t worry. I’ll send you to the underworld soon enough.”In the blood-red space, Adrian unleashed a punch that shattered everything in its path. A blinding flash of crimson light erupted as his strike hit the old man's skeletal frame. His bones trembled, and with a loud crack, a small fragment broke off. Though it was just a tiny piece, the old man’s soul flame flickered as if that skeletal frame was his most prized possession.Adrian smirked. “So, this skeleton isn’t just a puppet. It’s your real body, isn’t it? If I crush it, I doubt you’ll last much longer, old man.”The elder's expression twisted with fury. “Stop spouting nonsense!” He was visibly flustered, rattled by Adr
“Boy, if you spare me, I can offer you a valuable treasure,” the old man suddenly proposed, hinting at a compromise. It seemed he was beginning to reconsider his position, sensing that Adrian was intent on wearing him down until he fell. Despite his experience, the old man could see through Adrian’s intentions.Adrian recognized that the old man wanted to end this prolonged fight. The longer it continued, the more the old man feared for his life, which he valued above all else. For someone like him, survival was paramount.A trace of a cold smile crossed Adrian’s face as he regarded the old man. ‘Old fool, do you really think I’d let you leave so easily? There’s no way I’d make it that simple,’ he thought.To Adrian, absorbing the elder’s soul power would only make him stronger. Letting him go was out of the question.“Since you’re offering, I suppose I’ll take you up on it,” Adrian said, feigning agreement. The power in the space around them seemed to loosen, and the old man’s eye
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