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
Adrian’s expression remained icy as the blood-red Soul Devouring Sword in his hand trembled with unrestrained energy. He was determined to unleash everything he had to finish this battle. There was no way he would let the old man before him escape.The power in Adrian’s hand shuddered in the void, and runic symbols spread around them, forming an array as he continued to clash with the elder. Setting up formations while fighting was his usual strategy.As Adrian gathered terrifying energy, the elder began to sense something was amiss. Observing the shifting space, he felt an unsettling change in his surroundings, though he couldn’t pinpoint what was happening. An increasing sense of apprehension crept over him.‘What is this kid doing?’ he wondered, watching Adrian’s power radiate. His suspicion grew with each passing moment.Adrian’s face remained stoic and cold. He knew exactly what he was doing. In the distance, Tyron and the others observed flashes of blue light illuminating the