As Adrian charged forward, Amethyst Cloud's face twisted with rage. He felt like an easy target, ripe for the picking. However, in Adrian's eyes, this wasn’t mere contempt. He was determined to unleash his full power and crush Amethyst Cloud.Whoosh!A terrifying wave of energy burst forth from Adrian’s hand, radiating raw power. He seized every opportunity to attack without hesitation. His expression was icy, laced with deadly intent, and his force seemed to pierce the heavens.Adrian’s power surged relentlessly, clashing against Amethyst Cloud with unyielding fury, as if he aimed to obliterate the entire realm.Amethyst Cloud's expression grew increasingly grim. Adrian’s strength far surpassed his expectations.With overwhelming force capable of destruction, Adrian’s physical power intertwined with the dark energy from his Soul Devouring Sword.Boom!A deafening blast shook the heavens, causing cracks to ripple across the sky as if the world were shattering. The violent erupti
The Fire Unicorn watched the intense battle with eager eyes, itching to join in. But Tyron quickly held it back, saying, "Stay calm, little unicorn. Adrian is strong. He can handle this."Tyron’s reassurance calmed the Fire Unicorn, though it still looked ready to jump in, clearly eager to help Adrian.Meanwhile, Adrian offered a faint smile and said, “You’ve already lost.”As soon as he finished speaking, terrifying beams of light erupted around him, forming a complex formation. Amethyst Cloud was stunned, realizing too late that Adrian had been quietly setting up this formation.‘He even knows formation arts?’ Amethyst Cloud's face darkened in shock. Adrian's mastery of various deadly techniques exceeded his expectations. Scowling, Amethyst Cloud declared, “You’re strong, but you’ll regret crossing me!”With that, his sinister blade released dark energy that swirled ominously in the air. In the next instant, it slashed fiercely at Adrian.Adrian furrowed his brow, sensing that
In an instant, Adrian battered Amethyst Cloud, left bloodied and bruised and looking utterly pitiful. Adrian's expression remained icy cold, his eyes filled with relentless killing intent. To him, this outcome was inevitable. He had given his opponent a chance, but since it wasn’t appreciated, he would show no mercy now.Adrian unleashed a cold, swirling power into the air.Boom!A terrifying force spread out, seemingly shattering the very heavens. Adrian's face displayed an unyielding chill as Amethyst Cloud struggled under the assault.Staring at Adrian in fury, Amethyst Cloud roared, “Must you be so ruthless? Then don’t blame me for showing no mercy!”Adrian laughed coldly. “Is that so? Then die!”His formation spun faster, releasing waves of chilling, blood-red energy that filled the air with a haunting, deadly aura. His eyes blazed with killing intent. He wasn’t the least bit afraid of his opponent. To him, Amethyst Cloud was simply bringing about his own demise.With his f
Amethyst Cloud was overwhelmed by a sudden wave of excruciating pain, shock written all over his face as he stared at his bleeding right arm. It felt as though his arm no longer belonged to him. The combined power of Adrian’s formation and the Soul Devouring Sword had injured him far more severely than he had imagined.Unable to comprehend the force he was up against, Amethyst Cloud’s expression turned cold. “Boy, I’ll remember you for this!” he vowed, swinging his massive blade before fleeing.As a surge of energy approached him, Adrian shot Amethyst Cloud a cold glare. “Trying to escape? Where do you think you’re going?”He threw a punch to block the escape route, but Amethyst Cloud’s blade had already slashed through the air, opening a spatial passage. In a daring move, the latter hurled his weapon, creating a rift in space itself, and slipped through like a phantom, disappearing.Adrian’s eyes flickered with surprise, partly admiring Amethyst Cloud’s decisiveness. The crowd wat
With a cold expression, Adrian murmured, “This treasure seems to share a bit of fate with me. Come here, little treasure.” He extended his hand, and the treasure moved toward him without resistance as if it were meant for him.Adrian stowed it away and remarked casually, “With this in hand, it’s time to leave.”Lingering here was risky. He had no way of knowing if another powerful figure might arrive. Though his strength had grown considerably, he preferred to avoid being surrounded by a swarm of experts. The mere thought of it was unsettling. Keeping a low profile was the best choice.Without delay, the Violet Rain Bird carried Adrian and his companions swiftly away. In the distance, the onlookers watched with envy as Adrian obtained the treasure and made a quick, safe exit. His acute sense of self-preservation was evident. If they were in his position, they would likely do the same. Lingering offered no benefit.“Adrian is becoming an unparalleled prodigy. So young, yet so terrif
The sound of rapid footsteps echoed as numerous elders arrived at Guillermo’s palace. Guillermo’s expression was grim as he addressed them. “My fellow elders, I apologize for disturbing you with my outburst today,” he said as he composed himself.The elders understood immediately. They had already received news of Greg's death. Many were aware that Greg was Guillermo’s illegitimate son, although it was never openly discussed.The Third Elder said, “Elder Guillermo, we are aware of the situation. Adrian has indeed gone too far. To kill a prodigy of our Universe Alliance, he clearly doesn’t respect us.”The other elders voiced their agreement, wary of offending Guillermo whose strength was unmatched. Any dispute with him could jeopardize future relations.Still seething, Guillermo declared, “I will kill Adrian with my own hands and put an end to this matter. Do any of you object?”The elders quickly voiced their support. However, the Fifth Elder added, “But let us first recover th
The onlookers gasped at the elder's words, as though he’d conjured a vision of some terrible force. If such a being truly appeared, it could spell disaster for the entire Universe Alliance. Silently, they hoped Guillermo would defeat Adrian quickly and leave, sparing the Alliance from any further entanglements that might bring calamity.Unaware of the crowd's concerns, Adrian would likely have been unfazed even if he knew. In his eyes, he had every right to defend himself. Sitting on the back of the Violet Rain Bird, he examined the glowing purple treasure in his hand. He considered opening it but hesitated, worried that its release of power might alert powerful beings nearby. Taking a cautious approach, he stored it safely in his spatial ring.Turning to Tyron, Adrian asked, "Tyron, how much time do we have left?"“We have about ten days left," Tyron replied. "There’s still time to search for more treasures, though leaving with what we have wouldn’t be a loss.”Tyron’s recent brea
Adrian and his group no longer cared about finding a spirit treasure. Their only focus was to confront an old "friend" and settle scores. Neither Adrian nor Tyron were the type to let grudges go unanswered. While not heartless, they certainly didn’t turn the other cheek.Suddenly, deafening rumbles echoed in the distance as though a fierce battle was raging over an ancient relic. The powerful energy of this clash sent shockwaves through the nearby immortals, who stood stunned, sensing something monumental was happening.An elder murmured, “They say this realm holds the ancient tomb of an emperor from a long-lost era, rumored to contain unspeakable forces. With the way things are stirring up, could the tomb be opening?”The mention of an ancient emperor thrilled the crowd. Casting aside their caution, they quickened their pace, eyes gleaming with greed and excitement.The elder tried to warn them again. “Legends speak of terrible entities guarding this tomb, capable of unleashing ca
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