Adrian knew it was crucial to proceed cautiously. "Wait a little longer. Now isn’t the best time to make a move,” he said.With a cold gaze, Adrian felt that rushing in now would be premature. He needed to wait patiently because charging in recklessly could lead to unforeseen consequences. A well-timed, decisive strike would be far more effective.Tyron nodded in agreement. "Alright, we’ll follow your lead." He understood that Adrian had a plan, and that acting impulsively might ruin everything.A terrifying power surged out, and Adrian watched with a steely gaze. It was unclear how long this standoff would last, but he sensed a resolution might be close.“Let’s see what happens soon,” he murmured as the ominous energy relentlessly battered the barrier before them.Boom!A powerful surge struck the barrier, causing everyone to tense up, watching in horror as the once-sturdy barrier trembled under the relentless onslaught. The rip expanded, and, to everyone's shock, the barrier fr
Yet, as soon as the man spoke, there was complete silence from the shadows. It was as though his plea was nothing more than a joke. No response came, and the lead expert’s face fell. He understood what was happening. The powerful figure lurking in the shadows had no intention of helping.The others below grew visibly anxious, fully aware of the devastating power of the divine lightning. Anger rose among them as one person shouted, “Cowards! They want us when we’re useful, but now that we’re facing this, they just leave us to fend for ourselves. Disgusting!”Everyone was deeply resentful. They had invested considerable effort in breaking the barrier, only to be abandoned now. But the reality of the situation left them no choice but to brace themselves for what was coming.Boom!The lightning descended in torrents, transforming into terrifying bolts that resounded through the sky, accompanied by furious winds lashing down from above. Everyone’s expression changed drastically, realizi
”Ahhh!”Screams echoed around as people struggled, some able to withstand the strikes of lightning, while others could not. The bolts struck in random directions, and while those with significant strength managed to hold their ground, the weaker ones were quickly overwhelmed. Under the terrifying power of the divine lightning, everything seemed minuscule and insignificant.“Ahhh…”“No!”“Help me!”The air filled with cries of agony, and in the distance, a glint of coldness appeared in Adrian’s eyes as he watched. “This is the perfect opportunity. Tyron, you and the others stay here and wait for me. I’m going in to test the strength of this lightning.”With that, Adrian surged forward at lightning speed, his expression filled with excitement. To him, this lightning was the ideal tool for refining his body, and he was eager to rush into its path to strengthen himself.Tyron and the Violet Rain Bird looked on in surprise, but they knew Adrian never followed a conventional path. See
The person who moved so swiftly and gracefully through the chaos was none other than Adrian. He seemed to savor every step, letting the divine lightning course through him and permeate his body like streams of energy, striking deep within. Surprisingly, he found the sensation oddly comfortable, even invigorating.Watching from afar, Tyron was astonished. "Adrian truly defies common sense,” he muttered, marveling at how Adrian was using this chance to strengthen himself.The Violet Rain Bird was equally awed, exclaiming, “Master Adrian’s methods and strength are beyond what any of us can fathom. Following him, our abilities and knowledge grow step by step. I’m certain that when this is over, we’ll be even stronger.”As the final lightning bolt was finally blocked by the group, expressions of pure joy appeared on their faces.“It’s finally… finally over!” they cheered.The lead warrior was the first to charge forward. In an instant, beams of light shot through the air, darting ahead
Adrian chuckled. “Of course, we’ll move forward, but there’s no need to rush. This ancient tomb is filled with dangers. Let those eager ones ahead see what lies in wait. We can proceed slowly to avoid unnecessary risks.”Adrian’s caution was evident. He valued his life. It was a gift from his parents, and to recklessly endanger it would be disrespectful. Furthermore, he was responsible for his companions' safety, so he was compelled to be extra careful. Rushing ahead recklessly could expose them all to harm he would struggle to explain.In the distance, thunderous, ominous tremors reverberated, indicating some powerful force had been triggered deeper within the tomb. Adrian’s expression turned icy. It seemed the stronger experts who had ventured deeper were already encountering trouble. This only reinforced his decision to take things slowly.Adrian’s group advanced at a careful pace, with the Violet Rain Bird shrinking its form to be less noticeable, while Tyron adjusted his appear
The little Fire Unicorn waved its tiny hoof as if to assure Adrian that it would grow even stronger.Adrian chuckled. “Haha! I’ll be waiting for the day you surpass me, little one, but I’m not one to be easily outdone.”The Fire Unicorn raised its hoof even higher as if to show off its exceptional talent and high strength. Adrian just smiled, feeling as if he’d made a light-hearted bet with the young creature. Winning or losing didn’t matter. It was all in good spirits.Nearby, a group of immortals were frantically fighting over a spirit treasure. Adrian and his companions approached, surprised by the intense battle happening not far from the end of the passageway. It was clear that the competition for spirit treasures here was fierce. This was a fight where only one could emerge victorious.Adrian scanned the scene, surprised at the intense struggle.Tyron muttered, “It doesn’t look like that treasure is even that valuable.”Adrian nodded calmly. The item these people were fight
It seemed almost as though it had never existed. This realization brought a flicker of surprise onto Tyron’s face. After all, this element might be the key to escaping this place. According to his understanding, if this truly was an ancient tomb, they should still be within its confines. However, they’d somehow entered this empty space without noticing precisely when or how from the moment they entered the passage. This meant that they were trapped within a formation, isolated within a self-contained dimension. But where had the earlier tremors come from?Adrian pondered over this, and suddenly, his eyes brightened with realization. Those vibrations likely originated from blasts from those powerful figures attempting to break through a different dimension. With that sorted out, he knew right now he had to find a way out quickly as staying here would only amplify the danger.He recalled the trajectory of the glowing white points. From various angles, they appeared to map out the lay
Tyron watched intently, wondering what Adrian’s formation would summon. It seemed as though it resonated with something far off, and the sight was truly astounding. Adrian’s expression remained chillingly calm. “Now, let’s see if we can actually get out of here,” he murmured.In the distance, blinding light began to pulse in the sky. Suddenly, tremors echoed through the space as the formation Adrian set up fused with the existing formation. The sight left Tyron in shock.Adrian was somewhat surprised and asked, "What's that?" Tyron was speechless, stunned by the unexpected fusion between Adrian’s formation and the existing one. Around them, cracks began to spread across the space, and it became clear that the formation was indeed the key to escape. The space shattered like glass around them, leaving a seemingly endless abyss below. A force of gravity pulled them with immense strength and they began to plummet downward.Adrian’s expression hardened. He cast a protective barrier
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