”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
However, now that he was already here, Adrian knew he had to make the most of it. He either had to carve out an opportunity or find a safe way out. The reason he had entered in the first place was the overwhelming pull of that mysterious force. Deep within, he felt a strange sense of belonging to that power, so he was determined to obtain it.Adrian's expression was ice-cold. Suddenly, the force of gravity intensified sharply, nearly pulling him down. "Watch out!" he shouted, bracing his three companions with a powerful wave of golden energy. He unleashed this energy in a protective barrier beneath them.The violent impact shook the ground as they landed with a heavy thud. Then, they found themselves in a long, dark corridor. Looking up, Adrian could see the abyss from which they’d fallen. Any attempt to climb back up now seemed utterly hopeless.Adrian glanced ahead but could only make out about five meters in the dim corridor. The Violet Rain Bird and Tyron had even less visibilit
Hearing Tyron’s warning, Adrian’s eyes narrowed as he knew that Tyron was serious. After all, this was an ancient emperor’s tomb, and it was certainly full of dangers."Alright then, let’s keep moving forward and see what kinds of threats await us," Adrian replied with unwavering determination. There wasn’t an ounce of fear in his gaze. Even if it was the tomb of an ancient emperor, it was just another powerful challenge for him.Tyron smiled and replied, "Okay, Adrian, let's go. Even if we die, we're going to die together."Adrian returned Tyron’s smile. “If it comes to it, I’ll make sure you all get out safely." He vowed to protect those who trusted him.Moving carefully, Adrian’s group advanced through the dark corridor slowly. Adrian was acutely aware of the lurking dangers, and any haste here could easily lead them into a deadly trap. Golden light radiated from him, forming a protective shield around the group. Despite the Fire Unicorn’s strength, Adrian wasn’t about to risk l
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