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
Adrian fell silent. His companions weren’t exactly very strong, which made this journey even more dangerous.Tyron looked at Adrian and said, “Adrian, I'm not talking about you. I know you're powerful and have many extraordinary abilities. That’s why I’m willing to venture here with you.”Adrian gave a light smile. “I understand, Tyron. No offense taken. Still, this place is incredibly perilous. I almost regret bringing you all here. If anything were to happen to any of you because of me, how could I ever make it right?”Tyron quickly replied, “Don’t say such things. It’s precisely because I trust you that I chose to come along. Whatever happens, I’m not concerned about that.”Hearing this, Adrian smiled again. True friends who stood by each other in times of danger were a rare treasure indeed.“Ha! With words like that, Tyron, I’d have no regrets even if I ended up buried in this place,” Adrian said.Tyron laughed as well. “We’re blessed with good fortune. I doubt we’ll die easi
Adrian sensed something unusual lurking in the shadows around them, and his expression became grim. Beside him, Tyron looked a little surprised, realizing there might be something truly dreadful hiding in the dark. His expression reflected both curiosity and caution.The Fire Unicorn opened its eyes wide with unease. Just moments ago, they had felt a powerful tremor reverberate through the air, yet whatever had caused it remained hidden from their sight.As the one controlling the barrier, Adrian had felt the collision directly. Although he hadn’t seen the source, he knew that whatever was out there was purposefully concealing itself.“Show yourself!” Adrian shouted, unleashing a surge of raw energy toward the shadows. His powerful strike slammed into the stone walls, causing them to tremble.Boom! The walls held firm as though it was crafted from indestructible metal. After the brief tremor, silence returned, plunging them into pitch-black stillness as if the entire encounter
Adrian’s gaze grew colder as he said, “Let’s see where you can hide now."The monstrous figure before him writhed violently as gusts of wind swirled around it. Adrian’s face remained steely as he launched another powerful strike.The darkness was chased away, revealing a monstrous creature in full its form. Tusks protruded from its gaping jaws as countless tendrils came out of the beast’s enormous body, reaching out to cling to the nearby murals in a grotesque, nightmarish display. It looked like a twisted amalgamation of creatures, and it was a horrifying sight to behold.Adrian’s expression grew even colder as he took it all in. If not for his keen instincts, he might have already suffered a severe blow.A guttural roar erupted from the monster, sending tremors through the corridor. Its savage energy surged through the void as it lunged at Adrian with its massive jaws agape. Witnessing this, everyone froze. Even the Violet Rain Bird was shaken. In a hushed voice, it remarked, “
Adrian's expression remained ice-cold as he watched the beast charged toward him. No matter how monstrous it was, he would crush it without mercy.Without hesitation, Adrian’s right hand radiated golden light while a crimson aura infused with soul energy surged from his left. He had learned to counter such eerie creatures by combining raw strength with attacks infused with spiritual energy. This creature likely thrived on more than brute force alone, and by employing soul-based assaults, Adrian figured that he might be able to penetrate its defenses.As Adrian's attack surged forward, the monster halted its advance, but it was already too late. The sacred energy struck its body with overwhelming force, sending it flying and crashing into the stone wall.The creature’s massive eyes locked onto Adrian in shock, seemingly unable to comprehend the fierce power the latter had unleashed. This force was so overwhelming that it sent shudders through the monster’s body. Even Tyron was visibl
Adrian held nothing back, while Tyron was filled with apprehension. Adrian’s companions couldn’t be sure if he could handle the situation. Given the monster's terrifying strength, Adrian appeared somewhat diminished.Seeing that Adrian showed no signs of fear, the monster let out a deafening roar.“Die!” Adrian shouted, unleashing his ferocious power.Rumble!The entire space trembled, and Adrian noticed a strange force had stirred within the murals around him moments ago. The grotesque monster twisted its massive head while emitting a series of horrific sounds. In the next second, dark miasma poured from the creature.Adrian's expression remained icy. Meanwhile, Tyron and the others watched in tense silence, uncertain whether Adrian could withstand the creature's might. The monster's strange powers were terrifying, and it was clear that a misstep could lead to catastrophic consequences.After Adrian scrutinized the miasma, he said, "This power… It bears traces of daemonic energy
Adrian stared back with an icy glare. "Foolish creature, how dare you challenge me? I’ll teach you that humans are not to be trifled with," he growled as he pulled out the Soul Devouring Sword.The battle had reached an intense climax, and it was clear the creature’s power was formidable. Without the sword, Adrian doubted he could match it.As Adrian unsheathed his weapon, a dark, menacing aura emanated from the blade. Sensing the malevolent force radiating from the sword, the creature took a few cautious steps back. Adrian smirked coldly. "Afraid now, are you?"Without hesitation, Adrian thrust the sword forward. The strike cut through the air as though it could tear through space itself. Caught off guard, the beast struggled to defend itself, trying to block both the incoming fist and the sword.The sound of metal clashing echoed. Then, with a sudden thrust, Adrian pierced through one of the creature’s tentacles. With a flick of the sword, he severed the tentacle completely.T