In that world, anyone who absorbed another’s power was instantly branded an evil immortal to be hunted by all. But in this world, it seemed that absorbing another’s soul power actually strengthened oneself.However, Adrian soon noticed an issue. Having absorbed so many soul forces would taint his soul power. Now and then, dark thoughts would arise in his mind, hinting that some of the souls he’d absorbed had been wicked. It became clear that excessive soul absorption held no real benefit and required a gradual approach. Otherwise, he risked descending into madness. Realizing this, Adrian’s gaze grew cold and filled with a steely resolve. Right now, he needed to retreat and find a quiet place to digest this power. Otherwise, he might lose his hard-won strength.It was also now that Adrian understood why these people’s physical strength was so frail. Though soul absorption granted rapid power increases, it came with a significant drawback. Their bodies were weakened, making it diffic
Even though the soul energy Adrian absorbed was powerful, it was far from overwhelming in his eyes. It had merely restored his strength to the latter stages of the Divine Stage. He’d devoured the soul power of several individuals, but the influx left him somewhat overloaded. Suddenly, Adrian sensed approaching energies from a distance. With a cold gleam in his eye, he raised his hand, casting a complex formation outside the cave to serve as a powerful illusion and hide his presence. He needed a moment of undisturbed recovery and had no desire for further confrontation.Meanwhile, the forest outside buzzed with people relentlessly looking for Adrian. As a full day passed without any trace of him, some had stationed guards at every exit from the forest to make sure that he would not escape.Inside the mountain cave, Adrian’s gaze sharpened as he detected shadows moving about outside. If not for his formation, he would have been discovered long ago. He muttered, “Fools. They're so int
"Let’s keep moving. I don't believe this guy can just fly away," someone said, their gaze filled with a stubborn determination.They were all dead set on capturing Adrian, whom they considered utterly detestable. Alone, he had made fools of them all, and they were determined to wipe him out.Meanwhile, Adrian was already making his way stealthily through the darkness."How is it possible that we haven’t found him yet? We've been searching day and night with hundreds of people, and there’s still no trace of him! Could he really have vanished?" someone complained.Another replied wearily, "Could anyone like that actually exist? There must’ve been some clue we missed, allowing him to slip past us."Then a sinister voice nearby remarked, "Or perhaps he didn’t escape at all. Maybe he’s hiding among us."Everyone in the immediate area froze at this suggestion.Suddenly, something broke the silence as streaks of crimson flashed across them. "Ahhh!" someone screamed.Someone shouted
No one targeted by Adrian escaped his wrath. Throughout the forest, fear gripped countless people. In just one night, seventy or eighty lives were lost. It was a night of death. Some were overwhelmed by terror and began fleeing toward the forest’s edge, no longer daring to go after Adrian.To these hunters, Adrian was a demon incarnate. He was always one step ahead and slipped through their fingers with chilling speed. They didn’t know what to make of his eerie swiftness.Screams echoed again as another unlucky victim fell, while Adrian moved swiftly onward. He gazed coldly at the bodies in his wake, marking his hundredth kill. Without hesitation, he pressed forward.Moments later, a new group arrived and they were horrified by the grisly scene. "This demon is terrifying! Who on earth did the Steins provoke?" one murmured in dread. They didn't expect so many to die in one night.Suddenly, they heard something and fell silent. Fighting had resumed in the distance, each clash leavi
Andy had never expected anyone to challenge him this way. In this city, the Steins represented power itself. People who encountered them bowed in deference, and there were virtually no forces capable of opposing them. After all, finding an immortal at the Fusion Stage wasn’t something anyone could just do on a whim.Andy looked into the distance and shouted, “I'm going to kill him!" Other nearby families heard his shout, and they felt awe and reverence. They couldn’t believe how much Andy had been provoked by Adrian, yet they also shuddered at Adrian's ruthlessness in taking down so many powerful figures.People still coveted the spirit stone bounty, yet they knew well that Adrian's strength was no joke. For most, staying alive took precedence. After all, treasures were only valuable if one lived to enjoy them. "That kid is doomed.”"Exactly. With Andy himself taking action, that kid’s fate is sealed. No one can escape from a Fusion."Despite Adrian’s undeniable talent and prow
Hidden within the crowd, Adrian watched the scene unfold, his gaze tinged with a lethal resolve. Ahead of him, Andy radiated a formidable aura, and he was unmistakably powerful. Adrian narrowed his eyes, recognizing that taking down Andy would require more than just brute force.Andy stepped forward and said, “If you help me hunt down that man, I’m willing to offer each of you a substantial reward in spirit stones. Stick with me and you’ll be well-compensated.”The crowd eagerly agreed, unaware that their target was hidden right among them.As Andy led them onward, their group swelled to around thirty or forty people, making for a sizable force. With numerous skilled individuals, they scoured the area.However, by the day’s end, there was no sign of Adrian. Frustration etched itself onto Andy’s face. “Could that coward have heard I was coming and run off to hide?”“Highly likely,” someone nearby responded. “But fear not, Mr. Andy. We’ve set up a perimeter. He won’t escape.”Ano
The onlookers were filled with dread, viewing the cave as an extremely dangerous place. Yet, Andy moved forward, looking completely at ease and saying, “Hmph! He’s just a cocky kid. Does he really think he’s invincible?”A chilling wind swept through, creating an eerie atmosphere that sent shivers down the spines of those watching. Many stared in shock, puzzled by the ominous gust.At that moment, Andy’s sharp gaze fixed on the darkness ahead. “It’s just some theatrics. Is there anything truly remarkable about this? I’ll find out what this nonsense is.” He unleashed a powerful palm strike.The sound of the attack resonated like thunder, echoing through the air and leaving everyone in awe. Andy’s expression remained icy as he sensed that there was seemingly nothing ahead.The spectators exchanged surprised glances, uncertain about what would happen next. They were eager to see if Adrian was truly inside the cave.“Where did that young man go?” Someone suddenly called out, astonishe
Suddenly, a brilliant light flashed within the cave. “Look! There’s a light!” someone shouted, and the crowd turned in shock, their eyes wide with disbelief.The cave now seemed much more mysterious. Everyone stared in astonishment, realizing that this place held more secrets than they had initially thought.Andy sneered and said, “It's just a trick. Does he really think he's impressive? I'm going to crush it."Andy unleashed a punch. At the same time, his body radiated a blinding silver light which acted like a protective aura. The crowd was stunned by the sight, unsure of what was unfolding before them. It was clear that something dangerous was brewing, and it seemed that this was the moment when Andy and Adrian would finally clash.As the crowd stood confused, the cave trembled again. Ominous shaking sounds echoed through the air as light flashes burst from the entrance. The onlookers could hardly believe what they were witnessing.One elderly man, terrified by the spectacle,