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,
Watching this scene, the onlookers were stunned. They had no idea what was happening or what Andy had encountered within the cave.Meanwhile, Andy's gaze went cold as he scanned his surroundings. The surrounding barrier seemed to pulse with divine light, surging from all directions and crashing toward him. “What’s going on here? Did I make a mistake?” Andy muttered to himself, confused by the situation. Perhaps the young man had misled him, leading him into this strange place.The more Andy thought about it, the more he became furious. He hadn't expected the young man to guide him into such a trap.“Damn kid! I’ll tear you apart!” Andy shouted, vowing to destroy the youth once he escaped. However, before that, he had to get out of there first.He calmed himself and said, "I didn't mean to trespass. I request that the ones responsible reveal themselves." “Hm? Aren’t you looking for me? Why the rush to leave now?” a calm voice suddenly echoed. “It’s him! The one we’re looking f
The forces trembled with each strike. At this moment, Andy’s expression was filled with shock as countless energies exploded around him. He had no other choice but to kill Adrian. After all, Adrian was the reason that the Steins had been disgraced, and Andy was determined to make him pay. He wanted Adrian to suffer a fate worse than death.“What’s this? You want to break free so soon? I haven’t even started enjoying myself,” Adrian’s voice rang out.In the distance, the onlookers' faces were filled with confusion. To everyone else, this appeared to be an intense battle, yet Adrian dared to claim he was just playing around.Suddenly, a tremendous force caused the formation to crack. The sound was loud and clear, and the onlookers were stunned. They hadn’t expected Andy’s power to be this terrifying. However, Adrian remained unseen in the shadows. Andy frowned as he scanned his surroundings as he couldn't sense Adrian. Logically, Adrian’s aura should still be detectable, but he wond
In the distance, the crowd watched this scene with shock and awe. They could vaguely see Andy standing in midair, launching a palm strike. It was a fierce strike as if it were about to shatter everything in its path. The barrier before him was already trembling violently under his attack.All they saw was his silhouette wildly smashing forward. The overwhelming force seemed to make the sky and earth tremble in fear.Boom!The berserk power seemed capable of shattering everything. In the eyes of the onlookers, Andy resembled a god of destruction, terrifying and awe-inspiring. They could not comprehend the situation before them. It felt as if boundless, terrifying power was breaking through the skies, ready to obliterate everything in its wake.Everyone was horrified by what they witnessed. They knew this situation was no trivial matter. What lay ahead was a battle to the death. Only one of them would survive.Boom!The violent power pierced through the void. Andy's eyes flashed wi
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
Renee felt a deep sense of frustration. Despite pouring all her strength into Adrian, it seemed to have no effect at all. This left her feeling utterly helpless. She had no idea what more she could do to save him. The power Adrian needed was clearly far beyond her imagination. “What happened to him?” Renee muttered, her expression filled with doubt. Was it possible that Adrian and the serpent had perished together? Did the serpent really self-detonate in Adrian’s consciousness?This possibility struck Renee like a bolt of thunder, and her face turned pale with shock. If that was true, then it was a miracle Adrian was still alive. After all, the giant serpent was an incredibly terrifying entity. If it had self-detonated within Adrian’s consciousness, he should have died alongside it.Yet, here he was, still clinging to life. It was an inexplicable miracle, one that left Renee wondering how Adrian managed to survive.Renee’s eyes were filled with a complex mix of emotions as she gaz
Adrian’s expression was extremely grim as he watched the scene unfold. He had already exhausted all his techniques, yet this nearly-Fusion opponent was now detonating within his consciousness. If this self-detonation were to go off, who knows what might happen?Adrian let out a furious roar, and in an instant, a surge of violent power erupted. Clearly sensing the imminent danger, his opponent had chosen to self-detonate without hesitation.Boom! Boom! Boom!Terrifying shockwaves trembled through Adrian’s body, the echoing sounds reverberating within his consciousness. Even outside, Renee could feel the intense disturbance resonating from within him.Renee was taken aback, not expecting the fluctuations to be this intense. She couldn’t fathom what had transpired, but from the scale of these power waves, it felt as if a cataclysmic upheaval had just taken place.Staring in shock, she murmured in disbelief, “What’s happening? Did something go wrong?” Her face turned pale with fright
The power trembled violently as Adrian’s strength surged forth. At that moment, he and the serpent seemed almost like synchronized partners, both unleashing their might simultaneously. With a faint smile, Adrian said coldly, "I’ve already gotten this close to you, and yet you still won’t share the secret technique. Isn’t that a bit lacking in integrity?" The serpent let out a mocking laugh. "Come closer first. Otherwise, I can’t share it with you.""How do I know you won’t attack me?” Adrian sneered in response. "Attack you? Do I even have the strength for that?" The serpent said, "If you do get closer and try to attack me, I have the absolute power to destroy you. But if you don’t approach, how can I trust that you don’t have other motives?" The serpent’s words made Adrian chuckle coldly. With an icy expression, he said, “Fine, but you’d better not go back on your word.” “Don’t worry,” the serpent replied with a smirk. “I’m not one to play such petty tricks.” No sooner ha
Adrian’s eyes glinted with a sharp burst of killing intent as he stared at the serpent. He was beginning to see through its ploy. It was clearly trying to bait him into revealing more about himself. Adrian deeply doubted the serpent’s claim about an ancient secret technique. It seemed more like a gimmick than something real."If you’re so confident in your words, why not teach me part of the technique first? Then, I’ll fulfill my promise. How does that sound?" Adrian asked calmly. The serpent let out a cold laugh. "You really think I’m stupid, don’t you? If I teach you, you’ll turn against me the moment you get what you want. And then who will I complain to?" The serpent wasn’t naive. It knew Adrian’s thoughts all too well. After a moment of silence, Adrian said, "Fine. How about I use my soul artifact to slowly approach you, pulling back my soul storm as a gesture of good faith? This way, neither of us has anything to fear. What do you think? This approach shouldn’t harm you an
“I’ve slain countless humans, and none of their soul spaces look like this!" the serpent roared as it detected something unusual about Adrian’s soul space. Hearing this, Adrian’s expression darkened. He hadn’t expected the creature’s perception to be so sharp. "I have no idea what you’re talking about. Regardless, you must die today,” he growled.At first, Adrian may have been driven solely by the desire for the serpent’s inner core. But now, things were different. The serpent had to die. Anyone who uncovered Adrian’s secret would undoubtedly bring endless trouble.Adrian wasn’t from this world, and the fewer who knew this, the better. After all, no world would tolerate an outsider invading its domain. Adrian understood this all too well.The serpent snarled, "Boy, you don’t belong to this world. Soon enough, the strongest beings of this realm will hunt you down. I suggest you let me go or you’ll live to regret it. I can assure you that no matter how well you conceal your aura, it
To Adrian, this felt like a dire situation in which he had no way to escape from. But the harsh reality was that he had no choice but to fight for victory in this manner. Without such a gamble, he had no hope of turning the tide. If he lost, death would be the only outcome. Thus, Adrian was not only filled with tension but also resolved to secure a decisive win. "This is impossible! How can this be?!" The serpent’s massive pupils reflected its growing confusion as it felt the overwhelming force of the assault.Adrian’s soul power was undeniably weaker than its own, so the serpent couldn't understand how this soul storm had suddenly become so formidable."There’s something strange about his consciousness,” the serpent muttered. Suddenly, understanding dawned upon it. “So that’s it! You despicable human! You lured me here to trap me! Damn it!"The serpent abruptly recoiled, frantically attempting to escape. However, Adrian noticed this and responded with a cold glint in his eyes.
The serpent laughed, its expression full of disdain. Clearly, it did not see Adrian as a threat. However, Adrian remained silent, calmly observing the soul storm before him. A moment later, Adrian closed his eyes, focusing on controlling the soul storm. Under his command, the storm surged violently toward the serpent. Seeing the advancing storm, the serpent grew more certain that this was one of Adrian’s futile tricks.The serpent showed no trace of fear. Adrian was nothing more than prey trapped in a dream. It was only a matter of time before he became its meal.”Boy, I might have had a modicum of respect for you earlier, but now, you’re not even fit to be my food.” The serpent sneered.The serpent’s soul power radiated, and in the next instant, the serpent lunged toward the soul storm. It was confident in its strength, and it believed destroying the soul storm was a trivial task.Yet, as soon as the serpent struck, the soul storm quivered but did not shatter. Instead, it contin