Sharp, whistling projectiles streaked through the air again, resembling thunderbolts aimed directly at their heads. Golden light burst forth, and the mountains trembled under the assault."Hamilton! It's you!" Henryk stared in shock at the newcomer, his face darkening. He hadn't expected Justin to send such a powerful figure to kill Renee. This was disastrous."Henryk, is it? Since you've seen me today, you won't be leaving alive," the aged Hamilton said coldly as he raised his hand."Ahhhh!"Henryk's subordinates were instantly gravely injured, utterly defenseless against Hamilton's overwhelming strength. This Fusion powerhouse was terrifying and merciless, annihilating the soldiers like mere ants.Boom!A devastating blow rippled outward, leaving a vast empty space before them. The world seemed to fall silent, unnervingly still. Henryk's expression turned grim as Renee dismounted and walked forward."Do you think we can win, General Henryk?" Renee whispered.Henryk shook his
Renee flared with anger at Hamilton's words. She hadn't expected him to fixate on Adrian, who was currently so fragile that a single slap could snuff out his life."I’m your target here! Kill me if you must, but leave him alone!" Renee stepped in front of Adrian, her gaze firm with unwavering determination.At this moment, Renee fully understood that neither she nor Adrian could escape this place. Knowing she was no match for a Fusion, she decided to make a desperate stand. With Henryk’s help, there might still be a sliver of hope. Adrian was entirely innocent. Perhaps if she had left him elsewhere and not brought him along, he wouldn’t be in such grave danger now."Is that so? But I happen to be very interested in the person beside you. Neither of you will leave here alive today," Hamilton said coldly, his sharp gaze landing on Adrian behind Renee. The person wrapped in the yellowish-brown orb piqued his curiosity, adding to the intrigue of the situation.Boom!A thunderous tremo
Whoosh!The wind howled, and the sky and ground trembled under Hamilton’s strike, creating an astonishing spectacle.Renee was momentarily stunned, not expecting Hamilton to be so unrelentingly ruthless. With a single strike, he was determined to obliterate Adrian."Stop him!" she roared, commanding Henryk to block Hamilton.Henryk attempted to intervene, but it was already too late. The overwhelming force crashed directly into the yellowish-brown orb encasing Adrian.Bam!Boom!The impact created a massive crater, a sight that was nothing short of terrifying. Renee froze in place, her mind blank. Was Adrian completely buried? A full-force strike from a Fusion was devastating beyond measure.Boom, boom, boom!The world before them exploded into chaos, turning into a horrifying scene of destruction. The air seemed to quiver from the force, and the sheer terror of the situation was palpable.Whoosh!Suddenly, a cool breeze swept through, and the surroundings inexplicably retur
Renee stared at the overwhelming power rushing toward her, a flicker of despair glimmering in her eyes. She fully understood the dire situation she was in. Hamilton’s strength, like a raging tidal wave, surged toward her with unstoppable force, threatening to crush her.Henryk could not stand idly by. He shouted in fury, "Watch out, Princess!"He unleashed a torrent of violent energy, colliding with Hamilton’s attack. The two forces clashed violently, creating an explosive surge that ricocheted toward Henryk and Renee.Bam!Both Henryk and Renee were sent flying, slamming into the ground with brutal force. Even the ancient towering trees in the distance trembled from the impact.In the enormous crater where Adrian lay encased in his orb, faint yellow light began to glow. Strangely, instead of dimming, the light grew stronger as though absorbing the power of the Fusion. The orb surrounding Adrian greedily consumed the energy, yet Hamilton seemed oblivious to this peculiar phenomeno
Nobody expected this terrifying punch to strike Adrian head-one. The scene was shocking, leaving everyone stunned.Renee collapsed to the ground, trembling. At this moment, not even divine intervention could save Adrian. He had to be as dead as could be, and it was a horrifying and heart-wrenching sight."Hahaha! Let’s see if you’re still alive now! Did you think my power is something to be trifled with?" Hamilton, though advanced in age, felt a surge of satisfaction after seemingly obliterating Adrian. For years, he had roamed the land undefeated. The fact that Adrian had dared to absorb his power was nothing short of a blatant provocation."And now, it’s your turn," Hamilton said coldly, his killing intent surging as he looked toward Renee and Henryk. "You wanted to leave, didn’t you? Let me fulfill that wish, for good."The murderous aura emanating from Hamilton was suffocating, and Renee and Henryk were both startled. Renee, still consumed by grief, hadn’t anticipated things to
A peculiar expression crossed Renee and Henryk’s faces upon hearing Adrian’s words. They found him oddly humorous.Boom, boom, boom!Terrifying tremors rippled through the area as Adrian once again launched a ferocious attack, seemingly determined to annihilate Hamilton.Hamilton’s expression darkened. Judging by the current situation, it would be incredibly difficult for him to escape. Adrian’s relentless pursuit felt like a death wish."You dare push me this far? I’ll make you wish for death!" Hamilton roared furiously, his killing intent surging with such intensity that it seemed capable of destroying everything.Whoosh!"Damn it! He’s going to self-destruct!" Renee shouted, her voice loud and clear as she tried to warn Adrian. After all, the self-destruction of Fusion would terrify anyone. It was pure devastation.Adrian could feel the aura of destruction spreading out. Hamilton had clearly gone mad and was preparing for mutual annihilation. He unleashed boundless energy in
"Must you really push me to the brink, boy? My physical body is already destroyed. Let my soul leave, and we’ll call it even," Hamilton said as if negotiating something trivial.Adrian smirked. "If it were anyone else, perhaps you would’ve gotten away. But with me, you don’t stand a chance." He threw a punch, its force seemingly capable of obliterating everything.The terrifying power surged toward Hamilton like a tidal wave, shaking the sky and earth.Boom, boom, boom!Waves of energy rippled through the air, shattering everything in their path.Adrian's devastating strength erupted once more."Ah!" A pained scream echoed as Hamilton staggered backward, utterly shocked that Adrian’s power could harm his soul. It was an incomprehensible and horrifying realization.Hamilton’s mind raced. How could physical power damage soul power? The concept was beyond his understanding, leaving him in a state of disbelief. But the reality before him was undeniable: Adrian was defying logic.Wh
Adrian smiled and said, "How about now? Feeling a bit better?"It was evident that Adrian’s power had severely impacted Hamilton. At this moment, he had completely overpowered Hamilton, leaving the latter at his mercy. The scene was truly astonishing, a terrifying display that sent chills through anyone watching.Hamilton, radiating boundless killing intent, glared sharply and growled, "You’re courting death."Boom, boom, boom!Terrifying tremors reverberated through the air as Hamilton unleashed attack after attack, desperate to destroy Adrian. However, the disparity in their power was glaringly obvious.Hamilton’s attempts to kill Adrian were futile, like trying to bridge an unthinkable gap. The scene was both awe-inspiring and horrifying."Soul Devouring Sword!" Adrian shouted. "Hidden Sword Method!"With an explosive strike, Adrian unleashed a sword strike that tore through the air, shaking the very world. It seemed as though it could annihilate everything in its path."Ahhh
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