It didn’t matter if they were royalty or not. Anyone associated with Michael had been secretly assassinated. The cruelty and shock of this was undeniable.Adrian walked slowly, leading Renee and Henryk forward, clearly intending to see who else would dare to try and stop him. If anyone did, they would be killed.Adrian’s display of such confidence wasn’t without reason. The royal family was not to be underestimated. To gain the king’s favor and qualify to enter the royal circle, one needed both strength and reputation. Neither could be lacking."Why you…!" Lyndon glared at Adrian, but his eyes were filled with fear. He dared not step forward, not even a centimeter.Adrian said, "I gave you a chance, but you didn’t appreciate it. Who’s to blame here? I’ve already done my best."The crowd was stunned. They didn’t know how to respond to Adrian’s words. There was nothing they could say.Renee, watching Adrian, was stunned as well. She was unsure how to react. However, she understood
Justin could never have anticipated that the man he sent, Lyndon, would be defeated."What did you say? A Fusion?" Justin looked at the kneeling man before him, his eyes filled with rage. He was so angry that he felt like he could explode.An expert at the Fusion stage was someone difficult to recruit, and Justin had worked tirelessly to get one. But now, Renee had brought one back with her, and it was said to be a young person, no less.This situation left Justin speechless. Renee had truly crossed the line, and his anger was now off the charts."Useless!" Justin roared. His gaze grew icy as he glared at the man below him. "I command you now, investigate immediately! I want all the information on that person, and keep a close watch on Renee’s every move." He then asked coldly, "Where has she gone now?"The people below froze for a moment, and one man reluctantly answered, "Your Highness, Princess Renee has gone to Prince Michael's residence.""What?" Justin's face darkened, his
Just then, excited voices filled the air as a handsome young man walked onto the scene. His presence was commanding, and his eyes were filled with excitement. An undeniable aura of dominance emanated from him.Adrian glanced at the young and immediately concluded that this was the second prince of Ciawales. The aura around the latter was extraordinary, indicating that he had likely trained in the unique techniques of the Ciawales royal family. His presence felt different from others.As Michael approached, Renee couldn't hold back and exclaimed, "Michael!"Renee rushed forward and threw herself into Michael's embrace, tears welling up in her eyes. All the vulnerabilities she had kept hidden on her journey poured out. At this moment, seeing her most beloved person, she finally couldn’t hold back the flood. She knew that to her brother, she would always be his most cherished one.Michael held his sister gently, but his eyes flashed with anger and killing intent. He never expected Ren
Upon hearing this, Michael was shocked. He hadn’t expected Adrian to be so direct.This was quite a surprise for Michael. He rarely encountered people with such an open and straightforward personality. Adrian was refreshingly blunt, not at all hesitant. He simply said whatever was on his mind.Michael couldn’t help but wonder how his sister had come to know Adrian. From the reports that had reached him, he knew that a Fusion had been sent to hunt down the three of them, yet they managed to return safely without a scratch. Furthermore, even with the enemy army at the gates, the three of them had entered the capital unharmed. And all the credit went to the mysterious Adrian before him.Michael’s eyes were filled with astonishment. He couldn’t understand who Adrian was or why he was helping him. And what did Adrian mean when he said he had something to ask for? What could it be?Adrian smiled faintly. "Your Highness, there’s no need to think too much. In any case, I won’t harm your in
Michael quickly responded, "It’s nothing, Sir Adrian, you can rest assured." He then immediately instructed, “Men, arrange accommodation for Sir Adrian!"He made sure to arrange lodging without any delay, not daring to neglect Adrian for even a moment. Having witnessed Adrian’s ability to defeat a Fusion, Michael could see how extraordinary Adrian was. Naturally, he didn’t dare show any signs of disrespect.Adrian looked at Michael and understood the latter’s thoughts. The prince obviously wanted to win him over and make him his right-hand man. However, Adrian had no interest in getting involved in the royal family’s conflicts.After all, that was something Adrian despised. He had grown accustomed to living freely, unbound by the rules of society. He preferred to act alone, so why would he care about the royal family’s issues?Renee glanced at Adrian, but some things were left unsaid, buried deep inside her heart. She knew that if she spoke her mind, it would only make the situatio
As Renee spoke, Michael could hear the truth in her words. He understood his sister's temperament well. Since Renee had said so, it was clear that Adrian had provided her with help that was beyond her imagination.Looking at his sister, Michael’s eyes filled with determination. "Don’t worry, Renee. No matter what it takes, I will use every method possible to help Sir Adrian fulfill all his wishes."Michael had always been extremely protective of Renee, and she was moved by his words. "Thank you, Michael. Since you’ve made up your mind, I won’t hold back when it comes to Justin anymore,” she said.At her words, Michael’s eyes flashed with killing intent. "Justin has gone too far. He sent so many elite soldiers to ambush you, even sending people to deliberately delay me. His intentions are malicious. This matter won’t end like this.” His aura seemed to radiate with a sense of dominance.Renee smiled. "This matter will definitely have an outcome. Just leave it to me, Michael."The tw
"If you embarrass yourself in front of Father later, don’t say I didn’t warn you," Justin said, then turned and left.In Justin’s opinion, Michael was nothing to worry about. Adrian, on the other hand, had caught his attention. He was surprised by how strong Adrian’s abilities were. It seemed that all the assassinations he had orchestrated were powerless in front of Adrian.As for Adrian, he quietly observed everything. The royal struggle was often frustrating and yet irresistibly captivating.Renee glanced apologetically at Adrian. "Sir Adrian, please don’t take it to heart. The palace is like this sometimes. Even if you don’t provoke anyone, there will always be someone who wants to kill you."It seemed as if Renee was trying to warn Adrian, but Adrian was already used to such things. He understood everything that was happening."Sir Adrian, don’t bother with people like him. I’ll go inside and recommend you to Father. But for now, please don’t mention the matter of the royal li
Renee was aiming for this very effect. She wanted her father to protect her.Justin’s expression darkened, and he said, “Father is right. Whoever dares to harm my sister is an enemy of Ciawales.”As Justin echoed his father’s words, everyone in the hall was stunned. They understood that Justin had been the one to send people after Renee. This was clearly a ruse.While everyone was puzzled, Justin made another shocking statement, “But Renee, don’t make a big deal of this. You’ve returned unharmed. It could’ve just been a bunch of small-time thieves. After all, you’re a precious flower, never exposed to the hardships of life. A little experience is a good thing.” He quickly shifted the story, perfectly reinterpreting the assassination attempt as a form of "training."The courtiers stared at Justin, secretly admiring his skill. He was truly adept at manipulating the narrative. Those who didn’t understand the situation might genuinely believe he was acting out of kindness.But Renee’s
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