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Chapter 4652

Author: Celestial Clouds
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
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  • The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4653

    “Good! Truly worthy of a young man full of vigor!" Basil fixed his gaze on Adrian. It was clear that he was waiting to see what shocking or outrageous request Adrian might make.Renee and Michael exchanged nervous glances. They immediately thought of Adrian’s likely request—to enter the royal library. If he spoke that aloud, there would be no way to resolve it. After all, the library was a forbidden area, something that was rarely mentioned. If Adrian asked for it, it would be seen as an impure request.Adrian smiled faintly. "I have no great demands. I’d be content with a place to stay here in Ciawales City."Basil, along with everyone else, was momentarily stunned. A place to stay? That seemed simple enough, something that anyone could have. For experts, it was an easy thing to obtain as these were mundane worldly matters. What exactly was Adrian trying to express? For a moment, no one could figure out his intentions.Suddenly, Basil smiled broadly. "Very well, I grant you a resi

  • The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4654

    The whole thing felt like a farce, quickly coming to an end. Everyone watched in surprise as Adrian seemed to become the biggest beneficiary of this court session.What was even more shocking was that Justin did not oppose any of it. Instead, he appeared to have accepted it with ease. This was not typical of Justin’s character.Renee and Michael exchanged confused glances. They noticed that Justin was staring at Adrian with a gleam in his eyes as if he had discovered a treasure.Adrian noticed this too but didn’t pay it much attention. He and Renee left the palace, having no interest in dealing with any further complications."Sir Adrian, your luck is really impressive. The Sixth Courtyard is an excellent place," Michael said, his eyes full of envy.Adrian responded calmly, "Oh? How so?"Adrian didn’t seem too moved. After all, a residence was just a place to settle down. Was it really because a celestial being had once lived there that it became so valuable? Adrian wasn’t convin

  • The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4655

    Swish, swish, swish!Not long after Renee and Michael left, the sharp sound of something being cut whistled through the air. It seemed like the approach of some kind of threat.Adrian glanced into the distance, his expression calm as he said lightly, "Come out. There's no need to skulk around." His tone was casual, and his demeanor unperturbed.The figures in hiding wasted no time. They struck without a word, hurling concealed weapons at Adrian in an attack that seemed astonishingly ferocious. The attackers clearly intended to kill Adrian. Their malicious intent was obvious, though their strength didn’t appear particularly fearsome.Faced with this situation, Adrian chuckled softly. "Did the one who sent you not bother to tell you about my strength?"The leader of the black-clad group glared at Adrian with hatred, his eyes filled with icy resolve. For him, the objective was clear: eliminate Adrian at all costs.Swish, swish, swish!The terrifying sounds of their attacks filled t

  • The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4656

    The shattering of the soul tablets signified that the individuals tied to them had met their ultimate demise. They had been obliterated with no way to come back.The middle-aged man’s face darkened as he muttered coldly, “Hmph, that celestial residence is destined to be mine.” He vanished from where he stood, disappearing without a trace. It was impossible to discern where he had gone, and the sight was utterly chilling.Meanwhile, Adrian retired to his room. The lodgings, though simple, appeared to have been regularly cleaned and maintained.'It's not too shabby,' he thought, sitting cross-legged and beginning to meditate. Any environment was the same as long as he could focus on his goals. Now more than ever, he knew he needed to remain diligent and meticulous. There was no room for carelessness or neglect.Ciawales was far from the fragile entity Adrian had initially imagined. He understood that if he wanted to control everything, he had to rise to the pinnacle of power. If he c

  • The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4657

    The attackers were no match for Adrian, and those who had come to assassinate him were now nowhere to be seen. This could only mean one thing: those who came to ambush and kill Adrian already went to hell.Renee couldn’t help but shiver. With Adrian, everything was far more terrifying and brutal than she had ever imagined. He was no saint. Anyone who tried to kill him would inevitably face a horrific outcome. After all, his strength spoke for itself.Adrian was like a god of death. Anyone who tried to approach him would have to pay a terrifying price. Adrian knew some things were far more complex than they appeared on the surface, and he made sure that everyone around him understood this reality.Boom!A terrifying vibration suddenly rang out across Ciawales City. Everyone was startled, and Renee was shocked as well. What was going on?"What’s happening? This is the capital city. Who dares to cause trouble?" Renee wondered, her face filled with astonishment.Whoosh, whoosh, whoos

  • The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4658

    Adrian's eyes narrowed. The power of Ciawales' ancestor was something he couldn't see through. There was a faint aura around the ancestor that suggested he had surpassed the Fusion Stage. Adrian speculated that the ancestor might even have reached the Void Stage or even the terrifying Multiply Stage.‘Ciawales is truly not as simple as it seems,’ Adrian thought in surprise. When he first approached this area, he clearly felt that the surroundings were not ordinary. It seemed that this place was filled with hidden talents."Hahaha! Floyd Wagner you old fool, you’re still alive. Looks like you’ve broken through the Fusion Stage." Barry, the expert from Primeria, sneered."The Ancestor is here. This guy is as good as dead!" Renee’s eyes blazed with fury.Being provoked and having the confrontation brought to your doorstep was enough to make anyone seethe with anger, and Renee was naturally indignant too.Adrian’s expression turned grim. "Such arrogance… This probably isn’t as simple

  • The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4659

    The clash seemed to last only for a few exchanges, lasting only a few seconds. But to Adrian, it felt as though the two had fought thousands of rounds. Yet, no clear winner had emerged, and the violent energy continued to explode outward.Bam, bam, bam!"I didn’t expect you to make a breakthrough, old geezer," came a much older voice from Barry’s mouth which was not his.This statement immediately shocked everyone. "Has Primeria’s ancestor made a breakthrough? Is that why he dares to provoke our kingdom?" someone suddenly exclaimed.The speculation was clear, and everyone froze in place. Nobody had expected the situation to be like this. If that were the case, it would truly signal a massive storm between the two great nations. After all, Primeria had surrendered in the past, and it was said that the main reason for their capitulation was that their ancestor’s strength had fallen behind.It was rumored that Primeria’s ancestor had been stuck at a bottleneck, which had led them to

  • The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4660

    For a moment, everyone was stunned. They didn’t understand what was happening. Was Floyd really gravely injured, or was this just Jensen trying to undermine Ciawales?In the air, two figures were seen rushing away, seemingly in a hurry. During the previous shockwave, Floyd had gained the upper hand, which was why the attackers had to flee in disgrace.A hint of joy appeared in Renee’s eyes. “Those dogs thought Ancestor Floyd was done for? They didn’t expect to have to leave in such a miserable state. Serves them right!"Hearing this, Adrian smiled. As if he could sense some clues, though he wasn’t completely sure, since he hadn’t personally assessed Floyd’s condition. However, he could sense Floyd’s overwhelming aura when he attacked. There was an underlying, fearless air about him.But in the end, Floyd had let the two attackers go. This was surprising. One would have expected them to be killed after such provocation. It implied that Floyd had some unresolved issues.Calm quickly

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  • The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4815

    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

  • The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4814

    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

  • The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4813

    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 Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4812

    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

  • The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4811

    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 Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4810

    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

  • The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4809

    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

  • The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4808

    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

  • The Return of the War Legate   Chapter 4807

    "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

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