Adrian's soldiers hadn't expected him to act on his promise so quickly.While he had supported them with various resources in the past, this powerful body-strengthening technique was unlike anything they had ever encountered."Thank you, Sir Adrian!" they roared, their voices brimming with gratitude.An overwhelming surge of strength coursed through their bodies, igniting their spirits.To them, this technique was a priceless treasure. The raw power within it was undeniable, filling them with confidence and ambition to sharpen their skills and grow even stronger.Adrian watched with a faint smile. This was exactly the outcome he had envisioned. The stronger his soldiers became, the greater his advantage would be.As they immersed themselves in mastering the technique, their fervor grew.Adrian knew that true mastery required real combat. Only through the heat of battle could they unlock its full potential and advance at such an astonishing pace.While standing silently at the e
The Flame Beast stood stunned, unable to comprehend Adrian's sudden disappearance. It was as if he had vanished into thin air, leaving the beast bewildered."Looking for me? Over here," a calm voice called out.At the same time, a radiant golden light erupted in midair, dazzling everyone with its brilliance.The soldiers watched in shock as Adrian materialized from the void and landed a devastating punch on the Flame Beast's massive body.The beast howled in pain. It hadn't expected the human emerging from the void to possess such overwhelming power.The Flame Beast swung its colossal claw toward Adrian, intent on avenging the painful blow.Adrian simply chuckled and taunted, "A beast will always be a beast. Seeking revenge? You still don't understand your place."Before the Flame Beast could retaliate, Adrian launched a powerful kick that sent its massive body crashing through the air.It hit the ground with a deafening impact, creating a massive crater.From a distance, the
By sheer coincidence, the Flame Beast had encountered a human in the Void Stage.What astonished it even more was how young the individual appeared. Such talent was beyond the beast's experience.Without hesitation, the Flame Beast turned to flee, its massive limbs carrying it away in desperation.Adrian had grown accustomed to such behavior from these beasts, who always chose to escape when outmatched. In that sense, they weren't much different from humans."I told you earlier—your flesh looks delicious. Why are you running?" Adrian's voice sliced through the air, his killing intent rising around him.The Flame Beast roared. Adrian's taunting words only fueled its anger. To the beast, this was an unforgivable insult. Adrian had gone too far.Even as it fled, the beast howled indignantly. Yet, it knew it was no match for Adrian. Continuing the fight would only lead to certain defeat.The beast's instinct screamed at it to escape.Adrian smirked, seeing through its thoughts."L
Swallowston, the biggest city in Navia.Something astounding happened.A private cruise ship appeared on the horizon of the Swallowston Sea. Hundreds of fighter jets escorted the ship from the air while an aircraft carrier sailed behind it. Cars pulled over and onlookers were stopped behind a yellow line. All to open up a path for a legend.The person was rumored to be a bigshot, the protector of Swallowston, bearing the title of “War Legate.”“Welcome back, War Legate!” a roar came from the pier where ten thousand soldiers were lined up, looking in high spirits.A young man disembarked from the ship. He looked majestic with his head held high. He had an air of confidence that could change the mood of wherever he went and seemed unbeatable.The man was a legend in the military and a hero of the country. He was given the title of “War Legate” and was only second to one other person. He founded the Blood Corps which was sharp as a sword and was undefeatable. This man was a legend
“What? The war legate is coming?” Everyone’s eyes grew wide upon hearing the news.“Wilfred, who is this war legate? Was he the one…” Leonard was in awe.There was only one person who held that title in all of Navia—the leader of the Blood Corps. There was no other like him.The entire city of Swallowston had to accommodate the man’s every move today.“Who else? Of course, it’s the Bellum Legate who had a ten thousand soldier-strong blockade today.”“Heavens, he’s coming to our home?”“Grandfather is so famous that even the legate is coming to see him?”The legate was well-known among the citizens, but few had ever seen him.“The gods are smiling upon our family.” Harold raised his hands. “Ever since Henry’s death, our family has been blessed with wave after wave of prosperity. Even the legate is coming to celebrate my birthday!”Everyone present was excited. What had they done to deserve attention from the legate?The Xanders were overjoyed.***“Father, the legate is almos
After saying that, Adrian left Xander Manor with his mother and sister.There was no reason for him to stay any longer.***Once they left, Cecelia said, “He thinks he’s so important after having been in the army for only seven years? He thinks he can tear down our family? What a joke.”Everyone burst out laughing.“Wilfred, can you find out when the legate will be arriving?” Harold put the matter aside and asked his son.“Yes, Father.” Wilfred nodded, then quickly called the person who had contacted him earlier.The Xanders started getting ready. The women put on makeup so they could present their best selves to the legate.After some time, Wildred turned to his father awkwardly. “Father, they said that he was here and just left.”“What?” Harold was worried.He came and left? Why?He turned to look at them and anxiously asked, “Did you see anyone come in?”“No one else other than Adrian.” Everyone shrugged.Harold took a deep breath. Did he miss his chance for a big break?
The two men said that Samantha and someone named Mr. Devin were spending time alone in her office. But from what Rue said, Samantha was a loyal woman.Why would a woman like that do what she was doing? Was there some sort of misunderstanding?Adrian went up to the office.***CEO’s office, the Bailar Group.A beautiful woman sat in the office. She had long hair and a nice figure. She was elegant and had a pair of long, slender legs that were crossed under the desk.That was Samantha Cowell.Her company had been kicked out of the Alyanz Chamber of Commerce because of sabotage from competitors, and she was accused of wrongdoing. To avoid going to jail, she was forced to give her company away.That night was her last night at the office. Years of hard work were going to disappear, so she was feeling upset.“Samantha, have you signed the agreement?”The door of her office opened and a middle-aged man walked in. He smiled and asked her after walking in.The man was Devin Williams,
Adrian hung up and sat down to wait.After Devin heard what Adrian said, he chuckled. He knew that Daniel was a big shot in Swallowston and that he was the general who worked under the legate. That meant that if he stomped his feet, the city would shake.Devin thought that Adrian was just pretending to call Daniel. It was probably a fake number.“Hahaha! Henry was a genius. Too bad his son isn’t.” Devin continued to laugh.He knew very well what happened to the Xanders since he was a local of Swallowston.Devin said, “Sure, I’ll wait with you. I’d like to see if you can really bring Daniel Summers here.”He then sat down on the couch, lit another cigarette, and crossed his legs.Adrian ignored him and closed his eyes to rest.Within ten minutes, just as Devin was arrogantly enjoying his cigarette, the door of the office was kicked open again and Daniel, who was in uniform, walked in. Devin was shocked.Behind Daniel was the richest man in Swallowston, Damien Holland, owner of
By sheer coincidence, the Flame Beast had encountered a human in the Void Stage.What astonished it even more was how young the individual appeared. Such talent was beyond the beast's experience.Without hesitation, the Flame Beast turned to flee, its massive limbs carrying it away in desperation.Adrian had grown accustomed to such behavior from these beasts, who always chose to escape when outmatched. In that sense, they weren't much different from humans."I told you earlier—your flesh looks delicious. Why are you running?" Adrian's voice sliced through the air, his killing intent rising around him.The Flame Beast roared. Adrian's taunting words only fueled its anger. To the beast, this was an unforgivable insult. Adrian had gone too far.Even as it fled, the beast howled indignantly. Yet, it knew it was no match for Adrian. Continuing the fight would only lead to certain defeat.The beast's instinct screamed at it to escape.Adrian smirked, seeing through its thoughts."L
The Flame Beast stood stunned, unable to comprehend Adrian's sudden disappearance. It was as if he had vanished into thin air, leaving the beast bewildered."Looking for me? Over here," a calm voice called out.At the same time, a radiant golden light erupted in midair, dazzling everyone with its brilliance.The soldiers watched in shock as Adrian materialized from the void and landed a devastating punch on the Flame Beast's massive body.The beast howled in pain. It hadn't expected the human emerging from the void to possess such overwhelming power.The Flame Beast swung its colossal claw toward Adrian, intent on avenging the painful blow.Adrian simply chuckled and taunted, "A beast will always be a beast. Seeking revenge? You still don't understand your place."Before the Flame Beast could retaliate, Adrian launched a powerful kick that sent its massive body crashing through the air.It hit the ground with a deafening impact, creating a massive crater.From a distance, the
Adrian's soldiers hadn't expected him to act on his promise so quickly.While he had supported them with various resources in the past, this powerful body-strengthening technique was unlike anything they had ever encountered."Thank you, Sir Adrian!" they roared, their voices brimming with gratitude.An overwhelming surge of strength coursed through their bodies, igniting their spirits.To them, this technique was a priceless treasure. The raw power within it was undeniable, filling them with confidence and ambition to sharpen their skills and grow even stronger.Adrian watched with a faint smile. This was exactly the outcome he had envisioned. The stronger his soldiers became, the greater his advantage would be.As they immersed themselves in mastering the technique, their fervor grew.Adrian knew that true mastery required real combat. Only through the heat of battle could they unlock its full potential and advance at such an astonishing pace.While standing silently at the e
The violent power raged on, shaking the surroundings with relentless intensity.Adrian smiled faintly as he observed the scene. To him, this chaos was the perfect opportunity to train the soldiers.Their levels had advanced too quickly under his guidance.Adrian believed that honing their skills through battles with these beasts would stabilize their progress.The wild energy surged as the soldiers and beasts clashed in a frenzy of combat.Meanwhile, Adrian stood calmly on the sidelines, observing each soldier's fighting technique. Occasionally, he offered advice."Attack from the left. Adjust your approach," he instructed one soldier. Turning to Tyler, he added, "You're older, but your body is surprisingly agile. Use that to your advantage and move more fluidly."The soldiers found joy in Adrian's guidance. They fought with growing fervor, and their levels steadily improved amidst the chaos.To them, this was a rare and invaluable opportunity."Argh!" A soldier's agonized s
The wind stirred gently as Adrian gazed into the distance. Unknown dangers still awaited them in this mysterious terrain.The soldiers exchanged glances, realizing that following Adrian this time had been an exceptionally wise decision. They saw in him a beacon of hope that inspired and empowered them.With such a presence leading them, the group felt a deep sense of confidence and joy.Adrian moved forward swiftly, and the soldiers followed closely behind.Within moments, they reached the heart of the mountain range.Before them stood an eerily quiet door. The surrounding area seemed devoid of life, intensifying the ominous atmosphere.Yet none of them believed the silence was genuine.After venturing this far into the mountains, how could such tranquility hide no threats?Suddenly, a deafening rumble shattered the stillness. The mountains began to quake violently, sending waves of panic through the group."Be careful!" Tyler shouted, stepping forward to shield the others.M
If Adrian could use this time to further enhance his strength, he would emerge even more powerful when the moment came for them to be transported out.Adrian's gaze turned icy and resolute. If the legend about the time limit was true, this outcome would indeed be favorable.For now, the group pressed on, seeking opportunities to grow stronger."Make the most of this time to improve yourselves," Adrian said. "After this conflict, when we return to the capital, the world will have undergone a tremendous upheaval."The group was at a loss for words. They hadn't expected such a proclamation from Adrian.Surprise flickered across their faces, but they knew better than to take his words lightly.With a faint smile, Adrian added, "Of course, there's no need to feel pressured. I simply believe that strengthening yourselves is the best path forward."The soldiers exchanged glances.Adrian's words clearly came from his concern for their well-being. They understood that this strange realm
The beasts lurking in the area remained motionless, too cautious to act recklessly.Meanwhile, Adrian's soldiers concentrated on their recovery, gradually regaining their strength.As their wounds healed, their spirits lifted. They could sense their levels subtly improving, fueling their determination.Noticing their progress, Adrian smiled warmly and said, "Eat to your heart's content later. Finish everything, and I promise your strength will soar to new heights."His words struck a deep chord. Many soldiers felt tears welling up, overwhelmed by Adrian's kindness and generosity.They had spent their lives enduring harsh conditions, where such warmth was an unimaginable luxury.Unlike previous generals who treated them as expendable tools, Adrian's compassion resonated on a profoundly emotional level.One soldier stepped forward, his voice trembling with gratitude. "Thank you for your kindness, Sir Adrian."The others looked at Adrian with admiration and reverence.Even Tyler,
Adrian stood before them, exuding an aura so overwhelming it bordered on monstrous. His violent energy and terrifying presence surpassed what ordinary beings could endure.The devastating force he unleashed struck the beast's massive body, injuring it grievously in an instant.However, Adrian didn't stop there. With a flurry of punches and kicks, he continued his relentless assault, leaving the beast writhing in agony.The once-ferocious creature trembled violently, letting out two anguished roars before fleeing with all its might.Adrian watched the pitiful sight and chuckled lightly. "Alright, playtime's over. Time to feast."He glanced at the void and commanded, "I'll leave the blood, but make sure the meat is mine."As soon as the words left his mouth, his Soul Devouring Sword sprang to life, slicing through the air with alarming speed.The sword pierced the beast's body effortlessly. Before it could react, the creature collapsed lifelessly to the ground.To everyone's shoc
The scene was almost too incredible to believe.Adrian eyed the massive beast, his gaze sharp with disdain. "How's that? Feeling good? Oh, by the way, I promised my men we'd cook you up for a feast. Why don't you save me some effort and either self-destruct or lay down quietly?"He added mockingly, "I can be a bit impatient. If I hit too hard, your meat might not taste as good."As Adrian spoke, he strolled toward the beast with an air of nonchalance, his steps light, as though victory was already his. It was as if he had already decided that the beast was his to devour.The Ancient Ram Beast's massive body quakes at Adrian's words. It raised its claw and swung it toward Adrian with terrifying force.The impact reverberated through the air, shaking the ground.The soldiers watched in horror and awe, unable to fathom Adrian's strength. The beast, now fully enraged, was giving everything it had."Watch out, Sir Adrian!" Tyler called instinctively, his voice filled with concern.A