This was why Samantha decided to compete against Nelson, despite his character.***The pair arrived at Nine Kings half an hour later.A sea of people was already there. Many companies had their proposals in hand, waiting to participate in the bidding process.“Sit here. I doubt our turn will come anytime soon. I’ll go get you a cup of water.” Adrian pulled Samantha toward a chair, and the latter nodded.She still found it a little uncomfortable how caring Adrian was toward her.Adrian came back and passed Samantha a cup of water before sitting down and playing a boring video game on his phone.Many people around them were chatting with each other, but Samantha was all alone. It seemed as though she was having a hard time joining the group.On top of that, based on her current status, she herself felt that nobody would be bothered to interact with her.At that moment, a few people walked in, attracting the attention of those already there.“Hey, isn’t that Mr. Nelson?”“Is h
Adrian’s sudden remark shook Samantha so much that she rushed over to cover his mouth, hoping he would not say any more.But it was too late to remedy the situation.Quite a few people turned over to look at Adrian, while a huge frown spread over Nelson’s face.“Who are you? How dare you speak to me that way. Do you have any idea who I am? The boxing champion of the underworld is my brother!”Rick Kramer, Nelson’s little brother, was indeed the boxing champion of the underworld whose influence far exceeded Nelson’s.On top of that, Rick had a band of helpers. Thus, quite a few people began laughing at Adrian.“Does he not know how ruthless Nelson is?”To these people, Adrian was a sitting duck.Samantha hurriedly apologized and said, “I’m really sorry about what my husband said, Mr. Nelson. Please accept my apology.“Adrian! Hurry up and apologize to him!”However, not only did Adrian not apologize for what he said, but he simply leaned back against his chair and went back to
‘Adrian’s gone way overboard with this!’Samantha was disappointed in Adrian. She thought he would be of help if she allowed him to tag along, but it looked as though he was on one of his bluffs again.“Excellent. I like your spunk. Wait right there. I’ll wipe that arrogance off your face!” Nelson shot Adrian a sneer and said, “I’m interested to see how you’ll fare against my little brother.”Nelson then made a call, telling Rick about everything that happened and urged him to hurry to the scene.Seeing that security was walking toward them, Nelson yelled and said, “This is a personal matter! Stay out of it. I’ll handle this!”The guards remained silent, while Nelson stared at Adrian and said, “Ten minutes and my little brother will be here with his fighters. They’re going to break your legs!”Adrian remained silent throughout the entire ordeal and carried on playing his game.Samantha’s heart was literally about to jump out of her throat.With a slight whimper, she asked, “Wha
Despair, fear, and all sorts of emotions welled up inside Samantha, causing her to suffer a mental breakdown.Rick marched toward Adrian. The entire situation had gone out of control, what with his men surrounding the entire place.Nelson was still laughing away, thinking he was about to enjoy watching Adrian suffer.Meanwhile, everyone else was looking on with smiles on their faces.“Samantha’s husband is a dead man.”“Exactly! He’s going to have his legs broken and will have to pay the Kramer brothers a huge sum before this is over.”“What makes you think either of the brothers needs the money? That’s obviously not true.”In everyone’s mind, Adrian had signed his death warrant today.***Rick stopped before Adrian with a menacing look on his face. “Were you the one who hit my brother?”Samantha hurriedly tugged at Adrian, wanting him to apologize.However, Adrian raised his head and said, “That’s right.”“Have you gone mad, Adrian?!” Samantha cried. “Why are you being so
Nelson turned stiff and his smile froze in place.Everyone who thought Adrain was a dead man gaped with their mouths wide open.Samantha was covering her mouth. Her face had a look of awe as she gazed at Adrian.‘Did he just send the underworld boxing champion flying?’Nobody could believe what they just witnessed.Rick was a highly reputable man who had become the champion of the underworld boxing ring dozens of times. Yet, at that very moment, the same man was crying his heart out because of his broken hand.“I-Impossible… Impossible!”Such was Nelson’s first reaction.He heard a ringing in his head and his scalp tingled as he stumbled onto the floor, flabbergasted like everyone else.***Adrian stood tall, exuding a temperament of authority as a powerful war legate should. His aura was so strong that it was enough to demand obedience from everyone around him.The crowd began to retreat in awe.Adrian was like an emperor. Maybe even more powerful than an emperor. He was a
‘Help?’Everyone including the Kramer brothers was stunned.‘Nelson and Rick are clearly the victims here, yet Liam’s asking whether Adrian needs his help?!’Meanwhile, Samantha felt her head spinning from the shock.Adrian merely replied, “Give Daniel a call. I don’t want to hear the Kramer brothers’ names being mentioned in Swallowston ever again starting today. Also, I want the Kramer Group to be erased from existence.”Liam took a deep breath before he said, “I’ll inform him right away.”“Oh, also…” Adrian continued, “I want all of the men Rick brought with him erased as well.”Adrian’s orders fell like the rumbling of a thunderstorm. All of the men Rick brought with him who were behaving arrogantly a moment ago were dumbfounded. They were there under the impression that they were going to teach someone a lesson. Yet now, they were going to be turned into cripples.Like dominoes, these people fell to their knees and cried.Without a moment’s hesitation, Liam summoned all o
Adrian smiled at Samantha and asked after everything was over.He reached out to caress Samantha’s face, but she suddenly took a few steps back until her back was against the wall. Her eyes were filled with fear. She trembled as she stared at Adrian.“What’s the matter, Sam?” Adrian asked in confusion.Samantha bit her lips. She could not explain why, but she knew that she was terrified of Adrian. In fact, she could not even look him in the eye.Adrian instantly understood what was happening when he saw this. Hence, he took a deep breath and dispelled all of his negative emotions.It was only then Samantha was able to calm herself, no longer feeling as terrified as before.Indeed, she had suffered quite the fright today.Adrian said, “I’m sorry for scaring you, Sam. Everything’s okay now.”Samantha was finally able to pluck up her courage to look at Adrian when she realized that he had returned to normal. She then leaped into his embrace, wrapping her arms around his neck.“Yo
Without a doubt, Nine Kings had already decided that Bailar was going to receive the contract, proving Liam’s efficiency.It was because of this that Adrian no longer felt the need to lash out at him. He nodded and said, “I want you to handle all dealings Bailar has with Nine Kings. Make sure nothing goes wrong.”“Understood, Mr. Adrian.”Adrian left Liam’s office, after which the latter fell limp into his sofa and breathed out a long sigh. His secretary walked in and asked, “You seem really frightened of him, Mr. Liam. Why is that?”Liam’s secretary was called June Lawson, and she had been working with him for a long time.Liam was a man with a certain amount of pull within Swallowston, even going so far as being able to single-handedly bring changes to Swallowston. Yet, this very same man had shown himself to be fearful of a young man.Hearing this question, Liam said, “There’s much you still have to learn. Swallowston is no longer the same as it used to be. We may have been th
What had initially appeared to be a dense swarm of beasts now seemed far less daunting.Adrian smiled slightly, satisfied. This was the result he had hoped for.At that moment, the Soul Devouring Sword glowed even more intensely.Adrian smiled faintly again. The sword was growing stronger, and that worked in his favor.He let out a cold chuckle. "Now, let's see what can stop me."As his words fell, a powerful, terrifying roar reverberated in the distance.A violent sound, full of rage, tore through the air. It seemed an even more fearsome beast was approaching.Adrian's eyes gleamed coldly as he sensed the change.From the distant horizon, a massive creature emerged from the void.It was an ancient beast—a bird, to be precise.Adrian's eyes widened in surprise. He hadn't expected it to be an ancient beast, let alone one as powerful as the Red Feather Divine Bird.The bird's greatest strength lay in its wings, forged from mystic iron. A single blow from those wings could infl
As soon as Adrian spoke, he made his move. The terrifying beast at the peak of the Void Stage posed a serious challenge.Adrian, currently an intermediate Void Stage warrion, faced a formidable opponent in the beast's immense size and power.Without any command from Adrian, the Soul Devouring Sword charged into the swarm of beasts, cutting down everything in its path with ruthless ferocity.Each time Adrian killed a beast, the sword rapidly consumed its blood and soul energy.In the blink of an eye, Adrian and his sword wreaked havoc across the battlefield, showing no signs of slowing down.Despite the bloodthirsty beasts surrounding him, Adrian remained calm.His fierce struggle only intensified their madness, and they relentlessly tried to kill him. It was clear they wouldn't stop until Adrian was destroyed.The battle had become frenzied.Adrian's movements grew faster and fiercer, while the air around him shook violently, as if the world itself quaked under the battle's int
Adrian was acutely aware of his surroundings, but his focus remained on recovering his strength. He couldn't afford to be distracted by what was happening outside.This moment was critical for Adrian. He had to regain his power quickly. In a place like this, any weakness would likely lead to his death.Even the strongest men couldn't survive waves of demonic beasts without their full strength.As the saying went, "A war of attrition is the key to victory."Adrian understood this better than ever.Thousands of beasts seemed to be charging at him, but he didn't waste time thinking about it. His priority was to restore his strength and confront these terrifying creatures.The air crackled with violent energy as a massive beast charged at him.This creature, at the peak of the Void Stage, exuded an aura of pure terror.Adrian could feel his power slowly returning as he rose to his feet. These beasts were powerful, but he was not afraid.The giant beast struck Adrian's barrier with
Adrian's speed remained astonishing. He unleashed his strength again while the Holy Son reached the thirtieth step below him. Despite the progress, the gap between them was still immense. The Holy Son hadn't expected Adrian to catch up so quickly. By now, Adrian had already reached the seventieth step. In an instant, Adrian's power surged, and his body radiated a brilliant glow. A golden barrier enveloped him, exuding an intimidating aura that discouraged anyone from approaching. For the Holy Son, this was a bitter humiliation. Adrian's rise felt like a slap in the face.Not long ago, he had mocked Adrian as insignificant, but now it seemed clear who truly deserved that label. Rage consumed him. Adrian surged up to the seventy-fifth step. Suddenly, the sensation of space shifting gripped him—he was about to enter a new realm. In a flash, he found himself in a vast grassland. Scanning his surroundings with sharp, alert eyes, he couldn't discern his location but recognize
This scene left Andy speechless. The stairs were undeniably terrifying, yet Adrian ascended them with ease.Andy had started the climb first but now found himself near the back.Kurt had initially lingered, merely observing.When he finally began his ascent, his strength made the climb seem effortless.His primary duty was to protect the Holy Son, so he advanced swiftly and without hesitation. He knew that if he failed and something happened to the Holy Son, responsibility would rest squarely on his shoulders.Meanwhile, Adrian dashed at an astonishing speed, rapidly closing the distance between himself and Finnian.Finnian's eyes widened with surprise as he watched Adrian. "What kind of person are you, kid? With such a powerful physique... your future promises to be extraordinary."Adrian chuckled modestly. "You're too kind. My abilities are hardly worth mentioning."He saw no reason to boast, knowing Finnian wasn't an ordinary figure. If Finnian unleashed his true power, Adri
Adrian's energy surged as the body-strengthening methods activated within him. His nerves tightened, and his blood pulsed with vitality, every cell brimming with excitement.As the divine lightning descended, Adrian's body transformed into a blazing furnace.Crimson lightning poured into him, tempering and forging his form like molten steel in a smith's forge.Terrifying bolts struck him repeatedly, yet his eyes gleamed with exhilaration rather than fear.Finnian watched in stunned disbelief. "How is this possible? Could this guy truly be one of the legendary immortals?"Memories surfaced in Finnian's mind. He had witnessed such power before—but only in a bygone era. He never imagined he would see it again.Long ago, he had encountered a prodigy with the Thunder God Physique, someone capable of absorbing divine lightning without harm. Instead, the lightning strengthened their body, transforming them into a near-unstoppable force.Now, Adrian exhibited the same phenomenon.Obliv
Adrian leaped lightly, and 90,000 units of force pressed down on his body. He was momentarily stunned but, to his surprise, found he could withstand it.At his previous strength, such immense gravitational pressure would have been insurmountable. While he could now endure it, the ease with which he managed was entirely unexpected.Perplexed, Adrian pondered whether the crimson divine lightning that had fused with his body was the source of his newfound resilience. The possibility left him in awe.Was the crimson lightning truly that formidable?He struggled to comprehend it but couldn't suppress a surge of joy. Misfortune seemed to have turned into fortune.If the lightning was truly this beneficial, he wouldn't mind being struck a few more times. Surely, his body would grow even stronger.With renewed determination, Adrian took another step forward.Below, Andy and the others watched, speechless.To them, Adrian hardly seemed human. His effortless ascent and composed demeanor
The crimson divine lightning was an ancient, destructive force, capable of annihilating a person instantly, reducing both body and soul to nothingness.Despite this peril, Adrian stood unfazed, exuding an almost defiant calm that struck onlookers as recklessly suicidal.A faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips as he dismissed Andy's warning.Once Adrian made a decision, others' opinions became meaningless. What mattered was whether his actions aligned with his expectations.Within him, energy began to circulate.The violent crackle of lightning roared through the sky, sending a bone-chilling resonance across the land.Many trembled at the ominous sound.Adrian's expression hardened as his body emitted faint crackling sounds.The crimson lightning's devastating power surged through him, making every cell in his body tremble under its crushing intensity.Yet, despite the searing pain, a glimmer of satisfaction lit his eyes. He knew exactly what needed to be done.Adrian l
Adrian's face darkened.Spatial fragments hurtling toward him radiated lethal force. On closer inspection, each shard bristled with deadly intent.Terrifying energies erupted, shaking the void as if it might collapse entirely.Below, the Holy Son observed with a cold smirk. "Hahaha! Let's see how you survive this. With the gravitational force on you now exceeding 80,000 units, you're nothing but an overconfident ant."Adrian shot him an icy glance. "Oh? Then you're not even on par with an ant."The Holy Son trembled with fury. He burned with the urge to strike Adrian down.Adrian had become both his greatest humiliation and the demon haunting his heart. Unless he destroyed Adrian, his future ambitions would remain stifled.In the distance, Kurt watched grimly. He hadn't expected Adrian to grow so formidable or to trigger such pivotal events.Adrian's suppression of the Holy Son only confirmed the man's long-held suspicion: Adrian was no ordinary immortal.Now that Adrian had p