Adrian was heartbroken to hear Riley's hysterical cry, but he could not bring himself to promise her such a thing. Instead, all he could do at that moment was hold her tight in his arms.Trying to console her, he said, "I promise that I'll hire the best doctors in the world to treat him, but I want you to promise me that you'll face this matter bravely.""But I-I can't… I'm afraid! I can't do it!" Riley cried."You have to face it even if you're afraid. You're going to have to move forward no matter how scared you are. I can't promise that I can cure him, but I can promise that I’ll do everything in my power to save him as long as he's still alive. However, I don't wish to see you like this, understand?" Adrian said softly.Riley‘s only reply was she crying.After holding her in his embrace for a long time, Adrian helped Riley to her feet. He held her face and looked her in the eyes. "Remember Riley… I will be with you all the way, no matter what happens. You're a member of the Xa
Once Rue and Riley were inside the villa, Gloria folded her arms and looked at Adrian. "I might have a way to help cure cancer, but I'm not sure if it'll work.""What is it?" Adrian asked."We could use my blood as a cure."Adrian was slightly dazed when he heard this. 'Gloria's blood cells are definitely superhuman, and it's still undergoing mutation. It's like she can’t get sick right now. Maybe we could extract the cells in her blood, which might be able to kill cancer cells.'He smiled when he heard Gloria's idea and said, "You seem pretty dumb, but you come up with splendid ideas when it comes down to it. I underestimated you.""F*ck off!" Gloria glared at him."Get change. I'm taking you to New Paraiso. We'll contact Winslow's medical team and ask them to provide some data. Let's see if your idea actually pans out."Gloria nodded and followed Adrian into the villa. As she went to change, Adrian waited for her in the living room. Rue made a plate of pasta and Riley ate it w
Adrian suddenly seemed a little weak after hanging up. A moment later, he spat out an entire mouthful of blood before falling limp against the couch."Adrian!""Adrian!""Adrian!"Rue, Riley, and Gloria instantly rushed to Adrian's side and helped him up. His eyes were in a daze, and his pupils seemed to be filled with an endless void.Meanwhile, Novemton News continued to broadcast."Lucas Jenner, Steel, and two more battle warriors from Wyvern Peak are currently trapped inside Serpent's Haven. Novemton has already called for an urgent conference at headquarters…"The series of news echoed throughout every single nerve within Adrian.The Eight Hollows had appeared.The eight-man group and Dragon Peak had finally taken action against Wyvern Peak. This was going to be the biggest internal strife Wyvern Peak would have ever been through.And Daniel had fallen in battle.Adrian could not understand why, but he felt extremely helpless at that moment. He had no idea what to do or
After a while, Gloria exited the room and said, "Take care of him, Mother. Riley and I will take a trip down to New Paraiso, but please make sure he waits for me to get back when he wakes up."Rue, holding Nova in her arms, nodded when she heard what Gloria said. "Okay, go on. I'll stay here and take care of him."Gloria hummed in acknowledgment and said, "Could you take me to Sam's research lab, Riley? I've come up with a plan that might save your boyfriend, but I don't know the way to the lab."Riley remained silent. Daniel's death… Lucas, Steel, and the others trapped inside of Serpent's Haven, battling against Dragon Peak… All of this suddenly made her feel that there were indeed things in the world that Adrian could not do. Otherwise, Daniel would not have had to sacrifice himself."Gloria, I think we should leave my stuff aside for the time being. Just look at the condition Adrian's in…" RIley pursed her lips."Right now, the only thing we can do is solve whatever problem we
The moment Gloria's blood cells came into contact with the cancer cells, the blood cell immediately launched a series of attacks against the cancer cells. Within mere minutes, all of the cancer cells had been killed.This phenomenon caused everyone to feel astonished, including Kendall."Unbelievable… Truly, this is unbelievable! I never thought I'd witness such a miracle in my lifetime!" Kendall exclaimed in shock.Danton said, "This is unbelievable. Ms. Gloria's cells are far more powerful than ordinary human cells by ten, maybe even twenty times."Gloria smiled when she saw the results. "Looks like my plan works. Those worms produced by the meteorite changed my body, which is why I'm different from ordinary humans. You can use my blood and turn it into medicine.""That's right, your blood is the most powerful cure against cancer, Ms. Gloria," Kendall said excitedly."Let's begin then. However, there is one point to consider, and that's the fact that my mutation hasn't stopped.
Suddenly, a voice spoke up, unbeknownst who it was.Shortly after that, everyone yelled, "You can do it, War Legate Draco!""We know you can!""Kill them all!"Everyone knew that War Legate Draco was about to head to Serpent's Haven to save Lucas, Steel, and the others. They all knew that he would never give up at such a critical moment. Thus, they were all there to see him off.Without saying a word, Adrian headed all the way down the mountain. Behind him, Nova, who was in Rue's arms, cried as though she could not bear having to part ways with her father.At that moment, under everyone's gazes, Gloria drove over and stopped in front of Adrian. Dressed in tight, black shorts, she got out of her car and stood before him. "I'm going with you."Adrian stopped and looked at her. As their eyes met, he could see how sincere Gloria seemed and how determined she was. Gloria had gotten changed before driving here, putting on leather shorts and a matching fitting black top with a black ja
The only way to help Lucas, Steel, and the others was to send in a small number of elite expendables through a paradrop. Yet, most of the elites at Wyvern Peak had already been sent to Isle 416, so they were going to need a little more time to gather suitable candidates.But Lucas was running short on time.***Adrian and Gloria were about to leave Swallowston. They wanted to get to the biggest Wyvern Peak base in Navia within the shortest amount of time, which was located at Azure Creek. Yet, just as they left One Jewel Road, another car drove in, its driver revealed to be Mya.She immediately got out of her car and ran toward Rue. Anxiously, she asked, "Where's Adrian? Where did he go?"Rue had no idea why Mya was so anxious, so she quickly replied, "He and Gloria just left for Serpent's Haven to help. Why do you ask?""Why didn't you stop him?! He can't go. He mustn't!" Mya exclaimed anxiously.Rue felt her heart drop at that moment. "Why can't he go, Mya?""The elders from
The women all gathered around and said the same thing to Adrian.Gloria glanced at Adrian and said, "What do you think?""I think…let's all go together," Adrian said.As soon as the words fell, the women excitedly jumped up and down. This was their first time truly contributing to Navia.Ivy quickly clapped her hands and shouted, "Let's not waste any more time and get in! It's going to be really dangerous up ahead, but we're not afraid because we will succeed."The women promptly got into the parked car by the roadside, and so did Adrian, his car leading the others to Azure Creek.***Meanwhile, in present-day Windton, the ten powerful houses had been purged, allowing the city to return to normal. There were many people inside Blaze's hotel, constantly talking about Serpent's Haven as they ate.All of this happened while Blaze sat at the counter, quietly watching the news being broadcasted on television. Phoebe, who was pregnant, walked over and asked, "Is something on your min
Adrian was blatantly threatening her. It was clear he would subject her to torment and death if she didn’t agree to his terms. How could such a person be described as reasonable?Renee gritted her teeth, wishing she could punch Adrian and show him her strength.Adrian simply looked at her calmly. “There’s no need to resent me. I’m actually quite agreeable. When things can be resolved, I try to resolve them. As for you, rest assured. During your month of servitude, I won’t make you serve in vain. You’re the princess of Ciawales, correct? It just so happens I have some free time. Let’s head there together.“Also, tell me about the customs and cultures of this world. I’ve been in secluded training for many years and have forgotten much about the outside world,” he lied.Renee was taken aback. Adrian didn’t look much older than her, so how could he be some kind of reclusive expert? His words only left her more puzzled.“How am I supposed to introduce it? Are you not from this world?”
Was Adrian looking for praise? Renee couldn’t help but feel a bit exasperated. She wasn’t sure what Adrian was trying to convey. All his words seemed to point to one thing—that he was her savior, and now she owed him her obedience.To Renee, this was a difficult pill to swallow. After all, she was a princess, and Adrian’s implication was that she should lower herself to him. But under the current circumstances, she had no choice but to bow her head.Though she felt deeply unwilling, Renee could only grit her teeth and respond calmly, “Yes, you saved me. I’m deeply grateful. I promise to repay your kindness when I get the chance.” She locked eyes with Adrian, waiting for his reaction. If Adrian wasn’t satisfied, she truly didn’t know what to do. The valuable items she possessed were limited, consisting mostly of a few life-saving treasures. Beyond that, there wasn’t much on her that was of worth.Adrian, however, narrowed his eyes and said sharply, “Just a few words of thanks? Do y
"Spare me! Otherwise, Divine Reaper won’t let you go!" the leader shouted, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Adrian.The man looked terrifying, exuding a powerful aura. He was using a secret technique, hoping to escape. But with a casual wave of his hand, Adrian created a barrier that blocked the man’s path.Renee, watching from below, was stunned. Divine Reaper… They were the most feared assassin organization in the Spirit Domain, known for their stealthy and deadly methods that instilled fear in everyone.There was a saying across the Spirit Domain: if Divine Reaper marked someone for death, nine out of ten targets would die. If someone survived, it was because they were of an extraordinary and untouchable status. Clearly, her status as the princess of Ciawales wasn’t extraordinary enough to make her exempt from such threats.Adrian smiled and said, “Nice name, but you’ve offended the wrong person. You deserve to die.” He swung his Soul Devouring Sword.A wave of power surged forth, a
"I can't believe it! Is this guy really that terrifying? Can we truly not defeat him?" the leader muttered. He gripped a curved blade, which now glowed with a blood-red light.The others around him also had cold glints in their eyes. They were not about to admit defeat easily. Although Adrian was powerful, they weren’t willing to give up without a fight. Adrian had only been killing intermediary Nascents. He hadn’t even touched the advanced ones yet. Most importantly, their leader was at the peak of the Nascent Stage, making him an incredibly strong and fearsome opponent. This alone was enough to show that their leader had the strength to go toe-to-toe with Adrian. They were confident that Adrian couldn’t defeat their boss, especially with them assisting.Boom, boom, boom!A terrifying shockwave tore through the heavens, leaving the surroundings trembling violently. Adrian’s gaze was sharp, filled with an intense killing intent.“Die!” he shouted.Bam!The leader was struck har
Moreover, the strength Adrian displayed was so overwhelming that it left everyone in disbelief. After all, in the Spirit Realm, the physical body of any immortal was supposed to be relatively fragile, and having a powerful physical body was impossible.The group couldn't quite accept the fact that Adrian was out of their league. Yet, no matter how they tried to make sense of it, it seemed like nothing could change the reality of the situation. One of the black-clad men sneered. "Perhaps this kid's physical strength is enhanced by some kind of secret treasure. Once we kill him and take the treasure, we’ll boost our own power." His words were intended to rally the group as if trying to inspire them to believe they were on the verge of victory. Adrian merely smiled coldly upon hearing this. With a murderous gleam in his eyes, his voice turned cold as he said, "Since you're all so determined to meet your end, don't blame me."Adrian threw another punch, and this time, it was a force
The group's formation suddenly began to shatter. The white light radiated by the formation continued to whip up the surrounding yellow sand."How is this possible?" one of the men gasped in disbelief. This was a powerful barrier set up by several experts in the late Divine Stage, yet it had been destroyed so easily.The leader of the black-clad men sneered. "Hmph! It's just the formation being broken. Most likely it was pure luck for this guy. Don’t be afraid of him."His words caused the others to pause. While his words were meant to reassure them, the reality of the situation was far from simple. It was impossible for them to defeat Adrian, who was proving to be much stronger than anticipated? After all, Adrian’s strength had clearly surpassed that of a typical Divine immortal. Even if he were in the Divine Stage, he had undoubtedly reached the peak. Breaking the formation with ease was impossible unless one was at that level."It's just a bluff," the leader of the black-clad m
Renee felt a sense of helplessness within. As a princess of Ciawales, she was now left pondering a difficult question.Adrian was unaware of Renee’s thoughts. If he had known that Renee was considering fleeing while he was risking his life, he would not have helped her.As the onslaught of attacks descended upon him, Adrian leaped swiftly into the air. The attacks from the black-clad men crashed into him, but Adrian remained unscathed. This caused the group of attackers to freeze in disbelief."What’s going on?" they muttered in shock as they stared at Adrian, who appeared as agile as a panther.At the moment when Adrian leaped into the air, it seemed as though nothing could stop him. His expression remained calm and nonchalant in the face of their attacks."Is this all you’ve got? You’re really that weak. Feel free to unleash everything you’ve got. Don’t hold back," Adrian said, his tone laced with disdain.The black-clad group was stunned by Adrian’s arrogance. Even Renee stood
Adrian smiled as he replied, "Is that so? Well, it seems you're just unlucky. The moment you encountered me, your fate was already sealed."His simple words were filled with provocation, meant to make the group before him admit their defeat. If they didn't, Adrian was determined to make them regret it.The leader of the black-clad men sneered and stepped forward. "How laughable. This is the first time I’ve encountered such an arrogant brat. Do you really think you're some kind of unparalleled genius? I see your strength is only at the Divine Stage. While I can’t quite tell your true level, you shouldn’t be so cocky. Even with your strength, we can overwhelm you with numbers and wear you down. You really don't know when to quit. Now, I’ve changed my mind. Kneel before us, and we’ll spare you."As the leader was talking, his curved blade gleamed with a faint light. The light from the blade seemed to radiate with a dangerous brilliance, causing Adrian’s expression to momentarily shift
"No matter who he is, he's no match for us. I advise you to surrender quietly, Renee," one of the black-clad men said.Clinging to the last flicker of hope, Renee was not willing to give up. She charged toward the barrier, unleashing an attack as she did. The strike hit the barrier, and it trembled violently.At that moment, Adrian’s eyes snapped open. Seeing the situation before him, his expression grew cold.Renee continued her wild assault. As her eyes met Adrian’s, an unexpected surge of panic overtook her.The black-clad pursuers were furious. “Hey, kid up ahead! I suggest you mind your own business. This woman belongs to us. If you want to stay alive, leave now."The voice of the black-clad man was booming, and the sound of it echoed through the desert, proving that these pursuers were no ordinary threat.Adrian’s expression turned even colder. He had no intention of getting involved, but when the others spoke so recklessly, he couldn’t just ignore it. As he slowly rose to