As soon as Gale finished speaking, Crystal raised her head and looked at him and Titan."Please have a seat. Both of you," she said.Gale and Titan sat down."You four are the only aces I have right now. If all four of you leave Navia to go rescue the others at Serpent's Haven, Luposia, Shaydon, Excenom, Hangton, and the other countries in the outlands may attack us at the natural moat. What do you propose I do then? Who do you think would be able to face them?Crystal's words left Gale and Titan stunned."We still have three godkings, five dragon warriors, and ten dragon knights on standby. I'm sure they'd be able to defend the natural moat even if we're not around, "Gale said."Putting aside the fact they’ll be hard to mobilize to the natural moat, even if they could be, wouldn't that mean the places they were originally in charge of protecting would be left empty? I'd prefer not to mobilize them unless absolutely necessary," Crystal replied.The first elder nodded in agreemen
Everyone in the conference room seemed enlightened upon hearing this.Crystal had a sudden realization, and her expression showed she understood what was happening. She exclaimed in surprise, "Adrian intends to paradrop into Serpent's Haven during the heavy fog in two days?""That's right.” The first elder nodded. "I understand how Draco thinks, he never goes into a battle unprepared. More accurately, he's always prepared for something. He must've already realized something a long time ago and began coming up with countermeasures."Crystal took a deep breath and said, "Relying on the heavy fog to paradrop into Serpent's Haven is indeed a great idea. But will there really be fog in the early morning two days from now? Can we trust our weather forecast?""There's an eighty-five percent chance it'll work… It’d be more accurate to say that Draco already realized this, but that day will be his only chance.""Let's hope he'll pull off another miracle.”Crystal decided to place all of h
“With fiery ambition, we raise our swords high. Defying the Gods, we challenge the netherworld's might. As far as my eyes can see, the stars and moon are cast away. A mighty roar shakes the heavens and earth into disarray. With a single step, chaos reclaims its sway, and all creatures return to primordial clay.”This was a song released by Wyvern Peak during the Battle of Azure Creek. It instantly became the heart and soul of all the soldiers of Wyvern Peak. The mighty aspirations of Wyvern Peak were contained within the song—the heroic spirits daring to fight in heaven and earth.Adrian entered Azure Creek, accompanied by the resounding war song. It eventually faded when he arrived at Azure Creek University, where Wyvern Peak Azure Creek’s headquarters had been built behind the university.This was the largest base aside from Wyvern Hall in the outlands.***At that moment, news of War Legate Draco's arrival spread widely throughout Azure Creek University. Many students were stan
Soon, Serpent’s Haven located on the northwest of Isle 416 on Sant Sea showed up. The island did not belong to any outland organization, boosting a lush rainforest and its own unique ecosystem. There were all sorts of different wildlife living on the island.In view of Lucas and Steel’s capability, the troop would not be easily eliminated by the Eight Hollows despite being trapped in Serpent’s Haven. Hence, Adrian still had some time.***The map of Serpent’s Haven appeared on the screen.Adrian studied the enlarged map quietly and memorized the topography and all the routes of the island. At the same time, he observed the maritime space around Serpent’s Haven. Every part of the environment here could possibly increase his success rate in winning the battle.“You’re still studying it huh?”A woman’s voice came from behind Adrian, and the formally-dressed Mya walked into the room from the outside. She had come for him.Seeing Mya walk into the room, Adrian said, “Are you here to
Adrian furrowed his eyebrows and looked toward Mya. “The Eight Hollows and Dragon Peak are on the island. Do you think that it’s wise to bring along a burdensome person when we can hardly fend for ourselves?”“I won’t be a burden,” Lena said as she adjusted her glasses. “I know the patterns and habits of the flora and fauna on the island. Moreover, I’ve worked in a biology research lab for a very long time. I can perform basic surgeries and wound dressing and as such can act as the field doctor of your troop.”Adrian beckoned Lena to continue speaking.She added, “My participation will increase the success rate of the rescue. There are many highly venomous creatures living on the island such as the Blonde Serpent. The most crucial factor when it comes to jungle warfare is the topography. There’s a saying that favorable timing, geographical condition, and teamwork are the deciding factors of a winning battle. In that sense, I serve as your geographical condition.“I understand the p
Adrian raised his head ever so slightly and quietly looked at the woman standing before him upon hearing her unexpected remark.Lena said with a determined expression, “My father is Battle Warrior Lucas’ subordinate and is also on the island. He’s the only family I have left in this world. I can’t live without him.”Adrian was rather surprised. He had not expected Lena to have such a life experience. “What is your father’s name?” he asked.“His name is Cesar Williams, and his moniker is Rage.”Upon hearing that, Mya said, “I’m acquainted with Rage. He’s an important person working under Lucas. He was even involved in the Battle of Azure Creek.”Adrian thought about it and rejected Lena, saying, “Since your father is on the island, that’s all the more reason I can’t bring you along. I won’t be able to justify it to your father if something happens to you.”“My mother passed away when I was young and hence am very close with my father. He’s serving Wyvern Peak while I’m working at
At four in the afternoon, Adrian left the office and came to the base square. Gloria, Ivy, Mya, Lena, and the other women were there familiarizing themselves with the equipment. He approached them and was to announce that he would be going over their battle strategy tonight.But upon spotting Adrian, Max walked from a nearby area and called out, “Legate!”Adrian stopped in his tracks.“Twenty-one people came from Windton to take part in the mission. They just arrived on base.”“I believe that should be Blaze and the others. Bring them to me,” Adrian said.“Yes, sir.”Soon, twenty-one men in Wyvern Peak’s battle suits walked over with long strides from a distance led by Blaze. They appeared extremely calm and exuded vague, murderous intents.“Blaze.“Alan.“Inviz.”“Greetings, War Legate Draco!” the twenty-one men called out in unison.Adrian turned around and his gaze landed on Blaze and the others. Frankly, he was rather surprised by their arrival. He asked, “Why are you al
The sky soon darkened, and Azure Creek was lit up brightly.Adrian arrived at the base’s meeting room ten minutes before eight. Gloria, Mya, Eira, Jenine, and the other women arrived in succession. Blaze, Alan, Inviz, Divine, and the men arrived soon after. Lena was there as well, and Max strode into the room.The crowd walked into the office and sat down on the sofas. Noticing that everyone had arrived, Adrian said, “Have you familiarized yourself with the Tempest-1? How did you find the experience?”Adrian then asked Ivy and the women, “What do you think?”“In truth, the Tempest-1 is similar to Bloody Rose’s aircraft. We’ve flown Bloody Ultimafighter so the Tempest F-1 is not a problem,” answered Ivy.Adrian nodded. “How about you, Lena? Have you memorized the basic operations of the glider?” He looked toward her.“Mya has shown me the ropes and I’ve memorized them.”Adrian said, “Remember that this rescue operation is much more dangerous than the ones we’ve experienced in the
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