At the same time, inside Bloody Rose.Carlos was sitting in the office when he received an emergency communication. “Mr. Carlos, our radar has detected more than twenty helicopters appearing on the west side about a thousand meters away. We don’t know who the incomers are.”“What?” Carlos furrowed his eyebrows. “Could it be people from Novemton? Dispatch my order at once. Send out a thousand killers to investigate the situation and report to me the findings immediately!” he shouted.Upon saying that, Carlos walked toward the command center in a rush.***In the forest, Mya asked while she was lying with her chest on the ground, “Can we begin, Legate?”Adrian held the binoculars and shook his head. “Stand down for the time being. Bloody Rose has already noticed our presence so Carlos will most certainly send out his subordinates to investigate. We’ll take action then.”“Yes, sir,” answered the group.Adrian said, “Gale, can you pinpoint the accurate location of Bloody Rose’s com
Everyone was on high alert, staring straight at Bloody Rose’s hall.They could instantly level Bloody Rose to the ground if they adopted extreme measures to attack the place. However, Adrian refused to sacrifice those innocent women who were coerced to join Bloody Rose. Hence, the operation was a rescue operation.It was a mission to acquire bertrandium with its premise being a rescue operation.***“Ten!”“Nine!”“Eight!”“Seven!”Everyone was lying on their chests behind the rocks in the forest when they heard the countdown from their communicator.On the other side, Gale raised his right hand high in the air. “Everyone is ready, Legate. We’re locking onto Bloody Rose’s hub now. The battle is about to begin.”“Stay on high alert.”“The preparations are complete.”Convincing voices were heard coming from the communicators constantly. Everyone held their breath and waited for the countdown to end.At this very moment, Carlos was watching the computer screen before him with
“Seven!”“Run! Run now! Get out of here!” roared Carlos.“Five!”“Oh no… Oh no…” Carlos was stunned to the spot.The command center was in chaos. Everyone stood up as they screamed and scurried in a panic.“It’s too late!”“It’s too late!”Someone roared. Carlos’ mouth was agape and his expression was filled with fear. He roared, “How is this happening? No! I was wrong! I was wrong! Beg Wyvern Peak to stop at once. We’ll withdraw our troops from Serpent’s Haven—”Boom!A violent explosion was heard as flares burst into the sky, lighting up the surrounding area. Bloody Rose’s hub was drowned in a sea of fire following the series of explosion noises. All the bodies were torn into shreds by the violent impact.“Go!”At the same time, Adrian stood up and roared following the explosion of Bloody Rose’s hub.“Sisters…”“Go!”Dressed in her military outfit, Ivy took the lead by somersaulting across the ground and running straight toward Bloody Rose. Eira, Jenine, Nyssa, Icelyn
“Fire in the hole!”Gale dispatched the order once again.Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!Thirty seconds later, loud explosion noises were heard coming from the areas surrounding Bloody Rose’s stronghold. Explosions took place at the coordinates Gale had stated. Bloody Rose’s killers were drowned in a sea of fire from the explosion one by one. Flames raged, dust filled the air, and a cloud of smoke floated over the battlefield.“This is it. Everyone, cover for Ivy and Eira’s squads at full force so that they can enter Bloody Rose!” shouted Adrian.“Attack!”“Get them!”Boom, boom, boom!The gunfire was relentless. Alan, Blaze, Gloria, and Mya jumped out from behind the obstacle and ran toward Bloody Rose. Unrelenting gunshots were heard and bodies collapsed to the ground one by one. Some of Bloody Rose’s killers were shot as soon as they ran out. Some were eliminated while searching for cover.“Incoming from the east! One hundred and seventy-eight degrees!” shouted Emily.“F*ck! Ever
“Provide fire support in the east, south, and north so the enemy will mistake it for us coming in great numbers. We’ll lure out a large number of enemies from Bloody Rose, block their escape route, and kill them. This way, Ivy and the others will face one less danger.”Upon hearing that, Gale replied, “All right, I understand.” He turned his head and said to the person next to him, “Paralyze all of Bloody Rose’s systems, control system, and network system. Provide fire support to the east, south, and north.”“Yes, sir!”Wyvern Peak’s people quickly sprung into action.On the battlefield, Ivy and Eira’s voices were heard constantly.Ivy said, “We’ve successfully entered Bloody Rose and there are no casualties.”Eira said, “Entered Bloody Rose. No casualties.”Adrian said, “Ivy, Eira, I’ll cut Bloody Rose’s power for five minutes. The time will be for you to get ready. We’ll reconnect the power supply after five minutes.”“Message received.”“Understood.”Adrian stood on the mo
The battle was relentless, and Bloody Rose’s chaotic situation was unprecedented. No one expected Wyvern Peak to launch an immediate and swift attack on them.The latter half of the night was cold with piercing wind. Adrian continued to stand on the mountaintop and quietly looked at everything before him. Voices occasionally came through his communicator.Ivy said, “We’ve entered underground level two, but Jenine is injured from a shot in the leg.”Upon hearing her report, Adrian asked, “What’s the extent of her injury? Can she walk?”“I don’t think so. She’s losing too much blood. We’ve decided that one of us will stay to care for her while the rest continues with the mission,” said Ivy.“All right,” replied Adrian.Meanwhile, Jenine’s voice was heard saying, “I’m sorry for burdening the others, Legate.”Adrian said, “Don’t say that. You’ll be fine, Jenine.“Everyone else, continue with the mission.”“Yes, sir!”Ivy and her squad continued with their mission. Adrian had no c
Gloria looked at her and asked, "Eternity, correct?"The woman looked at Gloria and said, "After all that trouble you went through to reclaim your life, are you trying to die again?""I wouldn't be so sure about that. After all, you might be the one to die in the end," Gloria replied."I thought you people from Wyvern Peak would be formidable. Turns out you're all nothing more than a brainless bunch of glass cannons. Especially War Legate Draco. He's such a careless man. I doubt he even knew how he was killed."It was Eternity who caused the explosion just now. The unexpected force leveled the entire mountain, so naturally, it would only be common sense for Adrian to die. After all, he was standing at the mountaintop. What surprised Eternity was how easily she had eliminated the strongest war legate throughout Wyvern Peak's history.'Looks like they're all nothing more than a bunch of weaklings.'Yet, Eternity's statement only caused Gloria to smile."If you could actually kill
The woman in front of Adrian had perfect facial features.'She's definitely not an outlander and a bona fide Navian!'At that moment, the woman's eyes glimmered with grief, or perhaps hatred. She coldly stared at Adrian as though she had an endless grudge against him. After she wiped the blood from her lips, she drew out another dagger from her suit. It was clear that she had steeled herself to fight Adrian until one of them was dead.Adrian frowned. ‘She seems to be prone to using the same tactics. If memory serves me right, this is the second time she has found someone to impersonate her.’A ball of fury grew inside of him. It was clear that the woman he was facing at that moment was not the real Eternity.Adrian immediately spoke through his communicator and said, "Ivy, Eira, Eternity may already have entered Bloody Rose through some other route. Keep your eyes peeled."Ivy responded, "Understood."Adrian said nothing more after that. Instead, he quietly looked at the woman b
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