In truth, these opponents had long set up a formation to trap Adrian. However, it had been lying dormant, ready to be activated at any moment. Realizing they couldn’t overpower him, they finally unleashed the formation.Suddenly, a blinding light erupted, and the powerful formation enveloped Adrian instantly. His divine consciousness revealed that this formation had the ability to suppress his cultivation level. It was clear that this formation was no ordinary trap.“Hmph, you think a formation like this can hold me? Break!” Adrian knew the formation was strong, but he refused to submit. He unleashed a tremendous force, his aura expanding rapidly as he attempted to shatter the formation with sheer power.But just as it seemed Adrian might succeed, something strange occurred. A mysterious force emerged from the formation, quickly and completely suppressing him. Under the influence of this force, Adrian found himself unable to access any of his power.This was too strange. It seemed
The powerful sword essence roared across the battlefield, instantly engulfing the enemies.“This is bad!” Realizing the sword formation was upon them, the enemies quickly went on high alert. But they were no match for Adrian. As the endless sword essence rained down, they swung their swords desperately in defense.Clank, clank, clank!Despite their best efforts, they couldn't withstand the relentless assault.After a moment, Freya spoke up, “Mr. Adrian is fighting so hard. I can’t just stand by and watch.”Her figure then flickered like a phantom, weaving gracefully through the enemies. As they struggled to fend off Adrian’s attacks, they were also forced to contend with Freya’s sudden, swift strikes. This relentless assault overwhelmed them, leaving them unable to defend effectively.In no time, most of the enemies were slain. Only the leader remained, realizing he was outmatched and attempting to flee.At that moment, Adrian smiled slightly. “Trying to run? Not so fast!” He g
“That’s true. Other methods might lead to deceit, but this one is the least likely to be deceptive,” Freya answered.But aside from that, Adrian and Freya needed to understand their current situation. By reading the leader’s memories, Adrian learned they were in a maritime immortal region and that the people he had just fought were from a faction called Daemaxim. Their disturbance in the shattered space had alerted Daemaxim, prompting them to send people to hunt Adrian down.“Daemaxim, huh? Interesting...” Adrian mused. Understanding the situation, he said to Freya, “We should split up. We know nothing about this world. If we stay together, we might attract more danger. It’s better to act separately; it makes us less conspicuous and harder for the enemy to detect.”“Mr. Adrian, are you trying to get rid of me?” Freya said, giving him a sultry look, clearly reluctant to part ways.Adrian glanced at her coldly. “If you don’t want to leave, you can stick with me. Since I’m the one who
The black-clad figures, armed with weapons and magical artifacts, were clearly no ordinary troublemakers. As soon as they entered the inn, they began scanning the room as if searching for someone.Adrian recognized these people’s attire as identical to the Daemaxim members he had previously encountered, entirely giving away who had sent them. Adrian was impressed by how quickly Daemaxim mobilized its members. It had been only a short time since he killed those people, and they were already hunting him down.Realizing the danger, Adrian subtly used his powers to alter his appearance as the innkeeper approached the Daemaxims with a cautious smile and asked, “Esteemed guests, what brings you to our humble establishment?”The presence of the Daemaxims had clearly unsettled the inn’s patrons, but the innkeeper dared not confront them directly and only inquired tentatively.One of the Daemaxims, clearly the leader, replied, “An evil outsider immortal came here and killed more than ten of
“Indeed, it is a regretful thing,” someone said.“Regretful? As immortals, we should take it upon ourselves to exterminate evil and uphold justice. Daemaxim has been acting recklessly for too long, and it’s only natural that they face public outrage. I’m actually cheering for this young man and think he’s doing a good job!” a loud-voiced person boomed.However, his words were quickly countered by others in the inn.“A good job? If it means being outcasted, it’s best not to get involved.”“Perhaps there is a way,” a young guest sitting in another corner of the inn spoke up. “I heard that the faraway Purecastle is recruiting apprentices. They haven’t accepted new apprentices for hundreds of years, so their doors being open now must mean something. If that young man truly has the intention, seeking the protection of Purecastle could help him stand against Daemaxim.”“Purecastle…” Upon hearing this name, everyone’s eyes showed a hint of reverence. It was clear that the Purecastle was
The three figures sneered coldly. “Trying to run now? In this remote jungle, no one will come to your rescue.” They began to conjure a swirling mass of daemonic essence in their hands.Seeing their preparations for an attack, the woman slowly closed her eyes, resigning herself to her fate.Suddenly, a surge of sword essence erupted from the depths of the forest. Caught off guard by the unexpected assault, the three hurriedly raised their defenses. They managed to dispel the sword essence and demanded, “Who is it? How dare you interfere? Are you seeking death?”“You said no one would come to save her. Well, here I am. Do you have anything else to say?”As these challenging words echoed through the forest, a powerful figure slowly emerged from the shadows. The man exuded an overwhelming sharpness, and wherever he moved, the daemonic essence dispersed.The woman, who had lost all hope, saw Adrian and felt a glimmer of hope rekindled.Adrian positioned himself in front of her, blocki
Boom!A thunderous sound echoed as the attack struck heavily against the barrier. Thick dust and smoke billowed, but Adrian remained unmoved. The Undersea Sovereigns felt a surge of wariness seeing this scene. The fact that Adrian could remain so calm while blocking such a terrifying attack indicated his considerable strength.Realizing the gravity of the situation, the other two Sovereigns drew their swords, joining their leader. The three blades combined in mid-air, creating thousands of sharp edges that all slashed toward Adrian.“We’ll see if you can withstand our combined attack!”With the three swords launched, the sky seemed to change color. The terrifying aura caused dark clouds to gather, turning the previously clear weather into a gloomy, overcast state. The forest was enveloped in a sudden chilling wind. This was the supreme art of the Undersea Sovereigns: the Heavenly Dark Sword Technique.The woman on the ground was horrified as the environment drastically changed. Th
This seemingly unimpressive young man was certainly extraordinary to provoke such a response from the Undersea Sovereigns. The sword rain he brought roared like a torrential downpour, turning mountains and trees to dust, but this was far from the end.Amid the fierce sword rain, Adrian's calm voice cut through, “Gaze upon true swordsmanship!”At these words, everything fell silent. The sword intent ceased its fury, and the chaotic winds and clouds calmed, as if time itself had stopped. But the eerie calm lasted only a moment before a celestial light erupted. A powerful aura of the holy sword emerged, splitting the heavens and earth like a raging sea. With a single strike, it sliced through the Heavenly Dark Sword Technique!“Damn it, retreat!” the Undersea Sovereigns shouted in shock, instantly shifting from offense to defense.The slashed sword intent transformed into countless barriers before them, trying to block Adrian’s overwhelming sword force. But Adrian striked only when ab
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