“No way! How can there be two of him?” one of the powerful figures exclaimed.The others struggled to come to their senses. They could feel the immense power of Adrian's clone, but the Adrian standing firm amidst the golden light was just as intimidating. They wondered which of the two was more terrifying.Boom!The entire world trembled as terrifying power surged from Adrian's hands, capable of breaking through anything in its path.“Don’t be scared! He’s just bluffing! Let’s charge at him and finish him off! He’s exhausted by now and can’t possibly take us all on!” a voice echoed from the shadows.Everyone heard the voice, but they couldn’t pinpoint who had spoken. There were only two possibilities. The person was so powerful they chose to remain hidden, or they were simply a cowardly agitator.In response, Adrian let out a cold laugh. “How utterly ridiculous. You’re nothing but a coward for hiding in the dark. If you’ve got the guts, come out and face me. Why lurk in the shado
The figure in the shadows fell silent. Just when everyone thought they wouldn’t speak again, the voice coldly stated, “People like you block everyone’s path. This spiritual treasure doesn’t belong to you alone. Let’s band together to eliminate him. He’s far too arrogant and continues to obstruct our quest.”Greg’s words surprised everyone. Moments ago, he had been insufferably haughty. Yet now, he was seeking their cooperation, leaving them feeling uneasy. Some wondered if Greg had ulterior motives. A proud individual like him wouldn’t normally lower himself to ask for help, which made his sudden change in tone seem suspicious.Seeing their hesitation, Tyron felt a surge of anger.Adrian sneered. “Bunch of fools. He just wants to use you. Once he’s done, he’ll slaughter you all. Do you really trust someone like that?” His tone was ominous, causing the crowd to shift uneasily.An elder among them frowned and said, “I won’t be part of this fight. I’ll just watch. You can all settle t
Upon hearing these words, everyone’s expressions darkened. They sensed the situation was about to take a turn for the worse, filling them with unease. Attacking Adrian now seemed like a risk with unimaginable consequences. After all, they had witnessed how easily he took down a Nascent in just a few moves.No one wanted to meet the same fate, but the thought of letting Adrian claim such a powerful spirit treasure for himself was unbearable. So, they waited, hoping for an opening.Greg quickly understood their thoughts, a sharp glint forming in his eyes. This was the perfect setup. If the crowd attacked Adrian, he could strike at the last moment and crush Adrian underfoot, but he couldn’t act alone. He wasn’t that sure of himself. Adrian’s strength was terrifying, and the energy fluctuations from his earlier display had made that clear to everyone.Suddenly, the sound of concealed daggers slicing through the air interrupted the tension. No one saw who threw them, but the weapons shot
Greg’s sole focus was to kill Adrian, determined to claim his head. "Damn you! I’d like to see how you escape now. If you want this spirit treasure, then go to hell for it!" His voice rang out with fury.Adrian responded with a cold laugh. "Do you really think you're guaranteed to win?"From Adrian’s perspective, Greg was far too confident. Did the latter really believe he had what it took to defeat him? Even with a crowd charging at him, Adrian didn’t flinch.Tyron, standing nearby, couldn’t fathom what Adrian was thinking. In such a fierce and terrifying situation, most would have fled. But Adrian remained calm, facing everything head-on. His composure was beyond what anyone could understand.With a flash of killing intent in his eyes, Adrian said, "Tyron, stay behind me. It won’t take long to deal with these ants."Tyron froze, uncertain about what Adrian had up his sleeve. He wondered whether Adrian could really take on the overwhelming number of enemies before them.The crow
At that moment, they all felt the terrifying power surrounding them. Adrian looked like a demonic god, wielding an invincible force that left everyone paralyzed with dread. Suspended in mid-air, his body glowed with brilliant golden light intertwined with streaks of green, amplifying the fearsome aura that gripped the onlookers. None of them had anticipated his true power, and as they watched in horror, their fear only grew.Unbeknownst to most, Adrian had already launched an attack from another direction. Greg, quick to notice, was startled and shouted in alarm, “This scoundrel! He’s planning a sneak attack!”Turning to counter the strike, Greg sensed the unusual nature of Adrian’s movements, while the rest remained oblivious to the imminent danger. But it was too late. Adrian had already initiated another attack from a different angle, creating the illusion that there were two of him. The crowd was horrified by the sight."How is this possible? Isn’t there already one of him over
At this moment, Greg was consumed by frustration. No matter how hard he speculated, he couldn't comprehend what Adrian had experienced. Fueled by anger, he charged madly toward Adrian. In Greg's mind, eliminating Adrian was imperative. He couldn’t shake off the humiliation he had suffered at Adrian’s hands.Adrian’s nonchalance only intensified Greg's resolve. He understood that between him and Adrian, only one could emerge as the true chosen one. Conflicts often ended with one side utterly defeated. The first to show weakness would be deemed inferior, destined for a miserable fate.As violent energy shook the corridor, Adrian observed the group with a calm, faint smile in his eyes. Suddenly, his expression shifted. He sensed something unsettling in the corridor. Surprise flickered across his face.He hadn't anticipated such fluctuations in this passageway. It seemed staying here much longer wasn't wise. But the others, blind to the disturbance, continued their frenzied assault on h
After all, geniuses tend to be vengeful. If a formidable talent like Adrian chose to seek retribution, it would spell endless trouble for everyone involved. The reality was clear—offending Adrian would lead to unimaginable consequences. He was not someone to be trifled with. If they dared to challenge him, the outcome would be dire. They would either die, or he would.Adrian’s gaze was icy, filled with fury. From his perspective, those before him would have to pay dearly for their actions.“What a bunch of idiots! Now I'll show you my true power!” With that declaration, Adrian threw a punch with nothing but his bare hands, relying solely on his physical strength to confront the crowd.In an instant, three versions of Adrian merged into one, while the distant figure of him vanished. Greg sneered coldly upon witnessing Adrian's three separate forms coalesce into one.“Hmph! I knew his power was limited. That earlier attack must have drained him, leaving him much weaker now,” Greg pro
This feeling… It was usually something he inflicted on others. Greg couldn’t understand why he was experiencing it now, and he stared at Adrian in disbelief.‘What’s happening to him? Why is this happening?’ he thought.The power radiating from Adrian was terrifying, and Greg realized he was no match for him. Once this thought crossed the latter’s mind, it felt impossible to shake. His expression darkened further, his desire to kill Adrian burning even brighter.“What a bunch of trash, especially you. What’s wrong? Are you scared? Keep going!” Adrian taunted, clearly not satisfied yet. His eyes, filled with killing intent, scanned the crowd for someone to challenge.The crowd grimaced, their anger rising. Adrian’s arrogance made them want to kill him, and Greg felt particularly targeted. If he didn’t step up now, he would lose all his dignity. Everyone was looking at him with strange expressions. After all, he had been the loudest earlier. Yet after just one clash, he seemed to hav
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