“How is this possible?” Edgar watched in sheer horror as Adrian’s sword seemed to shatter the very fabric of space. The scene unfolding before him was too strange to believe, yet it was happening right before his eyes. The blade seemed to tear through space, arriving ominously behind Edgar, who was left in utter disbelief. Desperate, Edgar raised his own sword to block the incoming attack. Clang! Clang! Clang! The impact echoed as Edgar’s sword was violently knocked aside, sent flying in an instant. The sheer force was staggering, and Edgar’s face darkened as he observed the terrifying power of Adrian’s sword. Ordinary swords couldn’t cut through the air like this, but Adrian’s blade proved it could.It was only then Edgar realized that Adrian’s power was on a whole other level. Struggling to comprehend, he demanded, “How can you be so strong?” Adrian simply smiled. “It’s nothing special. You call yourself invincible, yet you’ve never seen the true world outside. What right do
Observing the scene before him, Adrian smiled calmly and said, “Trying to defend yourself? I already told you this is the end of the line for you. Why don’t you believe me?” Edgar was furiously swinging his sword, unwilling to believe Adrian could deliver a killing blow. He felt confident he could block all of Adrian’s attacks.But just as Adrian finished speaking, a wave of chaotic power erupted around them. His energy surged, making the very air tremble. The entire space seemed to quiver, and Adrian’s gaze grew sharper as he said, “This ends now.” The dozen or so Soul Devouring Swords rushing toward Edgar vanished into thin air, leaving only a single, true Soul Devouring Sword to appear right above his head. This blade radiated an intense, dark energy while hurtling down toward Edgar with deadly precision. Edgar was horrified and desperately tried to evade, but it was too late. Crash! The raging Soul Devouring Sword struck down, crushing with immense force. Edgar was paral
Edgar's eyes widened in utter disbelief as he looked at Adrian. He couldn’t fathom how Adrian could be so powerful. Before he could fully grasp what was happening, the force of Adrian’s sword and fists were already crashing into his body. “H-How are you this strong?" Edgar stammered, finally realizing how ignorant he was. Confronted with Adrian’s swordsmanship, he felt all his skills were weak and insignificant. However, there was no answer for him. Boom!A wave of violent power erupted. Adrian didn’t relent in his assault. After all, Edgar had insisted on challenging him to a life-and-death duel. Therefore, Adrian saw no reason to hold back.The Soul Devouring Sword transformed into countless streaks of energy, each one piercing through Edgar’s body. "Aahhh!!" Edgar’s scream filled the air as he felt his strength rapidly slipping away. Desperately, he roared, “No! I won’t die like this!” However, there was nothing he could do other than wait for a merciless end. In his final
Adrian’s gaze sharpened as he replied, “Is that so? Just because we’re at the same level doesn’t mean we’re equals. Let’s keep moving. It seems you’ve had quite a turbulent journey.”Renee looked at Adrian with a helpless expression because his words were undeniably true. Her journey had indeed been full of endless obstacles, especially with the Crown Prince attempting to kill her. "Are we still heading to Ciawales?” Renee asked.Despite the dangers, Adrian still intended to go to Ciawales, leaving Renee puzzled. She even felt a bit hesitant and considered turning back. As she considered it, Adrian casually replied, “Why wouldn’t we? I said I’d get you back safely, and I’ll see it through. No one can stop us.” His tone was calm, filled with a kind of unwavering confidence.Renee looked at Adrian with a mix of shock and admiration, not understanding why he was so resolute. There were easier paths to take, yet he chose the difficult one. She couldn’t quite grasp Adrian’s determina
After dealing with Edgar, the pair left the area.Meanwhile, in a grand hall within Ciawales, a man sat high upon a throne. His gaze was sharp and piercing. Suddenly, a man dressed in black rushed in, his steps quick and filled with urgency. He seemed flustered and a bit overwhelmed. “Your Highness, I regret to report that the mission has failed,” he said, bowing. Hearing this, the man on the throne, the crown prince of Ciawales Justin Wagner, was filled with rage. “Both teams failed? How could this be? Does that girl have some extraordinary protector by her side?” Justin asked furiously, “Wasn’t it thoroughly investigated? The strongest among her entourage was only at the later Divine Stage. How could the mission fail? Even Edgar had failed too?"Trembling as he knelt, the man dared not raise his head. “Yes, Your Highness. We found Edgar's corpse alone in a desolate area." Justin’s expression darkened. He hadn’t expected Renee to have such a powerful ally. "Very well. Call
Renee was unaware of any danger nearby as Adrian unleashed a flurry of hidden weapons from his hands. Swish, swish, swish!Thud, thud, thud!"Aaah!”Screams filled the air as assassins around them fell to the ground one by one. Renee looked on and she was shocked as she realized that Adrian had dispatched numerous killers behind them without her even noticing. Adrian smiled calmly. “Looks like it’s going to be a long road with quite a few fights ahead.” With a casual wave, Adrian collected the souls of the fallen assassins into his palm. Though the assassins’ soul power was weak, he believed that even the smallest resource could be useful. Watching Adrian’s remarkable display, Renee was filled with awe. She knew he was powerful, but seeing his immense strength firsthand was an entirely different experience. "No need to be shocked,” Adrian said. “These people came knocking on our door. It’s quite convenient.” Renee was at a loss for words. She understood that in the Spiri
With a swift motion of his hand, Adrian launched a powerful strike and sent the attack flying toward the distant creature. "Rrrraaagh!" The massive beast let out an agonizing roar and crumpled to the ground. Adrian's sharp gaze turned cold as he muttered, "Hmph! This is what you get for trying to ambush me." Renee shot Adrian a bewildered look. She truly didn’t know how to respond. But before she could do anything, a terrifying ancient beast suddenly charged toward them. "What the hell?" Renee gasped, eyes wide.Without hesitation, Adrian drew his sword. It transformed into a brilliant streak of light, cutting through the air with incredible force. The beast surged forward in a frenzied charge. Adrian’s actions had pushed it past its tolerance. However, Adrian remained calm facing its attack.With a casual swing of his sword, Adrian’s strike landed forcefully across the beast’s spine. Without missing a beat, he followed up with a devastating punch, launching it directly tow
Renee’s face turned pale, filled with horror. “That’s an Azure Naga! It possesses the bloodline of a dragon! Be careful!”This warning left Adrian momentarily stunned, but then a wave of killing intent emanated from him. The air vibrated with a terrifying power that seemed capable of obliterating everything. The entire sky and earth quaked under its force.Boom, boom, boom!The ground-shaking tremors grew louder as the massive Azure Naga surged forward. Its aura pulsed intensely, making it look all the more frightening. The beast’s enormous body and sweeping tail lashed out like a thunderstorm.Seeing the colossal creature charging at him, Adrian’s eyes flashed with killing intent. He said, “I advise you to back off, big buy. Don’t blame me for being merciless if you don’t.” His voice was ice-cold, laced with an unending stream of murderous intent. Although the Azure Naga was indeed formidable, to Adrian, it was simply courting death.Boom, boom, boom!Violent energy shot into th