As Adrian was flying back to Silverboa City, the sky gradually lit up.Upon returning to Quintin's mansion, Adrian found him pacing anxiously in the courtyard.When he saw Adrian return, he sighed with relief. He then stepped forward and asked, "Mr. Adrian, what happened?"Adrian waved his hand and said, "Let's not stand here and talk. Rozi, you look exhausted. Go back to your room and rest.""But I—" Just when Rozi was about to say something, Adrian interrupted, "I know you're worried about me, but go back to your room and rest for now."Rozi nodded and returned to her room.Adrian turned to look at Quintin and said, "Mr. Quintin, we shouldn't talk here. Let's go to study. I have something to tell you."In the study, Quintin listened to everything that had happened. However, he remained calm and composed. He squinted and stroked his beard.After pondering for a while, he calmly said, "Actually, in the previous few battles, I suspected that the enemy might have individuals with
Adrian had no choice but to search through the ground from the sky. This approach was somewhat crude, and luck played a significant role. It could take days or nights to find anything, but Adrian had no other options at the moment.However, fortune favored him, and he spotted someone in just over half a day.A woman dressed in elegant dark clothing swiftly glided through the air as if she were a nimble swallow darting through a forest. Her attire stood out starkly against the snowy landscape.'This woman seems to be an immortal, considering her thin clothing. I hope she knows about Mystic Elixir,' Adrian thought, feeling relieved to encounter another immortal.Even if she was not from Mystic Elixir, someone navigating the icy plains like this should have knowledge of its general location.Adrian descended rapidly toward the ground without hesitation. However, as soon as he touched down, the woman suddenly vanished from his sight. A chill ran down his spine when he was wondering wh
Adrian surveyed his surroundings but still could not detect any traces of the woman.After a moment of contemplation, he said, "I'm Adrian. May I know who you are? If I've offended you unknowingly, I hope you can reveal yourself so that I can apologize to you personally." After revealing his name, Adrian remained on guard. He did not know the woman's background, so it was wise to be prepared. Even with his formidable skills, he knew the world harbored countless powerful individuals who could effortlessly end his life. Therefore, he decided to escape immediately when something went wrong.Honestly, Adrian felt a bit tense. The woman he had just encountered was powerful, and he had not encountered many true experts in his dealings. Most of the high-level immortals he knew were friends with no harmful intentions. As such, how could he not feel nervous facing an unknown, skilled practitioner?After a while, a mysterious voice echoed. "So you are Adrian. I've heard about you. They say
Adrian could feel that Cherise was still on her guard when she was talking to him. It seemed that apprentices of these major factions were uniformly cautious when encountering unknown individuals.That being said, he felt relieved upon confirming that she was from Mystic Elixir. At least she was not an enemy."Just calling me Adrian will do. After all, I'm younger than you. I've come here today to report an important matter to Lady Atlas Xanthos. Cherise was taken aback. "What significant matter would prompt you to directly report to Supreme Master Atlas? She's usually in seclusion and rarely meets guests."Adrian replied, "I'm aware of that, so I would like to inquire about the current person in charge of the faction's affairs.""Currently, the person overseeing our faction's affairs is Mistress Callista Halmi. As long as it doesn't concern the secrets of our faction, you can report anything to her."Adrian was overjoyed and said, "In that case, please introduce me to her."Ch
"Under normal circumstances, it's used to protect the sanctuary from being invaded by outsiders. At the same time, it serves as the pathway for outsiders to enter the sanctuary."At my level, I can only control one of the pathways with the artifact manipulation spell. Even the elders can only control two or three of them at most."But it's said that Supreme Master Atlas can turn the neon aurorae into a path with a snap of the fingers. The scene of such power is just beyond my imagination!"As it turned out, the Mystic Elixir apprentices must have mastered the artifact manipulation spell to leave the faction. This was actually the measure taken by the faction to protect its apprentices.Without a certain level of attainment, leaving the faction would be tantamount to courting death. After all, the world was a dangerous place, and one would not be able to survive without the ability to defend oneself.Those who had mastered the artifact manipulation spell could use it to manipulate
After a moment, the two arrived at a mountain peak. The summit of this mountain had a flat platform as if its peak had been deliberately leveled.On top of the mountain stood an ancient and elegant pavilion, and the plaque of the pavilion bore two large words: Hawk Pavilion.Cherise led Adrian into the pavilion and said to him, "Mr. Adrian, there are rules within Mystic Elixir. Those who haven't been invited here by an elder aren't allowed to step inside. Please rest for a while here in this pavilion, where all guests are welcome. I'll go find Mistress Callista."After saying that, Cherise beckoned, and an apprentice promptly came over with water and other beverages.Adrian smiled and replied, "No problem at all. I'll wait right here."After that, he picked up a cup of tea from the tray, thanked the apprentice, and began to savor it. This tea was a vibrant green, and even though its leaves were immersed in water, they still seemed as fresh as if they had just been plucked from a
Callista persuaded Cherise to leave her and Adrian alone and then said, "I've heard Cherise's account of the situation. We're not concerned about the war between the Altalune Kingdom and the Dragon Dynasty. The Altalune Kingdom is so tiny that they're no match for the Dragon Dynasty. What we need to be wary of is the Church of Netherphos."Adrian was somewhat surprised. Being a seasoned immortal, Callista saw through the intricacies and stakes involved with just a few words."Is the mysterious cult called the Church of Netherphos? May I know more about its origin and why it should be so guarded against?" he asked.Callista nodded. "Yes, in fact, I haven't personally encountered this cult, but I've come across records about it in the library of the faction that documents various strange occurrences in the world. From your description, it is undoubtedly the Church of Netherphos..."The Church of Netherphos was a peculiar organization that had become popular in the western continents.
Callista looked at Adrian and felt that this young man was indeed extraordinary. She had once asked Val about the kind of person Adrian was.However, Val's response had not helped much as she could not say for sure either.In the eyes of Callista, this young man had an excellent temperament, neither arrogant nor self-deprecating, and possessed a personality suitable for practicing immortality. Moreover, deep within him, there was a wild and untamed nature. He would not accept defeat, let alone be discouraged easily.When facing certain situations, he would rather choose slaughtering to resolve them. When dealing with people like the Church of Netherphos, if one were to constantly shy away from the issue, it would not lead to compromise but destruction instead.When facing such individuals, the only option was to use a more resolute approach to subdue them in one fell swoop!This was something Adrian realized early on. Some people must be thoroughly intimidated to prevent trouble.