Adrian felt as if everything within him had been drained, and his soul soared with a powerful force that shot straight into the clouds.Adrian witnessed a pure white pillar of light spraying out from his body, reaching into the sky.Suddenly, Val exclaimed, "This is... This is a blood-sacrificial technique of the dark arts! Quickly stop him!"Adrian's radiance flickered as a wave of energy shot out, heading straight for Father Reth. Meanwhile, Val, realizing the danger, waved her sleeve and sent a sword essence slashing down.The might of the Frost Crystal Divine Sword was formidable. Val felt as if Adrian had transformed into a colossal emperor as he slashed directly at Father Reth.The air quivered with a tearing sound.In that instant, Father Reth was torn in half, blood spraying into the air. However, the blood swiftly evaporated, leaving no trace. This was the power of the Frost Crystal Divine Sword!Val watched in utter shock as Adrian seemed to change into a different per
In Val's consciousness, a sudden shattering sensation reached her. It was as if her artifacts were enduring a fierce assault from the white light, and she felt the pain as if it were happening to her.Although activating two artifacts simultaneously had already exceeded the limits of an ordinary person, she didn't stop and endured with gritted teeth.Suddenly, her consciousness was severed, and her mind instantly became blank. All connections with her artifacts seemed to vanish.The shockwaves swept her several yards away, crashing heavily to the ground."Ah!" Val spat out a mouthful of blood, feeling as if her entire body was engulfed in flames. Every vein in her body seemed to be burning. Her strength appeared to dissipate.However, she didn't collapse.Struggling to prop herself up, Val attempted to rush toward the white light, but the powerful shockwaves repeatedly threw her far away. Each attempt left more scars on her body. With her strength, she couldn't even approach the
This was a very young man dressed in a robe adorned with gold, silver, and diamonds. He wore an exceptionally noble crown, currently in a state of closed-eye meditation, seemingly immersed in an endless slumber. He was the sole leader of the church, the Netherduke."My lord, Father Reth has actually died! The church's Altalune branch has also been crushed by the immortals of the Dragon Dynasty!"A priest hurriedly ran over, visibly flustered.The Netherduke's body remained motionless. Only his slightly closed eyes slowly opened. "Mattheo, there's no need to panic. I sensed this matter a long time ago."The Netherduke's voice was extremely gentle, capable of soothing any restless and anxious soul."What should be our next plan?" Mattheo asked.The Netherduke replied, "I already know who killed Reth. Send a warrior group to capture that person alive. I want to personally pass judgment on him."Mattheo exclaimed, "Father Reth released a full-force attack before his death, using the
Upon learning of this matter, Emperor Fraener promptly made a decision, rewarding Honorius, Quintin, and Zane.This should have been a joyous occasion, but the faces of the three showed no signs of happiness. Throughout the entire Silverboa City, especially the Guthries mansion, an air of gloom hung over as everyone knew that Adrian unfortunately perished in that battle. Quintin was melancholic all day long, while Rozi was seen with tear-stained cheeks.Val remained unconscious, and since Quintin and the others didn't know Mystic Elixir's location, they couldn't send her back to her faction. All they could do was arrange for people to take good care of her.It wasn't until three days later that a woman in white, elegant and ethereal, arrived in Silverboa City.She strolled along the streets, exuding an otherworldly aura. Those who caught sight of her became enamored with her celestial beauty. Numerous onlookers were tempted to approach and initiate a conversation. However, upon n
Luna waved her hand and said, "Ordinary medicines cannot heal Val's injuries. This is her own fate, foreseen by Supreme Master Atlas. Don't blame yourselves. Even if it had nothing to do with Adrian, we would have sent Val to investigate that church."As for compensation... There's no need for that. Thank you for taking care of Val these days. As a token of gratitude, Supreme Master Atlas has a message for you."Quintin was accompanying Luna on the way to Val's room. Upon hearing that, he stopped at the door and asked, "What message?"Luna smiled gently. "Mr. Quintin, I've heard you're concerned about Mr. Adrian. Supreme Master Atlas asked me to pass this message: The phoenix will be reborn from the flames. He narrowly made it. He will return soon."Even a fool could tell that this statement meant Adrian was not dead. He must have had a close call.If it were someone else, say, Honorius, who said this to Quintin, he would think that Honorius was just trying to console him. However
The current leader of Mystic Elixir was a woman, and apprentices in the faction included both men and women.Callista showed no emotions on her face at this time. Even her usual elegant demeanor was nowhere to be seen.Another figure stood in front of the central ancestral portrait. This person had their back to Callista, so her features were not visible. Only her cascade of hair could be seen from behind. Her hair was not tied up in any elaborate style, giving a simple and refreshing look. A faint layer of moonlight seemed to envelop her, creating a hazy and elusive appearance.This woman, quietly standing before the ancestral portrait, calmly lit three sandalwood incense sticks and placed them in the censer.After paying her respects, she turned to Callista and said, "Callista, did you come to see me about Val?"Callista's tone was clearly displeased, but she dared not show any anger in front of this person. "Ms. Athena, indeed. I don't understand why you would send Val to inves
Adrian had not died. He had exerted all efforts to protect himself and quickly found himself in a desolate place."I wonder where I am now." Adrian sighed. Although he was not clear about his current location, one thing was certain—he was in the northern part of Silverboa City.Originally, Adrian had intended to return to Silverboa City. However, before much time had passed, Dragon Prince, Rozi, and the others found him.He didn't expect them to find him so soon!Adrian looked puzzled, wondering how they had managed to find him in this vast world. Dragon Prince, however, smirked mysteriously. "Haha, the reason I found you so quickly is that we have the unique abilities of the dragons!""Well, you seem more like a dog to me!" Adrian teased.However, Vardala's actions before his death left Adrian with some indescribable feelings. He fell silent for a moment and then told everyone, "Now that you've confirmed that I'm okay, you should go back first."Everyone was naturally surpris
Thus, Adrian decided to head toward Frostspire. According to records, Frostspire was located in the wasteland of the extreme north amidst vast ice plains.Frost City had a very small land area. The people there were tall and robust, with good physical strength. Their food mainly consisted of various types of meat from cattle and sheep, along with strong liquor, making them well-suited for survival in such an environment.When Adrian walked through the streets of Frost City, he found the place surprisingly desolate. Even animals like cats and dogs were nowhere to be seen. Despite the heavy snowfall, this was not uncommon for a northern city.Adrian couldn't shake the feeling that something extraordinary had happened there. Intrigued, he wanted to learn more about what was happening with the city. To gather information, he decided to visit inns and taverns, as these places were usually bustling with people, and one could inquire about various news and rumors.Adrian entered a large i