Adrian looked around and saw a picturesque landscape of rolling hills and mountains. It was far from the dark and abyssal underground world. The place looked like a fairytale land, filled with the fragrance of flowers and the melodies of birds."I never expected to find such a mysterious place underground!" Adrian exclaimed.Surprisingly, the ominous aura he had felt earlier had completely disappeared upon entering this area. Now, he felt invigorated. Curious, Adrian explored the area. He wandered aimlessly and stumbled upon some strange features. Despite the place’s idyllic appearance, he spotted hints of previous human activity. In the thick jungle, he discovered ruins and remnants of ancient structures covered in moss and vines.Adrian arrived at a location with crumbling walls and broken structures. Observing the scene, he wondered about the history of this place and decided to investigate. As he was observing the ruins, a thunderous roar suddenly echoed in the distance."Hmm?"
Even though they were at a disadvantage, they did not succumb to defeat, and their next actions seemed to turn the tide. In the next second, a mysterious and intense dark energy enveloped them. Adrian's face sank as he recognized this dark energy.With the help of the dark energy, the faltering group swiftly turned the tables on their opponents. Just when they were about to deliver the final blow, Adrian intervened. In a flash, those who were supported by the dark energy were no match and were instantly slain. This sudden turn of events left the other group astonished. Instead of expressing gratitude, they became wary."Who did that?" one of them asked cautiously.Adria stepped forward, and replied, "It was me."The group scrutinized Adrian, looking for any signs of deception. After a while, a burly man stepped forward and said, "Thanks for helping us deal with them, sir. May I know who you are?"Adrian was momentarily stunned as he did not know how to respond. The man continued
"Very well. Since you insist on seeking death, then I, the Scarlet Harbinger, will send you on your way," the opposing figure coldly uttered.The person who revealed himself was Jameson Buchanan, the Scarlet Harbinger from the Buchanan family. An ominous aura emanated from him, indicating his allegiance to dark otherworldly forces. The group that Adrian had earlier eliminated was under Jameson's command.Jameson had been lurking in the shadows while waiting for the opportune moment to reveal himself. Now, he believed that the time was ripe for action, so he showed himself. Everyone was shocked. However, the people from Monster Slayer Island displayed even greater astonishment."You're the Scarlet Harbinger?!" a woman exclaimed.In response, Jameson laughed coldly. "Yes, I am. Have you heard of my name?""Prepare yourselves!" the woman commanded. All of them activated their defensive measures. They were already on high alert before, and they were even on a higher alert now. The
“Why you—" Just as the woman spoke up, the burly man said, "Don't act impulsively, Yulene.""But he..." Yulene wanted to say more.The burly man said, "Just trust me. I know what I'm doing." Yulene suppressed her anger. She glared at Adrian and said, "Fine. Since Rayhan said so, I'll spare you for now.""Enough of this nonsense. You can all die together!"The Scarlet Harbinger could not wait anymore and launched a powerful attack. Blood-red light gathered in his hand as if it possessed a life of its own. Then, with a resounding explosion, the light rushed toward them.Adrian waved, unleashing a burst of energy. The two energies collided, and Adrian coughed up blood. Fortunately, the protective formation of Monster Slayer Island mitigated the impact significantly. Otherwise, he would be seriously injured. "Mr. Adrian!" Jaxon quickly flew toward him.Adrian tumbled in the air but gradually stabilized. He waved and said, "It's okay. I'm fine."However, the Scarlet Harbinger had
Rayhan and his group threw their weapons into the sky to bolster the formation. Each of their weapons represented one of the five elements, and the combination of the five created a powerful barrier. With this defense in place, the Scarlet Harbinger knew that breaking the formation would be no easy task."So be it. Let's see how long you can hold out," the Scarlet Harbinger said as he devised another strategy to counter their formation.In the blink of an eye, he vanished. As soon as he completely departed from the group, the airspace over Monster Slayer Island quieted down. His disappearance brought a sense of relief, easing the tension.Having been in the airspace over Monster Slayer Island, they were now very close to reaching the island itself. As the group flew into the range of the island, the complete view unfolded before their eyes.What they saw was an extremely vast landscape of mountains and rivers. Although called an island, its scale could rival a small-sized continent
Along the way, Rayhan told them about Monster Slayer Island. Despite appearing closed off from the outside world, the island housed many factions. The group of over three hundred immortals was divided into four or five smaller factions. Rayhan belonged to the Cyan Palace, the most powerful faction on the island and the direct successor of the Cyan Warrior."In legends, the Cyan Warrior’s residence was called the Cyan Palace. I thought it was just something created by novelists, but I never expected it to be true," Horace said in amazement."Haha, novels are often inspired by real life!" Adrian laughed."That's true.” Horace agreed.They then arrived at their destination. It was a magnificent palace—none other than the Cyan Palace."Welcome back, sir," several apprentices greeted Rayhan respectfully at the entrance.Adrian's group was surprised. "You’re the leader of a faction?"Rayhan smiled sheepishly.Adrian glanced at the people before him, and he found out that all of them
"Would you allow me to tell you all a story?" Rayhan asked. "Sure. You've already invited us for dinner, so of course, we don't mind listening," Adrian said. Rayhan chuckled.The group chatted until evening, and by then, the dinner was ready. Upon Rayhan's invitation, Adrian and the others took their seats. Glancing around, Adrian noticed the unique dishes before them. The dishes were unlike the ordinary and rustic meals they saw in the world outside. The wine in their cups were extraordinary vintages they had never encountered before."You must be very curious about this island. Today, I will share everything about this place with you," Rayhan said.Adrian and the others exchanged glances and nodded. They listened attentively as Rayhan recounted the history and details of Monster Slayer Island. As the legends went, this island was the Cyan Warrior’s sanctuary. After his ascension, the Monster Slayer Island became a training ground for his apprentices.When the Cyan Warrior dep
Under the thunderous onslaught, their defense was like a lone boat in the vast ocean, constantly facing the danger of overturning. The situation seemed precarious, and Adrian quickly assessed the current state of affairs. He knew that in the current circumstances, staying idle might lead to the possibility of death.Monster Slayer Island collapsed, revealing the hidden Monster Slayer Blade within."This sword is the weapon of the unparalleled powerhouse, the Cyan Warrior. The divine sword has a spirit and possesses profound mysteries. It's not something that just anyone can master. Those who aren’t strong enough will be overwhelmed by the sword's backlash!" Rayhan explained."I may have a way." Adrian's thoughts raced, and he quickly figured something out. He leaped into the air, transformed into a stream of light, and rushed toward the Monster Slayer Blade."Adrian!"The others were shocked. The Monster Slayer Blade was not an item just anyone could control. Why was Adrian chargi