"Perfect!" the monster king replied. He realized that Adrian's power was far greater than he had initially thought. If he did not get rid of Adrian now, the latter would undeniably be an obstacle to his plans of world domination.

Raising his sword, the monster king declared, "You shall be the first sacrifice upon my return to this world!" He swung down, unleashing a piercing sword energy shot at Adrian.

In response, Adrian drew the Divine Frost Slayer Blade and shattered the incoming attack with a powerful swing. He then charged toward the monster king.

"Bring it on!" the monster king shouted.

The battle had officially begun.

Adrian's attacks were relentless, each strike more powerful than the last. Meanwhile, the monster king adopted a defensive stance and parried Adrian's attacks with measured precision.

The monster king taunted, "I thought you'd be more formidable, but it seems you're just average."

"Is that so? The battle has only just begun. Are you so sure of your victory