Adrian's soul trembled as he watched the scene before him. He was at a loss for words. Faced with this dire situation, he knew that only by exhausting every last ounce of his power might he stand a chance at survival. “Haha! Are you finally afraid, boy?” Andy’s twisted, deranged voice echoed. "Let me tell you, even if I die, I'm dragging you down with me!" Adrian quivered, feeling as though he might explode from within. He felt that he’d already reached his limits. He had pushed his soul power to its utmost, yet still, it felt insufficient to stop Andy. There was nothing Adrian could do now. His expression was grim, and his eyes were blazing with fury and tinged with helplessness. In such a position, anyone would be afraid, and it was an impressive feat that Adrian was able to keep his composure. “Haha, karma’s finally caught up to you. Everyone calls you a prodigy, yet you're about to die alongside me. I already gave you a chance, but you wasted it. Now, prepare to perish!” An
The earth trembled as everything around them quaked with a relentless intensity. Everyone watched in disbelief as cracks split the ground and the scene ahead was engulfed in an unrelenting wave of destruction. Stunned, they realized the sheer force of the clash between the two was tearing everything apart.Inside Adrian’s body, Andy sneered. “Heh, just a bit longer and I’ll see this kid’s body explode. My soul fragments should survive this.”He had calculated his move. This was his ultimate technique, one that few knew of and that had enabled him to defeat numerous opponents in the past.At that moment, Adrian felt a sharp, piercing pain surging through him as if his entire body was being torn apart.“Damn it!” he growled and clenched his teeth against the agony. The energy storm was overwhelming, and it was more intense than he’d anticipated.“Ah!” Adrian let out a scream that echoed throughout the space, leaving the onlookers shocked and uncertain of what had just happened.“Ha
Andy was seized with terror, unable to comprehend what was happening. The force heading straight toward him seemed to be targeting him. But how could it possibly have detected his presence?"This can't be! I don’t believe it!" His eyes widened with fear as he stumbled back, his whole body trembling. He tried desperately to retreat, but that ominous energy didn't give him the chance.Andy turned and fled with all his might. Adrian noticed, and his gaze hardened with icy resolve. He had suspected Andy had hidden resources up his sleeve, but he hadn’t anticipated that the strange force within him would expose Andy’s escape attempt. Now, this peculiar power seemed to be tracking Andy, seeking to eliminate him with uncanny intelligence."Get lost!" Andy bellowed in terror "No! Stop!" The foreign force wrapped around him. “I won’t accept this!" His voice rang out before he was swallowed entirely.Andy had likely never imagined such a dismal end. For someone who wielded such strength, he
Everyone was filled with shock and disbelief. In their eyes, Andy should have ensured his victory by now. Logically, it should be his energy that they sensed as the prevailing force, but it was Adrian’s power they felt emanating from the distance instead.The crowd couldn’t detect any trace of Andy’s energy, which left them deeply unsettled and wondering what had happened. One sharp-eyed young man muttered, “Could it be that the young man actually won? If that’s the case, then we have an opportunity here. We could swoop in and finish him off.”“He might have something incredible on him if he could take down Andy,” another chimed in.At these words, the crowd froze for a moment. Greedy glints appeared in some eyes as they began to feel tempted. The thought of such valuable spoils stirred their excitement, making them eager to take action and claim whatever they could.Meanwhile, Adrian was oblivious to their thoughts. He hovered just outside the cave while focused on absorbing Andy’s so
For an immortal, nothing was more dangerous than having their concentration broken during a critical moment of training. Such disruptions could have severe consequences. Fully aware of this, he focused on completing his absorption process, even as the force of the attackers seemed overwhelming.The crowd launched a frenzied assault on Adrian, whose protective barrier held strong against their strikes. However, the barrier was beginning to fracture, emitting cracks that signaled its imminent collapse. Suspended mid-air, Adrian appeared serene, a sight that briefly stunned his attackers with an unexpected sense of calm.“He’s regaining his strength! Now’s the time to finish him off! Don’t hesitate!” the middle-aged leader yelled as he charged forward, prompting the others to unleash a barrage of attacks at Adrian.Someone in the crowd sneered. “Kill him and we’ll split all his treasures.”"Is that so?" A chilling voice suddenly rang out.Adrian’s eyes snapped open, his gaze cold and
For a moment, agonized cries filled the air, and the area was littered with dead bodies. Adrian’s strength had doubled after absorbing Andy's power. He had now reached the peak of the Divine Stage, and he was just a step away from the Fusion Stage.This rapid advancement took Adrian by surprise, given how quickly his soul power had risen. Yet, it was Andy’s greed that led to this result.With the crowd defeated, their soul essences drifted around, and Adrian let out a cold laugh. “Those who kill will be killed in turn. Since you came to take my life, your soul power will now become mine.”With a wave, Adrian gathered the dispersed soul power into a powerful essence and absorbed it without hesitation. After having taken their power, Adrian suddenly sensed a formidable force racing toward him from afar.“What’s going on? Could it be another strong opponent approaching?” Adrian’s expression grew tense as he felt the immense power heading his way. Not willing to stay any longer, he tur
Adrian scanned the distant landscape and soon settled in an open spot. He figured that nobody would pass by this barren place, so he settled down and set up a barrier. After that, he began restoring his energy.Almost immediately, he felt himself drawing in the power around him, and his strength slowly replenished. He was surprised as he hadn’t expected to see such rapid growth in this new world. He assumed his advancement would slow, yet his strength had only increased at a remarkable pace.However, he was well aware that relying on absorbed energy from others could prove detrimental to his training. A few times was one thing, but using this method indefinitely would harm his foundational strength.Adrian continued to recuperate, and he didn't know how much time had passed. Eventually, nightfall enveloped the desert. By now, his energy had almost completely recovered, bringing his power close to a new peak. He sensed he was just a step away from reaching the pinnacle of the Divine
“Haha, you still think you're some high and mighty princess? Now that it’s come to this, we will kill you today!” the black-clad figures jeered as they swung their weapons.In an instant, one of them pierced the middle-aged man who had been protecting Renee, driving the weapon straight through his ribs. The man collapsed to the ground, and his blood dyed the ground beneath him red. It was a gruesome sight.Renee hadn’t expected that her last remaining ally would also fall. Despair filled her eyes. She was merely at the early Divine Stage, while some of the pursuers were reaching the later Divine Stage.The hopelessness weighed heavily on her. Her gaze turned cold, and she spoke through gritted teeth, “You’ll pay for this. You know who I am, and those behind me will never let you get away with this.”With that, she turned and fled. She knew that any hesitation would mean her death.“Haha! Where do you think you’re going? You’ll die here in this desert, and no one will know we kille