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
Renee’s eyes burned with anger as she surveyed the situation. She hadn’t expected things to come to this point, and she desired to kill all her pursuers.However, it was clear that she had become the passive party in this chase. If she didn’t act soon, she feared she wouldn’t survive much longer.Feeling helpless and on the verge of tears, Renee couldn’t shake the helplessness the situation brought her. There didn’t seem to be a solution as her strength was limited.Suddenly, a golden light burst from her eyes as she struck behind her. The ground trembled with a terrifying force. The desert sands swirled violently, and Renee tried to seize the opportunity to escape. But no sooner had she made her move than her pursuers closed in on her again.The black-clad figures behind her scowled, their eyes sharp and filled with malice. “Do you really think you can stop us?” one of the men said coldly. “Not only will we kill you, but we’ll make you suffer. You’ll know just how powerful we are.
"No matter who he is, he's no match for us. I advise you to surrender quietly, Renee," one of the black-clad men said.Clinging to the last flicker of hope, Renee was not willing to give up. She charged toward the barrier, unleashing an attack as she did. The strike hit the barrier, and it trembled violently.At that moment, Adrian’s eyes snapped open. Seeing the situation before him, his expression grew cold.Renee continued her wild assault. As her eyes met Adrian’s, an unexpected surge of panic overtook her.The black-clad pursuers were furious. “Hey, kid up ahead! I suggest you mind your own business. This woman belongs to us. If you want to stay alive, leave now."The voice of the black-clad man was booming, and the sound of it echoed through the desert, proving that these pursuers were no ordinary threat.Adrian’s expression turned even colder. He had no intention of getting involved, but when the others spoke so recklessly, he couldn’t just ignore it. As he slowly rose to
Adrian smiled as he replied, "Is that so? Well, it seems you're just unlucky. The moment you encountered me, your fate was already sealed."His simple words were filled with provocation, meant to make the group before him admit their defeat. If they didn't, Adrian was determined to make them regret it.The leader of the black-clad men sneered and stepped forward. "How laughable. This is the first time I’ve encountered such an arrogant brat. Do you really think you're some kind of unparalleled genius? I see your strength is only at the Divine Stage. While I can’t quite tell your true level, you shouldn’t be so cocky. Even with your strength, we can overwhelm you with numbers and wear you down. You really don't know when to quit. Now, I’ve changed my mind. Kneel before us, and we’ll spare you."As the leader was talking, his curved blade gleamed with a faint light. The light from the blade seemed to radiate with a dangerous brilliance, causing Adrian’s expression to momentarily shift