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
Renee felt a sense of helplessness within. As a princess of Ciawales, she was now left pondering a difficult question.Adrian was unaware of Renee’s thoughts. If he had known that Renee was considering fleeing while he was risking his life, he would not have helped her.As the onslaught of attacks descended upon him, Adrian leaped swiftly into the air. The attacks from the black-clad men crashed into him, but Adrian remained unscathed. This caused the group of attackers to freeze in disbelief."What’s going on?" they muttered in shock as they stared at Adrian, who appeared as agile as a panther.At the moment when Adrian leaped into the air, it seemed as though nothing could stop him. His expression remained calm and nonchalant in the face of their attacks."Is this all you’ve got? You’re really that weak. Feel free to unleash everything you’ve got. Don’t hold back," Adrian said, his tone laced with disdain.The black-clad group was stunned by Adrian’s arrogance. Even Renee stood
The group's formation suddenly began to shatter. The white light radiated by the formation continued to whip up the surrounding yellow sand."How is this possible?" one of the men gasped in disbelief. This was a powerful barrier set up by several experts in the late Divine Stage, yet it had been destroyed so easily.The leader of the black-clad men sneered. "Hmph! It's just the formation being broken. Most likely it was pure luck for this guy. Don’t be afraid of him."His words caused the others to pause. While his words were meant to reassure them, the reality of the situation was far from simple. It was impossible for them to defeat Adrian, who was proving to be much stronger than anticipated? After all, Adrian’s strength had clearly surpassed that of a typical Divine immortal. Even if he were in the Divine Stage, he had undoubtedly reached the peak. Breaking the formation with ease was impossible unless one was at that level."It's just a bluff," the leader of the black-clad m
Moreover, the strength Adrian displayed was so overwhelming that it left everyone in disbelief. After all, in the Spirit Realm, the physical body of any immortal was supposed to be relatively fragile, and having a powerful physical body was impossible.The group couldn't quite accept the fact that Adrian was out of their league. Yet, no matter how they tried to make sense of it, it seemed like nothing could change the reality of the situation. One of the black-clad men sneered. "Perhaps this kid's physical strength is enhanced by some kind of secret treasure. Once we kill him and take the treasure, we’ll boost our own power." His words were intended to rally the group as if trying to inspire them to believe they were on the verge of victory. Adrian merely smiled coldly upon hearing this. With a murderous gleam in his eyes, his voice turned cold as he said, "Since you're all so determined to meet your end, don't blame me."Adrian threw another punch, and this time, it was a force