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