Adrian realized there was nothing he could do at the moment, so he decided to return home for now. However, along the way, he sensed something amiss. It felt like someone was following him. Sensing this abnormality, he decided to take a detour. He didn't want to lead his enemies to his residence.The stalker showed no signs of giving up and continued to follow him, confirming Adrian's suspicions. He must be their target, and with them following him so closely, it shouldn’t be long before they made their move. He needed to prepare to face them.Soon, Adrian arrived at a desolate spot. He slowed to a stop and turned to look at the dark road behind him. "You've followed me all this way. Aren't you tired? Even if you're not, I am,” he called out.When Adrian finished speaking, dark shadows emerged before him. The shadows transformed and revealed their true forms: men dressed in black robes with solemn expressions. The one leading the group had a ferocious-looking entity floating beside
Then, the man suddenly vanished into a cloud of smoke."Ack, ack..." Adrian coughed as he inhaled the smoke. Fortunately, he was resilient and unafraid. However, something seemed off. The enemy seemed to keep sending their own people to their deaths. Could there be another reason for this?Adrian couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to this than met the eye. The Netherites weren't known for being reckless; every move they made was calculated.‘I think they’re trying to stall me.’ Adrian realized. ‘They’re buying time for something.’Just then, Ash appeared. "I found them,” he reported."That was quick.” Adrian was surprised."I mobilized all the spectral guards and managed to find their hiding place," Ash replied.Adrian couldn't wait any longer. "Let's hurry up and get there."... Adrian’s group set off, soon arriving at their destination. He looked around and they had come upon desolate and dilapidated ruins. Under the moonlight, it seemed especially bleak."Are
Adrian noted that there were indeed insects inside the prisoners’ bodies, and the insects were near their hearts. If he wasn't careful, the prisoners could easily be harmed. This was something he wanted to avoid.After some pondering, Adrian asked, "So, what do you want me to do?""Hahaha! That's more like it!" The burly leader continued to laugh. Once he calmed down, he continued, "What I want you to do is very simple. I want you to offer your neck to me to be slaughtered. After that, I will release them.""No, Adrian!" Nathaniel shouted, then screamed in agony."What are you doing?!" Adrian stepped forward, ready to strike.The burly leader said, "Don't be impulsive. I'm just giving him a taste of speaking out of turn. I won’t take his life just yet. But if you act recklessly, they will die.""I know you want me to offer my life in exchange for theirs, and that’s possible. But tell me, how can you prove to me that you will release them after I die?" Adrian asked."Hahaha..." T
With a glance, Adrian sensed a mysterious and unfathomable power within the knife. Though not overt, he clearly recognized it. He understood that this knife harbored the ability to consume his soul and reduce it to nothingness.‘How ruthless,’ Adrian thought, easily discerning the burly leader’s intentions. It was a straightforward plan: to obliterate him and leave no trace of his soul behind. It was clear that the Netherites feared him greatly. Why else would they resort to such extreme measures?"Fine. If I take my own life with this knife, you'll spare them?" Adrian's tone was solemn as he stepped forward and accepted the knife."Don't worry, I keep my promises.” The burly leader grinned.By now, some of the prisoners were sobbing uncontrollably. Despite their brief acquaintance with Adrian, they held him in high regard, recognizing his loyalty and integrity. Given the current circumstances, their hearts couldn't help but ache.Adrian cast a final glance at Nathaniel and the ot
This ancient ruin bore a resemblance to the tomb of the monster general they had encountered previously. But in comparison, this one appeared significantly more grandiose and expansive.Nathaniel's heart raced as Safiya echoed his surprise. "Sir, this..." Her words trailed off, indicating her own unease."We can't afford to let our guard down. Stay vigilant," Nathaniel urged, his expression grave.The burly leader snorted. "Hmph, you're all on death's doorstep, yet you fret over trivial matters. You've long sought the monster generals and the monster king's whereabouts. Well, here it is. This is the tomb of the monster king," he disclosed bluntly, revealing the gravity of the situation.The burly leader’s words elicited shock from the group."What?! This is the monster king's tomb?" Nathaniel exclaimed incredulously. After an arduous search, he hadn't anticipated that the enemy would find it so effortlessly. Nathaniel found himself momentarily speechless."Hahaha!" The burly lead
With a determined silence, the burly man sliced his palm, causing a gush of blood to spill forth. The sudden gory spectacle left the onlookers stunned. Though he winced slightly, he persisted, allowing drops of blood to splatter onto the floor. As the crimson droplets met the ground, intricate patterns began to materialize, casting an eerie red glow."By God..." gasped the astonished witnesses.The burly man proceeded to chant cryptic incantations, their meaning lost on Nathaniel and the others. Nonetheless, they sensed subtle shifts within the chamber as the ritual unfolded. Soft rumblings filled the air as a colossal stone coffin descended from the dome above, tethered by numerous ropes. It lowered steadily until it landed with a resounding thud before them, exuding an ancient aura that enveloped them."What the..." murmured the group, grasping the gravity of the situation.The burly man sneered triumphantly. "Behold, the coffin of the monster king. With the blood formation and y
Seeing Adrian, the burly man felt as though he'd been struck by lightning. "How can this be?! You’re dead!" His complexion paled, clearly struggling to comprehend Adrian's presence.Adrian appeared nonchalant, shrugging casually. "You mean that whole stabbing myself in the heart thing? It was merely a ruse to deceive you into bringing us here.""Why you..." Realization dawned on the burly man, replaced swiftly by anger. His eyes glinted fiercely, though he couldn't suppress a laugh. "Hahaha. Do you think this will suffice? How amusing," he jeered.Adrian arched an eyebrow, wary of the hidden intentions behind the burly man's demeanor."As long as I'm here, you'll never triumph. Die!" the burly man roared, conjuring forth countless tendrils of black mist that surged toward Adrian like a relentless tide.Adrian swiftly summoned the Divine Frost Slayer Blade, meeting the onslaught with a resounding clash. Though the sword held firm against the assault, Adrian found it challenging to
The blood formation had awakened the monster king’s soul from his slumber. Now, he could possess the bodies of others to launch attacks."Die," the monster king’s voice boomed, and the burly man flicked his finger.The blood-red barrier transformed into countless blood-red swords and charged toward Adrian. The monster king aimed to kill Adrian with a single, devastating blow. However, Adrian was not about to go down so easily. Waving his sword, he unleashed waves of sword energy at the incoming blood-red swords.The burly man, controlled by the monster king, dashed backward, quickly distancing himself from Adrian. It was unclear what his intentions were, but Adrian certainly would not let him escape so easily."You’re not getting away!” Adrian shouted and quickly pursued the burly man.Unfortunately, the burly man had already arrived atop the coffin. Standing there, he sneered and said, "Kid, your strength is impressive. If you pledge your allegiance to me, I will ensure your powe