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

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

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

Some of their white bones underneath were even exposed to the air, presenting a ghastly sight that sent shivers down the spine.“Monsters!” one citizen screamed, inadvertently drawing the attention of the undead soldiers. In an instant, the undead turned their gaze toward the civilians and charged at them."Aaaahhh!" The citizens were terrified. Fortunately, several war chariots appeared in the distance just at that moment. Five human soldiers disembarked from the chariots, unleashing powerful techniques that quickly obliterated the undead.“Everyone, get on the chariots! We need to leave now!” one of the soldiers commanded.The citizens snapped out of their daze and rushed toward the chariots. Luckily, there were not too many people in the area, and the three chariots could accommodate everyone. However, just as they boarded, another menacing roar echoed. More undead soldiers had appeared, and these ones were noticeably stronger than the previous batch.Spotting the civilians,

The monster king charged at Adrian’s companions. His attacks were fierce, causing everyone to instinctively retreat. However, his intention was not to defeat them but simply to force them to withdraw.Once they backed off, the monster king dashed back toward the coffin. His true form remained within the coffin, currently using the body of the burly man. As he neared the coffin, the surrounding dark energy gathered toward him. Seeing this, Adrian quickly realized the gravity of the situation. "We have to stop him!" Adrian exclaimed before chasing after the monster king, who emitted a sinister chuckle, evidence that Adrian's suspicions were correct. Suddenly, a strange light flashed around the monster king, and six armored monster generals reappeared. Each of these monster generals was at the pinnacle of level eight. Their strength was then further enhanced by the surrounding dark energy and soared to level nine. As soon as they appeared, they instantly charged at Daybreak and Stygi