Thinking this, a wave of emotions surged within them. Even if they were unwilling to accept it, they had no choice now.Moments later, a voice rang out, “What’s going on? Why are so many people gathered here?”Looking toward the sound, they saw a man striding out from the city lord’s residence. This person appeared dignified, with several attendants following behind him. Seeing this man, the soldiers' faces lit up with joy.“Sir Mark, you’re here!”“This guy said he wanted to see you.”“We wouldn't let him in, and he tried to force his way through.”The soldiers reported in agitated tones.The city lord, Mark Turner, frowned. However, it did not take long for him to sense that something was amiss. His gaze fell upon Adrian, and he was shocked.The soldiers were oblivious to his reaction and continued their chatter. After a while, they noticed that Mark was exceptionally quiet. They looked at him in confusion and asked, “What’s the matter, sir?”Mark looked at the soldiers and

"Hurry!" one of the figures urged, prompting those around him to quicken their pace as they headed toward a secluded part of the city.This was the old town area, home to the city's most impoverished residents. At this late hour, it seemed completely deserted. Yet, these shadowy figures moved swiftly through the area. Soon, they reached the front of a small house.Without hesitation, they broke down the door and kidnapped a little girl inside. From start to finish, they made no sound aside from the initial crash of the door. After that, the figures quickly disappeared into the darkness.Adrian had witnessed everything. He chose not to intervene and instead followed them with his consciousness. He wanted to know what they were up to, so he chose to remain in the shadows.The next morning, Mark appeared looking distressed.Adrian asked, "What's troubling you, Lord Mark?""Mr. Adrian, I need your help!" Mark said."Whatever it is, just say it," Adrian replied calmly.Mark sighed a

Initially, these people didn't even consider Adrian a threat, but within moments, they were shocked by his immense power. In an instant, he destroyed them all, giving them no chance to resist."Damn it!" someone screamed as the group was sent flying, instantly turning into a mass of flesh.Adrian's attack angered the others, and soon more people rushed out from the rainforest toward him. Despite their relentless attacks, they posed no threat to him. Adrian, seemingly invincible, was unmatched wherever he went. Countless screams echoed as bodies littered the ground. No matter how many people came, he killed them all.Just then, another angry roar erupted, "Damn it, damn it!”Someone dashed out from the darkness, seemingly much stronger than those before. Adrian couldn't help but look toward him. However, this person's strength was still incomparable to his own. Dealing with this person would only consume a little more energy."Argh!" Adrian exerted all his strength and punched out

Adrian observed that the person wasn't as formidable as he initially thought. The source of the opponent's powerful attacks stemmed entirely from the formidable armor adorning his body. This armor absorbed energy from the surrounding air, converting it into power, which the wearer could then unleash through the armor’s propulsion system. While such armor could pose a significant threat to ordinary individuals by enhancing combat effectiveness, Adrian quickly identified its flaws with his divine consciousness.With a resounding roar, Adrian declared, "The power derived from external sources is nothing but an illusion. You might as well surrender!" Simultaneously, he unleashed a surge of energy that shattered the opponent's armor.Witnessing the destruction, the man exclaimed, "How is this possible?"Adrian retorted, "Oh, but it is. Your power relies solely on the external force of the armor, not your own strength. You’re just empty talk and vulnerable." With another exertion of force

Mark was confused. "What about you? Where are you going?"Everyone turned their gaze to Adrian."I'm going to continue the investigation. I have these Falconia lackeys from Exasword’s lands," Adrian said firmly.“Do you need any assistance, Mr. Adrian? These guys are despicable, and we have to contribute wherever we can," someone offered."Yes, we want to help,” another chimed in.Adrian simply waved and said, "That's not necessary. While eliminating Falconia’s base, we need to be vigilant about their potential retaliation against Exasword. Just focus on defending your positions.""Yes, I agree. Our duty is to hold our ground. That will naturally be a great help to Mr. Adrian," Mark said.Upon hearing these words, everyone nodded in agreement.After saying his farewells, Adrian set off. He knew the enemy was located in the vast desert to the southwest. If he wanted to find them, he had to enter the desert.Unfortunately, he had not found any useful maps inside the previous bas