The words of the seven sages, including Dark Sage, led Adrian to completely misjudge the situation of this world, believing that an incredibly terrifying existence lay beyond. It now seemed that Dark Sage and the others had either lied or had been deceived themselves.The motives behind those who deceived them were worth considering. Adrian and Lexie investigated this issue. However, as the youngest among the seven sages, Lexie was not well-versed in the knowledge Dark Sage shared, which was supposedly passed down through generations within a faction.Given Dark Sage's status, there seemed to be no reason for him to deceive Adrian. Moreover, his promise to leave this world in twenty years didn’t seem like a lie. This had troubled Adrian for quite some time.Since this tradition had only begun in recent times, it suggested that someone did not want the people of this world to leave—or more specifically, did not want level-nine immortals to leave. If they believed the outside was Daem

Adrian smiled and said, “Of course not. We were just stretching and exercising. I didn’t realize you were watching us.”“I see, but wait!” The Soulnascent Tree, which had just started trusting Adrian, became wary again.“What’s the matter?” Adrian asked, puzzled by the sudden shift in the Soulnascent Tree’s demeanor. He scanned the swamp with his divine consciousness but found nothing unusual. Even if there were an enemy, the Soulnascent Tree should have detected it only after him.“You’re not just here for a casual visit,” the Soulnascent Tree observed. “An old man came here once and was tricked away by one of my companions. I can sense the Snake Vine on you. Clearly, you came prepared.”Adrian laughed and said, “If I were here to capture you, you’d already be in trouble. Capturing you would be easy for me. Besides, what would be the point? Free drinks and food for life?”“Free drinks and food? Don’t be absurd. Even if you’re prepared, you still can’t capture me. Can you explain

“Of course, there is a Celestial Domain!” Soulnascent said. “However, in the Spirit Domain, I haven’t heard of any great being breaking through to the Celestial Domain in a long time. It might be due to an issue with the Ascension Platform or changes in the laws of the Spirit Domain.”“What are celestials like?” Adrian asked, eyes gleaming with curiosity as if seeing Soulnascent as a treasure trove.Soulnascent shivered slightly under his intense gaze. Adrian did indeed think this way. Although Soulnascent seemed small, she was old and her existence as a spirit was a rare phenomenon. Some exceptionally fortunate spiritual herbs had attracted great beings who gathered around them, leading to spirits with combined strengths that even humans dared not underestimate.Soulnascent seemed all-knowing and omnipotent in Adrian’s eyes. The spatial laws she described were unknown to Adrian, but he confirmed their truth with the Draco Veinergy.After pondering for a long time, Soulnascent caut

Adrian spread his hands helplessly and said, “How could I possibly? Lexie, how are you so perceptive?”“I think you just want to run off on your own and leave me behind! Hmph!” Lexie said, placing her hands on her hips in an endearing manner.Adrian laughed and said, “Lexie, I truly have no such thoughts. If I did, may lightning strike me/”“Alright then, apologize.” Lexie crossed her arms over her chest and looked away.“Apologize for what?” Adrian felt he hadn’t done anything to offend Lexie. But to appease her, he said, “I’m sorry, Lexie.”“What are you sorry for?” Lexie asked, leaving Adrian bewildered.“How should I know what I’m sorry for? I’m dealing with important matters here.” Adrian replied.“If you don’t know what you’re sorry for, how can you apologize?” Lexie asked. Realizing Adrian was indeed busy with important matters, she then added, “Why are you making me leave then?”Adrian finally understood why Lexie was upset. He rubbed his temples, knowing he wouldn’t ha

Ragan first left the mainland immortal region, plundering the maritime immortal region before using the spiritual sense of Daemon Ancestor Forgotten Shore to target the dark beasts. He specifically aimed at the offspring of powerful beast clans.During Adrian's time at the Purple Forest Marsh, chaos descended upon the beasts. Daily reports of beast deaths, especially those from noble clans, inundated the Crystal Palace. The situation deteriorated to the point where even members of the royal beast clans were hunted, causing significant unrest among the beasts.As Adrian made preparations, the beasts launched a full-scale invasion.On the human side, immortals were celebrating their supposed victory. The presence of a half-beast envoy gave them confidence in the success of the negotiations. As Lexie had anticipated, with humans negotiating under the threat of daemon invasion, cooperation between the humans and beasts seemed like the only viable path to survival. However, Ragan was n