Adrian merely smiled at the approaching energy surge. He waved, causing his energy shield to transform into a massive vortex and swirl toward Morok, catching him off guard.

As the vortex was about to engulf Morok, he squinted and retorted, "Hah! Do you think I'm a pushover? Don't underestimate me!"

Morok leaped into the air, his clothes fluttering even though there was no wind. White light emanated from him and formed into waves of energy that shot toward Adrian. Noticing a faint shadow appear around Morok, Adrian frowned. The shadow resembled a white snake and emitted an ominous aura. It evidently was Morok's beast familiar.

Spirit summoners like Morok could control creatures known as familiars. These creatures were formed by capturing the souls of slain beasts and then refining them into servitors.

However, Adrian was unfazed by the appearance of the snake familiar. He fashioned his energy into a spear and hurled it in Morok's direction. The snake had just been manifested, and i