Adrian faced a daunting task: defeating all the Blood Specters so the Destiny Dragon could consume them, ensuring Exasword's ascension to glory. However, eliminating the Blood Specters proved exceedingly challenging. The crimson expanse had swelled manyfold, with the specters multiplying at an alarming rate.

Adrian's arms bore numerous wounds with each swing of the Chaos Blade. As old injuries persisted and new ones emerged, he grimaced in pain. Glancing at the Destiny Dragon, he noted its incomplete fifth claw, appearing more like an illusion.

"It seems unlikely for it to fully transform unless… I release the seal," Adrian muttered coldly.

"Forbidden spell, Requiem Aeternam! Viridis Draco, activate!"

With a resounding roar, Adrian's aura surged, his presence commanding. A shockwave obliterated the nearby Blood Specters, and their essence was consumed by the Destiny Dragon.

As Adrian slashed out with the Chaos Blade, the air thrummed with energy. A dual-colored blade essence, half