The more Adrian thought about it, the angrier he became. Without hesitation, he unleashed the Dark Word Technique: Annihilation on Gallahan. When it came to the strength of his divine consciousness, Adrian was confident that he had no equal, at least not among Nascent Stage immortals.

This technique was risky, as it could harm the user while inflicting significant damage on the enemy, especially if their divine consciousnesses were closely matched. But now, Adrian had no such concerns, so he executed the attack mercilessly.

As both men groaned in pain, the tension in the air peaked. However, while Adrian quickly regained his composure, Gallahan was visibly shaken. He clutched the back of his head, stumbling several steps and nearly collapsing. His face was ashen, and his ears rang incessantly, making his head feel like it was about to explode. Just as he was about to roar in fury and prepare for a life-or-death battle with Adrian, a sword suddenly fell from the sky, jolting him awake