Adrian’s expression turned cold as he declared, “No matter how strong the force, it won't stop my advance.”

Standing beside him, Tyron said, “I’ll follow you wherever you go, Adrian.” His sharp gaze was filled with determination. In his mind, Adrian was his lucky star.

Adrian smiled and lightly patted Tyron on the shoulder. “Don’t worry, I won’t let you down.”

Nearby, the Violet Rain Bird shared Tyron’s sentiment but chose to remain silent. The trio continued forward at a steady pace.

Suddenly, a thunderous sound echoed, sending chills down Tyron’s spine. The ground shook, and even Adrian found himself momentarily taken aback. Just then, a dark figure appeared ahead.

“What is that?” Adrian asked, firing a surge of energy from his hand.

The collision was intense, erupting in an instant. Before Adrian could react, a strange figure struck him.

“What is this?” Adrian exclaimed, startled. He couldn’t identify what had collided with him. The creature resembled neither a human nor a g