As Adrian finished speaking, a terrifying force surged from his hand, crashing through the air with relentless intensity. The power hurtled toward the hellhound, slamming into it with devastating impact.

The elder, too, charged forward, his soul energy fluctuating as he prepared to risk everything to seize Adrian’s power. His soul force raged toward Adrian, intent on devouring his soul. But in an instant, his face twisted in horror as Adrian unleashed his own soul energy—a mighty, terrifying force that filled the air.

“How is your soul power so strong?” the elder gasped, shocked.

Adrian’s soul energy was nearly at the advanced Divine Stage, far beyond what he’d anticipated. By his estimates, Adrian’s soul power should have only reached an intermediate level.

Adrian smirked coldly. “Only now you realize my strength? A bit late, isn’t it?” He struck the elder with a powerful punch.

Bam!

The elder staggered, feeling an immense, crushing force pressing down on him. Stunned, his face