Thunder rumbled as turbulent energy stormed across the sky. Adrian continued absorbing the power until everything went still, and a powerful voice echoed, “Remember what you did here, boy. I won’t forget you.”

In an instant, the massive rift in the sky sealed shut. The old man, frozen in terror, realized the divine being had vanished, apparently frustrated by Adrian's relentless consumption of its power. Shockingly, Adrian remained unscathed, despite the enormous energy he had absorbed.

“H-How can this be?” the old man muttered, horror in his voice.

Adrian gave him a cold smile. “What’s wrong, old man? Lost your confidence? Now it’s your turn. I’ve had my eye on your soul power for a while.”

In a flash, Adrian appeared above the old man and struck with his palm, shattering the latter’s skull. The old man gazed up in agony, only to see Adrian smiling calmly.

“No need to look so shocked. We’re practically old friends by now,” Adrian cooed.

Another snap echoed as the man’s bones spl