Chapter 4425

As Adrian briefly lost himself in thought, the beast charged again. Without hesitation, he kicked out with full force. With a loud boom, the creature was sent flying once more. Everything became clear then—Adrian’s physical strength far surpassed that of the beast. The creature, driven by primal instinct, was incapable of using its more dangerous attacks. This puzzled Adrian. What was the Phoenix Tree trying to accomplish with this duel? Was it merely testing his strength? These questions lingered, though he couldn’t fully understand the purpose. Regardless, Adrian knew what had to be done. He had to eliminate the beast. Golden light surged from his hand as he focused on the creature. "Beast! Since you’re so eager to die, don’t blame me!" Adrian sensed the creature’s core pulsating deep within its body. If he could extract and consume it, his power would likely surge to new heights. Though such a method seemed ruthless, it was a necessary step on his path to greater strength. His