Being pulled along by Hannah, Chase had no choice but to keep up with her pace. Did she say her mentor? Had the miracle doctor Skylar returned? Chase suddenly remembered who Hannah's mentor was.Deep inside Herb Hall, Chase finally met the miracle doctor—a small, scruffy old man. Seeing Hannah leading a stranger straight into his room, Skylar's face showed clear displeasure."Hannah, you're still unmarried, and you're holding hands with a man? What kind of behavior is this? Let go of him!" Skylar's tone carried a mix of anger and affection."Master, this is my brother, Chase, the one I told you about. And this is my sister, Quinn," Hannah said as she introduced them, releasing Chase's hand."This is my master, the renowned miracle healer, Skylar Lyman.""Greetings, Master Skylar," Chase and Quinn greeted respectfully."So, you're Chase?""You've heard of me?""Hmph, you're the young troublemaker who's turned all of Capital City upside down. It's hard not to know about you.""I
Skylar's words immediately grabbed the attention of Chase and the others, who leaned in closer to listen.True to his reputation as a miracle doctor, Skylar had discerned that Bianca's affliction was the Dragon Song Physique without Chase even needing to explain. Even more impressively, he had identified a method to expel it in such a short time."Master, what is the method?" Chase asked when Skylar did not immediately continue.Quinn, who was equally anxious, spoke up as well. "Master, please help her."Even Hannah could not hold back, pleading, "Master, please save her for my sake."Seeing the hopeful expressions of the three, Skylar decided not to delay any further and began to explain in detail."There is a way, but given the current state of the world, it is impossible to accomplish.""What do you mean by that, Master Skylar?" Chase asked, puzzled."To expel the Dragon Song Physique from this girl, the only solution is to find the world's sole True Dragon. The Dragon Song
Skylar was unexpectedly asking the two women to leave."They're both my sisters. If you have something to say, Master Skylar, just say it directly," Chase responded firmly, indicating that his sisters were not outsiders.Hearing this, Skylar hesitated for a moment before finally speaking. "I never imagined that the one with the most True Dragon bloodline would be you. As expected of the Collins family's descendant.""Master, you know the Collins family? You know who I am?" Chase asked curiously."Chase Collins, the last descendant of the Collins family in Capital City. How could I not know? I even held you when you were born, but I never thought that over 20 years would pass so quickly, and you'd grow up like this," Skylar said with a hint of nostalgia on his face."Master, did you know my father?" Chase quickly inquired upon hearing Skylar's words."I not only knew your father, but I also knew most of the Collins family," Skylar said slowly, gazing at Chase."Please tell me mor
"Become a True Dragon? Master Skylar, do you mean that if I keep absorbing the True Dragon's blood, I will eventually turn into a dragon?" Chase asked in disbelief."Exactly. This is the greatest secret of expelling the Dragon Song Physique and also the fundamental reason behind your Collins family's downfall," Skylar revealed, divulging a monumental secret.Chase, however, still did not quite grasp it. "How is this related to the fall of my Collins family?"Skylar continued, "Back then, the True Dragon resided in your Collins family's secret realm, and the world learned of it. Rumors spread that the True Dragon was injured, which incited greed. "Many forces joined hands and pressured your father to hand over the True Dragon. Your father refused, leading to a fierce battle. That fight affected the entire realm. It is because of that battle that beings above the martial lord can no longer walk freely in the world."Even though your father fought valiantly till the end, the Collins
Now, only the Martial Soul Hall remained. Chase made up his mind—once he found the Martial Soul Hall, he would not show any mercy."Kid, the Martial Soul Hall isn't as simple as you think. It has the backing of the Sosa Clan," Skylar warned, sensing Chase's resolve and feeling uneasy about it.The Sosa Clan!Even though Chase was not deeply familiar with the sects of the cultivation world, he had heard of the Sosa Clan. Known as one of the Four Great Clans among the "Two Sects, Three Schools, and Four Clans", the Sosa Clan was more infamous than many of the more renowned sects, all because of one reason.The Sosa Clan was an assassin organization. From the lowest ranks to the highest, they were all assassins. As long as one could pay the price, even the leader of the Sosa Clan could be hired for a job."So, the Sosa Clan was involved back then too?" Chase asked."I never said that! Don't jump to conclusions," Skylar quickly denied, looking as if he wanted to avoid any trouble.S
Moonfall Hotel was renowned for its exquisite and high-end offerings. It was the kind of establishment known only to a select few.Currently, the entire hotel was booked out, with no outsiders allowed entry. The only way in was through an invitation, each one worth a considerable sum on its own.Inside the hotel, a considerable number of people had already gathered, forming small groups and engaging in casual conversations. A closer look would reveal that none of these individuals were ordinary—each was either a prominent heir or someone of considerable prowess.At that moment, a figure entered through the door, instantly drawing the attention of everyone present."Zach, you've finally arrived," greeted Alan, the heir to the Kayden family. It was hard to believe that the usually arrogant heir of the Kayden family was speaking in such a deferential tone, almost like a servant in Zach Sosa's presence."Haha, as the host of this gathering, of course, I'd be here. Don't mind me; just
Initially, Chase had not paid much attention to the event, but now he has become more vigilant. What kind of gathering would require a powerful marquis of martial arts to guard the entrance? Such individuals were typically honored guests in prestigious families even in Capital City, not some doormen."We're here for the banquet," Chase said calmly.However, the man did not step aside immediately. Instead, he asked, "May I see your invitation card?"Chase sighed and pulled out the invitation card from his pocket. "Can we go in now?" He waved the card in front of the guard.The guard immediately moved aside and even courteously opened the doors to the hall.As Chase and his companions stepped inside, they found the venue moderately sized, yet not crowded.Their entrance did not draw much attention, but Chase's quick scan of the room revealed a couple of familiar faces. However, this was not the right moment for greetings."Hannah, did your mentor mention who you were supposed to
Byron spoke with a smile. He thought that once Chase realized he was from the Hawkins family, he would start to cozy up to him."Introduce these two, huh? Not so fast. I need to ask you something first. Once I have my answers, then I'll introduce them," Chase said, wearing an enigmatic smile.Byron was puzzled but did not dwell on it too much. He assumed Chase was just trying to get some kind of benefit in return."The Hawkins family was in hiding before, weren't they? So why are you here now?" Chase asked."Rubbish! Who says we were hiding? We were in seclusion, in training! Don't you know the difference?" Byron snapped, his tone suddenly sharper as if someone had struck a nerve.This was clearly a touchy subject; had they not been at a social event, anyone daring to mention this to his face would surely have received a harsh lesson.Byron's outburst quickly drew the attention of those nearby."Alright, seclusion it is then. If that's the case, where exactly is your family doin
"What has this got anything to do with me?"Chase could not understand the woman in front of him. Why would she say all these in the arena?"Before that, allow me to share a secret with you. The male and female phoenixes were supposed to be one."Chase was about to say something when Yara interrupted him, "The Rising of the Phoenix is not only about enhancing power after rebirth; it's a process of a male turning into a female and vice versa."But since the Dragon and Phoenix Calamity, the Phoenix Deity is the only Phoenix Demon Saint left, and he lost his power from the Rising to switch genders. He's unable to recover to his original power as well."However, he predicted that someone would be able to break him out of his suffering while wading in the river of fate."Yara looked into Chase's eyes with a smile."Is that person… me?"Anyone could tell the answer at this point.Chase was aware of what Yara was trying to tell him, but he still found it unbelievable when he asked the
Chase was the only person qualified to judge if there was murderous intent as he was the opponent in the arena.When Yara played the flute, it sounded like a beautiful melody from above the Ninth Heaven at first. If one listened closely, one could identify the vague signs of murderous intent.Chase scoffed at this. He thought it to be childish for one to hide murderous intent that way.He did not know music at all, but even he could tell what Yara was doing. Yara was looking down on him by doing this.When Chase was about to make his move, he was suddenly pulled into an illusion by the opponent. Chase was on a floating cloud above the Ninth Heaven in the illusion. It was just as Carla had said.He was initially flustered. How was he going to defend himself against the next killing move with such a powerful technique?While he was gathering all the vital energy within him, a sweet, melodious voice was heard. "Please don't retaliate, Mr. Collins. I bear no ill will."A tall, slen
"History scrolls don't really help with my cultivation. They make me drowsy every time, so I don't read them," Ford continued explaining without holding back. It did not seem wrong to him.However, his words made an impression on those listening.Ford was able to pick up the dragon clan's mystical techniques after reading them once. He even claimed it was not necessary to read them a second time. Was he even human? Oh, wait. He was a dragon. Tiana stared at him, not knowing what to say next.The Saintess of Emerald Lake Holy Land had not only fought with her talents yesterday but also with her hard work.When Tiana first entered Emerald Lake Holy Land, her master told her that her talents were upper-middle at best. She was considered extremely lucky to be accepted to the sect.Emerald Lake Holy Land was one of the top five sects in this world. It was second only to Sky Dragon Holy Land among the Four Holy Lands. Every disciple was the cream of the crop.Tiana grabbed attention t
Yara placed his flute to his lips and warned Chase, "I'll be making my move, Mr. Collins.""Please go ahead." Chase waved his hand casually and indicated for Yara to go ahead.It was the third round, and everyone at this stage was not to be underestimated. A powerhouse with a musical instrument for a weapon was rare. Chase looked forward to exchanging hands with him.The melodious sound of the flute was soon heard. All of the spectators could feel the atmosphere become more relaxed."Why is this Musical Technique non-lethal?""This can't be right. How did Yara Fries get into the third round? There's nothing formidable about this piece of music.""Is there anyone here who can explain?""He used his flute as a weapon in the previous rounds and knocked out his opponents with a couple of moves. He didn't play any music then.""Is he giving leeway to the opponent?""Could he be hinting at the opponent with his music that they're soulmates? They might end up being taken with each oth
As Clive had gained quite a lot, he decided to let it be. He allowed himself to let go of things. However, that being's consciousness began to open up to Clive, and that was when Clive realized how powerful the being was.It was one against the 12 Primal Treasures, and the universe was its target. It had existed for millions of years. The result of allowing it to take over was Clive losing complete control of his body. It was a projected image that vanished after Chase defeated it.However, Clive's body had been modified by it, and Clive's mind and soul were unable to control his own body. This was what had caused Clive to look like he was in a daze right after the match.Rania then used a mystical technique to transmit her cultivation and combine the powers of both parties. It triggered a lost talent within Clive that merged all of the swordsmanship he cultivated to form an unknown sword form that had never been seen before.Clive felt like he had been revived.He looked at the Ni
Inside the halved corpse, faint outlines of Rania and the coachman's bodies could be seen. They were twisted and contorted.Foul-smelling digestive fluid bubbled and hissed, corroding their bodies.Rania appeared to retain a shred of consciousness. "Cli... Clive... Clive... Help me... Save..."Her voice was faint, tremulous, and laced with sorrow. It stirred pity in the heart.In truth, even before she had spoken, Clive had already detected her presence through his spiritual consciousness. He raised his sword. His face was tormented as if he wanted to put a swift end to things. Yet in the end, he let out a long sigh and released a surge of true essence, pulling both the coachman and Rania from River's corpse.The coachman's cultivation was far too low, and his clothes were made of ordinary fabric. They offered no resistance to the corrosive and toxic digestive acid inside River's body.Half of his body was already unrecognizable, with the bones and internal organs exposed. His b
"Pathetic."The Nine-Sea Giant Squid that River had transformed into spoke with a human voice, then opened its gaping maw and swallowed her whole.The coachman, who had leaped off the horse the moment River transformed, scrambled and sprinted away. He was already dozens of feet out.Just then, a dark blur flashed past, and one of River's tentacles shot forward at incredible speed, snatching him back and devouring him in a single gulp as well."Disgusting. That woman tasted better," he muttered while slithering toward the carriage on his tentacles.Suddenly, an explosion echoed from within his belly, and faint glimmers of light shone through the surface of his body."That woman's protective artifact is so weak. Looks like she wasn't treated well in the Norths, after all."River examined himself carefully and found that it was indeed Rania's protective talisman that had just detonated. Yet his body remained largely unharmed. With some minor healing over ten days to half a month, he
Outside Light Divine City, Rania sat inside a carriage with Clive."Clive, say something, will you? You staying silent like this is really worrying me," she said while wiping the sweat from Clive's forehead and letting out a sigh.As a collateral descendant of the Norths, Rania's life had never been particularly easy. She had thought she had finally snagged a golden opportunity with Clive, only for him to fall into a daze after just one match.What was she supposed to do now?Everyone had witnessed their behavior during the tournament. Though some might look down on them, they would undoubtedly see the two of them as a pair by now.If she abandoned Clive at this point, she would surely be labeled a heartless woman.Just then, the carriage came to a halt. They had only left the city less than an hour ago and were still far from Universal Holy Land. Was someone blocking the road? Rania frowned and lifted the curtain.Sure enough, there was someone standing in the way.She looked c
Even though the match had ended, Lisa still could not fully escape the lingering terror.The slimy, wriggling tentacles covered in suction cups and jagged teeth, stretching out toward her… Such images were seared into her mind. The impact had been too great.Though she was a direct descendant of the dragon clan—an authentic ancient lineage and one of the top races in the entire world—she had been completely overpowered then.Normally, her bloodline would exert natural suppression over most others. However, at the time, she was almost crushed by another.She could not even begin to imagine what kind of race could do that."It tried to eat you?" Walter exclaimed in shock.As a great beast himself, he understood just how powerful the dragon clan's pure bloodline was.Even though the incident with the Lightning Dragon kneeling to Chase had dulled some of the mystique around dragons, it remained undeniable that they were a superior bloodline."For a creature to make a dragon feel lik