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
"Zach Sosa, save me!"Byron ignored the situation and his status as he shouted for help.Zach and Douglas, who were watching this fiasco quietly, looked at each other.This annoyed Zach specifically when he heard Byron calling out to him for help.Zach quietly thought, 'This is irritating.'He could imagine how useless Byron was but did not expect it to be that bad.Since the death of Logan, there was no one in the Hamptons' younger generation that stood up.Zach made a move and disappeared in a flash. He reappeared not far from Chase."Chase Collins, he's here because he's my guest. Please let him off."Zach suddenly appeared in front of Chase but he did not make any move. All he did was speak up calmly."Who are you?""You're here attending my banquet but you don't know who I am?""I'm sorry. I really have no idea who you are. Please introduce yourself."Chase spoke up honestly. Nobody told Chase who the organizer of the banquet was, including Skylar and his third sister
As Douglas got closer, Chase glanced at him dismissively, but a strange feeling began to appear inside him.There seemed to be something about Douglas that was begging his attention.It was strange. He had seen Douglas at Herb Hall before and even got into contact with him at the Salvatores despite there being a wall between them. Yet, he had never felt anything then.However, there was a strange feeling inside him. Could this be…?Chase had a guess about this but he had to confirm it with the miracle doctor, Skylar, when he returned later.He held back that strange feeling and decided to ignore Douglas.However, Douglas would not let this go."Chase Collins, I have to admit that your courage is impressive. You know that you're wanted by the Webers but still decided to return to Capital City. Do you know that every martial artist in Capital City is looking for you?""I'm wanted? What a joke. I'm Bactria's Basalt. Can the Webers put anyone on the wanted list just because you wan
"Hannah, you should know when to accept goodwill. If it weren't for your master, the miracle doctor, Skylar Lyman, you wouldn't be good enough to be here!"Zach replied furiously from being offended by her."And you, Chase Collins. Even though I have no idea how you managed to get in here, this place has gathered successors of various big families. Now that you're here, you have to follow the rules. Obey my request and let Byron go!"Zach spoke sternly while releasing his energy.The energy of a martial lord filled the place and there was dead silence.However, no one expected Chase to stay calm when facing that energy. He spoke up casually once more."What rules are you talking about? Your rules? Can I take it to mean that you're a bunch of thugs who are on the same boat and are birds of a feather?"Chase swept a glance across the room. Almost everyone stared malevolently at Chase after Zach released his energy."You can say so!"Zach was surprised at Chase's strength. He had
Byron, who was in Chase's hands, spoke up when he saw how Douglas cared nothing for him and Chase not making a move yet.He had sensed Chase's intent to kill him and even though Chase was not looking at him, Byron still spoke up with fear on his face."Douglas, stop speaking so sarcastically."When Byron called his name, Douglas' eyes narrowed and a murderous look flashed in his eye. However, the look vanished quickly."Don't worry. He won't dare to kill you with so many people here."Zach stopped exerting any energy as if to support Douglas' statement and acted like nothing serious would happen there."Let him go, Chase Collins. If you're trying to show your power, you've already done it. Byron is about to pee from the scare," Alan spoke up as well.Everyone present was convinced that Chase would not kill anyone.Only one person believed otherwise. It was Quinn.As Chase's older sister, Quinn knew better than anyone that Chase would not care where he was if he had already mad
Zach's and Douglas' energies both burst out at the same time.One of them was a stage-six martial lord while the other was a stage-four martial lord.Chase did not back down. He released his energy as well."Do you think you can do anything to me? What a joke!"A burst of stage-six martial lord energy filled the place.Zach's energy was completely pushed back and Douglas suffered the same fate.As for Alan and the rest, they had no place being involved in such a powerful fight. They stumbled backward because of the energy bursts."Hmph! We might not be able to take you down, but it would be a different story with our elders here!"Zach pushed back against Chase's energy while saying this."Do you really think that we won't have powerhouses in our family just because we rarely appear in public? Uncle Otis, come out here and take down this criminal!" Douglas spoke grimly and the doors opened in the windless banquet hall the moment he said this.Two elderly men stood outside t
"Kill him!"These martial artists were all powerful fighters. Even the weakest among them was a peak eighth-tier semi-saint. They sensed with their consciousness that Halver had been defeated.All of the Webers' powerhouses were filled with hate and anger. They took out their weapons and lunged toward Chase in an attack.The look in Chase's eye became even colder when the Webers retaliated. "I'll destroy the Webers today and get those two medicinal herbs after."A huge sword shadow formed behind Chase. The sword flash swept in all directions, destroying all of the weapons in the attack against Chase.Chase took another step forward. The sword in hand dazzled so brightly that it hurt the eyes. The light covered every corner as if about to destroy everything.It took only a short time for the Webers' powerhouses to be slaughtered. They did not even have the chance to retaliate. They were as weak as sick chickens.Cletus was shocked, feeling his hair stand on end. It felt like deat
Everyone was delighted.Halver Weber, the master of the Weber Secret Sect, was a peak martial arts saint. He was the second most powerful man after the Supreme Elder of the Webers.Two old men in black stood next to him with powerful auras. One of them was the leader of the Webers' Enshrined, Dennis Cloy. The other man was Halver's brother, Cletus."Who are you? How dare you barge into the Weber residence?! Don't you know that the Webers are Capital City's top family?" Halver said with a cold look on his face."Top family?" Chase laughed condescendingly and said with indifference, "I heard that the Webers possess two thousand-year-old spiritual herbs. Bring them out here. Give me those herbs and the Webers will live. Otherwise…"Chase paused at this point. He swept a glance at all the Webers present. A cynical smile appeared on his face. "This isn't much. The Webers are nothing to me!"Halver was enraged and roared, "What arrogance! Don't blame us for retaliating with force now t
Meanwhile, Chase was glowing in gold light, looking like a God of War.He was dressed to hunt, and there was a cold look in his eye. He displayed no emotions, acting like all he had done was kill an ant.Chase pulled out his sword, where blood was dripping down the blade.He turned to leave and headed to look for the Webers. Now that he was done with the Starks, it was time to take care of the Webers.Chase thought about this as he walked there. The Starks were one of the most wealthy families in Capital City. It did not bother him to destroy the Starks, but he had to find a good reason to do so or it might make others suspicious."Forget about it. I'll destroy the Weber Secret Sect first before thinking about this."Not long after, Chase arrived at the door of the Weber Secret Sect. He pushed the door open and strode in.The guards of the Weber Secret Sect saw Chase barge in and shouted, "Who dares come into the Weber Secret Sect?!" Chase kept silent as he continued walking i
"Who exactly is that young man? Why haven't I heard of him? The Starks are finished for making such a powerful enemy."Chase was decisive and resolute. He was ruthless, which frightened many of the Starks' guards.He closed his eyes to rest. Thin, black smoke began wafting out of his body and it eventually covered everything around Chase. No one was able to get near him.This was a lonely mountain peak that was far away from the bustling city.After some time, a car came by and parked near the mountain."Bastard!"Someone roared in misery. Theo Stark jumped out of his car. He was furious and roared with great anger.He looked at the abandoned house in front of him. Sorrow, fear, and revenge consumed him. His roars echoed all around."Chase Collins! Where is my son, Tank?!"He ran toward the ruins crazily.Just as Theo was about to get inside, he suddenly sensed a great danger. The next thing he knew, the mountain began shaking. It felt like the sky was about to fall. Theo was
Something sped by in the air, and several powerful auras were coming in close."Who are you? How dare you slaughter the Starks?"The man in the lead grunted coldly. He had a spear in his hand and came speeding over in a flash to stab Chase in the back.Chase did not look back. He raised his left hand and flicked his finger. There was a loud bang, and the spear broke into pieces. Turning back, he waved his hand. The dagger shot out midair and stabbed right between the man's eyes."H-How is this possible…" The man's eyes widened as he looked at Chase in disbelief. His mouth moved as if trying to say something, but his body gradually turned cold and stiff. This happened in a flash.By the time the other powerful auras appeared, the man with the spear was dead."Who are you?!" The two men were shocked. They were looking at Chase in great astonishment."I should be the one asking who you are," Chase sneered, his eyes narrowing.The two old men stepped forward and said in a deep voic
Chase saw that the entire living room was covered in blood. The walls were filled with various frightening torture tools."Is this how the Starks treat their guests?" Chase's expression was cold. He said this slowly and carefully, making sure every word was heard.The Starks!They were crossing the line!"Who's there?!"An angry voice was heard from deep inside the house. It was followed by violent coughing.A young man with messy hair struggled to stand. He was covered in blood. An arm fell limply below his shoulders. The cut on it was clean, and it was a horrifying sight to see.His eyes were bloodshot as he stared at Chase. "You worthless ant, you—pfft!"He only managed a few words before his throat caught something and he coughed up blood."Who are you? The Starks have never crossed paths with you. Why do you want me dead?!" He was a member of the Starks, and he questioned Chase with clenched teeth.A name immediately appeared in Chase's mind at the sight of this Stark fa
The elder was furious with what the Gold Devouring Voodoo Bug did."Damn it! You destroyed everything I had!"He was filled with anger. His eyes were red as he yelled hysterically. His voice was shrill, and it sounded like the shrill of a banshee."Did you think you were the only one who knew how to use voodoo?" Chase grunted coldly."Impossible! How could you know restricted mystical techniques?" The elder was in disbelief. Only a direct descendent of the clan was qualified to cultivate the Gold Devouring Voodoo Bug."Nothing is impossible in this world," Chase said with conviction.He flicked his fingers after that, and a green talisman appeared. It exploded with a loud bang and formed into a burning ball of flame.Two balls of flame came flying over and sat on each side of Chase's shoulder. The flames burned furiously as they formed into fire armor that covered him. His defense increased."You must die…"The elder laughed crazily.He waved his hand, and two wooden puppets
Chase's eyes narrowed as he observed the mountain of gold and jewels gleaming before him. They were treasures of immense value.He cast a cold glance at the glittering heap and shook his head. "These baubles are worth less than your pitiful insects. They don't even qualify to buy your life."Before his words faded, Chase extended his hand, unleashing a sharp burst of sword energy.The sword energy tore through the treasure, shattering the gold and jewels into dust, leaving not a single piece intact."I told you, you'll die a miserable death." The elder clenched his teeth while his fists trembled with rage.Suddenly, the space around them became distorted. A strange and eerie energy weaved itself into a cage that encased Chase."Devouring Spirit Ghost Domain!" the elder roared, his bloodshot eyes wide with madness. "You're doomed! I'll make you suffer every imaginable torment before you die!"Chase felt the oppressive atmosphere around him intensify, the air thick with the mournf
"You're doomed!" the elder spat venomously, his eyes ablaze with hatred.The Gold Devouring Voodoo Bugs were not so easily eradicated. Their corpses would transform into sustenance for dormant eggs within them, allowing the swarm to regrow stronger and more voracious than before. Eventually, they would consume their hosts' life essence entirely."I'll make sure you'll die without even leaving a corpse behind!" the elder bellowed, his voice tinged with madness.The desolate front yard crumbled under the destructive force of their battle, leaving not a single brick or stone intact.The elder's tattered robes fell apart, revealing a body covered in deep sword wounds. Blood gushed out from every gash. Yet he persisted, his resolve remaining unshaken. He believed Chase was merely a newly-ascended peak semi-saint, far from being a match for him."You won't win—not while I have the Gold Devouring Voodoo Bugs!" he roared, his bloodshot eyes burning with frenzy. "As long as they exist, I'l