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
Chase did not reply."What a pity that the Collins' last descendent is about to die in my hands."Edward suddenly burst out with energy and a dark light shot out from his body as it headed straight for Chase."That's the third elder's renowned technique! The Dark Flash! I heard that it's his ultimate move. Even an opponent with the same cultivation level as the third elder would not be able to survive this attack. Chase Collins is only a stage six martial lord. He won't be able to survive this. He's dead."Zach was surprised to see Edward using this move as well."Of all the people Chase Collins had to offend, it had to be you, Zach. Everyone knows your status within the Sosa Clan is incomparable. All the clan elders have acknowledged you as the next patriarch."Douglas buttered up Zach with these words, which worked well with Zach.It all happened in an instant. The Dark Flash shot toward Chase like a sword. He was about to evade the attack when his consciousness informed him o