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
This was against the natural order. Characters like him only existed in the history of the cultivating world, and they would always end up becoming the most powerful people.He did not expect Chase to be someone like that.Edward could not allow that.Chase had to die. If he survived, there would be no place for Zach to stand out.Edward looked grim and his consciousness activated the Dark Flash. His consciousness was quietly input into the Drak Flash and he gave it everything he got.The Dark Flash had a huge surge of power.Its shape turned into a sword and pierced through another one of Chase's domains.Hmph. All Chase had were three domains. There was nothing great about that.Edward thought that Chase would be done for this time. All he needed to do was aim the sword at Chase and he would be dead.However, the sword was once again stopped.It was the rear hall that Chase had refined at the Eastern Ocean Palace.The sword formed from the Dark Flash was stopped once mor
Quinn stepped in and approached Chase. "Little Rocky, I'll be handling this now."It had been difficult for Chase to fight one person. Now, there was another peak stage-nine martial lord joining in the fight and working together to kill Chase.Chase was not stupid. He did not force himself to fight against them but Quinn had stepped up to take on two peak stage-nine powerhouses on her own.He could not help worrying."Quinn, there're two of them. You…"She immediately understood what Chase was trying to say."Don't worry. Even though I might not defeat them, you know I'm not that easy to take down either!"A shiny, gold voodoo bug appeared from Quinn's palm right after she said that.It was the Golden Voodoo Silkworm.Since Quinn became a stage-nine martial lord, the Golden Voodoo Silkworm had grown bigger and its power had gotten much stronger than before. It was even able to evolve on its own.The Golden Voodoo Silkworm no longer looked like a worm. Its head had now grown a
"Do you hear that, pretty lady? Hannah Jones obviously has an unusual relationship with Chase Collins. She wouldn't be protecting him otherwise. Were you cheated by him, miss? Don't worry about it. All you need is to move aside now and we'll give you a chance to take revenge on him!"Douglas tried to create discord between Chase and Quinn.A beautiful woman like her who has cultivated to such a powerful stage would probably not want to share a man with another woman.Douglas was confident about this.Quinn listened to their uncouth words.Her expression remained calm as she spoke up coldly."The fact that you want to kill Chase is enough for us to know that there is no way this can be settled in a friendly manner. Prepare to die!" Quinn was firm about this.Zach and Douglas looked at each other.They knew that they had to do this the hard way.Both of them gave the order at almost the same time without hesitation."Kill them!"The enemy was about to attack.That was when
Lysander's body trembled as he gathered all the martial god energy within him, channeling it into his legs. He unleashed a flurry of kicks, each imbued with the force of his energy.At that moment, Lysander appeared like a masterful fighter. His movements were sharp and relentless.Each kick was faster than the last, and every punch carried a force that could shatter mountains as it slammed into the wild tiger's abdomen.The tiger howled in pain as its massive body slid several feet to the side. Its stomach was dented and bleeding profusely.However, Lysander's situation deteriorated rapidly. His body was drenched in blood, and his injuries became critical.The tiger lunged again, its jaws clamping down on Lysander's shoulder with a sickening crunch. Bones shattered, and blood sprayed in all directions, soaking his clothes."Help me!" Lysander cried out desperately."Run! Just run!" shouted the remaining martial artists who had not gotten far.The scene resembled a nightmare, l
The next day, Chase continued his journey.Suddenly, the ground began to tremble violently. In Chase's line of sight, a massive tiger-leopard hybrid came barreling toward him, its enormous paws smashing trees into splinters as it charged forward.This beast was akin to a martial god-level wild tiger, with a hulking frame, fur as tough as iron, and an aura radiating intense negative energy.The wild tiger let out a deafening roar. Its soundwaves reverberated in all directions, shaking the earth and instilling sheer terror in anyone who heard it."Damn it! That beast is back again!" a young martial artist cursed through gritted teeth.His left arm hung limp, shattered, and his chest bore a gruesome gash. He had nearly died from the tiger's earlier attack."Run! If we don't run now, we're dead!"The remaining five or six young martial artists turned and fled in panic.This wild tiger's strength was overwhelmingly powerful. Even elite martial god-level warriors would avoid a direct
The giant ape's massive club swept through the air, creating a terrifying gust that caused the crowns of nearby ancient trees to tremble violently.Meanwhile, Chase executed the techniques of his secret codex with agile movements. His figure flashed like lightning as he dodged the attack with precision.He surged forward without hesitation and delivered a fierce punch directly to the ape's abdomen.This strike was even more powerful than before, twisting the ape's intestines into a mess and splattering blood across the ground.The giant ape howled in anguish, thrashing wildly in an attempt to shake off its pain.Out of the corner of his eye, Chase noticed a crimson serpent coiled nearby. It slithered sinuously, measuring around ten feet long, with a body that released a pungent stench.The snake's cold, piercing gaze was fixed on Chase. It emanated a chilling sense of oppression. Its forked tongue flicked out menacingly as it launched itself at him.Chase's expression hardened.
The massive ape spread its enormous wings that spanned 25 feet in width, creating a dark shadow that blocked out the sunlight like two great black clouds.The ape let out a deafening bellow, a primal roar that resonated with the ferocity of an ancient beast.In an instant, the surrounding area—nearly 300 feet in radius—was swept by fierce winds. Sand whirled through the air, grass was uprooted, and trees swayed violently as their branches rattled and leaves scattered.The air was heavy with a menacing energy."A monster!" Chase muttered, narrowing his eyes as he took a defensive stance.The aura emanating from this creature was suffocating, its strength comparable to that of a martial god at its peak."Perfect! Let this serve as a lesson to all those fools that I'm not someone to be trifled with!"Chase launched himself forward without hesitation, closing the distance with the towering beast.His fist collided with the air, creating a sharp sonic boom that reverberated through
A sharp blade appeared in Chase's hand.This was a spiritual artifact named Azure Edge, forged by a renowned swordsmith after considerable expense and effort.A flash of cold light swept across, instantly felling over a dozen ghostly creatures.They stood no chance against Chase's strikes. Their throats were slit, and their heads separated cleanly from their bodies.A crimson crystal dropped into Chase's palm.It appeared unremarkable at first glance, but it contained a thick, viscous vitality and was more potent than ordinary blood. A faint spiritual essence seemed to pulse within it, emanating an almost sentient energy."Is this a ghost crystal?" Chase's eyes lit up with excitement.He immediately sat down cross-legged, focusing on restoring his depleted vitality.Within his core, his Sea of True Energy roiled and churned. Vitality surged as waves of energy coursed through his bloodstream, refining his muscles and bones."This ghost crystal is incredible. It's allowing my bo
Chase's pupils contracted as he sensed the impending danger.He unleashed a barrage of punches in an instant, executing the most powerful technique from the Dominion Codex.The void trembled and cracked as Chase staggered back several steps. Despite the force of his strikes, his attack barely grazed the massive beast's claws, leaving only minor scratches.The beast howled furiously, its eyes filled with unrestrained violence.Chase fixed his gaze on it, and he asked in a wary tone, "Who… or what are you?"The creature's aura was pure savagery. Its heavy, steel-like scales were nearly impenetrable. Chase's full-strength attacks barely left a mark, let alone inflicted critical damage.The beast let out a deafening roar and leaped forward, spewing a foul, dark liquid at Chase.Where the liquid hit the ground, it immediately began to corrode, releasing an acrid stench. The substance seeped into the soil like acid, causing nearby plants to wither and die almost instantly.Chase reac
"Damn it! What kind of mysterious medicine is this? The pain is unbearable!"Moments later, Chase calmed down, and his expression was dazed as he muttered to himself, "That scene… Could it have been an illusion?"Chase refused to believe it was merely an illusion. After all, if it were, how could he have seen that towering, majestic mountain?That night, Chase stayed in the cave instead of leaving. He continued to study the Dominion Codex, determined to master the technique as quickly as possible and ascend to a higher realm.…Meanwhile, a man clad in armor stood suspended in the air in another location.The man's posture was upright, his features sharp and striking, with eyes as deep and vast as the cosmos. He exuded an overwhelming aura of sharpness and power."So, it was an illusion?"The man frowned slightly, sensing a faint aura belonging to the Ghost King bloodline emanating from Chase. This discovery puzzled him."Something feels off," he murmured. "This human's bloodl
Chase stared in shock at the withered, lifeless corpse before him."So, this is the so-called secret?" Chase let out a bitter laugh and shook his head. "I thought I had stumbled upon a hidden relic, but it turns out to be nothing more than a trap."The eerie figure had used him as a mere sacrifice, intending to refine his body to restore his own strength and cultivation.The only secret Chase had uncovered was the entrance to the hidden realm, and he suspected it contained unimaginable treasures. Yet he realized the reason he could not enter alive was simple—he was not strong enough."If I've already been discovered, I might as well turn the tables!"His thoughts sharpened, and a ruthless gleam appeared in his eyes. Chase hurled a barrage of punches without hesitation.His iron fists rained down like a storm, striking the eerie figure with deafening impacts.The figure was caught completely off guard, stunned by the ferocity of Chase's counter-attack."Ahhh! You damn insect, st
With a flick of his trembling fingers, Chase unleashed a flash of silver sword energy from his fingertips, targeting the figure's forehead.The eerie figure was slightly surprised, clearly not expecting Chase to launch an attack. However, he simply raised his hand and flicked a finger.The silver sword energy shattered instantly, and Chase staggered back several steps, his chest heaving with labored breaths."As I thought... My cultivation is too weak. Even using the second stance of my sword technique can't harm this old monster in the slightest. If I want to win, I'll have to use that final move…" Chase's mind raced as his gaze flickered with determination.At that moment, the eerie figure opened his eyes again, revealing a mocking grin."Your physique is peculiar," he remarked."Hahaha! Don't worry. Once you become my servant, all these divine abilities and techniques, even the secrets of the True Martial Principles, will belong to you!"As the figure finished speaking, a s