"Hmph, since you came here determined to kill me, you should be prepared to die here. Even if I let you go now, who knows what schemes you'll hatch the next moment?" Chase's words made the other man fall to his knees with a thud."Basalt's Collins, please spare us! If you let us live, we'll be forever grateful and swear never to harbor any ill intentions toward you again. We were only misled by the Weber family. "We foolishly came here without knowing our limits. Please show mercy," the man pleaded, sobbing and sniffling miserably.However, Chase did not spare them. As he passed by, both men were reduced to lifeless bodies and collapsed to the ground.Chase's eyes were cold.Hmph!The Weber family again. They were still issuing bounties to hunt him down. Did they really think he had no temper?Chase knew these independent cultivators had set up an ambush outside Herb Hall because the Weber family had given them specific information. However, what puzzled him was why Douglas w
"By the way, Mr. Skylar, what's going on with Hannah's cultivation?" Chase finally got the chance to ask.He had been shocked when Hannah suddenly unleashed peak martial lord power. It almost made him think that she had been possessed by someone else as nothing else made sense."Hmph, what do you know, kid? Hannah possesses the legendary Cold Jones Divine Physique," Skylar said proudly."Cold Jones Divine Physique?" Chase asked, confused."Yes, the Cold Jones Divine Physique. It's one of those one-in-a-million divine physiques, nearly comparable to your Dragon Vein Physique."If it weren't for her breaking through too quickly and leaving hidden dangers behind, I wouldn't have had to suppress Hannah's cultivation. You'd be even more surprised by her true strength.""Now that Hannah's power has returned, will there be any negative effects?" Chase asked with concern."Kid, do you think they call me a miracle doctor for nothing? During my travels over the years, I found all the herb
"Why are they gathered here?" Chase asked. Although he could see what was happening outside, there was no sound. It was unclear whether Skylar had deliberately muted the noise or if the group of old men was simply not speaking.Just then, Skylar's expression shifted once more. He was clearly receiving another transmission.Instead of answering Chase's question, Skylar simply waved his hand, and the door to Herb Hall slowly opened.The moment Chase and Skylar were visible, the crowd outside began to speak up."Skylar, are you really going to protect such a villain?""Skylar, are you truly willing to tarnish your reputation by sheltering a murderer who takes lives so recklessly?""Skylar, we've come here, and yet you've shown us no respect. You're far too arrogant."Their accusations filled the hall, but Skylar had only one word in response, "Silence!"The accusations abruptly stopped."How dare you cause such a commotion at my doorstep, disturbing my peace? Do you really think
Since the founding of Bactria, there had been an unwritten rule that the Nine Major Powers should not interfere in the affairs of Bactrian clans.This was also why Bactria tolerated sects and aristocratic families dominating certain regions. Over the years, even if someone secretly colluded with these powerful families, they had to keep it on the down low and never be blatant about it."Enough talk. I don't care what your intentions are. As long as Chase remains in my Herb Hall, none of you will lay a hand on him. Now, leave!" Fed up with the conversation, Skylar turned to leave.At that moment, someone in the crowd spoke up, "Hmph, Basalt's Collins isn't much, after all. He killed so many people but won't even admit it. He's just hiding behind an elder."As soon as this was said, others chimed in, "Yeah, the great Chase Collins who only knows how to hide. How fitting! After all, Basalt's divine Black Turtle is just a turtle hiding in its shell."This remark sparked laughter among
When Chase called him out by name, the elder instinctively tried to deny it. He was just about to speak when Chase interrupted."Forget it. I doubt you'd admit it anyway. Fine, since we're all warriors here, let's settle this like warriors," Chase declared, his voice steady and resolute."I, Chase Collins, declare that anyone at my level can come and challenge me no matter their age or gender. If I lose, I'll accept any punishment. But if I win, then wherever I go, the defeated must retreat in my presence."Chase looked at the group of elders before him, his gaze cold and full of provocation."Chase, what's your current level?" someone immediately asked, curious about his strength."I'm a stage-six martial lord," Chase replied without hesitation, revealing his exact level. Even so, his answer caused a stir among the crowd.Many still remembered the recent battle for the secret realm on the outskirts of Capital City, and in their minds, Chase should not have progressed much since
The members of the Sosa Clan exchanged uneasy glances. Despite being so openly provoked, not a single one of them stepped forward to fight. Seeing this, Chase decided not to waste any more time with the group. He left them with one final statement before returning to Herb Hall."Seeing as none of you dare to make a move today, I'll change my terms. In the next five days, I welcome anyone at the same level to challenge me!"As soon as Chase walked away, a group of clueless elders from the Sosa Clan turned to Ray, hoping to regain some dignity."Ray, go get Mr. Zach to teach this arrogant kid a lesson," one of them urged.Aware of the real situation, Ray kept a stoic expression. To protect Zach's reputation, he did not reveal the truth but simply said that Zach was too busy to bother with such trivial matters."If Mr. Zach is unavailable, could we perhaps request the Saintess to step in?" one elder pressed on, unwilling to let go of the insult from a younger generation.The moment
Although Chase initially directed his challenge only at the Sosa Clan members outside Herb Hall who were provoking him, the story changed as it spread.Rumors quickly twisted his words. At first, it was simply reported that Chase was challenging opponents at his own level. However, as the story traveled, it became increasingly exaggerated. Some even claimed that Chase believed himself to be invincible among the younger generation and that he declared himself the strongest, inviting anyone who disagreed to challenge him.As expected, the news spread like wildfire, reaching nearly all the prominent factions. It was said that Basalt's Collins had boldly challenged all the strongest fighters in the world. Upon receiving the news, various sects promptly informed their heirs. They felt indignant, believing their own heirs to be the strongest.Within the Flaming Sun Clan, Apollo was dealing with people urging him to accept the challenge.Initially, Apollo had thought about making a pu
Perhaps sensing Zach's arrival in advance, Sherley spoke coldly before Zach even stepped into the sacred site."What is it?""The clan master has ordered you to go and teach Chase Collins a lesson. Here's his portrait," Zach replied. Knowing Sherley rarely left the site, he thoughtfully handed her a drawing of Chase.The woman glanced at the portrait before it turned to ashes in her hand."Understood."...Deep within the Tonrad Mountains was the gate of the Melody Sect. Two young women were pleading earnestly with an older woman before them."Please let us go to Capital City," begged Enola and Eve. The older woman before them was the sect master of the Melody Sect, Melody.After hearing the news about Chase, Enola dragged her senior, Eve, to look for Melody. She was hoping that with Eve accompanying her, Melody might allow them to leave the sect grounds.If Enola went alone, she knew Melody would never agree. Eve had readily agreed, having grown close to Enola over time."No
By the time Chase noticed, a swarm of venomous creatures had gathered around him.Among them were common species like black mambas, golden-ringed snakes, green pit vipers, seven-step vipers, crimson scorpions, and long-tailed centipedes, but mixed in were also rare and deadly breeds such as Nether Vipers and Thousand Calamities Azure Snake.What was going on? Wait… Nether Vipers?!A familiar voice suddenly echoed above him. "Go to hell!"Chase looked up and saw a figure hovering in the air.Sure enough—it was the man with small eyes. He was still alive!Chase glanced at the corpse he had just slain moments ago. What lay there was not a real body but a pile of beast bones, blood, and shredded fur—a decoy.How careless of him. The warriors of the Nefarious Deity Sect were as troublesome as ever.He let out a quiet sigh.The man with small eyes, on the other hand, was seething with hatred.Back at the Nefarious Deity Sect, the three brothers had initially dismissed the Nefarious
The fierce storm-like assault proved effective.The man with small eyes managed to land a few cuts on Chase's skin, leaving faint traces of blood. Delighted, he sneered, "You brat, you've been poisoned! Just accept your fate and die!"Chase let out a low snort.He had allowed the venomous green dagger to graze him intentionally. The blade barely cut through his skin, and after a slight wisp of black smoke, the wounds healed instantly.Earlier, Chase had estimated that the man with small eyes was, at most, a stage-six martial god. Unlike the boorish man from before, his strength seemed to lie in his speed and use of poison.However, after undergoing multiple rounds of body refinement, Chase's physique had become virtually immune to ordinary toxins. This venom was just too weak!Chase shook his head in disappointment.The smirk on the man with small eyes faded as he watched the wounds he inflicted disappear in an instant.That dagger—the Heaven's Poison Dagger—was forged from t
Zacharias sighed as he spoke, his tone laced with regret.Chase furrowed his brows and asked, "Why did they spare the Nine-Sea Giant Squid?""Orin, the Abyssal Ape, Lysand, the Black Monk, and Elijah, the Skinscraper, were all martial cultivators. The Nine-Sea Giant Squid's flesh has immense benefits for body refinement, even for those at the peak of the martial god realm."So, they carved out a small lake here, set up a restrictive formation, and kept it captive. Every 50 years, they would return to harvest its flesh. That's the only reason I've been able to survive."Chase narrowed his eyes. "How long until their next harvest?"Zacharias calculated for a moment before replying, "It should be happening any day now."Chase glanced at the massive squid still writhing in the lake, seemingly not fully dead. He formed a new plan in his mind. The Nefarious Deity Sect practiced body refinement too. Perhaps this thing could serve as some bait?He pondered for a moment before asking, "
A stage-eight martial nirvana beast, clearly one with a physique-focused specialization, yet possessing an innate talent for mind and soul attacks?Chase was momentarily surprised.Then, a smug voice echoed within his sea of consciousness."What a powerful body! This is a heaven-sent opportunity! Finally, I don't have to be trapped in that slimy squid anymore! These past few centuries have been absolutely disgusting!"Hearing this, Chase immediately understood.This was not an innate mind and soul attack from the Nine-Sea Giant Squid; this was the remnant soul of a long-lost great cultivator attempting to seize his body."Who are you?" he asked."Kid, you should be honored! I've chosen you, so just enjoy the ride!"Before Chase could get more answers, the entity launched a full-scale mind and soul assault.A black shadow rampaged through his sea of consciousness, colliding violently and emitting waves of soundless sonic attacks, sending waves of dizziness through Chase's mind.
"Castiel can only rely on his own luck now. Ivana, we should leave," Turk, the white-robed man, sighed."I suppose there's no other choice," Ivana replied, casting one last glance in the direction Chase had flown. There was a hint of reluctance in her expression.In the end, she activated her movement technique and soared away.Turk had been paying close attention to Ivana. When he noticed the lingering look in her eyes as she gazed after Chase, his expression darkened, though his thoughts remained unreadable.Once Ivana had taken flight, Turk flicked his fingers, sending a small black sphere rolling into the cave before he turned and departed.Not long after, Chase reappeared."Interesting," he mused, watching the direction Ivana and Turk had gone. A smirk played on his lips.With his heightened spiritual awareness, his perception far surpassed others of his level. The two stage-three martial god weaklings were nothing to him.After confirming that they had truly left, he step
Four black tentacles shot out from the cave, heading straight for the four of them.The boorish man, still reeling from his earlier clash with Chase, had no time to react before the tentacles wrapped around him. He let out a series of agonized screams as he was dragged into the depths of the cave.The white-robed man and the woman in purple stood farther away and managed to dodge the attack, their figures flashing as they leaped to safety.Chase, however, remained in place, completely entangled by the tentacles.The white-robed man halted, initially showing concern for the boorish man being captured. But upon seeing Chase ensnared as well, his expression shifted to delight. He assumed the beast would eliminate this troublesome opponent for him.Yet despite the tentacles stretching taut, Chase remained utterly unmoved. It was as if he had taken root in the ground.Feeling the strength of the tentacles, he realized they were far more powerful than those that had restrained the boor
What?!Chase felt incredulous.He dodged the attack and retreated about three feet away."What is this?!" Chase asked."Did you release monsters into this cave?" the woman in purple yelled angrily with her sword raised in the air."Monsters?" Chase glanced at the cave entrance in bewilderment. He saw a long, black tentacle appear from the cave as it reached out for the woman."Look out!" The two men behind the woman shouted as they defended her at the same time.Sword stances filled the air as the man in white helped the woman stop the tentacle. The boorish man picked up his blade and leaped into the air. He slashed down the back of the tentacle.Black-colored blood splattered onto a rock. Hissing sounds were heard coming from the plants as holes appeared in them due to the corrosion. There was lethal venom in the monster's blood.Chase was shocked to see this. The wailing he heard must have come from the monster. It looked quite powerful. He felt lucky about not entering the
Chase opened his eyes. His clothes had been wet but were now dry.He channeled his skills, and strength circulated him. He got rid of all impurities and felt invigorated.After that, he stopped using his skills and punched into the air using pure physical strength. He could vaguely hear the sound of a sonic boom.The effects of the Mirage Dragon Tiger Pill on body refinement were not bad at all. He estimated that he could achieve an upper level if he could take another three to five more pills.It seemed like a visit to the Nefarious Deity Sect was now inevitable.Chase turned to leave.Right after leaving, dark smoke began to billow from the middle-aged man's corpse, forming into a man. "Damn it. I can't believe I can only escape using Nefarious Deity Form. But I've managed to obtain your mind and soul's aura. The next time we meet, I'll make sure you'll suffer a fate worse than death. I won't let you die so easily."The man, who was in Nefarious Deity Form, began to glow green
The man was only at stage three, where each punch possessed a weight of 30,000 pounds.Besides that, as the Nefarious Deity Sect's signature fist technique, it possessed the Nefarious Deity Energy. It could invade the opponent's spirit and soul upon contact.It was also the perfect complement to the Nine Mirage Ecstasy.However, Chase seemed completely unaffected. He seemed to have managed to defend himself against that punch.The middle-aged man knew that he had lost all opportunity at survival when he failed to hurt Chase with the punch. He quickly maneuvered to defensive mode. Black smoke billowed from his body and formed into a protective armor around him."Nothing but a party trick!"Chase checked himself for any injuries caused by the man.Thirty thousand pounds worth of strength was nothing but a drizzle to him.As for the Nefarious Deity Energy and harm that came with it, Chase was now able to withstand the evil power after using the Thunderfruit Core to strengthen his