"That's right. The most powerful person must be an elite from the sects and clans. At the very least, it would be a successor from an influential family, not people like us. That's the last fight. There's no need to be impatient. We should focus on what's happening now and decide on who to bet on and earn some extra money." "Yeah. I heard that Bactria Express wants to turn this into the match of the century. They're working with the Two Sects, Three Schools, and Four Clans, as well as the Eight Influential Families to organize this. They even prepared extravagant prizes for the top three fighters. I heard that the strongest among them will receive a spiritual treasure!""A spiritual treasure?! I can't believe a treasure like that would exist in this world!"…The streets and alleys of Capital City were filled with such rumors, and everyone was talking about them. Even ordinary people who were not martial artists knew about them.Despite this, ordinary people did not think much of
Chase's cultivation this time was a rare opportunity for him as Murdoch was quite brutal and strict with his training. Even so, Chase had never once thought about giving up. He was not only training his divine abilities, he was also training to be resilient.When it came to passing down knowledge and answering questions, a knowing teacher was better than a renowned teacher. Murdoch was a knowing teacher who knew exactly how to teach despite never explaining or preaching much to Chase.His teachings somehow influenced Chase subtly and unknowingly.That was the reason why Chase was willing to let Murdoch train him however deemed fit.There was another reason for that. After the first time Chase was beaten up, the divine Black Turtle suddenly contacted Chase. He specifically informed Chase to learn from Murdoch without worry. He even advised Chase not to be in a hurry to meld his realms. Chase could sense that the divine Black Turtle was being very serious about this and took the ad
This was the start of the Martial Arts Challenge of Capital City, Bactria.There were only two days left before the challenge started, and Chase finally left his secret realm. He appeared in Herb Hall.Compared to before, Herb Hall was now much livelier.This was especially after Bactria Express released a statement with the nine top sects. Besides Chase, there would be three other defenders in Herb Hall. Many people had arrived in the hopes of becoming a defender of Herb Hall.A few days had passed, and the three other defenders had been chosen.Chase saw three people at Skylar's quarters."These are the three young, talented people who emerged at the top from the matches. This is Chase Collins. The four of you will represent Herb Hall, and I hope that you'll be able to emerge at the top. It's going to be harder on you, Chase, because you need to lead them. Come on, you should get to know each other," Skylar said casually.There were two men and one woman. Chase did not know wh
"Can we attack another arena?""That wasn't specified, but I think we can. The other defenders might consider us weak and easily bullied, and they might make a targeted attack on us, which is not impossible.""Who did you three initially decide to be the first to defend our arena?" Chase asked the three of them."We had initially decided for Stan to take the first shift. He had requested it as well. You might not know this, Chase, but Stan got to where he is today through his own hard work at cultivating. He achieved his cultivation level by facing various challenges. He doesn't fear being challenged by another fighter, but if you want to be the first to be in the arena, that's fine with us as well."Summer had a good impression of Stan."That's fine. I'm good with your decision."Chase did not mind the arrangement. He knew from the moment he met them that all three of them were not his match. If that was so, there was no reason to win a fight over people whom the three of them c
Chase approached Nikolai alone to prove his thoughts.It was a strange feeling. Chase could clearly sense that he was just an ordinary man. There were no fluctuations in his body, and he was just the same as any other ordinary person out there, but Chase had to find out for sure."Nikolai?" Chase called out cautiously.The man who looked like Nikolai ignored him.Chase decided not to bother the man further when he was ignored.However, the man called out to him the moment Chase turned around."Why would you doubt yourself when you've already recognized me?""It is you, Nikolai. Why did you leave the Salvatores' secret realm and come here?"Chase was surprised but bewildered at the same time."Leave? I never left. I've been waiting for you to do business.""Oh? What business is this?"Chase got interested at the mention of a business opportunity."I'm preparing to put up bets for this challenge. I'm placing a bet on you as the upcoming champion. Try to refrain from revealing
When Chase returned to Basalt's base, he found out more information about the other arenas' defenders from Trek.The Basalt's army was also keeping close tabs on this challenge.Chase did not expect his unintentional action at Herb Hall to have resulted in such a large-scale martial arts challenge.However, Chase was quite happy to see this happening.The Webers' arena already had four defenders picked. Chase found out that one of them was Herbert, whom he had met once before, and another was Link Scovel, who was also a White Tiger Guard. As for the other two defenders, Chase had no idea who they were.As for the Sosa Clan's arena, rumor had it that a woman was one of their defenders.It was said that anyone who saw the woman would be stunned by how beautiful she was. Since the arenas were set up, no one had ever heard the woman speak. Everyone who had challenged her was defeated, and she had yet to lose.If it were not for the rule of picking out four defenders per arena, the w
"You probably don't know this. Their first defender is Stan Mallard. I heard that he defeated several competitors during the preliminary rounds at Herb Hall before he managed to become one of the four defenders." Someone would immediately reveal what they knew the moment a question was asked."Wow, you have lots of insider news. Do you know who's the first defender for the Webers?"When someone was able to answer, another person quickly asked a question he was interested in. No one cared if the news was true or false. Everyone was just there to entertain themselves."That man's name is Link Scovel. It took him several difficult fights to become a defender, just like that defender from Herb Hall. They're both powerhouses who came out of nowhere," the man who answered seemed to have a good source of information."What about that guy from the Sosa Clan?" another man asked."He's Earl Laker. I heard he became a defender after only being in one fight. He's not one to underestimate."
Stan thought it was a good thing that Kamal admitted defeat readily and got out of the arena."Anyone else who wants a fight with me can feel free to get into the arena. Even though the rules state that we have to rest an hour after every fight, I'm just getting warmed up. Anyone is welcome to fight me."Stan called out with great energy while the atmosphere was still buzzing from his fight. No one dared to get into the arena.Chase lost interest in watching after that. No one else challenged the other three arenas either, and it seemed like everyone was taking their time on the first day. No one wanted to be the first to fight and reveal their strength to those coming after. Chase decided to get Trek to look out for anything that might happen while he returned to the base to rest and conserve energy.It was expected that everyone was reserved on the first day. Not many people got into the arenas, and they were almost empty. After Stan fought Kamal, another person came forward to
Jade gritted her teeth as she gathered all her vital energy, preparing to unleash her ultimate move. It was the very origin of her title—Thousand Eyes and Flowers.Behind her, a vital energy screen spread open like a peacock fanning its tail.The surface was covered with intricate patterns, resembling the eye-like spots on a peacock's feathers.These patterns were not mere decorations. Each one was an ancient rune, capable of releasing a devastating vital energy attack.When Jade unleashed this move, everyone below gasped in shock."No way, this is just a friendly tournament match. Does Jade really need to go this far?""Should we reinforce the arena's defensive array? I'm afraid someone might get caught in the crossfire.""Tsk, tsk, it's been so long since we last saw Jade lose her temper. She's even more stunning when she is angry!""You're such a pervert. If you get hit by that move, there will not even be a corpse left of you!""You don't understand. There are worse ways t
Inside Universal Holy Land, Clive and his master were facing off against the woman suspected to be the Dark Divine Pearl. Meanwhile, at Light Divine City, Chase's fourth round at the tournament's semifinals had already begun.His opponent was Jade, the Saintess of Modest Lady Holy Land, also known as Thousand Eyes and Flowers.It was already extremely rare for two contestants with such a rare same surname to appear in the same tournament. They belonged to different factions yet both were advancing to the final few rounds. Not to mention, if Yara had revealed his phoenix bloodline and inheritance, he might have very well made it to the finals too.The people with the surname Fries were terrifying beyond words!These were the thoughts running through Chase's head for no particular reason. On the other hand, after Jade saluted, she launched her attack without hesitation.Chase, still a bit distracted, was startled by the ferocity of her strike. Such a name and demeanor, paired with
Skyler spoke proudly.Clive kept having the feeling that something did not seem right when he heard Skyler's words."The Holy Path will only open after winning the tournament championship. Only those selected by the champion can enter. I was already eliminated in the second round…" Clive stammered."Won't you become the champion after killing the current champion? Isn't killing Chase Collins what you want to do?" Skyler was frustrated with Clive.Clive finally realized what felt wrong about all of this."You're not Skyler," he said coldly.The Universal Element Priest had also locked down on Skyler with his vital energy at this point. "Reveal yourself. Who are you? What did you do to Skyler?""Oh? How did you know?" Skyler was taken aback but quickly calmed down and asked the question. "What's wrong with my charisma and appearance?"He looked at his body and clothes while asking the questions with curiosity and calmness. This person had admitted to pretending to be Skyler."Fir
"His will is a blur." Clive sounded helpless when he added, "But it's a will that is extremely frightening and evil."He had the right to this opinion as someone who had faced Klondike directly.When Klondike's will was directed at him, Clive could feel unlimited fear and helplessness. Any second more of facing Klondike might make him lose his mind.He could barely take the energy pumped into him. He only managed to get through it because of his guilt for Rania and his desire to live.The thought of begging Klondike was equivalent to seeing death.There was one reason why he was brave enough to talk about Klondike with the Universal Element Priest and Skyler. It was because Klondike was in a stage of being half awake and half asleep. Clive only dared to discuss Klondike when he was asleep.However, speaking of anything that crossed the line would attract his attention, and Clive was not willing to see that happen.The Universal Element Priest and Skyler glanced at each other. The
Both of those disciples thought they could see Skyler lose his temper, but he reacted calmly. The attempts to fan the situation seemed to have failed. Had they lost credibility with Skyler for their misguided actions?They broke into a cold sweat from fear.Those disciples had offended the previous and current Saints. It looked like they had just made life tougher for themselves.They glanced at each other and gave a long sigh.…Inside Universal Element Palace, Clive had placed Rania down on a training mat while he knelt in front of his master, the Universal Element Priest. "Master, please save Rania North. I'm willing to pay any price without regrets!"He spoke with great determination, and there was a grim look on his face."Silly boy." The Universal Element Priest glanced at Clive and sighed."Rania North seems to have been poisoned by a vicious curse and an extraterritorial poison. I can temporarily save her life, but her face…" He shook his head."I'm grateful enough that
The man had just commented to his junior when a sharp sword aura came swishing toward him. It sliced off half of his fringe, and his knees buckled from fear. If the sword had moved an inch further, his skull would have been sliced off."Shut your trap!" Clive's cold voice was heard. It was filled with murder. He had ignored all the criticisms directed at him. However, he pulled his sword out when the man insulted Rania."This is my woman. Insult her again, and I promise you will not see the sun rise tomorrow." Clive turned and continued walking forward without looking back.When he finally vanished from sight, a tall, dashing man came forward with a sword behind his back."Is Clive around?"He asked the two Universal Holy Land disciples who had just seen Clive."Clive just went inside to see the master, Skyler," one of them replied respectfully."Oh. What a coincidence. Um… What happened to your hair?" Skyler suddenly noticed the fringe of the disciple answering him had been slic
"If everything goes as planned, I'll be heading to the Holy Path with Chase Collins." Yara put the small, white bottle into his storage pouch as he spoke in a low voice."There's no hurry for this. I need to make proper arrangements at the Evil Shadow Sect first. Carla secretly set up the Severance Formation at the locations where Norm Weber and I were cultivating in isolation. She wanted to trap us inside and see us dead! I must have my revenge for that."The Holy Path won't happen immediately. You'll make it there eventually. Don't worry too much about it."Tack's eyes turned sharp at the mention of Carla. He and Norm had taken pains to nurture and groom Carla to become the sect master of the Evil Shadow Sect.Yet she showed ingratitude to their efforts by trying to kill them just to be with that rascal, Fallon Locke.Carla was a heartless woman who had no loyalty or filial piety. Such a vicious woman should find it lucky if all they did for revenge was to kill her.Tack saved N
Yara returned to his room at the inn after exiting the tournament venue. He checked the room carefully for any signs of intruders entering his room. He then took out a talisman from his storage pouch and blew gently on it.The talisman started to burn, and gentle smoke slowly billowed in the air. A formation formed instantly, and the entire room was cut off from the outside world.After that, Yara took out a messaging talisman. He touched the image of an old man on it. The next moment, the old man's image projected in front of him. He looked to be about 50 or 60. The old man had a head of white hair and a white beard. He was also wearing a big, red robe as he held a chowrie in his hand."Chase Collins took the bait, master," Yara said respectfully to the old man."Good job. You'll be rewarded well once this is done." The old man whisked his chowrie and laughed. He added, "Get his primordial essence, understand?"He lowered his voice when giving the instruction. When he bent his hea
After all, Chase had to bring Yara along if they were really going to the Holy Path.Chase would not be able to hide it from them then. It was better to be honest with them from the start."What? He needed something from you? Will he come over to see you tonight?" Willow's question had Lisa and Walter exchanging a glance.Chase had no idea how to respond. "What are you thinking, Willow? Sweep those dirty thoughts out of your mind."He berated Willow.Willow realized what she had just said and quickly apologized. "Oh, that's not what I meant. I just wanted to ask what you meant by him needing your help."Chase sighed. "To put it in a nutshell, Yara has phoenix bloodline and requires the Light Divine Pearl's help to receive the Rising powers of the Phoenix Deity. He knows that I have hope of getting the Light Divine Pearl, which is why he came to me."Willow and Walter were stunned."The Phoenix Deity? Isn't that one of the Five Major Demon Saints who holds the same standing as th