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
The fight went on for a long time, but Bard was not able to defeat Summer. He gathered his strength to use one last major move to take Summer down and give Herb Hall a bad start to this match. They would lose their reputation, and it would be even better if he could defeat all their defenders and maim them all right there.Summer might be an elite of the Obscure Sun Clan, but she was a woman, after all. Her moves were all soft and fluid, better used for restraining the opponent. Bard was a top disciple from his sect, just like her. Summer knew that things were about to turn bad for her.Even though the opponent was only casually attacking, Summer found it increasingly difficult to keep up. By the looks of how he was fighting, she could not help thinking that he was clearly preparing a major attack on her."I'm done for. I can't hold on much longer. If I let him defeat me, I might end up like Stan Mallard and get maimed by this man even if I don't die.""Looks like Miss Summer Lyman
There was a loud explosion followed by a flash of blinding light. Everyone shook their heads."That's the end of another talented genius in the world. What a pity. She was a pretty lady too," someone said with a pitiful look on his face."The Floating Cloud Sect doesn't know how to treat a lady right." "I bet you didn't know that the Floating Cloud Sect doesn't care for people like her. Sylph Clinton from the Floating Cloud Sect is just as good as she was."Someone among the crowd clearly looked down on the Obscure Sun Clan."Why would you need to go so far when she has already admitted defeat?" Chase asked calmly. He was in a long, green shirt and standing in front of Summer. He slowly put down his hand.His other hand was held protectively around Summer, who was behind him. His shirt billowed in the air naturally."Who are you? What right do you have to be in this arena?" Bard looked like he had seen a ghost.Bard knew how powerful his attack had been.However, this person
"Your name is Bard Clinton, right? There's a problem with your question. What do you mean I'm helping Herb Hall? Aren't I a part of Herb Hall? Isn't it right for me to give Herb Hall a hand?" Chase asked with a sarcastic laugh."B-But Herb Hall isn't the Three Schools or the Four Clans. It's not even under an influential family in Capital City. What right does it have to be one of the arenas?"Bard was still in disbelief but had no idea what else to say. He could not be commenting that Chase should not help Herb Hall."Come on. Didn't you want to fight the third defender of Herb Hall? That would be me. Let's fight. I'll be attacking if you don't." Chase did not care if Bard believed him. He insisted for the fight to happen."Wait, I don't want to fight anymore. I want to rest," Bard quickly said when he saw Chase about to attack. The memory of Chase blocking his ultimate move with one hand had made Bard afraid.He backed out in public."That won't be up to you. Do you think you c
The spectators began discussing among themselves once more at this shocking news."He's only in his early 20s and already has supreme abilities. Wouldn't he be even more powerful if he was given a few more years?!"Someone could hardly believe it."Didn't Elder Scovel from the Floating Cloud Sect say it himself? It must be true.""That might not be necessary. The Floating Cloud Sect might be just giving an excuse for their disciple's failure."There were some with a different opinion.Chase stepped forward at this point."I'm defending the arena, and Bard Clinton is attacking it, so we fought. I don't see any problem with that. What do you think, Elder Scovel of the Floating Cloud Sect?""Very well, Chase Collins. I'll remember you."Davy knew that there was nothing he could say about this. He had to prioritize healing Bard. If anything happened to Bard, Davy would not be able to handle the wrath of his master. Davy flew off after replying viciously to Chase.After Davy left,
Summer began to daydream at the side.When Chase took the drink over from Summer, he asked her a question casually, "Are you alright? Were you hurt?"Chase had no idea Summer had thought a lot while bringing the drink over to Chase."I'm fine. I just exhausted too much true energy, that's all. Thank you for saving me, Basalt's Collins. There's no way I can repay you except to serve you however I can."Summer said this in a low voice."Oh, that's good. But shouldn't you be offering to marry me instead if you want to repay me?"Chase said and laughed. He quietly passed over some spiritual stones to her to help Summer recover her true energy."Alright."Summer immediately agreed when she heard Chase's words. She even looked up at Chase when she answered.They stared at each other for a while. Summer did not look away. Instead, her eyes were staring back at him expectantly."I was just joking."Chase lost out in the staring contest. They had joked around before, and Summer had e
"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
The middle-aged man was scared speechless after witnessing Chase brutally kill the muscled man. He kneeled right away to beg for his life."Please let me off! I still have Mirage Dragon Tiger Pill that's perfect for martial nirvanas to refine their physiques. It's what you need right now."Mirage Dragon Tiger Pill?Chase frowned. He was aware that normal monsters and medical herbs did not have much effect on martial nirvanas who were also body refining cultivators.He knew that a Steel Dragon Tiger Pill was a unique profound-grade pill that was refined with an exclusive method that combined the Steel Technique with ingredients such as a dragon or tiger monster's inner core, dragon and tiger bones, and other rare supplements. It was refined using a special flame and required 49 days to complete. It could enhance one's physique tremendously.However, what was a Mirage Dragon Tiger Pill?"What's the difference between your Mirage Dragon Tiger Pill and the Steel Dragon Tiger Pill?" C
There might only be a difference of one word between martial gods and martial nirvanas, but both were totally different concepts."Cut the crap! I'll show you the holy technique of the Nefarious Deity Sect!"The muscled man suddenly put his hands together, and a ghostly wail was heard echoing in the air. A savage spirit appeared. It was holding a rusty, iron sword in its hand. It was filled with a murderous rage as it lunged at Chase."Possession Technique?" Chase's eyes narrowed. He was not a stranger to such unorthodox techniques. He had even fought numerous people using such techniques."Die!" the man roared as he controlled the spirit. A black sword flash tore through the air as a chilling glint came slashing at Chase."That's nothing." Chase shook his head and flung out a silver needle.The silver needle shot through the air and went between the eyes of the spirit. Blood splattered instantly as the spirit's massive body evaporated. It formed into a wisp of green smoke and va
Chase had not gone far when he heard a furious roar. A dark figure lunged right at him for the kill.It was a ferocious black wolf that had fur as dark as ink and extremely sharp teeth."How dare a mere stage-four martial nirvana monster ambush me?" Chase grunted coldly and moved his arm. A bronze saber appeared in the air, and a slash was heard. Just like that, the wolf was sliced into two.The wolf was left with half a body. Its soul appeared from the other side of its body, and it vanished instantly."Huh? It still managed to escape?!" Chase frowned. The look on his face suddenly changed as he ran toward the valley.A loud explosion was suddenly heard. It was as deafening as an avalanche.He saw a mushroom-shaped cloud of smoke appear in the air as stone and dust flew about. Numerous trees collapsed while bushes were flattened."Haha! I've finally caught you, you rat!" A sinister laugh was heard. A muscled man in armor walked out as he stared at Chase coldly. He had a huge bu
The blade contained powerful sword intent, and it sliced open a horrible wound on the Black Iron Demon Crocodile's belly. Blood gushed out from it.The crocodile roared furiously as it struggled. However, it could not escape as the blade had cut its veins, which immobilized it.Chase exhaled. He went forward and kicked the crocodile's head.A series of crisp cracks were heard before the crocodile ended up in a pool of blood. It was a horrifying sight.It was a martial nirvana beast, and even though it had been seriously hurt, it could still move. Chase did not dare waste any time. He took out some rope he had prepared earlier and wrung it around the crocodile's neck. He dragged it out of the underground palace."This Black Iron Demon Crocodile's body is massive. It must've consumed the blood essence of many human martial artists. I wonder what other surprises it has for me."Chase chuckled as he prepared to leave.However, that was when Chase paused in his footsteps and suddenly