"What do you mean, take Chase down? I think Chase might actually beat Elder Scovel. Even though he's an elder, the highest one can go while walking this world is peak martial lord. Chase might already be one of the strongest out there!" someone argued."Impossible! Chase is still so young. There's no way!" A supporter of the Floating Cloud Sect could not accept this idea."Even if he can't defeat Elder Scovel, he's definitely on the same level," the person insisted."The world of cultivation is about to change. Chase's rise is unstoppable," someone concluded.While the crowd below buzzed with debate, Chase found that he and Davy were at a stalemate after exchanging a hundred moves. He began to consider whether to use his third domain in battle. Earlier, he had combined his Slayer's Domain and Magma Domain into his attacks. Although Murdoch had repeatedly warned him not to reveal too much, Chase was eager to defeat this elder of the Floating Cloud Sect in front of everyone.Amid
Seeing Skylar standing before him, Davy immediately threw out a harsh accusation."Ol' Maloney, you deal with him. I'll handle Chase." Skylar dismissed Davy's words entirely, not even bothering to acknowledge him.Hearing this, the ragged old man gave Chase a glance before flying over to Davy's side, where they began to talk privately."You troublemaker, always stirring things up!" Skylar chuckled as he approached Chase. It was clear he was not genuinely upset. "So, what happened this time? How did you end up fighting that old fart?""Nothing much," Chase replied casually. "The Floating Cloud Sect caused trouble at Herb Hall's arena, so I decided to challenge their arena."Their defenders weren't that tough, and I took them down in a few moves. But when I beat the younger ones, the older guy wasn't too happy and decided to take matters into his own hands." Chase summed up the entire situation in a few words."Got it." Skylar nodded with a satisfied smile. "Just let me handle thin
Chase acknowledged that none of these old experts were simple. Still, as long as they did not provoke him further, he did not mind.If they did, well, he was not one to be trifled with either. After all, he had only used about half of his true strength earlier."Oh, by the way, sir, you can handle the spot we won. I'm going to check on Miss Summer and the others," Chase added.Initially, he intended to secure a spot for his Basalt soldiers. Yet given the situation, even someone as skilled as Trek would not be able to hold his own. It would only put Trek in danger. Hence, Chase decided to let Skylar take care of it as a gesture of goodwill."Alright, take care," Skylar replied. He was about to leave but then paused.He glanced upward and addressed the sky, "Alright, show's over. Scatter now, all of you, especially you two old farts who've been watching this whole time. Don't make me mad." With that, Skylar disappeared.Chase felt a bit puzzled—two old farts? Were others still watc
The moment Myles heard that Chase was not there to challenge the arena, his heart finally settled down.Otherwise, he would likely have ended up like the others from yesterday, unable to walk off the arena on his own.Wherever Chase went, everyone's eyes followed him, making him feel quite uncomfortable. Unable to endure the constant stares, Chase decided to head back to Herb Hall earlier than planned.Inside Herb Hall, after learning that Quinn and Hannah were there, Olivia decided to stay as well. Surprisingly, Skylar did not object to her presence.As soon as Chase stepped inside, he bumped into the three women just as they were about to leave. After a brief conversation, he found out that they planned to spend the day exploring Capital City.As the third sister, Hannah intended to show them around the city, ensuring Quinn and Olivia experienced the best sights and flavors Capital City had to offer.Seeing Chase, Hannah appeared quite surprised. "Little Rocky, aren't you a bus
Before they even reached the entrance, a rather elegant woman stepped out and approached the four of them."Hello, do you have a reservation?" Her tone carried an air of arrogance."Oh, we were just shopping and got tired, so we thought we'd come here for a meal. Do we really need a reservation to eat here?" Hannah replied, looking a bit awkward.She had not expected that they would need to book ahead just to dine at a restaurant."Do you think McKale is just some roadside diner? If you wish to dine here, you must make a reservation in advance."Even then, without the right status, we still might not serve you. I suggest you leave now and come back next time with a reservation," the woman responded, her tone not only self-assured but also carrying a hint of ridicule. It was as if she believed the four of them were just ordinary people."How dare you?! Do you even know who I am? A little restaurant like this dares to act so arrogant?!" Hannah could not take it any longer.She was
The woman immediately left Chase and the others and walked toward the approaching man."Stop right there," Hannah called out. She was about to say more, but Chase stepped forward."Hannah, it's just a restaurant. Why bother? Let's find another place."With Chase's persuasion, Hannah finally let it go. "Quinn, Olivia, let's head somewhere else," she said as the four of them started to leave."Basalt's Collins! Is that really you?"A voice called out from behind, tinged with uncertainty.Chase turned around and realized the man who had stepped out of the luxury car was none other than Ronan, Kingston's younger brother.Seeing Chase's familiar face, Ronan quickly recognized him. He hurried over, taking large strides to reach him."Ronan, it's you. You didn't join your brother in training inside the secret realm?" Chase asked casually. Since Ronan was from the Salvatore family, Chase could not just ignore him."Oh, don't even mention that. Because of my brother, my father has give
Sensing Hannah's hesitation and reluctance, Ronan immediately realized that someone in the restaurant had upset Chase's friends. He shouted again, "Why are you still standing there? Didn't you hear me? Clear the place out!"Seeing that the employee from before was remaining rooted in place, Ronan spoke once more."But sir, it's the peak dining hour, and we have a lot of customers inside…" the woman hesitantly replied."What? Are you saying my words mean nothing? If there are many customers, then tell them their meal is on the house. Now, get them to leave!" Ronan demanded, showing his sincerity."Forget it, Ronan. That's not necessary," Chase interjected. "My sister just heard your steak is excellent and wants to try it. A private room will be more than enough." He then turned to Hannah, giving her a reassuring look. "Hannah, since we're already here, let's give it a try.""Alright," Hannah finally agreed, her earlier hesitation fading.Once she agreed, Ronan personally led the
"How about this? I'll reserve this VIP room just for you from now on. Anyone who comes here and mentions your name will dine for free at McKale. I hope you'll honor me by visiting often, Basalt's Collins," Ronan said, acting as though he had scored a great deal, leaving Chase puzzled about his true intentions."What do you want? Just say it straight," Chase asked bluntly.Seeing Chase's straightforwardness, Ronan cautiously leaned in closer and said in a low voice, "Chase, I just need a favor from you. I know you carry weight with my brother and even my father. All I ask is that whenever they mention me, you'll say that I'm one of your men.""One of my men? What do you mean?" Chase was still confused."My father thinks I'm wasting my time and is planning to send me to the border to toughen me up... I don't want to go. This is my last resort. If you tell them I'm working with you, I guarantee they'll take me more seriously and reconsider sending me to the frontier," Ronan finally ad
"Kill him!"These martial artists were all powerful fighters. Even the weakest among them was a peak eighth-tier semi-saint. They sensed with their consciousness that Halver had been defeated.All of the Webers' powerhouses were filled with hate and anger. They took out their weapons and lunged toward Chase in an attack.The look in Chase's eye became even colder when the Webers retaliated. "I'll destroy the Webers today and get those two medicinal herbs after."A huge sword shadow formed behind Chase. The sword flash swept in all directions, destroying all of the weapons in the attack against Chase.Chase took another step forward. The sword in hand dazzled so brightly that it hurt the eyes. The light covered every corner as if about to destroy everything.It took only a short time for the Webers' powerhouses to be slaughtered. They did not even have the chance to retaliate. They were as weak as sick chickens.Cletus was shocked, feeling his hair stand on end. It felt like deat
Everyone was delighted.Halver Weber, the master of the Weber Secret Sect, was a peak martial arts saint. He was the second most powerful man after the Supreme Elder of the Webers.Two old men in black stood next to him with powerful auras. One of them was the leader of the Webers' Enshrined, Dennis Cloy. The other man was Halver's brother, Cletus."Who are you? How dare you barge into the Weber residence?! Don't you know that the Webers are Capital City's top family?" Halver said with a cold look on his face."Top family?" Chase laughed condescendingly and said with indifference, "I heard that the Webers possess two thousand-year-old spiritual herbs. Bring them out here. Give me those herbs and the Webers will live. Otherwise…"Chase paused at this point. He swept a glance at all the Webers present. A cynical smile appeared on his face. "This isn't much. The Webers are nothing to me!"Halver was enraged and roared, "What arrogance! Don't blame us for retaliating with force now t
Meanwhile, Chase was glowing in gold light, looking like a God of War.He was dressed to hunt, and there was a cold look in his eye. He displayed no emotions, acting like all he had done was kill an ant.Chase pulled out his sword, where blood was dripping down the blade.He turned to leave and headed to look for the Webers. Now that he was done with the Starks, it was time to take care of the Webers.Chase thought about this as he walked there. The Starks were one of the most wealthy families in Capital City. It did not bother him to destroy the Starks, but he had to find a good reason to do so or it might make others suspicious."Forget about it. I'll destroy the Weber Secret Sect first before thinking about this."Not long after, Chase arrived at the door of the Weber Secret Sect. He pushed the door open and strode in.The guards of the Weber Secret Sect saw Chase barge in and shouted, "Who dares come into the Weber Secret Sect?!" Chase kept silent as he continued walking i
"Who exactly is that young man? Why haven't I heard of him? The Starks are finished for making such a powerful enemy."Chase was decisive and resolute. He was ruthless, which frightened many of the Starks' guards.He closed his eyes to rest. Thin, black smoke began wafting out of his body and it eventually covered everything around Chase. No one was able to get near him.This was a lonely mountain peak that was far away from the bustling city.After some time, a car came by and parked near the mountain."Bastard!"Someone roared in misery. Theo Stark jumped out of his car. He was furious and roared with great anger.He looked at the abandoned house in front of him. Sorrow, fear, and revenge consumed him. His roars echoed all around."Chase Collins! Where is my son, Tank?!"He ran toward the ruins crazily.Just as Theo was about to get inside, he suddenly sensed a great danger. The next thing he knew, the mountain began shaking. It felt like the sky was about to fall. Theo was
Something sped by in the air, and several powerful auras were coming in close."Who are you? How dare you slaughter the Starks?"The man in the lead grunted coldly. He had a spear in his hand and came speeding over in a flash to stab Chase in the back.Chase did not look back. He raised his left hand and flicked his finger. There was a loud bang, and the spear broke into pieces. Turning back, he waved his hand. The dagger shot out midair and stabbed right between the man's eyes."H-How is this possible…" The man's eyes widened as he looked at Chase in disbelief. His mouth moved as if trying to say something, but his body gradually turned cold and stiff. This happened in a flash.By the time the other powerful auras appeared, the man with the spear was dead."Who are you?!" The two men were shocked. They were looking at Chase in great astonishment."I should be the one asking who you are," Chase sneered, his eyes narrowing.The two old men stepped forward and said in a deep voic
Chase saw that the entire living room was covered in blood. The walls were filled with various frightening torture tools."Is this how the Starks treat their guests?" Chase's expression was cold. He said this slowly and carefully, making sure every word was heard.The Starks!They were crossing the line!"Who's there?!"An angry voice was heard from deep inside the house. It was followed by violent coughing.A young man with messy hair struggled to stand. He was covered in blood. An arm fell limply below his shoulders. The cut on it was clean, and it was a horrifying sight to see.His eyes were bloodshot as he stared at Chase. "You worthless ant, you—pfft!"He only managed a few words before his throat caught something and he coughed up blood."Who are you? The Starks have never crossed paths with you. Why do you want me dead?!" He was a member of the Starks, and he questioned Chase with clenched teeth.A name immediately appeared in Chase's mind at the sight of this Stark fa
The elder was furious with what the Gold Devouring Voodoo Bug did."Damn it! You destroyed everything I had!"He was filled with anger. His eyes were red as he yelled hysterically. His voice was shrill, and it sounded like the shrill of a banshee."Did you think you were the only one who knew how to use voodoo?" Chase grunted coldly."Impossible! How could you know restricted mystical techniques?" The elder was in disbelief. Only a direct descendent of the clan was qualified to cultivate the Gold Devouring Voodoo Bug."Nothing is impossible in this world," Chase said with conviction.He flicked his fingers after that, and a green talisman appeared. It exploded with a loud bang and formed into a burning ball of flame.Two balls of flame came flying over and sat on each side of Chase's shoulder. The flames burned furiously as they formed into fire armor that covered him. His defense increased."You must die…"The elder laughed crazily.He waved his hand, and two wooden puppets
Chase's eyes narrowed as he observed the mountain of gold and jewels gleaming before him. They were treasures of immense value.He cast a cold glance at the glittering heap and shook his head. "These baubles are worth less than your pitiful insects. They don't even qualify to buy your life."Before his words faded, Chase extended his hand, unleashing a sharp burst of sword energy.The sword energy tore through the treasure, shattering the gold and jewels into dust, leaving not a single piece intact."I told you, you'll die a miserable death." The elder clenched his teeth while his fists trembled with rage.Suddenly, the space around them became distorted. A strange and eerie energy weaved itself into a cage that encased Chase."Devouring Spirit Ghost Domain!" the elder roared, his bloodshot eyes wide with madness. "You're doomed! I'll make you suffer every imaginable torment before you die!"Chase felt the oppressive atmosphere around him intensify, the air thick with the mournf
"You're doomed!" the elder spat venomously, his eyes ablaze with hatred.The Gold Devouring Voodoo Bugs were not so easily eradicated. Their corpses would transform into sustenance for dormant eggs within them, allowing the swarm to regrow stronger and more voracious than before. Eventually, they would consume their hosts' life essence entirely."I'll make sure you'll die without even leaving a corpse behind!" the elder bellowed, his voice tinged with madness.The desolate front yard crumbled under the destructive force of their battle, leaving not a single brick or stone intact.The elder's tattered robes fell apart, revealing a body covered in deep sword wounds. Blood gushed out from every gash. Yet he persisted, his resolve remaining unshaken. He believed Chase was merely a newly-ascended peak semi-saint, far from being a match for him."You won't win—not while I have the Gold Devouring Voodoo Bugs!" he roared, his bloodshot eyes burning with frenzy. "As long as they exist, I'l