Chase remained silent among the group heading toward White Tiger's recruitment drive. The location was in one of the most bustling parts of Capital City, close to the Weber residence, which practically made it part of their domain.The independent cultivators accompanying Chase were well aware of the ambiguous relationship between White Tiger and the Weber family, a connection that was undeniably strong.Upon arriving, Chase noticed that there were more than twice as many independent cultivators compared to those at Red Phoenix's recruitment drive.It was only the first day, yet the turnout was astonishing. Chase could hardly imagine how much White Tiger would expand if this continued for an extended period.'No, this can't go unchecked. Something has to be done,' thought Chase.Looking at the organized recruitment process of White Tiger, Chase's surprise was evident. They were indeed selective, having set three strict conditions for recruits.First, no independent cultivators be
Even though Chase had altered his appearance and aura, the independent cultivators could still discern his true bone age. Because of this, they were fully aware that Chase was genuinely young, still in his 20s."If he's a martial lord, then I must be a martial sovereign!" one of the independent cultivators scoffed, clearly doubting Chase's qualifications.Another chimed in, mocking him further, "Exactly! There's no way this kid is at the martial lord level. He's so young. He's probably barely a marquis."Sure, that makes him a talent, but he's still far from meeting White Tiger's standards. I bet he's just trying to show off. He's probably nowhere near my level and just here to make a name for himself. Later, he can brag about being part of White Tiger's recruitment drive."Chase stepped up to the old man at the entrance. Whether due to the Weber family's proximity or White Tiger's confidence that no one would dare cause trouble, there were no other guards. Even though 50 or 60 i
Moreover, this was an exceptionally young martial artist with boundless potential."I'm Otis, one of the personal guards of White Tiger. What's your name?" he asked, introducing himself."My name isn't important for now. Let's talk after I've passed the test. Until then, it's all meaningless," Chase replied, uninterested in even providing a fake name.Otis' expression grew colder at Chase's indifferent response. He had hoped to engage in a more civil conversation, but this young man showed no respect.The change in Otis' demeanor did not go unnoticed by the independent cultivators standing by, leaving them puzzled."Sir, what's going on? Didn't you say the first requirement was reaching the level of a martial lord? The verification orb didn't show the colors you mentioned earlier," one persistent cultivator asked, oblivious to the growing tension.Otis, already irritated, sighed but still explained."There are two additional colors—white for stage eight of martial lord and black
Chase carefully sensed Otis' divine sense and realized that only a small portion of it was covering him.The source of this power seemed to come from behind Otis, where the faint image of a white tiger loomed, its eyes fixated on him. Chase knew that any slight movement on his part would be instantly detected by the tiger's shadow. He continued to act as though he had not noticed anything unusual."Shall we begin?" Chase asked, keeping his expression neutral.Otis, seeing Chase's calm demeanor, assumed he was no different from the others who had come before. Even if Chase were aware of the White Tiger's presence, Otis was confident that no one could lie under its gaze.Otis began his questioning as usual."Have you ever joined a sect?" he asked, and the moment his words left his mouth, Chase noticed the White Tiger's gaze intensify slightly.Chase remained unfazed, answering calmly, "No.""Do you harbor any enmity toward the Weber family of Capital City?" Otis asked next."No,"
Otis frowned slightly as he listened.From the beginning, White Tiger never really intended to recruit anyone. It was common knowledge that White Tiger had deep ties with the Weber family.All the prime positions within the organization had long been occupied by young members of the Weber family with a bit of talent. There were no lucrative spots left.However, when Basalt made such a big move and with Red Phoenix stirring things up, some of the White Tiger guards gathered and decided to do the same, thinking they might as well get involved.They never expected someone so monstrously talented to actually show up."So, you're dissatisfied with the position?" Otis asked again, still not quite believing it."You should understand that once you join White Tiger, you'll have endless access to cultivation resources, rare treasures, and much more. No small sect could ever offer you such benefits. Are you sure you want to back out?""I think I'll pass. If you can't even offer me the mos
Skylar and Blake soon realized that Chase's residence had gathered an impressive force. The group of beautiful women around Chase were not ordinary. Each of them was from a prominent sect. Particularly noteworthy were Olivia and Enola.One's a genius hailed from the esteemed Esoteric Sword Sect, and the other was a genius from the Melody Sect. Even Skylar, who usually paid little attention to inter-sect relationships, could not help but take notice.When Skylar learned that Blake had come seeking a Breakthrough Pill to advance his martial lord level, he furrowed his brows.Even for a renowned healer like him, it was a challenging task. However, in the end, he agreed to help out, mostly out of respect for Lucas.Refining a Breakthrough Pill that helped facilitate a breakthrough to the martial lord level was not something that could be done quickly. As the conversation shifted, the others eventually asked Chase about the commotion he had been causing.Chase's sisters, especially,
Chase sensed around. Every little bottle contained ten pills.Linus noticed the puzzled look in Chase's eyes and began to explain, "This is the first kind." Linus picked up the pill bottle that was labeled with the color green and shook out a pill.He continued, "This is called a Cleansing Pill. It's used to cleanse a person's physical attributes and strengthen them. The most obvious effect of it is to give a person without any cultivation talent the physical attributes required to cultivate. Anyone who takes it will probably cultivate to at least a meridian-opening master."When Chase remained stoic, Linus picked up another blue bottle and poured out a pill as he continued speaking."This is the Mighty Pill. It's used to give strength. If a weak child takes it, he or she will be as strong as an adult. However, this will still depend on an individual's physical attributes. It works on cultivators as well, and it's quite effective for them.When Chase still remained expressionless,
"If Skylar had warned you about this and told you to hide it from me and your master for now, why did you tell me about it?"Chase's attention returned to Linus as he asked this question."I'm worried I won't be able to hide it from my master, and I wish to leave the pill with you temporarily."Linus told Chase the reason.It was because Linus knew himself well and was aware that he was not suited to be hiding anything.Chase looked at the pleading look in Linus' eyes and did not reject his request. He took the defect Breakthrough Pill from Linus.That was when someone knocked on Chase's door.He opened the door to see his sisters were already dressed up as they gathered in front of his room. It looked like they were prepared to get out of the house.Chase was curious."What are all of you doing so early in the morning?""We got in touch with Myra yesterday, and she said she'd be flying to Capital City? We're her sisters. We should pick a present for her for when she arrives.
Marvin hesitated for a moment before responding somewhat awkwardly, "It seems this estate was already plundered before we arrived. We found nothing."A hidden estate had appeared yet yielded no treasures, which was indeed an unusual occurrence. He was worried that Chase might use this as an excuse to make things difficult for them.Though their group of six might have a chance if they used every trick they had, the sheer destruction in the valley and the ground having been polished smooth like the bottom of a bowl left them uneasy. If a fight broke out, they would likely suffer heavy casualties.Marvin gritted his teeth, then retrieved a silk scroll from his storage ring and handed it to Chase. "However, Mr. Collins, you saved several of our young members. As a token of gratitude, we would like to offer you a gift—the Passive Monastery's 'Tranquil Mind Technique.' This mental cultivation method strengthens the soul and can be trained up to the peak of the martial god realm."Chas
Several figures flew over. When they saw the smooth, bowl-like surface of the valley, they could not hide their shock. What kind of person would have this level of power? To reshape the entire valley like this…Among them, the purple-clad young woman, Ivana, immediately recognized Chase from their previous encounter."Sir!" She swiftly flew forward and greeted him with a respectful bow.Beside her, an elder in a black robe with a long beard—clearly her superior—was taken aback.Seeing Ivana rushing toward an unknown figure, whose aura was overwhelming and possibly hostile, he felt a surge of unease and quickly followed after her."Ivana, don't be reckless!" His tone carried a hint of reproach as he shot her a warning glance.Ivana pouted in frustration but obediently stepped back behind him, though she still could not resist making a playful face.Chase found her antics amusing and asked casually, "Who are you people? What do you want?"The long-bearded man cupped his fists a
The man with small eyes observed Chase's stance. He did not seem to be gathering any elemental energy, which made the man suspicious.A martial artist at the martial nirvana stage, with only a stage six martial god cultivation, was trying to block the Nefarious Deity's Three Slaughterers' combined attack using just his body?Even Knox Nefary, the strongest physical cultivator of the Nefarious Deity Sect, could not do that.This brat was too arrogant!The other two had the same thought as they smirked in disdain.By now, the water-fire-poison dragon drill had reached Chase, carrying the power of heaven and earth. The impact rippled outward like waves, turning everything in its path—trees, boulders—into dust. Any wild beasts that had not escaped in time were instantly reduced to a bloody mist.Even the Nefarious Deity's Three Slaughterers, still seated in mid-air, felt the shockwave. They hurriedly channeled their energy to block it.The man with small eyes frowned inside his prot
At that moment, the sky darkened, storm clouds gathered, and lightning crackled through the air. It seemed as if a torrential downpour could begin at any second.If someone were standing on the battlefield, they would have experienced a constant shift in temperature—one moment freezing cold, the next blazing hot, then pierced by eerie, bone-chilling winds, only to suddenly feel numb from electric shocks.The four warriors, each wielding a different elemental force, had created a chaotic clash of energies. Their power leaked into the surroundings, sending wild beasts and demonic creatures fleeing in terror.Chase's long hair, which had grown out over the past few months, fluttered wildly in the wind. His sharp gaze hardened. He could not allow the three of them to continue amassing power.He silently chanted an incantation. Three clones materialized behind him.The four versions of Chase exchanged a glance. Then, the three clones dashed forward, each targeting one of the Nefarious
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