The bustling streets of Capital City stretched wide and smooth. Among the crowd, a small group of people stood out like elegant cranes among ordinary birds, drawing many curious glances.Their attire was strikingly different from one another. Olivia wore a simple white dress, looking graceful and beautiful. Meanwhile, Hannah's purple-red gown exuded boldness and charm. Quinn, on the other hand, was in a vibrant blue dress, looking youthful and lively. Myra, who was gentle and serene, radiated a quiet elegance.Only Chase stood apart from them—tall, lean, and imposing. His black outfit fluttered in the breeze while his chiseled features carried a cold, indifferent expression. It made him seem out of place amidst the lively group."Hey, where did this pretty boy come from? How did he end up with all these women?" someone whispered, catching sight of the group.Most of the onlookers were well-dressed young men and women. Their outfits were luxurious, revealing their privileged upbri
"Get lost!" Chase barked. His eyes were cold, and a chilling air of murderous intent radiated from him."What? Did he just tell us to get lost?"The crowd blinked in disbelief, wondering if they had misheard him."You brat! How dare you act so arrogant? Do you think I won't kill you right here?" one of them growled, his anger boiling over.The group was used to bullying others under the protection of the Webers, relishing in the fear and submission of those around them. Chase's defiance infuriated them, making them wish they could tear him to pieces."I'll say it one last time—leave. If you don't, I'll kill you without mercy!" Chase's gaze was as cold as steel, his voice laced with deadly intent."Kill us? Haha, what a joke! Do you really think a weakling like you can stand against us?"Several young men dressed in fine clothes burst into laughter. Their eyes were full of mockery, as if Chase were beneath them.Chase shook his head with a sigh. They were too foolish to understa
"This guy has some nerve, making someone from the Webers kneel and apologize!""Is he tired of living?"The bystanders murmured among themselves, astonished by Chase's audacity."You little bastard, what did you just say?!" The young man in fine clothes froze, his face turning a deep shade of red as he sensed the overwhelming energy radiating from Chase.What kind of joke was this? He thought Chase was just bluffing, hoping to intimidate him into leaving."I'll say it one more time—apologize, or die!" Chase's patience had run out. His gaze, now sharp as a blade, revealed his intent to kill without hesitation.Since the situation had escalated to this point, Chase decided to go all in. He was determined to make a statement."Haha! You little brat, you should worry about yourself first!" the young man sneered before leaping forward with a powerful kick aimed at Chase. The wind howled with the strike.Chase remained unfazed, his expression filled with disdain. "Trash like you dare
"I'll escort you ladies out of here," Chase said calmly while turning to his sisters."Chase, let us stay and help you," Quinn responded. Concern was evident in her voice."Don't worry. Trust me."Chase gave her a gentle smile, though reluctance flickered in his eyes. He insisted on seeing them off, ensuring they left safely.As the women's figures disappeared from sight, Chase exhaled slowly and whispered to himself, "I'm sorry. It's my duty to avenge the Collins family and my duty alone. I can't drag you into this."Chase was about to step into a restaurant close to the street when he heard a commotion at the entrance."Move! What are you blocking me for? Do you even know who I am? One call from me, and I'll have hundreds of men here to slaughter your entire family! Get lost!"A cobalt-blue Ferrari screeched to a halt in front of the establishment.Two young men emerged from the car. One of them, dressed in luxurious silk robes, wore a dark scowl. He was accompanied by severa
"Useless fools! What are you waiting for? Beat him to death!" Holden shouted.Inside the restaurant, many diners had been frightened by the commotion and quickly moved aside."That young man is in trouble!""Indeed. That's Holden from the Weber family. That guy is bound to suffer.""The Webers are a powerful family. Even martial lords have to think twice before crossing them..."The onlookers shook their heads in pity, casting sympathetic glances at Chase.From a nearby empty table, a middle-aged man in white let out a sigh and pulled out his phone. He dialed a number before speaking in a low voice, "Mr. Collins... Yes... It's the Webers. They're here. You'd better step in personally..."After ending the call, the man's expression shifted several times. He seemed conflicted but eventually made up his mind.Walking toward Chase, he said respectfully, "Mr. Collins, since the Webers are involved, it might be wise to avoid a confrontation for now.""Oh? And why is that?" Chase ask
In a flash, Chase appeared beside Holden like a phantom. His movements were simply ghostly and swift. Within a moment, he closed the distance and was already standing right next to Holden.Blood splattered through the air.A severed arm flew high into the sky, spinning before crashing to the ground. Holden's agonizing scream echoed throughout the restaurant."How dare you harm Mr. Holden?!"As Holden's cries filled the air, a group of muscular men stormed in from outside. Each one was built like a predator, with lean muscle and a fierce, beast-like aura radiating from their bodies.The spectators gasped, stunned by the sight before them.Holden... lost?"Damn you! Do you even know who I am? Do you know who my uncle is?!" Holden snarled through gritted teeth, clutching the bleeding stump where his arm had been. His face twisted with both pain and fury.The speed at which Chase had attacked left Holden terrified. Chase had moved like lightning.Before Holden could even react, hi
"Barry Weber?""I heard he's a martial lord!"The crowd gasped in disbelief. A martial lord, in the eyes of ordinary people, was like a deity—lofty, beyond reach, and almost divine."Heh. What does a country bumpkin like you know anyway?"This is Capital City, and the Webers hold significant power here! You dare to offend the Webers? You'll pay the price for that. I won't hesitate to send you to your grave personally!" Barry sneered. As Barry took a step forward, a powerful aura surged from him, sweeping over the entire space like a tidal wave.His figure vanished instantly."That speed! What kind of technique is this?""His movements are too strange!""Watch out! He's an innate-level master!"The crowd was overwhelmed with fear, dodging out of the way as cold sweat dripped down their faces.However, Barry's speed was beyond comprehension, leaving everyone stunned.Just when it seemed Barry was about to land a killing blow on Chase, a shadow flickered. Chase's figure sudde
Blades slashed through the air, swords gleamed, and fists shadowed the room in rapid succession.One of the Weber guards even brandished a massive metal hammer, aiming a devastating blow at Chase's skull. He was intent on killing Chase on the spot."Heh, just like ants," Chase muttered, shaking his head. He calmly raised his hand, caught the hammer mid-swing, and crushed it with a crack and another snap.Without missing a beat, Chase flicked his fingers, sending sharp, successive strikes the guards' way. One after another, they were flung to the ground. Their bones shattered, and they all groaned in agony."H-How is this possible?" Holden gasped in disbelief while stumbling backward. His legs were trembling beneath him.The guards were still alive, though their bodies were broken—proof that Chase had held back. If he had wanted to, he could have reduced them to nothing but pulp.A wave of regret crashed over Holden. What kind of fool had he been to provoke such a monster? Chase's
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
A golden rune floated in Chase's palm, shimmering with radiant energy.The rune collided with the rusted blade, scattering dazzling sparks into the air."What?!" the elder exclaimed, his pupils constricting."Do you think a piece of worthless scrap metal can harm me? How laughable." Chase shook his head. He flicked his fingers, and the golden rune expanded to the size of a hand. In an instant, it transformed into a blazing flame that radiated intense heat. It spread in all directions."What kind of technique is this?"The elder's face twisted in fear. He leaped back, trying to escape, but the golden flames spread rapidly as they devoured everything in their path. Grass and leaves turned to ash in moments, and even the soil melted under its heat.When a single ember touched the elder's body, smoke began to rise from his flesh, causing him immense pain. The flames were not just hot—they burned through flesh and blood with ease."No! This fire is too dangerous. I can't let it touch
The elder was utterly astonished, unable to believe what he had witnessed.The Nine Dragons Shield was a forbidden technique that consumed immense amounts of vital energy to activate. Even martial arts saints who used it would suffer grave consequences, potentially causing their cultivation level to permanently regress."Who are you?" he demanded."Who I am doesn't matter," Chase replied, his tone calm yet piercing. "What matters is that I can kill you."Another bolt of lightning crashed down from the heavens.Chase stood still, unmoving, letting the lightning strike his body.Blood spattered as his clothes were shredded. His shoulders and back bore scorch marks from the impact. He smirked and said, "Not bad. This level of lightning barely affects me."As soon as he spoke, Chase launched a punch. The force of his strike condensed into a tangible blast. It was like a meteor crashing down, slamming into the elder's chest.A dull thud echoed as the elder's body convulsed violently