Chase raised his cup of tea and took a sip.He suddenly looked taken aback and directed his sight toward a direction. "Interesting. Martial artists have infiltrated the place!"Chase could tell instantly that two unusual auras had quietly entered the residence.Not long after, he saw two figures appear from the dark. They headed straight toward the gazebo.Their auras were chilling to the bone!It was especially so for one of them. He had an aura that was as sharp as a blade. Chase could not help frowning from it."They're shadow assassins from the Night Pavilion!"Chase's eyes narrowed.Assassins from the Night Pavilion were divided into two categories—overt assassins and obscure assassins. Overt assassins were those who attacked targets face-to-face in a fight. They aimed to defeat or kill their targets.Obscure assassins handled situations more complicated than overt assassins. Every time they were on an assassin's mission, they were quick to execute their mission and would
"You're loyal. I like that."Chase smiled. He flicked his fingers, and two silver needles shot out into the air. Those needles pierced into the brains of the assassins instantly.It happened so fast.Both men trembled, their eyes glazing over.Next, wisps of black smoke wafted out, and both men passed out."This is the punishment I've prepared for you. I hope you'll like it."Chase licked his dry lips.He had started reading at a young age and knew the importance of etiquette, honor, and dignity. However, anyone who crossed his line would need to pay a price.Moreover, these assassins had an ulterior motive. They had hidden themselves since their arrival just to sneak an attack on him."Who are you? What are you doing here?!"That was when a resonant voice was heard within the courtyard. There was a thick negative energy that came with it.Chase looked in the direction of the voice. It was a middle-aged man dressed in black. He stood at the door of the courtyard while starin
Chase was far more powerful than Quincy expected.However, Quincy had cultivated to absolute martial arts legend. It was equivalent to half a martial arts saint, so he was quite powerful."Why are you so powerful?!" Quincy clenched his teeth. There was a violent and savage look on his face."What do you think?"Chase sneered, "I'll be honest with you. I'm not in a hurry to seek vengeance from you because I wanted you to watch the Hawkins family get destroyed. Unfortunately for you, that's no longer necessary."He raised his hand to grab something in the air.Dense innate true energy gathered into a golden palm that covered the ground below Quincy."No!" he began shouting crazily as he tried his best to defend himself.The golden palm exploded with Quincy on it, and his flesh was blasted off. His ribs were broken too.This was a purely physical attack that did not utilize any vital energy. It was an attack using pure strength.Such a powerful physical attack was equivalent to
"Huh? All of them seem to be wearing black scarves!"Chase noticed something unusual about them.Even though those men were in black, had their faces covered, and hid their auras well enough to blend perfectly into the dark, it took one look to know that they were robbers.However, if someone sent them here, it would not be difficult to guess that they were not ordinary robbers. Otherwise, they would not be able to qualify as assassins!"I shouldn't waste any more time." Chase decided after careful thought.He took a deep breath and regulated himself to his peak state. He suddenly leaped and sped forward like a cheetah toward the black-clothed assassins outside the courtyard.Chase pointed at them, and a sharp flash shot out as it cut through the air.There was a muffled bam.A few of the men in black were caught unprepared and died on the spot. There was a huge hole in their bodies, where blood flowed freely. The soil turned red from their blood."What?!""We've been attacke
These flames burned in the air, the space contorting from the flames. The burning air caused everyone's hair to stand on end, their flesh hurting."Oh no!"The old man in gray looked shocked as he quickly stumbled backward.However, he was too slow to react. The burning flying swords moved quickly and caught up to him in a blink of an eye.There was a piercing sound.The flaming flying sword stabbed through his shoulder and poked out from his back. Blood splattered in the air. It was a chilling yet beautiful sight."Argh!" The old man roared at the sky. There was a crazed and vicious look in his eye. He pulled out the flying sword from his body and coughed up a massive amount of blood."How could a good-for-nothing like you possess something like this?! Die!" The old man went crazy as he shouted while waving the metal staff in his hand like a madman.There was a loud boom. Powerful vital energy gathered and formed into a golden light pillar which smashed hard downward.The ent
If Chase was right about this, there had to be a complete Crystal Lotus inside this great manor of the Hawkins family. There might even be seedlings that had yet to mature."Don't blame me for helping myself if I see one."There was a burning glint in Chase's eye. This spiritual medicine was rare and very valuable to martial arts saints.Chase reached into the air, and the Crystal Lotus floated onto his hand. It shone brilliantly."Is this all there is to the Hawkins family?"Chase glanced coldly and turned into a flash of light as he vanished into a direction far away.…Night fell.In the backyard of Hawkins Residence, Hoss Hawkins was seated cross-legged on the bed. He looked sullen. There was a cold and calculating look in his eye.Four martial artists were kneeling in front of him. All of them were seriously wounded and on the brink of death."Good-for-nothings! You're all useless!" Hoss roared furiously. He had sword wounds all over him, and most of his flesh looked min
Three heads were instantly stabbed with a hole through them. Blood splattered everywhere, and the wall turned red from it.Chase swung his spear again, and bright sparks shot out from it. Painful screams were heard next. Six or seven guards died in the next moment."H-How is that possible?"The guard in charge looked on with fear as he trembled. He fell limp to the ground.Seven guards were killed in one move. Such power was nearly impossible."I don't believe this. He's just a martial lord. Argh!"Before he was done speaking, Chase had stepped forward to hit the guard on the head. There were two loud cracks, and the skull of the guard, who was a martial arts master, shattered right away. Blood splattered from it, and Chase's shirt was splashed red."This…""Ouch! He's really fast!""He's so powerful!"Dozens of guards were watching this from a hidden spot. They were scared to death by what they saw and quickly ran away in all directions."Don't even think about escaping now
"Who are you?" Tanner was cautious as he looked at Chase. There was an air of danger about him."My name is Chase Collins." Chase reached out his right hand slowly and beckoned at Tanner with his finger. "Didn't you want to catch me? Come and get me!"Tanner was infuriated.This was an open challenge! He punched forward in attack.A series of muffled bangs were heard, but Tanner was unable to get anywhere near Chase. He could not even manage to touch Chase and was slapped to the ground instead."How is this possible?! You're just a martial lord. How can you be so powerful in battle?!"Chase frowned as he looked at the howling Tanner on the ground who was coughing up blood. "You're the current patriarch of the Hawkins family, aren't you? Cody Hawkins must be your son. Tsk, tsk, tsk. The Hawkinses are really disappointing."Chase had planned to kill every Hawkins family member. He wanted to destroy all of the highest-ranking members once and for all.However, he decided to give u
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