"We should retreat, Mr. Hero!"The Webers' guards quickly came over to protect Hero."Do you think you're able to stop me, you rascals?!" Hoss roared. Immense power shot out from his finger, which had a gold ring on it. It shot through the chests and abdomens of many men, who fell dead to the ground.Painful howls were heard echoing through the courtyard.This fight lasted for more than half an hour before ending.Hero had brought along five to six martial artists, and they were all killed. Only one martial artist in a black robe was left, but he was covered in wounds. He knelt on the ground while trembling."I-I surrender. I'm willing to be your slave!" The martial artist in black begged for mercy as he trembled."You can't even take down one fighter, you good-for-nothing! What's the point of you living?" Hero went up and kicked him.Chase watched the fight from his room. He could not help chuckling in his heart. "What a petty group of people."It was apparent how weak the We
The gold saber in Lou's hand broke piece by piece. Lou went flying backward and crashed into a wall. He fell into the garden in a disheveled manner. Lou struggled to stand but failed. There was a dent in his chest, and a few of his rib bones were broken. He was covered in blood.Hero's expression changed as he quickly went up to help him. "Lou! How are you feeling? Can you be saved? What's wrong with you?" Hero's face turned pale. He quickly took out a pill and fed it to Lou. It was not long before Lou's wounds stopped bleeding, and his breathing stabled.He opened his eyes slowly. Focus gradually returned to his eyes. He growled, "Hmph! You're dead, Chase Collins!""Do you think these tricks can hurt me? But I must admit that I'm impressed with the Webers. You have a martial arts saint among you. It looks like it'll be a fight to the death with me." Chase shook his head. He was not surprised about this.He knew that there was someone powerful behind the Webers. Otherwise, they w
"But…" Hero refused to give in. "He deserves to die. He should be torn apart!"Mountain frowned and roared coldly, "Shut up! I have my considerations. There's no need for you to say anything else."Hero sighed and bowed as he retreated out of the room.Once everyone was gone, Mountain raised his head to look outside the window. He gave an inaudible sigh and mumbled, "Collins… Chase Collins… The Collinses…"A blurred face appeared in his mind as he began to reminisce……In a remote courtyard of the Weber residence, the house was lit brightly.The dim, yellow light shone through the cracks and into the room. It shone at a man next to the table.He was a muscular man who had healthy copper-colored skin. He had armor on and a rifle slung over his shoulder. There was an intimidating air about him. He looked like a fierce warrior on the battlefield.The man was seated cross-legged next to the table with a book in his hand. He was reading it quietly.Just then, someone knocked on hi
A ghostly figure suddenly appeared behind him, wielding a dagger in a vicious strike aimed at the young man's life.A sharp collision sounded abruptly. The young man in green extended two fingers, catching the attacking dagger. The sharp blade sliced into his palm, with bright red blood dripping down his hand."What?!" The assailant was greatly shocked, feeling his right arm tremble violently as if an immense force were crushing his wrist, causing intense pain.Accompanied by the sound of bones snapping, the dagger shattered into a heap of iron fragments. The young man's two fingers remained intact and motionless, like a work of art forged from steel."How is this possible?!" The man in black was utterly astonished. His eyes were wide as he stared at the young man in disbelief.Although he was a genuine stage-eight martial arts legend, he could not even withstand the opponent's single hand just now."Who on earth are you?" the man in black growled through gritted teeth. He swiftl
Night fell, and the stars shimmered brilliantly.Chase returned to his residence. He knew that both the Hawkinses and the Webers were hunting for him, intent on killing him. However, he had already avenged the Collins family for their massacre at the hands of the Webers and the Hawkins.He now needed to intensify his cultivation.Hero possessed brute strength but lacked intellect, while Hoss was a sinister and cunning individual. Although they appeared to be in a cooperative relationship, they each had their own hidden agendas.After the Collins family was wiped out, the Hawkins family definitely did not let matters rest and would have dispatched experts to investigate secretly.Given Chase's special identity, he could not easily reveal his whereabouts.Therefore, he decided to continue keeping a low profile. Once Chase had cultivated enough, he would seek out Weber Group and Hoss to settle the score.The next day, spies from both the Hawkinses and the Webers received secret rep
It would not be a simple joke if Hoss angered a martial arts saint; the entire Hawkins family could face annihilation!"Forget it. We'll have to delay a bit longer. Let's hope that martial arts saint returns," Hoss said with a sigh.Just then, the door opened. He looked up to see a man in a suit approaching with a calm but formidable presence that made Hoss' eyes narrow in tension. "Caelus, why are you here?""Oh, I came to discuss something with you," Caelus Hawkins, Hoss' big brother, said while scanning the room. "Hoss, where are your men? Where did they go?""What do you need, Caelus?" Hoss asked with a frown."I have a task for you," Caelus said seriously. "That rat, Chase Collins, is back in Capital City. I want you to bring a few men and capture him immediately—discreetly.""Understood!" Hoss agreed, nodding."And bring a warrior's corpse along. I want him to suffer from every kind of torture method before he's sent to hell," Caelus sneered.He had already dispatched ass
It was a silver dagger with an exceptionally sharp blade that glinted blue under the light.Hero sneered, flicking his fingers and sending the dagger flying with a powerful jolt of energy. At that moment, a man dressed in black was thrown backward through the window, stumbling seven or eight steps before he steadied himself."Who are you? How dare you infiltrate the Weber residence? Such audacity!" Hero demanded.The man in black burst into laughter. "The mighty Weber heir, reduced to a lone figure? I wonder how you even climbed to this position!" he sneered, mocking Hero with contempt in his eyes. "You're unfit to be the heir, let alone control the southern Weber Group. I suggest you surrender it immediately, or I'll personally see to the Webers' destruction. I'll leave no corpses behind for their funerals." "Arrogant brat!" Hero replied coldly. "I'd love to see who gave you the courage to make threats like that."He quickly lunged forward, aiming a slap at the man's head. How
"Wait!" the man in black shouted in a panic. "Mr. Weber, please spare my life. I surrender!""Surrendering doesn't guarantee you'll avoid punishment," Hero said coolly."I understand! I understand!" The man in black nodded quickly. "Kaplan sent us to kill your father and siblings—and to seize Weber Group from you!"Hero frowned. "Kaplan? Which Kaplan?""Kaplan Larsen of Capital City!" the man said while trembling.Hearing this, Hero understood. He should have guessed. Who else in Capital City could command a martial arts legend to risk his life? Kaplan was the only one with that kind of pull.Hero had long suspected Kaplan's ambition, aiming to take advantage of his own weakened state. Now, it appeared Kaplan had been plotting all along. He had to admit, the Larsens were playing their cards well. Clearly, they were aware of his dealings with the Hawkinses."In that case, I have no choice but to kill you to ensure my safety," Hero said coldly, raising his hand to strike."No! Mr
"I know I'm not your match," Ford said, bowing his head. "So, I willingly admit defeat. But I still want to see the Holy Path with my own eyes. That is why... I'm making this shameless request."His explanation actually made sense.Chase and the others already knew that Sky Dragon Holy Land was founded by the dragons who had ascended from the lower realm. It was not difficult to believe that they had the secret techniques needed to transmit battle footage.It also meant that all the rumors about Chase being a mysterious hidden expert were probably a joke among the major Holy Lands and sects. At least, among those sects that had close ties with Sky Dragon Holy Land, they probably already knew about Chase's true strength.Maybe all the Saints and Saintesses who had shown up at this little tournament in Light Divine City were actually here just to test Chase's abilities.Realizing this, Chase chuckled quietly and said, "Of course, you can come along, Ford. But first, I have to actual
After stepping down from the stage, Chase did not waste any time on unnecessary words.He quickly avoided the crowd of onlookers who acted like crazed fans and returned to the reserved inn room with Willow and the others."Tomorrow, your opponent will be the Saint of Sky Dragon Holy Land, Ford," Walter said excitedly."They say Sky Dragon Holy Land was established by the dragons who ascended from the fifth level. You thrashed the Lightning Dragon back on the fifth level the last time, so this time should be just as easy.""Where'd you get such reliable information?" Willow asked, feeling a little surprised.After all, with Walter's rather fearsome appearance—looking every bit like a bandit—most people would not want anything to do with him."I have dragon blood, remember?" Walter patted his chest proudly."Last time, after absorbing the Poison Dragon's core and a good amount of blood essence, the concentration of my dragon lineage became strong enough to catch Sky Dragon Holy La
On the main stage, Chase watched the sea of runes flying toward him. Suddenly, a spark of understanding struck him.He channeled his vital energy into the right index finger that had fused with the divine bone. Recalling the sword manual techniques, streaks of lightning-infused vital energy shot forth as sword energy.He moved his finger through the air, as if painting across the void. Each stroke unleashed a brilliant sword aura, razor-sharp and unstoppable, shattering everything in its path.Jade's rune barrage was broken apart one by one. Fragments of spiritual light and shattered runes drifted through the air.Every slash of Chase's sword aura was executed with such precision that not a single movement was wasted. The angles and trajectories were so perfect that each attack struck the runes at their most vulnerable points, maximizing impact.Among the spectators, only Carla, Fallon, and Ford—who had just rushed over—could truly appreciate the brilliance of his swordplay.More
"But the Light Divine Pearl is a creation-grade treasure. It's still only at the martial god level. It's far from being fully awakened," Fallon said with a frown.While the two spoke, Jade and Chase had already clashed head-on. Jade had unleashed her Thousand Eyes and Flowers.Countless ancient runes, shining with brilliance, shot out from the light screen behind her. Each rune faintly contained the essence of martial arts, distorting the space as they passed.If one's cultivation was insufficient, one's mind and soul would likely be shaken first, followed by one's body being pierced by the runes.As the rain of runes blasted toward Chase like a raging storm, the spectators below gasped as they were finally witnessing a truly grand spectacle.Willow and the others were awed by the sheer momentum of Jade's ultimate move. Although they knew Chase would not be harmed, they could not help but feel anxious."Can Chase block it?" Lisa asked worriedly while glancing at Willow."My mast
Jade gritted her teeth as she gathered all her vital energy, preparing to unleash her ultimate move. It was the very origin of her title—Thousand Eyes and Flowers.Behind her, a vital energy screen spread open like a peacock fanning its tail.The surface was covered with intricate patterns, resembling the eye-like spots on a peacock's feathers.These patterns were not mere decorations. Each one was an ancient rune, capable of releasing a devastating vital energy attack.When Jade unleashed this move, everyone below gasped in shock."No way, this is just a friendly tournament match. Does Jade really need to go this far?""Should we reinforce the arena's defensive array? I'm afraid someone might get caught in the crossfire.""Tsk, tsk, it's been so long since we last saw Jade lose her temper. She's even more stunning when she is angry!""You're such a pervert. If you get hit by that move, there will not even be a corpse left of you!""You don't understand. There are worse ways t
Inside Universal Holy Land, Clive and his master were facing off against the woman suspected to be the Dark Divine Pearl. Meanwhile, at Light Divine City, Chase's fourth round at the tournament's semifinals had already begun.His opponent was Jade, the Saintess of Modest Lady Holy Land, also known as Thousand Eyes and Flowers.It was already extremely rare for two contestants with such a rare same surname to appear in the same tournament. They belonged to different factions yet both were advancing to the final few rounds. Not to mention, if Yara had revealed his phoenix bloodline and inheritance, he might have very well made it to the finals too.The people with the surname Fries were terrifying beyond words!These were the thoughts running through Chase's head for no particular reason. On the other hand, after Jade saluted, she launched her attack without hesitation.Chase, still a bit distracted, was startled by the ferocity of her strike. Such a name and demeanor, paired with
Skyler spoke proudly.Clive kept having the feeling that something did not seem right when he heard Skyler's words."The Holy Path will only open after winning the tournament championship. Only those selected by the champion can enter. I was already eliminated in the second round…" Clive stammered."Won't you become the champion after killing the current champion? Isn't killing Chase Collins what you want to do?" Skyler was frustrated with Clive.Clive finally realized what felt wrong about all of this."You're not Skyler," he said coldly.The Universal Element Priest had also locked down on Skyler with his vital energy at this point. "Reveal yourself. Who are you? What did you do to Skyler?""Oh? How did you know?" Skyler was taken aback but quickly calmed down and asked the question. "What's wrong with my charisma and appearance?"He looked at his body and clothes while asking the questions with curiosity and calmness. This person had admitted to pretending to be Skyler."Fir
"His will is a blur." Clive sounded helpless when he added, "But it's a will that is extremely frightening and evil."He had the right to this opinion as someone who had faced Klondike directly.When Klondike's will was directed at him, Clive could feel unlimited fear and helplessness. Any second more of facing Klondike might make him lose his mind.He could barely take the energy pumped into him. He only managed to get through it because of his guilt for Rania and his desire to live.The thought of begging Klondike was equivalent to seeing death.There was one reason why he was brave enough to talk about Klondike with the Universal Element Priest and Skyler. It was because Klondike was in a stage of being half awake and half asleep. Clive only dared to discuss Klondike when he was asleep.However, speaking of anything that crossed the line would attract his attention, and Clive was not willing to see that happen.The Universal Element Priest and Skyler glanced at each other. The
Both of those disciples thought they could see Skyler lose his temper, but he reacted calmly. The attempts to fan the situation seemed to have failed. Had they lost credibility with Skyler for their misguided actions?They broke into a cold sweat from fear.Those disciples had offended the previous and current Saints. It looked like they had just made life tougher for themselves.They glanced at each other and gave a long sigh.…Inside Universal Element Palace, Clive had placed Rania down on a training mat while he knelt in front of his master, the Universal Element Priest. "Master, please save Rania North. I'm willing to pay any price without regrets!"He spoke with great determination, and there was a grim look on his face."Silly boy." The Universal Element Priest glanced at Clive and sighed."Rania North seems to have been poisoned by a vicious curse and an extraterritorial poison. I can temporarily save her life, but her face…" He shook his head."I'm grateful enough that