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
Hero's expression darkened as he asked, "What about the other offices?""Not a trace!" replied the head of security.Hearing this, Hero's frown deepened. "Could they all be hiding?""Mr. Weber, look!" the head of security suddenly pointed toward the windowsill."Hmm?" Hero turned, following the direction being pointed at. His gaze immediately turned icy.There, near the windowsill, was a dark, gaping hole."Could it be..." Hero narrowed his eyes, barking, "Did they jump?!""Mr. Weber, is it possible they slipped out from the balcony?" the head of security hesitated."Idiot!" Hero could not hold back his anger. "This is the eighth floor! Do you think someone could just jump out of the window?""So, what should we do?" The head of security looked clueless."Let's go to the monitoring room and check the surveillance footage," Hero replied. He led the way to the elevator and pressed the 27th floor.Larsen Group's building had 27 floors, with the interior more luxurious the highe
"Haha, Mr. Larsen, I heard about yesterday's events. You're a straightforward person, so I'll be blunt. I want to partner with you regarding the Larsens' assets. How does that sound?" Hero's tone was casual."Partner?" Kaplan's lips curled with a hint of mockery. "What exactly do you mean by that?""I want shares in Larsen Group," Hero stated plainly. "Of course, you won't be shortchanged. Hand over control of Larsen Group to me, and I'll give you fair compensation.""Compensation? And how much would that be?" Kaplan replied, laughing derisively."Eighty billion," Hero declared. "Eighty billion to acquire Larsen Group. I think that's a fair price, don't you?"Eighty billion was no small sum.Kaplan did not respond to Hero immediately. He considered it for a moment before saying, "I'll think about it.""Very well. I'll wait for your answer," Hero replied before rising to leave.As Hero walked out, Kaplan's mind raced. It was clear to him that Hero was not interested in Larsen Gr
After order returned to Larsen Group, Kaplan finally had time to deal with Hero."Mr. Kaplan, Weber Group has started making moves!" Beck Larsen rushed in, his face filled with anxiety."Hmph!" Kaplan sneered, narrowing his eyes as he looked into the distance. "He thinks he's so clever."Hero wanted to swallow up Larsen Group, but Kaplan had no intention of letting that happen. For Hero to take over Larsen Group, he would first have to eliminate the Larsens. Otherwise, even if he took control of the group, it would be an empty victory.Hence, Hero wanted to use Kaplan to destroy the Larsens and then take over Larsen Group at his leisure.With that, Kaplan played along as they each had their own goals."Mr. Kaplan, this is the critical moment; you absolutely can't let your guard down!" Beck Larsen urged."Don't worry." Kaplan gave Beck a casual glance. "I've prepared everything. He won't be a threat for long.""That's fantastic!" Beck looked relieved.Kaplan ignored him after t
Aziel observed Chase's eyes closely and immediately noticed their extraordinary depth. Those eyes seemed as vast as the ocean, capable of concealing everything within them.They could draw one in irresistibly, leaving one unable to escape."That nose and those lips—they're identical to the features of the man in the photo!" The more Aziel looked, the more his heart pounded. He became certain that the man behind the silver mask was indeed Chase."Aziel, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you let this slip by, you may never get another chance," Kaplan urged."I know." Aziel clenched his fists, his voice tense. "But I don't like this."Kaplan sighed. "Ah, what a pity. He's no longer the naive young man he once was. Our plan will have to change. We can't delay this any longer. I need to find some help," Kaplan said. He fell into deep thought before finally making up his mind.Meanwhile, Chase had simply shown his face before casually getting into his car. He leaned back to re
As one of the largest corporations in Capital City, Larsen Group had its own expansive campus. It was not long before Chase arrived on the 39th floor and pressed the elevator button.The elevator doors opened with a ding, revealing a spacious, well-lit office. Standing at a desk was a woman in professional attire, reviewing documents with careful focus. She looked up as Chase stepped out, her face showing a hint of curiosity. She had not heard of any young man with the last name Collins who could freely enter Kaplan's office."Who are you looking for?" she asked."Kaplan," Chase replied calmly."Mr. Collins, please wait here for a moment. I'll call him for you," she said before turning to make the call."Mr. Collins, Mr. Larsen will see you now," she said when she returned, giving him a polite, professional smile.Chase nodded and walked toward Kaplan's office.Kaplan was already waiting for him and rose quickly as Chase entered. "Chase, you're finally here. Let's get started. T
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
The man had just commented to his junior when a sharp sword aura came swishing toward him. It sliced off half of his fringe, and his knees buckled from fear. If the sword had moved an inch further, his skull would have been sliced off."Shut your trap!" Clive's cold voice was heard. It was filled with murder. He had ignored all the criticisms directed at him. However, he pulled his sword out when the man insulted Rania."This is my woman. Insult her again, and I promise you will not see the sun rise tomorrow." Clive turned and continued walking forward without looking back.When he finally vanished from sight, a tall, dashing man came forward with a sword behind his back."Is Clive around?"He asked the two Universal Holy Land disciples who had just seen Clive."Clive just went inside to see the master, Skyler," one of them replied respectfully."Oh. What a coincidence. Um… What happened to your hair?" Skyler suddenly noticed the fringe of the disciple answering him had been slic
"If everything goes as planned, I'll be heading to the Holy Path with Chase Collins." Yara put the small, white bottle into his storage pouch as he spoke in a low voice."There's no hurry for this. I need to make proper arrangements at the Evil Shadow Sect first. Carla secretly set up the Severance Formation at the locations where Norm Weber and I were cultivating in isolation. She wanted to trap us inside and see us dead! I must have my revenge for that."The Holy Path won't happen immediately. You'll make it there eventually. Don't worry too much about it."Tack's eyes turned sharp at the mention of Carla. He and Norm had taken pains to nurture and groom Carla to become the sect master of the Evil Shadow Sect.Yet she showed ingratitude to their efforts by trying to kill them just to be with that rascal, Fallon Locke.Carla was a heartless woman who had no loyalty or filial piety. Such a vicious woman should find it lucky if all they did for revenge was to kill her.Tack saved N
Yara returned to his room at the inn after exiting the tournament venue. He checked the room carefully for any signs of intruders entering his room. He then took out a talisman from his storage pouch and blew gently on it.The talisman started to burn, and gentle smoke slowly billowed in the air. A formation formed instantly, and the entire room was cut off from the outside world.After that, Yara took out a messaging talisman. He touched the image of an old man on it. The next moment, the old man's image projected in front of him. He looked to be about 50 or 60. The old man had a head of white hair and a white beard. He was also wearing a big, red robe as he held a chowrie in his hand."Chase Collins took the bait, master," Yara said respectfully to the old man."Good job. You'll be rewarded well once this is done." The old man whisked his chowrie and laughed. He added, "Get his primordial essence, understand?"He lowered his voice when giving the instruction. When he bent his hea
After all, Chase had to bring Yara along if they were really going to the Holy Path.Chase would not be able to hide it from them then. It was better to be honest with them from the start."What? He needed something from you? Will he come over to see you tonight?" Willow's question had Lisa and Walter exchanging a glance.Chase had no idea how to respond. "What are you thinking, Willow? Sweep those dirty thoughts out of your mind."He berated Willow.Willow realized what she had just said and quickly apologized. "Oh, that's not what I meant. I just wanted to ask what you meant by him needing your help."Chase sighed. "To put it in a nutshell, Yara has phoenix bloodline and requires the Light Divine Pearl's help to receive the Rising powers of the Phoenix Deity. He knows that I have hope of getting the Light Divine Pearl, which is why he came to me."Willow and Walter were stunned."The Phoenix Deity? Isn't that one of the Five Major Demon Saints who holds the same standing as th