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
Chase saw through Kaplan's plan immediately.Kaplan nodded his head in acknowledgment, saying, "Mr. Collins, you're astute."After a pause, he continued, "All we need is for you to keep the Webers occupied for about two weeks, and we'll have our chance to topple them. We'll soon take their place as the top family in the country."His eyes sparkled with a cunning glint. Hero had derailed Larsen Group's efforts for over two years; there was no way Kaplan would let that go. Once the Webers fell, the Larsens would rise as the new elite."What makes you think I can help you defeat the Webers?" Chase replied coolly.Kaplan took a deep breath and said seriously, "Because you're the only one qualified." He leaned forward. "I don't care about your history with the Webers. All I know is I need your help.""Fine, I'll help," Chase agreed without hesitation. He had no fear of Hero, having caused an uproar within the Weber family previously. He knew he was firmly in their crosshairs.Rather
"Heh, your plan is indeed clever, but unfortunately…" Chase shook his head. "I have no interest in getting involved in this mess. But I can shield you from the Webers," he stated calmly."You…" Kaplan's eyes widened in shock. He had not expected Chase to agree so readily. Chase's attitude was so casual that it made Kaplan pause, making him wonder if there was a hidden scheme at play."I won't meddle in your affairs because I simply don't care. Whoever wins or loses doesn't concern me," Chase said indifferently."Alright, we'll do as you suggest!" Kaplan decided, silently berating himself for being foolish enough to worry. If it had been anyone else, would they have agreed so easily? Chase had not even asked for any reward, which would have raised flags for anyone with common sense!Kaplan laughed, realizing that Chase's choice would benefit him as well. If Chase truly possessed the strength he claimed, then the Larsens might just have a real chance against the Webers."Mr. Larsen,
Chase glanced around and noticed that aside from Jovan, there were four or five older family members from the Coopers, all from the same generation.Jovan held a unique position in Capital City. He was not burdened with family responsibilities like other heirs. He only needed to focus on his studies and eventually marry and start a family."Chase, come over and have a seat," called a young man around 28 years old, who exuded confidence and strength. His name was Cosmo Cooper."Chase, this is my older brother, Cosmo," Jovan introduced. "He's one of the future successors of the Coopers and a formidable semi-saint ancient martial artist."A semi-saint represented the pinnacle of ordinary ancient martial arts. Although Jovan was quite capable, he was still far from the semi-saint level. He was not even a true master yet, let alone a martial arts saint. Martial arts saints were figures revered as near-mythical on land, far beyond the reach of typical martial artists."Pleasure to mee
"Thank you for your guidance, sir," Chase replied with a salute."Are you new to the Nefarious Deity Sect?" the old man asked."Yes. I've only just arrived here and hope that you'll be able to give me a pointer or two, sir," Chase said."I've been in the Nefarious Deity Sect my entire life. I know all of the sect's rules better than you." The old man brushed his snow-white beard with his hand while he was speaking. He went on and on."You're new here and must not know how powerful the Nefarious Deity Sect is. Our sect might not be the most powerful, but our power cannot be ignored. As long as you're part of the Nefarious Deity Sect, you'll have a strong backing behind you."Chase listened intently and kept nodding. He knew that this was a land where the strong ruled. Chase had gotten used to this long ago."It's been said that the master of the Nefarious Deity Sect is a martial god genius. He's an incredible man."To be honest with you, a talented young man like you will be nurt
"He's bullying me, Lyndon!" Chip turned and yelled at the battle vehicle.A big, muscular man came out of the vehicle.This man was huge and had a thick beard on his face. He looked quite ferocious."How dare you touch my people, you bastard? Which sect's disciple do you belong to? Don't you know the rules of the Nefarious Deity Sect? All personal duels have to be registered at the Enforcer's Hall. If someone tries to protect you, they'll be punished as well!" Lyndon sneered."Hoho! Are you telling me that stupid guy is under your protection?" Chase's lips curled.He did not hide his identity. After all, he was now aware of the Nefarious Deity Sect's rules.Moreover, he wanted to see for himself how great the Nefarious Deity Sect's top genius was. He wanted to see how powerful that person was to gain so much respect from these ants."You're dead!" Lyndon was enraged. He suddenly burst with speed as he ran toward Chase.The sound of weapons clashing echoed everywhere. A fierce b
"Who did this?!" Doug looked around angrily.Chase stood up and glanced at Doug. He saw that Doug was only a stage-one martial god."Did you do this?!" Doug glared ferociously at Chase.Chase shook his head. He did not really want to talk to Doug.A lowlife like him was not good enough to talk to Chase."Hmph! You have no idea what's good for you. I'll kill you today!" Doug roared coldly.He pulled his sword out from the sheath."Is death what you're looking for?"Chase narrowed his eyes."Haha! My big brother is almost here. Kneel and beg if you know what's good for you. I might consider sparing your life.""You talk too much!"The look in Chase's eyes was cold, and he gave Doug a nonchalant glance. Such a character would not affect him much. Chase was not interested in this man at all."You…"Chip watched all of this with fear in his wide eyes. "How dare you hit me?! My big brother won't let you get away with this.""Shut up!"Chase gave him a backhanded slap that land
A smile broke out on Chase's face. Such a quality pill made a huge difference in the attack skills of early-stage martial gods. It could even help a mid-stage martial god temporarily recover peak form.There might be some spiritual herbs in the vault of the Nefarious Deity Sect that were extraordinary, and Chase could not afford any of them with his current wealth. Besides that, he had to buy a set of suitable guides to further solidify his martial arts skills.Chase mumbled to himself, "I have to get a pill that can overhaul my bones and veins to improve my physique and make it go through a rebirth before I can continue enhancing my level."He thought about this."Die, you thief!"A roar was suddenly heard behind him.Someone in a green shirt came running toward Chase.It was a young man who did not expect Chase to move so fast. Chase lost him in the blink of an eye, and this angered the young man in the green shirt. "You won't escape me!"There was a sound of something flying
"Listen up! I won't destroy my skills because lowlives like you aren't good enough to be my enemies!""What arrogance!"A powerful negative energy exploded from the young man in black."Don't you know anyone who said that died in the end?"The young man in black waved his hand, and a black saber appeared out of thin air. It glinted with a chilling flash."A precious weapon!"Chase's eyes brightened. He had heard someone talk about the treasure vault of the Nefarious Deity Sect. This weapon seemed to have been taken from there."Die!" the young man roared, and the black saber slashed down the air.A vast sword flash shone with brilliance and came down at Chase like a raging storm that wanted to crush Chase to pieces."You're a mere martial god ant. How dare you act so arrogantly in front of me?"Chase grunted coldly. He swept the red battle spear in his hand across at his opponent.There was a series of explosions that caused tremors everywhere. The sword flash vanished and f
"Let's go!"The bearded man stood up with difficulty while glaring fiercely at Chase. "Mark my words! This grudge between us isn't settled. I won't let you off!"With those words, the group of seven quickly retreated while supporting the bearded man. In the blink of an eye, they disappeared from view.…"Did something happen here?" A while later, the sound of footsteps echoed nearby.Two young men in green robes approached, and as they took in the scene before them, their expressions froze in shock."What's going on here? I can see signs of battle. Could it be that powerful warriors were fighting here?" one of the youths asked, feeling perplexed."Wait, I smell blood! Could it be that someone was killed in a fight here?" the other exclaimed in alarm.Following the scent of blood, the two came across the bodies of several fallen guards lying on the ground. Among them, the bearded man was now barely clinging to life."It's him!"The two youths recognized the bearded man instant
"That's right! Kill him!"The remaining warriors gritted their teeth, their faces twisting with rage as they spread out and surrounded Chase.Although they were wary of Chase's strength, there was not a trace of fear in their expressions."I don't enjoy killing unnecessarily," Chase said calmly as his gaze swept across the group. "If you leave now, I promise not to harm any of you.""Stop wasting your breath!" the bearded man roared. Brandishing a long blade, he charged at Chase. "Kill him! Kill this beast!"In an instant, icy flashes of blade light sliced toward Chase.These attackers, all at the mid-stage of martial god, unleashed their sharpest attacks without hesitation. Each move was deadly and decisive, aiming to give Chase no chance to retaliate.However, Chase simply raised his palm and struck. With each punch, he unleashed an overwhelming force that shattered all the incoming blades of light.The last attacker was blasted into the air, coughing up a mouthful of blood b
'This place must have more monsters. I'll return later to collect them. If other warriors grab the spoils, it'll be a huge loss,' Chase thought to himself.He stood up, his gaze sweeping across the distant warriors. "Scram," he said coldly.At that moment, the sound of rushing wind echoed in the distance. Eight warriors dashed forward at incredible speed, landing near Chase in the blink of an eye.These eight individuals were all martial gods, and among them were two particularly powerful elders who had already reached the mid-stage of martial god.The two leading figures radiated the most imposing aura. One wore a purple crown while the other had a thick beard and piercing, sinister eyes."Where's Lysander? What happened to him?" the bearded man demanded."He's dead," Chase replied indifferently."What?! Who dares to kill him?!" The bearded man erupted in rage, his eyes burning with fury as he glared at Chase.The other warriors were equally shocked. Lysander, an early-stage m
Lysander's body trembled as he gathered all the martial god energy within him, channeling it into his legs. He unleashed a flurry of kicks, each imbued with the force of his energy.At that moment, Lysander appeared like a masterful fighter. His movements were sharp and relentless.Each kick was faster than the last, and every punch carried a force that could shatter mountains as it slammed into the wild tiger's abdomen.The tiger howled in pain as its massive body slid several feet to the side. Its stomach was dented and bleeding profusely.However, Lysander's situation deteriorated rapidly. His body was drenched in blood, and his injuries became critical.The tiger lunged again, its jaws clamping down on Lysander's shoulder with a sickening crunch. Bones shattered, and blood sprayed in all directions, soaking his clothes."Help me!" Lysander cried out desperately."Run! Just run!" shouted the remaining martial artists who had not gotten far.The scene resembled a nightmare, l