The stick had been stained with blood. Chase had picked it up from the ground.At this moment, when Chase pulled the stick out of Jerome, Jerome fell limp to the ground. This martial arts saint was maimed.All of the other Starks were scared silly as they screamed. Did their martial arts saint get defeated just like that?Chase remained composed. He swept a glance at the rest of the Starks, and his gaze finally fell on an old woman dressed in black.The old woman was hunched over and looked haggard. There was no light in her eyes. She looked like a frail old woman, but Chase noticed that every time he looked at her, her dim eyes would suddenly brighten.Chase realized that she was hiding her cultivation.Ellen's weapon was not to be trifled with, and even Chase was wary of its threat. If he had defended himself with just his pure physique, he would have ended up getting hurt.However, the Starks seemed to have mistaken Chase for using pure strength to destroy the weapon. Chase
A deafening roar erupted as violent energy waves swept in all directions, resembling a catastrophic landslide and tsunami. Ellen's face lit up with a triumphant grin—she was convinced Chase was doomed.Yet Chase remained calm. His expression betrayed neither fear nor anxiety. With a swift motion, he reached out and snatched the wooden staff from its wielder before swinging it powerfully.A sharp metallic resonance echoed through the air. Chase moved with blinding speed, his footsteps as quick as a thunderbolt. He swung the staff in a wide arc.Bodies exploded one after another, blood splattering everywhere. Each victim's skull shattered, painting a horrific scene of carnage.The onlookers drew sharp breaths as their faces pale with terror."No… That's impossible!" Ellen screamed, her voice trembling with disbelief.Chase was like a butcher on a rampage. Alone and wielding just a wooden staff, he had brutally slaughtered three martial arts saints."No, you're a demon!" Jerome shr
In an instant, spiritual energy surged around Chase like a tide before converging at his fingertip. A brilliant golden light burst forth, sharp and dazzling like the edge of a blade."Finger Sword!" he intoned, his voice calm yet commanding.With a simple thrust of his finger, blood sprayed out as it pierced straight through the forehead of an elder. The man's eyes widened in disbelief before he collapsed lifelessly to the ground, not even able to scream.Meanwhile, the remaining two elders launched simultaneous attacks from above.Chase raised the wooden staff to block a spear strike, its impact reverberating through the air. At the same time, his left hand shifted into a palm strike that landed squarely on the chest of the second elder.A dull thud echoed as the elder's internal organs shattered into pulp. Blood oozed from his orifices, and his lifeless body crumpled to the ground.Throughout the skirmish, Chase remained rooted to his spot. With nothing more than a wooden staff
As Isaiah's words fell, he suddenly surged forward with his steps accelerating sharply. He threw a devastating punch, his fist glowing with runic markings that amplified its power severalfold. Clearly, Isaiah had employed some kind of secret technique to boost his strength."Hmm?" Chase frowned but remained calm. He raised his palm and met the blow with a steady strike.The moment their attacks collided, Isaiah stumbled back several steps, his face pale and drained of color."How is this possible?" Isaiah gasped in disbelief. "I activated a secret art! My strength now surpasses that of an ordinary martial arts saint. Why can't I defeat him?"It defied logic. Though Isaiah was young and had reached the martial arts saint level, his achievements were not entirely due to raw talent.The Stark family's unique cultivation techniques artificially elevated their martial arts practitioners, requiring all martial arts saints within the family to study their inherited methods. Without these
Isaiah stared at Chase with wide, terrified eyes. His entire body was trembling. He tried to plead for mercy, but as he opened his mouth, his tongue slipped out and fell to the ground.Ellen froze momentarily, then realized what had happened—Isaiah had gone mad from sheer fear."Y-You actually scared him insane?" she stammered, her voice shaking with disbelief.Isaiah, insane? Whether it was true or not, this incident would undoubtedly create an uproar. The Stark family, one of the most powerful martial arts families in Capital City, had been utterly humiliated. This was a severe blow to their reputation."Chase, you should leave now! The elders will return at any moment," Ellen shouted urgently, her voice tinged with panic.Chase simply shook his head. There was a faint, calm smile playing on his lips. He showed no intention of fleeing. The Stark family might be a towering entity in the eyes of others, but to him, they were insignificant.If he so wished, a mere flick of his fin
"Heh, you can try," Chase said with a faint smile, turning to step back into the room.As he crossed the threshold, a sudden crack resounded. Easton had smashed a wooden table with his hand, his expression turning icily cold."Young one, you shouldn't be so arrogant," Easton said with a chilling tone. "At such a young age, you refuse to repent, and you even dare to provoke the authority of the Secret Sect. You're courting death!"His piercing gaze seemed to freeze the air around him as the temperature plummeted. Easton extended his hand, and a gleaming dagger appeared in his grip. It emanated a sharp, chilling aura that locked onto Chase."Your strength isn't bad," Easton sneered. "But compared to the high-tier techniques of the Secret Sect, you're leagues behind!"With a flash of light, Easton darted forward, with the dagger aimed directly at Chase's heart. His confidence was unwavering—he was certain Chase could not evade this strike. The dagger moved so quickly that it reached
"No need for your reminder," Chase said indifferently, casting Easton a fleeting glance before turning to push open the door and leave the courtyard.Once Chase stepped out of the residence, Ellen seemed to snap back to reality. She shrieked, "Stop him! Don't let him get away!"Two Stark family guards bolted from the courtyard in pursuit. But in a flash, Chase's figure disappeared into the darkness, leaving no trace."Useless!" Easton bellowed angrily."Mr. Easton…" One of the guards hesitated. "That man is strange. His cultivation level is clearly below yours, but the power he displayed surpasses even yours. I suspect he's using some secret technique or specialized martial arts.""Hmph, it doesn't matter what he's practicing. Tonight, he won't escape the Stark family's grasp!" Easton sneered. "Spread the word—dispatch a squad to hunt him down! Killing the son of the Starks is an unforgivable crime, and we'll deliver justice!"Hearing this, Ellen let out a sigh of relief."Still
Chase did not respond and continued deeper into the Stark estate."Damn it!" Adriel's chest tightened as he growled, "Everyone, stop him!"In an instant, three guards leaped into the air, charging at Chase. Each one was a stage-two martial arts saint, and together, their combined strength could rival that of a stage-six martial arts saint."Die!" The three martial arts saints unleashed a barrage of techniques, their coordinated attacks leaving Chase with no escape route.In the next second, a series of muffled explosions rang out like fireworks. All three guards were sent flying, their bodies crashing to the ground. Blood gushed from their slit throats as their lives were extinguished in a heartbeat."This is impossible!" Adriel's pupils contracted in terror."All of you will die!" Chase said coldly. He raised his hand, and three streaks of sword light howled through the air."No, wait—" Adriel shouted in a panic, but the sharp, unrelenting energy was already upon them.The thr
"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