Such power was something no one could imagine."This is bad! Run!" someone yelled in a panic.Everyone tried to escape.Chase was not afraid at all. He grunted coldly. "What's the rush to leave when you're already here?"He walked in the air and went after all those people. He stepped in the air like it was the ground. Every step brought him forward hundreds of yards. It took only a few seconds for him to go thousands of yards and appear behind those people."No! Help! Help!" someone howled and tried to escape with all his might, but it was pointless. Chase was too fast. He caught up to the man in a blink of an eye.Chase waved his right arm with his fingers opened up like a claw. He crushed everything that blocked his way. Chase reached out for one of those men.Blood splattered everywhere.Chase crushed the man's neck with just one grip. He broke off the man's head and made a grab for two more men. The three remaining men died on the spot.He took care of four men instantly
The brownish-gray light was like a ghost flame that danced eerily under the moonlight. It shot with great speed and came instantly at Chase as it shot right through his shoulder.A painful scream resonated in the air. There was a bloody hole in Chase's shoulder, and blood flowed from it. The skin around his wound quickly dried up, turning black."Hehe. That's a specially concocted poison powder from the Brennans. It's used to destroy the protective energy field of martial artists. Even a martial arts overlord's flesh would rot with a pinch of it and they'd end up dying a painful death!"A rickety figure appeared from the brownish-gray light. It was Zachariah, an elder of the Brennan family."Ambushing someone is a despicable move, Zachariah Brennan! It's not fit for a martial artist!"A slightly older martial artist roared with an enraged expression, "You're a midway martial arts overlord. How could you embarrass yourself by doing such a thing?!""Hmph! What does a good-for-nothi
The sound of metals clashing exploded in the air as a brilliant light flashed and rippled through the air. It was deafening."What?!""That's impossible!""Chase is a martial arts saint. How is it possible that he's able to match up against a midway martial arts overlord?!"Everyone's eyes widened. They looked in disbelief as Chase's and Zachariah's weapons clashed. They were an even match, and it was difficult to tell who had the upper hand. Both of them were equally powerful.Chase's cheek turned slightly red. There was blood on his lips, but his eyes seemed to brighten up. He could tell that this difficult fight had helped his physique's strength level to heighten!"This is such an incredible feeling."Chase smiled. He was delighted. Pure physical combat was the enlightenment that he had been seeking.Chase was like a wild beast let out of the cage. His punches came down on Zachariah like rain. Every punch contained a powerful hit that forced Zachariah back several times. Za
"Die, Chase Collins!" Zachariah roared angrily.He turned his wrist and curled his five fingers into a claw before lunging at Chase with it.The space around them contorted. Dark threads seemed to appear in thin air, filling the space. It formed into an eerie prison made out of chains that trapped Chase."Soul Killing Bind!"Zachariah shouted sharply, and the black chains around Chase suddenly tightened. There was loud cracking. It felt like iron needles piercing into Chase as he felt intense pain all over his body."Huh?"Chase did not even grunt from the pain. It was probably because he was in a strong mental state despite feeling like his body was about to burst open. His bones cracked loudly.However, Chase did not give up. There was a bright glint in his eye, and his power seemed to surge."Is that guy really just a martial arts saint?"Everyone was astonished.They could clearly sense the power hidden deep within Chase. It was gradually awakened. The source of his power
The evil spirits filled up every space, but none of them were able to deflect the power from Chase's mere finger. Zachariah was shocked. He knew that he had offended someone scary. The consequences would be dire if Chase escaped from this.A dark flash began expanding. It was a black flag."Spirit-Suppressing Flag!"The flag billowed along with the wind and glowed with a phantom light. A massive surge of power descended, and all evil spirits were trapped. They trembled and began howling pitifully."Go!"Zachariah suddenly raised his hand, and the Spirit-Suppressing Flag formed into a black light that shot out."Huh?"Chase was calm when facing the attack of the Spirit Suppressing Flag. He raised his right arm. His sleeve suddenly expanded and he pushed with his elbow.The Spirit-Suppressing Flag hit Chase on the right shoulder.There was a loud bang, but the Spirit-Suppressing Flag did not succeed in penetrating Chase's physical shield. His arm held up to the attack."How can
Zachariah was panicking by now. His face was pale, and sweat kept dripping from his forehead.He had never dreamed that someone so powerful would one day appear in Capital City."You have no right to know my name," Chase said coolly as he strode toward Zachariah."Don't kill me. If you're willing to spare my life, I'll take you to the Brennans right now to get revenge!"Zachariah's eyes narrowed. A notion moved in his mind as he secretly channeled vital energy to escape.There was a martial arts overlord with him. If he could escape, the Brennans would not let Chase off so easily. All he needed was to send out a more powerful person who might be able to kill Chase.After all, no matter how powerful Chase was, his cultivation level was still too weak and was not even worth mentioning. A useless martial arts saint like him would not be able to cause much trouble."I've given you a chance. If you continue to be stubborn, don't blame me for what I'm about to do next."Chase shook h
The mansion was an old well. Deep inside the well were hidden secret treasures left behind by the Brennans' ancestors. It was said that the source of the old well was a Millennium Mystical Ice Jade, which was the reason it was well-kept after so many years.Every generation, the Brennans would pick outstanding members to soak in the well for a night to absorb the essence of the Mystical Ice Jade. It could cleanse the body and polish any potential one had to elevate their cultivation.Zachariah had soaked in the water for two months.Currently, he was lying in bed to recuperate. That was when he suddenly heard an urgent knock on the door. He frowned and growled, "Who is it?""It's me, Loman," the man outside shouted anxiously."Come in!"The room door was soon pushed open, and a middle-aged man who looked like a servant entered. His face was pale and he was breathless. When he saw Zachariah's injury, he was extremely shocked."W-Who did this?""It's that damned Chase Collins, of
"Zachariah offended him. Did he empty our ancestral sanctuary for revenge?"The more Hotch thought about it, the angrier he got. If a powerful man like Chase had done this for revenge, it meant he was a scary person. Sweat dripped from Hotch's forehead as he felt a chill down his back."Send a message to the Brennans' powerhouses. Tell them they must find Chase Collins at all costs and kill him!" A chilling look flashed in Hotch's eye.This was not the end of what happened to Zachariah. From what happened to him, Hotch deduced that there was a huge chance that Chase possessed a powerful divine weapon. If he was an enemy, he should be killed.…Meanwhile, Chase was seated cross-legged in front of an old tombstone in Capital City. He was surrounded by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, which were gushing toward the top of his head in waves.His eyes were closed as he focused on achieving enlightenment from the martial arts technique inside his body. He opened his eyes slowly
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
The next day, Chase continued his journey.Suddenly, the ground began to tremble violently. In Chase's line of sight, a massive tiger-leopard hybrid came barreling toward him, its enormous paws smashing trees into splinters as it charged forward.This beast was akin to a martial god-level wild tiger, with a hulking frame, fur as tough as iron, and an aura radiating intense negative energy.The wild tiger let out a deafening roar. Its soundwaves reverberated in all directions, shaking the earth and instilling sheer terror in anyone who heard it."Damn it! That beast is back again!" a young martial artist cursed through gritted teeth.His left arm hung limp, shattered, and his chest bore a gruesome gash. He had nearly died from the tiger's earlier attack."Run! If we don't run now, we're dead!"The remaining five or six young martial artists turned and fled in panic.This wild tiger's strength was overwhelmingly powerful. Even elite martial god-level warriors would avoid a direct
The giant ape's massive club swept through the air, creating a terrifying gust that caused the crowns of nearby ancient trees to tremble violently.Meanwhile, Chase executed the techniques of his secret codex with agile movements. His figure flashed like lightning as he dodged the attack with precision.He surged forward without hesitation and delivered a fierce punch directly to the ape's abdomen.This strike was even more powerful than before, twisting the ape's intestines into a mess and splattering blood across the ground.The giant ape howled in anguish, thrashing wildly in an attempt to shake off its pain.Out of the corner of his eye, Chase noticed a crimson serpent coiled nearby. It slithered sinuously, measuring around ten feet long, with a body that released a pungent stench.The snake's cold, piercing gaze was fixed on Chase. It emanated a chilling sense of oppression. Its forked tongue flicked out menacingly as it launched itself at him.Chase's expression hardened.
The massive ape spread its enormous wings that spanned 25 feet in width, creating a dark shadow that blocked out the sunlight like two great black clouds.The ape let out a deafening bellow, a primal roar that resonated with the ferocity of an ancient beast.In an instant, the surrounding area—nearly 300 feet in radius—was swept by fierce winds. Sand whirled through the air, grass was uprooted, and trees swayed violently as their branches rattled and leaves scattered.The air was heavy with a menacing energy."A monster!" Chase muttered, narrowing his eyes as he took a defensive stance.The aura emanating from this creature was suffocating, its strength comparable to that of a martial god at its peak."Perfect! Let this serve as a lesson to all those fools that I'm not someone to be trifled with!"Chase launched himself forward without hesitation, closing the distance with the towering beast.His fist collided with the air, creating a sharp sonic boom that reverberated through
A sharp blade appeared in Chase's hand.This was a spiritual artifact named Azure Edge, forged by a renowned swordsmith after considerable expense and effort.A flash of cold light swept across, instantly felling over a dozen ghostly creatures.They stood no chance against Chase's strikes. Their throats were slit, and their heads separated cleanly from their bodies.A crimson crystal dropped into Chase's palm.It appeared unremarkable at first glance, but it contained a thick, viscous vitality and was more potent than ordinary blood. A faint spiritual essence seemed to pulse within it, emanating an almost sentient energy."Is this a ghost crystal?" Chase's eyes lit up with excitement.He immediately sat down cross-legged, focusing on restoring his depleted vitality.Within his core, his Sea of True Energy roiled and churned. Vitality surged as waves of energy coursed through his bloodstream, refining his muscles and bones."This ghost crystal is incredible. It's allowing my bo
Chase's pupils contracted as he sensed the impending danger.He unleashed a barrage of punches in an instant, executing the most powerful technique from the Dominion Codex.The void trembled and cracked as Chase staggered back several steps. Despite the force of his strikes, his attack barely grazed the massive beast's claws, leaving only minor scratches.The beast howled furiously, its eyes filled with unrestrained violence.Chase fixed his gaze on it, and he asked in a wary tone, "Who… or what are you?"The creature's aura was pure savagery. Its heavy, steel-like scales were nearly impenetrable. Chase's full-strength attacks barely left a mark, let alone inflicted critical damage.The beast let out a deafening roar and leaped forward, spewing a foul, dark liquid at Chase.Where the liquid hit the ground, it immediately began to corrode, releasing an acrid stench. The substance seeped into the soil like acid, causing nearby plants to wither and die almost instantly.Chase reac
"Damn it! What kind of mysterious medicine is this? The pain is unbearable!"Moments later, Chase calmed down, and his expression was dazed as he muttered to himself, "That scene… Could it have been an illusion?"Chase refused to believe it was merely an illusion. After all, if it were, how could he have seen that towering, majestic mountain?That night, Chase stayed in the cave instead of leaving. He continued to study the Dominion Codex, determined to master the technique as quickly as possible and ascend to a higher realm.…Meanwhile, a man clad in armor stood suspended in the air in another location.The man's posture was upright, his features sharp and striking, with eyes as deep and vast as the cosmos. He exuded an overwhelming aura of sharpness and power."So, it was an illusion?"The man frowned slightly, sensing a faint aura belonging to the Ghost King bloodline emanating from Chase. This discovery puzzled him."Something feels off," he murmured. "This human's bloodl
Chase stared in shock at the withered, lifeless corpse before him."So, this is the so-called secret?" Chase let out a bitter laugh and shook his head. "I thought I had stumbled upon a hidden relic, but it turns out to be nothing more than a trap."The eerie figure had used him as a mere sacrifice, intending to refine his body to restore his own strength and cultivation.The only secret Chase had uncovered was the entrance to the hidden realm, and he suspected it contained unimaginable treasures. Yet he realized the reason he could not enter alive was simple—he was not strong enough."If I've already been discovered, I might as well turn the tables!"His thoughts sharpened, and a ruthless gleam appeared in his eyes. Chase hurled a barrage of punches without hesitation.His iron fists rained down like a storm, striking the eerie figure with deafening impacts.The figure was caught completely off guard, stunned by the ferocity of Chase's counter-attack."Ahhh! You damn insect, st
With a flick of his trembling fingers, Chase unleashed a flash of silver sword energy from his fingertips, targeting the figure's forehead.The eerie figure was slightly surprised, clearly not expecting Chase to launch an attack. However, he simply raised his hand and flicked a finger.The silver sword energy shattered instantly, and Chase staggered back several steps, his chest heaving with labored breaths."As I thought... My cultivation is too weak. Even using the second stance of my sword technique can't harm this old monster in the slightest. If I want to win, I'll have to use that final move…" Chase's mind raced as his gaze flickered with determination.At that moment, the eerie figure opened his eyes again, revealing a mocking grin."Your physique is peculiar," he remarked."Hahaha! Don't worry. Once you become my servant, all these divine abilities and techniques, even the secrets of the True Martial Principles, will belong to you!"As the figure finished speaking, a s