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
After considering this for a long time, Hotch finally nodded."Give the order to deploy all of the Brennans' powerhouses. We must capture that little bastard and torture him to force his secret out of him!" Hotch growled. His tone was chilling."Yes, Mr. Hotch!" All the elders saluted him before leaving the hall to conduct their separate duties.…That night, Chase was hiding out in a secret place while waiting for the Brennans' powerhouses to arrive."They're here."It did not take long.Chase stood up slowly.He stood where he was and waited quietly for the powerhouses to get nearer.After a while, three black sedans appeared in his sight. The cars parked, and a group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms came rushing out of the cars with weapons in their heads. They ran quickly toward Chase and surrounded him. Chase frowned as his mind turned quickly. This group of men were clearly from the military. Were the Brennans affiliated with the army?He prepared to fight them rega
Inside Chase's room, he was sitting on his bed and resting.Chase was exhausted from all the running."This body is just too weak!" he took a deep breath and mumbled."Although, I have a feeling that it won't be long before my body's potential will be slowly unveiled. When that happens, even a peak martial arts saint wouldn't be my match!"Chase perked up at this thought. This was his strongest enemy since he was reborn! From a certain point of view, his visit to the Brennans had proved that he could kill with ease."It's not the right time to reveal my power, though."Chase's eyes narrowed slightly. "Now that I've decided to destroy the Secret Sect, it would be best to find out more about the Brennans' power. It won't benefit me if I act rashly."Martial arts held the most power in this world.Chase did not think that his current abilities were good enough to fight all the Brennans. It was because there was someone more powerful behind them. Most importantly, there was the mar
"Joverton is our territory. Once we find him, we can defeat him easily," an elder said."Not bad!" Another elder in gray stood up. "The Collinses are a fallen family. Do they really think they can become an influential martial arts family?""This time, the Brennans must make use of the martial arts domain's opportunity to strengthen our power!"A few elders spoke up and agreed to bring the plan forward.Hotch nodded in agreement as well. "I agree as well! Let's get this done according to plan."Hotch turned to his son and asked, "What do you think?""I plan to make a trip to Joverton, Dad. I want to collect Chase Collins' corpse and bring it back to the Brennans," Wyatt said with clenched teeth."No, you can't!" Hotch shook his head. "I've already arranged for three peak martial arts saints to take care of things at Joverton. If you go there, they'll definitely stop you. If anything happens, it'll ruin everything!"Wyatt turned silent.Peak martial arts saints… Wyatt was confi
The martial arts domain city was saturated with spiritual energy but carried an oppressive atmosphere. It was as if the entire city was shrouded in a dense fog.Chase quickly discerned that the fog was actually an accumulation of highly concentrated spiritual energy that formed powerful cyclones.For most cultivators, these spiritual energy cyclones were exceedingly difficult to absorb and refine, requiring significant effort and time. However, Chase was different. He could directly devour these cyclones and use them to temper his body.Near the city lay a spiritual spring.The quality of this spring was exceptional, nurtured by the city's spiritual herb gardens. It was nothing less than a paradise for cultivators—a sanctuary for training and growth."A spiritual vein, hmm…" Chase's eyes narrowed, and a sly smile played on his lips. "I was wondering how to get my hands on one. Seems fate delivered it right to me."Instead of venturing deep into the city, Chase decided to bide his
Only sect-level forces with abundant wealth could afford to own poisoned needles like these. Ordinary martial artists, even if they were rich, would never waste resources so extravagantly."No wonder I didn't notice them earlier," Chase mused, narrowing his eyes as his thoughts raced. "It turns out they've been concealing their identities. It's likely to avoid unnecessary attention or being mistaken for members of a cult."Though lethal, the poisoned needles were not invincible. With the right antidote, their effects could be neutralized.Chase recalled several alchemical techniques stored in his mind, most notably the Compendium of Ten Thousand Poisons. This text emphasized the balance of energies and the interplay of natural elements, providing methods to counteract any poison.Thus, no matter how potent the toxins these two youths carried, they would be helpless against the techniques from this compendium.Chase decided to act. His purpose in visiting the martial arts domain ci
Marvin hesitated for a moment before responding somewhat awkwardly, "It seems this estate was already plundered before we arrived. We found nothing."A hidden estate had appeared yet yielded no treasures, which was indeed an unusual occurrence. He was worried that Chase might use this as an excuse to make things difficult for them.Though their group of six might have a chance if they used every trick they had, the sheer destruction in the valley and the ground having been polished smooth like the bottom of a bowl left them uneasy. If a fight broke out, they would likely suffer heavy casualties.Marvin gritted his teeth, then retrieved a silk scroll from his storage ring and handed it to Chase. "However, Mr. Collins, you saved several of our young members. As a token of gratitude, we would like to offer you a gift—the Passive Monastery's 'Tranquil Mind Technique.' This mental cultivation method strengthens the soul and can be trained up to the peak of the martial god realm."Chas
Several figures flew over. When they saw the smooth, bowl-like surface of the valley, they could not hide their shock. What kind of person would have this level of power? To reshape the entire valley like this…Among them, the purple-clad young woman, Ivana, immediately recognized Chase from their previous encounter."Sir!" She swiftly flew forward and greeted him with a respectful bow.Beside her, an elder in a black robe with a long beard—clearly her superior—was taken aback.Seeing Ivana rushing toward an unknown figure, whose aura was overwhelming and possibly hostile, he felt a surge of unease and quickly followed after her."Ivana, don't be reckless!" His tone carried a hint of reproach as he shot her a warning glance.Ivana pouted in frustration but obediently stepped back behind him, though she still could not resist making a playful face.Chase found her antics amusing and asked casually, "Who are you people? What do you want?"The long-bearded man cupped his fists a
The man with small eyes observed Chase's stance. He did not seem to be gathering any elemental energy, which made the man suspicious.A martial artist at the martial nirvana stage, with only a stage six martial god cultivation, was trying to block the Nefarious Deity's Three Slaughterers' combined attack using just his body?Even Knox Nefary, the strongest physical cultivator of the Nefarious Deity Sect, could not do that.This brat was too arrogant!The other two had the same thought as they smirked in disdain.By now, the water-fire-poison dragon drill had reached Chase, carrying the power of heaven and earth. The impact rippled outward like waves, turning everything in its path—trees, boulders—into dust. Any wild beasts that had not escaped in time were instantly reduced to a bloody mist.Even the Nefarious Deity's Three Slaughterers, still seated in mid-air, felt the shockwave. They hurriedly channeled their energy to block it.The man with small eyes frowned inside his prot
At that moment, the sky darkened, storm clouds gathered, and lightning crackled through the air. It seemed as if a torrential downpour could begin at any second.If someone were standing on the battlefield, they would have experienced a constant shift in temperature—one moment freezing cold, the next blazing hot, then pierced by eerie, bone-chilling winds, only to suddenly feel numb from electric shocks.The four warriors, each wielding a different elemental force, had created a chaotic clash of energies. Their power leaked into the surroundings, sending wild beasts and demonic creatures fleeing in terror.Chase's long hair, which had grown out over the past few months, fluttered wildly in the wind. His sharp gaze hardened. He could not allow the three of them to continue amassing power.He silently chanted an incantation. Three clones materialized behind him.The four versions of Chase exchanged a glance. Then, the three clones dashed forward, each targeting one of the Nefarious
By the time Chase noticed, a swarm of venomous creatures had gathered around him.Among them were common species like black mambas, golden-ringed snakes, green pit vipers, seven-step vipers, crimson scorpions, and long-tailed centipedes, but mixed in were also rare and deadly breeds such as Nether Vipers and Thousand Calamities Azure Snake.What was going on? Wait… Nether Vipers?!A familiar voice suddenly echoed above him. "Go to hell!"Chase looked up and saw a figure hovering in the air.Sure enough—it was the man with small eyes. He was still alive!Chase glanced at the corpse he had just slain moments ago. What lay there was not a real body but a pile of beast bones, blood, and shredded fur—a decoy.How careless of him. The warriors of the Nefarious Deity Sect were as troublesome as ever.He let out a quiet sigh.The man with small eyes, on the other hand, was seething with hatred.Back at the Nefarious Deity Sect, the three brothers had initially dismissed the Nefarious
The fierce storm-like assault proved effective.The man with small eyes managed to land a few cuts on Chase's skin, leaving faint traces of blood. Delighted, he sneered, "You brat, you've been poisoned! Just accept your fate and die!"Chase let out a low snort.He had allowed the venomous green dagger to graze him intentionally. The blade barely cut through his skin, and after a slight wisp of black smoke, the wounds healed instantly.Earlier, Chase had estimated that the man with small eyes was, at most, a stage-six martial god. Unlike the boorish man from before, his strength seemed to lie in his speed and use of poison.However, after undergoing multiple rounds of body refinement, Chase's physique had become virtually immune to ordinary toxins. This venom was just too weak!Chase shook his head in disappointment.The smirk on the man with small eyes faded as he watched the wounds he inflicted disappear in an instant.That dagger—the Heaven's Poison Dagger—was forged from t
Zacharias sighed as he spoke, his tone laced with regret.Chase furrowed his brows and asked, "Why did they spare the Nine-Sea Giant Squid?""Orin, the Abyssal Ape, Lysand, the Black Monk, and Elijah, the Skinscraper, were all martial cultivators. The Nine-Sea Giant Squid's flesh has immense benefits for body refinement, even for those at the peak of the martial god realm."So, they carved out a small lake here, set up a restrictive formation, and kept it captive. Every 50 years, they would return to harvest its flesh. That's the only reason I've been able to survive."Chase narrowed his eyes. "How long until their next harvest?"Zacharias calculated for a moment before replying, "It should be happening any day now."Chase glanced at the massive squid still writhing in the lake, seemingly not fully dead. He formed a new plan in his mind. The Nefarious Deity Sect practiced body refinement too. Perhaps this thing could serve as some bait?He pondered for a moment before asking, "
A stage-eight martial nirvana beast, clearly one with a physique-focused specialization, yet possessing an innate talent for mind and soul attacks?Chase was momentarily surprised.Then, a smug voice echoed within his sea of consciousness."What a powerful body! This is a heaven-sent opportunity! Finally, I don't have to be trapped in that slimy squid anymore! These past few centuries have been absolutely disgusting!"Hearing this, Chase immediately understood.This was not an innate mind and soul attack from the Nine-Sea Giant Squid; this was the remnant soul of a long-lost great cultivator attempting to seize his body."Who are you?" he asked."Kid, you should be honored! I've chosen you, so just enjoy the ride!"Before Chase could get more answers, the entity launched a full-scale mind and soul assault.A black shadow rampaged through his sea of consciousness, colliding violently and emitting waves of soundless sonic attacks, sending waves of dizziness through Chase's mind.
"Castiel can only rely on his own luck now. Ivana, we should leave," Turk, the white-robed man, sighed."I suppose there's no other choice," Ivana replied, casting one last glance in the direction Chase had flown. There was a hint of reluctance in her expression.In the end, she activated her movement technique and soared away.Turk had been paying close attention to Ivana. When he noticed the lingering look in her eyes as she gazed after Chase, his expression darkened, though his thoughts remained unreadable.Once Ivana had taken flight, Turk flicked his fingers, sending a small black sphere rolling into the cave before he turned and departed.Not long after, Chase reappeared."Interesting," he mused, watching the direction Ivana and Turk had gone. A smirk played on his lips.With his heightened spiritual awareness, his perception far surpassed others of his level. The two stage-three martial god weaklings were nothing to him.After confirming that they had truly left, he step