The dagger was forged from millennia-old ironwood and coated with a potent toxin. Even martial arts overlords would not be able to withstand its effects upon contact.However, to Wilder's shock, Chase neither dodged nor flinched.The dagger struck Chase's chest, sending sparks flying in all directions. Chase remained completely unharmed, while the dagger was deflected and sent flying."Impossible!" Wilder's eyes widened in disbelief.His dagger was incomparably sharp. Yet Chase's body showed no damage at all?"Now, it's my turn," Chase said coldly.In an instant, Chase's figure flickered, closing the distance between them. His palm pressed firmly against Wilder's crown. With a surge of energy, he shattered Wilder's skull. His lifeless body crumpled to the ground."Dad!" Wyatt howled in anguish, his face contorting with grief.Chase turned slowly to face him.He regarded Wyatt's tear-streaked face with an unfeeling gaze. "Remember, I'm not someone you can afford to provoke. I
The potency of Nirvana Pills was extraordinary. Even consuming just half a pill had greatly enhanced Chase's physical strength.The energy coursed through his body, cleansing his muscles, organs, and bones. It made his physical constitution even more resilient.Finally, Chase opened his eyes, his gaze radiating a brilliant intensity.At that moment, he felt a boundless power surging within him. Every movement he made, no matter how subtle, carried a mysterious rhythm. It was as if he could harm his enemies from a thousand miles away with just a simple gesture."So, this is the martial arts overlord realm?" Chase murmured to himself.He firmly believed that he would eventually shatter all limitations, step into a new realm, and dominate the heavens. He could stand unrivaled across the universe.Chase then stood up. He pushed open the door and stepped out of the room, ready to leave. However, just as he exited, his expression darkened. He clenched his fist and punched forward, stri
The burly man let out a muffled groan, clutching his injured left shoulder as his face turned pale from the pain."What are you fools standing there for?" the youth shouted angrily.The remaining two men moved in, one from the left and one from the right. They attempted to flank Chase."Get lost!" Chase roared, his fists cutting through the air with a sharp whistle, like a tempest sweeping away leaves. He delivered two powerful punches.The three men staggered backward in unison, visibly shaken."How is this possible…"The three of them were stunned. It was as if Chase's strength had grown exponentially in mere moments."I'll test how strong he really is!"From the window, a shadowy figure appeared silently. He launched a palm strike that carried a fierce wave of energy at Chase.Chase turned and met the attack head-on with his own palm. The black-clad figure was sent flying, crashing into the courtyard wall and coughing up a mouthful of blood."H-How can this be?""I'm at t
This encounter made Chase realize he needed to further elevate his martial prowess.Only by reaching the martial arts overlord stage could he harness the full potential of heaven and earth's energy, manipulate spiritual power, and unleash the true strength of a martial artist—perhaps even surpassing the power of a martial arts overlord."I must break through again quickly! Without it, I won't even have the strength to defend myself in true danger!"Gripping his sword tightly, Chase slashed forward, tearing open a rift in the thunderous net trapping him. Seizing the opportunity, he leaped out of the net's confines and landed firmly on the ground."You insolent brat! How dare you kill our head?!"The black-clad man charged toward him with murderous intent, his voice hoarse with rage. "Once I kill you, I'll grind your bones into dust!""Hmph. I wonder what your head would think, seeing you die at my hands," Chase replied with an icy smirk.Hearing this, the black-clad man froze, hi
The man had already burned through his life force, giving everything he had, and yet the outcome remained unchanged."How can your strength be this overwhelming? I don't believe it!"The black-clad man roared in defiance, his body emanating an even more potent aura of malice. Suddenly, a blinding light enveloped him, and his form grew indistinct. It was as though he were dissolving into foam.In the blink of an eye, he completely vanished."A mirage?" Chase narrowed his eyes but quickly shook his head. "Such a trivial illusion couldn't possibly deceive me."He struck the void with a powerful punch, shattering the illusory realm in an instant and exposing its fraudulent nature.A metallic arrow shot toward Chase.Chase caught it mid-air with a swift motion and, with a forceful yank, snapped it in half.Suddenly, dozens of similar metallic arrows flew at him from all directions, sealing off every possible escape route and raining down upon him like a storm."Child's play!" Chase
Tiny fractures spread across the surrounding trees. As Chase's aura surged, thick branches shattered one after another. At the same time, a figure in a black robe staggered backward, his twisted face revealing his true identity. It was the same black-clad man from earlier.Originally, the man had intended to use the chaos as an opportunity to escape. However, Chase's sharp perception caught him, forcing him to stay.His heart was gripped with shock as he thought to himself, 'No wonder they call him a monster. His strength is undeniably formidable. I thought I was his equal, but I've clearly underestimated him.'Chase's power far exceeded his expectations. He could not shake the thought that if Chase had unleashed his full strength earlier, he might not have even had the chance to fight back."Hmph! Don't forget, you killed Mr. Wilfred. The Brennans will never let you go!""Oh, is that so?" Chase's lips curled into a cruel smile. "In that case, I can't let you live."Without anoth
From the depths of the surrounding forest, a swarm of poisonous insects emerged, darkening the skies with their sheer numbers. Thousands upon thousands of venomous bees, each the size of a barrel, surged forward. Their jet-black bodies gleamed ominously, and their wings whipped up toxic gusts of wind that lashed against Chase.The poisonous wind scorched his skin, leaving it blackened and smoking. Dark, blotchy spots spread rapidly across his skin—the telltale signs of venom.Chase immediately activated his internal cultivation method, forcing the poison from his body. Beads of blackened toxins seeped through his pores, leaving his skin riddled with ominous markings."This venom is quite troublesome," Chase muttered, his expression grim as his skin darkened further.Luckily, his unique constitution allowed him to resist the effects. If it had been an ordinary martial arts overlord, even with detoxifying pills, they would have succumbed to this potent venom."Ha! Foolish boy, I tol
At the same time, Chase noticed the black-clad man wielding a short sword. The blade was engraved with numerous runes, faintly glowing with golden light.This short sword, forged from mystical black iron, was exceptionally sturdy. It surpassed the durability of ordinary blades.The fierce battle continued unabated. Though the black-clad man was no match for Chase in terms of raw power, he fought tenaciously and even risked taking a direct punch just to land an attack.Chase's physical body was incredibly robust, with a defense that could defy most weapons. Even so, the short sword managed to graze him, leaving shallow cuts that trickled thin streams of blood.The black-clad man smirked arrogantly, convinced that although Chase was strong, his techniques lacked refinement. He believed that by circling Chase and exhausting his energy, he could slowly wear him down.Chase shook his arms, flinging the black-clad man away with such force that the man smashed into a tree and snapped it
"What's going on?" Chase frowned as he wondered about this.His reputation should be enough to scare off any minor characters by now. After all, the influential families, and even Martial Soul Hall and the Sosa Clan were wary of him.Where did these nobodies have the courage to throw him looks like that?Just as he was about to enter, two figures suddenly appeared next to Chase."Please wait, Mr. Collins." They gave him a salute.Chase looked at them strangely and asked, "Do you know me?"Both men, who were in green shirts, gave him a troubled look and replied awkwardly, "We're the guards of the Sosa Saintess. We're aware of you because she mentioned you before."The Sosa Saintess?What a grandiose name."You can just address me as Mr. Collins." Chase nodded and asked calmly, "What do you want with me?""Please come with us, Mr. Collins," they replied respectfully.They led Chase to a remote courtyard."The Saintess is waiting for you in the room."One of them pushed open
With determination in his eyes, Chase shifted his stance and dashed forward. His speed was astonishing as he charged toward Alden."Die!" he roared, swinging his longsword with all his might.With a clang, sparks erupted as the blade clashed against Chase's iron-like fist.Alden's trusted weapon was of exceptional quality. Yet it was no match for Chase's raw power."How are you this strong?" Alden's face was now pale as a deep fear reflected in his eyes.Chase's fists hammered relentlessly, each strike carrying the force of a sledgehammer, driving Alden backward with overwhelming pressure.Finally, Chase's blow caved in Alden's chest, sending him flying. He crashed heavily onto the ground and became unconscious.Alden's ribs were shattered, his chest collapsed, and his breathing was faint. He was on the brink of death.Chase glanced at Alden's motionless body, his gaze sharpening. He knew he could not afford to show mercy when dealing with such an opponent.Taking a deep breat
The poison coursing through Chase's body originated from the Nether Poison. Although it was just a single trace, its toxicity was potent enough to kill any martial monarch-level warrior. However, this Nether Poison, derived from Sky Spirit Grass, was not entirely destructive. If he could absorb and refine it, the poison would stabilize his cultivation base instead of destroying his body."You won't escape!" Alden snarled, his eyes brimming with malice as he gripped his blade and charged once more.Despite his efforts, Alden's strength waned. His movements became sluggish, and he could not even graze Chase's clothes. Meanwhile, Chase continued to strike back with his silver needles, landing multiple hits on Alden."What do I do?!" Alden grew increasingly desperate.He could clearly feel his true energy rapidly depleting, slipping away like water through his fingers. At this rate, he would collapse before long."You damned bastard!" Alden roared, channeling all his remaining power
"Cheap tricks," Chase muttered while shaking his head. He flicked his fingers, releasing a shockwave that tore through the air.A burst of flames exploded, warping the space around him and revealing web-like cracks in the void."Impossible!" Alden's face turned pale with fear at the sight.In an instant, Chase moved like a shadow, appearing right in front of Alden."Get lost!" Alden roared, swinging his leg with immense force. He was aiming to crush Chase like a rag doll."Trash!" Chase sneered, catching Alden's leg at the joint. With a swift twist, he flipped Alden over and slammed him into the ground.The sound of bones snapping echoed as Alden let out a blood-curdling scream."Your life is mine now," Chase declared as his cold gaze pierced through Alden."You brat! You're courting death!" Alden bellowed in fury, unleashing a surge of true energy into his blade.Instantly, the purple-hued blade shimmered with an eerie, malevolent light.Chase's expression turned pale as he
"Oh?" Chase raised a brow in mild surprise. "What kind of fortune could make you discard Cain so easily?""I don't like how you address me!" Alden snorted, holding his chin high up with arrogance. "This is your only option. Otherwise, I'll destroy you and leave you a mindless fool, wandering in confusion for the rest of your life.""And I don't like threats," Chase replied while shaking his head."Ignorant fool!"Alden's gaze turned cold with irritation. Without wasting more words, he waved his hand. The Demonstone erupted with a sinister black light, engulfing Chase.The sound of explosions reverberated from within Chase's body, like thunder roaring through the heavens. Cain let out a guttural scream as his body convulsed in agony. His face twisted with pain as blood streamed from his seven orifices."What kind of power is this?!" Cain's eyes widened with horror.The violet energy emitted by the Demonstone had not physically harmed him but was instead draining his true energy
The black stone vibrated as an eerie dark glow enveloped Cain. Strange violet-red runes emerged on his face, giving him a sinister appearance."What is this thing?" Chase asked, his brows furrowing."This is the Welches' sacred relic—the Demonstone," Cain sneered. "The energy within it is immensely powerful, enough to refine you into my puppet!"The Demonstone?Chase had heard of it but was not familiar with its exact function. "Cain, this thing must be valuable. You're willing to burn through your own life essence just to activate it?""Haha! Once you've been turned into my puppet, let's see who will be left to collect your corpse!" Cain laughed maniacally.The violet-red runes spread across his body as his form swelled, his appearance morphing into that of a fiendish demon."Die!" Cain roared, forming seals with his hands to activate the Demonstone.In an instant, a surge of dark energy poured into Chase's body. Chase's movements grew stiff as if his entire being was turning
Cain roared in fury as he unsheathed the sword hanging at his waist and charged at Chase.The power of the strike was earth-shattering!His blade tore through the air like a dragon breaking free from the ocean, its fierce momentum generating a gale that swept through the entire Welch residence.The maids nearby trembled in terror, collapsing to their knees.Chase snorted coldly and drew his heavy sword in response. He channeled all his energy and infused it into the blade.In an instant, the black sword erupted with a dazzling, icy brilliance. The air trembled violently as the two weapons collided with a deafening crash!"What?!" Cain's face paled as his hands trembled from the impact. "Your body… It's as strong as refined dark steel?"This was far beyond his expectations. To possess a body as resilient as dark steel was unheard of—an absolute anomaly."Go to hell!" Seizing the moment, Chase closed the gap, slamming a heavy fist toward Cain's face.Cain tried to dodge, but Cha
"When the time comes, I'll be completely transformed!"Chase took a deep breath and stood, stepping out of the room."Chase, you're finally awake." A familiar figure greeted him outside the door."Quinn..." Chase froze momentarily, then asked, "Why are you here in the martial arts domain?""I heard you ventured into the martial arts domain, and I was worried. So, I came to check on you," Quinn said softly, her voice tinged with concern.Chase's heart warmed as he stood there. He was momentarily dazed before shaking his head with a bitter smile.Quinn had willingly chosen to accompany him on his perilous journey. It was something he had not expected."What about the other families in Capital City?" Chase asked.Quinn's beautiful eyes dimmed slightly, and she sighed. "Most of them have already fled. Some have retreated back into the martial arts domain."Her voice was slightly hoarse, revealing the emotional toll the situation had taken on her."They fled?" Chase's eyes narrowe
Chase raised his fist and unleashed a punch through the air.A blazing fireball erupted in midair, its intense heat radiating outward."Fire-Element Martial Technique!"The elder's expression changed drastically. Without hesitation, he turned to flee, but in the next instant, Chase struck again with another powerful punch.This strike was far more devastating than the first, leaving the elder momentarily stunned. The blow landed squarely on the elder's lower back.A pained howl escaped his lips as his body crumpled to the ground. As he clutched his abdomen, he writhed in agony. At the same time, flames ignited across his body. It was as if they were alive, dancing and consuming him.The fire was not ordinary—it clung to the elder's flesh, burning relentlessly."Have mercy! Spare me!" The elder's screams pierced the air.He flailed desperately, trying to extinguish the flames. However, they only grew fiercer, feeding off his struggle.Within moments, he lay charred and broken.