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
A minuscule cyclone appeared on his navel region and began to expand until it formed into an initial stage of the Sea of True Energy.To achieve the Sea of True Energy stage, the sea within one had to take in hundreds of rivers and let them fester within them. This could not be done purely by using spiritual stones and precious ingredients.Besides recuperating for the past few days, Chase had another important mission. He had to gather enough medicinal herbs in this unfamiliar land.Chase knew that this valley was not as simple as it seemed.Unfortunately, the mansion in the cave had collapsed. All that was left was a broken-down palace.Chase walked around the vicinity and found many valuable spiritual herbs.He was not sure if there were any precious medicinal herbs around and he did not simply pick anything. He planned to wait for another day. He gained a lot from his time here.There was a sudden ripple in the air.Chase looked up and suddenly looked alert.Something blac
Luka looked increasingly mad. He leaped, and vast spiritual energy appeared all around him. He put his hands together and began chanting. He pushed out a palm, and raging winds began billowing. It was like he had just lit a bomb. A burning wave of air came surging.Chase was calm. He raised his hand and pointed. Sword intent shot out of it and sliced through the air.A black flash shot out at the same time. It formed into a sword under Chase's control.Sword aura filled the air.The sharp blade in Chase's hand swung toward Luka's neck."Huh? Sword technique?" Luka looked shocked.He could sense the sword Chase had swung while controlling the flying blade. It had extreme power that was difficult to fathom. A normal sword technique could not compare to it.Swords clashed, and there were sparks everywhere.Luka stumbled backward from the impact. His right hand, which was holding the sword, trembled slightly."What?! How is that possible?" Luka's eyes nearly popped. He was a membe
"Wait! Where are my precious items?"Just as Chase was about to leave the mountain area, he suddenly stopped and looked around. He frowned."Where are all the spiritual herbs and medicine I kept in this cave? All of the medical herbs I worked hard collecting are all gone!"Chase's expression looked grim as curses were heard. He turned to look in the direction of the cave. His eyes narrowed with a glint of murder in them. "Who did this?!"The cave was quite big, but most of the medical herbs were destroyed because of the intense fight. The remaining medical herbs were not as precious, but they were still worth a lot because of their quantity.It was a big loss to Chase. He had spent a lot of effort to get them, but they were all gone in the blink of an eye."Ahahaha! I found them! There are lots of spiritual herbs here," a voice called out happily."This Millennium Blood Root has been around for centuries. This will sell for a good price!""Hehe! What great luck. I can't believe
It did not occur to Karl that this had anything to do with Chase. After all, this was a remote area, and no one would enter besides members of the influential families. Besides, he had been observing things for a while and was convinced that Chase was a member of one of the Secret Sect families.He thought Chase was hiding his true abilities and snuck in to pick spiritual herbs. This was nothing new. Even though it was rare, it was not strange.Karl quietly contemplated this. The Webers' patriarch must have thought that Chase was young but brave enough to head to the forest alone to seek treasure, which was why he sent Karl over to protect the treasure."Get lost."Chase was brusque with Karl when faced with Karl's haughtiness and did not like it when Karl tried to order him around."You're asking for it, young man!" Karl was furious and reached out to grab Chase.A piece of silver fell and hit Karl right on the nose.Karl screamed in pain. He covered his nose and crouched on th
Chase said nothing. All he did was slowly retract his aura."Hmph! I don't believe this!" Karl wiped away the blood from his mouth and continued attacking Chase.However, the results were the same.Every time he attacked, Chase would counter it. There was no exception.Loud exchanges were heard and their fighting speed increased. They were almost like fragments of shadows that entangled, and it was difficult to see who had the upper hand."Incredible. Chase Collins' power is astounding," a man in green could not help mumbling.Everyone agreed as they watched in astonishment."He must have practiced body refinement. Otherwise, he could not possess such a strong physique," an old man speculated.Everyone knew that body refinement martial artists had weak physiques and required long-term training before they could enhance.Ordinary body refinement martial artists who attained the peak of the martial arts overlord realm could only sustain about 15,000 pounds maximum. Yet the stren
It was incredulous for someone to have such a powerful physique.The look in Chase's eyes was cold. He used his leg to kick a body over and took whatever was hung around his waist."These things are my spoils," Chase said emotionlessly. He grabbed a shining saber with runes carved into it. It looked valuable.A few timid women's pretty faces turned pale at the sight of Chase swinging the blade in his hands."What is he doing?!""We should run!"Dozens of people fought over each other to run away.The most powerful among them were just stage-six and seven martial arts saints. Even a martial arts saint who was ten times more powerful than a normal man was nothing in front of someone like Chase."Get back here right now!" an angry voice suddenly echoed in the air."Hero Weber!""Mr. Hero is here!"Everyone saw hope and quickly stopped."I heard that you're a respected man among the Webers, Hero Weber. Are you here to beg for his mercy?" Chase asked with a sneer."Beg for his
Fern spat out a mouthful of blood. His face turned deathly pale as he staggered backward, and he barely kept himself from collapsing."This… This is impossible!" His eyes widened in disbelief, filled with both unwillingness and sheer terror.As a proud disciple of the Ghost Palace from the nether realm, how could he lose to a mere country bumpkin?Shame and rage burned within him. Grinding his teeth, he roared, "Chase Collins! You dare wound me?! You're dead!""Oh? Is that so?" Chase's eyes narrowed slightly.Without another word, he slowly drew his sword.With a swift swing, the blade slashed through the air, sending a brilliant arc of sword light sweeping forward like a cascading ribbon.Fern's expression twisted in horror. He scrambled to evade, but he was a fraction too slow. A deep gash tore across his chest, blood spilling down in crimson streaks.Sucking in a sharp breath, Fern clutched his wound. His face was drained of color, and sweat beaded on his forehead as he star
The next day, the sky was just beginning to brighten.Chase sat cross-legged, regulating his blood flow while sensing the vast and surging demonic energy within his body."The demon blood contains immense and pure energy. If I can refine it perfectly, my physical strength might break through its current limits and reach the peak!"His eyes narrowed, a sharp gleam flashing within them."Hmm? They found me this quickly?" Just as he was about to continue his training, he sensed something and looked outside.A sword hummed through the valley. A young man in black stood atop a cliff with a sword in hand."A martial artist… His energy is thick and powerful, far beyond others of his level. No wonder he was able to kill that beast. He truly lives up to the title of a top-tier genius."The young man's sharp gaze flickered with a trace of wariness. He was clearly shaken by the sheer strength Chase had displayed.He had just slain a demon wolf and reaped a bountiful reward. Yet now, he ha
Chase released his grip.The Black Fiend Bow returned to his grasp, and he swiftly nocked another arrow.The piercing sound of the arrow cutting through the air echoed as it tore through the night sky, carrying a terrifying force as it pursued its target.Blood splattered as a severed leg fell to the ground.A chilling scream rang through the forest as a shadowy figure plummeted from above.Chase's gaze remained cold as he stepped forward, closing the distance.When he got a clear look at the figure's face, his eyes narrowed in surprise. It was the old crone from the river's source!She was still alive!"You little bastard! You deserve to die! You should be dead!" The old woman, who had disheveled hair, glared at Chase with venomous hatred."Is that so?"Chase grinned while raising his arm. With a flick of his wrist, three more arrows shot out in rapid succession. In the blink of an eye, they shattered the old crone's remaining limbs, crushing her bones completely.The woman
Chase's face turned pale, his heart pounding wildly."This is…"He felt his entire body surging with boundless true essence, flowing like a relentless tidal wave.A strange and eerie aura surrounded him, shrouding him in a mist-like energy that made it impossible to see through or fully comprehend."Gosh!" Chase stood frozen in shock.For a moment, he felt as if he had become someone else entirely."Could it be…"A chilling thought flashed through his mind."The trace of demonic energy I absorbed… Was it carrying remnants of the Demon Ancestor's will?"He quickly pieced it together."The Demon Ancestor may have perished long ago, but fragments of his will must still linger. If I transfer that lingering consciousness into this purple skull emblem, then…"Chase took a deep breath. "That would be equivalent to having two lives."His luck this time was truly extraordinary. Not only had he discovered the Devouring Sky Demon Art, but he had also unexpectedly absorbed a remnant of
Chase furrowed his brows as he got lost deep in thought. "Could it be that the demonic race never truly perished but instead went into hiding, secretly passing down this forbidden art? First, I need to fully understand the Devouring Sky Demon Art before investigating that secret."With that decision made, Chase immediately began his closed-door training.Once cultivated to its peak, the Devouring Sky Demon Art could consume souls and refine them into demonic puppets with terrifying combat power.For Chase, this technique was a perfect match. "Devouring Sky Demon Art, First Layer!"With a single thought, new information flooded his mind.This was the fundamental incantation of the technique—nothing too obscure. After a quick review, Chase grasped it with ease.He extended his finger, allowing a drop of blood essence to fall onto the purple skull emblem.In an instant, blinding crimson light erupted from the emblem. It trembled violently, letting out sharp, anguished wails, as if
In just a matter of moments, the androgynous young man was dead. His corpse lay motionless amid the blood-soaked ground.His final curses and hatred meant nothing to Chase, who remained indifferent and showed no reaction.Chase withdrew his hand with a calm expression. Every strike he delivered was absolute—he never left his enemies a chance to recover."This technique of his is rather unique. It absorbs the life essence of others to enhance one's own power." Chase rubbed his chin, lost in thought."Unfortunately, it has a fatal flaw. The more one absorbs, the stronger the backlash. If not controlled properly, the user ultimately loses themselves, becoming neither human nor ghost."He sighed inwardly."This sinister martial art must have been created by a powerful demonic sect figure. It's a flawed version, but it's still highly dangerous. If left unchecked, it could bring disaster to the world."A chilling glint flashed through Chase's eyes. Demonic arts were forbidden as they
The moment the words left his mouth, the androgynous young man lunged at Chase with a dagger in hand. He closed the distance between them at an alarming speed.In an instant, his energy surged, and the aura radiating from his body grew even more intense.This was the power of a stage-nine martial god!"Hah! You dare act so arrogantly in front of me? One hand is all I need to deal with you. Now, let me show you my strength!"Chase sneered, extending a single hand toward the approaching, black-robed young man."An ant trying to stop a giant?"The young man smirked. He flicked his wrist, sending his dagger slicing through the air while gleaming coldly.The dagger struck the back of Chase's hand, but instead of cutting through, it shattered on impact, producing a metallic ringing sound.The young man stumbled backward, his face twisted in shock."How… How is this possible?"His eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Chase, who remained completely unharmed. His skin was untouch
"Regardless, this demon beast's corpse is incredibly valuable. Whether it's the demon core, demon blood, or even its tendons and bones, all can be refined into powerful weapons."Chase licked the corner of his lips.A demon core was the essence of an innate demon beast, brimming with potent lifeblood energy.Meanwhile, demon blood was the condensed essence of the beast's body, holding immense power. If used for cultivation, it could accelerate training speed multiple times over. Not only that, demon blood also had the astonishing ability to purify impurities within the body."This demon beast is a treasure trove. If I hunt one and sell it, I could make an absolute fortune."Chase licked his lips once more, making up his mind. Under the cover of night, he would launch a sneak attack on this powerful demon beast lord.Besides, since this demon had lived in the valley for so long, it was likely a native of the area.If Chase wanted to explore the valley, clashing with these creatur
'My body is strong, but it still has its limits. If I can absorb some Blood Vein Ginthera, I should be able to enhance my physical strength!' Chase thought.If his physique could undergo a transformation and reach martial nirvana, what would happen then?A martial nirvana-level martial artist possessed a reborn body. Their skin itself could serve as armor, and a single punch could shatter steel. They could even withstand direct attacks from spiritual artifacts, making them nearly indestructible.If he could strengthen his body just a bit more, he would be able to practice martial nirvana techniques and unleash their full might with just a simple movement. He would be capable of destroying mountains and rivers in an instant."Blood Vein Ginthera is indeed a great option for tempering the body, but with my current level, I need to at least reach the martial nirvana realm before I can withstand its medicinal power. Otherwise, consuming it would cause my body to collapse instantly."S