The old man in black took a deep breath and turned to run. He did not care if the others lived or died. He was a smart man. He knew that staying behind would only cause more deaths."Do you think you can escape?"Chase glanced coldly at him. He stepped forward, and there was a shimmer as he quickly caught up to the old man. He grabbed the old man by the shoulder."Argh! Let go of me! What do you want?!" the old man shouted in panic."Since you're an elder of the Webers, you should have information on them. Tell me, who sent you here to kill me?"Chase's tone was calm.The old man was taken aback, and his expression quickly turned savage. "Trying to get information out of me, you little bastard? No way!"His body suddenly expanded, and cracks appeared on his skin. He was about to self-destruct!Chase frowned. He released the old man as he quickly retreated.There was a loud explosion, and the old man's body was blown to smithereens. Blood splattered everywhere, and the air was
Chase slapped him, beating his mouth to a pulp."You talk too much!" Chase grunted coldly.He crouched and began to slap the old man in black left and right. The old man's face swelled up, and his nose kept bleeding.Chase was vicious with his moves as every slap tore the old man's face. His bones could be seen through the wounds, and he kept howling in pain."Argh… Please have mercy. Spare my life. If you spare my life, I'll be your servant from now on. I'll do everything you say without complaints…" the old man sobbed and begged for his life pitifully."Tell me the truth," Chase stopped and said coolly."Yes, yes… Ask me anything, master. I'll tell you everything!" The old man quickly banged his head on the ground. He was now servile and had lost all air of a martial arts overlord. He knew that if he did not tell the truth, the young man in front of him would not hesitate to kill him."What other powerhouses are with the Webers?" Chase's eyes narrowed."Umm… I… I don't really
"This is nothing!"Chase smiled condescendingly and raised his hand. His palm was wide open, his fingers curling into a claw. There was a loud bang, and all of the spears were destroyed.A ball of fire burned within Chase's palm. The room instantly went up in flames while thick smoke billowed.It was not long before a muscular middle-aged man with messy hair ran out of there. He was naked from the waist up, and his muscles were thick with veins. He looked like he was about to explode with great power."Who are you? How dare you barge into the Webers' residence?!"Bobby Weber's eyes were shooting flames. He was enraged!He was in charge of the second family of the Weber Secret Sect and was more than 300 years old. He was used to not revealing his emotions, but today, he was so enraged that he could not control his temper.This was a humiliation!An inexperienced greenhorn had managed to barge his way into the Weber residence.“I’m here to take your insignificant life,” Chase sai
Chase stepped forward and grabbed Bobby, lifting him effortlessly off the ground.Bobby's massive frame stood over six feet tall, and his broad build was much larger than the average person's. Yet in Chase's grasp, he looked as helpless as a chick."Who are you..." Bobby coughed and struggled violently. Nonetheless, the harder he fought, the tighter Chase's grip on his neck became.Within moments, Bobby felt as though his lungs might burst."Let... Let me go... I surrender…" Bobby gasped as he pleaded for mercy. He realized he had encountered someone he could not contend with and knew he would die if he did not submit."It's too late."Blood sprayed through the air as Chase showed no mercy, slamming Bobby into the ground with crushing force. A heavy stench of blood filled the area.Chase's expression turned cold, but before he could act further, a furious shout erupted from nearby."You monster! How dare you?!"A young man dressed in ornate robes stormed onto the scene. It was
In the small spiritual field, a few precious herbs were growing."Spirit Berries?"Chase paused briefly before a faint smile appeared on his lips. "Looks like I've stumbled upon an unexpected reward today. These Spirit Berries will do as compensation."He pulled out a dagger, sliced through a berry's skin, and carved out a chunk of ruby-red fruit. It was roughly the size of a baby's fist, and he tossed it into his mouth to chew."Hm? It contains traces of fire-elemental true energy!"His eyes brightened as he considered for a moment before gathering all the berries from the plants, leaving none behind.Chase already possessed many rare treasures—such as pill furnaces and weapons—but lacked fruit-bearing plants with medicinal properties. After reaching his current level, he started cultivating spiritual herbs to grow such plants.The herbs in this spiritual field were precisely what he needed.In addition to the berries, Chase also discovered a martial arts manual titled Fist of
With a furious roar, Bobby swung his iron staff and smashed it down with all his might.The ground split apart violently, revealing a deep and jagged fissure stretching for dozens of feet."Oh? You actually know how to activate the weapon's embedded runes. That's quite rare," Chase remarked with mild interest, scrutinizing the black iron staff.Unlike ordinary weapons, the runes engraved on this staff exuded an eerie and sinister energy. Not to mention, it was faintly tinged with malice."This staff isn't bad. I'll sell it for some money," Chase said with a grin.As his words fell, Chase darted toward Bobby, throwing a punch that ripped through the air with a thunderous boom. The force of his strike was like a falling meteor as it collided with Bobby's chest with overwhelming might.Blood sprayed everywhere as Bobby screamed in agony. His chest caved in, and his body flew backward like a sandbag, crashing to the ground."How is he this strong?" Bobby's eyes widened in disbelief.
Chase shook his head coldly. "Those things are worthless to me.""Then, what do you want?" Bobby asked anxiously.Chase sneered, "I don't want anything because, for you, it's already too late.""What are you going to do?!" Bobby felt a chill run down his spine.Could Chase actually be planning to kill him?Chase did not answer. Instead, he walked forward and stopped next to Bobby. He raised his hand and pressed it onto Bobby's shoulder.Bobby felt as if countless ants were gnawing on his bones. The searing pain made him scream uncontrollably. "Ah! What are you doing?!"His body convulsed as if his bones were being dismantled and reassembled, becoming lighter and more brittle. His body was like a piece of tattered cloth at Chase's mercy.Bobby's screams pierced the air, filled with unbridled agony."I'm an elder of the Webers!" Bobby roared in terror, desperately struggling. "If you kill me, you'll enrage the Webers! You'll die for this! They'll hunt you down, throw you in pris
Agonizing pain surged through Bobby's entire body as his bones, tendons, meridians, and navel region were completely crushed. Even the chair beneath him was shattered into splinters.Bobby lay limp on the ground like a broken doll, barely clinging to life. His once bright eyes were dull and sunken, his pupils unfocused. Dark blood dripped from the corners of his mouth.His body was beyond saving as his meridians and core had been destroyed, leaving him hanging by a thread. "Where has your arrogance gone?" Chase mocked, standing over him while looking down with cold disdain.Bobby coughed violently, forcing a weak laugh through his agony. "Chase… If you kill me, you'll regret it… The Webers will come for you. They'll hunt you down… until there's nothing left of you.""Hunt me down?" Chase chuckled and shook his head.His gaze was icy, dripping with mockery. "I've never seen such a pathetic excuse for a man. But I'll admit, you're quite rich. I didn't expect you to have so many sp
"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