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
The martial arts core continued expanding at such a great speed that Chase's physique was finding it a little difficult to assimilate to the rapid change."This can't continue. I'll end up bursting!"The look on Chase's face changed."Forget about it. I'll risk it!"Chase clenched his teeth and channeled whatever remained of his true energy toward his martial arts core. The expanding core instantly decreased its expanding speed.A few thin cracks appeared on the martial arts core. It was about to break because it could not withstand such huge pressure."Oh no!" Chase was shocked.There was no time for him to think at such a crucial moment. He forced his martial arts core to continue expanding.His martial arts core broke and turned into flashes of bright lights that were seen everywhere.Meanwhile, Chase's martial arts core had turned back into the size of a fist. It was glowing with silver light."I've finally become a martial monarch!"Chase was excited.However, he frown
He now had all the makings of a middle-aged man in his 30s. Even someone who knew him well would not be able to tell his real age.Only a strong powerhouse with powerful deduction skills could see through him. Others would never be able to see Chase's true appearance."I just need to end the Welches now and take care of the Salvatores while I'm at it."Chase took a deep breath. There was murder in his eyes.Sword intent shot out from him.He swung his hand in the air, and the sword intent slashed through it. A man-made hill in front of Chase was cut in half, and its remnants filled the air."The Seven Swords of Sosa is really powerful. This martial arts technique contains so much power!"Chase was delighted. This was Lyana's second gift to him. It was the Sosa Clan's secret technique that was never meant to be passed down.There were seven stances in the Seven Swords of Sosa. Each contained the Power of Five Elements. Once the five elements became one, a Sword Soul could be cre
"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