"Ah! Impossible! What kind of monstrous strength is this?" The green-robed martial deity was utterly horrified.He realized, to his shock, that Chase's arms contained an almost unimaginable force. The power was beyond reason, as if he were an unstoppable beast pulling a cart with overwhelming might.The martial deity's body twisted violently as he tried to retrieve his spear, but Chase's grip was like an immovable nail. He could not break free no matter how hard he struggled.Chase swung the martial deity like a rag doll, slamming him into the ground repeatedly while leaving trails of dust behind."Argh! Are you insane?!" the martial deity screamed in agony as his face flushed with humiliation.For a martial deity of his stature, being tossed around like this was the ultimate disgrace."You wretched brat! How dare you humiliate me? You're courting death!"Suddenly, the martial deity's eyes turned cold, and a vast wave of spiritual energy burst from his body. At the same time, a
"Let's join forces and take him down!" shouted the three remaining guards. Each of them was a peak martial arts overlord, and their combined strength rivaled that of a stage-three martial monarch."Martial arts overlord-level techniques?" Chase scoffed. With a flick of his finger, he effortlessly disrupted their attacks. Then, he unleashed his Dragon Elephant Dominance Fist, overwhelming them with sheer power.The force of his punches reverberated through the air like thunder, shaking the very fabric of reality and striking fear into their souls."We can't win—retreat!" one of the guards yelled in panic.Chase was relentless, closing the distance with a single step and delivering a powerful palm strike. The impact sent the three flying, and they crashed to the ground in a disheveled, pitiful state."I told you—I'm here for vengeance!" Chase declared."I'll make sure you die!"In a flash, Chase crossed hundreds of feet and closed in on the green-robed martial deity once more.Bl
Chase was caught off guard by the sudden development. His pupils narrowed as he quickly turned his head."Who are you people?" he demanded in a deep voice.Moments ago, he had not sensed anyone approaching, and now, these figures stood so close without stirring a single ripple of energy. That alone told him these were martial monarch-level experts.A calm chuckle broke the tense silence."Young friend, no need to be alarmed. We're Enshrined martial monarchs of the Secret Sect. Our mission was to protect you from the shadows. To our surprise, your strength is extraordinary. You're capable of even defeating a stage-five martial monarch. Admirable, truly admirable."Another Enshrined spoke, his tone carrying a mixture of flattery and caution."But a stage-five martial monarch remains formidable despite injuries. Few can stand against such power. That's why we couldn't resist stepping in to assist.""If you came to help, then why are you still here?" Chase asked with a frown.The f
"No worries, Myra. A mere Poison Pill is nothing. I've already figured out a solution," Chase said calmly."What? You…" Myra's eyes widened in disbelief. She was utterly shocked at Chase's claim of resolving such a perilous issue.Chase ignored her astonishment.At that moment, he raised his palm and activated his technique. Immediately, a surge of overwhelming energy erupted from his body, radiating like a blazing purple sun that illuminated the surroundings."This aura…""It's impossible…""This boy is a martial monarch-level expert!"The two martial monarchs from the Secret Sect were dumbstruck.They had assumed Chase's age to be no more than 18. However, his youth belied his extraordinary power, which far surpassed that of ordinary martial monarchs.Even more surprising was the woman standing beside him. Her silent presence alone radiated a unique brilliance that left them in awe. Such prodigies were exceedingly rare, even within the Secret Sect.However, Chase was far fr
"Let me test if I can channel my spiritual power into it," Chase stated calmly.Soul force was the core strength of martial cultivation."No! If anything goes wrong, it could bring you severe harm!" the two martial monarchs quickly objected while shaking their heads. They had no intention of allowing Chase to risk himself."Relax. I'll be fine. It'll only take an instant, and if I sense anything amiss, I'll retreat immediately," Chase reassured them with a faint smile.Although his soul force was not particularly strong—barely enough to condense a single strand of soul sword energy—his resilient physique was powerful enough to handle its destructive potential.As long as he maintained control, Chase could detonate the soul sword energy at will, obliterating any threats to Myra."If you insist, then try it," one of the martial monarchs sighed while reluctantly nodding.With that, Chase stomped the ground and leaped into the air. His fists came together, encircled by faint white f
Chase lifted his foot and pressed it firmly against the old martial monarch's chest. "I've given you a sacred Healing Pill. Now, you'll answer whatever I ask truthfully."Before the man could respond, Chase crushed his kneecap with a sudden stomp. The sharp pain contorted his face into a mask of agony and elicited a bloodcurdling scream."You—" The old man gritted through his teeth."I know what you want to ask," Chase interrupted coldly. "But if you want answers, you'll follow my instructions. Do you understand?"His narrowed eyes carried a chilling threat. "You'd best cooperate. If you don't, I won't hesitate to throw you to the dogs."Not waiting for a reply, Chase turned his attention to the remaining martial monarch. His gaze was icy as he asked, "Now, tell me about the Secret Sect.""Wretched brat! Don't think you'll get anything out of me. Even if it costs my life, I'll never betray the sect!" the old martial monarch snarled as his expression twisted with defiance."Oh?"
"Hmph! He's just a mere insect, yet he dares to insult the dignity of the Secret Sect!" one elder sneered."If the fool seeks death, we'll grant it. Besides, the Secret Sect's forces will eventually arrive," another elder remarked coldly."Agreed. Let's send word to the sect's elders and summon reinforcements. We'll raze this town to the ground if anyone dares to interfere with the Secret Sect's authority. We'll kill them all!" the group of elders discussed among themselves.Their dismissive tone made it clear that they did not take the threat seriously. To them, no ordinary upstart could possibly challenge the might of the Secret Sect.Their sect was a revered martial sanctuary with deep roots and unmatched power within the northern wastelands. No sect dared provoke it.…The night draped the land in darkness, with only the pale moonlight illuminating the mountain paths. Chase sat cross-legged on a rooftop, silently circulating his martial energy.For nearly 15 minutes, he rema
Despite their combined strength, the black-robed elders barely managed to withstand Chase's onslaught for a short while before succumbing to the overwhelming force.Finally, one of the elders was torn apart by the relentless lightning, and his blood stained the valley.In that instant, a massive sword materialized, stretching 15 feet in length and emanating a blue-green radiance. Its blade, razor-sharp and dazzling, was etched with intertwining runes resembling a coiled dragon. The sword exuded an aura of immense killing intent.The sword tore through the air, chasing down the fleeing black-robed elders.The remaining elders were killed on the spot in several explosive impacts.Chase exhaled deeply, calming himself. "My training time is still too short. The progress on the soul-cultivating technique is slow, and advancing it to the second stage's perfected realm will take more time."Glancing at his hands, Chase noticed his skin had become translucent, resembling fine emeralds. T
The Sword Manual was extremely difficult to understand. Chase had spent close to two days on it before he could grasp the surface-level information it contained.He figured that it would take at least one month for him to be able to completely cultivate the first stance. As for the second and third stances, as well as the most powerful killing move, he did not dare to have much hope for now."I wonder if there are valuable medicinal herbs in this mountain range," Chase wondered.A sword flash brushed past suddenly, cutting off a huge chunk of a rock.Chase's eyes widened. He stopped and looked toward somewhere not far off.A dark, green venomous snake that was more than 20 feet long was slithering about, emanating a dangerous aura as it stared at Chase."A venomous dragon python?" A grim look appeared in Chase's eyes.The venomous dragon python was a rare snake-type ferocious beast. It was covered in lethal venom, and even a stage-four martial god would die instantly if he cam
However, Chase was not about to let him get away. He went after Thorn while wielding his sword.The sword's blade sliced Thorn's skin, causing blood to splatter everywhere. He was once again seriously wounded, and the slash on his chest looked horrible.That was a vicious swing of the blade. It had destroyed Thorn's core, and his basic martial arts skills were gone."No! This isn't possible…!" Thorn was chilled to the core. He fell to the ground and was close to death. His eyes were wide with disbelief. He had never expected to lose to a human martial god.This was a great humiliation!"The Black Feather Guards will tear you apart and turn you to dust!" Thorn cursed at Chase with clenched teeth."Exotic races like you are pretty dumb." Chase shook his head. "If I'm killed, your people will die with me. There are many factors to consider in this world. You need to be aware of the consequences."Chase spoke unfeelingly. The next moment, he lifted his leg and kicked Thorn in the th
"Scared? Haha!"Thorn threw back his head and laughed with a condescending look in his eye. "Human martial artists are nothing but ants. You only managed to obtain resources and heritage from what was left behind by your ancestors. It's because of mere inheritances that you think you're superior and know no fear. I'll teach you a lesson today about how weak humans are!"Chase grunted coldly, and the Thunder Sword appeared in his hand. Stepping forward, he lunged for the kill and swung his sword down.Weapons clashed, and sparks flew.Thorn's expression changed as he stumbled back a step. His arm was numb."The sword technique of a human is indeed exquisite. But such an unruly technique can only be used on low-level dark beasts. It won't be able to do anything to me." Thorn put his hands together, and a dark battle spear formed. The spear kept flashing with light like a venomous snake flicking its tongue.He moved quickly and lunged at Chase for the kill.The look in Chase's eye
"You shouldn't have left the sect like that, Chloe. What if the elders punish you?""This is all because of me, Kara. If I didn't leave, you would've gotten into trouble too…""Don't be silly. You're my junior. I can't stand by and watch you die."The women's words caught Chase's attention."Huh? It's them…"He raised an eyebrow, not expecting them to be hiding deep inside the valley.However, Chase quickly realized something, and a glint flashed in his eyes. He quietly said to himself, "They're martial artists too! Even though they're only early-stage martial gods, they possess the Energy of Drago Tiger. They must have taken some spiritual herbs and refined them."These were no ordinary women. They had a powerful background, so it was not unusual for them to possess some treasures. After all, a martial god had a long lifespan. Common herbs that were easily found would not be able to fulfill their needs."I don't care how unhappy you are, reveal yourself right now," Chase said
The lion's massive body flew off into the air.Chase lunged forward. His left hand was curved into a claw as he grabbed the lion's head. He pulled hard with his hand despite having a sword in his right.Blood splattered everywhere.Using sheer strength, he separated the lion's head from its body and flung it to the side.This caught the attention of many dark beasts that were martial gods."Huh? This human martial god looks really powerful. If we can get such a young elite to be our servant, we can make use of him for quite a while."Chase's slaughtering had crossed the line of most of these dark beasts.Powerful demon energy immediately burst from every corner of the valley. It gathered within the valley and formed into a dark chain of demon energy that came falling on Chase like a net to kill him.Chase swung the Purple Lightning Blade. The blade's flash exploded to every corner and destroyed the demon energy.There was a sharp look in Chase's eyes as he noticed something st
Chase knew that among all the shadow beasts in the region, these creatures provided the greatest challenge for honing his strength.The more powerful the beast, the stronger its physique, and its blood essence carried immense energy. Consuming it could bring tremendous benefits to a martial god.However, the area where he had just fought was still on the outermost edges of the Forbidden Zone, meaning there were no truly formidable shadow beasts nearby.Another deafening beastly cry shattered the silence, shaking the heavens.A massive shadow loomed over Chase, blocking out the sunlight and forcing him to squint against the darkness.His brows furrowed, and when he looked up, his pupils contracted sharply.A colossal black eagle soared above, its wings flaring like razor-sharp blades, dominating the skies with imperial arrogance.This shadow beast's aura was even more terrifying than that of an ordinary martial god-level beast!It had reached the peak of stage-nine martial god!
"Stay… Stay back!"The white-robed young man was terrified, stumbling backward in panic."What are you all standing there for?! Save me!" He screamed, his voice filled with desperation.Finally snapping out of his daze, the black-robed martial artist lunged at Chase, his palm slicing through the air in a powerful strike. However, he underestimated Chase's strength.With a single impact, the man's entire arm shattered into dust. He let out a miserable scream as his body was sent flying!Chase's attacks were too swift, too fierce. Even with the two of them working together, they could not withstand his power!"Run!"The last remaining martial artist in green robes was so frightened that his soul nearly left his body.He turned to flee without hesitation.Chase chased him down in an instant, delivering a powerful whip-like kick that knocked him unconscious on the spot.Then, he grabbed both lifeless bodies and tossed them into the undergrowth. Only after dealing with them did he
Hearing this, Chase immediately understood the situation. They were trying to rob him!He spread his hands casually. "Oh, that thing? I already ate it."Beside him, Emilia nearly burst out laughing. This guy was too good at bluffing!Chase rolled his eyes. "If you want it so badly, why don't you come take it?""You refuse to cooperate? Fine, I'll make you regret it!" The young man in white robes grew furious, his expression turning ice-cold. "You little bastard! Don't think I'm afraid of you just because you practice martial arts! If you don't hand it over, I'll break your damn legs today!""Oh? Is that so?" Chase grinned, showing his teeth. "In that case, why don't we spar a little?""You're asking for death!" The white-robed young man charged at him, his companion following closely behind.A terrifying surge of spiritual energy exploded outward.Chase narrowed his eyes. With one punch, he sent both of them flying backward with a loud bang!"W-What?! This is peak… martial god
The young woman's face flushed red as she hastily pulled her collar together, her wary gaze locked onto Chase."Are you a body-refining martial artist? Attacking me like that was despicable, shameless, and downright vile! I'll kill you to uphold justice!" she shouted indignantly.Chase let out a helpless chuckle. "Miss, I just saved your life, yet instead of thanking me, you call me despicable?"The woman stiffened, her lips parting as if to argue. In the end, however, she lowered her head and muttered an apology, "I lost my composure. Please forgive me."After saying this, she retrieved a dagger from her robe and handed it to Chase. Her expression seemed sincere."My name is Emilia Larsen. This was left to me by my parents. Consider it my way of repaying you for saving my life. I hope you won't refuse it. This dagger is exceptionally sharp—it can slice through iron like it's mud. Keep it safe and don't lose it.""Oh?" Chase raised an eyebrow as he accepted the dagger, examining