Abel could not help coughing. He tasted blood in his mouth. That palm attack he suffered had caused him serious injury.Abel was about to leave the valley and return to his sect. He planned to take revenge on Chase another time. Just then, a dark figure suddenly appeared right in front of Abel. It was Chase.Chase did not waste time talking and dealt him a slap right away. He said coldly, "Where are you going, you worthless thing?""How dare you insult me, Chase Collins?! You're dead. The Secret Sect won't let you get away with this!" Abel clutched his burning cheek as he roared and glared at Chase.Chase gave him another slap and sneered, "The Secret Sect? Do you think I don't know what sort of set that is? You're just a group of despicable lowlives! You're the kind of garbage I despise!"His power had increased. In addition, Chase's physique had surpassed the strength of those with the same cultivation level he had. Even someone like Abel could not do anything to him.Abel fl
This time, Chase used every ounce of strength he had to punch Abel in the abdomen. Abel could hear the sound of his bones cracking.Chase raised his leg to kick hard at Abel. He stepped viciously on Abel's stomach. Abel grunted in pain.Abel coughed up a huge amount of blood.Chase grabbed Abel by the neck and raised him by the head. He shook Abel left and right while saying coldly, "If you want to play, I'll have fun with you until the very end."Chase's fist punched madly at Abel's face and head. The sound of the punches echoed in the air."Argh… Stop hitting me, Chase Collins! If you kill me, the sect master will not let you off!" Abel said furiously.Chase replied to him with a hard kick to the face. Abel was kicked off several feet away before crashing to the ground in a daze. He almost passed out.Abel was sprawled on the ground with a very swollen face as blood trickled down his mouth. He tried to stand up with difficulty. There was a vicious glint in his eye."You truly
"Be my slave? Do you think I'm stupid? I can kill you right now!" Chase said sardonically."No! You can't do that!" Abel howled with despair.Chase punched Abel in the chest one more time. Abel's chest collapsed, and a few of his rib bones broke. He coughed up a lot of blood as his body curled up."Did you understand what I said? All that's left for you to do is to die!" Chase said coolly. He reached out to press Abel's head down to make him lose his mind and turn him into a mindless zombie.It was then that a few figures suddenly appeared at a distance. Among them was Hero, who had not been seen for quite a while."Haha! Chase Collins! You didn't think I was still alive, did you? Look who I brought with me."Hero laughed savagely. A few disheveled figures appeared from behind. It was Chase's sisters, Quinn and Lyana, the Sosa Saintess. They had ended up in the hands of the Secret Sect.Not only that, but Hero was using them to threaten Chase."Your sisters are in my hands, Cha
"Let Abel go, Chase Collins! Do you want your sisters to die here? I'll give you a few hours to consider this. Once your time is up, don't blame me for ruining them!" Hero grunted coldly.He waved his hand, and a few martial artists picked up Abel to drag him away from Chase.Chase seemed to decide on something. He knew that there was no way of escape. His only chance might be to use his mystical techniques. Once he used this mystical technique, he would end up in a weakened state for several days.However, he no longer cared about this as long as he could save his sisters. There was no better time to use this forbidden mystical technique."Kill Chase Collins!"Hero suddenly raised his hand, and a few martial artists attacked at the same time with swords in their hands.Chase roared and used the mystical technique. He was enveloped in a greenish-black light, and an eerie pattern appeared on his skin.The pattern looked like a slithering snake that was savage and evil. Chase's bo
"I admit that you're quite powerful, Chase Collins! But there's still a huge gap between us! You're not my match. I'll cut your head off personally!" Hero roared madly.His sword swung onto Chase's left shoulder.However, when his blade sliced into Chase's shoulder bone, only a chilling thread of flash was seen. All it did was create a shallow wound on Chase. It failed to slice through the defenses of Chase's solid flesh."What?" Hero's eyes widened in disbelief.Chase smiled. His body suddenly tremored, and he dislocated Hero's wrists. Hero's right hand released the grip on his sword, letting it fall to the ground.Chase reached out his left hand and slapped Hero. Hero's body shot out like a cannonball and crashed heavily in the mountains far away.There was a loud crash. His knees were on the ground, which cracked like spiderwebs under the impact. His body quivered violently.Abel struggled to stand from the crushed rocks. Half of his face was swollen badly, and blood dripped
He was protected by dragon scales.Chase's will to fight had increased to the extreme.He formed into a fragment of a shadow and lunged toward the Secret Sect's disciples."Die!" Chase roared and kicked one of the martial artists in the chest with a Steel Iron Kick. He flew several yards away. His rib bones were broken and his internal organs were damaged."When did he become so powerful?""Run!"The Secret Sect's disciples became scared. Chase had killed their companion the moment they faced each other. He was a monster!Chase was like a tiger among the sheep. Every punch he dealt killed a person.His punch rained down on them, and all his opponents went flying from the impact. Bloody mist began splattering all around as screams kept echoing throughout.These Secret Sect disciples were like nothing to Chase. They were too weak for him to be bothered.He was like a slaughter machine as he beat them down all the way. He was undefeatable.It took only a few short seconds for t
"Has he achieved the absolute stage?"The Secret Sect's disciples were shocked. The strongest among them was only a stage-seven martial arts overlord. They were walking toward their deaths."Kill me and the Secret Sect won't let you off, Chase Collins!" a Secret Sect disciple declared with clenched teeth."Won't let me off? Do you think the Secret Sect can still send powerhouses to kill me if I kill them first?" Chase grunted coldly. "Now that you've mentioned the Secret Sect, I'd like to see how powerful they really are."He took a step forward and instantly lunged at the crowd with his fists waving. The swiftness of his punches tremored the air.His physique had been pushed to the extreme. Every punch he dealt was like an avalanche. Two Secret Sect's disciples died on the spot. Their heads were removed from the bodies."Run!"The remaining people were scared to their deaths. They did not expect this young man to be so powerful.Chase's left and right arm moved in synchronizat
If they were being unscrupulous, so would Chase. Chase wanted to kill everyone in the Secret Sect and save his sisters.The staff led the way and they quickly headed toward a direction.A few hours later, they stopped moving forward. They saw numerous figures moving about not far away. They looked like people from the Secret Sect."Master, they've noticed us!" The staff looked anxious."There's nothing to panic about." Chase glanced at him. "Stay here and wait for me."With that, Chase moved forward with determined steps."Stop right there!" A muscular man shouted. "This territory belongs to the Secret Sect. All trespassers will be executed!"Six influential families made up the Secret Sect. These families were immensely powerful and mysterious."Get lost!" Chase ignored them and continued walking forward."How dare you?! You're a mere martial monarch ant. How dare you speak to us that way?!" The muscular young man was enraged. "I'm an important disciple of the Secret Sect. My
Moments later, silence settled over the area.Chase rose from the ground and dusted himself off."Huh? Did I just break through?"He suddenly realized that his strength had increased yet again. The sensation was peculiar but unmistakable—his cultivation had advanced to another level.'No matter. I need to leave first,' he thought.Chase turned and began to walk away. Just as he was about to leave, he stopped abruptly."Hmm?" His brows furrowed together as he detected an unusual fluctuation in the surrounding energy. He paused, tilting his head and focusing his senses.After a moment, he opened his eyes and smirked coldly. Through his heightened perception, he had noticed someone—a small fry—spying on him."Haha, you little brat, I've finally caught you!"A sinister laugh echoed, and a man dressed in black battle attire emerged. His expression was twisted with rage.Meanwhile, his eyes locked onto Chase, and they were brimming with killing intent."You killed my senior, Kit L
A sharp burst of sword energy tore through the air, instantly shattering the purple fire meteor and continuing its relentless trajectory toward the elder."Impossible!" The elder's face twisted in terror.Chase's strike had not only destroyed the fire meteor but also left the elder defenseless against its force. Did this mean he could not even withstand a single move from Chase?"Impressive. A late-stage martial monarch like you truly lives up to your reputation," Chase remarked while nodding slightly. However, this time felt different from his previous battles.During his clash with the Lacroix family, he had been forced to his limits, relying on forbidden techniques and risking his life to achieve victory.Yet now, as Chase unleashed his full power, he felt the energy within his core surging like an unstoppable river, faster and more refined than ever before.His core had evolved into an energy pool, and his body was tempered and strengthened. Every fiber of his being pulsed wi
Suddenly, the void rippled as if disturbed by waves. Two large doors materialized and slowly opened. A hunched old man in gray robes stepped out from within, leaning on a cane. His presence exuded an air of ancient decay and twilight.Chase's gaze sharpened as he observed the elder."A stage-nine martial monarch," Chase murmured, his tone laced with surprise.The elder's appearance puzzled Chase. He had no recollection of this figure, only a faint impression of his withered and sunken face."Youth is a precious gift. To reach the early martial monarch stage at such a young age is extraordinary. If you're willing, join me, and I'll accept you as my disciple," the elder said as his gentle eyes rested on Chase.The elder's voice was calm and reassuring, as though he had long been acquainted with Chase."Apologies, but I'm not interested in joining any sect or faction," Chase replied flatly.Martial deity-level opponents did not concern him; he could fight them head-on. However, m
Blood sprayed through the air, painting it red. The man let out a pained scream as he staggered backward.However, Chase gave him no chance to escape. With Phantom Nine Steps, Chase closed the gap instantly. Swinging his left hand, he released the Slay Immortal Blade, which arced gracefully through the air.Blood erupted as the blade sliced clean through the man's neck. His head flew into the air, spinning before crashing to the ground.Chase extended his tongue and licked his finger, his cold, indifferent gaze locked on the lifeless body."Did you really think I'd be easy to bully?" he muttered.Without sparing another glance, Chase stepped forward.Along his path, corpses littered the ground—each one belonging to Secret Sect elders or martial masters. They were all killed with a single, decisive strike.Chase moved with ruthless efficiency, and his strikes were swift and lethal. Before long, he reached the vicinity of the library.His piercing gaze seemed to cut through all o
"Additionally, this Secret Sect Library contains numerous precious texts, including manuals on artifact refinement, alchemy, swordsmanship, and even divine martial arts techniques," the old woman explained slowly. "These are the very foundations that sustain a martial sect's existence."'So, that's it! No wonder the people of the Secret Sect are so eager to target me!' Chase realized.Martial techniques, divine abilities, cultivation methods, treasures—Secret Sect disciples who lacked talent could only choose techniques suited to their abilities, limiting their progress to higher levels of cultivation.Only through great fortune or direct inheritance could one hope to obtain advanced techniques and divine abilities. The Secret Sect was structured around this principle, fully aware of the limitations of their methods."You Secret Sect people are far too greedy, daring to set your sights on me!" Chase's anger surged.The sheer value of these cultivation texts was unimaginable. A sin
"Get lost!" Chase shouted coldly, his arm muscles bulging as he swung his hand fiercely. With a single slap, he sent several Secret Sect elders flying with blood spraying through the air.The onlookers were stunned, and their expressions were filled with disbelief.Those elders were supposed to be top experts of the Secret Sect, yet they crumbled like paper dolls under Chase's casual blow. Even their bodies were half-destroyed."How annoying," Chase muttered while furrowing his brow.He had not failed to notice the subtle energy fluctuations in the area as he pursued his targets. It seemed these individuals had planned an ambush, but Chase detected them in advance and used the opportunity to trace them back to the Secret Sect itself."Sir, please follow me. The sect master wishes to speak with you," the old woman said, bowing respectfully."Oh? What does he want?" Chase asked in a skeptical tone as he grew more cautious. Something about the situation felt off, and he suspected th
Chase glanced at him coldly, then casually struck out with a palm. A purple dragon shadow materialized, transforming into a ferocious dragon-headed handprint that obliterated the man on the spot, leaving nothing behind.Gasps of horror rippled through the crowd.The sheer power of the technique was terrifying, like something out of a nightmare. The remaining onlookers trembled uncontrollably, their hair standing on end.This was supposed to be the Secret Sect's strongest defense, yet it had been destroyed effortlessly. At that moment, they fully understood what kind of monstrous enemy they had provoked."My friend, perhaps we can talk this through," came an aged voice that was calm yet deliberate.An elderly woman emerged from the depths of the Secret Sect. Her hair was white, her frame hunched, and she leaned on a cane, appearing frail and close to the end of her days.Despite her unassuming appearance, her slightly clouded eyes radiated wisdom, as though she could see through t
"So, this formation is a bit clever," Chase remarked while narrowing his eyes and smirking slightly. "But you lot are nothing more than vermin, hiding in this pitiful place, clinging to life. Today, I'll send you all to your graves!"With those words, Chase extended a finger, unleashing a force so powerful it tore through the void like a pillar supporting the heavens. It then descended with unparalleled might.The grand array trembled violently, rippling with energy. A deafening explosion followed, and the formation shattered completely."What?!"Deep within the Secret Sect, the elders widened their eyes in disbelief as their faces twisted in fury and shock. For generations, this formation had stood firm, unshaken even by martial monarchs. Only the ancestors of the Secret Sect had ever been able to manipulate it. Yet now, a young stranger had obliterated it with ease, injuring many of their members in the process."You're courting death!" a white-robed elder roared, leaping into
"Me?"Chase gave a cold smile and suddenly pressed his hand onto Elias' shoulder. Instantly, a surge of domineering energy condensed like a towering mountain and crushed down violently.The sound of bones shattering filled the air as Elias' entire arm was pulverized. Overwhelmed by the excruciating pain, he let out a wretched scream."W-Who are you?!" Elias shouted through gritted teeth, trying desperately to endure the agony while channeling his energy to resist the oppressive force."I'm Chase Collins. Today, I'll cleanse this sect and extinguish it!" Chase replied with an icy and grim expression.He raised his other hand, his palm radiating light as strands of energy coalesced to form a thunderous sword form. Its sharp edge seemed capable of cutting through anything.With a sudden motion, Chase swung the sword.The blade descended like a streak of lightning, moving so fast it resembled a meteor streaking across the sky. In an instant, it sliced through Elias' throat."I won'