Chase spotted a thick vine wrapped around the tree trunk. The lightning strike had just severed it."What is that?" Chase's expression darkened with shock and uncertainty.The vine was at least three feet thick. Its entire body glowed a vibrant green, and its leaves trembled slightly, radiating a powerful life force.In an instant, a chilling gleam flashed toward him—sharp and deadly!Chase reacted quickly, his instincts kicking in. He bent his legs and launched a powerful backward kick toward the source of the attack.Pain shot through his foot as a sharp wound appeared on its surface, and blood trickled down.His eyes widened as he finally saw the creature behind the attack—a beast resembling an ape."You bastard! You actually think of me as prey?" Chase let out a cold snort. Clenching his right fist, he threw a punch at the monstrous ape.A dull, resounding impact sent the beast flying backward.However, the strike only enraged the ape. It let out a series of deafening roar
A chilling aura crept over Chase, sending shivers down his spine.The little monkey that had been lazily basking in the sun atop the vine suddenly sprang up in alarm, bolting away as fast as it could.Chase grinned. "Relax. I'm just passing through!"However, before he could finish speaking, a sharp cry pierced the air.A black eagle swooped down, landing on Chase's shoulder. Its piercing gaze locked onto the monkey, and it let out a warning growl from deep within its throat.The monkey was not particularly large, but its body was covered in black scales, giving it an eerie, sinister appearance. Its head was somewhat grotesque, and its scarlet-red eyes were filled with hostility as it glared at Chase."A little beast like this… Could it be a guardian of some hidden treasure?" Chase murmured in surprise.Suddenly, the monkey darted from beneath the vine, leaping onto the branch of an ancient pine tree before vanishing into the depths of the forest.Chase froze.He had just been
'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
In the CEO’s office of Blizzard Group in South River City, Quinn Norris’ eyes widened as she looked at the young man in front of her in disbelief. “What did you just say? You’re my fiancé?”“That’s right. Your grandfather promised your hand to me three years ago. This is the agreement. Read it for yourself.”The young man’s name was Chase Collins. He took out a marriage agreement and passed it to Quinn.Quinn wanted to die when she finished reading the agreement.She was sure that the agreement was real because it was the writing of her grandfather, Charles Norris. It was even stamped with his personal seal.Quinn took a deep breath. Her expression was cold as she asked, “Your name is Chase Collins?”“That’s right.Chase nodded. He could not help but stare at her.She had a beautiful face and nice, fair skin. Even though she looked tense all the time, she could still easily mesmerize men around her.Quinn was wearing business attire, which accentuated her voluptuous body, espe
Quinn stared straight at Chase. There was an arrogant look on her face.Her secretary, Elaine Parker, looked at Chase in disdain. How could a penniless man like him be good enough for their CEO?“Sure.”Chase replied nonchalantly, “Although, that won’t be up to you to decide. This marriage was decided by your grandfather. You can wait until I’ve cured your grandfather so he can dissolve this marriage personally. If he's willing to do so, I will honor his decision.”Quinn felt even more disdain for him when she saw him refusing to give up. “I’ll be in charge of my own marriage. Also, I’ll figure out my grandfather’s situation. There is no need for you to worry about it.”She quickly scribbled on a check. “Here's a check for five million. If you’re willing to dissolve the marriage between us, this money is yours.“Five million is nothing to me, but for those in the lower tier of society like you, it’s enough for you to survive your entire life. I believe you won’t reject my offer.”
Half an hour later, Chase found the Turners’ Residence according to the address given to him by the old man.Henry Turner, who was close to 50, smiled as he finished reading the letter given to him inside the living room. “It’s true. It’s the writing of that esteemed man.”“Now do you believe who I am, Uncle Henry?”Chase asked, “The old man told me that you asked for his help right before he died. He requested that I protect your family. Can you tell me what happened?”Henry sighed. “It’s like this, Chase. A business competitor wrote me a letter anonymously to tell me that he would kidnap my daughter.“I’ve hired five bodyguards for her, but she has been spoiled by me since young. All five of them have been chased off by her.“After giving this thorough consideration, I decided to ask for your master’s help.”Henry smiled at Chase. “Your master has given me the solution in the letter you brought me. You need to be my daughter’s fiancé. That will give you a good reason to protec
“If that’s what you think, you can go ahead and buy what you need on your own.” Riley left after saying this coldly to Chase.Chase shrugged and walked away to hail a taxi by the road. “Take me to Emgrand Group.”Riley entered a Starbucks and sat down. The more she thought about it, the angrier she was. She took out her phone and sent a message to her chat group: [This sucks! This really sucks!]There were only five people in the chat group, and they were all colleagues who got along with Riley.It was not long before a woman named Anna Clayton replied to her message: [What’s wrong, Riley? Who upset you this time?][My dad found some random country bumpkin and made him my fiancé.] Riley finally found someone she could vent to.[What?][Woah! Are you for real?]The group chat immediately became active.[Why would I lie to you?]Riley typed angrily: [The worst thing about this is that my dad is making me get him a job at our company. My dad claims that it would be easier for hi
“Sir, the Quaids had their eyes on the land of Green Hills Orphanage 12 years ago. They tried everything they could to convince the orphanage director, Gideon Hills, to give up the orphanage, but he wouldn’t budge. "In the end, they burned down Green Hills and grabbed the opportunity to take the land…“The Quaids later became one of the five elite families of South River City because of that land!“I’ve received information that the Quaids will be attending an auction three days later to bid on an emerald. Rumor has it that the emerald is a remnant from Green Hills Orphanage that is supposed to be magical.”Chase looked like he was ready to murder them. Sam felt as though an invisible pair of hands was strangling him, and it sent chills down his spine.“The Quaids have to pay for this!” Chase smiled, but there was a chilling look in his eyes.They had murdered 108 people in that fire for a piece of land.He immediately instructed, “Make preparations. I'll attend that auction in
'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
A chilling aura crept over Chase, sending shivers down his spine.The little monkey that had been lazily basking in the sun atop the vine suddenly sprang up in alarm, bolting away as fast as it could.Chase grinned. "Relax. I'm just passing through!"However, before he could finish speaking, a sharp cry pierced the air.A black eagle swooped down, landing on Chase's shoulder. Its piercing gaze locked onto the monkey, and it let out a warning growl from deep within its throat.The monkey was not particularly large, but its body was covered in black scales, giving it an eerie, sinister appearance. Its head was somewhat grotesque, and its scarlet-red eyes were filled with hostility as it glared at Chase."A little beast like this… Could it be a guardian of some hidden treasure?" Chase murmured in surprise.Suddenly, the monkey darted from beneath the vine, leaping onto the branch of an ancient pine tree before vanishing into the depths of the forest.Chase froze.He had just been
Chase spotted a thick vine wrapped around the tree trunk. The lightning strike had just severed it."What is that?" Chase's expression darkened with shock and uncertainty.The vine was at least three feet thick. Its entire body glowed a vibrant green, and its leaves trembled slightly, radiating a powerful life force.In an instant, a chilling gleam flashed toward him—sharp and deadly!Chase reacted quickly, his instincts kicking in. He bent his legs and launched a powerful backward kick toward the source of the attack.Pain shot through his foot as a sharp wound appeared on its surface, and blood trickled down.His eyes widened as he finally saw the creature behind the attack—a beast resembling an ape."You bastard! You actually think of me as prey?" Chase let out a cold snort. Clenching his right fist, he threw a punch at the monstrous ape.A dull, resounding impact sent the beast flying backward.However, the strike only enraged the ape. It let out a series of deafening roar
At this stage of cultivation, advancing to each new realm required absorbing the soul essence of demonic or fierce beasts.Only the most powerful could condense a Nascent Soul. Yet even then, it remained bound within the void, unable to break free from the shackles of heaven and earth.Only those who reached the martial divine transformation realm could truly transcend these limits, traversing the void and exploring the vast universe.To break through these constraints, one had to refine a Demon Soul and fuse it with the Nascent Soul. Only then could they set foot on the path of true ascension.For ordinary warriors, even reaching midway martial arts overlord status placed them far above the rest. They gained extended lifespans, living well beyond a century.If a warrior refined their Martial Soul to its peak, its terrifying power would be beyond imagination."I still have a long way to go before I can condense my Martial Soul… I wonder if this Demon Soul Orb can provide me with
Illusions were essentially a type of special illusionary realm, and like all things, they varied in strength.Weaker illusions were ineffective against warriors unless the master of the illusion was vastly superior in cultivation. Only then could they manipulate a warrior's perception to the point of deception."Miss, I didn't mean to ambush you. I was forced into this situation due to unforeseen circumstances. I hope you can forgive me."Chase withdrew his imposing aura and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.The woman in the purple dress stood a distance away. Her face was slightly pale, her lips were chapped, and her breathing was uneven. Sweat beaded on her forehead."Hmph! Consider yourself lucky. We're leaving!"She let out a cold snort, tossing a ring to the ground before turning away and departing swiftly. A faint blush spread across her delicate features, and her tattered robes barely concealed the color of her undergarments beneath.Moments ago, she had employed
"Profound Abyss Fist!"Chase raised his fist and struck out with immense force. A massive, shadowy serpent formed from his energy. It let out a ferocious hiss as it lunged at the woman in the purple dress.The serpent collided with the shimmering water barrier surrounding her. In an instant, the barrier shattered as it was unable to withstand the attack. The serpent surged forward, sinking its fangs into the woman's body with relentless force."What? How did you break through my defense?" Her eyes widened in shock as disbelief flashed across her face.Chase's punch carried an overwhelming power that was far beyond her expectations.The next moment, a gaping hole the size of a fist appeared in her chest, and blood gushed out in thick streams."You…"Her eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets. She was so stunned that he had actually managed to injure her."Do you have any idea who I am? How dare you lay a hand on me?" Her expression twisted in fury, and her eyes were filled with
The daggers struck the water shield and echoed in the air, but the attack did not hurt the woman in the purple dress at all.Chase's eyes widened at this. "That's really solid!"This woman was a stage-two martial god, and she was quite powerful.Chase turned to run.He was very careful. Even though the woman looked about 18 or 19, her real age might be at least 30. Martial artists had long lives and maintained youthful faces. The higher their cultivation level, the more they could keep their youth and look young forever."Did I say you could go?" The woman laughed coldly. She stepped hard on the ground and left a fragment of shadow behind. She moved with great speed, catching up to Chase in one breath.A fair, dainty arms patted Chase on the shoulder. Her fingers were almost translucent like pieces of polished crystal.Chase reacted quickly and moved to the side to avoid the attack while swinging a punch with his right fist.Their hands hit each other, and Chase felt like he ha
Chase grunted coldly when he realized this. "Since he offered himself up on a silver platter, it saves my time from searching for him."He went up to the Flaming Wolf King's corpse after that and pressed his palm to the wolf. A wisp of true energy went into the wolf's corpse.Chase smiled after a while. He gently drew a line on the wolf's neck with his finger. A red-brownish crystal the size of a thumbnail was dug out.It was the blood crystal of the Flaming Wolf King.A monster's blood crystal contained energy from its blood. If Chase were to sell it in the outside world, it would be a treasure that would be worth a lot of money."Looks like a powerhouse had died in this forest before."Chase's eyes narrowed. The Flaming Wolf King was a primitive killer of the forest. It would hunt martial artists continuously in that area and snatch resources.Chase's consciousness managed to detect a bronze box sitting on the other side of the tree. The bronze box was covered in rust, seeming
The fruit's flesh was silver-white. It did not look damaged on the surface. There was not even a cut on it. It seemed to be solidified.When Chase touched the fruit, he could feel warmth and softness from it.It was an indescribable feeling. All he could say was that it felt comfortable. He could not help closing his eyes to enjoy the feeling.Chase sat down cross-legged as he meditated silently while taking in the essence of the fruit's vitality. Meanwhile, a massive energy went into his body as it nurtured his core to the Sea of Soul.Chase opened his eyes an hour later and smiled."Even though it has lower efficiency, it lasts longer. This fruit can be used for cultivation to enhance the level of cultivators." Chase stood up and kept the remaining fruit.However, he did not get much out of this trip. All he got were three fruits. Besides the initial fruit that was about the size of his fist, the remaining two fruits were about the size of a basin.After all, the ancient trees