The golden-patterned serpent king leaped off the cliff, but just as it descended, a powerful sense of impending danger surged through its body. Its instincts screamed at it like a primal warning of imminent death.It twisted its massive head, scanning the void, but there was nothing in sight. Still, it dared not move forward.This was a predator's intuition.At that very moment, a war halberd materialized out of thin air. It was crackling with radiant lightning energy, streaking toward the serpent's throat with unbelievable speed.The halberd pierced through its neck, sending a spray of fresh blood into the air. The entire valley was instantly dyed red.Its massive body twitched violently for a few seconds before collapsing into complete stillness. Just like that, a martial god-tier beast had fallen.The valley fell into a profound silence, disturbed only by the whisper of the mountain winds.A few moments later, a thin branch near the cliff trembled slightly.Perched on that b
"You're an archer. Were you sent by those people?" Chase asked coldly.The young man grinned, revealing a sinister smirk. "Smart, but unfortunately, you're as good as dead. I'm here to send you off.""Your archery is decent, but you lack experience. If you think you can kill me, you're still far from capable." Chase's voice was calm and unwavering.Though this archer was significantly weaker than the golden-patterned serpent king, he was still at the martial god level, an elite tier of martial prowess."You've got guts. I'll give you that."The archer sneered, pulling an arrow from his quiver and nocking it onto his bowstring. He aimed straight at Chase. "Since you're so confident, let's see whose shot is faster—yours or mine!"The bowstring snapped forward.A sharp, explosive whistle tore through the air, echoing like thunder. A silver meteor-like arrow streaked across the sky in a perfect arc, blazing toward Chase.The attack trajectory left no room to dodge, but Chase's reac
Chase quickly found a medicinal herb, crushed it, and swallowed it, refining the medicinal properties to expel the remaining poison from his body. At the same time, he retrieved his alchemy cauldron, using spirit liquid and herbal extracts to purify his body and restore himself to peak condition.After standing still for a moment to adjust, he stepped toward the cave entrance. The entrance was narrow, barely wide enough for one person to pass through. A foul, putrid stench filled the air inside."There are demonic monsters here… More than one." Chase remained on high alert as he stepped cautiously inside, exploring deeper.The cave was massive. The deeper he went, the hotter the air became. It even carried an oppressive heat that seared his skin."Strange… Why do I feel like the energy inside me is becoming restless as if it's about to spiral out of control?" Chase furrowed his brows.Logically speaking, martial cultivators had exceptionally strong physiques, and ordinary flames w
Ancient formation techniques were extremely rare. It was said that the core of such formations required divine metals from antiquity, and the higher the grade of the formation, the greater the resources needed to construct it."Interesting. This formation even has the ability to replenish spiritual energy!"This type of formation was not particularly difficult to learn as long as one understood the fundamental incantations.Chase closed his eyes and silently recited the formation's incantation.The void trembled slightly. When he opened his eyes again, a satisfied smile appeared on his lips. "Now, this is getting interesting!"Within his mind, the blueprint of the formation had already begun taking shape.With his spiritual power at a certain level, all he needed was to comprehend the core techniques of the formation, and he could attempt to construct the Blazing Inferno Array."Since you people enjoy deception so much, I'll use you to test the power of this formation first."A
Blood sprayed through the air. The martial god did not even have time to react before his skull was shattered and his lifeless body crashed to the ground."Damn! What do we do? That beast is too powerful—we can't kill it!" The remaining martial gods trembled in fear, their legs nearly giving out beneath them.The demonic tiger was brutal and bloodthirsty, showing no mercy. Its body was covered in impenetrable scales, rendering ordinary swords, spears, and halberds useless. Only overwhelming force could put it down."Run! We have to report this to the elders and let them handle the beast!"Without hesitation, they turned and fled with swift movements.However, just as they were about to escape, Chase appeared and stood right in their path."Who's there?!"The martial gods immediately grew wary, turning to face him.They saw an ordinary-looking young man, dressed in simple green robes, with nothing particularly eye-catching about him."Get lost!"One of them barked impatiently.
The group of martial gods turned pale with fear, abandoning any thoughts of chasing Chase as they scrambled to flee.However, before they could take a single step, streaks of radiant energy tore through the air.Elite martial gods had arrived! Each of them carried countless talismans, their bodies pulsing with mystical energy.One talisman ignited, erupting into roaring flames and transforming into a fire serpent that lunged at Chase.These talismans were not ordinary—each had been purchased at an exorbitant price, crafted by skilled rune masters to ensure formidable power.Yet Chase remained unfazed.He extended his hand, grabbed the fire serpent, and bit down without hesitation to crush it between his teeth.To others, these runes might have been lethal, but Chase cultivated the Chaos Immortal Physique, rendering him impervious to such flames. Instead of harming him, the energy was absorbed and refined within his body.The remaining martial gods unleashed their attacks. Brill
"Retreat!"A cry of alarm rang out as their expressions shifted dramatically. Without hesitation, they turned and fled as if they had encountered something truly terrifying.The black fiend wolf was a martial nirvana-level demonic monster, known for its mastery of stealth and ambush tactics. Once targeted by this beast, death was almost inevitable.Though these two martial gods were powerful, they could not hold their ground. One of them was quickly overcome by the poison mist, his face twisting in agony as smoke escaped from his mouth and nose. The venom had spread too deep, and his survival was unlikely.Meanwhile, the black fog continued to spread, growing denser, engulfing everything in sight.Standing firm, Chase narrowed his eyes in suspicion.The black fiend wolf was indeed a martial nirvana-level demonic monster, but did it really think that a mere poison mist could kill him?What a joke!"It seems this forbidden land holds far more dangers than just beasts. There's mia
The demonic lizard, a martial nirvana-level beast, stood before Chase. Its eyes were gleaming with hostility.Chase's gaze turned sharp as he gripped his battle spear, stepping forward without hesitation.The demonic lizard struck first, its claws slicing through the air with terrifying speed, leaving behind streaking afterimages.Chase dodged swiftly, sidestepping its attack before thrusting his spear forward to pierce straight through the beast's throat.The demonic lizard was no weak opponent. It had reached its peak power and was a formidable adversary that would have been a death sentence for an average martial god-level warrior.Blood gushed from its neck, but the demonic lizard was not finished. Its eyes burned with fury, locking onto Chase as it charged madly toward him.Chase lightly tapped his foot against the ground, vanishing in an instant. At the same time, his fist struck out, landing a devastating blow directly to the monster's chest. The impact exploded through it
"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