After withholding several attacks from Greedy Wolf, Barnabas, and Sykes began to feel worried. They had joined forces and had an abundance of vital energy.However, Chase was fighting them alone. He looked like a Body Refining Master who had achieved marital nirvana. His techniques and skills made him out to be a stage-seven martial god at most. How could he be on the same par as them?Could he have absorbed some sort of treasure or was there something special about him?They were right about something.Chase realized that the lake in his core was not for show. It was the Lake of Vital Energy.It was considered incredible for an ordinary cultivator's core to occupy ten acres when they became martial gods.Barnabas and Sykes did pretty well for having 20 to 30 acres between them.As for Chase, he now possessed at least hundreds of acres because of the Lake of Vital Energy brought to him by the Dark and Light Emerald Lotus.Moreover, the Dark and Light Emerald Lotus in the middle
Willow was not entirely convinced when she said it. She was still in doubt about everything really happening.She had seen them fight and had experienced fighting with them. The helplessness she felt earlier could only be described as utter hopelessness.She had witnessed the prowess of all the top powerhouses during the Sect Wars.However, part of the reason behind Chase's fight was for her. It was a very different feeling.It was like a dream.Chase did not think much of it.His courage was boosted now that the Dark and Light Emerald Lotus was inside his vital energy, providing unlimited replenishment.After beating two of the nether realm's most powerful people who had joined forces to fight him, Chase was even more confident than before.Since the Nefarious Deity Sect had something to do with his missing sisters, why not just head directly to their sect?At further thought, the sect masters of the Nefarious Deity Sect and the Evil Shadow Sect were plotting something with t
Dominic's nickname came from the fist technique he had created, Domination Fist. Its power was immense and incomparable. However, he was unable to achieve a breakthrough to martial dominant due to the limit of his talents.The Dark and Light Emerald Lotus was the best precious material he could find to alter his physique and talent.However, the last time this material appeared was thousands of years ago. The lotus seemed to come and go mysteriously. Every time it appeared, all it left behind was a temporary aura before vanishing.This time, it was protected by the Water and Fire Two-Headed Python.Everyone had thought that the python was close to a breakthrough. No one dared to disturb the python as it was a peak martial nirvana. If they angered it, they would only end up with nothing but trouble.However, none of them expected the Dark and Light Emerald Lotus to regress into the Water and Fire Emerald Lotus and be hidden in the secluded Teleportation Formation.Back then, the N
They ended up arriving at an empty location. The worst thing was bumping into Ricky's old nemesis.Despite Barnabas being more powerful than those in front of him, he still ended up being lectured by Ricky. It was pretty humiliating as an elder of the sect.Barnabas could not retort at a Supreme Elder and could only go along with Ricky. He was the superior, after all."We shouldn't be wasting any time. Let's go."Dominic could tell what was going through Barnabas' mind from his expression. He was as powerful as Ricky, but his disciples were more powerful than theirs.Dominic won this round. He was in a good mood as he made the suggestion with a smile. Ricky grunted coldly. He knew that Dominc wanted to put them down. However, he could not find other reasons to refute Dominic, so he turned and flew off.Dominic was in a good mood because of this and did not hold this to heart. He channeled his skills and flew south along with the Two Evils of Hell.…A muscled middle-aged ma
"Dark can't exist alone, and light can't flourish in isolation."The very design of the symbol embodied this truth perfectly.Thus, the nether realm was suppressed by the Light Divine Pearl while the mortal realm was held in place by the Dark Divine Pearl.Yet despite being twin mirrored worlds, what exactly the mortal realm looked like remained a mystery to Carla.She had encountered the Light Divine Pearl at the peak of her cultivation in the Impermanence Mystical Shadow Technique. When her soul surged in resonance, a sudden conviction bloomed from deep within.At the time, she thought she had suffered a deviation in her cultivation.However, at that moment, a trace of pure light energy awakened her understanding of the phrase—"Dark can't exist alone, and Light can't flourish in isolation."That sliver of light energy was the balance she had been missing. It was the equilibrium her accumulated dark energy had long yearned for after reaching its extreme.Due to this, she had p
After six days of long-distance flight, Chase and his group finally arrived at the location of the Dark and Light Mineral Ore.He had expected to see a vast stretch of mountains, bustling with miners and carts—a scene of non-stop extraction and noise. However, the reality was entirely different.Floating at the summit of the tallest peak was a giant symbol that swirled and transformed massive amounts of dark and light energy. Aside from that, there was nothing else in sight."This is the Dark and Light Mineral Ore?" Chase asked, his tone full of disbelief while the wonder in his eyes was nearly overflowing.Walter, being a creature native to the nether realm, had heard bits and pieces about the Dark and Light Mineral Ore, though he did not know much more than rumors. Still, hearing Chase's question, he found it odd. After all, was this bit not common knowledge?Yet since Chase was his master, Walter refrained from commenting."Wait… Are you from the outer realm?" Willow suddenly
After hearing Willow's explanation, Chase felt this place resembled a game more and more. Well, he was already here, so he might as well play along. The only problem was—where should he go to find monsters?He was just about to ask Willow, his all-knowing companion, when it suddenly occurred to him that this place only resembled a game. It was not actually one. He could simply use his spiritual consciousness to search.Without hesitation, he extended his awareness and soon located a group of monsters."Follow me!" he called out.Even before he finished speaking, his figure had already appeared beneath a small hill to the southeast. There, three gnoll-like monsters were tending to a fire, preparing to roast meat. Next to them, a few rabbit-eared women were bound and trembling in fear.Chase looked at those long, snow-white bunny ears and the innocent, doll-like faces beneath them and paused in thought. Had something gone wrong with this world's logic?The gnolls, being monsters, d
However, the ratio of black to white stones was five to one. Still, it was understandable, since this was the nether realm, after all."Mm." Willow gave a soft reply as she moved to untie the bunny women.To be honest, their soft, fluffy fur was extremely pleasant to the touch. Out of ten people, at least nine would get addicted to the sensation. After helping them, Willow was a little reluctant to let go.The bunny women squirmed slightly under her touch, clearly feeling awkward, but they did not quite know how to refuse either. After all, this pretty human woman had obviously come with the handsome man who had saved them.Walter, on the other hand, looked at the bunny women with disdain. As a high-ranking demon beast on the verge of achieving human form, low-tier monsters like these were not even worth his notice.He immediately urged, "Master, let's find the monsters' lairs and kill their leader so we can move on to the next level."Chase thought that sounded reasonable.Foll
Tania once attended celebratory events held by other sects, only to encounter top-tier demonic beasts on the road. A brutal battle left her covered in wounds, and she missed the celebration entirely, offending the host.At that time, her master's resentment had already reached its peak.That thousand-year-old wolf demon became the last straw that broke the camel's back.Her master unleashed Emerald Lake Holy Land's most powerful technique—Radiance of Emerald, Eternal Slumber.Heaven and earth changed color the moment it was unleashed. The thousand-year wolf demon gathered all of its cultivation but still could not withstand the strike. It was reduced to ashes in an instant.Tania once thought that the gap between her and her master was not too wide and that she would rightfully inherit the mantle of leadership over Emerald Lake Holy Land within a century.Yet after witnessing that attack, she realized how wrong she had been. From then on, she started training harder and more dilig
Chase, who was standing directly in front of that sword strike, was equally stunned.Zacharias had been right!From that sword, he sensed the same divine intent as the one he had felt earlier in the clouds from that figure that resembled the Nine-Sea Giant Squid. It was evil, filled with pain and oppression, spreading boundlessly.Clive was indeed a projection—or a fragment—of Klondike!Chase's rage simmered down, replaced by a cold gleam in his eyes. This was the one who wanted to kill him?He was ready to strike back with full force. He summoned Greedy Wolf from the void, and his killing intent surged across the arena. The moment the blade appeared, it once again drew gasps from the audience.The overwhelming sword intent Clive had released earlier was instantly compressed and forced back by half as if it were afraid of Chase's blade. Then came the killing aura of Greedy Wolf. It was nearly tangible, sweeping across the hearts of every spectator.Earlier, Clive's sword aura had
Clive finally seemed to snap out of his daze."You brat, did you drug me?" he barked angrily, vaguely aware that something felt off. It was as if he had just taken a nap in the arena. His first thought was that Chase must have slipped him some kind of drug."If I had drugged you, would you still be standing there?" Chase scoffed at such a ridiculous accusation.That was true. If Chase truly had drugged him, Clive would probably already be lying unconscious in the rest area.Clive reluctantly accepted Chase's explanation for now."Let's settle this once and for all!" he shouted, raising his Heaven and Earth Sword as a boundless sword aura swept across the arena.Huh? His strength felt even greater than before. Clive grew smug with pride.Chase appeared completely unaware of his incoming strike.Rookie move, he thought. Chase must have been stunned by his sword intent and was now completely frozen.Clive was imagining it all in his head.Then, he shouted, "Boundless Heaven and E
As soon as Zacharias spoke of Klondike, Chase's sea of consciousness suddenly darkened.Chase was startled. He sensed a presence—some sort of power—watching him. He released his spiritual consciousness and swept the area but found nothing."That's Klondike's power. Just mentioning him will make you a target and draw his gaze," Zacharias warned. "I no longer have anything to lose, but you must be careful. If his true body takes notice, there's only one outcome—death.""It's too late. My master already has his eyes on you. Kid, did you not see what happened to Zacharias? I suggest you learn from it and—"Before Gideon could finish his sentence, an invisible chain shot out, binding his soul and sealing his mouth, leaving him completely unable to speak."You'd better behave. This is my sea of consciousness," Chase said coldly.The last time he struck Gideon with a bolt of lightning, it obliterated his soul, but Gideon had reformed using a portion of Zacharias' spirit. If Chase destroy
Chase had been wondering why it took Zacharias so long to wake up. Now that he was finally awake, why was he still so weak? More importantly, why did he immediately turn against his old acquaintance?What exactly had happened in between?"He's a fraud. The Nine-Sea Giant Squid and the Nine Sea Holy Sword are all projections or incarnations of that evil deity. All that nonsense about being fated with me was a setup—just a ploy to steal my divine foresight," Zacharias said as his spiritual form twisted like wisps of smoke, looking unstable and on the verge of dispersing completely."Evil deity? Projection? Are you talking about Klondike?" Chase asked, recalling the Nine-Sea Giant Squid he encountered on the fourth level among the Worthingtons as well as the so-called expert they summoned. He remembered they had mentioned someone named Klondike.Upon hearing Chase speak that name, Gideon visibly flinched in shock."So, you actually know?" he asked with a dark expression."My soul has
Fallon was a little speechless when he heard Ford's words.He had made up the whole "spiritual consciousness duel" thing on a whim, yet this kid delivered his commentary with such confidence and flair. It looked like he was a seasoned show-off too!Truly, the younger generation was not to be underestimated. Fallon could not help but let out a snort of laughter.Carla, standing beside him, transmitted a quiet message via spiritual consciousness, "Ford… isn't wrong.""What?" Fallon was stunned.In terms of soul and spiritual consciousness, Carla was undoubtedly one of the top experts in the nether realm. As someone who focused on physical cultivation, Fallon had always respected her spiritual skills.However, this so-called "spiritual consciousness duel" had just been something he made up.Even Carla had believed it was a lie earlier. Yet now, she was suddenly vouching for Ford, saying he was telling the truth?It really gave Fallon a scare."I made this up on the spot. Are you s
"Could they be rigging the match?""The reward for the Holy Path is at the martial god level. Would they fake a match for that?""It's exactly because it's a martial god-level reward that they'd rig the match, got it?""No way. I object. City Lord, these two are definitely up to something!"As Clive and Chase remained motionless for longer and longer, Fallon and Carla also noticed something was wrong.However, after scanning the arena with their spiritual consciousness, they did detect a clashing of energy between the two.After a brief moment of thought, Fallon spoke up. "Everyone, please calm down. These two prodigies are currently engaged in a rather novel type of battle—a spiritual consciousness duel. The fight between them is currently in a deadlock. A single misstep could mean complete annihilation of their souls."Only those whose spiritual consciousness is highly refined can perceive what's going on. So please, be patient and wait for the match to conclude."The crowd im
"Kid, if I hadn't deliberately transmitted my voice to you, do you think you could hear me?"Chase flinched. That voice had clearly echoed within his sea of consciousness. Could it be that Zacharias Crane had awakened?He quickly recalled the Seer of Whitepeak—the former elder of the Shadowless Sect whom he had subdued—and hurriedly searched within his sea of consciousness.Zacharias' soul still lay dormant."Heh, just as I thought. That old fellow is suffering too, hiding out inside you." The voice sounded pleased.Chase was completely stunned."Let me be honest with you. I'm the Nine Sea Holy Sword, Gideon. That Zacharias kid always bragged about being a peerless divine seer. But it turns out that even he couldn't escape his fate."As he spoke, a translucent figure materialized within Chase's sea of consciousness. He wore a gray robe and carried nine long swords on his back."Sir, and you are…"Chase was shocked. This man had entered his sea of consciousness silently. If he m
"That's no surprise. They're human too and have emotions. It's normal.""Aren't cultivators supposed to develop noble hearts as part of their cultivation? How can they allow such raw emotions to control them?""Well, not everything looks like it seems. The way they vent their emotions is different from us common folk."Chase looked exasperated while listening to the discussion below. He did not want to listen in on them. However, there was something about Clive.When Chase tried to sense Clive with his consciousness, he could sense an ordinary cultivator and an unfathomable cultivator who was as mysterious as a deep, black hole. It got him curious. Could this man have a split personality? Or was he possessed?Chase released his consciousness completely to be safe. This way, he could watch over every move Clive made.This move had also caused him to hear every unnecessary voice below the ring.Clive had no idea what Chase had done. All he knew was that a pair of mysterious eyes s