A pile of things was thrown out ruthlessly at the front door of the company.The head of security, Barrett, smirked coldly at Edward and the others. “Take your things and get lost.”“Carlton, you'd better watch your tone with me. I was the assistant general manager…” Edward said, feeling humiliated.Right after he finished saying that, Barrett hit him with his baton. “Get lost now. If you say another word, I’ll kill you.”Edward was more obedient now. He took his things and left the company.“Edward, should we just let this be?” Raymond said angrily.“Yeah, Edward. When I think about that kid’s proud face, I get so mad that my chest starts hurting!" Anna also said furiously.Edward touched the bump on his head as he said through gritted teeth, “Let this be? No way.“Even if Collins is a big shot, that’s only limited to within the company. Once he’s out of the company, I'll have ways to deal with him.“Just wait. I’ll go back and ask for some money from my dad so that I can hir
Soon, Quinn and Elaine drove to La Fleur.Coincidentally, Chase was walking out of the building. After the meeting, someone from the South River City Hall would come for an inspection.He did not like engaging with these people, so he asked Sandy to entertain them while he took his leave.After Quinn got out of the car, she spotted him and was a little astonished. “Why are you here, Chase?”“I was here for a meeting.” Chase walked to the two women.“Did you see Mr. Collins? I want to meet him,” Quinn asked expectantly.“Why do you want to meet him?” Chase asked, feeling stunned.She replied, “It’s all thanks to him that we got the investment. So, I want to thank him in person.”“I see.”“Tell me, did you see Mr. Collins?” Quinn rolled her eyes at Chase.Next to her, Elaine was also excited to hear Chase's answer.“Haven't you already seen him?”“Where?” Quinn was confused.“I’m right in front of you.” Chase winked at her.After he said that, the two women’s eyes widened.
“That middle-aged man we saw just now must be Mr. Collins.”Elaine took a sharp intake of breath and sneered as she said, “Hmph. To think that Chase would claim to be Mr. Collins himself. What a load of lies. It’s fortunate that we didn’t believe him.”She felt deeper disdain and disgust for Chase.…Night came.Chase was leaning against the railings on the top floor of Emgrand Tower while he smoked.The light from the cigarette lit up the outline of his face clearly.While he waited for the cigarette to finish burning, he said slowly, “It’s already the second day. Has anyone from the Harrigans gone to repent in front of the graves of Grandpa Gideon and the others?”“None of the Harrigans have done it,” Sam replied with his head lowered.“Looks like they don't fear death!"Chase looked up, and there was a deep murderous look in his eyes. “If this is the way they want it, I’ll kill them until all of them are shaking with fear!”Sam knew that someone would be dying tonight whe
In front of the railing on the second floor of the ring was a provocatively dressed woman. She was hanging on Harlem’s arm as he watched the fight downstairs in a superior manner.“Where has your stamina gone, Number One? Hit him! Hit him hard! Just kill Number Nine!”Harlem shouted out angrily while grabbing the breasts of the woman next to him.He must have grabbed her hard because the woman suddenly cried out in pain.Harlem slapped her so hard that she fell to the floor. He said coldly, “What are you screaming out for, you bitch? Are you begging me to do you right now?”“F-Forgive me, Mr. Harlem! I won’t make the same mistake again,” the woman immediately fell to her knees and pleaded with a pale face.“You got me in a bad mood, bitch. You should do something about it.”Harlem yelled at her as he removed his belt. He grabbed her head violently and pushed it toward his crotch.It was then that a muscular man in a suit quickly came walking inside. “Mr. Harlem, you’ve got a ca
Everyone looked toward the voice. They saw Harlem standing in front of the railing on the second floor.“It’s Mr. Harlem!”Everyone was shocked.Harlem was holding a lit cigar as he looked down at Chase in a superior manner to say, “I can’t believe you came here alone to kill me, you little bastard.“Don’t you know that I have the most men among the Harrigans? I'm the one that you should never offend!“I wonder if you’re ignorant or if you’re just overestimating yourself?”Harlem stared at the bronze mask on Chase with a bloodthirsty look in his eye.It was him!That was the survivor from Green Hills Orphanage!Harlem was delightfully surprised.He had just been wondering how to find this little bastard when he showed up at Harlem’s door himself!Chase looked up at Harlem on the second floor. Rage seemed to be burning in the eyes hidden behind the mask. “What’s the point of having a lot of men? If I want you dead, you’ll never survive!”Everyone was stunned to hear this.H
Harlem’s hair stood on end when he met Chase’s bloodthirsty eyes.He was finally scared. He took a few steps back as he trembled.There was disbelief on his face and endless fear.However, he gathered his senses at the crucial moment and roared at his men, “Open all the cages, quick! Let everyone out!”As the iron cages were opened, 18 muscled men who looked like wild beasts slowly emerged.These men were all more than six feet two, and their arms were thicker than Chase’s thighs. They looked like giants.They were all top fighters Harlem had collected over the years. Any one of them could fight ten men on their own.“Kill him and I’ll grant you freedom. I’ll also pay everyone ten million in cash if he dies!”Harlem gave the order, and crates of cash were placed in front of these 18 men.“Attack!”They did not hesitate as they lunged straight at Chase.This must be the end of that brat.Everyone turned to look at Chase anxiously as this thought crossed everyone’s minds.Ch
They looked at the emotionless killing machine in front of them with fear. There was shock, astonishment, and even horror in their eyes!He killed a man with every step he took!This was a real killing machine!He was the Grim Reaper!This man must be the one and only Grim Reaper!How did the Harrigans manage to offend such a powerful figure?!Harlem was peeing in his pants.He finally realized why John was so anxious about being guarded against this man.Even their Supreme Elder had sent men over to handle him.“No, I can’t die. I don’t want to die!”Harlem was roaring in his heart, “I’m the renowned Mr. Harlem of the Harrigans. I hold immense power and fortune that I haven’t had time to enjoy. I can’t die yet!“Ironhouse!“Hurry up and let Ironhouse out!”He suddenly roared sharply.A huge cage was opened, and a towering man with heavy shackles on his leg was released. “Ironhouse!”“Ironhouse!”The crowd began chanting his name. They looked at Ironhouse with immense
“Why do all of you say the same thing? Don’t you have anything more interesting to say?”Chase approached Harlem while shaking his head, and he tore Harlem’s head from his body.He lit a cigarette and took out a bag to put Harlem’s head inside before leaving.Everyone in the ring finally snapped out of it. They saw Harlem’s body without the head and the ground covered in blood.They shrieked uncontrollably. Some of them pushed through the crowd in an attempt to escape while others leaned against the wall to throw up.Outside the ring, a police car arrived while blaring its siren.“Hurry! Hurry up!”Mandy, who was in uniform, jumped out of the car. She led two officers as they rushed into the fighting ring.She suddenly noticed someone with a plastic bag in his hand ten steps away.There were bloodstains all over the plastic bag, and it was an eerie sight.Mandy quickly took out her handgun from behind and shot a bullet into the sky. She shouted, “That man in front, stop right
The dagger was pulled out, and blood splattered everywhere."You…" Vaughn was so shocked that his eyes widened."This guy… He has strong willpower…"The others took a sharp breath with a wary look in their eyes. That man had come to them of his own accord and allowed them to stab him in the shoulder with a dagger. If this were some other person, that person would be howling with pain.However, this man did not make a sound. He even used the pain from the stab to erupt with power."I'll kill you!" Vaughn roared as his muscles swelled up. Energy erupted all over him as he raised his hand to hit Chase viciously on the head.Chase raised his palm to block the attack. He used force with his wrist, and a crack was heard. Vaughn's arms were broken. After that, Chase crushed his throat and he lost the chance to even struggle from the grip.A human head rolled to the ground."That's vicious!" Shocked voices began discussing this.Everyone watched on.Chase wiped the remaining blood fr
Chase was more than a hundred miles away from the small town at the foot of the mountain. He moved at the speed of lightning to get there. When he finally arrived at the small town outside the valley, it was noontime.Many martial artists were gathered at the foot of the mountain. Corpses of the Secret Sect disciples were strewn all over the streets."Looks like many people barged into the valley to save others last night, but they ended up in a heated fight instead." Chase shook his head.Among the corpses were those who were wearing uniforms of Secret Sect disciples while others were in ordinary village clothes. Some had blood and dirt on them. They had clearly died not too long ago."Huh?"Chase's gaze fell onto the chest of a corpse. The height and body of the corpse were not usual. There was also a unique tattoo on its chest.Chase stared at it for a while, and he slowly frowned. "That's the tattoo of the Secret Sect!"He recognized the tattoo. It was the mark of the Secret
The man in black, who was the leader, grunted coldly. He pulled a saber from his waist and came attacking Chase."You're dead!"A murderous look shot out of Chase's eyes.Chase rushed forward with the speed of lightning. He was like a cheetah on the hunt and was soon fighting with the man in black. They had only just started fighting.An arm broke, and blood gushed out. The blood stained his chest, and he flew about three to four feet away.The man in black looked frightened. He could not believe it. He was a martial deity. How did he get defeated by garbage who was just a mere martial monarch?"How is this possible—"Before he could finish, Chase swept a vicious kick at him. He kicked the man right in the head. His brain exploded with blood and pieces of his brain matter splattering everywhere."Kill him!" The remaining people were angered. They came attacking Chase at the same time.Chase faced them coolly. He slaughtered them quickly as he moved around them like a phantom g
"Chase Collins?"Upon hearing his name, the expressions of the man and woman in green shifted dramatically."That's right, it's me," Chase replied coolly."How did you find us?" the man asked sharply.Chase scoffed without offering an explanation. It was clear they recognized him, so he saw no reason to waste his words."If you know me, then answer one question," Chase said, fixing his piercing gaze on the man. He spoke slowly, enunciating each word, "Where is she?"Quinn, Lyana, and his other sisters were his family. Their safety was paramount to him.The man's expression flickered between hesitation and uncertainty."I don't know what you're talking about," he finally said while shaking his head slowly."Heh, so you refuse to answer?" Chase's eyes narrowed sharply. "If that's the case, don't blame me for what happens next!"He raised his arm, and a brilliant silver light began to radiate from his palm.The man's face paled, and he quickly shouted, "Stop! I admit it! We k
Time slowly passed.Three hours later, a muffled sound resonated as the energy in Chase's body surged dramatically. His cultivation had advanced to the next stage of the martial monarch realm, and his vitality was brimming with unmatched strength."I've finally reached this stage of the martial monarch realm!"He exhaled deeply and stood up.After stabilizing his current progress, he resumed alchemy, intending to take advantage of his momentum to refine three more Spirit Gathering Pills.Half an hour later, the pills were complete.Chase swallowed one without hesitation. A surge of potent medicinal energy coursed through his body, refining his flesh and bones.A guttural growl escaped him as his pores opened, expelling impurities from his body like a coiling serpent. As time went on, the energy around Chase gradually stabilized, and his complexion regained its healthy glow."Phew... It's finally done," Chase murmured in relief. He then carefully stored the remaining two pills.
"The rarer the spiritual herb, the greater its potency. For refining a Spirit Gathering Pill, the primary ingredient is the Three-Striped Purple Sun Herb. In addition to that, six supplementary herbs are needed. If I gather them all, it should be enough," Chase mused before forming a plan."My body has been tempered to a considerable degree. Refining a batch of Spirit Gathering Pills shouldn't pose much of a problem," he said with a confident smile.'Alchemy is indeed effective, but the mental energy it consumes is enormous. At my current state, I can refine, at most, five pills a day. Still, even five Spirit Gathering Pills a day is an incredible fortune,' Chase thought with satisfaction.With that in mind, he sat cross-legged, retrieved his pill furnace and the required herbs, and followed the instructions in the Emperor's Alchemy Codex to begin refining.Everything went smoothly.In just a short while, a perfectly round and glistening Spirit Gathering Pill was produced."This
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