Chase immediately headed to the nearest shop to get some candles and flowers.It had been a full 12 years since the fire at the orphanage and the deaths of the orphanage director and other orphans.Half an hour later in the middle of the cemetery of General Hills Cemetery Zone B, there was only dead silence. It was a lonely atmosphere. A young woman was kneeling in front of a grave while sobbing. “Grandpa Gideon, it’s your death anniversary today. I’m here to see all of you again.”There were seven candles in front of her.“I’m sorry that I’m useless. I couldn’t find Little Rocky or my other six sisters. I couldn’t even avenge all of you.“I hate the Quaids. They destroyed everything and killed all of you. There was never a moment when I didn't think about revenge in the past 12 years, but I really have no idea how to do it.“Grandpa Gideon, the Quaids are auctioning the piece of emerald pendant you were helping Little Rocky safeguard. Don’t worry, I won’t allow the emerald penda
Elaine was inside the car parked at the foot of General Hills Cemetery where the town was. She kept checking the time and looking out once in a while.Not long after, Quinn got into the car.“Are you alright, Miss Norris? Why are your eyes so red?” Elaine could not help asking.“I’m fine.”Quinn rubbed her eyes quickly and forced a smile. “I think sand might have gotten into my eyes.”She changed the topic. “By the way, when will the Quaids’ auction start?”“In less than half an hour,” Elaine quickly updated.“Let’s go.”Quinn instructed.Elaine was about to start the car when they saw someone coming from afar.It was Chase.Elaine was the first one to call out, “Chase Collins.”Quinn was slightly surprised and quickly rolled down the window to stare at him coldly.Chase, who had just come down from General Hills Cemetery, turned to look. There was a look of exasperation on his face as he said, “My dear Miss Norris, South River may just be a city, but it’s not that small.
The sound rang clear, and there was a healthy bounce to her butt.Jacob was stunned, Quinn was stunned, and even Elaine, who was at the side, was stunned.Quinn felt like she had just been struck by lightning, and she began to tremble. Her neck turned red, and the color spread all the way to her ears.This jerk had… smacked her there in public!Shock, fury, humiliation, disbelief—all these emotions overwhelmed her at the same time.She held back the urge to tear Chase apart and forced a stiff smile on her face as she said, “That’s right. This is the reason you should give up on me, Jacob.”After that, she quietly reached out to pinch Chase on the arm. She twisted his flesh viciously in a 360-degree turn.Quinn used every ounce of strength she had, but Chase did not seem to be affected as he looked normal as usual.“No! I don’t believe this!”Jacob roared, and his face turned dark as he said, “Tell me, Quinn, how is this guy better than I am?”“Simple. I have huge junk, and I
Jacob thought Chase was scared, and he got even more confident. “That’s right. I bet you’re scared right now. Just kneel in front of me and let me enjoy Quinn for a few days, and I promise to let you off. What do you think?”“You’re despicable!”Quinn trembled with anger. Even then, she felt helpless.The Quaids were a wealthy and influential family in South River City. Their power was on par with the Norrises.Unfortunately, her grandfather was currently unconscious because of his ALS, and the Norrises began to deteriorate while the Quaids took over their position in the hierarchy.This was because Quinn did not dare cross any lines and offend Jacob despite being constantly harassed. Chase suddenly raised his hand and slapped Jacob.Half of Jacob’s cheek swelled, and a few of his teeth were broken as blood and teeth flew out of his mouth.“You bastard. You… You…” Jacob covered his cheek with his hand and stared at Chase with his mouth full of blood. He initially looked shocke
She was disappointed.“Miss Norris, we’d better leave right now,” Elaine insisted.Quinn looked at Chase and struggled with the decision. In the end, she decided, “No, I’m not leaving!”This started because of her, and she could not leave Chase behind so irresponsibly.Moreover, Chase was her fiancé in name.Ten minutes passed by very soon, and a deep voice could be heard coming from afar, “Who dares cross the Quaids?”An old man in a suit led dozens of bodyguards toward their direction ferociously. The old man looked distant and cold, but his eyes were as sharp as an eagle’s. It was scary to look him in the eye.He was the butler of the Quaids, Dean Quaid!There were dozens of bodyguards behind him. All of them had cold eyes and looked murderous.“Uncle Dean, this is the guy who hit me.” When Jacob saw someone coming to his rescue, he quickly pointed at Chase.“Hahaha, the Quaids are here, bastard. Let’s see how you’ll suffer now.“You’re pretty stupid to make me call and
“Yes, Mr. Quaid!”Dozens of bodyguards came attacking in an instant. They did not say anything else and immediately surrounded Chase.These people had style but no substance.Chase looked at them with disdain and was about to fight them.It was at that moment when a dainty voice shouted, “Stop what you’re doing!”The next moment, a woman in uniform approached them with seven or eight men who were wearing the same uniform.The woman in uniform strode forward with long, slender legs. She said with a cold and sharp expression, “How dare all of you fight like this in broad daylight?!”“Mandy.” Quinn looked delighted.The woman nodded at her before turning to Chase. The sight of him angered her. “I remember your name is Chase Collins. What’s wrong with you? Nothing good happens every time I bump into you.“When you were caught the last time, you were lectured for half the day for possessing illegal weapons. This time, you’re fighting in public. Are you itching for me to arrest you?
“Besides, the Quaids will be having an auction very soon, and I need to bring my men over to watch over the event. Once it’s over, we’ll find another opportunity to kill him.”Dean looked at Jacob like he was stupid. If not for the fact that Jacob was a son of the Quaids, he would have slapped him good.Jacob finally looked happy when he heard that. He laughed viciously. “Alright. I’ll make sure to torture him once the auction is over.”“There’s also that bitch, Quinn. I want her under me in bed. I’ll make sure to enjoy her until I’m completely done with her.” There was excitement in his eyes. He could not wait for it.Dean shook his head at this.What a stupid man. Jacob was limited to such thoughts, and it would be difficult for him to achieve anything big.…Sovereign Hotel was one of the top five-star hotels in South River City. Many powerful and respected people frequented this hotel because this was one of the Quaids' assets.Today, the Quaids were auctioning a piece of
A middle-aged man wearing a suit was watching the surveillance and saw Chase eating. Then, he turned his head to ask Jacob, “Is that the guy who beat you up?”That was the third son of the Quaid family, Tim Quaid. He was also the person in charge of the auction.“Yes, Uncle Tim!” Jacob gritted his teeth as he spat out the words with hatred.“That kid is so bold. How dare he beat you up and pig out in our territory?”Tim laughed angrily.Dean quickly said, “Mr. Tim, I’ll get someone to teach that kid a lesson.”“No need.”Tim shook his head and continued, “The auction is important, so we need to keep an eye on things. You must pay close attention to anyone who looks suspicious.”“Uncle Tim, everyone knows we’re hosting the auction. Do you think anyone will dare to come cause a scene?” Jacob asked subconsciously.“You fool, what do you know?!” Tim scolded him before adding, “The auction is just a bait.”Bait?Both Jacob and Dean were stunned.As he looked into their eyes, Tim
Chase's face turned bright red. He clenched his teeth and said, "How dare you insult me?! I won't let you off even after I die!"Scoot glared coldly back at him. He crouched to the ground and grabbed Chase's left hand. Flipping it, he began snapping the veins from the back of his hand.Soft snapping was heard. All Chase could feel was intense pain. The pain began to spread out from his palm, hurting him to the core.Chase howled from the horrible pain. His expression was contorted, and the veins on his forehead throbbed hard."You should feel lucky that I'm not killing you, Chase Collins. You wouldn't have survived past three seconds," Scoot said coldly before releasing Chase's hand. He left after that.He suddenly and quietly vanished from the forest.Chase sat on the ground, his throat gurgling with blood and his face scarily pale. He was breathing heavily while his eyes were filled with hatred.…A few days later, Chase arrived at a valley in order to become stronger.The v
Scoot moved fast, and sword flash shone brilliantly.There was a squelch, and a piece of bloody flesh flew into the air as hot blood splattered all over the ground.Chase screamed painfully as he quickly retreated. His head was covered with blood, and his face was pale. He lowered his head to look. A huge chunk of flesh has been cut off from his arm, revealing the horrifying sight of his bone. It was quite a terrifying sight.Chase held his wound as he looked at Scoot in shock. This man could actually immobilize him.What sort of strange skill was that?"You snuck an attack on me first, Chase Collins. Don't blame me for killing you!" Scoot spoke up coldly with murder in his eyes.A muffled bang was heard from a distance. The ground began shaking violently as trees fell.The look on Scoot's face changed. He looked in the direction deep inside the woods. The roar of a ferocious beast could be heard vaguely at a distance."There are actually ferocious beasts here!"A wary look ap
A typhoon suddenly appeared out of thin air.It came galing from the other side of the cliff, bringing with it a frightening chilling sword aura.Chase was alerted. He put his fingers together to form a mark in the air, and sword flashes burst with brilliance. They looked like a thousand fireflies had gathered.He flicked his fingers at the next second, and the sword flashes shot through the air.Even the air was sliced into pieces as a sharp yet deafening sound was heard. It was a terrifying strength that was strong enough to tear apart any martial artist with a cultivation lower than a martial god.However, Scoot was quick to react. He was instantly in defense mode."Get lost!"Scoot dealt a kick that burst with massive energy. He kicked away the sword flash."How can this guy be so powerful?!" Chase's eyes widened in disbelief. The sword flash he shot out had been blocked.He looked at Scoot with shock and bewilderment. He could not understand why Scoot would suddenly be so
Chase's figure moved with an ethereal grace, resembling a sword immortal from a fantasy tale."Stop! Leave the Profound Abyss Crystal behind!"Suddenly, thunder rumbled through the forest depths.Chase halted his steps and turned his head. From within the dense woods, a young man in a blue robe sped toward him with incredible swiftness."It's you?"Scoot Larsen's expression shifted slightly. He had not expected to run into Chase again here."Chase! You damned bastard!"Scoot cursed with a flicker of apprehension flashing in his eyes. He had encountered Chase once before and had witnessed him slay the Nether Ape."Trying to run? Too late!"Chase's voice rang cold as his figure vanished in an instant. He reappeared atop a towering tree several yards away and slashed his sword with deadly precision.A razor-sharp sword arc howled through the air, slicing through Scoot's battle armor like paper.Blood splattered.A searing pain tore through Scoot's back before the agony surged
Fern spat out a mouthful of blood. His face turned deathly pale as he staggered backward, and he barely kept himself from collapsing."This… This is impossible!" His eyes widened in disbelief, filled with both unwillingness and sheer terror.As a proud disciple of the Ghost Palace from the nether realm, how could he lose to a mere country bumpkin?Shame and rage burned within him. Grinding his teeth, he roared, "Chase Collins! You dare wound me?! You're dead!""Oh? Is that so?" Chase's eyes narrowed slightly.Without another word, he slowly drew his sword.With a swift swing, the blade slashed through the air, sending a brilliant arc of sword light sweeping forward like a cascading ribbon.Fern's expression twisted in horror. He scrambled to evade, but he was a fraction too slow. A deep gash tore across his chest, blood spilling down in crimson streaks.Sucking in a sharp breath, Fern clutched his wound. His face was drained of color, and sweat beaded on his forehead as he star
The next day, the sky was just beginning to brighten.Chase sat cross-legged, regulating his blood flow while sensing the vast and surging demonic energy within his body."The demon blood contains immense and pure energy. If I can refine it perfectly, my physical strength might break through its current limits and reach the peak!"His eyes narrowed, a sharp gleam flashing within them."Hmm? They found me this quickly?" Just as he was about to continue his training, he sensed something and looked outside.A sword hummed through the valley. A young man in black stood atop a cliff with a sword in hand."A martial artist… His energy is thick and powerful, far beyond others of his level. No wonder he was able to kill that beast. He truly lives up to the title of a top-tier genius."The young man's sharp gaze flickered with a trace of wariness. He was clearly shaken by the sheer strength Chase had displayed.He had just slain a demon wolf and reaped a bountiful reward. Yet now, he ha
Chase released his grip.The Black Fiend Bow returned to his grasp, and he swiftly nocked another arrow.The piercing sound of the arrow cutting through the air echoed as it tore through the night sky, carrying a terrifying force as it pursued its target.Blood splattered as a severed leg fell to the ground.A chilling scream rang through the forest as a shadowy figure plummeted from above.Chase's gaze remained cold as he stepped forward, closing the distance.When he got a clear look at the figure's face, his eyes narrowed in surprise. It was the old crone from the river's source!She was still alive!"You little bastard! You deserve to die! You should be dead!" The old woman, who had disheveled hair, glared at Chase with venomous hatred."Is that so?"Chase grinned while raising his arm. With a flick of his wrist, three more arrows shot out in rapid succession. In the blink of an eye, they shattered the old crone's remaining limbs, crushing her bones completely.The woman
Chase's face turned pale, his heart pounding wildly."This is…"He felt his entire body surging with boundless true essence, flowing like a relentless tidal wave.A strange and eerie aura surrounded him, shrouding him in a mist-like energy that made it impossible to see through or fully comprehend."Gosh!" Chase stood frozen in shock.For a moment, he felt as if he had become someone else entirely."Could it be…"A chilling thought flashed through his mind."The trace of demonic energy I absorbed… Was it carrying remnants of the Demon Ancestor's will?"He quickly pieced it together."The Demon Ancestor may have perished long ago, but fragments of his will must still linger. If I transfer that lingering consciousness into this purple skull emblem, then…"Chase took a deep breath. "That would be equivalent to having two lives."His luck this time was truly extraordinary. Not only had he discovered the Devouring Sky Demon Art, but he had also unexpectedly absorbed a remnant of
Chase furrowed his brows as he got lost deep in thought. "Could it be that the demonic race never truly perished but instead went into hiding, secretly passing down this forbidden art? First, I need to fully understand the Devouring Sky Demon Art before investigating that secret."With that decision made, Chase immediately began his closed-door training.Once cultivated to its peak, the Devouring Sky Demon Art could consume souls and refine them into demonic puppets with terrifying combat power.For Chase, this technique was a perfect match. "Devouring Sky Demon Art, First Layer!"With a single thought, new information flooded his mind.This was the fundamental incantation of the technique—nothing too obscure. After a quick review, Chase grasped it with ease.He extended his finger, allowing a drop of blood essence to fall onto the purple skull emblem.In an instant, blinding crimson light erupted from the emblem. It trembled violently, letting out sharp, anguished wails, as if