Waylon ignored Jerry. After nodding to Chase, he turned and said to the old man on the main seat, “Mr. Gunther, this is Master Collins, the man I recommended to you just now.”The old man was sitting in a wheelchair, his face sickly pale. It seemed as if every breath was a challenge for him.He was Brad, the owner of the Ancient Medicine Hall and the Medicine King of Rochester. At the same time, he was also the auctioneer for this auction.Brad looked at Chase and frowned. “Are you sure this little boy can cure me?”Waylon was a little skeptical too, but he still braced himself and said, “Mr. Gunther, Master Collins knows medicine, so why not let him try?”He then looked at Chase and said, “I believe you know Mr. Gunther’s condition, right? Are you confident about this?”While Chase was about to say something, Jerry scoffed and said, “Mr. Gunther, he looks like he’s still in his diapers. How can he know medicine? Don’t be fooled.”“Mr. Jerry is right. There are a lot of people p
After Chase slapped him, Brad felt his brain buzz as if he had been struck by thunder.He was completely stunned.Everyone at the scene was also shocked by the slap.Damn, was he crazy? He was asked to cure Brad, but instead, he slapped him! They all had the same thought.Waylon came back to his senses before the others and shuddered. Immediately, his face turned white.Brad was the owner of the Ancient Medicine Hall and also the Medicine King of Rochester. A lot of big shots owed him favors, and even the Gilligans had to show him respect.Chase's farce had completely enraged him.Not only that, Waylon would also get dragged into this.Finally, Brad’s subordinate came back to his senses and yelled, “What do you think you’re doing?!”Chase lifted his hand again as if he did not hear the guy and slapped Brad on the head again.He hit Brad harder this time, the sound was loud and clear.Waylon thought, ‘Damn! He did it again!’He was about to cry.He started yelling interna
Jerry was the first to protest, “Mr. Gunther! The Centennial Blood Root belongs to the Gilligans! We'll do anything if you give it to us. Please reconsider.”“Mr. Gunther, I'm also after the Centennial Blood Root. I'm willing to buy it for one billion dollars.”“Mr. Gunther…”The others also clamored with their offers. They did not want to fall behind. Brad had to admit that he was tempted by their enticing proposals. However, when he met Chase's half-smile, he could only shake his head and say, “Everyone, I'm a man of my word. Since I’ve promised him, I must fulfill it.”At that moment, Woody came back with a sandalwood box. “It’s yours now, Doctor.” Brad handed the sandalwood box to Chase. Chase took it over and immediately opened the lid in front of everyone, revealing a blood-red herb root.When the crowd smelled the fragrance it emitted, they felt as if they had become ten years younger.Instantly, countless greedy eyes turned toward Chase.“Kid, you'll have a favor
The auction had ended when Chase walked out. The participants had mostly left as well.“Master Collins, wait.” Waylon ran after him with Warren.“Mr. Hayes, I'll still keep my promise. I'll find a time to treat Master Shoal’s injury,” Chase said.Waylon nodded and said, “Master Collins, let me walk you out.”“Are you sure you want to?” Chase said with a half smile.Waylon was about to nod when Warren stopped him by clearing his throat.His expression changed as he remembered something. Then, he chuckled shyly and said, “Master Collins, safe journey.”Chase nodded and left while under the two's watchful gaze.Not long after he left, Jaguar and Jerry ran out.“Hayes, where is that kid? Where is he?” Jaguar asked.“How would I know?” Waylon smirked.“You!”Jaguar was enraged but could only suppress his anger and run out with the rest of them.“Master Shoal, do you think Master Collins can leave unharmed?” Waylon asked in a deep voice.Warren coughed and said, “Mr. Hayes, you
The leader among the three men said, “Mr. Jerry, don’t worry. We'll definitely take back the Centennial Blood Root.”“Kill him!”With a ferocious roar, Jaguar made the first move. In the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of Chase.“Go to hell!” The punch he threw from his long arm felt like an avalanche as it went straight at Chase’s head.It was clear that he was a peak strength-dissolving master.Moreover, he also exposed his lineage.The Eight Extreme Fists!The Eight Extreme Fists was renowned as the fiercest and most formidable move in Bactria. It was even said that the Eight Extremes could determine the universe.However, Chase did not move and waited for the punch.Instead of his head bursting open, Chase’s head knocked back Jaguar’s fist like it was made of iron. Jaguar was then sent flying back several meters due to the powerful force. When he finally stabled himself, he was extremely shocked. “Why is your head so hard?”If one looked closer, one would noti
Jaguar’s skin started to crawl when he saw Chase charging toward them. He quickly said, “Master Collins, this is all a misunderstanding. I'll leave right now, and I swear I'll never go against you ever again.”It was rumored that Master Collins had killed a peak meridian-opening master, while Jaguar was just a peak strength-dissolving master. How was he a match for Chance?Therefore, he tried to retreat and hoped Chase would spare him.“Too late.”After Chase said that, he did not stop in his tracks. His clothes fluttered in the wind as he headed toward Jaguar.Jaguar staggered backward in fear. His expression turned dark as he barked at Max and the others, “Guys, we'll die if we don’t join forces now!”“Agreed.”Max’s expression grew serious. After he found out Chase’s identity, he dispelled any sense of disdain he had previously harbored.“Let’s kill him together!”The eyes of the three martial artists from the Gilligans turned icy.As their auras erupted, the group no long
Chase successfully killed a meridian-opening master with just one move.When Jaguar and the three martial artists saw this, their expressions froze. Soon, horror started appearing on their faces.“How is this possible? How is that kid so powerful?” Jerry, who was watching from a distance, yelled. His expression was menacing.Once Jaguar came back to his senses, he started sweating. Then, he lifted his foot and ran away as fast as he could.“We have to run!”“That kid is too powerful! If I stay here, I'll surely die!”“No one can escape from me.” Chase shook his head.He did not chase after them. Instead, he inhaled, making his stomach bulge. The next moment, he exhaled.A gust of white air that was the size of his face escaped his lips. It chased after Jaguar, who was about ten steps away, immediately exploding him into a bloody mist.The three martial artists shook when they saw this. “D-Did he just kill Jaguar with his breath?”It was said that all true masters of martial a
A Range Rover drove recklessly in a blind panic through the city of Rochester, causing many pedestrians to scream in panic.“Get out of my way! Get the hell out of my way!”Jerry’s foot was firmly on the accelerator as he honked frantically. He would glance at the rearview mirror from time to time in immense fear.He never expected that loser to be Master Collins.What scared him even more was that martial artists like Jaguar and Max were no match for him.When he thought about how he wanted to kill such a person, he was so scared that his soul left his body.“I’m just going to run. As long as I can return home, he won’t be able to do anything to me!” Jerry muttered shakily to himself as he drove.He looked down at the speedometer showing 160 mph and chuckled coldly.“No matter how powerful that kid is, I don’t think he can catch up to me, right? Unless, of course, he has wings.“Bastard, I don’t care if you’re Master Collins. You’ll definitely die if you dare to cross the Gil
"Fine! As long as you spare my life, I swear eternal loyalty to you. I'll serve as your slave or servant if that's what it takes!" Luis declared without hesitation. He knew too well that if he refused, death would be his only outcome.Luis was not afraid of dying—he simply could not accept defeat. A lifetime of prestige was ruined in an instant."I, Luis Hawkins, swear to the heavens that I'll submit to Chase Collins and never betray him. Should I break this oath, I vow to meet a terrible end!" Luis raised his hand and spoke in a firm, resolute tone.Chase scoffed, his expression tinged with disdain. He had no intention of believing Luis, and the mockery in his eyes was evident. "Luis, you think I don't see through your games? Do you think I'm unaware that you're merely stalling for time?""H-How do you know that?" Luis narrowed his eyes, a murderous glint flashing within them.Chase chuckled coldly. "Luis, I've dealt with countless schemers and liars. Your petty tricks? They don'
"You can try," Chase said with a faint smile."You…" Luis was consumed with rage.Suddenly, a pitch-black spear shot out from the side. It was aimed directly at Chase.Chase's expression shifted. With a light tap of his toes on the ground, he leaped back several yards, creating distance between himself and the attacker."I see the Hawkinses really are cunning!" Chase's gaze turned icy. "But since you're so desperate to die, I'll gladly oblige."Sword energy erupted, sharp and unforgiving. A single flash pierced through the head of a guard."Y-You're breaking your word!" Luis roared, his face turning an ashen shade.He had planned to use the family members as leverage against Chase, but instead, Chase had struck preemptively."I won't lay a single finger on your family," Chase said coldly. "But as for the others... Don't blame me for what's about to happen."He stared at Luis, his expression devoid of emotion. "Do you really think I care about the Hawkinses' wealth? To me, your
Luis was utterly stunned upon hearing Chase's words. He had never imagined Chase's appetite would be so insatiable. He wanted the entirety of the Hawkins family's assets!"Mr. Collins, pardon me for being frank, but if it's money you want, the Hawkinses are not lacking in that. I can offer you five times the amount you desire," Luis said, attempting to negotiate.Chase chuckled. "Mr. Luis, you've misunderstood. Money means nothing to me." He then added while shaking his head, "I'm after more than just your resources. What truly interests me is the Hawkinses' forging techniques. Surrender those, and I might spare your life.""The forging techniques?!" Luis's eyes widened with disbelief. "Impossible! Absolutely impossible! The Hawkinses' ancestral rules strictly forbid passing those techniques to outsiders. We can only offer you finished products!"The forging techniques were a legacy painstakingly developed by generations of the Hawkinses' forebears. They were the family's lifeblo
"Young man—no, Mr. Collins—please, let's talk this through. There's no need for violence," Luis pleaded. His dignity as the head of the Hawkins family had all but vanished. The Hawkinses had been a cornerstone of Bactria, influencing its entire power structure. Now, however, Luis saw that everything could change with Chase. He needed to bring Chase to their side no matter what it took.After all, Chase's talent was extraordinary, and his potential for growth was limitless. If the Hawkinses could recruit him, they would gain a formidable martial arts saint. They could elevate their standing to unprecedented heights.Luis said, his face stretching into a fawning smile, "Mr. Collins, on behalf of the Hawkinses, I'm willing to compensate you with any resources you need. I can even offer you an entire mine to aid your refining pursuits.""You think I need your resources?" Chase scoffed, his tone dripping with mockery. "And from the Hawkinses? I doubt you can provide anything worthwhile
"What… What's happening? Why are these swords flying on their own? Such powerful sword energy! Are these... black iron swords?!"Everyone was stunned, their eyes wide with shock. The event unfolded so abruptly that none of the Hawkinses' guards could react in time.In an instant, countless black iron swords tore through the air, forming a dense cloud that surged toward the guards like a tidal wave."This is bad!" Luis roared in fury. "Block them!"A massive surge of energy exploded from him, forming a white fist aura that smashed into the incoming sword energy."Hmph! A mere insect of a martial arts saint dares to intercept my black iron swords? You people are courting death!" Chase sneered.With a wave of his right hand, the swarm of black iron swords merged into a single massive blade that slashed down toward Luis.A terrifying sword light split the air. Luis hastily countered with a punch, but it was not enough to escape unscathed. A gruesome gash tore across his chest, blood
"Reckless fools," Chase muttered coldly.He raised his hand and struck out, unleashing a golden palm strike that swept through the air like a tidal wave, enveloping a radius of dozens of feet. Everything in its path was utterly destroyed.The golden imprint descended, shattering every weapon it touched. Bones snapped, flesh tore, and blood splattered in all directions. The power of a single strike crushed everything in its wake."Run for your lives!""No…""Help me!"Agonized screams echoed through the air as bodies fell lifelessly to the ground.Luis' face turned ashen at the sight. He involuntarily stepped back while trembling. "You… Who are you?!"Chase did not bother to respond. Without sparing Luis another glance, he strode toward the Hawkinses' grand estate.It was a sprawling complex of magnificent architecture that exuded opulence and grandeur.Inside, the family members were already alerted to the attack. They had gathered in the main hall, and they whispered nervous
Despite his exhaustion, Zion pressed on as he was convinced that Chase would eventually falter."Seventh Form!" he roared, unleashing a blade strike that seemed to split the heavens and earth.Yet even as the towering blade descended, Chase remained unmoved. With hands clasped behind his back, he stood still and made no effort to dodge or block the attack.An arm fell to the ground, blood splattering everywhere.Zion's eyes widened in utter disbelief as he stared at the scene. His most powerful strike had severed an arm, but it was not Chase's."T-This can't be… H-How is this possible?" he stammered. Zion looked lost, unable to accept the reality before him."It doesn't make sense! How could you withstand my blade? This defies logic!" he muttered, his voice tinged with confusion and despair."You're just too weak," Chase replied calmly while casting a cold glance at Zion.Flicking his finger, Chase sent a pill into his mouth. The pill dissolved instantly, replenishing his deple
In an instant, a group of guards rushed forward to help the elderly man to his feet."Sir, are you all right?" they asked with concern.The old man clutched his swollen face while coughing up blood. His complexion was pale, and his breathing had turned weak. "This man's strength is extraordinary—likely at the late stage of the martial arts saint level. We can't defeat him. Summon the Council of Elders immediately!""Yes, sir!" The guards promptly obeyed and withdrew."You little brat! How dare you launch a sneak attack?!" Zion Hawkins, the second son of the Hawkinses, spat with venom as he glared at Chase."Save your words. If you hate me that much, then come at me," Chase replied indifferently.Zion, a mid-stage martial arts saint, stood flanked by more than ten early-stage martial arts saints and another dozen at mid-stage.Such a force could dominate most of Bactria, but to Chase, it was laughable at best."Arrogant fool! Prepare to die!""Raging Blade, Ninth Form!" Zion ro
Chase strolled toward the massive stone monument, his gaze fixed on the four bold words carved into it. "The Hawkinses' Secret Sect? Perhaps today is the day this name vanishes.""Hmm?" Chase suddenly paused, sensing two powerful auras converging from different directions."As expected of the Secret Sect—full of hidden talents," he muttered while shaking his head lightly. He did not appear surprised; he had already anticipated this scenario before arriving.The ground trembled violently, followed by a chorus of furious roars echoing through the air.From deep within Hawkins Residence, Chase sensed a massive number of disciples pouring out from a grand hall. These disciples, all of them martial arts legends or higher, radiated intense killing intent.Together, they were a formidable force capable of annihilating smaller sects and clans. Yet even their combined might could not withstand a single punch from Chase. Within moments, their resistance crumbled, leaving corpses strewn acro