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
“My great-grandfather will never forgive you if you dare to do anything to me…”However, before he could finish, his voice stopped abruptly. Then, he lowered his head to see a hand in his body. Seeing this, there was unwillingness and remorse in his eyes.“H-How dare you kill me?”Chase then threw Jerry’s corpse on the ground and ignored the onlookers’ gazes as he walked toward the Ancient Medicine Hall.When the onlookers saw this, they gulped. While they were cheering internally, they felt even more fear.‘Jerry Gilligan was killed! Something big will happen in Rochester!' they all thought to themselves.Not long after Chase left, the police came to the scene. Immediately, they cordoned off the area and dispersed the onlookers.Soon, a Rolls-Royce Phantom arrived, and a middle-aged man in a brocade robe got out. He was the current head of the Gilligans, James Gilligan.Once James walked over to lift the white cloth over Jerry’s head, he wailed in pain, “Jerry, my son!”“Mr
Chase chuckled coldly and questioned, “Why didn’t you tell me when I asked you?”Brad shook under his gaze. “Because I’m also after the Sky Spirit Flower, so I don't want others to know where it is.“Chase, why don’t I tell you where it is and you spare me?”Brad could not care about anything else anymore and started pleading for his life.“Sure,” Chase said.Brad’s hand shook. A second later, he handed a map to Chase. “It’s on the red target on this map.”Chase took it over and took a look. He asked again, “You’re not lying to me again, right?”“I swear! If I lie to you, I'll live a life worse than death. Also, you'll definitely come back and kill me if I lie to you, right? I’m not that dumb.” Brad chuckled bitterly.“You’re pretty smart.”Chase put away the map and left.While he turned around, he released some vigorous energy and chopped off Brad’s right arm.Chase then warned coldly, “This will be a warning for you.”Brad clutched his arm and wailed in pain, almost pass
Now that Chase had healed him, Warren could live for another 20 years. How could he not be excited?“You’re too kind.”Chase shook his head and then looked at Waylon next to him. “Mr. Hayes, thank you for hosting me in Rochester. May I know if you want anything?”He had always believed in repaying kindness and returning enmity. He never wanted to owe anyone anything.“Master Collins, you speak too highly of me. I didn’t do anything much. Moreover, you cured Master Shoal, so I'm already very thankful for you,” Waylon shook his head and said.“Alright, I’ll get going, then,” Chase nodded and said.“Right, Master Collins. You have to watch out for the Gilligans,” Waylon suddenly reminded him.“You killed Jerry, so I’m sure the Gilligans will not be willing to let this rest. They have a true master of martial arts in their family.”“They do?” Chase asked in surprise.“That’s right.”Warren nodded and said, “Outsiders often assume that the Gilligans are merely business magnates, b
Quinn looked at the hustle and bustle of the streets and sighed in relief.Even though the environment was foreign, she could finally relax her tense heart.Her body would shake whenever she recalled the danger she encountered on the way.That woman pretended to be her mother, and after she dragged Quinn to a secluded place, three more strange men emerged.The three wanted to assault Quinn the moment they saw her. After that, they even tried to traffic her to the Northern Mainland.Quinn did not think something as despicable as this would happen in a lawful society.While she struggled, she kicked one of the men in the crotch, which successfully enraged them.In that critical moment, Bianca's bracelet was activated and sent one of the men flying. Then, the man hit the back of his head on a rock and passed out immediately.The others thought the man had died, so they abandoned Quinn to run away.Quinn was horrified as well. She thought she had killed someone, so she called the
Randall Greggs burped before looking around the room. His eyes lit up when he saw Quinn. “That’s a good-looking woman. I like her.“I’m taking her with me. I’ll pay you for her. I have lots of money”“Please have some self-respect, sir,” Brian said while shielding Quinn behind him.Randall slapped Brian and yelled, “Don’t poke your nose into this!”“You…” Brian was about to hit him when three of the man’s subordinates held Brian down.Randall lunged toward Quinn. “I’m coming for you, woman.”“Please have some self-respect. I already have a boyfriend. His name is Chase Collins,” Quinn said as her face turned pale with fright.“To hell with your boyfriend!”Randall smiled with disdain. “I’m your boyfriend from now onward. Dump that whatever Chase Collins you’re talking about. I’m a million times better than him…”He acted arrogantly as he went forward to grab Quinn’s hand.Quinn picked up a bottle and smashed it on his head without hesitating. Blood splattered everywhere.Rand
Waylon quickly appeared with his men the next moment.Melvin quickly pointed at Quinn and said, “Mr. Hayes, that’s Master Collins’ girlfriend.”He glanced coldly at Randall, who was on the ground. “This dirtbag had a little too much to drink and attempted to molest her.”Randall turned white immediately.Waylon took a few steps toward Quinn and asked respectfully, “How should I refer to you, Miss?”“My… My name is Quinn Norris,” Quinn replied.“Don’t worry, Miss Norris. No one would dare touch a single hair on you if you’re Master Collins’ friend.”Waylon nodded before turning to look coldly at Randall. “How dare you, Randall Greggs? How dare you touch the woman of an important guest of mine?”Randall felt an explosion going off in his mind. He was so scared that he peed in his pants. “It’s all a misunderstanding, Mr. Hayes. It’s really just a misunderstanding. I had no idea that she’s the girlfriend of this Master Collins. I wouldn’t have touched her no matter how brazen I was
Little Rocky was still on his own now that they were trying to cure Myra.Quinn was his so-called sister, yet she was so useless. She could not give him any help at all.She held back her tears and said, “Mr. Hayes, you mentioned that he… went to Shantal?”Waylon nodded and said, “That’s right. Master Collins told me before he left that the medical herb he was looking for was in Shantal.”Quinn bit her lip and pleaded, “Mr. Hayes, can I ask for your help?”“Please feel free to tell me what you need, Miss Norris. I’ll do everything in my power to help you,” Waylon said with a smile.“I… I’d like to trouble you to get me a car to take me to… Shantal,” Quinn said with hesitation.Waylon turned silent.It was not because he was not willing to help. He was worried that Quinn would meet with danger while traveling alone. If Chase returned and found out about it, how would Waylon explain this to him?However, he could tell that Quinn was a stubborn woman. If he did not agree to help
"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