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
The atmosphere was a little gloomy in the rental car on the way to Shantal.The man sitting in the back seat looked at Chase at the front and asked curiously, “Are you going to Shantal for a holiday?”“Sort of. Are you going for a holiday too?” Chase turned back with a smile.Before the man could reply, the woman in the back grunted coldly and said, “We’re not going there for a holiday. We’re there to capture someone.”“Ahem…” The man quickly made a sound to hint at her.The woman realized she had let slip her tongue and glared at Chase. She ignored him after that.Chase knew that they were hiding something, but it did not bother him as long as they were not here for the Sky Spirit Flower.The man was quite chatty and got along very well with Chase.That was how Chase found out their names. The man was called Finn Yardley, and the woman was called Iris Weathers.They were hiding their identities well, but it took only one glance for Chase to know that they were martial artists
“You…” Kevin was infuriated.Even Elena said coldly, “There's no way I'd ever like you, Chase. Just give it up. I helped you out before this because of my cousin.” It was clear that she thought Chase liked her too.“Elena is right. You shouldn’t be aiming so high and courting Elena when you’re not good enough, Collins,” Kevin said with a laugh.He was feeling quite delighted. If Elena was not interested in Chase, it meant that Kevin had a chance.Chase was annoyed by Elena’s words. He looked at her and said, “I’m really curious if all women now are as confident as you are. Do you think every man who comes close to you is interested in you?”Elena grunted coldly and said, “Say whatever you want, you’re still not good enough for me. My man has to be someone legendary like Master Collins.”“Master Collins?” Chase was taken aback.“That’s right!”Elena said with admiration on her face, “Master Collins is like God Himself. A legendary man like him is a true hero. Any woman would l
“Don’t do it!”The look on Finn’s face changed as he quickly said, “Tell us. What should we do for you to release him?”“Simple. Let me leave safely,” Shaun said as he laughed savagely.“That’s not possible!” Finn shook his head.Shaun had committed multiple crimes in Bactria.Besides that, Eastern Oceanians were known to be untrustworthy. Even if Finn agreed to the terms, the boy would end up getting killed.“If that’s your choice, I’ll kill him,” Shaun said as he started to kill the boy.“Stop!”Iris suddenly roared, “Aren’t you always claiming to be a noble man? You’re a great admirer of traditional principles and conduct, aren’t you? Why would you torture a child like that if you’re such a man?“Take me as a hostage instead and let the boy go.”“Iris…” Finn wanted to stop her.She ignored him and continued, “Are you telling me you’re afraid of a woman like me? If that’s true, you should just kill yourself right now, Shaun Franklin, because you aren’t a man!”“Shut up!”
"What has this got anything to do with me?"Chase could not understand the woman in front of him. Why would she say all these in the arena?"Before that, allow me to share a secret with you. The male and female phoenixes were supposed to be one."Chase was about to say something when Yara interrupted him, "The Rising of the Phoenix is not only about enhancing power after rebirth; it's a process of a male turning into a female and vice versa."But since the Dragon and Phoenix Calamity, the Phoenix Deity is the only Phoenix Demon Saint left, and he lost his power from the Rising to switch genders. He's unable to recover to his original power as well."However, he predicted that someone would be able to break him out of his suffering while wading in the river of fate."Yara looked into Chase's eyes with a smile."Is that person… me?"Anyone could tell the answer at this point.Chase was aware of what Yara was trying to tell him, but he still found it unbelievable when he asked the
Chase was the only person qualified to judge if there was murderous intent as he was the opponent in the arena.When Yara played the flute, it sounded like a beautiful melody from above the Ninth Heaven at first. If one listened closely, one could identify the vague signs of murderous intent.Chase scoffed at this. He thought it to be childish for one to hide murderous intent that way.He did not know music at all, but even he could tell what Yara was doing. Yara was looking down on him by doing this.When Chase was about to make his move, he was suddenly pulled into an illusion by the opponent. Chase was on a floating cloud above the Ninth Heaven in the illusion. It was just as Carla had said.He was initially flustered. How was he going to defend himself against the next killing move with such a powerful technique?While he was gathering all the vital energy within him, a sweet, melodious voice was heard. "Please don't retaliate, Mr. Collins. I bear no ill will."A tall, slen
"History scrolls don't really help with my cultivation. They make me drowsy every time, so I don't read them," Ford continued explaining without holding back. It did not seem wrong to him.However, his words made an impression on those listening.Ford was able to pick up the dragon clan's mystical techniques after reading them once. He even claimed it was not necessary to read them a second time. Was he even human? Oh, wait. He was a dragon. Tiana stared at him, not knowing what to say next.The Saintess of Emerald Lake Holy Land had not only fought with her talents yesterday but also with her hard work.When Tiana first entered Emerald Lake Holy Land, her master told her that her talents were upper-middle at best. She was considered extremely lucky to be accepted to the sect.Emerald Lake Holy Land was one of the top five sects in this world. It was second only to Sky Dragon Holy Land among the Four Holy Lands. Every disciple was the cream of the crop.Tiana grabbed attention t
Yara placed his flute to his lips and warned Chase, "I'll be making my move, Mr. Collins.""Please go ahead." Chase waved his hand casually and indicated for Yara to go ahead.It was the third round, and everyone at this stage was not to be underestimated. A powerhouse with a musical instrument for a weapon was rare. Chase looked forward to exchanging hands with him.The melodious sound of the flute was soon heard. All of the spectators could feel the atmosphere become more relaxed."Why is this Musical Technique non-lethal?""This can't be right. How did Yara Fries get into the third round? There's nothing formidable about this piece of music.""Is there anyone here who can explain?""He used his flute as a weapon in the previous rounds and knocked out his opponents with a couple of moves. He didn't play any music then.""Is he giving leeway to the opponent?""Could he be hinting at the opponent with his music that they're soulmates? They might end up being taken with each oth
As Clive had gained quite a lot, he decided to let it be. He allowed himself to let go of things. However, that being's consciousness began to open up to Clive, and that was when Clive realized how powerful the being was.It was one against the 12 Primal Treasures, and the universe was its target. It had existed for millions of years. The result of allowing it to take over was Clive losing complete control of his body. It was a projected image that vanished after Chase defeated it.However, Clive's body had been modified by it, and Clive's mind and soul were unable to control his own body. This was what had caused Clive to look like he was in a daze right after the match.Rania then used a mystical technique to transmit her cultivation and combine the powers of both parties. It triggered a lost talent within Clive that merged all of the swordsmanship he cultivated to form an unknown sword form that had never been seen before.Clive felt like he had been revived.He looked at the Ni
Inside the halved corpse, faint outlines of Rania and the coachman's bodies could be seen. They were twisted and contorted.Foul-smelling digestive fluid bubbled and hissed, corroding their bodies.Rania appeared to retain a shred of consciousness. "Cli... Clive... Clive... Help me... Save..."Her voice was faint, tremulous, and laced with sorrow. It stirred pity in the heart.In truth, even before she had spoken, Clive had already detected her presence through his spiritual consciousness. He raised his sword. His face was tormented as if he wanted to put a swift end to things. Yet in the end, he let out a long sigh and released a surge of true essence, pulling both the coachman and Rania from River's corpse.The coachman's cultivation was far too low, and his clothes were made of ordinary fabric. They offered no resistance to the corrosive and toxic digestive acid inside River's body.Half of his body was already unrecognizable, with the bones and internal organs exposed. His b
"Pathetic."The Nine-Sea Giant Squid that River had transformed into spoke with a human voice, then opened its gaping maw and swallowed her whole.The coachman, who had leaped off the horse the moment River transformed, scrambled and sprinted away. He was already dozens of feet out.Just then, a dark blur flashed past, and one of River's tentacles shot forward at incredible speed, snatching him back and devouring him in a single gulp as well."Disgusting. That woman tasted better," he muttered while slithering toward the carriage on his tentacles.Suddenly, an explosion echoed from within his belly, and faint glimmers of light shone through the surface of his body."That woman's protective artifact is so weak. Looks like she wasn't treated well in the Norths, after all."River examined himself carefully and found that it was indeed Rania's protective talisman that had just detonated. Yet his body remained largely unharmed. With some minor healing over ten days to half a month, he
Outside Light Divine City, Rania sat inside a carriage with Clive."Clive, say something, will you? You staying silent like this is really worrying me," she said while wiping the sweat from Clive's forehead and letting out a sigh.As a collateral descendant of the Norths, Rania's life had never been particularly easy. She had thought she had finally snagged a golden opportunity with Clive, only for him to fall into a daze after just one match.What was she supposed to do now?Everyone had witnessed their behavior during the tournament. Though some might look down on them, they would undoubtedly see the two of them as a pair by now.If she abandoned Clive at this point, she would surely be labeled a heartless woman.Just then, the carriage came to a halt. They had only left the city less than an hour ago and were still far from Universal Holy Land. Was someone blocking the road? Rania frowned and lifted the curtain.Sure enough, there was someone standing in the way.She looked c
Even though the match had ended, Lisa still could not fully escape the lingering terror.The slimy, wriggling tentacles covered in suction cups and jagged teeth, stretching out toward her… Such images were seared into her mind. The impact had been too great.Though she was a direct descendant of the dragon clan—an authentic ancient lineage and one of the top races in the entire world—she had been completely overpowered then.Normally, her bloodline would exert natural suppression over most others. However, at the time, she was almost crushed by another.She could not even begin to imagine what kind of race could do that."It tried to eat you?" Walter exclaimed in shock.As a great beast himself, he understood just how powerful the dragon clan's pure bloodline was.Even though the incident with the Lightning Dragon kneeling to Chase had dulled some of the mystique around dragons, it remained undeniable that they were a superior bloodline."For a creature to make a dragon feel lik