“I’m a little hungry. I should hunt for something to eat.”Chase started looking for his prey in the forest as he said that.On the other side of the hunting area, an elderly man dressed in traditional attire and a woman in a black uniform stopped simultaneously.Behind them was an extremely fit bodyguard.“Grandpa, why did you bring me here?” the woman asked with a frown.She had a gorgeous face. However, because of her martial arts background, she looked capable.“Luna, didn't you always blame me for not allowing you to fight outsiders and wanting to venture into the world?“So, I'll test you today.”The old man bent down, picked up a pebble from the ground, and handed it to her. After that, he said, “If you can hit a moving prey with this pebble and bring it back to me, it'll mean you’ve completed your apprenticeship. I can let you go out in peace.”“That’s easy. I just need to use the right technique,” Luna said dismissively.“Really?”The old man took a gun from the bod
“Luna, no!”The old man’s expression changed when he saw what his granddaughter had done. Immediately, he tried to stop her.One had to know that Luna had been the apprentice of a martial arts master since childhood. Moreover, she was very talented and became a late hidden strength master at a young age.Normally, eight or even ten men would be no match for her, yet now she decided to take action against a young man. If she was not careful, she might kill him. However, by the time he had finished speaking, Luna had already approached Chase. Just as she was about to touch Chase, a cold smile spread across Luna's lips. ‘How dare you steal my pheasant, you rascal!’ she thought to herself.However, her expression changed the next moment. Her eyes were filled with disbelief.She noticed that she could not touch Chase at all. It was as if there was an invisible wall of air between them.“What’s going on?” Luna could hardly believe it. Normally, she could penetrate a sandbag w
She thought Chase was average, but unexpectedly, she could not fight back when she was faced with him!Ethan took a deep breath and said, “He's extraordinary. If I’m not wrong, he might be a true master of martial arts.”“What? A true master of martial arts?” Luna’s expression changed.“Sir, check out that pheasant,” the bodyguard suddenly exclaimed.Luna and Ethan quickly looked over and saw that there were no wounds on the pheasant at all. Instead, its heart had concaved.“Luna, do you see that? This isn't the one you injured. You wrongfully accused him.” Ethan sighed.Luna’s face quickly turned red.After Ethan looked at the abnormality of the pheasant’s heart, he shook his head and said, “This pheasant might have been shot down by a blast of energy from afar. It seems my previous guess was correct—the person is indeed a true master of martial arts.”“I was so dumb!”Luna stomped her feet in regret.How could she offend a true master of martial arts?If she had befriended
When she thought about this, Iris turned to look at him again.The more she looked at him, the more she realized how handsome Chase was. He had distinct, angular features and a remarkably attractive and refined demeanor.She muttered to herself, “This guy isn't that annoying.”“Are you staring at me, woman?” Chase asked, his eyes closed.Iris stammered like a bunny who had been stepped on, “N-No.”“Stop denying it.”Chase’s eyes were still closed. “You looked at me 20 times in five minutes. The longest glance even lasted ten seconds.“Do you have a crush on me?”Iris’ face turned red, and she snapped in embarrassment, “Who has a crush on you? Stop being so delusional. I'd date a pig before I date you.”Chase opened his eyes and looked at her in bewilderment. “How did you even get the idea of dating a pig? I guess it’s real when they say that people in the military are extremely desperate.“Are you really that desperate?”“You… You…” Iris almost died from anger. She wanted to
“Maybe he has some skills, but we don’t know how much about him.” Inferno chuckled. “I heard he’s even younger than us. He’s just a kid who’s still wet behind the ears. He thinks he can boss us around?”“He wants to boss us around, huh? Sure, but he has to beat me first,” Thunder said, waving his big fist.“You guys...” Finn felt a throbbing in his head when he saw their expressions. However, there was nothing he could do.At this moment, the helicopter appeared above them.“He’s here.”Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked up, including the listless Four Heavenly Kings.In the sky, Iris commanded, “Descend!”“Wait!” Chase said out of the blue.“What’s wrong?” Iris looked at him, puzzled.“How high are we from land?” Chase asked.“About 400 meters!” Iris estimated.“Go higher!” Chase said calmly.“What?”Iris was puzzled. “How are we going to descend if we go higher?”“Just do as I say.”Although Iris did not understand what he wanted to do, she still asked
After Chase jumped from a thousand-meter altitude, his body plummeted toward the ground in free fall like a meteor.Iris felt a mixture of anger and anxiety. There was a look of despair on her face. She did not understand why Chase would suddenly do this.Meanwhile, the people on the ground were in an uproar.“Are my eyes deceiving me? Did someone just jump out of the helicopter?”“Did someone fall accidentally?”With Chase’s rapid descent, the crowd finally saw his face.“It’s Chief Inspector Collins!” Finn screamed, his face turning pale.“What? That’s the new chief inspector? Why did he jump?”“Do you think he’s trying to kill himself because he knows we'll never submit to him?”“That... That’s not possible, right?”At this moment, everyone gasped in disbelief. They were unable to trust their eyes.The Four Heavenly Kings looked at each other. At this moment, they could see confusion in each other’s eyes.This new chief inspector was playing by his own rules.Chase drew
Everyone looked at each other, but no one dared to step up.Chase’s smile turned cold. “What’s wrong? No one wants to step up?“I didn’t expect Basalt to be filled with cowards. You don’t even have the guts to step up!“Well, I guess I’ve overestimated all of you!”There was a huge commotion over this comment as everyone was angered by it.It was fine to call them useless, but it was not acceptable to insult Basalt.That was because they held Basalt in very high regard, and the organization was more important than their lives.A huge, muscled man stood out from the crowd and sneered as he said, “Listen, Collins. My name is Deacon Erwing. I’m the first person who isn’t impressed with you. What are you going to do about it?”“Wow!”“You’re awesome!”Everyone began cheering.The look on Iris' and Finn’s faces changed. “Deacon, you…”Deacon was just a normal member of Basalt. It was brazen of him to step forward and speak that way to the chief instructor.Chase put up his hand
Chase and Deacon had arrived at the shooting range while deciding who would go first.Every Basalt member followed them and they stood at the side to watch the upcoming competition between them.Iris, who was the judge, said, “Each of you will be given six bullets. After you’ve finished shooting, we’ll decide the winner by the most accurate hits.“Are there further questions about this?” She could not help glancing at Chase.“So, all I need to do is to shoot all six bullets in the bullseye?” Chase asked.Everyone found this statement quite arrogant.He was just a beginner. It would be lucky enough for him to even hit the target, much less have all six bullets shot right in the bullseye. What was he thinking?Iris gave an angry laugh. “Yes. You’ll get points as long as you hit the target, but it’s best that you get the bullseye. It’s a ten-ring bullseye.”Chase nodded.Iris turned to Deacon when she saw that Chase had no other questions. “You can start.”“Wait.”Deacon sudden
"Spencer!" Chase's eyes were filled with rage, and murder boiled within them. "Die!"Spencer waved his weapon around and made an attack directly at Chase.The sounds of weapons clashing did not stop.It was not long before the look on Chase's face changed.Chase had vastly underestimated Spencer's abilities, especially after Spencer used the Violent Blood Technique. His power surged severalfold, and his physique's strength increased as well. It did not take him long to beat Chase back."Do you think you can defeat me?" Chase smiled coldly at him.He suddenly leaped into the air. True energy burst out fiercely from his body and formed into a brilliant gold light that lightened up the skies. The brilliance of his body made him look like a huge, burning sun."What's this?!" Spencer's eyes widened as his heart beat wildly."Suppress!" Chase roared.The lightning coiled around Spencer's body broke apart like glass. His clothes were ripped to pieces, and cracks appeared on his skin.
"You killed my brother, Chase Collins, and you took everything my father left to me. We need to deal with this sooner or later!" Spencer attacked while roaring.There was a sharp look in his eye as he clenched his teeth while saying, "If you want to kill me, I'll make sure you die with me!" Spencer shouted.Chase immediately sensed the energy within Spencer began to surge. Spencer was covered with lightning-like marks, which emanated powerful waves."Oh no!" Chase instantly guessed that Spencer must have taken some sort of pill that temporarily heightened his protective energy.A notion moved in Chase's mind. A soft, milky light glowed on his storage ring and eventually enveloped Chase. The next moment, a vast power descended to shield him, and it instantly shot out. Everything happened fast.Chase had reacted quickly, but Spencer was even faster.He could not continue to stay where he was in such circumstances. Chase decided to escape right away."Trying to run?" Spencer sneere
Chase emptied everything in there and prepared to leave. However, he suddenly sensed strong murderous intent from afar.There was a loud gush of the wind.He turned to look and saw a group of martial artists dressed in black coming at him in an attack. A young man was leading the group. The man stared sinisterly at Chase and asked coldly, "Were you the one who ambushed the Hawkinses' library?" He was tall and slender and had a good-looking face. He looked like a gentleman, but his eyes were cold and cruel."Are you Spencer Hawkins?" Chase narrowed his eyes and recognized the young man. "What do you want?""Cut the crap! You stole valuable books from the library. I have to detain you in the prison located in the Hawkinses' ancestral land. You'll suffer a fate worse than death!" Spencer said sinisterly.The prison was used to lock up members of the Hawkins family who committed crimes. Most of those locked up in that prison were guilty members or extended members of the Hawkins fam
Outside the library, the guards were startled by the sudden commotion."Intruder alert!"Within moments, hurried footsteps echoed as guards approached the library in a frenzy.Chase casually tossed the long spear into the air and lightly pushed off the ground with the tip of his foot. His figure darted forward like a phantom.…Meanwhile, from the opposite direction of the library, two figures were rapidly closing in."The library is under attack!""I can feel a surge of energy that's far beyond the capability of a martial arts saint. Could it be a martial arts overlord?"These two stage-five martial arts saints were skilled fighters stationed by a branch of the Hawkins family to guard the area.As they rushed to investigate, a deafening explosion filled the air.The roof of the library collapsed, releasing a violent energy wave that swept outward, making their robes billow wildly."This is bad!"The two guards were furious. They rushed into the library, only to see a crims
"How could it not be here?" Chase muttered, narrowing his eyes. He was certain the Hawkinses' treasured manuals should be stored in this library.Suddenly, his expression shifted as he sensed something unusual.A faint breeze seemed to manifest out of nowhere, followed by a soft green glow that gradually expanded, forming a hazy barrier.Chase focused his mental energy, triggering a subtle yet profound ripple from the depths of his consciousness."Break for me!"His spiritual force surged like thunder, tearing through the barrier in an instant."So, the library not only holds cultivation techniques but is also protected by a spiritual restriction formation! For an ordinary martial arts saint, even someone at the peak stage, breaking through this would be impossible!"With a cold snort, Chase strode confidently toward the center of the library.There, in the heart of the room, sat a skeleton cross-legged. Its surface glowed faintly with a greenish hue, and it radiated a powerful
"Hmm? Someone's approaching," Chase muttered, his brows furrowing together.He sensed several figures drawing near, their presence becoming increasingly apparent."It seems some people aren't ready to give up. Fine. If they've come, they won't be leaving," Chase said, a glint of cold determination flashing in his eyes.Without warning, Chase leaped out of the window and slammed his foot into the ground.The courtyard erupted in a cloud of dust and debris."Chase, prepare to die!"Several figures in black emerged, their auras sharp and menacing. All of them were martial arts saints who were exuding lethal intent.Four blades streaked toward Chase, each gleaming with deadly precision."Child's play," Chase remarked with a sneer. With a casual wave of his hand, he deflected the incoming attacks.The sheer force of his strike was overwhelming, like the weight of a mountain crashing down.In an instant, two of the martial arts saints exploded into clouds of blood and gore, leaving
"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