It would be difficult to earn respect if he lost this challenge.Iris immediately got someone to move Chase’s target 25 yards away before she shouted for him to start.Chase stopped her and said, “Hold on. Move that target 200 yards away instead.”Everyone heard him.They thought they had heard wrong.What?200 yards away?This man had to be crazy.He was using a handgun, not a sniper rifle. There was no sighting telescope to be used either.Iris’ pretty eyes widened as she stared at Chase. “Are you sure you’re not crazy?”No one in the military had ever used a handgun to shoot a target 200 yards away before.To put it simply, it was an impossible feat!“Just do it,” Chase said casually.Iris took a deep breath as she ordered for the target to be moved two hundred yards away.“Mad. He must have gone mad.”“I think he knows that he can’t win against Deacon, which is why he’s just throwing everything he can out there.” “Let’s just watch what happens.”Everyone began dis
Everyone’s expressions turned blank at Cyclone’s words.The shots were made 200 yards away!Not only did all five bullets hit the bullseye, but they were even shot precisely into the bullet hole!This was unbelievable!However, Chase managed to do it.This outcome shocked Deacon and all the others to the core.Chase had only just learned how to use the gun!This was quite clear at his first shot.Deacon was stunned. He kept mumbling, “How is this possible? How is this possible?”Finn and Iris were shocked as well, but their shock quickly turned to joy when this sank in.Chase had shut everyone up with his abilities.He looked at everyone’s expression and asked casually, “Did I win this competition?”“Yes. Yes, you did,” Iris nodded immediately as she replied.Chase looked at Deacon. “Are you convinced by my abilities now?” Deacon’s shoulders fell. He looked like he had suffered a huge blow.The next minute, he took a deep breath and knelt on one knee in front of Chase.
All four of them were meridian-opening masters and were halfway to becoming true masters of martial arts. They were also known as midway true masters!That was why Chase suppressed his cultivation to a midway true master as well.“Attack!” Cyclone was fully prepared to fight it out. His arms reached out, and his fists aimed straight for Chase’s main vertebra acupoint.The main vertebra acupoint was at a joint position on the spine. Hitting this acupoint could temporarily paralyze a person.Meanwhile, the other three were also giving their best in the fight. They came toward Chase in a swift attack.They had planned the attack well. As long as everyone attacked Chase from all sides, he would be at a loss as he would not know to defend himself in which direction.Chase did not panic. He took a light step forward and dealt a punch. The punch looked soft, but it was enough to blur Cyclone’s sight.It felt like the entire world was left with only Chase’s punch.Both their punches
The sky had turned dark.There was a glint in Chase’s eye while on his way back in the car.“Basalt is truly an organization that Bactria is heavily invested in. Anyone from Basalt is a powerhouse among powerhouses when they’re out there.“Take Deacon, the shooting genius, for example. If a war broke out, he would be able to take many lives. A true master of martial arts would also take a bullet from him in a moment of carelessness!“There are also the Four Heavenly Kings. These four people are excellent fighters and have good hearts and personalities. They'll definitely become true masters of martial arts if groomed well.”Chase nodded slightly and quietly promised himself, “I won't shame you now that you’ve chosen me, Basalt.“The day will come when I’ll make sure the name of Basalt is known all over the world. The name will strike fear in every country’s heart and elevate the formidability of Bactria!”…Chase soon returned to the villa the Kollins had given Myra. The mome
Chase walked out of his room.Myra’s pretty eyes lit up. She went forward to size him up and said, “You look good. You look really handsome. Your clothes fit really well, and they're just the right size.”He felt a little embarrassed by her praise, but she next said to him, “Too bad. I wonder which woman will be lucky enough to have you?”Chase was rendered speechless.Myra burst out with a laugh. She grabbed his arm and said, “Come on, my handsome Mr. Collins. Let’s head out to find some pretty ladies for you and get yourself a wife.” 20 minutes later, they arrived at the door of Camland’s biggest high-end hotel, the Platinum Hotel.Chase and Myra got out of the car. Sterling, Renee, and the rest had been waiting. They immediately approached Chase and Myra.Renee complained in a huff, “What took you so long? We’ve been waiting for a long time.”There was blatant jealousy in her eyes when she said this.It was because Myra was too beautiful today. Her charm and beauty had com
Myra felt a little reserved when faced with everyone’s gaze.It was because she knew that the young people here were elites of Camland’s influential families. She did not fit at all when it came to her background.Chase grabbed her hand tight and whispered in her ear, “Don’t be nervous, Myra. Just be yourself. This is your world tonight.”Myra’s heart warmed. She nodded gently and followed behind Sterling and the rest. She found her seat and sat down.“I’m going to the washroom,” Renee said and left without looking at them.Sterling went to the side and began chatting with people he knew.Everyone was waiting!They were all waiting for Vince to be here!The party was organized by him tonight. He was the man of the hour!As the most influential family in Camland, the Watersons were powerful enough to make everyone wait for them.Music began to play. Many young men and women began dancing on the dancefloor.Even so, most of the men were staring at Myra.If this were a normal
Renee wanted to tear Chase apart at the memory of how he had slapped her.…Downstairs, Chase had finished most of his food.He wiped his mouth and said to Myra, “Why isn’t Vince Waterson here yet? Maybe we should just leave.”Myra was about to say something when a hearty laugh was heard. “I’m sorry for being late, everyone.”Chase turned to look and saw a young man slowly walk out. He was in a white suit and had a limited-edition Rolex around his wrist.He was five foot nine and looked handsome. He had a nice, soothing voice and everyone began to perk up at his arrival.“Vince is here!”“You look great, Vince!”“May I have a dance, Vince?”Vince’s appearance had everyone nodding at him. There were even some women screaming in excitement.He smiled at everyone in return, and many women fell under the spell of his charm.Even Sterling came forward respectfully to greet him, “Vince!”“You’re here, Sterling. There’s no need for formalities when we’re the same age.”Vince smi
Everyone glanced at each other and smiled when they saw Vince and Chase shaking hands.Vince was a martial artist!Chase was about to have a very bad day.However, Myra looked calm. Anyone who looked closely at her would notice the pitiful look in her eyes reserved for Vince.Chase was a true master of martial arts. This was nothing to him.The look on Vince’s face turned a little complicated as everyone watched on. He looked to be in pain and shock, but mostly, he looked like he was trying to hold on to himself.He had wanted to give Chase a scare and embarrass him in public.Vince did not expect Chase to turn the tables on him and grip him hard instead. The force on Vince’s hand got painful by the minute.'How is he so strong? This is impossible. I’m a hidden strength martial artist!' Vince thought. He used every ounce of energy he had to grip Chase’s hand back.He was disappointed to find that no matter how much force he used, he was unable to make Chase flinch even a littl
After all, Chase had to bring Yara along if they were really going to the Holy Path.Chase would not be able to hide it from them then. It was better to be honest with them from the start."What? He needed something from you? Will he come over to see you tonight?" Willow's question had Lisa and Walter exchanging a glance.Chase had no idea how to respond. "What are you thinking, Willow? Sweep those dirty thoughts out of your mind."He berated Willow.Willow realized what she had just said and quickly apologized. "Oh, that's not what I meant. I just wanted to ask what you meant by him needing your help."Chase sighed. "To put it in a nutshell, Yara has phoenix bloodline and requires the Light Divine Pearl's help to receive the Rising powers of the Phoenix Deity. He knows that I have hope of getting the Light Divine Pearl, which is why he came to me."Willow and Walter were stunned."The Phoenix Deity? Isn't that one of the Five Major Demon Saints who holds the same standing as th
"An old acquaintance?" There was murder in Carla's eyes."It's someone from long ago. I thought she was dead. I didn't expect her to still be alive, or rather, this could be her descendant." Fallon's mind moved quickly as he tried to squeeze any excuse he could from his mind."Why haven't I heard you talk about this old acquaintance before?" Carla was suspicious. However, Fallon had never lied to her before. At least, she had never caught him lying before. She was not entirely sure if he was telling lies right now."You know how the Nefarious Deity Sect would sometimes discover unique and powerful monsters whenever we visualize Nefarious Spirits or tame dark beasts. Yara Fries looks very much like a human-form monster I discovered with phoenix bloodline."She refused to bow down to me. Since I could not have her, I killed her. I was not as powerful then, and I had a hard time trying to kill her. I was relegated to using despicable methods in the fight. That's why I… lost my calm whe
However, the rules did not state that fighters were not allowed to admit defeat, which was why the referee ruled that Chase had won.Most elites in the spectators did not know the Fries family well, but they still came forward to ask about the fight. Some of them went off to watch other fights with a sorry look or a look of disdain on their face.Carla, who was seated at the very top, said, "Interesting.""Why would you say that?"Fallon, who had been looking forward to watching a descendant of the Phoenix Deity in action, was feeling upset about the outcome. He asked the question when he heard Carla's comment."They were putting up an act," Carla said with a smile."Huh? Wouldn't that be rigging a fight? What are you smiling about?" Fallon felt angrier after hearing her explanation. He was the one in charge of the tournament, and they were rigging a fight right under his nose. That was disrespectful to the city lord."Didn't he organize this tournament to find out more about thi
"Huh. I didn't expect you to know so much." Yara was surprised."Of course, I know stuff." Chase felt a little proud about it but quickly said, "You should hurry up. There are a lot of people waiting out there.""Alright. I'll make it quick."The Holy Path is a relic of the calamity years ago. As for the ninth level, it was created by the Light Divine Pearl to protect himself by fusing pieces of the world collected from every corner of the universe."Currently, the Holy Path on the sixth level leads directly to the sealed location where the Light Divine Pearl's true form is. The Light Divine Pearl's image projection on the ninth level is where he is able to use most of his powers."Something happened while he was fusing the ninth level. The maximum cultivations on each level are different, and the Light Divine Pearl's image projection is unable to merge with his true form."That's why he used the body refinement of the Divine Order's Flame to leave a mark on you to help you pass t
"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