Inferno was shocked by Chase’s presence. He almost lost his composure.‘It’s that bringer of misfortune! Why is he here?’ he wondered.He would never forget how Chase destroyed the four of them, leaving them battered and bruised.At this moment, Chase slowly walked out of the crowd.When the Wallaces saw this, their eyes were filled with schadenfreude.At the same time, Vince had a cold smile on his lips.To him, Inferno was only close to Liam, so he would only protect the Wallaces.He would not care about this kid, right?“Chase…” Myra wanted to face this with Chase, but the Wallaces stopped her.“Chief…”Inferno’s face twitched when he saw Chase. After he inhaled sharply, he was going to address Chase as 'Chief Instructor.'However, he stopped himself before he could finish speaking.He just remembered he signed a non-disclosure agreement with Basalt, so he could not reveal the chief instructor’s real identity.After Myra struggled to escape their hold, she knelt before
“Thank you!” Of course, Myra was satisfied. She was so grateful that she kept thanking Inferno.She did not think such a respected person like Inferno would be so kind to her.Inferno then looked at Chase. When he did not see any expression on Chase’s face, he let out a sigh of relief and said to Liam, “I should go now. You don’t have to send me off.”Then, he turned around and ran away.Even though the chief instructor did not say anything, he was surely pissed. If Inferno stayed longer, he might get beat up again.Liam quickly ran after him and sent him to the villa's entrance.“Inferno, thank you for your help. My family owes you a favor,” Liam said gratefully.To him, Inferno only agreed to scare the Watersons off because they were friends.“It’s fine.”Inferno waved his hand and suddenly asked, “Right, is the woman I talked to just now a Wallace as well?”“That’s right, she’s my sister.” Liam nodded.After Inferno heard that, he was looking at Liam with more respect in
“What is it?” Agatha asked impatiently.Liam took a deep breath and said, “Inferno told me just now that he'll promote Sterling to an official Basalt member later.”After he said that, the hall erupted into chaos.“Did I mishear him? Is Sterling getting promoted to an official member?”“Gosh! Does it mean we’re going to prosper?”Everyone turned to look at Sterling with envy.Meanwhile, Sterling was stunned.He felt like he had been given a free lunch and felt dizzy.Even Myra was looking at Sterling with envy.However, unbeknownst to everyone, Chase frowned.He did not like Sterling.Why would Inferno allow him to be an official Basalt member?He would have to teach that guy a lesson later.How dare he misuse his power at the expense of ethics?When Agatha finally registered what was happening, she shuddered and said in disbelief, “Liam, i-is it true?”“Yes! Inferno even asked Sterling to report himself at the base tomorrow before he left.”Liam nodded and then reveale
“Myra, do you want to join Basalt?” Chase asked.Myra was a little stunned. After that, she said without even thinking, “Of course! It’s Basalt, after all. But I know I’m not worthy of that.”She was self-deprecating.“It’s good that you know your worth and know you don’t deserve it,” Renee chuckled.“Alright, as long as you want to, I can make that dream come true,” Chase promised.When Sterling heard what he said, he was amused. “Who do you think you are? Do you think you’re Basalt’s chief inspector? Do you think you can let anyone join Basalt?”“Sterling, ignore him. He must think that since Inferno saved him just now, he’s friends with him.” Renee laughed while clutching her stomach.Myra did not believe Chase either. In addition to everyone’s ridicule, she felt her face turning hot.“That’s enough!”Liam ended the argument and looked at Chase. “You’re Chase, right?“Even though I shouldn’t pay attention to a nobody like you, you’re so annoying.”Liam’s gaze was intimida
At night, Myra prepared a lot of food for dinner. In addition, there were also two bottles of red wine.Chase looked at Myra busying herself in the kitchen and the delicious food on the table. He said, “Myra, that’s enough for us. You don’t need to make more.”“Wait, this will be the last one.” Myra was drenched in sweat.Soon, she placed the last dish on the table.When Chase saw the sweat on her forehead, he said in distress, “Myra, there’s only two of us. We can’t finish all of these.”“We can put the leftovers in the fridge for tomorrow. We didn’t have the time to sit down for a proper meal after we reunited.”Myra wiped her sweat and urged impatiently, “Chase, try the food.”Chase grabbed his fork and put some meat in his mouth. Immediately after, he praised, “It’s tasty!”“Really?” Myra’s eyes lit up.“Of course! Not only are you gorgeous, but you’re also amazing at cooking. Anyone who marries you will be so blessed,” Chase said sincerely.Myra’s food was bland, probabl
“This is for you.”Myra filled her glass again and looked softly at Chase. “Even though you haven't told me about your past experiences, I know it’s been tough for you.“I’m sorry for not looking or caring for you immediately.”As she said that, she covered her mouth and started sobbing. She could not control her tears anymore.Chase walked over and patted her shoulder. “How are you to blame for this? It’s fate that we got separated.”Myra turned and held him tightly, sobbing. “I’m so sad. You were just eight…”“Don’t be sad. I’m fine now, aren’t I?” Chase patted her back and comforted her.Even so, his eyes also turned red.Myra nodded. She still had her arms around him. After a few seconds, she asked, “Chase, do you know why I want to join Basalt?“It’s because I want to protect you.“Even though your martial arts cultivation is very high, society isn't the same now.“Even if your martial arts cultivation is high, you still can’t compare with technological advancements.“
At that moment, everyone at the scene lifted their heads to look at Chase and Myra.The expressions of the Wallaces and the Watersons were dark.Renee smirked coldly and questioned, “Collins, why are you here?”Chase replied, “I’m here to register Myra into Basalt.”Myra’s head was lowered, and she did not dare look at the Wallaces. She was worried that they would humiliate her publicly.She did not want to come, but Chase insisted.“What kind of place do you think Basalt is? Do you think you can join the organization just because you want to?” Renee asked in contempt.Chase nodded matter-of-factly, “Yes, I can let whoever I want join Basalt.”The crowd around him burst into laughter after they heard what he said.He could let whoever he wanted join Basalt?Did he think he was the chief instructor?Everyone here was a big shot. Even so, they had to make such enormous sacrifices just to send their children to Basalt.Chase was just a brat, and he dared to say something so sh
She was not doubting Chase’s decision. Instead, she was concerned about Myra.After she said that, everyone thought they had misheard her.Iris agreed?How was that possible?Was it that easy to join Basalt?Myra was also stunned.Renee’s interest was piqued, and she stood forward while stammering, “Ma’am, um, I want to join Basalt too.”“Do you think you’re worthy?” Iris peered at her in disdain.Renne was speechless.Iris did not care what they thought of her. After she looked at the time, she said, “Alright, it’s late. Recruits, follow me!”After she said that, a few young people, including Sterling and Vince, walked forward.“Myra, go ahead,” Chase said to Myra.After Myra came back to her senses, she felt unconfident and asked, "Chase, is the assessment hard?”“It won’t be. I promise you can pass it,” Chase comforted her.“Okay!”Myra took a deep breath and said, “Don’t worry, I’ll do my best.”She clenched her fists and followed the team into the base.“All of yo
By the time Chase noticed, a swarm of venomous creatures had gathered around him.Among them were common species like black mambas, golden-ringed snakes, green pit vipers, seven-step vipers, crimson scorpions, and long-tailed centipedes, but mixed in were also rare and deadly breeds such as Nether Vipers and Thousand Calamities Azure Snake.What was going on? Wait… Nether Vipers?!A familiar voice suddenly echoed above him. "Go to hell!"Chase looked up and saw a figure hovering in the air.Sure enough—it was the man with small eyes. He was still alive!Chase glanced at the corpse he had just slain moments ago. What lay there was not a real body but a pile of beast bones, blood, and shredded fur—a decoy.How careless of him. The warriors of the Nefarious Deity Sect were as troublesome as ever.He let out a quiet sigh.The man with small eyes, on the other hand, was seething with hatred.Back at the Nefarious Deity Sect, the three brothers had initially dismissed the Nefarious
The fierce storm-like assault proved effective.The man with small eyes managed to land a few cuts on Chase's skin, leaving faint traces of blood. Delighted, he sneered, "You brat, you've been poisoned! Just accept your fate and die!"Chase let out a low snort.He had allowed the venomous green dagger to graze him intentionally. The blade barely cut through his skin, and after a slight wisp of black smoke, the wounds healed instantly.Earlier, Chase had estimated that the man with small eyes was, at most, a stage-six martial god. Unlike the boorish man from before, his strength seemed to lie in his speed and use of poison.However, after undergoing multiple rounds of body refinement, Chase's physique had become virtually immune to ordinary toxins. This venom was just too weak!Chase shook his head in disappointment.The smirk on the man with small eyes faded as he watched the wounds he inflicted disappear in an instant.That dagger—the Heaven's Poison Dagger—was forged from t
Zacharias sighed as he spoke, his tone laced with regret.Chase furrowed his brows and asked, "Why did they spare the Nine-Sea Giant Squid?""Orin, the Abyssal Ape, Lysand, the Black Monk, and Elijah, the Skinscraper, were all martial cultivators. The Nine-Sea Giant Squid's flesh has immense benefits for body refinement, even for those at the peak of the martial god realm."So, they carved out a small lake here, set up a restrictive formation, and kept it captive. Every 50 years, they would return to harvest its flesh. That's the only reason I've been able to survive."Chase narrowed his eyes. "How long until their next harvest?"Zacharias calculated for a moment before replying, "It should be happening any day now."Chase glanced at the massive squid still writhing in the lake, seemingly not fully dead. He formed a new plan in his mind. The Nefarious Deity Sect practiced body refinement too. Perhaps this thing could serve as some bait?He pondered for a moment before asking, "
A stage-eight martial nirvana beast, clearly one with a physique-focused specialization, yet possessing an innate talent for mind and soul attacks?Chase was momentarily surprised.Then, a smug voice echoed within his sea of consciousness."What a powerful body! This is a heaven-sent opportunity! Finally, I don't have to be trapped in that slimy squid anymore! These past few centuries have been absolutely disgusting!"Hearing this, Chase immediately understood.This was not an innate mind and soul attack from the Nine-Sea Giant Squid; this was the remnant soul of a long-lost great cultivator attempting to seize his body."Who are you?" he asked."Kid, you should be honored! I've chosen you, so just enjoy the ride!"Before Chase could get more answers, the entity launched a full-scale mind and soul assault.A black shadow rampaged through his sea of consciousness, colliding violently and emitting waves of soundless sonic attacks, sending waves of dizziness through Chase's mind.
"Castiel can only rely on his own luck now. Ivana, we should leave," Turk, the white-robed man, sighed."I suppose there's no other choice," Ivana replied, casting one last glance in the direction Chase had flown. There was a hint of reluctance in her expression.In the end, she activated her movement technique and soared away.Turk had been paying close attention to Ivana. When he noticed the lingering look in her eyes as she gazed after Chase, his expression darkened, though his thoughts remained unreadable.Once Ivana had taken flight, Turk flicked his fingers, sending a small black sphere rolling into the cave before he turned and departed.Not long after, Chase reappeared."Interesting," he mused, watching the direction Ivana and Turk had gone. A smirk played on his lips.With his heightened spiritual awareness, his perception far surpassed others of his level. The two stage-three martial god weaklings were nothing to him.After confirming that they had truly left, he step
Four black tentacles shot out from the cave, heading straight for the four of them.The boorish man, still reeling from his earlier clash with Chase, had no time to react before the tentacles wrapped around him. He let out a series of agonized screams as he was dragged into the depths of the cave.The white-robed man and the woman in purple stood farther away and managed to dodge the attack, their figures flashing as they leaped to safety.Chase, however, remained in place, completely entangled by the tentacles.The white-robed man halted, initially showing concern for the boorish man being captured. But upon seeing Chase ensnared as well, his expression shifted to delight. He assumed the beast would eliminate this troublesome opponent for him.Yet despite the tentacles stretching taut, Chase remained utterly unmoved. It was as if he had taken root in the ground.Feeling the strength of the tentacles, he realized they were far more powerful than those that had restrained the boor
What?!Chase felt incredulous.He dodged the attack and retreated about three feet away."What is this?!" Chase asked."Did you release monsters into this cave?" the woman in purple yelled angrily with her sword raised in the air."Monsters?" Chase glanced at the cave entrance in bewilderment. He saw a long, black tentacle appear from the cave as it reached out for the woman."Look out!" The two men behind the woman shouted as they defended her at the same time.Sword stances filled the air as the man in white helped the woman stop the tentacle. The boorish man picked up his blade and leaped into the air. He slashed down the back of the tentacle.Black-colored blood splattered onto a rock. Hissing sounds were heard coming from the plants as holes appeared in them due to the corrosion. There was lethal venom in the monster's blood.Chase was shocked to see this. The wailing he heard must have come from the monster. It looked quite powerful. He felt lucky about not entering the
Chase opened his eyes. His clothes had been wet but were now dry.He channeled his skills, and strength circulated him. He got rid of all impurities and felt invigorated.After that, he stopped using his skills and punched into the air using pure physical strength. He could vaguely hear the sound of a sonic boom.The effects of the Mirage Dragon Tiger Pill on body refinement were not bad at all. He estimated that he could achieve an upper level if he could take another three to five more pills.It seemed like a visit to the Nefarious Deity Sect was now inevitable.Chase turned to leave.Right after leaving, dark smoke began to billow from the middle-aged man's corpse, forming into a man. "Damn it. I can't believe I can only escape using Nefarious Deity Form. But I've managed to obtain your mind and soul's aura. The next time we meet, I'll make sure you'll suffer a fate worse than death. I won't let you die so easily."The man, who was in Nefarious Deity Form, began to glow green
The man was only at stage three, where each punch possessed a weight of 30,000 pounds.Besides that, as the Nefarious Deity Sect's signature fist technique, it possessed the Nefarious Deity Energy. It could invade the opponent's spirit and soul upon contact.It was also the perfect complement to the Nine Mirage Ecstasy.However, Chase seemed completely unaffected. He seemed to have managed to defend himself against that punch.The middle-aged man knew that he had lost all opportunity at survival when he failed to hurt Chase with the punch. He quickly maneuvered to defensive mode. Black smoke billowed from his body and formed into a protective armor around him."Nothing but a party trick!"Chase checked himself for any injuries caused by the man.Thirty thousand pounds worth of strength was nothing but a drizzle to him.As for the Nefarious Deity Energy and harm that came with it, Chase was now able to withstand the evil power after using the Thunderfruit Core to strengthen his