“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
Inferno did not expect what he did to backfire.He even got beat up.He touched his swollen eye and wanted to tell Sterling to get lost.Suddenly, Chase stopped him. “Wait, where's Myra?”“She’s undergoing the assessment,” Inferno replied humbly.“You know what to do this time, right?” Chase looked at him, a half smile on his face.“Of course!”“Go now. Take good care of Myra for me.”Chase waved his hand, and Inferno ran to the assessment venue as if he had been granted amnesty.Finn walked in at this moment. “Boss, I’ve lined up all the recruits. Shall we head over now?”“No rush.”Chase lifted his head to look at the sun. Then, he shook his head and said, “Tell them to do a ten-mile run first.”Finn was stunned after he heard that. However, when he recalled that this was an assessment, he turned around and made arrangements.…20 young people stood tall with their heads held high, chests out, and eyes fixed ahead on the vast training ground.Even though they were unde
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