Chase was silent for a long moment.Finally, he could not help but say, "Could you step out for a moment? I need to change my clothes.""Still shy? It's not like I haven't seen it before." Myra rolled her eyes at him but still left the room. After breakfast, Chase received a call from Finn. "Chief, a deputy chief instructor from the Green Dragon has come and specifically asked to see you. Apparently, he wants to stand up for Evan!" "They still have the nerve to come to me?"Chase scoffed, hung up the phone, and told Myra he was leaving.…Inside the Watersons' home, Evan said with a cold smile, "Dad, the deputy chief instructor from the Green Dragon went to Basalt's base to stand up for me."Previously, when he went to Basalt's base, Finn threw him out. He complained to the Green Dragon about it, and they immediately sent a deputy chief instructor to handle the matter."Should we go and watch?" Eugene asked somewhat gleefully.Since agreeing to cooperate with the Eastern Oc
All members of Basalt quickly looked up to see Chase striding toward them."It's the chief instructor!""Thank goodness, the chief instructor has arrived!"The crowd was visibly delighted and excited as Chase had become a mythical figure in their eyes.Harlow eyed Chase coldly. Upon seeing that Chase was indeed just a young man in his 20s as the rumors suggested, his disdain grew even more."So you're Basalt's new chief instructor?" Harlow sneered."What about it?" Chase responded indifferently.Harlow scoffed. "It seems my earlier words were simply facts. Basalt truly is declining, even letting a young kid hold the position of chief instructor. "You're just in time. My subordinate, Evan, was injured by your people. Don't you think you owe me an explanation?""What kind of explanation do you want?" Chase asked, his face expressionless.Thinking Chase was afraid, Harlow became even more brazen. "It’s simple. Your man was out of line, and that's because you didn't teach him we
"The chief instructor is incredibly powerful. If it were me up there, I'd probably have been slapped to death by now.""Harlow isn't taking it very well either. I think the chief instructor held himself back, or the other guy would already be dead."The Four Heavenly Kings were so shocked by the scene that they gasped. Their respect for Chase deepened even further.At that moment, Harlow looked like a carrot stuck in the ground. His lower body was buried, and he looked up at Chase with a face full of pain and terror. "How... can you be so strong?"It was at this moment that he realized Chase was a martial arts grandmaster.A grandmaster in his 20s!How could that be possible?With one hand behind his back, Chase looked down at him from a height. "Trash, this is the explanation you asked for. Are you satisfied?"Harlow was both furious and embarrassed. He retorted, "Collins from Basalt, don't you go too far. Aren't you afraid of being held accountable by those above you? Aren't
As Chase finished speaking, Harlow's face completely changed.He had been beaten to the point of vomiting blood by Chase, and he could only blame his own inferior skills.If he were to slap himself 20 times in public, it would disgrace the Green Dragon.Just then, a faint voice came from afar. "Chief Instructor Collins, aren't you being a bit too aggressive?"As the voice faded, a figure flashed like lightning and appeared in front of everyone in the blink of an eye.The man was dressed in a traditional outfit, and he had an incredibly sharp gaze. It was almost electrifying, and every word and action of his could sway the hearts of others."Greetings, Dragon Envoy!" Harlow's expression brightened as if he had seen a savior."Who are you?" Chase frowned.The man in the traditional attire smiled slightly and said, "Greetings, Chief Instructor Collins. I’m the Criminal Penalty Dragon Envoy, Cole Newman. I’m in charge of rewards and punishments under the Green Dragon."As he spoke
The Criminal Penalty Dragon Envoy was defeated...How was this possible?At that moment, he finally realized that he had underestimated Chase.He became the chief instructor of Basalt purely because he was strong enough!Cole stood up, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. He sincerely said, "As expected of Chief Instructor Collins. It seems we all underestimated you."His initial strike against Chase, besides standing up for Harlow, had also been a test of Chase's capabilities.Yet, the outcome was that he was repelled by Chase with a single move.‘Such strength in one so young is indeed a blessing for Basalt! Perhaps only the chief instructor of the Green Dragon can match him in battle,’ he thought to himself."Enough talk. Make your man slap himself 20 times, then take him and leave," Chase said coolly. Cole no longer spoke much. Turning to Harlow, he said, "Harlow, you shouldn’t have insulted Basalt. Since it was your fault, you must slap yourself 20 times."See
Three days simply flew by.The much-anticipated appointment ceremony for Basalt's chief instructor finally arrived.Before dawn, the roads inside and outside Camland were under martial law and temporarily controlled.Countless soldiers in uniform, armed with real guns, guarded each traffic intersection. They strictly inspected vehicles entering and exiting to prevent spies and malcontents from infiltrating.Those who had received invitations to the appointment ceremony were allowed to proceed to Basalt's base following a designated route.Despite these precautions, the streets of Camland were still jammed with a long line of vehicles. The roads were filled with luxury cars. In addition, military vehicles from various military districts were present.Regardless of who one was or what military rank they held, they had to undergo inspection.The people from the Wallaces and the Watersons also set off.Inside the Wallaces' vehicle, Agatha looked at the magnificent scene outside a
"Okay."Soon, the two left the hotel and arrived outside Basalt's base.At that moment, the entrance to Basalt's base was congested with vehicles lining up in a long queue. Many high-profile individuals were getting out of their cars in an orderly manner to be questioned.Just as Myra and Chase were about to enter, a cold voice suddenly came from the queue. "Myra?""Grandma?" Myra turned her head to look at Agatha.Agatha glanced weakly at Eugene behind her and then shouted urgently at her, "Shut your mouth! Don't call me 'Grandma.' The Wallaces have nothing to do with you anymore.""Alright then, Madam Johnson," Myra said, her expression changing."Myra, let's go. Don't mind them." Chase took Myra's hand and walked into Basalt's base without giving a second glance to the Wallaces.From beginning to end, they were not subjected to any questioning.Seeing this, Renee, who was still obediently queuing, could not help but question, "How did they just go in like that?""Don’t ask
"Do you have the right to speak here, you brat?" Renee said disdainfully."What are you anyway? You're just a freeloader, a waste of space. You don't belong at this high-end event!""Well said, this trash would never have gotten in if not for that wild girl's status."For a moment, many of the Wallaces looked at Chase with contempt, openly insulting him.Only Sterling kept his head down, unable to bear watching the scene.His heart trembled with anxiety. These bunch of clueless fools. Just wait until they all found out who Chase really was. They would certainly regret this.Just then, Iris called, "Chief Instructor, all the guests have arrived. Can we start the appointment ceremony now?""We can start," Chase said.As soon as he hung up the phone, someone glared at him furiously. "Kid, are you insane? This is the Basalt chief instructor's appointment ceremony. Everyone's supposed to turn off their phones, and you're still taking calls?"To ensure the smooth conduct of the ap
A sharp blade appeared in Chase's hand.This was a spiritual artifact named Azure Edge, forged by a renowned swordsmith after considerable expense and effort.A flash of cold light swept across, instantly felling over a dozen ghostly creatures.They stood no chance against Chase's strikes. Their throats were slit, and their heads separated cleanly from their bodies.A crimson crystal dropped into Chase's palm.It appeared unremarkable at first glance, but it contained a thick, viscous vitality and was more potent than ordinary blood. A faint spiritual essence seemed to pulse within it, emanating an almost sentient energy."Is this a ghost crystal?" Chase's eyes lit up with excitement.He immediately sat down cross-legged, focusing on restoring his depleted vitality.Within his core, his Sea of True Energy roiled and churned. Vitality surged as waves of energy coursed through his bloodstream, refining his muscles and bones."This ghost crystal is incredible. It's allowing my bo
Chase's pupils contracted as he sensed the impending danger.He unleashed a barrage of punches in an instant, executing the most powerful technique from the Dominion Codex.The void trembled and cracked as Chase staggered back several steps. Despite the force of his strikes, his attack barely grazed the massive beast's claws, leaving only minor scratches.The beast howled furiously, its eyes filled with unrestrained violence.Chase fixed his gaze on it, and he asked in a wary tone, "Who… or what are you?"The creature's aura was pure savagery. Its heavy, steel-like scales were nearly impenetrable. Chase's full-strength attacks barely left a mark, let alone inflicted critical damage.The beast let out a deafening roar and leaped forward, spewing a foul, dark liquid at Chase.Where the liquid hit the ground, it immediately began to corrode, releasing an acrid stench. The substance seeped into the soil like acid, causing nearby plants to wither and die almost instantly.Chase reac
"Damn it! What kind of mysterious medicine is this? The pain is unbearable!"Moments later, Chase calmed down, and his expression was dazed as he muttered to himself, "That scene… Could it have been an illusion?"Chase refused to believe it was merely an illusion. After all, if it were, how could he have seen that towering, majestic mountain?That night, Chase stayed in the cave instead of leaving. He continued to study the Dominion Codex, determined to master the technique as quickly as possible and ascend to a higher realm.…Meanwhile, a man clad in armor stood suspended in the air in another location.The man's posture was upright, his features sharp and striking, with eyes as deep and vast as the cosmos. He exuded an overwhelming aura of sharpness and power."So, it was an illusion?"The man frowned slightly, sensing a faint aura belonging to the Ghost King bloodline emanating from Chase. This discovery puzzled him."Something feels off," he murmured. "This human's bloodl
Chase stared in shock at the withered, lifeless corpse before him."So, this is the so-called secret?" Chase let out a bitter laugh and shook his head. "I thought I had stumbled upon a hidden relic, but it turns out to be nothing more than a trap."The eerie figure had used him as a mere sacrifice, intending to refine his body to restore his own strength and cultivation.The only secret Chase had uncovered was the entrance to the hidden realm, and he suspected it contained unimaginable treasures. Yet he realized the reason he could not enter alive was simple—he was not strong enough."If I've already been discovered, I might as well turn the tables!"His thoughts sharpened, and a ruthless gleam appeared in his eyes. Chase hurled a barrage of punches without hesitation.His iron fists rained down like a storm, striking the eerie figure with deafening impacts.The figure was caught completely off guard, stunned by the ferocity of Chase's counter-attack."Ahhh! You damn insect, st
With a flick of his trembling fingers, Chase unleashed a flash of silver sword energy from his fingertips, targeting the figure's forehead.The eerie figure was slightly surprised, clearly not expecting Chase to launch an attack. However, he simply raised his hand and flicked a finger.The silver sword energy shattered instantly, and Chase staggered back several steps, his chest heaving with labored breaths."As I thought... My cultivation is too weak. Even using the second stance of my sword technique can't harm this old monster in the slightest. If I want to win, I'll have to use that final move…" Chase's mind raced as his gaze flickered with determination.At that moment, the eerie figure opened his eyes again, revealing a mocking grin."Your physique is peculiar," he remarked."Hahaha! Don't worry. Once you become my servant, all these divine abilities and techniques, even the secrets of the True Martial Principles, will belong to you!"As the figure finished speaking, a s
Chase quickly calmed his mind, and a broad smile spread across his face. The figure before him was undoubtedly the most powerful ally he had ever encountered.If he could earn this person's approval, he would gain access to an array of techniques—martial arts, supernatural skills, combat techniques, and even secrets for refining the body.This opportunity was far more significant than just obtaining the Seven-Star Herb and mastering a Supreme Technique."Boy, come here and bow before me!"Suddenly, the eerie figure sitting cross-legged spoke with a cold and commanding voice."Bow?" Chase froze for a moment. Was this guy out of his mind?"That's right! Your ability to make it this far proves you've passed the trial. As a reward, I will grant you an opportunity," the eerie figure said, his tone laced with icy indifference."From now on, you'll serve as my subordinate, guarding my tomb for a hundred years. Once the century is up, I'll set you free."Hearing this, Chase immediately
The blood mist gradually dissipated, revealing Chase's figure.Chase was slightly startled. He noticed that his skin was now covered in a faint golden layer of scales, resembling a suit of golden armor.These golden scales were not just protective layers; they felt more like a natural armor embedded into his body.He raised his hand and touched them. They were as hard as iron, with a faint metallic gleam shimmering under the light.Standing still, Chase let the wind blow past him. His clothes fluttered wildly.In the next moment, Chase stretched out his arms, exuding a terrifying destructive power as though a dragon had emerged from the sea.He slammed into the rock wall with full force, causing the stone surface to shatter and crack apart."This… This is the Supreme Technique!"Chase stood dumbfounded, finding it hard to believe. "I… I actually cultivated the Supreme Technique? The legendary Supreme Technique!"The Supreme Technique was the pinnacle of martial arts, an incred
The sight before him was astonishing. This figure had actually knocked him to the ground! It was beyond belief.Chase cast the man a cold, indifferent glance but said nothing. He turned and walked deeper into the valley.As he ventured further, the patterns etched into the mountain walls grew increasingly intricate and mysterious, with ripples of glowing light flowing through them."There's definitely something unusual here," Chase muttered to himself while nodding slightly.His eyes landed on a carved totem on the rock face. It was a ferocious and menacing Wolf King Totem.Suddenly, the totem came to life!The Wolf King opened its mouth and let out a deafening roar, sending sound waves rippling through the air. Caught off guard, Chase coughed up blood on the spot."What the hell is this thing?" he exclaimed as his expression changed dramatically. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and hastily retreated.Two Wolf King Totems peeled themselves from the wall. They ex
Chase had a guess about it. He pushed open the stone door and strode in, his eyes widening at the sight before him.He saw a great cliff that was thousands of feet high. It was full of numerous images and wordings carved into it. It looked quite a mess and he could remember nothing on it at a glance.Chase also distinctly sensed a thick wave of heaven and earth's vitality in this vast and open land."Huh? The vitality waves seem to contain an ancient yet weary aura."Chase was surprised.He crouched down next to the cliff to take a closer look."These wordings seem to be an ancient language. Could it be a type of ancient script?" Chase frowned.Ancient script?Chase gave this further thought.He reached out to pat the cliff in an attempt to find out if there were any treasures hidden within it.However, this cliff was as solid as steel. No matter how hard he tried, he was unable to leave any marks on it."If I'm not able to destroy this cliff, I should just leave."Chase si