Gary had been trying to get into Riley’s good graces for so many days, but she had never looked at him that way before.Chase said with a small smile, “I’m her ex-fiancé!”Gary was taken aback by Chase’s answer.However, he snapped out of it when a thought crossed his mind. He said, “Hmph. What are you so proud about? You’ll still have to watch the fight by the side of the river. The boats and ferries on Saber River have been fully rented by various powerful parties. "I have a friend who managed to get a ferry. I’ll take you to the middle of the river to watch the fight later, Riley.”Gary distanced himself slightly from Chase after that, as if afraid Chase would want to get on his ferry too.That was when a voice was heard from the side as a ferry slowly arrived at the ferry crossing. “Are you here to watch the fight too? Let’s watch it together.”Before Chase and Myra could reply, Riley said, “Yes, we are!”“Come on board, then.” Ivy Cranston waited until everyone got on boa
Riley and Ivy searched around as well.Chase walked past everyone at the crucial moment and reached the front of the ferry.“Are you crazy, Chase? He’s calling out for Master Collins, not you. What are you doing trying to get yourself involved in this? Do you want to die? Don’t drag us down with you!”Riley quickly grabbed Chase. She was afraid that Chase would bring trouble to everyone on the ferry.“I’m Master Collins!” Chase said with a small smile.“Nonsense! If you’re Master Collins, then I’m Saint Joan of Arc.“I know you’re a medical expert, Chase. Everyone you treat calls you Master Collins, but this is where all martial arts powerhouses are gathered. A doctor like you shouldn’t embarrass yourself here,” Riley said angrily.“Hahaha! He just wants to show off, Riley. We should stay away from him in case he drags us down with him.” Gary took the opportunity to sow more discord.“Master Collins isn’t someone for you to insult. I won’t hold back if you continue acting so ri
“Grandma Snake, please let me help Chase.”An old woman and a young woman were on a ferry in the middle of the river. It was Madam Snake and Quinn.“Even though you’re incredibly talented, you’ve only been cultivating for a short time. You’re not a true master yet. You’re no match for Wilfred Harrigan. Maybe you should choose another lover.”Madam Snake shook her head as she watched Quinn beg her.“You’re dead, Collins!”The people of the Martial Arts Alliance were on another ferry. Jayden clenched his fists when he saw this.If Chase died, he would be able to own South River City.All the humiliation he suffered would be repaid tenfold.There was also Myra. How dare she belittle him? He would finally have her and have his way with her.Chase had not moved at all since the fight began. That was until Wilfred rushed toward him.Chase smiled nonchalantly. “What a clown!”His slender right hand reached out as he pushed out his palm. Green energy flashed from his palm with great
“Who do you think you are to want to get Master Collins on your side? I want to be his disciple.”“Well, who do you think you are? Do you think you’re worthy to be his disciple? You’re better off as his dog.”“I’d be happy to be his dog.”Most of the martial arts powerhouses finally realized how invincible Master Collins was despite his young age.…“How did this happen? I must be dreaming!”The smile on Jayden’s face froze. It finally sunk in that he had offended someone he could not afford to.“Where’s Master Levington? Didn’t he promise to be here? I don’t see him anywhere.”Jayden finally remembered his master in his fluster.…“How did Chase become so powerful?”Quinn covered her mouth in disbelief.She had thought that if she worked hard enough, she would be able to catch up to Chase in power. She could stay by his side and protect him, but now it looked like she was nothing but a joke. He was even able to defeat the person Madam Snake could not handle.However, it w
20 minutes had passed. Saber River’s estuary was where the river was connected to the sea. Further out was the middle of the sea.Chase managed to stop Wilfred once more and kicked Wilfred into the sand.Wilfred was at his wit’s end after running all the way.“I repeat what I said, Wilfred Harrigan. Tell the truth about what happened back then and I’ll leave your body intact!”“Haha! Never! You were tricked, you little bastard!” Wilfred suddenly calmed down and said viciously. “It’s time for you to appear, Elders!”Two figures appeared not far from the beach.It was Jasper with two elders in traditional gear.“How did you end up in such a mess, Master Harrigan?” The elder in the lead frowned slightly while asking.“The Collins boy hid his real ability. I’m not his match,” Wilfred resented the defeat but replied honestly. “But with Master Lovitz and Master Eunus here, Collins is dead.”Wilfred was filled with confidence when he saw all three of them.Chase did not panic when
They had to get the spiritual herb, so both men wounded the owner lethally deep inside the mountains. Then, they took the herb just like that.“That was my master. You'll pay with your life for killing him. I forgot to tell you that I’ve killed all of the Eunuses!” Olivia picked up her sword and attacked again.Olivia was fueled with the need for vengeance at the thought of how her master had brought her up. Her sword stance got even more powerful and lethal than before.Alfred was losing.“Oh no!”Cecil quickly rushed over to help when he saw this.Two figures collided in the air. Chase and Cecil had hit each other with their respective palms, and Cecil stumbled backward.“What are you doing sticking your nose into someone else’s revenge?” Chase was smiling.Alfred would be dead in a few more moves.Just as expected, after three moves, Alfred did not manage to evade in time and Olivia stabbed him right in the chest. He died right on the spot.“Good sword work!”Chase burst
“I’ll talk, I’ll talk. I’ll tell you everything.”Wilfred’s legs turned to jelly as he fell kneeling to the ground.“What happened then was…”Before he could finish, Wilfred’s head fell limp to the side. He had stopped breathing.“Not again!”A cold look flashed in Chase’s eyes.It looked like whoever was behind this was much more vicious than he thought.Everyone about to reveal the truth died instantly.There was much more than met the eye behind the fire at Green Hill Orphanage. At this thought, Chase had a feeling that the fire was targeted at him. Everyone else from the orphanage was collateral damage.“Grandpa Gideon, my friends, don’t worry. I swear I will avenge you no matter how hard it is!” Chase promised solemnly. He cut off the heads of both men and left.Not long after he left, a few figures appeared in the air.They were the powerhouses who were true masters of martial arts who had been watching the fight secretly at Saber River.“Over there. There are three
“Quinn.” Chase gave Quinn a complicated look. Something about her was different.“You’re such a naughty boy, Little Rocky. Why didn’t you tell me you were Little Rocky?” Quinn said angrily.“It’s because you didn’t believe whatever I told you. We were already divorced. Besides, I had no idea that you were my seventh sister,” Chase said awkwardly as he rubbed his head.Quinn’s face turned red when she heard this.She had married Chase as she promised when she was young, but they ended up getting a divorce.“How long have you been waiting here?” Chase changed the topic and asked.“About ten minutes,” Myra replied after some thought.“Did you see anyone strange here?” Chase continued asking.“Strange? Nope. We didn’t see anyone. What’s wrong, Chase?”“Nothing.”Chase shook his head and stopped asking. He was probably overthinking it.He brought them back to Imperial Dragon Bay after that.Julia was overjoyed to see Quinn. She got Rebecca to prepare a room for Quinn and told Qu
"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
"Young man—no, Mr. Collins—please, let's talk this through. There's no need for violence," Luis pleaded. His dignity as the head of the Hawkins family had all but vanished. The Hawkinses had been a cornerstone of Bactria, influencing its entire power structure. Now, however, Luis saw that everything could change with Chase. He needed to bring Chase to their side no matter what it took.After all, Chase's talent was extraordinary, and his potential for growth was limitless. If the Hawkinses could recruit him, they would gain a formidable martial arts saint. They could elevate their standing to unprecedented heights.Luis said, his face stretching into a fawning smile, "Mr. Collins, on behalf of the Hawkinses, I'm willing to compensate you with any resources you need. I can even offer you an entire mine to aid your refining pursuits.""You think I need your resources?" Chase scoffed, his tone dripping with mockery. "And from the Hawkinses? I doubt you can provide anything worthwhile
"What… What's happening? Why are these swords flying on their own? Such powerful sword energy! Are these... black iron swords?!"Everyone was stunned, their eyes wide with shock. The event unfolded so abruptly that none of the Hawkinses' guards could react in time.In an instant, countless black iron swords tore through the air, forming a dense cloud that surged toward the guards like a tidal wave."This is bad!" Luis roared in fury. "Block them!"A massive surge of energy exploded from him, forming a white fist aura that smashed into the incoming sword energy."Hmph! A mere insect of a martial arts saint dares to intercept my black iron swords? You people are courting death!" Chase sneered.With a wave of his right hand, the swarm of black iron swords merged into a single massive blade that slashed down toward Luis.A terrifying sword light split the air. Luis hastily countered with a punch, but it was not enough to escape unscathed. A gruesome gash tore across his chest, blood
"Reckless fools," Chase muttered coldly.He raised his hand and struck out, unleashing a golden palm strike that swept through the air like a tidal wave, enveloping a radius of dozens of feet. Everything in its path was utterly destroyed.The golden imprint descended, shattering every weapon it touched. Bones snapped, flesh tore, and blood splattered in all directions. The power of a single strike crushed everything in its wake."Run for your lives!""No…""Help me!"Agonized screams echoed through the air as bodies fell lifelessly to the ground.Luis' face turned ashen at the sight. He involuntarily stepped back while trembling. "You… Who are you?!"Chase did not bother to respond. Without sparing Luis another glance, he strode toward the Hawkinses' grand estate.It was a sprawling complex of magnificent architecture that exuded opulence and grandeur.Inside, the family members were already alerted to the attack. They had gathered in the main hall, and they whispered nervous
Despite his exhaustion, Zion pressed on as he was convinced that Chase would eventually falter."Seventh Form!" he roared, unleashing a blade strike that seemed to split the heavens and earth.Yet even as the towering blade descended, Chase remained unmoved. With hands clasped behind his back, he stood still and made no effort to dodge or block the attack.An arm fell to the ground, blood splattering everywhere.Zion's eyes widened in utter disbelief as he stared at the scene. His most powerful strike had severed an arm, but it was not Chase's."T-This can't be… H-How is this possible?" he stammered. Zion looked lost, unable to accept the reality before him."It doesn't make sense! How could you withstand my blade? This defies logic!" he muttered, his voice tinged with confusion and despair."You're just too weak," Chase replied calmly while casting a cold glance at Zion.Flicking his finger, Chase sent a pill into his mouth. The pill dissolved instantly, replenishing his deple
In an instant, a group of guards rushed forward to help the elderly man to his feet."Sir, are you all right?" they asked with concern.The old man clutched his swollen face while coughing up blood. His complexion was pale, and his breathing had turned weak. "This man's strength is extraordinary—likely at the late stage of the martial arts saint level. We can't defeat him. Summon the Council of Elders immediately!""Yes, sir!" The guards promptly obeyed and withdrew."You little brat! How dare you launch a sneak attack?!" Zion Hawkins, the second son of the Hawkinses, spat with venom as he glared at Chase."Save your words. If you hate me that much, then come at me," Chase replied indifferently.Zion, a mid-stage martial arts saint, stood flanked by more than ten early-stage martial arts saints and another dozen at mid-stage.Such a force could dominate most of Bactria, but to Chase, it was laughable at best."Arrogant fool! Prepare to die!""Raging Blade, Ninth Form!" Zion ro
Chase strolled toward the massive stone monument, his gaze fixed on the four bold words carved into it. "The Hawkinses' Secret Sect? Perhaps today is the day this name vanishes.""Hmm?" Chase suddenly paused, sensing two powerful auras converging from different directions."As expected of the Secret Sect—full of hidden talents," he muttered while shaking his head lightly. He did not appear surprised; he had already anticipated this scenario before arriving.The ground trembled violently, followed by a chorus of furious roars echoing through the air.From deep within Hawkins Residence, Chase sensed a massive number of disciples pouring out from a grand hall. These disciples, all of them martial arts legends or higher, radiated intense killing intent.Together, they were a formidable force capable of annihilating smaller sects and clans. Yet even their combined might could not withstand a single punch from Chase. Within moments, their resistance crumbled, leaving corpses strewn acro