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
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
Inside the halved corpse, faint outlines of Rania and the coachman's bodies could be seen. They were twisted and contorted.Foul-smelling digestive fluid bubbled and hissed, corroding their bodies.Rania appeared to retain a shred of consciousness. "Cli... Clive... Clive... Help me... Save..."Her voice was faint, tremulous, and laced with sorrow. It stirred pity in the heart.In truth, even before she had spoken, Clive had already detected her presence through his spiritual consciousness. He raised his sword. His face was tormented as if he wanted to put a swift end to things. Yet in the end, he let out a long sigh and released a surge of true essence, pulling both the coachman and Rania from River's corpse.The coachman's cultivation was far too low, and his clothes were made of ordinary fabric. They offered no resistance to the corrosive and toxic digestive acid inside River's body.Half of his body was already unrecognizable, with the bones and internal organs exposed. His b
"Pathetic."The Nine-Sea Giant Squid that River had transformed into spoke with a human voice, then opened its gaping maw and swallowed her whole.The coachman, who had leaped off the horse the moment River transformed, scrambled and sprinted away. He was already dozens of feet out.Just then, a dark blur flashed past, and one of River's tentacles shot forward at incredible speed, snatching him back and devouring him in a single gulp as well."Disgusting. That woman tasted better," he muttered while slithering toward the carriage on his tentacles.Suddenly, an explosion echoed from within his belly, and faint glimmers of light shone through the surface of his body."That woman's protective artifact is so weak. Looks like she wasn't treated well in the Norths, after all."River examined himself carefully and found that it was indeed Rania's protective talisman that had just detonated. Yet his body remained largely unharmed. With some minor healing over ten days to half a month, he
Outside Light Divine City, Rania sat inside a carriage with Clive."Clive, say something, will you? You staying silent like this is really worrying me," she said while wiping the sweat from Clive's forehead and letting out a sigh.As a collateral descendant of the Norths, Rania's life had never been particularly easy. She had thought she had finally snagged a golden opportunity with Clive, only for him to fall into a daze after just one match.What was she supposed to do now?Everyone had witnessed their behavior during the tournament. Though some might look down on them, they would undoubtedly see the two of them as a pair by now.If she abandoned Clive at this point, she would surely be labeled a heartless woman.Just then, the carriage came to a halt. They had only left the city less than an hour ago and were still far from Universal Holy Land. Was someone blocking the road? Rania frowned and lifted the curtain.Sure enough, there was someone standing in the way.She looked c
Even though the match had ended, Lisa still could not fully escape the lingering terror.The slimy, wriggling tentacles covered in suction cups and jagged teeth, stretching out toward her… Such images were seared into her mind. The impact had been too great.Though she was a direct descendant of the dragon clan—an authentic ancient lineage and one of the top races in the entire world—she had been completely overpowered then.Normally, her bloodline would exert natural suppression over most others. However, at the time, she was almost crushed by another.She could not even begin to imagine what kind of race could do that."It tried to eat you?" Walter exclaimed in shock.As a great beast himself, he understood just how powerful the dragon clan's pure bloodline was.Even though the incident with the Lightning Dragon kneeling to Chase had dulled some of the mystique around dragons, it remained undeniable that they were a superior bloodline."For a creature to make a dragon feel lik
"Pfft, what Saints or Saintesses? They're just titles. They don't have any real skills to speak of!""Exactly. These so-called Saints who suddenly emerged probably got their status through shady means. The moment they enter a duel, their real strength shows."Amid the chorus of cheers and congratulations, a few jarring voices remained, and one of them was Rania's. Although she was a social climber herself, hearing the crowd ridicule Clive after his defeat made her deeply uncomfortable."That's not true. Clive is not like that," she repeated again and again. Those were the only words she could manage.Several in the crowd recognized her as the one who accepted a gift from Clive earlier and began to mock her."She's the perfect example of a shallow woman. The moment she accepts a gift, she loses her sense of judgment. It's pathetic.""Right? The truth is right in front of her—Clive is just a big show-off with no real skills. And yet she keeps lying to herself.""Hmph. They really a
Later, a certain senior of the sect discovered a secret technique of the Nefarious Spirits.It was to meditate on the image of a divine beast or an overwhelmingly powerful immortal being the embodiment of one's soul. As the level of visualization deepened, one's spiritual soul strength would grow accordingly.This method of cultivating Nefarious Spirits was a hybrid of corpse refining and body cultivation.However, while corpse and body cultivation focused on physical bodies, Nefarious Spirits cultivation trained the intangible—the spiritual consciousness and the mind and soul.After this discovery, they even improved the methods of refining corpses and bodies using it.When refining the body, practitioners would visualize fierce beasts like bears or wolves or celestial warriors, generals, and even gods. The subjects of their visualizations would match with their nature and temperament, making them their own Nefarious Spirits.Fallon's Nefarious Spirit was an ancient giant ape. It
As for Fallon and Carla on the high platform, they clearly sensed that the ominous gaze from above had lessened significantly.Clive, who was facing Chase directly, also felt that his seemingly unstoppable sword strike had suddenly stalled in front of Chase. It could not push forward any further. This shocked him greatly.After all, even when sparring with his own master, he had never encountered this sensation. His master had even praised him for his good fortune after obtaining a peerless sword and for mastering a sword technique unparalleled in this generation. If not for the looming limit of his life span and the need to break through to gain more years, his master would have wanted to cultivate that technique himself.This sword strike, which Clive considered to be the culmination of all his understanding of the sword path, was the most perfect attack he had ever executed since beginning his cultivation journey.Even so, this nameless opponent had forced it back with a single
Tania once attended celebratory events held by other sects, only to encounter top-tier demonic beasts on the road. A brutal battle left her covered in wounds, and she missed the celebration entirely, offending the host.At that time, her master's resentment had already reached its peak.That thousand-year-old wolf demon became the last straw that broke the camel's back.Her master unleashed Emerald Lake Holy Land's most powerful technique—Radiance of Emerald, Eternal Slumber.Heaven and earth changed color the moment it was unleashed. The thousand-year wolf demon gathered all of its cultivation but still could not withstand the strike. It was reduced to ashes in an instant.Tania once thought that the gap between her and her master was not too wide and that she would rightfully inherit the mantle of leadership over Emerald Lake Holy Land within a century.Yet after witnessing that attack, she realized how wrong she had been. From then on, she started training harder and more dilig