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
The plane landed safely at Chitara City Airport.A young man in short sleeves and short pants walked into the departure hall in slippers.It was Chase.Chase had arrived at Chitara City with only a bank card Sam had pushed into his hand at the last minute. He had no luggage, which was why he skipped the luggage collection. He headed straight to the departure hall and prepared to leave on the airport bus.“Hey, handsome!” A voice called out from the front.Chase looked over and saw a woman wrapped up tight in a face mask, sunglasses, and a cap on this hot, summer day. She seemed to be looking at him. Chase looked left and right. He pointed at himself.There was no one else there but Chase. The crowd had moved to the luggage collection area.“That’s right. I’m talking to you, handsome. How about giving me a hand?”The woman was pleading with him.“What help do you need?” Chase did not reject her.“Can you help me with my luggage?” The woman took out a plane ticket from her po
Chase lowered his head to look at his shirt. He did not see anything wrong with how he dressed. How was it shabby?“He’s my friend.”Fortunately, Enola flashed a card in her hand right in time before the situation escalated.“I’m sorry. Please come this way.” The waiter immediately apologized when he saw the black card.This was a black card that was accessible to all banks in Bactria. It had almost no limit. That card could not only be used at the restaurant, it could even buy the entire Four Seasons Hotel.They found a window seat with a great view at a corner.Enola passed the menu to Chase. “Order anything you want.”“Hot dog,” Chase replied without looking at the menu.“Um… Alright. Two hot dogs!” Enola informed the waiter.No one had ever ordered hot dogs here before.It was the first time Enola had met someone like Chase. She was curious about him and lowered her guard. She took off all her disguises.Her gorgeous face immediately appeared. She took off her cap and he
"What did you say? Say it again?" Eric could not believe it for a moment."I said, get lost. Do you hear me clearly now?" Chase stared at Eric in front of him and spoke again."You brat, you're asking for death! No one in Chitara dares to talk to me like this. You're the first and the last. I want you dead!" After Eric finished speaking, he swung his fist toward Chase's face.Chase retaliated with a slap, making a crisp sound that echoed throughout the restaurant."You… How dare you hit me?!" Eric covered his half-swollen face. "Leigh, kill him for me!"Leigh was obviously the name of the man behind Eric, and he wasted no time. Hearing Eric's shrill cry, Leigh reached into his waist and pulled out a gun without saying a word."Chase, watch out!" Enola exclaimed in alarm.Leigh actually fired the gun! The gunshot echoed throughout the revolving restaurant."He's killing someone!"Suddenly, the restaurant guests scattered like birds, fleeing for their lives.Only Eric remained,
"Well, forget about that. Chase, how about I just take you to the airport? You should leave Chitara as soon as possible. This mess is partly because of me. I'm a public figure, so the Batemans wouldn't be able to do anything to me in public. "I just won't have as much freedom as before." Enola gave it some thought and was only able to come up with an escape route for Chase."No need. Just drop me off at the side of the road," Chase said casually, showing no concern."Are you really not afraid of death?" Enola was still worried."They should be the ones worried," Chase got out of the car without further explanation.'Alright, suit yourself,' Enola thought to herself. Although the incident started because of her, if she could not persuade him, there was nothing else she could do. She had done her best.After bidding farewell to Enola, Chase returned to the Four Seasons Hotel once again.He believed that Eric, or whatever his name was, would come back."I’d like a room," Chase to
Half an hour later, Chase arrived at an upscale residential area. He sensed that the residual true energy he left before was within this residential area. Without alerting anyone, Chase quietly infiltrated the community.Inside a luxurious villa, four or five pairs of men and women were gathered around a swimming pool. Eric was mingling with this group of people. But unlike his previous arrogance, Eric now seemed more like a lackey."Cal, how's the party I organized this time?" Eric was ingratiating himself to a man while pouring drinks.The man toyed with a woman leaning against him with one hand while holding a glass of wine in the other. "Not bad, Eric. You sure know how to throw a party. Unlike us, who are forced to train by the old folks at home every day.""You're too modest, Pax. Everyone has their own aspirations. I want to become a martial arts master like you guys too, but unfortunately, I've never been good at martial arts since I was young. I had to find another path fo
"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