"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
"Even that so-called Master Collins from South River City would only run when facing the four of us together!""I'm him," Chase said casually.Upon hearing this, the four men exchanged glances."Hahaha, you crack me up! You're claiming to be Master Collins here in Chitara? Do you know that if anyone else hears that, there'll be a horde of martial arts experts chasing after you within minutes?"Hahaha, forget it, you wouldn't understand even if I explained it to you. Let me put it this way, even though there are thousands of kilometers between Chitara and South River City, many people would still rush from here to there for one thing—to take down that so-called Master Collins."If we didn't know who was backing Master Collins, the people of Chitara would've launched an all-out attack long ago."Speaking of that backer, Paxton paused for a moment. It was obvious that even he was afraid of that guy."Now, his bounty is worth ten billion!"Even Paxton gulped when he heard this numb
Jasper finally remembered where he had seen Chase before. Their family’s Supreme Elder had a portrait of him when he was about 11 or 12 years old!Although 12 years had passed, one could still see some resemblance upon closer inspection.At this moment, only one word flashed through Jasper's mind—run! He had to find a way to escape from here, return to the family, and quickly inform the Supreme Elder!The fact that Chase had ventured into Chitara alone at this moment was the best opportunity to kill him.As long as he was killed, everything could be salvaged!Chase took in the reactions of the four men.In an instant, Chase appeared in front of Jasper."You recognized me, huh?" Chase's smile at this moment seemed like a Grim Reaper's to Jasper."N-No, no, I didn't." Jasper could hardly articulate his words at this moment."Then why are you so afraid?""T-That's not it. Your strength is stronger than mine. This is just a natural reaction." The more Jasper tried to pretend to
"You're so noisy!" After Chase spoke, a burst of true energy shot out from his fingertips.Paxton's mouth hung open, but before he could say anything, he had already ceased to breathe."Now, there are only three of you left!"As soon as he said this, Calvin thrust a hand blade through Dexter's chest.Before dying, Dexter's face was full of disbelief. "Y-You..."As Dexter breathed his last, Calvin pulled out his blood-stained hand and approached Eric."Cal, you can't kill me. We're good friends, and my dad is the richest man in Chitara. You can't kill me, Cal." Eric was still struggling in his dying moments.However, these words did not sway Calvin's heart.Seeing that his words had no effect, Eric reached for a pistol from his waist and pointed the black muzzle at Calvin.‘In such close proximity, the pistol should work,’ Eric thought.However, he underestimated Calvin's strength.As an ordinary person, Eric had no resistance against Calvin. Even though he held a pistol, he
"Are you implying that you can come and go freely?" Chase asked."Exactly. In fact, if you really only want to deal with the Shelmans and the Shelmans’ Supreme Elder, I and the other three ancient martial arts families would be happy to see it happen."For so many years, the Shelmans have been the dominant family. Openly and secretly, they've long coveted the other three ancient martial arts families. Many true masters from the three ancient martial arts families have died or disappeared, mostly at the hands of the Shelmans. "We were angry but did not dare to speak out. There are even rumors that the Shelmans are backed by powerful figures, so we dare not act recklessly," Calvin revealed many of the Martial Arts Alliance's secrets in one breath."Let's go to your place, the Huntington residence," Chase suggested."Master Collins, does this mean you're allowing me to follow you?" Calvin asked eagerly."Let me assess you first," Chase replied with a slight smile, not rejecting the
"I killed them all!" Chase did not think to conceal it, and he said it outright."Alright, you killed them," Lola responded with a knowing smile.Seeing her expression, Chase was speechless for a moment. Nowadays, it seemed like nobody would believe the truth."According to Calvin, you’re planning to deal with the Shelmans and Martial Arts Alliance's master. Can you tell me why, Master Collins?" Lola asked, changing the subject."Revenge!" Chase's expression turned serious as he responded with just one word."If it's revenge, then the Huntingtons are willing to lend you a hand. As Calvin may have told you, my eldest brother was killed by that old fool, Callum. That old scoundrel, Chester Shelman, is also the one responsible for my poisoning," Lola said with gritted teeth, recalling the events."Can I take a look?" Chase had initially thought Lola was injured, but it seemed he had guessed wrong. It was poison."Forget it. This poison has penetrated deep into my bones. All the top
"Swallow it!"Chase growled. His Sea of True Energy core began to surge and boil. It overwhelmed him like huge waves from the sea, and wisps of silver-white mist steamed from him. The mist gathered to his palm and wrapped the spiritual resentment within it.The silver spiritual spring was the liquid form of the Sky Spirit Energy's essence. It could purify the physique and enhance one's potential. It could strengthen the energy and blood within the body and increase one's cultivation talent."Swallow it!"The silver mist was like a huge vortex which slowly consumed the spiritual resentment.The minuscule purple crystal sword shuddered and tore itself away from Chase's control as it shot into the air above."How is that possible?" Chase's eyes widened. He was stunned.He could sense that the spiritual resentment he had worked hard for days to train had escaped his grip because of the Phantom Sword. It was even rushing toward the outer realm.Chase quickly used his mystical techni
As the runes on the Phantom Coffin began to glow brilliantly, a deafening explosion echoed through the air. A streak of ghostly green fire erupted from the coffin, surging toward Chase."What a dense ghostly aura," Chase muttered.Marais let out a crazed laugh. "That's the Phantom Flame! It burns the soul itself. You're doomed, boy! Your soul will be reduced to ashes!"The Phantom Flame was birthed from the condensed resentment of countless trapped souls and was a force of terrifying destruction.Once it latched onto its target, extinguishing it was impossible. Marais had spent centuries cultivating just a fragment of this flame. Now, using it against Chase was both his ultimate weapon and revenge."Have you finished rambling, you old fart?" Chase's cold voice cut through the air."What?" Marais froze, confused by Chase's tone."I asked if you were done," Chase repeated as his icy eyes locked onto Marais.Golden light radiated from Chase's body like a blazing sun. His hand lash
Chase paused, his expression shifting with curiosity."What's this?" he muttered to himself."Ha! Foolish boy, this is the Phantom Coffin, a weapon I painstakingly refined over decades!" Marais sneered. "This coffin isolates everything, even your spiritual senses. You won't be able to detect my presence!""Phantom Coffin, seal the souls!" Marais intoned while his hands formed seals.A massive black coffin materialized and descended like a storm cloud, enveloping Chase. In an instant, Chase felt his head grow heavy. His vision turned blurry, and his spiritual senses waver."Childish tricks," Chase scoffed as he activated his spiritual force.Yet to his surprise, his senses detected an eerie sight within the coffin—countless trapped souls writhing and roaring in an endless struggle, as if yearning to escape their imprisonment.'Impressive. It seems Secret Sect's elders are even stronger than I anticipated,' Chase thought grimly.He could tell that these souls, even if diminished,
As soon as Chase said this, he launched another strike.The battle between Chase and Marais intensified. Their moves shifted rapidly, and in a matter of moments, they had exchanged over ten blows without a clear winner."Hmm?" Marais' expression shifted to one of surprise."Your physical strength seems to have increased," he remarked. "It appears you've consumed quite a few rare treasures. No matter—it saves me the effort!"Marais' body trembled, his clothes billowing. From his frail form, skeletal branches grew like weathered wood, weaving into black armor. This was a secret technique that enhanced his defense and sped up his recovery."This body is too old," Marais admitted coldly. "Although it holds martial deity-level power, its lifespan is nearly spent. It's no longer fit for my cultivation."Only by devouring your flesh and blood can I replenish my vitality. Perhaps then, I can be reborn!"With that, Marais pushed off the ground with explosive force, hurtling toward Chase.
Chase let out a cold laugh."Do you think such petty tricks can scare me?"Before his words had faded, Chase leaped directly into the swarm of ghostly entities. Though these phantom tactics were far from ordinary, he showed no fear."Hehe…""Delicious…""Hahaha…""Feed us!"The ghostly figures lunged at Chase with terrifying cries and wails that pierced the air. It was chilling to anyone who heard them."Just a mere gathering of dark energy, and you think it can trap me?" Chase sneered dismissively.Golden light burst forth from his body, shining like a radiant star. As he wielded his golden spear, Chase swept it across the ghostly swarm in a move that generated a violent gust, scattering the ghostly entities.His hands moved swiftly, forming intricate seals. Two streams of true energy intertwined and coalesced into a spiraling drill."Break!" Chase roared, channeling his energy into the drill and slamming it into Achilles' forehead.Achilles' skull exploded instantly, his
Snowflakes drifted through the air as the icy wind cut to the bone.Chase stood motionless, his expression calm but resolute. He summoned the power of the elements and unleashed his strongest technique—Five Thunder Break.A brilliant streak of lightning roared like a furious dragon, crashing down with devastating force.The steel-hard ice formed by the Earth Vein Prison shattered instantly.Achilles coughed up blood. His chest was pierced through as a crimson mist sprayed across his garments."How are you this powerful?!" Achilles gasped with terror flickering in his eyes.Before he could process what had happened, a golden spear streaked through the air and stabbed into his shoulder.Blood gushed forth, staining the ground.Nonetheless, Chase was not done. He bent his left arm slightly, and with a swift punch, he struck Achilles with the force of a collapsing mountain.Achilles let out a groan as his body flew through the air, crashing into the earth with a sickening thud.C
Chase squinted, and a flicker of intrigue crossed his face."Indeed," Achilles said coldly. "This Earth Vein Prison was crafted from rare minerals I personally excavated, materials used to forge supreme artifacts and array cores. You're already doomed.""Oh?" Chase raised an eyebrow."I'll give you a chance to live," Achilles declared with hands clasped behind his back. "Tell me about the Collins family, and I might consider granting you a painless death."Chase responded with a faint smile and shook his head as if mocking the offer."What's so funny?" Achilles' brows furrowed, anger flashing in his eyes.Surveying his surroundings with a casual glance, Chase replied with a scornful tone, "This so-called Earth Vein Prison is hardly impressive.""You insolent whelp!" Achilles snarled, his anger erupting. "Since you've chosen death, I'll ensure it's delivered!"As his words fell, Achilles unleashed a massive palm strike from a distance, aimed directly at Chase.The devastating f
"No! You can't kill me! I'm a stage-five martial overlord, a direct elder of the Cooper family, and the Grand Elder of the clan!" Haldy screamed in terror.His face was pale as he watched Chase's sword energy pierce toward his brow. His fear was palpable, shaking him to his core.A blazing white light suddenly descended, accompanied by a surge of sword energy that roared like a dragon's tail, forcing Chase to retreat."Who's there?" Chase frowned, his sharp gaze locking onto a middle-aged man dressed in regal embroidered robes, standing in the distance with his hands clasped behind his back."Grand Ancestor, save me!" Haldy shrieked, his voice cracking. "Kill him! Kill this savage! End him!"The newcomer was none other than Achilles Cooper, the Grand Ancestor of the Secret Sect, the true mastermind."Silence." Achilles' rebuke was cold and commanding, silencing Haldy instantly. Then, his gaze shifted to Chase, his expression icy."Who are you to trespass here? Your crime is puni
Haldy let out a series of cold laughs, his mood visibly lifted. The dark cloud of Philip's death had entirely dissipated."Mr. Cooper, something terrible has happened!"A desperate scream rang out in the distance. A group of blood-soaked men in black staggered forward. Their faces were pale and their steps were unsteady."Hmm? What's going on?" Haldy frowned, momentarily taken aback."It's Chase! Chase is coming!"Blood sprayed into the air. The guard who had just spoken had his head burst apart.Haldy's expression darkened.The wailing and screams around him grew more intense, coming from all directions."Help!""Run!"Chaos erupted.By the time Haldy reacted, seven or eight of his guards had already been killed.As for Chase, he was approaching slowly but steadily, leaving carnage in his wake. Every blood-robed warrior he encountered was mercilessly slain."Chase!" Haldy roared in fury. "How dare you hunt down members of the Cooper family?! You're courting death!"Haldy