"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
It did not take long for Chase to arrive at the location.The security guard was dozing off in the guardroom, oblivious to Chase's arrival.Chase did not find it unusual and proceeded inside.Which floor was it again?Chase was fretting over the exact location when he noticed two burly men escorting a young woman out of a residential building.The woman was clearly Enola.What a coincidence!Chase casually approached them.The two burly men did not panic when they saw someone approaching them in the middle of the night."What are you guys doing?" Chase asked, pointing at the two."Ah, she's just a little drunk, you know," one of the men said with a smirk, acting like Chase should understand."I don't understand. You'd better let her go!" Chase said sternly.He simply did not understand such actions. He refused to participate in this!"Buddy, stop meddling in other people's business!" the other man threatened as Chase insisted on intervening."I have a kind heart. I can't
"Is the entertainment industry always this chaotic, with people showing up at the door and bringing guns?" Chase joked, attributing it to the chaos in the entertainment industry."Chase, have you been busy these days?""Why?""Would you be my bodyguard for a few days? I'll cover your meals and accommodation, and you can name your salary!""You can cover my meals and accommodation, but no sleeping together, okay?""Do you agree?""Well, are you going to kick me out and have me go to a hotel in the middle of the night?""I'll go tidy up the room for you!"As if she had won a battle, Enola completely forgot about the scene from before.…The night passed without incident. The next day, Enola took Chase to the company.The company where Enola worked was the well-known entertainment company, Telcent Entertainment. They had signed many A-list celebrities. Enola could only be considered moderately popular among them."Hey, isn't this our superstar Miss Enola? Why did you bring an
Enola exclaimed in mid-air, but she could not do anything to save herself in this situation. The force of gravity was fully evident at this moment.At this sudden turn of events, the director and the actors acting alongside Enola were stunned. All that remained among the onlookers was gasps.This was bad!If Enola died on set, then this show was probably done for.The director would be liable for massive damages.Chase did not have time to think much. He appeared below with a flash, leaping up to catch the falling Enola.The two slowly descended from mid-air, leaving everyone in awe.It took a moment for someone to react."What's going on? Props team, what are you doing? How could a wire break like this on the set of a period drama? Do you even want to work here anymore?!" The director exploded."Enola, are you okay?" After venting his anger, the director ran over to check on her."Mr. Calder, I'm fine." Enola regained her composure."That's good, that's good," the director
"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