Chase was trampling on Kaden's dignity, and it was in front of the woman Kaden fancied too. He had planned to force himself on Enola. He believed that if he treated her well afterward, Enola might overlook it. Yet now, not only had his plan failed, but he had also been caught.He felt completely humiliated! No matter how much he struggled, he still couldn't free himself. Kaden breathed heavily through his nostrils, and his neck veins were bulging with rage."He almost took advantage of me just now." Enola spat on the ground. She still felt a little sick. She wanted nothing more than to leave and never see Kaden again, so she pulled Chase along. "Let's go.""Okay." Chase lifted his foot and walked away with Enola. They passed the back door of the bar again.This place was most definitely eerie, but Chase could not quite pinpoint why. The old bartender from earlier was now sitting on a broken stool with a wooden table in front of him."So, you found her?" the old man asked with co
"There are so many customers inside the bar. There's no need for them to bear witness to a bloodbath. This alley is much better as it's very secluded. I can guarantee no one will notice the quiet disappearance of two people," the old man threatened."How dare you?! Do you know who I am?" Enola suddenly jumped out. She then not only revealed her identity as a celebrity but also mentioned her connection to the Langdon family."So you'd better be sensible and not offend someone you shouldn't," she added."Oh?" The old man chuckled as if he had heard a funny joke. "Young lady, do I look like someone who hasn't met a celebrity before? You can tell that my bar is rather secretive, can't you?""That's..." Enola was speechless for a moment. As panic became evident in her eyes, she started stepping back. "Don't worry. Since you're from the Langdon family, of course, we won't touch you. But..." The old man's gaze suddenly shifted to Chase, and he smiled ominously."If this young man keeps
"So, did you call this old man here too?" Chase asked."Let him go now. It's not just between you two anymore; it's between you and the entire Chitara underworld!" Seeing that Chase had knocked down dozens of people, the old man also rose from his stool. He was ready to intervene."Old man, you should act your age and live out your years quietly. Getting involved in fighting and killing isn't advisable!" Seeing this, Chase kicked Dominic away from under his foot."Young man, just because you've learned a bit of fighting skills, you think you can act recklessly? Today, I'll show you your place in this world!"The old man leaped from where he stood. A dagger gleamed coldly in his hand, aiming straight for Chase.Clearly, the old man had the intention to kill.Seeing the old man's ruthless attack, Chase did not hold back, not even in front of Enola.He immediately shot out a sword aura from his fingertip."You're the one who should know your place!"With a blast of sword aura, Ch
"Asher?"Chase called out, snapping Asher back to reality. Then, he asked, "What kind of magic is this?" Chase did not explain. Instead, they continued filming in the forest, executing various aerial maneuvers with the help of harnesses."Look, someone is flying in the sky!""Are you dumb? Don't you see the thick wires behind those people? It's obvious that a film crew is shooting here!"As the sun rose higher, more tourists arrived in the forest. Seeing the film crew, many stopped to watch. Gradually, people noticed that one handsome young man had no visible wires supporting him."That person doesn't seem to be wearing a harness.""Where, where?""There!"As the crowd pointed him out, many noticed Chase.Among the tree branches, Chase appeared to float effortlessly in mid-air. Soon, this became a hot topic online, accompanied by numerous high-definition videos."Breaking news! A film crew actually hired a real immortal being!""Breaking news! There are real immortal being
As Enzo passed through the outer hall, he spotted several figures from Chitara that he had only seen in newspapers, including the city's mayor. The fact that they were seated outside suggested the caliber of those seated inside.Enzo was so nervous he dared not look around too much.In contrast to Enzo's tense demeanor, Chase sat down calmly, his gaze sweeping casually around the room. He seemed somewhat amused.Many in the hall saw the two of them but paid them no mind.After all, members of the four great ancient martial arts families were well-acquainted with each other. Seeing as these two were not familiar faces, they were easily disregarded."Madam Huntington has arrived!" the doorman announced in the inner hall.The next second, a beautiful woman made her entrance."Greetings to Madam Huntington!" many in the inner hall greeted in unison."Please be seated," the beautiful woman casually said as she headed toward the section where the Huntington family's disciples were se
"I, Damian Powell, present a 300-year-old polygonum multiflorum root on behalf of the Powell family. We wish Master Chester good health and a long life!" he declared."My goodness, a 300-year-old polygonum multiflorum! Such a treasure is rare in this world, and the Powell family actually brought it out," remarked another attendee."It's said that polygonum multiflorum older than 300 years has life-extending properties. That’s a big move. They're beyond generous!"The crowd exclaimed in amazement. Their curiosity was piqued about whether the Powell family had more in stock, leading many to inquire."The Cook family is willing to pay for a 300-year-old polygonum multiflorum root!""The Powell family is also interested. Name your terms!"...No one in this world would complain about extending one's lifespan. The three family heads got up to speak to the young man."Alright, you two old folks. This matter isn’t urgent at this moment. Discuss it privately later," Chester intervened
Chester was a second-stage true master, and he already dominated everyone present. Not to mention, he had a brother who was the master of the Martial Arts Alliance. Even if someone was oppressed and resentful, they had to grit their teeth and stay silent.…Chester let out a frustrated grunt, but he remembered that this was his own birthday celebration. If he caused a scene or a bloodbath right there, he would be giving his enemies an advantage. Hence, he suppressed his anger and slowly sat back down."The Huntington family sure is thoughtful. I'll accept it!" Chester replied sharply. Immediately, a maid from the Shelman family came forward to take the gift."Chitara's leader has sent a painting by Albert Bierstadt. He wishes Master Chester as many splendid years as this day!""The prominent Bateman family from Chitara has gifted Master Chester a mansion in the city!"…What followed was a procession of gifts from dignitaries, diluting the previous discomfort as if it had been m
"Oh my, is that Master Callum of the mysterious Martial Arts Alliance? He's a legendary figure! We finally got to see him in person today.""We did see him in person. But why do I feel like even now, as I'm looking at his face, I might forget it the next moment?""Right? I have the same feeling. It's so magical. No wonder he's only spoken of in legends.""You guys don't understand. It's said that Master Callum has cultivated to an indescribable level of power. No one in Chitara is his match. And his cultivation technique, the Great Void Technique, is truly unmatched. It's natural for us with ordinary martial skills to forget his face."The crowd was amazed."Callum, it’s rare for you to make time to come here today. Let’s catch up later," Chester called out to Callum. He then invited him to take the seat of honor."Today is your birthday. Don't mind me. I'll sit for a while and then leave," Callum replied to his brother with the same tone.Knowing his brother was a staunch culti
A strange air of authority could be felt coming from him."How did this happen?"The skeletal old man's eyes widened, and his heart beat violently. He was trembling.Chase looked just like a demon king.He took a step forward. The earth and sky tremored as cracks appeared on the ground.Chase's physique suddenly expanded exponentially. His skin was bright red, and his bones seemed to be clanging. A strong dark blood energy flooded out from him.Chase waved his arms about crazily. Explosions went off in the air. Every punch he swung was followed by the terrifying sound of an explosion.The surface of the graveyard collapsed from Chase's savage strength.Chase crushed half the skeletal old man's face with one punch, and the old man's body flew off several yards away.Meanwhile, Chase was suffering from backlash because the true energy reserves within his body had erupted. Bloody arrows began shooting out of him."Only a little of my true energy is left!" Chase said sadly.Even
"You're pretty formidable for a young man. You were actually able to stop the spiritual resentments from going any further. You're a Collins, indeed!"The skeletal old man chuckled. "But that doesn't mean anything. You still won't be able to escape death today!"He crashed the Phantom Coffin viciously toward Chase.Chase grunted coldly and took a step forward. He evaded the Phantom Coffin.He leaped and flew into the air. Chase moved in the formation of an eight trigram and kept shimmering because of his high speed.Chase punched the Phantom Coffin continuously, and it flew off to crash heavily by the feet of the skeletal old man. He jumped at it and evaded the crash in a fluster."My coffin!"He was almost crying.The Phantom Coffin was his most valuable possession. It was built using more than a dozen rare and precious medicinal herbs. He had put a lot of effort into it, but Chase was treating it like a punching bag, denting it all over with his attacks."You're dead!" The s
"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