"Hmph, if I had known this day would come, I should've gone to South River City myself to kill you personally instead of just setting the fire!" Callum said in a glum tone, having realized something at that moment."So it was you!" Chase's intent to kill surged upon hearing this.Even if the perpetrator was from the Shelman family, it did not mean that every member of the family played a role in it. However, Chase had confirmed his suspicion—everyone in the Shelman family was in on it.A chill spread across the venue, turning the sunny noon into a semblance of deception. It was hard to imagine how intense a person's killing intent could be to feel this palpable.Chase recalled the faces of his siblings from Green Hills Orphanage and the kindly, gentle face of the old director. The pain intensified. He realized that he was the cause of the tragedy.In the next moment, his figure flickered, and a member of the Shelman family fell dead beside him. With another flicker, another member
“One, two, three…”He counted the people surrounding both of them.“Only six are left. Chester Shelman, tell me the truth of what happened back then or this is the end of all the Shelmans!” Chase said coldly. There was a murderous rage about him that convinced everyone Chase would go through with his threat.“Stop dreaming, Chase Collins. You don’t need to worry about it. I'll never reveal the truth even after I’m dead.” True energy began emanating around Chester, and it could be felt around him. This was because of the distinctiveness of the Great Void Technique.“You'll pay with your life for what you did to the Shelmans today, Chase Collins!” Chester’s eyes had turned red like a wild beast from looking at what was supposed to be his birthday party at Shelman Residence. It was now a bloody scene. Both of their true energies vibrated, one light and one dark.However, Chase ignored this.A figure flashed passed, and another person out of the six people on guard fell.“Flint!”
The first person Chase approached was Chester. Despite them being just a few steps apart, Chester was already at his limit and could barely stand, much less attack Chase.As Chase slowly approached him, Chester began to bleed out of all his orifices. If he continued being defiant, he would die!He had to kneel if he wanted to live!Even his older brother, Callum, did not give Chester a glance, much less Chase.“It doesn’t matter that I’m not your match, Chase Collins. Even if you destroy the Shelmans and become terribly powerful, you’re still nothing in front of that person. Hahaha!” Callum seemed to have thought of something and burst out laughing.Chase could not help thinking that Callum must have gone crazy when he saw how he was laughing in such a situation.While Callum laughed, Chester could no longer take the pressure. He plopped down on his knees.“Don’t you understand, Chester? He won’t let us live even if you beg for mercy on your knees,” Callum said with grief.Chas
“I promise you, Enola, that I’ll still support your career in the entertainment industry after we’re married.”Enzo got down on one knee and presented an exquisite box to her. It was clear that it was a proposal ring.“Don’t do this, Enzo. You know that I’ve always treated you as my older brother. You’re just a brother to me!” Enola stumbled a few steps back when she saw this.“Is this because of Chase Collins? Stop wasting your time on him, Enola. He’s not coming back. He’s dead!” Enzo got up and moved in closer to her.“What do you mean? What happened to Chase?” Enola quickly asked when she heard the news about Chase.“It is because of him. What’s so great about him? He’s just a hothead, Enola. He offended some powerful people in Chitara, and he’s about to die for that. He won’t be coming back,” Enzo said without beating about the bush.“Come back to me, Enola. Come home and be the little princess of the Langdons, alright?”“Stop it, Enzo!” Enola moved back further.“Don’t be
“Even though I have no idea how you managed to leave Shelman Residence alive, this is the Langdons’ family issue. You should stay out of it. If I were you, I’d leave Chitara right now and stay as far away as possible. "Even if the Shelmans don’t go looking for you, others will come for you just to get into the Shelmans’ good graces.”Enzo stood up from the corner looking furious.Chase smiled when he heard this.The ancient martial arts families must have sealed the news and stopped word of whatever happened that day from leaking,However, even if the news did leak, Enzo would not have found out what happened as someone of his caliber would not be able to get the news. When Chase stayed silent, Enzo thought he had managed to put Chase in his place.“If you know what’s good for you, get lost. Don’t force me into revealing your location to everyone.”Enzo thought he had Chase figured and got even more arrogant.“You’re such a pitiful man. I’ll be frank with you. I’ve killed all
Enola’s fanboys were unhappy to see Chase walking down the red carpet and looking intimate with her. They huddled and began discussing this.After walking down the red carpet and signing on the huge board, Enola and Chase entered the theatre.Asher was busy entertaining his friends in the industry inside the theatre. They were all renowned critics and celebrities. For the drama to do well, the critics played an important part.If the drama was able to impress the critics and earn high praise from them at the very start, it would be able to attract the interest of the general public. The media had a lot of power, and no one should underestimate them.That was why Asher was busy entertaining everyone. As for Enola, she greeted and nodded at a few people she knew and did nothing else.Chase was the same as well.Both of them were in a relaxed mode.That was when Enola noticed someone unexpected was there too.Zara, whom Asher had kicked out of the production team, was there too. S
Someone took the lead to give the movie a standing ovation after it was over.Many were still crying from the drama. They were still invested in the story as it left a deep impression on them.“Say something, Asher.”“Yeah, say something.”Many of them asked Asher to give a speech after watching the screening.Asher was excited to see this. It meant that success was not far away if the majority loved his drama.He walked up the stage slowly.Asher calmed himself down before picking up the microphone to speak, “This drama is the best work I’ve done so far. It’s all thanks to good actors and the hard work of everyone behind the scenes. I won’t say much, but we’ll see each other during awards season.”He walked off the stage after this simple speech.“Congratulations, Asher. I can tell that this drama is going to win you an Oscar.” Ira went up to Asher and congratulated him right away.“You’re much too kind, Ira. Nothing is set in stone yet. We’ll see how things turn out,” Asher
“What are you waiting for? Just say yes.” Enola was even more anxious than Chase was.“I’m not interested,” Chase replied nonchalantly, astounding everyone present.What?Ira was offering the role to him personally, but he was rejecting it.Gosh.Had something gone wrong with the world?How could someone reject the chance to become famous?Anyone who worked on Ira’s productions was sure to become a renowned actor.“Can I know the reason for rejecting the offer?” Ira was astonished as well. He knew his own directing capabilities well and understood what his offer meant to others. However, Ira did not expect the young man in front of him to reject the offer without hesitation. “It’s because I don’t want to see him or her!” Chase pointed at Enzo and Zara.Zara had planned to just be an observer. However, Chase was pointing at her now. Only one word appeared in her mind—ridiculous.Who did he think Ira was? Chase was really full of himself if he thought he could threaten Ira li
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