This was an opportunity for Caspian.If he could leave this realm, he would be able to rule Bactria with power like his.“This is the Dragon Vein Secret Realm, a secret treasure that the cultivating world can only dream about. Cultivating here will yield double the results than the world out there. The higher your cultivation, the more condensed the spiritual energy. "I can give you this secret realm in exchange for my freedom. It’s very simple. All you need to do is think about it,” Caspian said casually as if he were doing Chase a great favor.Caspian was unaware of one thing.As the Dragon Emerald slowly melted into Chase’s body, images began appearing in his mind.A majestic shadow of a dragon appeared in the void. Under the shadow were numerous little spaces that were squeezed close to each other like a beehive. Chase was standing right inside the smallest space within this hive. It was also the only space that Chase could see clearly.There were two figures within the spa
Chase knew that it was time for him to leave.He thought about this in his mind, and he suddenly appeared on a street. It was midnight, and there was no one around. Otherwise, ordinary people who saw him might think they saw a ghost.“Dragon Vein Secret Realm…”Chase lowered his head to look at the emerald heirloom on his chest as he mumbled, “Could Divine Collins be my father…”He realized that whoever wanted to kill him back then had wanted the Dragon Emerald.Chase wondered how Enola was doing.He was worried that the assassins from Martial Soul Hall would go after those close to him if they could not find him. He did not care if anyone saw him and leaped into the air as he headed toward where Enola stayed.When he arrived within the district, Enola was not home.Where could she be in the middle of the night if not at home?Chase was alarmed.He headed straight toward Huntington Residence. It was the only place Chase could think of where the people from Martial Soul Hall w
Lola was shocked to hear him say that, but she immediately said sarcastically, “Alliance master? You’re more like a dog on a leash!”Derrick’s pitch got higher at the insult as he felt like he was looked down on.“Have you any idea what sort of organization Martial Soul Hall is? Everyone wants to be associated with Martial Soul Hall. The Huntingtons are nothing. Forget about it. Let’s cut the crap. You’ll be just a corpse after today.”Lola replied fearlessly, “You’ll pay for what you did even if I die. How dare you capture Master Collins’ friends? Let’s see how you’ll face him if Master Collins comes for you.”Derrick laughed as if he had just heard a joke.“Master Collins? Hahaha. Why do you think I kept you alive? It’s to lure that little bastard over. The moment he appears, Master Nine from Martial Soul Hall will kill him instantly and get revenge for Master Callum!” “Master Collins? Do you mean Master Collins from South River City?”A woman in white suddenly shouted from t
Derrick felt great to see that the people in front of him were all associated with Chase.He felt much better now as he had been disturbed by how he was not brave enough to attack Chase during the Shelmans' birthday party.That little bastard must not be aware that the few people he knew in Chitara had been captured by Derrick. He looked at the people in front of him, especially the three beauties.Derrick thought of a better way to vent his unhappiness. Master Nine had said that their lives would end today. He should enjoy them before their deaths.“I heard that you never married, Lola Huntington, and have saved yourself to this day. How about letting me have a look at you and see for myself if you’re really that pure and clean? Don’t be anxious, both of you. I’ll make sure I’ll have fun with you too.” Derrick slowly got closer with a sinister look on his face. His dry, skinny hands reached out.“You’re despicable, Derrick Powell!” The look on Lola’s face changed when she heard
“Master Collins, we meet again. Thank you for saving me!” Olivia was grateful to Chase for recovering her cultivation.Chase was initially surprised to see Olivia. He never thought he would see her again in such a circumstance after meeting that dashing white-clothed woman on Saber River.He was surprised that she knew his name. Even though he was curious about it, it was not the right time to ask about this.Assassin Nine looked down on Chase from the sky but did not move.Chase was nothing.It was an unnecessary struggle to stay alive.Once he killed Chase, he would kill all the others.He would destroy hope after giving them hope.What a great feeling.Assassin Nine enjoyed watching this, but not Derrick.Derrick bowed respectfully toward the sky and said, “Assassin Nine is here. How dare you act so arrogantly? You’re seeking death. Please kill him, Master Nine.”Chase ignored Derrick.A man like Derrick was easy to kill. The real challenge was Assassin Nine, who was in
Two figures shot through the sky, clashing together in a flash like comets colliding.A huge crash rang out as they flew apart after their first fierce battle in the air, creating a terrifying shockwave. If that impact had happened on the ground, there would have been few survivors."How can this be? It's only been a few days! How did you get so much stronger so fast?" Assassin Nine cried out, his old face showing total shock.Others might not realize it, but Assassin Nine knew that Chase's skills did not look like those of a beginner. He could keep his power under control, not letting even a bit of his energy show. It was clear he had mastered his new strength.In their fight just now, Chase was every bit his equal.Even though they were both martial arts masters, there was a huge difference between a newbie and someone who had been at it for years.Even with some lucky breaks in the past few days, getting a grip on that kind of power and really mastering it was not something th
'Could it be that Caspian Myst was the one who rescued Chase that day? No way, Caspian Myst has been gone for decades. How could he show up in Chitara?' Assassin Nine wondered to himself, puzzled.That was bad. If things kept up like that, he could end up dead. The Ancient Wave Punch from Caspian Myst was legendary, with each punch stronger than the last. And it doubled in power after every ten punches. If someone could throw a hundred punches, the force would be tenfold.At that thought, Assassin Nine's heart raced with fear.He could not believe it. He, the ninth-ranked assassin of the Martial Soul Hall, was losing to a kid who had just become a marquis of martial arts.No, that could not happen!He had to turn the tide.However, that was easier said than done.There was only one choice!Assassin Nine hit his chest hard, squeezing out a few precious drops of his heart's blood.Blood Kill!It was a risky move that would hurt him badly but would hurt his enemy even more!H
Another restrictive mechanism! Even someone like Assassin Nine could not talk about the past without being silenced by that mysterious force. It was clear that there was more to the story than it seemed. Chase thought to himself that no matter who was involved or what powers they had, they were going to pay. Even if it were a god, he would bring them down to earth. The faces of everyone from Green Hills Orphanage who did not make it filled his mind, and he was more determined than ever.Chase kicked the body of a fallen enemy, and it landed right at Powell Residence's front steps. He then glided over to where Olivia and the rest were waiting."Master Collins, what do we do with these people?" Lola asked, gesturing to the scared Powell family members."Get rid of them!" Chase ordered. Without another word, Lola dove into the crowd. Olivia was eager to get revenge for her master."Master Collins, please let me go. It was the head of the family who was against you. I was just follow
"What has this got anything to do with me?"Chase could not understand the woman in front of him. Why would she say all these in the arena?"Before that, allow me to share a secret with you. The male and female phoenixes were supposed to be one."Chase was about to say something when Yara interrupted him, "The Rising of the Phoenix is not only about enhancing power after rebirth; it's a process of a male turning into a female and vice versa."But since the Dragon and Phoenix Calamity, the Phoenix Deity is the only Phoenix Demon Saint left, and he lost his power from the Rising to switch genders. He's unable to recover to his original power as well."However, he predicted that someone would be able to break him out of his suffering while wading in the river of fate."Yara looked into Chase's eyes with a smile."Is that person… me?"Anyone could tell the answer at this point.Chase was aware of what Yara was trying to tell him, but he still found it unbelievable when he asked the
Chase was the only person qualified to judge if there was murderous intent as he was the opponent in the arena.When Yara played the flute, it sounded like a beautiful melody from above the Ninth Heaven at first. If one listened closely, one could identify the vague signs of murderous intent.Chase scoffed at this. He thought it to be childish for one to hide murderous intent that way.He did not know music at all, but even he could tell what Yara was doing. Yara was looking down on him by doing this.When Chase was about to make his move, he was suddenly pulled into an illusion by the opponent. Chase was on a floating cloud above the Ninth Heaven in the illusion. It was just as Carla had said.He was initially flustered. How was he going to defend himself against the next killing move with such a powerful technique?While he was gathering all the vital energy within him, a sweet, melodious voice was heard. "Please don't retaliate, Mr. Collins. I bear no ill will."A tall, slen
"History scrolls don't really help with my cultivation. They make me drowsy every time, so I don't read them," Ford continued explaining without holding back. It did not seem wrong to him.However, his words made an impression on those listening.Ford was able to pick up the dragon clan's mystical techniques after reading them once. He even claimed it was not necessary to read them a second time. Was he even human? Oh, wait. He was a dragon. Tiana stared at him, not knowing what to say next.The Saintess of Emerald Lake Holy Land had not only fought with her talents yesterday but also with her hard work.When Tiana first entered Emerald Lake Holy Land, her master told her that her talents were upper-middle at best. She was considered extremely lucky to be accepted to the sect.Emerald Lake Holy Land was one of the top five sects in this world. It was second only to Sky Dragon Holy Land among the Four Holy Lands. Every disciple was the cream of the crop.Tiana grabbed attention t
Yara placed his flute to his lips and warned Chase, "I'll be making my move, Mr. Collins.""Please go ahead." Chase waved his hand casually and indicated for Yara to go ahead.It was the third round, and everyone at this stage was not to be underestimated. A powerhouse with a musical instrument for a weapon was rare. Chase looked forward to exchanging hands with him.The melodious sound of the flute was soon heard. All of the spectators could feel the atmosphere become more relaxed."Why is this Musical Technique non-lethal?""This can't be right. How did Yara Fries get into the third round? There's nothing formidable about this piece of music.""Is there anyone here who can explain?""He used his flute as a weapon in the previous rounds and knocked out his opponents with a couple of moves. He didn't play any music then.""Is he giving leeway to the opponent?""Could he be hinting at the opponent with his music that they're soulmates? They might end up being taken with each oth
As Clive had gained quite a lot, he decided to let it be. He allowed himself to let go of things. However, that being's consciousness began to open up to Clive, and that was when Clive realized how powerful the being was.It was one against the 12 Primal Treasures, and the universe was its target. It had existed for millions of years. The result of allowing it to take over was Clive losing complete control of his body. It was a projected image that vanished after Chase defeated it.However, Clive's body had been modified by it, and Clive's mind and soul were unable to control his own body. This was what had caused Clive to look like he was in a daze right after the match.Rania then used a mystical technique to transmit her cultivation and combine the powers of both parties. It triggered a lost talent within Clive that merged all of the swordsmanship he cultivated to form an unknown sword form that had never been seen before.Clive felt like he had been revived.He looked at the Ni
Inside the halved corpse, faint outlines of Rania and the coachman's bodies could be seen. They were twisted and contorted.Foul-smelling digestive fluid bubbled and hissed, corroding their bodies.Rania appeared to retain a shred of consciousness. "Cli... Clive... Clive... Help me... Save..."Her voice was faint, tremulous, and laced with sorrow. It stirred pity in the heart.In truth, even before she had spoken, Clive had already detected her presence through his spiritual consciousness. He raised his sword. His face was tormented as if he wanted to put a swift end to things. Yet in the end, he let out a long sigh and released a surge of true essence, pulling both the coachman and Rania from River's corpse.The coachman's cultivation was far too low, and his clothes were made of ordinary fabric. They offered no resistance to the corrosive and toxic digestive acid inside River's body.Half of his body was already unrecognizable, with the bones and internal organs exposed. His b
"Pathetic."The Nine-Sea Giant Squid that River had transformed into spoke with a human voice, then opened its gaping maw and swallowed her whole.The coachman, who had leaped off the horse the moment River transformed, scrambled and sprinted away. He was already dozens of feet out.Just then, a dark blur flashed past, and one of River's tentacles shot forward at incredible speed, snatching him back and devouring him in a single gulp as well."Disgusting. That woman tasted better," he muttered while slithering toward the carriage on his tentacles.Suddenly, an explosion echoed from within his belly, and faint glimmers of light shone through the surface of his body."That woman's protective artifact is so weak. Looks like she wasn't treated well in the Norths, after all."River examined himself carefully and found that it was indeed Rania's protective talisman that had just detonated. Yet his body remained largely unharmed. With some minor healing over ten days to half a month, he
Outside Light Divine City, Rania sat inside a carriage with Clive."Clive, say something, will you? You staying silent like this is really worrying me," she said while wiping the sweat from Clive's forehead and letting out a sigh.As a collateral descendant of the Norths, Rania's life had never been particularly easy. She had thought she had finally snagged a golden opportunity with Clive, only for him to fall into a daze after just one match.What was she supposed to do now?Everyone had witnessed their behavior during the tournament. Though some might look down on them, they would undoubtedly see the two of them as a pair by now.If she abandoned Clive at this point, she would surely be labeled a heartless woman.Just then, the carriage came to a halt. They had only left the city less than an hour ago and were still far from Universal Holy Land. Was someone blocking the road? Rania frowned and lifted the curtain.Sure enough, there was someone standing in the way.She looked c
Even though the match had ended, Lisa still could not fully escape the lingering terror.The slimy, wriggling tentacles covered in suction cups and jagged teeth, stretching out toward her… Such images were seared into her mind. The impact had been too great.Though she was a direct descendant of the dragon clan—an authentic ancient lineage and one of the top races in the entire world—she had been completely overpowered then.Normally, her bloodline would exert natural suppression over most others. However, at the time, she was almost crushed by another.She could not even begin to imagine what kind of race could do that."It tried to eat you?" Walter exclaimed in shock.As a great beast himself, he understood just how powerful the dragon clan's pure bloodline was.Even though the incident with the Lightning Dragon kneeling to Chase had dulled some of the mystique around dragons, it remained undeniable that they were a superior bloodline."For a creature to make a dragon feel lik