Chase, who initially did not want to cause any trouble, could not stand it any longer after hearing the young man's statement. A gentle breeze blew, and the recipe was suddenly in Chase's hand."How dare you snatch something I had my eye on, you insolent brat? No one has ever dared to take anything from Clay Hawkins! You're asking for it!" the purple-clad young man shouted in a rage.As soon as Clay announced his name, a large area of the previously crowded market cleared out. People who heard his name reacted as if they had heard something taboo."He's Clay Hawkins, the prodigious son of the Hawkins family from Capital City. I didn't expect him to come to Joverton!""Right? And I didn't expect the duel between Master Collins and the hall master of the Martial Soul Hall to attract people from Capital City.""You don't understand. The headquarters of the Martial Soul Hall is in Capital City. Rumor has it that the Hawkins family is closely connected with the Martial Soul Hall. Some
"Isn't your demand a bit excessive?" the vendor's tone turned cold."How about I catch up to Mr. Hawkins over there and tell him the recipe is fake?" Chase said softly with a slight smile.Sure enough, as soon as he said this, the vendor immediately calmed down. His face broke into his signature smile once again."Please don't do that. I'll admit defeat this time. I'll tell you the truth. Actually, it doesn't matter if you know this. Element Nurturing Pills can't be made by ordinary people because one of the ingredients is only available in the top sects," the vendor explained reluctantly."What herb? And why is it only available in the top sects?" Chase pressed."It's a spiritual herb that requires the irrigation of true energy by a Valiant King-level expert—the Green Bagger," the vendor revealed.Upon hearing this, Chase immediately understood. It was no wonder Element Nurturing Pills were only circulated within the top sects. It made sense now."Which sect do you belong to? T
As Clay prepared to strike, Chase spoke up again, "Aren't you curious about who I am?"Clay instinctively asked, "Who are you?""My name is Chase Collins."Upon hearing this, laughter erupted.Not only did Clay burst into laughter, but Tristan and the others behind him laughed as well. Clay laughed so hard he struggled to catch his breath."Tristan, did you hear that? He says he's Chase Collins.""Haha! If he's Chase, then I'm the hall master of the Martial Soul Hall."Even Linus, who was tied up, could not help but laugh."Fellow cultivator, you should run while you can. Now's not the time for jokes. Save your life!"Chase did not get angry. He just stood there, quietly watching the men laugh.After a few minutes, they finally stopped laughing."Kid, you're really amusing. Here's the deal. I won't trouble you anymore if you leave the beauty beside you to serve me. How about that?" Clay revealed his true intentions.From the moment he first saw Olivia at the market, Clay ha
Facing Chase's cold gaze, Tristan still did not sense the danger. He thought Chase was just putting on a show and would not dare to kill them."You’re really Chase? I’m an official of the Martial Soul Hall, sent here to maintain order in this market. Let’s just call it a day. Leave us be and I can put in a good word with the hall master to let you off tomorrow..." Tristan was still relying on his identity as he continued to speak. Suddenly, his entire body exploded, and his voice was abruptly cut off.Chase had no interest in listening to Tristan's nonsense. He unleashed his aura, and Tristan's body burst instantly.Chase coldly remarked, "As an enforcer of order, you not only failed to distinguish right from wrong but also acted as an accomplice. You deserve to die!"Clay panicked upon seeing Chase actually dare to kill someone. After being splattered with blood, he wiped it off his face and quickly began to plead for his life."Master Collins, you can't kill me. I'm the prodig
In the ancestral hall deep inside the Hawkins' residence, the patriarch of the family, Carson, spoke up, “What’s going on, Uncle Alf?”“Clay is dead!” Alf replied when he saw that it was Carson.“What? My son is dead? How is that possible? He had many powerhouses by his side during his trip to Joverton. How did this happen?” Carson was in disbelief. “Did you make a mistake, Uncle Alf?”“It’s not a mistake. The token representing Clay just fell inside the tower.” Alf flung a token out. Clay’s name was on it, and there was no more light on it. All that was left on it was dried blood."The Blood Essence Tower can’t be wrong. The blood of the Hawkins’ line has been condensed in it. The Blood Essence Token will fall from the tower only after its master has died. Clay’s token has just fallen from within the tower.”Carson was forced to admit that his son was dead when he saw the token."Uncle, Clay is your favorite nephew. You have to avenge him.” Carson was furious yet sorrowful. Alf
Chase did not look interested, and Linus spoke up once more, “If you join the Esoteric Medical Sect, I can even put a stop to your duel with Martial Soul Hall. After all, the Esoteric Medical Sect still has some leverage in the cultivating world.”His words finally got some reaction from Chase.Was the Esoteric Medical Sect that renowned?"Take the offer, young man.”Caspian suddenly spoke up in Chase’s mind."Why?”"The Esoteric Medical Sect can open lots of doors for you in the medical world. They have a good relationship with many clandestine sects because almost all of the pills in the cultivating world come from the Esoteric Medical Sect. Every time they refine pills, the cultivating world will fight over them. "I used up half my fortune back then just to get a pill from the Esoteric Medical Sect. I heard that all you need is one word to get a pill if you’re part of the sect,” Caspian explained.Chase’s interest was piqued when he heard this from Caspian.The price of pi
The trailer of the movie was released with Enola’s song in it, and it trended very quickly online. it helped immensely with gaining exposure for The Extraordinaire."Did my goddess, Enola Langdon, sing that? She can act and sing so well.”"That’s right. She sounds even better than a professional singer.”"She didn’t end up in the music industry because she’s focusing on her acting career. If she were to focus on music instead, she might already have won best singer in the industry.”Enola earned a heap of praise online. Many record companies had contacted Enola privately to try to sign her up as their singer. They even offered huge contracts to her, but Enola rejected all of them.However, Enola was unable to reject Ira’s request and agreed to perform the song at the premiere.She had just walked down the platform when two women in dresses came walking toward her. Their beauty and charm were quite striking to Enola even though she was a woman. Enola did not pay much attention to
“Who's this friend that you’re talking about?” Melody was taken aback and quickly asked."His name is Chase Collins.”Enola did not hide anything and told Melody about him."He’s my boyfriend. Do you know who he is?” Enola wanted to continue claiming that he was her friend but was reminded of the time they had spent together. She suddenly said that Chase was her boyfriend instead.”What? Master Collins is your boyfriend?” The look on Melody’s face changed when she heard that.Everyone in the cultivating world had heard about Chase. News of Chase’s duel with the hall master of the Martial Soul Hall had spread all over the cultivating world. Melody did not think that Chase could win the fight. The hall master had been quiet for years while the previously unknown Chase had just started making a name for himself. It was apparent who was the stronger party."There's no need to ask him anything. You won’t have a boyfriend after tomorrow. It’s just as well. You’ll be able to focus on
"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