"A man of his age already possesses such high cultivation. How is it possible that he’s also talented in pill refining? He’s clearly playing us for fools.""That’s right. He’s looking down on the Esoteric Medical Sect by giving us such an attitude. He doesn’t deserve to be in our sect. Kick him out.""Kick him out, Supreme Elder Phoenix!""Yeah! Kick him out!"All of the Esoteric Medical Sect’s disciples began yelling out for this.The few elders began to surround Chase with animosity.Even Blake did not dare to say another word. After all, Lundly’s accusation made sense.Chase did not give any excuses when he saw this happening. All he did was look at Lundly and say coldly, "You’re a Pill Refining Master, aren’t you? You should be able to tell if these pills were refined yesterday."Lundly ignored Chase."Kick him out. Get him to leave the Esoteric Medical Sect.""We shouldn’t let him off that easily. His cultivation should be destroyed for creating such a huge disturbance t
It was apparent that Lucas and Phoenix knew each other, and Lucas was aware of Phoenix’s character."Sir, I’ve never once said that I wanted to be the sect master of Esoteric Medical Sect. You were the one who kept mentioning it. I’m willing to refine these pills in public today because you asked me to, not because of some sect master position. I refuse to have anything to do with the Esoteric Medical Sect after I show them what I can do," Chase replied in his mind.The next moment, Chase gathered all his focus to the summit.He took out the three bags with difficulty as he was still being suppressed by Lundly’s power.Lundly released Chase from the suppression when he saw what Chase was trying to do.Chase suddenly went limp and almost fell to the ground.He stabilized himself and opened the bags while slowly saying, "I came to the Esoteric Medical Sect because of you, Elder Evans. I was full of expectations for the sect before coming here, but all I feel for the sect now is dis
Chase would never have believed that the voice came from that child if he had not seen it for himself."Supreme Elder Phoenix, there isn't much to say. I’ve already made up my mind. Please just let me leave." The look on Chase’s face changed when he saw Phoenix.This man was a martial monarch. He was even more powerful than a martial sovereign.If Phoenix wanted to force Chase to stay, there was nothing Chase could do to fight back."You’ve misunderstood me, Master Collins. I'd never force you to stay. I was wrong with how I acted before, and if you need someone to be angry with, feel free to vent your anger at me. I'll never resist it. Do feel free to leave the Esoteric Medical Sect if you want to. "It’s just that we’re all trapped inside this secret realm and are unable to step into the world. We won’t be able to be by your side, Master Collins. How about if I let Blake stay by your side and protect you?" Phoenix was asking this of Chase humbly."There is no need for this, Su
After exiting the Esoteric Medical Sect, Chase found himself in a desolate mountain range. After surveying the surroundings, he realized it was the same place he had entered before.It seemed that the entry and exit points of the Esoteric Medical Sect's secret realm were fixed.After orienting himself, Chase transformed into a streak of light and left the area.In his mind, he asked Lucas, "Sir, why is the Esoteric Medical Sect’s secret realm fixed while the Dragon Vein Secret Realm follows me everywhere?""I don’t know the exact reason. The Dragon Vein Secret Realm used to be like the Esoteric Medical Sect, always situated in the Collins family's estate in Capital City. This change probably had something to do with Divine Collins." Lucas, who had been in isolation due to the Esoteric Medical Sect matters, quickly responded to Chase's question.Hearing the name Divine Collins again, Chase grew curious. "Sir, who exactly is this Divine Collins?" Although Chase had a vague idea, h
"If you don't have money, why run a restaurant on my turf? Do you have a death wish?" Sal shouted. His kick would have left the owner in pain for days.At that moment, a diner suddenly stood up and positioned himself between Sal and the owner, blocking the kick. The diner was none other than Chase."Hey, how much is the bill?" Chase asked.He arrived at Capital City a day ago but was in no rush to look for Gareth. Instead, he wanted to learn about the local customs, which led him to this small restaurant.He had not expected to encounter such a situation during a simple meal. Chase ultimately intervened with the intention of resolving the conflict peacefully.Sal was shocked that his kick had been blocked by someone who appeared out of nowhere. Not only was his kick stopped, but the numbness in his leg indicated that this person was no ordinary man.However, Sal remained defiant, thinking he had the advantage of numbers.As expected, a green-haired youth in Sal's group shouted
After a while, Chase walked into an alley.Suddenly, a group of people emerged, blocking his path ahead and behind."Kid, you've offended the Heavenly Dragon Clan. Let's see where you can run now!" It was the blond-haired youth speaking, but this time, he was following someone else.The man in front of him wore a martial artist's attire. He appeared to be in his early 40s and had pronounced temples, giving off an intimidating aura."Master Colter, that's him. Not only did he disrespect the Heavenly Dragon Clan, but he also beat us up.""You mean all of you couldn’t handle one kid?""Master Colter, this kid knows some martial arts. We got overpowered, so we asked you to come," the blond-haired youth explained.Hearing this, the man referred to as 'Master Colter' stepped forward and confronted Chase."Kid, if you know some martial arts, you should've heard of me. I'll give you a chance. Kneel before me. If you do, I might let your offense against the Heavenly Dragon Clan slide. O
"And them?" Chase pointed to the retreating figures of the blond-haired youth and his gang."If I’m not qualified to meet the leader, they certainly aren’t either. Sir, if you really want to meet our leader, why not stay at my martial arts school for a while? When the opportunity arises, I can introduce you, and you'll be able to meet the leader," Fenton said eagerly.After witnessing Chase's ability to levitate, Fenton realized he was in the presence of a true master. Seeing how approachable Chase was, Fenton thought that staying close to him and possibly receiving some guidance could significantly elevate his own status."If you haven't met the leader, what about the Eight Dragon Kings?" Chase became interested in these so-called Dragon Kings. If he could not find the leader, meeting a Dragon King might be just as effective."I haven’t met any of the Eight Dragon Kings either," Fenton replied, looking innocent.Chase was disappointed and turned to leave."But I do know some inf
The two disciples looked at the young man before them with suspicion. He was even younger than they were, and they found it hard to believe he was a master. However, out of respect for their master, they reluctantly addressed Chase as 'sir'.Chase did not mind and simply nodded slightly. However, this slight nod sparked some anger in the two disciples.How dare he act so superior?!After exchanging glances, they came up with an idea. One of them spoke up, "Since Master Fenton says you’re a true master, your skills must be extraordinary. Would you mind giving us some pointers?"Before Chase could respond, Fenton said in feigned anger, "How dare you?! A true master’s skills are beyond your comprehension. Apologize immediately!""Master, surely he wouldn’t mind sparring with us. Right, sir?" one of the disciples pressed.Chase could see through their intentions. They simply wanted to test his skills."Martial arts are meant for lethal combat, so it's better not to," he replied.Hi
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
"Pfft, what Saints or Saintesses? They're just titles. They don't have any real skills to speak of!""Exactly. These so-called Saints who suddenly emerged probably got their status through shady means. The moment they enter a duel, their real strength shows."Amid the chorus of cheers and congratulations, a few jarring voices remained, and one of them was Rania's. Although she was a social climber herself, hearing the crowd ridicule Clive after his defeat made her deeply uncomfortable."That's not true. Clive is not like that," she repeated again and again. Those were the only words she could manage.Several in the crowd recognized her as the one who accepted a gift from Clive earlier and began to mock her."She's the perfect example of a shallow woman. The moment she accepts a gift, she loses her sense of judgment. It's pathetic.""Right? The truth is right in front of her—Clive is just a big show-off with no real skills. And yet she keeps lying to herself.""Hmph. They really a
Later, a certain senior of the sect discovered a secret technique of the Nefarious Spirits.It was to meditate on the image of a divine beast or an overwhelmingly powerful immortal being the embodiment of one's soul. As the level of visualization deepened, one's spiritual soul strength would grow accordingly.This method of cultivating Nefarious Spirits was a hybrid of corpse refining and body cultivation.However, while corpse and body cultivation focused on physical bodies, Nefarious Spirits cultivation trained the intangible—the spiritual consciousness and the mind and soul.After this discovery, they even improved the methods of refining corpses and bodies using it.When refining the body, practitioners would visualize fierce beasts like bears or wolves or celestial warriors, generals, and even gods. The subjects of their visualizations would match with their nature and temperament, making them their own Nefarious Spirits.Fallon's Nefarious Spirit was an ancient giant ape. It
As for Fallon and Carla on the high platform, they clearly sensed that the ominous gaze from above had lessened significantly.Clive, who was facing Chase directly, also felt that his seemingly unstoppable sword strike had suddenly stalled in front of Chase. It could not push forward any further. This shocked him greatly.After all, even when sparring with his own master, he had never encountered this sensation. His master had even praised him for his good fortune after obtaining a peerless sword and for mastering a sword technique unparalleled in this generation. If not for the looming limit of his life span and the need to break through to gain more years, his master would have wanted to cultivate that technique himself.This sword strike, which Clive considered to be the culmination of all his understanding of the sword path, was the most perfect attack he had ever executed since beginning his cultivation journey.Even so, this nameless opponent had forced it back with a single
Tania once attended celebratory events held by other sects, only to encounter top-tier demonic beasts on the road. A brutal battle left her covered in wounds, and she missed the celebration entirely, offending the host.At that time, her master's resentment had already reached its peak.That thousand-year-old wolf demon became the last straw that broke the camel's back.Her master unleashed Emerald Lake Holy Land's most powerful technique—Radiance of Emerald, Eternal Slumber.Heaven and earth changed color the moment it was unleashed. The thousand-year wolf demon gathered all of its cultivation but still could not withstand the strike. It was reduced to ashes in an instant.Tania once thought that the gap between her and her master was not too wide and that she would rightfully inherit the mantle of leadership over Emerald Lake Holy Land within a century.Yet after witnessing that attack, she realized how wrong she had been. From then on, she started training harder and more dilig