"Even the entire cultivation world has never heard of such a heaven-defying existence," everyone exclaimed in awe.The two mysterious martial lords in the sky turned their gazes toward Chase as well."As you're a stage-three martial lord, was it you who claimed ownership of this secret realm?" one of them coldly asked, staring at Chase."So what if it's me?" Chase replied calmly.The two previously enigmatic elders now seemed less intimidating to Chase, perhaps because they were near the secret realm's exit. He could vaguely sense their auras, revealing them to be at most mid-stage martial lords, no higher than level six."It really is you! Such audacity, young man. You've just broken through and already you're so arrogant, showing no respect for your elders. Do you think becoming a martial lord allows you to challenge us?" the elder retorted angrily."It's your condescending attitude that's provoking me. I had no intention of being disrespectful. What now? After knowing that I c
Facing the demands of Ripley, Chase straightforwardly refused, stating, "I have none. Not a single one!""You impudent brat! Do you truly believe your Basalt status can protect you? I've spoken to you respectfully, and you still dare show such disrespect!" Ripley was furious, unable to contain his anger any longer."Respect is earned, not given. It was you who acted shamelessly first, so why should I be respectful?" Chase retorted calmly, his words dripping with sarcasm."You insolent whelp! With your disposition, you're truly fit to be the remnants of the Collins family—always courting death!" Ripley suddenly withdrew his anger and sneered.Hearing this, Chase immediately questioned, "What do you mean?""You know exactly what I mean.""So, you're admitting that the incident at Green Hills Orphanage was orchestrated by the Coopers?""So what if it was? Chase, even if I tell you that not only was the Green Hills Orphanage incident orchestrated by the Coopers, but we were also inv
"Yes, who would've thought Basalt's Collins had such bloodlust? It's a shame. With his control of this secret realm, Basalt's Collins might've been able to restore the Collins family's former glory in Capital City. Why did he get into this ordeal?""Indeed, it's such a pity," the crowd lamented.Although they did not know exactly what transpired between the two, Chase's moment of losing control made everyone make some guesses.Not only independent cultivators but also Scott and Gareth, who were standing beside Chase, realized something was wrong.What could have happened to make Chase lose his composure so completely? However, now was not the time to find out."Hmph. How dare you try to attack Ripley? You're doomed, Chase Collins!" Lennox sneered, casting a mocking glance at Scott and Gareth."Yes. Although our families don't always see eye to eye, I have to agree with you on this," Carson chimed in, watching the spectacle with interest.High above, Ripley deliberately led Chase
In an instant, an immense secret realm enveloped the two elders.Unaware of the change around them, they continued their conversation, smiling and chatting."Who would've thought that a young lad could give you such trouble, forcing you to call me for help?" Harley remarked lightly."Indeed. The last time we joined forces was during the Collins family incident. After all these years, it's still someone from the Collins family," Ripley added casually."Seems like the rumors about a rift between the Cooper and Hawkins families are false," Chase interjected. Seeing them conversing like old friends, he could not help but comment."A rift? That's just a squabble among the younger generation," Harley said with a smile, clearly thinking that Chase was no threat with the two of them joining forces.Ripley also spoke up, "If we didn't create some discord, Bactria wouldn't let us stay in Capital City. But you wouldn't understand even if I explained.""Young man, you're trapped in my domai
"Is that so?" Chase moved his mind again. Harley looked on in disbelief as his body started disappearing from his feet upward, bit by bit."This... is impossible!" he exclaimed upon seeing such casual obliteration. "T-This isn't your domain. Is this your world?"Those were Harley's final words before dying.Though Chase did not fully grasp what a 'world' meant, he understood it was a level above a domain.This was his world? Even so, it was not the time to ponder. Chase's cold eyes focused on Ripley instead."Spare me, Basalt's Collins! I lied about everything before. It was all a bluff. Spare my life, and I'll give you anything you want!" Having witnessed Harley vanishing into thin air, Ripley now faced Chase's gaze with immense fear as he pleaded desperately."It's too late to beg for mercy now. If you had only targeted me, there might've been room for negotiation. But you shouldn't have involved the entire Green Hills Orphanage. "Don't worry, I said I'd bury the entire Coope
Where had Ripley gone? A dreadful thought then arose in Lennox's mind.Chase's strength was terrifying. Could it be...?No, it was impossible. Ripley was a stage-six martial lord!He must have been delayed by something and had not shown up yet. Realizing he could not match Chase's strength, Lennox knew he had to escape and wait for Ripley to return."Basalt's Collins, are you crazy? I'm the patriarch of the Coopers. Attacking me means war with the entire Cooper family. Do you really want that?" Lennox tried to use his family's power to stop Chase from attacking.Nonetheless, Chase wanted nothing less than the death of the whole Cooper family. Through the dust, Chase quickly closed in, making it easier to strike.To deal with a martial lord of the same stage, Chase did not need to use his domain. He drew his Dragon Abyss Sword and became a streak of light, catching up with Lennox."He's so fast!" Many present martial lords were astounded by Chase's speed. It was far beyond what a
Clearly, Gareth knew he could not dissuade Chase anymore."Chase, do you truly refuse to relent? Once you kill me, you'll be in a death feud with the Hawkins family. You have no idea how deep our family's roots go!" Carson desperately tried one last time."Relent? That's laughable. From the start, I never provoked you. It was your family that relentlessly pursued me, always sending assassins to kill me. Now, you talk about letting go? Don't you find that ridiculous?" Chase said with a cold smile."Carson, you're truly benevolent. Both of your sons died by my hand, and you remain so calm. It seems they mean little to you."Carson's expression tightened. It was clear that Chase had no intention of letting him go.Realizing this, Carson stopped thinking about escape."Chase, you're truly courting death. Do you really think a stage-three martial lord like you can shake the entire Hawkins family? How ridiculous." Carson abandoned any thoughts about escaping. He simply unleashed his
Inside the Cooper residence, within the secret realm, an elder suddenly woke up and pushed open the door of his seclusion chamber"What happened?"The elder was none other than Taggart Cooper, the previous patriarch of the Coopers and Lennox's father. He had been in seclusion, attempting to break past the martial lord realm and reach the legendary martial sovereign realm.He emerged from his seclusion upon sensing a major disturbance.After Taggart's question, several people hurried in from the side."Supreme Elder, something terrible has happened!""What is it? Why are you in such a panic? Compose yourselves!"Seeing the family members trembling, Taggart scolded them. "Supreme Elder, the patriarch is dead!""What did you say?"Taggart was shocked."Not only the patriarch, but Mr. Everett and Mr. Emmett are also dead."The messenger spoke fearfully.Even Taggart could not help but tremble slightly. His son was gone, and his grandsons too."Who did this? Tell me, was it one