She was feeling angry about everything when she got home, just to see that others had barged into her house. This fueled her anger even more.Hannah entered her house furiously."You're back, Miss Jones."Douglas immediately leaped from his chair when he saw Hannah. He approached her and attempted to hold her hand."Please be respectful, Mr. Weber!"Hannah said coldly, evading him by moving to the side."Why are you hiding from me? You'll be my wife sooner or later, Hannah Jones." Douglas was not angered but smiled instead."What are you talking about?" Hannah asked angrily."I'm being serious. You know very well that my father had asked your master for your hand in marriage. He already agreed to it. You know about this," Douglas said casually."Hmph! I was very young back then, and my master didn't ask for my opinion about this. Now that he isn't around, it's all just empty words from you.""You should know what's good for you, Hannah Jones. You should be honored that I'm inte
Hannah took the cash and even smiled as she invited Chase to stay for a meal.Just as she expected, her invitation took effect.Douglas could no longer take it.He immediately asked, "Who are you?""Well, who are you?" Chase did not answer but returned the question with a bewildered look on his face.It was just a meal. What was this guy's problem?Chase had not even agreed to it."Douglas from the Webers!" he replied with pride.Most people would be flabbergasted to hear Douglas announce his name. Douglas expected this time to be the same.However, things did not work out as he expected.Chase did not think anything of his answer."Alright, I'll stay for the meal!""How dare you?!" Douglas shouted angrily. A few of his henchmen immediately surrounded Chase the moment Douglas spoke.That was when Chase realized that Douglas' henchmen were all marquises of martial arts. There was even one stage-two martial lord.Who exactly was Douglas? Douglas had such powerful men around
Chase watched Douglas walk away without stopping him.He had realized by now that Hannah was just making use of him. It was just that Chase had no idea what he had done for Hannah to change her attitude toward him.Even though Chase hated being made use of, he did not give Hannah too much trouble on account that she had made a visit to his house to diagnose Bianca.All he did was glance stoically at Hannah, who was watching everything unfold gleefully.He prepared to leave Herb Hall.Hannah must have felt guilty, or it could be something else. Before Chase left, she gave him a warning."Mr. Collins, I'd advise you to leave Capital City as soon as possible. The Webers are more powerful in Capital City than you think. Even if you're a powerhouse with high cultivation, it would be best to avoid them.""You don't need to trouble yourself over if I leave or stay. One last thing, I hope whatever you did just now would not happen a second time."Chase walked away without looking back.
The unconscious Quinn could not swallow these spiritual pills. Despite her mouth being filled with pills, she swallowed none of them.When Chase noticed this, he immediately utilized the 13 Needles of Hell's Gate. He placed each needle into the correct acupoints, which triggered a reaction from Quinn. With a moan, she finally swallowed the healing pills.The pills melted inside her, and the medication began to take effect as it slowly healed Quinn's internal wounds.Chase could finally relax when he saw this.Things became easier to deal with now that Quinn had taken the pills.Chase was able to calm down enough to ask Bianca what happened."What exactly happened here?""After you left, an old man suddenly appeared in the manor. He seemed to have gone crazy and kept muttering about wanting to get you for revenge. Quinn got into a fight with him when she heard he was looking for you. "Even though she managed to beat him off, she passed out after the old man left."Bianca descr
It took a lot of convincing before Quinn finally believed that Chase and Bianca would not hurt her and they were the closest people to her. It hurt her head every time she tried to remember something.Chase could not bear to see Quinn suffer the pain. He let Quinn stay in the area he had just cleaned up.He had tried to sense Quinn's body and found that her natal voodoo bug, which was the mutated Golden Voodoo Silkworm, had vanished.Quinn's memory loss must have something to do with her natal voodoo bug.Chase had no knowledge of voodoo craft, and he tried asking Lucas about it. However, Lucas had no understanding of it either.He had no choice but to let this be for now."What's wrong with Quinn, Mr. Collins?" Quinn was Bianca's best friend, and they had gotten even closer recently. She was worried about Quinn."She… lost her memory."Chase did not hide this from Bianca."What?! Lost her memory? What are we going to do? She would recover after a while, right? I've heard befo
The two people who walked past Chase were surprised to see how good-looking all three of them were, especially Quinn and Bianca. The man could not help glancing at them several times.This was quickly noticed by the woman next to him.She burst out saying sarcastically, "Hmph! What's this? Another group of ignorant young people? Don't they know what this place is? Do they think anyone can enter Grand Empire Hotel just like that?"The woman's shrill voice was heard again. It was the woman with the thick makeup.Her voice pulled the man out of his reverie from staring at Quinn and Bianca.He quickly looked away."What's going on, Mr. Zinman?""Oh, it's Mr. and Mrs. Toledo. These young people appeared out of nowhere and aren't aware of the hotel's rules. Don't worry, I'll get them to leave now. I won't let them be a nuisance to you. Please come this way. We've prepared everything for you."It was clear that Lloyd Zinman knew both of them and was more respectful to them. He lowered
"Don't you know who I am? Do you know who I am when I haven't said anything about myself yet?" Chase wanted to ignore him and leave the hotel right away.However, Lloyd not only stopped him from checking in, but he also wanted Quinn and Bianca to stay behind.Quinn was frightened to see a fight about to break out. She grabbed Chase's arm and stuck even closer to him.Chase could feel Quinn trembling slightly.Since losing her memory, Quinn was like a piece of white paper. She would be frightened and anxious at every single sign of trouble."I'm scared," Quinn whispered next to Chase.Chase's heart ached to hear her that way."Don't be afraid. I'm here," Chase comforted Quinn. He was feeling furious by the time he turned to look at Lloyd."Who could you be, young man? You're just a young man with some money. There are lots of people like you in Capital City. The only thing we have too much of in this city is rich people. Leave right now if you know what's good for you. Otherwise
All Lloyd hoped for was that a man like Chase would not hold it against him. He could not imagine what would befall him if Chase took action."Forget about it. I think I'm not good enough for this place," Chase said coldly.He led Quinn and Bianca out of the hotel. No one dared to stop him.They watched as Chase left.Donald, who was still kneeling on the ground, shouted, "Have a safe journey, Basalt's Collins!"He waited until Chase was gone. That was when he stood up with a dark look on his face.Lloyd quickly helped him up. "Who was that, Mr. Toledo?"Donald glanced coldly at Lloyd and said slowly, "None of you are allowed to mention this to anyone. Be prepared to bear the consequences if you do."As for you, on account of your past performance, I would advise you to resign from your job."He flung off Lloyd's hand. He was no longer in the mood and left with his wife.…Chase, Quinn, and Bianca found another hotel not far away. Even though it was of much lower quality tha
Chase stepped forward with precision and struck the cloaked man squarely in the chest, sending him stumbling back as blood sprayed from his mouth."Impossible!" The cloaked man's eyes widened in shock, and his face twisted with disbelief.Moments ago, he had held the upper hand in their exchange. How had he been defeated so swiftly?Though the young man before him wielded a similar level of cultivation, his sheer combat strength was monstrous beyond comprehension.The cloaked man was hurled several feet away, landing roughly on the ground. He struggled to stand, and his face was now as pale as a ghost."Who are you?" he demanded."Judging by your expression, you've never even heard of me," Chase chuckled while shaking his head.He smirked and continued, "Not that it surprises me. The factions in the nether realm are tangled and chaotic. It's easy to impersonate me.""Impersonate?" The cloaked man laughed mockingly, his tone dripping with disdain. "You're overestimating yourself
Chase's pupils contracted sharply as he unleashed his Thunder Sword Technique, sending a barrage of sharp sword auras slicing through the attacking vines.These vines were unnaturally tough, and even his razor-sharp sword auras only left shallow marks. Eventually, after sacrificing a few drops of his vital essence, the vines were shattered and disintegrated.Chase's face was pale as he panted heavily.'This place is truly unsuitable for me to linger around. Even with a peak martial deity's body, which can withstand ordinary weapons, these vines are incredibly powerful. A moment of carelessness can prove fatal,' he thought with heightened vigilance.He sprinted along the edge of the forest without pausing.After running for an indeterminate distance, he finally escaped the danger and reached a small grove.Suddenly, a bone-chilling cold enveloped him. Chase's eyes narrowed in alarm. Spinning around, he raised his hand and struck backward.Two swords collided with a metallic scree
Chase's figure vanished into the darkness as he hid himself while scavenging for spoils of battle.He discovered two bottles of pills—one for healing wounds and one to enhance vitality and blood flow.'No wonder martial gods are so formidable; their treasures are truly remarkable,' he thought, his eyes lighting up as he swiftly collected everything."This place is no longer safe. Staying here will only attract more danger. I need to leave immediately," Chase murmured with a frown.His physical condition was poor, and lingering in this precarious area might invite stronger foes.…By the next morning, as the faint light of dawn spread across the sky, Chase stepped out from his hiding place.Despite not resting the previous night, he had successfully advanced to the peak of the martial deity realm."It's time to head to the Nefarious Deity Sect," he muttered. The thought was heavy in his mind as he let out a sigh."I had initially planned to save Quinn once my cultivation progre
"It's too late," Chase said while shaking his head, his gaze icy and devoid of any emotion."It's not like we're both martial gods here. I refuse to believe you can defeat me. Die!" the elder roared, unleashing his final, desperate technique.A dark aura enveloped the elder, his energy surging explosively. His clothes tore apart, revealing a body brimming with muscle. Each fiber of his being pulsed with a terrifying power.His speed skyrocketed, transforming him into a streak of darkness. He lunged at Chase in an instant with his palms clenched like hammers, aiming to smash Chase's skull.The clash was deafening. Chase grunted as he was sent flying with blood trickling from his mouth. His arms trembled, nearly rendered useless from the impact.Although he had begun to form a prototype of the Sword Soul, he was still a novice. He was far from being able to withstand a martial god's full assault."Ha! In the end, you still lost to me. I'm the true ruler here!" the elder bellowed wi
"Don't delude yourself," the elder snarled. "Even if I only have two or three years left to live, you, a mere piece of trash, can never shake me!"Chase narrowed his eyes, his mind racing for a way out of the dire situation.Suddenly, a vast and overwhelming aura engulfed the surrounding area, shaking the very fabric of the environment. The trees quivered violently as if bowing to an unstoppable force of destruction."This is bad. There's a martial god nearby!" Chase's expression grew grim.The aura was immense, as if the sky itself were collapsing. No matter where he tried to hide, escape seemed impossible.Reacting swiftly, Chase became a blur as his figure darted away like a fleeting shadow. He aimed to put as much distance as possible between himself and this overwhelming threat.Nonetheless, he could not get very far.A colossal hand appeared out of nowhere, blotting out the sky. It slammed down onto Chase's back with terrifying force, sending him hurtling through the air.
'Damn it! This guy's body is even tougher than mine!' the elder thought while trembling with fear.Chase seized the opportunity to deliver a devastating palm strike that sent the elder flying. Blood sprayed everywhere as the elder wailed in pain.Within moments, Chase had broken seven of his ribs, leaving him twitching on the ground, utterly incapacitated.'This old devil can't be killed just yet. If I devour his nether spirit, my cultivation will soar to new heights,' Chase thought coldly.Planting his foot firmly on the elder's head, he sneered, "Do you want to live, or would you rather die?"The elder's face turned ashen. As a notorious dark spirit cultivator, being crushed by someone he considered an insect was the ultimate humiliation."Don't even think about it!" he spat.Suddenly, a sinister, eerie wave of energy erupted from the elder's body.Chase's instincts kicked in, and he leaped back just in time.A thick, bloody aura burst forth, forcing Chase several steps back
Chase struggled to stand, but his legs gave way, and he collapsed back to the ground. His entire body was numb and drained of strength.The elder's ghostly fire was sinister, leaving him feeling hollow as though every ounce of power had been stripped from him.To make matters worse, the fire carried a potent toxin that was eroding his internal organs. Chase took several deep breaths, channeling his true essence throughout his body to expel the poison and mend his injuries. Sweat dotted his pale face as he fought to recover from the harrowing battle."Boy, hand over your techniques, and I'll spare your life!" The elder's voice was cold, his gaze menacing as he drew closer. "Your soul and physique are remarkable. If I refine you, I might even break through to the late-stage martial god realm!"The closer the elder approached, the stronger the sense of danger Chase felt. His true essence surged toward the spiritual wheel in his core as though his body was preparing for some kind of
As the elder raised his hand, intending to slap Chase across the face, Chase let out a cold snort and lifted his hand to meet the elder's strike.The sharp sound of impact echoed as Chase's palm collided with the elder's arm. Sparks flew, and the shockwave from the collision rippled outward, snapping nearby trees and scattering leaves into the air."What?" The elder's face betrayed his surprise. He had not expected a young man who had not even reached the martial god stage to block his attack.Chase smirked, his tone dripping with derision. "A rabble like you thinks you can take my life? What a ridiculous fantasy!"Suddenly, terrifying lightning energy erupted around Chase. Electric arcs crackled and danced, illuminating the area with an intense purple glow.Amidst the endless storm of thunder, a radiant pool of lightning appeared. Its every droplet condensed to perfection, brimming with explosive power."What magnificent thunder energy. I like it!" The elder's eyes gleamed with
"Quinn, I'll find you no matter who stands in my way!"Chase's gaze turned icy as he resolved to leave the area. However, just as he prepared to move, several imposing figures suddenly appeared before him."Your aura... You're not from the nether realm," remarked the leader. It was an elderly man with flowing silver hair and pale gray eyes.His entire body was enveloped in a faint, sinister mist, giving him an eerie and malevolent appearance. Meanwhile, flanking him on the left stood two younger disciples, each exuding a similar air of malice."Oh?" Chase raised an eyebrow in mild interest."I'm an elder of the Nefarious Deity Sect," the old man announced coldly. "I can sense the presence of an ethereal soul on you. Come with us at once!""An ethereal soul? Are you talking about ghosts?" Chase's eyes narrowed slightly.This group referred to the nether realm as something tangible. It appeared that the so-called nether realm was not just a myth but a real place.The concept of e