"Gareth, don't play dumb with me. Rest assured, since I'm here, I won't take action against him. I just want to discuss something," the White Tiger enforcer, Otis Wentworth, said angrily.Seeing this, Gareth's expression became more serious. He wiped away his fake smile. "What do you want with him?""We're giving him an opportunity. If he's willing to hand over the secret realm, the White Tiger is prepared to help him rebuild the Collins family. You know what a significant opportunity it would be for Chase to reestablish the Collins family in Capital City."These words made Gareth frown deeply."How ridiculous! Since when does the White Tiger have the authority to dictate whether the Collins family is rebuilt? Do you think the White Tiger can do as it pleases in Capital City? "Besides, Chase obtaining the secret realm essentially means Bactria has it. How dare the White Tiger, as one of Bactria's Four Arms, think about seizing it from Chase?"Gareth's rebuttal left the White Tig
Chase finally arrived at the Weber residence, which was a thousand-year-old estate.As Nikolai had said, Chase's presence went undetected by anyone. Yet, even with this advantage, Chase struggled to find his target. Although he was shown Taggart's location in the Salvatores' secret realm, the vastness of the Webers' residence made pinpointing the exact spot impossible from a mere glance.Along the way, Chase encountered several disciples of the Weber family but found no clear direction. After a while, he decided to change his approach.He followed one of the Webers' disciples, waiting until the person was alone before revealing himself and grabbing the disciple by the throat.Being within the Weber residence, the disciple never imagined an intruder would be there. Thus, he was taken completely by surprise, with his life instantly at Chase's mercy."I'll ask a question, and you'll answer. Otherwise, you'll meet your end," Chase threatened, his words laced with killing intent.Th
"Who am I? Ha! Haven't you been looking for me?" Chase taunted upon seeing Taggart in such a miserable state."You... You're Chase Collins! How dare you show up before me? You have a death wish!" Taggart finally recognized the familiar face.This lad was Chase, the enemy who had killed his sons and grandsons.Seeing his foe, Taggart charged forward in a rage."Bring it on!" Chase muttered, meeting the charge head-on. The two clashed instantly.The secret chamber lived up to its name, containing the violent confrontation without a hint of escaping. Despite his injuries, as a peak stage-nine martial lord, Taggart could still manage some strength.Even so, he had to suppress the Golden Voodoo Silkworm inside him, limiting his power to less than one-tenth of his peak. As a stage-three martial lord, Chase found himself struggling.After dozens of exchanges, Chase began to fall behind."Boy, are you stupid?" Lucas could not help but mock Chase."What do you mean, sir?""If your l
"Chase, what exactly do you want? You're deep inside the Weber residence. If you drag this out, you won't be able to escape. Once the Webers discover you, they won't spare you!"Taggart finally could not take it anymore. He realized Chase intended to wear him down to death."The Webers won't discover me. If they were going to, they would have by now. Haven't you noticed that no one has come despite all this time passing?" Chase replied coldly.Taggart was speechless. He remembered the peculiar nature of this secret chamber and understood that Chase was right. This chamber, which he had specifically chosen for its ability to mask presences, had now become his own trap.If this continued, he might really die here. The Golden Voodoo Silkworm inside him was already starting to stir.Realizing this, Taggart's eyes narrowed slightly. "Chase, do you really want to keep this up? If you leave now, I promise not to seek revenge on you. I'll even let go of the matter regarding what happened
If this continued, the self-destruction would likely not even produce sparks. Taggart stared at Chase with hatred."What the hell did you do?" he demanded.Chase yanked the dagger from Taggart's chest, and the blade flashed cold without a trace of blood.He untangled Taggart's hands from himself, not bothering to answer. There was no point explaining to a dead man.Within moments, Taggart's body rapidly withered. A gleaming golden bug leaped from the desiccated corpse, flying toward Chase. Even Chase was momentarily startled, fearing it might attack him.However, sensing a familiar aura on Chase, the Golden Voodoo Silkworm curled up in his palm without any resistance.Chase realized this was not the time to ponder the situation. He quietly opened the door, peered outside, and slipped away.He hastened toward the cottage, eager to reunite with Quinn now that he had the Golden Voodoo Silkworm. Half an hour later, he arrived at the cottage door."Miss Jones, open the door! I'm bac
With Chase's patient explanation, Quinn finally understood what had happened in the past few days."Lottie, help me tell Hannah that Quinn has fully recovered. Thank her for her care over the past few days. If she ever needs my help, I'll go through anything to repay her kindness," Chase instructed Lottie before he left with Quinn.Just after leaving the cottage, Chase received a call from Gareth."Do I really have to go?" Chase asked, only to be met with silence on the other end of the line. "Alright then." He sighed, hanging up.Quinn could not contain her curiosity. "What happened?" she asked.Chase did not hide anything from Quinn. "Gareth said that the Basalt Armor, a treasure of Basalt, has appeared in the Eastern Ocean. He wants me to go and retrieve it.""That's great news! Why are you hesitant?" Quinn asked."It's just that you've only just recovered..." Chase said, worry evident in his voice."I'm fully healed and even stronger now. Chase, I'll even go with you this
Even though Madam Snake was a marquis of martial arts powerhouse, there was nothing much she could do about it, which was why she came all the way to Capital City to find Quinn.She explained everything to Quinn.Quinn looked troubled after that."Do you need me to return to Silent Creek with you, Quinn?" Chase asked her."We can't delay the trip to Eastern Ocean, Chase. You should head there first. I can handle the issue in Silent Creek on my own. I won't be able to go to Eastern Ocean with you. I owe a great debt to Elder Black and I…"Quinn wanted to say more.However, Chase took her into his arms."I understand, Quinn. You don't need to explain anything to me."They hugged silently. Bianca and Madam Snake did not interrupt them as they quietly watched on.It was a long time before they finally separated."Chase, I might not be able to go along with you, but you can take Bianca." Quinn suddenly spoke up.Bianca suddenly heard her name being mentioned. She looked bewildere
Capital City was abuzz with the Webers going all out in action. Everyone was curious about the Webers' being so active until an insider revealed the reason.That was when everyone found out that they were doing this solely because of Chase."That Chase Collins is really daring to have barged into the Weber residence to murder. He should be severely punished.""Exactly. He has no respect for the influential families."Most of the influential families were on the Webers' side.Capital City was flipped upside down quickly, but even then, no one could find Chase. Even the woman with Chase had vanished."Looks like Chase Collins has escaped because he can't afford to offend the Webers.""That's right. I always thought Chase Collins was just a hothead. I didn't expect him to go into hiding when the Webers started searching for him."Someone gave their opinion.This went on for several days until it was confirmed that Chase was not in Capital City. It was only then that things starte
"Die! Burning Sky Demon Claw!" the cloaked man roared, thrusting his fingers toward Chase in mid-air.The void twisted, and a massive flaming handprint materialized. Its searing heat scorched the forest and raised the temperature to terrifying levels.Chase's eyes narrowed.The Burning Sky Demon Claw burned martial deity energy to unleash destructive power. If it struck flesh, even the hardest stone would melt away.Even so, Chase remained fearless. Gripping his sword aura, he leaped skyward, soaring toward the heavens and evading the strike."Hmm?"The cloaked man froze momentarily before letting out an angry grunt. He extended his palm again, this time channeling his entire reservoir of martial deity energy.A scream pierced the air as his right hand exploded into a cloud of blood mist.Chase, balancing on his sword aura, darted hundreds of feet away. His gaze locked on the cloaked man clutching his sword, and it carried a faint trace of mockery.The cloaked man clutched his
A thousand miles away from the ancient wilderness, a group of figures cloaked in black sat cross-legged beside a large stone."Sacred Emissary, I failed in my mission. Please punish me!" one of the martial gods knelt on one knee with his head bowed in shame.Another black-cloaked martial god also knelt, hesitating briefly before speaking, "Sacred Emissary, this man is merely an independent cultivator. Yet everyone we sent after him has failed. They couldn't even escape with their lives!""Useless!" A stern, aged voice resonated from the shadows.Moments later, a shadowy figure coalesced into the form of an elderly woman. She wore a gray dress that draped over her slender frame.Her white hair was meticulously arranged. Her gaunt face bore an unnatural pallor, and though her figure revealed traces of allure, it carried an air of deathly chill.She spoke with icy detachment, "So, are you both suggesting I handle this personally?""Sacred Emissary, forgive us!""We wouldn't dare!"
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