There was nothing Chase could do as Lilith had already left.He stood there in a daze before remembering something. He knew someone in Eastern Ocean—Aaron Payne!It was the true master of martial arts he had released from Basalt's headquarters.This was the time Chase needed him.Chase's consciousness spread out.He had placed a restrictive mechanism on Aaron, and now that he was on Eastern Ocean grounds, all he needed was to use some effort and it would be easy to locate Aaron.However, despite reaching out with his consciousness, Chase could not sense the restrictive mechanism.This was bad.Chase had no choice but to take Bianca to the hotel first.Their accommodation was not up to hotel standards at all.To be exact, it was more like a motel.Such motels were easy to find everywhere in Eastern Ocean.Chase found a few such accommodations every few steps.Even though Chase did not understand Eastern Oceanian, he found it strange that he could read most of the signboards
Customer was king, and this owner understood it."This meal comes to a total of a hundred thousand," the owner said casually."What? A hundred thousand for just a few dishes? This is daylight robbery."Bianca exclaimed in shock before Chase could say anything."It's the pricing for you. This meal usually costs only ten thousand, young lady. You might not be aware of this, but we don't encourage food wastage in Eastern Ocean. You didn't touch your food at all, which is why I'm charging you a hundred thousand. The 90,000 is considered your fine."The owner said to them coldly."You did this on purpose," Bianca said angrily."It's fine."Chase held back Bianca, who wanted to continue arguing. He put some Eastern Oceanian currency he had previously changed onto the bar.He pulled Bianca to leave the restaurant.That was when an Eastern Oceanian seated at the side thought Chase to be a weakling.He began to make fun of Chase."What dumb people they are. People from Bactria are s
Now, Chase did not stop there and swung his kick toward the Eastern Oceanian next.A loud sound was heard.The bones of the Eastern Oceanian broke loudly.Chase finally asked, "Do you know what a true master of martial arts is?""Damn it! Why would you bully ordinary people like us if you're a true master of martial arts?"The Eastern Oceanian lay on the floor with blood flowing down his mouth.Everyone in the restaurant did not dare stay any longer at this sight and ran out of there. The only person left was the Eastern Oceanian's friend, who stood at the side not knowing whether to stay or leave."Weren't you the one who taunted me?" Chase asked with a snigger."If you had told me you were a true master of martial arts, why would I taunt someone like you from Bactria?""It sounds like I'd deserve to be taunted if I weren't a true master."The Eastern Oceanian stayed silent.After a while, he continued babbling stubbornly, "Damn you. Don't think that you can throw your weig
The man did not dare object to Chase's request, but he was speechless when Chase wanted to be taken to East Capital."What's wrong?"Chase asked the question when he saw the man looking unwilling. "Honorable sir, the Yorels Organization has a rule. No one is allowed to go to East Capital without the permission of our leaders. We have many members, after all, and if we leave just like that, our motives can be easily misunderstood."The man explained the situation to Chase.Chase thought this sounded reasonable.After all, Eastern Ocean did not have a dense population."Then bring me to your branch instead."Since the man in front of him could not make any important decisions, Chase would find someone who could.The Eastern Oceanian did not dare to reject Chase's request. He led Chase and Bianca out of the restaurant to a hot spring hotel."What is this place, Shea?"Chase looked at the huge signboard at the entrance. It said Ozark Hot Spring Hotel.He found out the Eastern
There was one main path that led to every hot spring, and it was a long, winding path.Chase took a glance and saw that there were dozens of hot springs in front of him.It was close to night at the time. That might be why most of the hot springs were empty.Chase tested the spring water with his hand. It was nice and warm. They were really hot springs. There might be something unusual under all of these hot springs, though.Shea noticed what Chase was doing and could tell that Chase was interested in the hot springs.He spoke up right away, "Honorable sir, the hot spring where the branch leader is would be the best one here. If you're interested, you can try it out." "Oh, really?"Chase showed his interest when he heard this.He needed to see the branch leader anyway, and he decided to take the opportunity to find out what was special about the hot springs.It was not long before Shea led Chase to the end of the path.There was a hot spring that could fit four to five peopl
"Stop right there. Where do you think is? Do you think you can come and go as you please?" Jimmy gave a look to his men after saying this. The men in black went to each side of Chase to stop him."Shea is a small gang leader with Yorels Organization. Even if he were a normal member, you wouldn't be able to force him into anything with just one word. Tell me the price you're willing to pay for this."Jimmy said this with full confidence.He had expected this.This man from Bactria was already retreating the moment he saw Jimmy."I can pay him a tourist guide fee," Chase replied nonchalantly.He had requested Shea to take him to East Capital, which was similar to what a tourist guide would do. It was enough to make it up to Shea with the payment.If this were some other place, he would have already beaten these people up for offending him."Are you kidding me? Do you think we look like people who need money?" Jimmy was angered by Chase's reply."What do you want?" Chase asked.
"Hahah! You have guts! You're the first person who dares challenge Yorels Organization in Ozark. Men!"Jimmy shouted an order.A bunch of men in black appeared around them. It looked like there were at least a hundred of them at a glance.Each of them had a gun in their hand.Chase had heard before that loyalty and integrity were important values in Eastern Ocean, especially among triads. It looked like it was true.He was tightly surrounded in a blink of an eye."Now, do you still have the courage to say what you did? I'd be very impressed if you repeated your words now," Jimmy said.A hundred men opened up a path for Jimmy.He had a curved longsword in his hand as he got closer to Chase. Everyone thought that Chase did not dare to fight back."Mr. Fields, it wouldn't be great if he's killed. He's from Bactria, after all," Shea tried to talk Jimmy out of it as he followed behind Jimmy."It doesn't matter where he's from. Do you know how many people from Bactria have died in
The gunshots continued for quite a while.Someone finally called out for a ceasefire.Everyone eventually stopped firing when that person spoke.Even then, a few among the hundred men were hurt in the crossfire, and three died from the rain of bullets.There were more than a hundred guns, and it would be impossible that anyone would come out of this safe with such a close distance firing.They stared at the huge black ball in front of them, which was made of bullets.Someone spoke up."Is he dead?""I have no idea.""You… Yeah, you! Go up there and check if that man is dead!"Someone went up and began to move the bullets away with the tip of the gun muzzle.That was when something happened.Chase smiled and said softly."It's my turn now."The bullets turned to face everyone else as they shot toward where they came from.They moved faster than when the shots were fired.Screams were heard everywhere.Less than three seconds later, it was silent everywhere.There was n
"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