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
"Alright. You can leave now. Also, stop calling me 'honorable sir.' Just call me 'boss.'"Chase instructed Shea before getting him to leave.Even though the huge firefight between two of the biggest triads in Eastern Ocean was caused by Chase, he did not feel burdened by it at all. To put it simply, Eastern Oceanians were not people to him.…At a hot spring hotel on the other side of Ozark was Sonar Organization territory."There's an attack!" a voice shouted out loud.There was suddenly a group of men in black running into the hotel with guns in their hands.Gunfires were heard next.The gunfire finally ceased.There was a mess everywhere as the hotel was strewn with corpses.Even those who could still stand were covered with wounds.Mick Skoda was leaning against the wall as he coughed up blood."What the hell?! Has Yorels Organization gone crazy? How dare launch such a big attack on us? Do they think we're good-for-nothings?"Mick was the branch leader for Ozark's Sona
"What has this got anything to do with me?"Chase could not understand the woman in front of him. Why would she say all these in the arena?"Before that, allow me to share a secret with you. The male and female phoenixes were supposed to be one."Chase was about to say something when Yara interrupted him, "The Rising of the Phoenix is not only about enhancing power after rebirth; it's a process of a male turning into a female and vice versa."But since the Dragon and Phoenix Calamity, the Phoenix Deity is the only Phoenix Demon Saint left, and he lost his power from the Rising to switch genders. He's unable to recover to his original power as well."However, he predicted that someone would be able to break him out of his suffering while wading in the river of fate."Yara looked into Chase's eyes with a smile."Is that person… me?"Anyone could tell the answer at this point.Chase was aware of what Yara was trying to tell him, but he still found it unbelievable when he asked the
Chase was the only person qualified to judge if there was murderous intent as he was the opponent in the arena.When Yara played the flute, it sounded like a beautiful melody from above the Ninth Heaven at first. If one listened closely, one could identify the vague signs of murderous intent.Chase scoffed at this. He thought it to be childish for one to hide murderous intent that way.He did not know music at all, but even he could tell what Yara was doing. Yara was looking down on him by doing this.When Chase was about to make his move, he was suddenly pulled into an illusion by the opponent. Chase was on a floating cloud above the Ninth Heaven in the illusion. It was just as Carla had said.He was initially flustered. How was he going to defend himself against the next killing move with such a powerful technique?While he was gathering all the vital energy within him, a sweet, melodious voice was heard. "Please don't retaliate, Mr. Collins. I bear no ill will."A tall, slen
"History scrolls don't really help with my cultivation. They make me drowsy every time, so I don't read them," Ford continued explaining without holding back. It did not seem wrong to him.However, his words made an impression on those listening.Ford was able to pick up the dragon clan's mystical techniques after reading them once. He even claimed it was not necessary to read them a second time. Was he even human? Oh, wait. He was a dragon. Tiana stared at him, not knowing what to say next.The Saintess of Emerald Lake Holy Land had not only fought with her talents yesterday but also with her hard work.When Tiana first entered Emerald Lake Holy Land, her master told her that her talents were upper-middle at best. She was considered extremely lucky to be accepted to the sect.Emerald Lake Holy Land was one of the top five sects in this world. It was second only to Sky Dragon Holy Land among the Four Holy Lands. Every disciple was the cream of the crop.Tiana grabbed attention t
Yara placed his flute to his lips and warned Chase, "I'll be making my move, Mr. Collins.""Please go ahead." Chase waved his hand casually and indicated for Yara to go ahead.It was the third round, and everyone at this stage was not to be underestimated. A powerhouse with a musical instrument for a weapon was rare. Chase looked forward to exchanging hands with him.The melodious sound of the flute was soon heard. All of the spectators could feel the atmosphere become more relaxed."Why is this Musical Technique non-lethal?""This can't be right. How did Yara Fries get into the third round? There's nothing formidable about this piece of music.""Is there anyone here who can explain?""He used his flute as a weapon in the previous rounds and knocked out his opponents with a couple of moves. He didn't play any music then.""Is he giving leeway to the opponent?""Could he be hinting at the opponent with his music that they're soulmates? They might end up being taken with each oth
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