The Dragon Abyss Sword formed into a fragment of a shadow. There was a long flash, and it killed dozens of men in an instant.This extraordinary sight convinced Mick that the young man was no kidding.He was a legendary martial artist!Not only was he powerful, but he also owned a mysterious treasure. If Mick could get his hands on it, it would grant him greater power.Mick got excited at this thought."Open fire! Kill him!" Mick ordered right away.Even a martial artist would be riddled with holes at such a close distance.Once this man from Bactria died, the weapon would belong to Mick.Mick thought about this gleefully.The next second, bullets came flying.Chase waved his hand, and a light screen appeared right in front of him.A true master of martial arts was able to stop bullets with true energy while a marquis of martial arts was able to stop ordinary missiles. A martial lord could even evade an attack from nuclear weapons.What could normal bullets do to Chase?Al
However, Shea knew very well that all this was possible only because of the man before him."I'll hand everything over to you now," Chase instructed before disappearing in a flash.He next appeared in the presidential suite of the hotel."Are you alright, Master Collins?"Bianca quickly went toward him when she saw Chase had returned.Just as she was about to get near Chase, she suddenly stopped."What's wrong?" Chase asked when he saw this."Mr. Collins, it… feels like a lot of killing and bloodshed has happened to you. It's frightening!" Bianca was stammering.How did she know?Chase wondered about this.She did not see what had happened at the back. If she had not seen it, she would not be able to know how many people he had killed."Her Dragon Song Physique is starting to awaken. The killing intent on you has lost control after you killed so many people. It's only normal that she's able to see it. "Now that her Dragon Song Physique has started to awaken, she'll die in
In the dead of night, there was a knock on the door.Chase, sensing who was outside, immediately knew it was Bianca."Bianca, what's the matter?" he asked without opening the door.At that moment, Chase was still enveloped in strong murderous intent and didn't want to face her directly.However, his hesitation made Bianca even more concerned. She thought something might be wrong with him and quickly asked, "Mr. Collins, are you alright?""I'm fine. Don't worry," Chase reassured her, thinking that would be the end of it.To his surprise, Bianca paced back and forth outside the door a few times before mustering the courage to speak, "Mr. Collins, you can come to my room anytime you want. I'll be waiting for you!"Chase was momentarily stunned by her words before he explained, "Ms. Cooper, really, there's no need to worry. I'm fine."I just killed a lot of Eastern Oceanians today, so my murderous intent is a bit out of control. It's the red mist you saw earlier."It doesn't affec
A woman who was being manhandled by men in black suits shouted loudly, "Let me go!"The men ignored her and tossed her out of the mall without hesitation."How dare you?! Do you even know who I am? I'm the heir of the Orienta family, and you dare treat me like this? You must have a death wish!" Another young man, dressed only in pants and bare-chested, was dragged out by the men in black.He had been trying on clothes when he was suddenly thrown out.The sight enraged the young man immediately invoked his family name. The Orienta family was a notable force in Ozark, but the men in black remained indifferent and unceremoniously threw him out of the mall."You... Who the hell are you people? How dare you behave like this in broad daylight? Do you really think the law doesn't apply to you? Just wait until I get my grandfather involved!" The young man, who was still on the ground, threatened to call his family."Yorels Organization has business here. Leave now," one of the men in bla
Inside Gillard Mall, which had been completely cleared out, store owners gathered in small groups. They were curious about the identity of the incoming visitors."Who could be so important that they cleared out the entire mall?" one store owner wondered."I heard big shots from Yorels Organization are coming here to shop. If they stop by my store, I might make a fortune!" another replied, aware that such VIPs rarely cared about prices."Get real. Your store only sells trendy brands. There's no way someone like that would be interested. My store is more their style," someone else quickly countered.At that moment, Chase and Bianca entered the mall, instantly drawing the attention of every store owner. They all stared in disbelief."Are they the mysterious big shots from Yorels Organization? How can they be so young?" they murmured among themselves.They had assumed that anyone at the helm of Yorels Organization would be at least in their 40s or 50s, if not older.The idea that su
Seeing the two seated in the front car, Chase quietly whispered to Bianca, "Be careful later."When Chase had assessed Julep earlier, he unexpectedly noticed that not far from them, there was another true master present.Since this individual had not revealed themselves, Chase immediately understood that they were not aligned with Yorels Organization. He did not dwell on it further but advised Bianca to stay alert.The vehicles started moving toward Yorels Organization's headquarters in East Capital. As expected, the unidentified true master began following them as soon as their cars started.As the convoy picked up speed, so did the trailing vehicle, maintaining a close pursuit.After a short while, Julep, who was in the leading car, seemed to realize they were being followed. Perhaps due to Yorels Organization's dominant status in East Capital, Julep brazenly ordered the car to stop in the middle of the road.He then stepped out, standing directly in the street and waiting for
"So what if I did?" Chase responded calmly."At least you're admitting to it. In that case, you'll be buried with my Sonar Organization!" With that declaration, Eli was ready to strike when Julep suddenly stepped forward, subtly positioning himself between Eli and Chase."Eli, are you sure you want to take on both of us? Even though you're a powerful late-stage true master of martial arts and I can't fight you one-on-one, if I team up with him, you won't come out unscathed."I advise you to back off now, or the consequences won't be something you alone can handle," Julep warned.Eli laughed mockingly. "Julep, are you joking around with me? Do you really think true masters are as simple as that? This kid is so young—barely a true master. At best, he's only reached the first or second stage. Do you really want to fight me for him?"Julep was momentarily stunned by Eli's words. He knew Eli was right. Even if he joined forces with this young man, they wouldn't stand a chance against E
Eli's hand chop descended swiftly, but just three inches from Chase's head, it was blocked by a pale cyan-colored barrier.Chase remained expressionless, coldly staring at Eli."You have some kind of treasure on you?" Eli assumed that the barrier was a protective artifact on Chase.Seeing his attack fail, he shouted, "Hidden Mist Technique!"A puff of green smoke flashed, and Eli vanished from sight."To think that Eli had to resort to the Hidden Mist Technique... The treasure on this kid must be something extraordinary. But it's over now. Our nation's Hidden Mist Technique is unmatched. "This kid might have blocked a direct attack, but under the mist, where the assault is undetectable, he's done for," Julep muttered in astonishment from the sidelines.He had originally thought that Eli would take down Chase with a single strike, but he had not expected Chase to block the seemingly fatal blow with his protective artifact.Chase did not fully understand what this so-called Hidd
"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