"Those people out there belong to East Capital's most powerful family, the Trevors. The man at the door is the next-in-line to inherit the Trevors, Hatch Trevor!"This was how powerful the successor to the most powerful family in East Capital was?He was not really considered much.Chase could sense from his consciousness that Hatch was just a stage-eight marquis of martial arts.What could have given him the confidence to say something like that?"Come on, let's go out!" Chase said calmly.Aaron was shocked."Basalt's Collins, this is the most powerful family in East Capital. We shouldn't face them head-on. Let's escape from the back door.""That won't be necessary. We'll take the front door. You can walk in front of me."Chase was adamant about this.Aaron had no choice but to walk in front while Chase watched him closely.At the door, Hatch watched as the door opened slowly."You're finally willing to show yourself, Master Payne. I thought you would choose to continue hi
Even though the emperor had bestowed the title of Heavenly Master to Aaron, there was still nothing he could do when facing a Celestial Master."How dare you try to lie your way out of this? Who could it be but you? There are so many people watching here. You were the only one who entered this house. Who else could it be? The lackey behind you?"Hatch spoke up again when the independent cultivators did not believe his words. Aaron was silenced the moment Hatch mentioned that no one else had entered the Jameson residence."You should look at this from a logical point of view, Mr. Trevor. It really wasn't me. I'm not powerful enough to do this. I came here because I heard Celestial Master Jameson had gotten his hands on a treasure from Holy Mountain. I wanted to ask his permission to head there with him one day to try my luck as well." Aaron tried his best to explain his reason for being there, but Hatch did not care. If Aaron continued talking, there was no telling how this would t
"Yeah! Didn't he go into the Jameson residence with Master Payne? How dare a lackey like him make such a brag? Isn't he afraid of becoming a laughingstock?"Everyone started to make sarcastic remarks after being momentarily stunned.Even Hatch wanted to make a sarcastic comment but was worried about the hidden powerful presence, so he held back his anger."Get out of here, you rascal. I'm only here to face Master Payne. This has nothing to do with anyone else. Get lost if you know what's good for you. Otherwise, Eastern Ocean will have no place for you if you offend the Trevors!"Hatch spoke out coldly as he tried to convince Chase to leave quietly.Chase was speechless. No one believed his honesty these days.He had no choice but to emphasize once more, "It really was me."Chase had no inhibition in Eastern Ocean. The Eastern Oceanians were not people to him. If things escalated, all he needed to do was kill them all.He emphasized this once more, and Hatch finally lost his te
"That… That isn't possible! No! I must be dreaming."Chase's power surpassed everyone present, but he quietly released his domain just to be on the safe side.Marquises of martial arts like the ones in front of Chase could not withstand a power like this. Despite having dozens of them, they turned into a mist of blood in an instant by Chase.Dozens of them became bloody mist in the air. Anyone who saw this sight could not take it.The first to break down was Hatch.He was the only one among the dozens of people who had survived it.It was not because he was powerful but because Chase had specifically kept him alive. He wanted information from Hatch.Chase knew that Hatch must know quite a lot as he had been lying in wait outside the Jameson residence for a long time.Hatch looked like he had seen a ghost as he stared at Chase in disbelief.The young man in front of him was telling the truth. Hatch had seen with his own eyes how that strange power surged from the young man and
Chase could not be bothered with them.He asked the question to Hatch again."Talk! Where is he? Tell me, and I'll spare your life!""His Majesty is in my home. He…"Before Hatch could finish his sentence, he suddenly exploded and turned into a mist of blood."You killed him? He's the successor to the Trevors!" Aaron exclaimed in shock."Does it matter that I killed him?"Chase stood amid the bloody mist as he replied coldly.Aaron did not dare say another word.Chase was right. He had already killed so many people. What did it matter if he killed Hatch? The Trevors would never let Chase off even if he showed mercy to Hatch.Aaron never expected he would end up on the same side as Chase.It could be because Chase had saved him several times before.Even though he was now forced to be on Chase's side, Aaron did not reject the idea. He even felt a little lucky about this."Where should we go next, Basalt's Collins?"Aaron asked Chase the question."We're going to the Trevo
How was that possible? Hatch was already a stage-eight marquis of martial arts, and he was from the younger generation. It was impossible that there were no martial lords among the Trevors.Chase searched the entire manor with his consciousness, but there was no sign of any martial lord.He walked directly toward the person closest to being a martial lord.The person who appeared before Chase was an old man who looked like he had one foot in the grave. He did not react to Chase's appearance. The old man was walking with a walking cane behind a younger man, looking like he was an attendant for the young man.That was when the young man spotted Chase suddenly appearing.He looked shocked."Be careful, Mr. Hayden."Most of the marquises of martial arts by Hayden's side suddenly went into a panic at Chase's appearance, and they surrounded Hayden protectively.Hayden pushed them aside and went forward to face Chase."Who are you?"Chase ignored Hayden and focused on the strongest
"W-What do you want? Are you really going to kill me?"Hayden began to panic.Chase said nothing. Who would bother talking to a dead man? He went straight toward Hayden.He must have looked quite frightening because Hayden could not help backing away."Someone! Kill him!"Many of Hayden's men risked their lives to attack Chase at his order.However, they took only a few steps before the expressions on their faces froze and they turned into blood mist instantly. This happened to one man, two men, and subsequently, three and four men in one go.Hayden had never seen such a thing before and backed away in fear. He kept shouting for help, "Someone! Save me!"Dignity no longer mattered when faced with life and death.Hayden no longer cared about his image. All he wanted was to survive.That was when the frail-looking man with the walking cane finally spoke up."Young man, this is the Trevor residence. The Trevors are the most powerful family in East Capital. It's not easy for you
Chase's consciousness was pulled into the Dragon Vein Secret Realm when the red bubble suddenly appeared.It looked insignificant, but its sudden appearance already had it on the top of the three other bubbles. It even looked like the red bubble was lording over the other three spaces.The divine Black Turtle had been cultivating when he was jolted awake."What are you doing, young man?"He stared at it for a while before finally speaking out with a grim expression.Chase looked bewildered as well."I… I have no idea what happened. This thing suddenly appeared right after I achieved a breakthrough in my cultivation.""What? Are you telling me that this realm appeared just because you achieved a minor breakthrough?"Even the divine Black Turtle was in disbelief.The energy was converging into realm energy. Even if Chase were a martial lord powerhouse, this was just too much."What kind of monster are you, young man?"The divine Black Turtle was utterly astonished.Chase real
"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