Anyone who was able to cultivate in High Heaven Plains was not an outsider. The Trevor family member did not hide this and explained the situation.The man who heard this began to look serious when he heard the explanation.It was no wonder that the Trevors were the most powerful family in East Capital. It was because they possessed this mystical technique.Chase was surprised to see Wendall injure himself to form the blood saber.There had to be something strange about this blood saber.However, he did not have time to consider this. Chase decided to fight Wendall first. He formed into a sword flash once more and made a fierce attack.It was only one attack, and a strange look appeared on Chase's face.If he did not sense the situation wrong…Just now…It must have…He decided to conduct another attack just to be sure.Chase sped forward once more.The Dragon Abyss Sword in his hand exchanged an attack with Wendall's blood saber.It was right after that clang that Chase c
"It looks like you've clearly made early preparations, Trevor. Unfortunately, you still came crawling back here." The emperor maintained his composed demeanor, unfazed by Hamish after seeing through his intentions.As he faced the emperor's overconfidence, Hamish could not understand the source of his composure.Nevertheless, Hamish still said coldly, "This isn't just Your Majesty's High Heaven Plains. It's also the Trevors' High Heaven Plains. Almost everyone in this blessed spot is from the Trevor clan. You have no advantage here, Your Majesty.""Is that so? Do you think you can stop me? Or any of these useless people?" The emperor dismissed Hamish and everyone else with contempt.As they conversed, the battle in front of the palace neared its end. Hamish realized he needed to act quickly to save his brother.With no time to spare, he roared, "Get out of my way!"His aura exploded, temporarily pushing the emperor back.In a flash, Hamish moved toward the battlefield. Even then
"Not at all. Like you, I'm seeing this man for the first time," the emperor explained."Then why does Your Majesty protect him so?""I'm naturally pleased to see someone helping me deal with your subordinates.""So from the start, Your Majesty intended to eliminate us Trevors?""I'll say it again; as long as you don't act, neither will I."The emperor stood before Hamish. Even with Hamish's aura fully unleashed, displaying the might of a stage-nine martial lord of martial arts, the emperor remained unfazed.He did not leak even a hint of his own aura, appearing as an ordinary person calmly observing Hamish.Faced with the composed emperor, Hamish simply could not gauge his true strength. Though the emperor blocked his path, Hamish realized that even without his personal involvement, the dozen or so martial lords from the Trevor clan could subdue Chase if given time. Afterward, they could unite against the emperor with better odds.With this in mind, Trevor suppressed his ange
"It's you!" Stephen exclaimed in surprise upon seeing the two."You know them?" Chase asked telepathically.Stephen quickly explained, "They're brothers. The older one is Enoch, and the younger one is Epoch. Both of them are stage-four martial lords of martial arts, and they're quite famous on Forage Mountain."They're considered the uncrowned kings of the mountain's forests as they have most of the rules there. I never expected they'd secretly follow us into High Heaven Plains.""Brothers? Which family are they from?" Chase inquired as the two joined the battle."They don't belong to any famous family. That's why they've stayed on Forage Mountain. Otherwise, they'd already be part of one of East Capital's renowned families. We just call them the Sands brothers."Chase understood now. The brothers' arrival changed the situation significantly, reducing the pressure on him. Of the dozen or so pursuers, four were now occupied by the Sands brothers.Olaf and Stephen's group held off
A blessed spot? Who exactly was this young man? The emperor silently remained cautious, wary that his using this person's power to eliminate the Trevors might backfire.Though the secret realm was broken, forcing Chase to temporarily withdraw it to recover, his gains were substantial.He had eliminated six of the nine, leaving only one at stage three, one at stage four, and one at stage five. The situation had reversed dramatically.The three survivors gathered as their expressions turned grim. Even the dullest among them realized they were no match for Chase together. Instead of pursuing him, they turned to flee toward their clansmen, splitting up as they ran.Unable to chase all three, Chase focused on the strongest—the stage-five martial lord. With his sword in hand, he gave pursuit.Seeing Chase ignore the others and focus on him, the stage-five expert cursed his luck. He sped toward the distant sky, attempting to lead Chase away from the battlefield.If Chase followed, the
Chase's target was clear. It was the two already wounded by Stephen's self-destruction."You insolent brat! Don't you dare!" Hamish finally lost his composure. He watched as the Trevors, initially in a dominant position, were now decimated. If he continued to stand by, only few would remain.With a furious roar, Hamish surged upward, intending to engage Chase."Trevor, are you truly disregarding my command as your emperor?" A calm voice rang out as the emperor appeared before Hamish, blocking his path.Though the emperor exuded no imposing aura, Hamish knew his strength was far from ordinary. However, Hamish did not need to best the emperor now. He just had to evade him to save his clansmen.With this in mind, Trevor attempted to dodge mid-air, trying to shake off the emperor. Yet the emperor stuck to him like a shadow, appearing before Hamish at every turn.Seeing the emperor seemingly predict his every move, Hamish's expression darkened. He had underestimated the emperor, who
"I ask you, Trevor. You're already the head of the most powerful family in East Capital. Why do you continue such behavior? What are you ultimately trying to achieve?"Hearing the emperor's words, Hamish was momentarily stunned."Your Majesty, are you suggesting I harbor thoughts of rebellion?""Isn't that the case? Why else would you gather all the talent Eastern Ocean? I see that you clearly want to advance further and take my position.""I truly have no such intention, Your Majesty. You misunderstand me.""Whether you have this intention now is no longer important. In any case, the mighty Trevors have now ceased to exist from East Capital. We've already reached this point, so whatever you say now is too late.The emperor spoke, either believing Hamish's words or having already made his decision to simply move on. He frankly mentioned the Trevors' downfall.As soon as these words were uttered, Chase, who was hearing from afar, was shocked.From what he knew, the emperor and H
"What are you trying to say?" the emperor asked calmly."Your Majesty, since you've shown no benevolence to the Trevors, don't blame me for being disloyal. In High Heaven Plains, I am a god!" Hamish declared, spreading his arms wide.The entire High Heaven Plains began to shake violently. The magnificent palace crumbled, turning into ruins in an instant.After the palace collapsed, beams of light rose from the rubble, connecting the earth to the sky.Hamish opened his arms as if welcoming something. The next moment, his body floated into the air.Without any visible true energy fluctuation, he rose toward the light beams, which seemed to welcome their master.In moments, the beams merged into one, enveloping Hamish completely."Haha! Your Majesty, did you know that High Heaven Plains was under my control even before this palace was built? The previous palace was constructed solely to deceive you. Even with all your calculations, you couldn't have foreseen this." Hamish laughed
"Enough talk—kill him!" the black-clad youth barked sharply.The siblings attacked together without hesitation, aiming their combined strikes at Chase. Their coordination was flawless, and their assaults were relentless."Get lost!" Chase coldly retorted, his sword flashing in two arcs that severed their spears. With a swift turn of his blade, he forced them back several steps."Who are you people?"Their sinister and oppressive air sent chills down Chase's spine, and his eyes gleamed with killing intent.The siblings were incredibly powerful. Even at his peak, Chase would have struggled against them. Now, drained of energy, he could only hold his ground through sheer willpower. Meanwhile, the cloaked man from earlier had fled at the first sign of danger, vanishing without a trace."Heh, you'll find out soon enough after we kill you!"The black-clad youth sneered before launching himself forward. His palms radiated waves of crimson energy, crashing toward Chase like a tide of
"No, this is impossible! How could I lose to an ant like you?"The cloaked man roared as he struggled to stand, but suddenly, a sharp pain surged from his chest, spreading through his entire body."What is this? What did you do to me?" The cloaked man's expression turned pale with panic."You should be grateful. I just mastered a new sword technique. Otherwise, you'd already be dead, pierced through the throat by my blade."Chase's eyes gleamed coldly. The previous strike had already pierced the man's heart, missing a fatal blow by mere inches."Damn it!" the cloaked man howled in fury.He attempted to channel his martial deity energy to heal himself but was horrified to discover that his energy core had been drained dry. He could not gather any strength."Looks like I've won." A clear, triumphant laugh echoed beside them."You've won. Take what you came for and spare my life," the cloaked man muttered after a long pause, sighing in defeat.As his words fell, Chase gradually r
"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.