"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
Though surprised by these words, Hamish was not entirely shocked.After all, he knew most of the experts in Eastern Ocean, and the sudden appearance of a young, powerful stranger could only mean he was a foreigner.He just had not expected his emperor to go so far as to contact an outsider to eliminate his family."No, I didn't actively reach out to anyone. It was all coincidence, wasn't it, Chase... Basalt's Collins?" the emperor said, suddenly turning his focus to Chase and revealing his name."He's Basalt's Collins from Bactria? The one who killed several of our empire's Celestial Masters? Wasn't Basalt's Collins rumored to be only at the true master level? How did he become so powerful?" Even Hamish was shocked.This young man was actually the infamous Basalt's Collins from Bactria!"Do you know me?" Chase asked."As the ruler Eastern Ocean, how could I not know of the world-renowned Basalt's Collins? So, how was your journey through our empire? Eventful enough?" the emperor
Chase was greatly surprised by these words.He had certainly heard of the Eight-Span Mirror. It was one of the three legendary treasures in Eastern Ocean mythology.While Chase could accept that Eastern Oceans possessed treasures, the existence of the Eight-Span Mirror seemed far too incredible. It was rumored to be one of the three divine artifacts used in the creation of Eastern Ocean."No, this can't be possible. This isn't real!"Seemingly shocked beyond belief, Hamish kept muttering to himself, refusing to accept this reality.The blessed spot he thought was under his control turned out to be fake. From the very beginning, it had all been a deception. Anyone subjected to such trickery would find it unbearable.It suddenly made sense why the emperor was not afraid of the rule-enforcing power of the blessed spot. Not to mention why he was so nonchalant about everything in High Heaven Plains, and why he went to such lengths to ensure Hamish entered High Heaven Plains.All of t
The tentacles had wrapped entirely around Hamish's body.The monstrous shadow shrank at an exaggerated speed, then vanished from this world.Who was that? Chase wondered, completely bewildered.Something had dared to rescue Hamish right in front of the emperor.The emperor's expression darkened.He stared at the spot where the shadowy monster disappeared, lost in thought for a long time.After a while, the emperor finally remembered the three people still present—Chase and the Sands brothers.The recent event seemed to have shaken the emperor's composure. He now only wanted to quickly dispose of Chase."Basalt's Collins, it's your turn now. I know you have the divine turtle. Hand it over, and I'll leave your corpse intact."As for the Sands brothers, the emperor never even mentioned them. In his eyes, they were merely insignificant insects who were not worth acknowledging.Chase responded to the emperor with a sneer.Seeing this, the emperor waved his hand. A force of annihi
The emperor finally started panicking.The Eight-Span Mirror was his greatest asset.If even the Eight-Span Mirror was so fragile before the divine turtle, was he not in grave danger?Realizing this, the emperor's expression changed dramatically."Divine artifact, you say? It's just a high-quality magical treasure," the divine Black Turtle scoffed disdainfully.Hearing this, the emperor waved his hand again. Instantly, a dazzling light enveloped his entire body.The blinding radiance filled the entire space, causing Chase to squint involuntarily.The divine Black Turtle also reacted similarly.Then, the blinding light suddenly exploded.When Chase and the divine Black Turtle opened their eyes, they found the world around them had changed drastically.They were now in the void above Forage Mountain's peak. The mountain's anti-flight barrier caused them to fall continuously.As they fell, the space around the divine Black Turtle began to collapse, as if reality itself was tryi
Hamish said confidently, "The emperor thought he had accounted for everything, but there are many things in this world beyond calculation, like the deity here.""Deity?" Chase asked, feeling puzzled."Yes, a deity. The god enshrined by the Trevors for generations—the Great Octa Serpent. We're in its mouth right now," Hamish declared proudly.At that moment, the divine Black Turtle's disdainful voice echoed in Chase's mind, "What deity? It's just the little crawler, Shale Lowry. That so-called dragon you faced earlier was his offspring."Shale Lowry?Even hearing the name startled Chase. This was another creature from mythology."Don't worry. Back in Bactria, he was just a low-level beast. Imagine that. After being expelled from Bactria, he's now called a deity in Eastern Ocean," the divine Black Turtle scoffed."Shale was originally a beast from Bactria and got kicked out?" Chase asked curiously."Yes. During a great chaos, he recklessly slaughtered ordinary people. My brother
"Greetings, Lord Shale!" The moment the man appeared, Hamish hurriedly knelt in reverence.The man ignored Hamish and walked straight to Chase.Chase sensed that although there seemed to be nothing in front of him, he could clearly see the figure."Who are you?" Chase asked, despite already having a guess.The figure did not answer Chase's question. He just stared at Chase for a while before speaking."Call it out. I know it's here."Chase understood that this man considered it beneath him to converse with Chase directly. He accepted this, given that the being was a creature of myth.Chase opened the Dragon Vein Secret Realm.The human form of the divine Black Turtle stepped out of the secret realm, appearing directly in front of the black-clad man."It really is you, Black Turtle!" the black-clad man exclaimed excitedly as soon as the divine Black Turtle appeared.What had been mere speculation before was now confirmed. Seeing the divine Black Turtle with his own eyes, Shale
"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.