After the emperor spoke calmly, Chase immediately felt as if he were going up against the entire blessed spot. An unimaginable, terrifying pressure bore down on him, causing his bones to crack and creak.It seemed that only by prostrating himself on the ground, just as the emperor had suggested, could Chase relieve this immense pressure.Despite his bones beginning to fracture, Chase stood firm, his gaze growing more determined. It was filled with the intent to kill. Despite his profound strength, the emperor could not help but feel uneasy under Chase's unwavering stare. With a mere thought, the emperor made the pressure vanish.As soon as the pressure lifted, Chase felt a sense of relief, followed by overwhelming weakness.He began to stumble backward, nearly collapsing from exhaustion."Chase!" Quinn, who stood behind him, quickly caught Chase's faltering body. Her eyes were filled with concern."Basalt's Collins, I'm giving you one more chance. Think carefully before you ans
Trapped and unable to escape, the emperor unleashed the full extent of his lifetime's power. In an instant, his strength surged beyond the limits of a martial lord. It was reaching the level of a martial sovereign, with his power still on the rise."Hmph, I let you escape once in my presence. Do you think I'll let you escape a second time?" The divine Black Turtle paid no heed to the overwhelming surge of power. It lifted a claw and struck toward the emperor's body."No!" A tragic cry echoed throughout the blessed spot as the emperor's body disintegrated before Chase's eyes.As the divine Black Turtle's massive claw passed through, it did not leave an earth-shattering explosion. The emperor was simply reduced to ashes.Chase realized this was because the divine Black Turtle's power far exceeded his own, making it difficult for him to grasp the true nature of what had happened.After obliterating the emperor with a single swipe, the divine Black Turtle reverted to his human for
As for the fake emperor and Joel, who were hiding in the shadows, they stood frozen. They stared blankly at the spot where the palace once stood."M-My palace!" the fake emperor lamented, still mourning the sudden disappearance of his palace.However, Joel was thinking differently. The young leader had entered the palace. Now, with the palace gone, it seemed like the perfect time for revenge.If he could quietly retreat and inform his family, along with the families of his four deceased friends, the combined forces of their clans could easily capture this group. Once they were captured...Joel could not even begin to imagine the possibilities. Knowing now that the person in front of him was merely a fake emperor, if he could seize everyone involved, could he not then ascend to the throne himself?The thought sent shivers through him. He quietly slipped away while controlling his excitement.…Inside the blessed spot, Chase managed to completely refine it as time passed. He absor
"Yes, it's best not to move her for now. Let her stay here. Any fluctuation in spiritual energy will agitate her Dragon Song Physique and speed up its eruption," Lucas continued to advise.Chase fell into deep thought. Leaving her here was not impossible, especially since he had already refined this blessed spot. Staying here was practically the same as being in his own inner world.As he pondered, Quinn approached him."Chase, please save her," Quinn pleaded with a hint of desperation in her bright eyes."Quinn, it's not that I don't want to save her; I just don't have a way to do it," Chase responded, feeling troubled."Didn't we discuss this before? Wasn't it said that if someone took her Dragon Song Physique, it could save her?" Quinn suggested gently."You mean…" Chase recalled the scenes back in Capital City and instantly understood Quinn's meaning. She was suggesting that he take Bianca's virginity to save her."Yeah, Chase. Don't worry, I really don't mind, and Bianca he
In a hidden void that Chase and the others were unaware of, the emperor stared grimly at a mirror showing their images.Who could have guessed that even after the divine Black Turtle made a move, the emperor would still be alive? In fact, not only was he alive, but he was in good shape."Just you wait, Chase Collins. I'm letting you go today, but when the great changes in heaven and earth come, I'll make you pay back everything you've gained today twice over! You, a mere mortal, dare to insult me?"And as for the Black Turtle, even if you're a Divine Beast of Bactria, you'll die once I fully recover my power. Just you wait!" The emperor's furious voice echoed through the space, unheard by anyone else....Just as they exited the front hall, Chase sensed a crowd of martial artists outside, many of whom were quite strong. Confused, Chase glanced back at the fake emperor."Are those people outside your doing?" Chase asked.Hearing this, the fake emperor shook his head repeatedly. T
At this moment, Joel hesitated. Should he reveal to everyone that the emperor was a fake? The thought of having served this impostor for several days left him feeling deeply unsettled."Your Majesty, is there something you're not telling us? Don't worry. With us here, no one can threaten you. Just speak your mind," said Hans, the current patriarch of the Wenger family. He seemed to sense something was amiss.With Hans' words as encouragement, others began to chime in."Yes, Your Majesty. If you're being coerced, just blink your eyes.""Or stomp your foot. That works too."The crowd continued to urge him, each releasing their powerful aura. It was as if to reassure the emperor that they had his back.However, the fake emperor remained unmoved and stood by his statement. "I truly haven't been coerced. Let them leave."These troublesome individuals—he wanted them gone as soon as possible. Even the real emperor could not contend Chase, so this impostor had little hope for these fami
From the moment Hans learned of the Trevors' downfall, his mindset had shifted. The mountain that weighed on him had collapsed!His family would now become the most powerful, and he would be the patriarch of the foremost family!This was his moment to demonstrate authority, especially in front of the other family elders. Hans could not let this chance slip by.As he was about to step forward and take the lead, Joel grabbed his father's arm and said, "Dad, this kid seems strange. It's better to be cautious."Hans looked at Joel's caution with disdain. "Joel, you're still too young and don't understand my strength. Today, I'll show you why I can overpower everyone and sit as the head of this family."Ignoring his son's warning, Hans leaped forward, heading straight for Chase."This kid is dead for sure. To say such reckless words in front of so many of us… he really doesn't know his place.""Exactly, he killed a few young ones and now thinks he's invincible. He's nothing but a jok
To those watching, Hans collapsed instantly after being struck by the energy, his condition unknown.Seeing this, Joel was the first to sense something was wrong—his respected father had gone down without even managing a single move.It was impossible! Yet, the scene before him left no room for denial.Joel was visibly shocked, and he exclaimed, "What kind of sorcery did you use?" He immediately took to the air, rushing to his father’s side in an attempt to save him.As Joel leaped, several others in the crowd also hurried to Hans’ side. Among them, an elderly man placed his hand on Hans, checking for signs of life.After a brief pause, he grimly said two words, "He's dead."The declaration sent a shockwave of silence through the crowd. Some even began to retreat, inching toward the palace entrance, ready to flee at the first sign of danger.The patriarch of the esteemed Wenger family, a martial lord of considerable strength, had been killed without even getting a chance to stri