It was not just the Wallaces. Other elite families in Camland also received the invitations, including the Watersons.When night fell, Evan took Eugene to a private club.Before Eugene could ask anything, Evan addressed a burly man in a suit at the entrance, "I need to see Mr. Ivans."The man made a call inside the club and then told Evan, "Mr. Evan, Mr. Ivans is waiting for you inside."Evan was about to enter with Eugene, but the bouncer stopped them. "Mr. Evan, my apologies, but your companion can't come in.""How dare you? This is my father, the head of the Watersons, one of Camland's elite families. I brought him here to discuss important matters with Mr. Ivans," Evan snapped angrily.The bouncer's expression changed, and he stepped aside to let them pass.As soon as they entered, the door was closed behind them. Eugene noticed that the decor was styled like the Eastern Ocean region.Not only that, but the guards around them were also dressed in Eastern Ocean practice clot
"Of course."Greg replied with a faint smile, "Because the Eastern Ocean’s goal is to kill the new chief instructor of Basalt and leave the organization leaderless. Ideally, we'll annihilate the entire Basalt, dealing a severe blow to Bactria."For this purpose, the Eastern Ocean has deployed a true master of martial arts and 500 dedicated warriors. We plan to capture them all during the appointment ceremony in three days!"Eugene turned pale with fear."I can also tell you that the previous chief instructor of Basalt, Thomas Leif, died under a covert operation by the Eastern Ocean."Even he was no match for the Eastern Ocean. Do you think this new, young chief instructor can survive under our setup?"Greg said with a half-hearted smirk.Evan said, "Yes, Dad. Mr. Ivans can also ensure that after annihilating Basalt, our involvement will not be exposed. He even promised to covertly support the Watersons to become the Lord of Camland!"The Lord of Camland!Eugene was indeed temp
The distance between them was very close, and Myra's soft breath hit Chase's face.It was warm and ticklish.Her slender fingers continuously traced circles on his chest. He felt as if they were scratching right at his heart.Chase, who had spent years practicing in the mountains, had never faced such temptation.Just as he was about to lose control, Myra suddenly grabbed his ear fiercely and said, "You little rascal, finally showing your true colors, aren't you?""Myra, it hurts. Ease up..." Chase could not help but say."It's not my fault. You were the one seducing me. After all, I'm a normal man."Chase looked aggrieved.Myra angrily retorted, "So if I seduce you, you just can't control yourself, is that it? What if you were with another woman and she seduced you in the same way?""That won't happen. I can definitely control myself. How could they possibly be as beautiful as you, Myra?" Chase hurriedly replied.His response made Myra smirk triumphantly. She added, "What if
Chase was silent for a long moment.Finally, he could not help but say, "Could you step out for a moment? I need to change my clothes.""Still shy? It's not like I haven't seen it before." Myra rolled her eyes at him but still left the room. After breakfast, Chase received a call from Finn. "Chief, a deputy chief instructor from the Green Dragon has come and specifically asked to see you. Apparently, he wants to stand up for Evan!" "They still have the nerve to come to me?"Chase scoffed, hung up the phone, and told Myra he was leaving.…Inside the Watersons' home, Evan said with a cold smile, "Dad, the deputy chief instructor from the Green Dragon went to Basalt's base to stand up for me."Previously, when he went to Basalt's base, Finn threw him out. He complained to the Green Dragon about it, and they immediately sent a deputy chief instructor to handle the matter."Should we go and watch?" Eugene asked somewhat gleefully.Since agreeing to cooperate with the Eastern Oc
All members of Basalt quickly looked up to see Chase striding toward them."It's the chief instructor!""Thank goodness, the chief instructor has arrived!"The crowd was visibly delighted and excited as Chase had become a mythical figure in their eyes.Harlow eyed Chase coldly. Upon seeing that Chase was indeed just a young man in his 20s as the rumors suggested, his disdain grew even more."So you're Basalt's new chief instructor?" Harlow sneered."What about it?" Chase responded indifferently.Harlow scoffed. "It seems my earlier words were simply facts. Basalt truly is declining, even letting a young kid hold the position of chief instructor. "You're just in time. My subordinate, Evan, was injured by your people. Don't you think you owe me an explanation?""What kind of explanation do you want?" Chase asked, his face expressionless.Thinking Chase was afraid, Harlow became even more brazen. "It’s simple. Your man was out of line, and that's because you didn't teach him we
"The chief instructor is incredibly powerful. If it were me up there, I'd probably have been slapped to death by now.""Harlow isn't taking it very well either. I think the chief instructor held himself back, or the other guy would already be dead."The Four Heavenly Kings were so shocked by the scene that they gasped. Their respect for Chase deepened even further.At that moment, Harlow looked like a carrot stuck in the ground. His lower body was buried, and he looked up at Chase with a face full of pain and terror. "How... can you be so strong?"It was at this moment that he realized Chase was a martial arts grandmaster.A grandmaster in his 20s!How could that be possible?With one hand behind his back, Chase looked down at him from a height. "Trash, this is the explanation you asked for. Are you satisfied?"Harlow was both furious and embarrassed. He retorted, "Collins from Basalt, don't you go too far. Aren't you afraid of being held accountable by those above you? Aren't
As Chase finished speaking, Harlow's face completely changed.He had been beaten to the point of vomiting blood by Chase, and he could only blame his own inferior skills.If he were to slap himself 20 times in public, it would disgrace the Green Dragon.Just then, a faint voice came from afar. "Chief Instructor Collins, aren't you being a bit too aggressive?"As the voice faded, a figure flashed like lightning and appeared in front of everyone in the blink of an eye.The man was dressed in a traditional outfit, and he had an incredibly sharp gaze. It was almost electrifying, and every word and action of his could sway the hearts of others."Greetings, Dragon Envoy!" Harlow's expression brightened as if he had seen a savior."Who are you?" Chase frowned.The man in the traditional attire smiled slightly and said, "Greetings, Chief Instructor Collins. I’m the Criminal Penalty Dragon Envoy, Cole Newman. I’m in charge of rewards and punishments under the Green Dragon."As he spoke
The Criminal Penalty Dragon Envoy was defeated...How was this possible?At that moment, he finally realized that he had underestimated Chase.He became the chief instructor of Basalt purely because he was strong enough!Cole stood up, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. He sincerely said, "As expected of Chief Instructor Collins. It seems we all underestimated you."His initial strike against Chase, besides standing up for Harlow, had also been a test of Chase's capabilities.Yet, the outcome was that he was repelled by Chase with a single move.‘Such strength in one so young is indeed a blessing for Basalt! Perhaps only the chief instructor of the Green Dragon can match him in battle,’ he thought to himself."Enough talk. Make your man slap himself 20 times, then take him and leave," Chase said coolly. Cole no longer spoke much. Turning to Harlow, he said, "Harlow, you shouldn’t have insulted Basalt. Since it was your fault, you must slap yourself 20 times."See
"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