Matilda arrived at the Cloud Nine Tower, frazzled. She contemplated how to explain it to Ayo.After all, Ryan had stated it clearly—Templer Road could only be renovated, not demolished.She believed Chad was behind Ryan's decision.Matilda's parents had been admitted to Bloomington Hospital at midnight.However, the hospital's diagnosis was that her elderly parents had suffered severe shock and were in poor health.Additionally, Matilda's brother, John, had broken both of his arms. It became a huge challenge for him to take care of himself.Matilda blamed it all on Chad. She thought Chad was getting on her case and causing all that."Welcome, Ms. Sachs. Today, you'll witness how we'll take over Templer Road."Ayo was dressed in a kimono with cherry blossom motifs. When she saw Matilda, she raised her glass and chugged the wine.Matilda was perplexed and asked softly, "Has Chief Magistrate Chase agreed to demolish Templer Road?"Ayo shook her head. "Nope. He hasn't, but he wil
The plan had started smoothly. Yondu would then gather all his familiars, including Morgan, and set Templer Road on fire.Perhaps Yondu had planned to massacre everyone on Templer Road.After that, Yondu would leave Bloomington immediately. He would take the earliest flight possible, leaving Hacniane for Saffronesia.Morgan, his familiar, would be left alone on Templer Road.When a familiar lost its master, it would become deranged, much like a puppet without strings.Morgan would not be able to defend himself or identify the actual perpetrator while in that state.Even if the Bloomington Security Department discovered Yondu, he would have already returned to Saffronesia, and Hacniane would not be able to pursue legal action against him.That was only the worst-case scenario. After learning that his son had murdered someone, Ayo expected Chief Magistrate Chase to do everything in his power to cover it up.Eventually, Chief Magistrate Chase would have no choice but to agree to d
Chad did not try to reason with the doctor. He gave Ryan a grim look."Chief Magistrate Chase, if you trust me, just wait patiently. Morgan will wake up tomorrow morning."The chief doctor was displeased. "Who do you think you are? How can you be so sure of it? We're talking about brain damage here. If infection occurs, the patient will be brain dead, and that's game over for him!"Ryan panicked. He thought it was necessary to carry out the craniotomy.Chad did not bother to explain himself. He sneered. "I think you're just trying out every solution out of desperation!"The chief doctor's face immediately showed a hint of panic.Damon Chevy, the chief doctor, had worked at Bloomington Hospital for over a decade. He was the head surgeon in the neurosurgery department.He attended Kennington Medical School and studied under Professor Marco Shamma, a well-known brain surgeon.Damon was well-known in the hospital, but he did not have a positive reputation. The patients dubbed him I
Ryan turned to Chad, horrified and skeptical. He even subconsciously staggered backward.Damon noticed and took advantage of the situation."Chief Magistrate Chase, much force is required to push a needle through the human skull. That process must have resulted in a concussion or brain injury. It was a miracle that your son lived. And whoever is most afraid for him to wake up is undoubtedly the one who put that thing in his head."It sounded logical, and Ryan could not help but agree.Would Chad do that?He was a miracle doctor who saved Mr. Hart. Gerard had also commended Chad.However, the demolition of Templer Road had an impact on Chad's shop.Could Chad have framed the Saffronesians to protect his shop?That was all Chad's doing!After being influenced by Damon, Ryan felt unable to see through Chad. He even believed Chad was dangerous!Damon felt proud, and at the same time, he cursed Chad. 'Serves you right! Mind your own business next time!'At that point, a nurse rus
"What would a young man like you know? Dr. Chevy can do wonders. There's no way he'd make a mistake!"The man refused to believe Chad. He grabbed the CT scan image angrily.Suddenly, the old man lying on the bed looked at Chad with wide-open eyes and said, trembling, "You noticed I have conjunctivitis. You must have some medical skills."Only some doctors could tell I have conjunctivitis!"The old man sat up. He appeared very healthy, but he held his head with one of his hands.The man became agitated when he noticed the old man sitting up."Dad, why are you sitting up? Dr. Chevy told you to lie down."The old man pushed his son away, growling, "What do you know? Dr. Chevy doesn't know anything about my condition. If I had a brain tumor, I would've died a long time ago. Do you think I'd survive until now?"The old man was spot on. If he had had the brain tumor for a few years, he would not need any surgery.If the brain tumor were malignant, the old man would have died long ag
The statement was nearly identical to what Chad had said, confusing the man."How is this possible? Why did Dr. Chevy claim that my father has a brain tumor?" His words woke up another patient in the ward waiting for surgery.The patient was an elderly lady whose face was filled with anticipation as she asked Chad, "Young man, can you look at me? Dr. Chevy also diagnosed me with a brain tumor. It's pressing on my nerves, causing half of my body to go numb. He recommended that I have surgery tomorrow to remove the tumor."Before Chad could respond, Damon returned and overheard the old lady. He said, "You there, in bed 21! Your surgery is tomorrow. If you're feeling fine, I can always prioritize other patients."The old lady recoiled in response to Damon's words.Damon gave Ryan a flattering smile and asked, "Chief Magistrate Chase, have you decided? The surgery should be done as soon as possible. We can't delay it too long!"Ryan had just seen Chad save someone's life. Even though
"You're cured? How is that possible? You haven't even had the surgery yet, so how did the tumor disappear on its own?" Damon was uneasy but maintained his confidence as he pointed his finger at the old man and demanded an answer.The man pushed Damon's hand away and angrily asked, "Why are you pointing at my father? Also, I don't want to argue with a quack doctor like you. Save your dignity while you can!"Damon was dumbfounded—someone at Bloomington Hospital had called him a quack doctor!"Explain yourself. How am I a quack doctor?"The man was also direct. He picked up the old man's CT scan and slapped it onto Damon's face. "I see you're still stubborn. I had other doctors look at it. My dad doesn't have a brain tumor, but you claimed otherwise. If that's not a quack doctor, then what is?"Damon laughed when he heard that. "Other doctors? Which doctors said that? I might not be the best neurosurgeon in the country, but I'm the closest thing to one. Ordinary doctors wouldn't be a
However, Chad shook his head. "Your condition is not a sign of vigor or health. It's because a tumor in your brain is pressing on the nerves inside. That's why you don't feel sleepy. Also, your heart is not in good condition either. Poor heart health can lead to poor sleep. Go and get checked out now; there might still be a glimmer of hope for you!"Damon was taken aback by Chad's words, but he quickly responded, "You are diagnosing me without even checking my pulse? I'd be very surprised to learn that I'm sick."However, Chad smiled calmly and said, "Raise your left arm and press under your left rib with your right hand. There should be an extremely painful spot. If you don't believe me, try it!"Damon hesitated but then lifted his arm and pressed several times. Then, his face became pale. The sudden, intense pain caused him to open his mouth wide, unable to speak.Meanwhile, the other patients in the ward imitated Damon by touching their ribs, but none reacted as strongly.The o
As Chad sat in meditation on Decaying Peaks, a faint, glowing white immortal crown slowly appeared behind his head. When that immortal crown manifested, a quake occurred everywhere outside Mount Causabour. The frequency of those tremors was extremely high, and everyone could clearly feel them. The vast area they covered included the entire Hacniane. It was as if some ancient seal in the vast sky had been triggered.Chad opened his eyes in shock amid his breakthrough, realizing that the impending heavenly punishment seemed to be directed at him and the millions of mystical beings beneath Mount Causabour.Suddenly, a thunderous voice erupted in the sky, as loud as a bolt of lightning:"Cut off the road to the heavens, seal the underworld; a red banner halts a million immortals, and a red star exterminates ghosts and demons!"Sever Yggdrasil, raise the grand array; a handful of Evergrow blocks the celestial river, and the vast multiverse bows to humanity!"By decree, this is a real
Sir Holt anxiously looked up at the sky as the tribulation clouds suddenly began to churn violently.Crack! Crack! Crack!At that moment, the first bolt of heavenly punishment finally struck.However, that bolt of divine lightning fell upon the mirage of the Mystic Archive, where it disappeared without a trace. The entire Mount Causabour shook a few times, and everyone could feel a soothing sensation within the mountain.Anyone who felt this would experience a surge of confidence deep within, and any discomfort they felt in their bodies seemed to improve significantly.On Decaying Peaks, that sensation was even more pronounced, and more and more people began to manifest the immortal crown behind their heads. In just a few minutes, nearly everyone on Decaying Peaks, hundreds of people in total, had an immortal crown appear behind them.That included Flynn and Harvey, who were sitting on the outskirts of Decaying Peaks. They, too, had immortal crowns appear behind their heads.How
Sir Holt and Zayan looked up at the sky with expressionless faces, though their hearts were in turmoil. Within the rolling clouds, faint traces of multicolored light shimmered.As time passed, the colorful lights appeared more frequently, as if gradually consuming the clouds."Such intense ascension light—there must be tens of thousands ascending!""There are probably more. The latest statistics show that 264,777 people have entered Mount Causabour!""Over 260,000? How did so many people get here?"Zayan looked at Sir Holt in shock, and Sir Holt turned his gaze toward the winding mountain road leading into the area."There are still many more people outside trying to get in, but the place is already so crowded that they can't fit."Zayan looked with concern toward the entrance to the mountain. "Won't those stuck on the road cause a disturbance?""They won't!" Sir Holt said with certainty. "Unless they're fools, they've probably already started meditating where they are. Even if
Among the 250,000 people, quite a few were not actually autistic patients. After sleeping for two full days, Chad woke up and realized that possibility. He carefully considered the potential issues that might arise during the process and decided to issue an announcement."The treatment will begin shortly. Non-autistic patients are advised to leave the Mount Causabour area to avoid unnecessary complications."That announcement was broadcast three times through loudspeakers positioned throughout Mount Causabour. Finally, the loudspeaker voice declared, "The treatment will officially begin in one hour!"At the same time, Chad made his way to the Decaying Peaks, the summit of Mount Causabour, where an over-century-old pavilion stood.Entering the pavilion, Chad sat down in a meditative position. Soon, he noticed a dense crowd gathering around the pavilion, all sitting in meditation poses around him.As Chad glanced over those people, he recognized several familiar faces. The people ar
Mount Causabour Medical Center, built halfway up Mount Causabour, was a sizable palace-style complex with three courtyards. The center was constructed along the mountain's slope, extending all the way to the base of the Decaying Peaks. Flynn and Harvey were placed in the innermost courtyard, suggesting that their grandfather, Fenton Cooper, likely knew some inside information but had not shared it with his grandsons.On that day, the Hacniane Cabinet issued several announcements. First, they created separate legislation for ability users and cultivators to regulate their powers. Second, they planned to designate special zones in each city for ability users and Mystics, separating them from ordinary people. Lastly, they urgently introduced the Sixteen Temporary Rules for Ability Users and Mystic Practitioners to regulate their behavior.Those announcements seemed like they were aimed at restricting ability users, but in reality, they were meant to reassure ordinary people, ensurin
A massive leap in the realm could bring unimaginable fortune to the dragon vein, potentially altering Hacniane's fate.That was also Chad's grand gift to the two elders, using the sudden surge in the dragon vein's power to help Hacniane avoid the impending catastrophe triggered by the nuclear explosion of the firmament.Earlier that day, through Chad's Clairvoyant Eye, he saw Kennington shrouded in a faint gray-black mist. Chad did not know what it was but felt it resembled Evergrow, yet not quite the same.However, Chad was certain that accidents would surely happen if ordinary people were exposed to it in large quantities. As a Mystic, he could already feel its effects on his body.At that moment, Sir Holt got into the car, looking at Chad with a solemn expression. "Kid, give me the bottom line!"After careful consideration, Chad laid out his thoughts. Upon hearing them, Sir Holt began to tremble. According to Chad, he would need to mobilize at least 100,000 troops to ensure the
Having a Mystic Archive and unlocking a Mystic Archive were two different matters. Only a handful of people were recorded to have a Mystic Archive throughout history. There were only two earliest verifiable individuals with documented works still in existence.The first was Hugo Gerant, a renowned physician from an ancient empire, a practitioner of Mystic Therapeutics, and an alchemist. His surviving medical works include The Hundred Letters, Gerant's Emergency Treatments, and the famous Embracing Simplicity.After his death, several notable physicians throughout history have inadvertently inherited his Mystic Archive, but none have fully inherited it. It was said that Mystics knew the method to obtain Gerant's Mystic Archive a thousand years ago, but that knowledge had since been lost.The second individual is Damian Lotin, a figure from another ancient dynasty. He left behind many works, including one titled The Whisper of the Blue Plant.Aside from them, other people who possess
Chad gave them a cold smile. "Extract the immortal bone to cure the illness.""No! Absolutely not! I won't allow it!""Me neither. There's no way we can let that happen!"The entire room erupted into panic. Some even tried to attack Chad, but they were quickly subdued.Chad looked at them and said, "Then tell me the truth.""I'll speak! I failed my tribulation and fell from the celestial realm. I used to have nine crowns, but now I'm down to five...""And me! I also fell from the celestial realm after failing my tribulation. Now I only have three crowns...""I disguised myself as one of the wounded soldiers and was brought here. After losing all my cultivation, I've since regained two crowns!""I was brought back from the firmament by my husband. After we arrived here, I lost all my cultivation and never practiced again. We had a child later, and he was perfectly normal, but I never expected my grandson to..."As those people spoke, Zayan and Sir Holt were stunned! Those peopl
"You know the cause of the illness?"Zayan was shocked, almost in disbelief."Do you realize this child is the same age as you? Even your master examined him but couldn't find the cause!"Chad nodded and said, "But I do know, and I have a bold theory—that the cause of autism in all these children might be the same..."As he spoke, some thoughts suddenly flashed through Chad's mind, shocking even him, leading him to say, "And I suspect this might be related to the increasing number of ability users and cultivators over the past century!""Really?!"Zayan grabbed Chad's arm, hardly believing what he was hearing.However, Chad spoke with firm conviction, "It's very likely true, but I need to see more children with autism.""Wait here; I'll make arrangements right away!"Soon, Chad and his group arrived at the largest hospital in Kennington, the Ninth Military District Hospital, and Xyder was also brought along. Chad saw hundreds of children with autism there!Before entering the