Celine stood in the corner of the ward, dressed in a hospital gown, with her hair strewn across her face. At first glance, she resembled a female ghost!Meanwhile, Logan sat cross-legged on the bed, eyes wide open, chanting loudly, "Today, this celestial being has descended. Mortals, pay your respects!"Several nurses stood at the door, pale with fear, as they looked inside in horror.Matilda was extremely nervous as soon as she arrived. She was about to speak when Celine's loud voice scared her. "Spirits of heaven and earth, Thunder God, please appear…""Mom, Dad, it's me, Matilda!"Matilda tried to wake them up, but all she got was laughter.Matilda was incredibly anxious at the time. She looked at Damon, who hesitated, unsure what to do."I'm a neurosurgeon; I can't treat this condition. You should take them back to the Third People's Hospital!"However, Matilda was desperate. "No, they can't return there. My parents are not crazy!"Damon was powerless to do anything. He di
The doctor in charge of the MRI appeared surprised after reviewing the scans."Oh, no! How did you end up with a brain tumor, Dr. Chevy?"Damon shivered with fear after hearing that. His face was pale.The doctor appeared smug as he pretended to express regret. "This is extremely serious! The tumor has already spread. Surgery is not an option because this is late-stage brain cancer."Damon grabbed the scans and had no idea how he returned to the ward. He had seen the scans for himself—large areas of contrast in his brain, with numerous small tumors covering the entire cerebrum. It was a death sentence!Suddenly, he saw Chad emerge from the ward. He rushed toward Chad and knelt in front of him."Dr. Jennings! I believe you! You must have a way to cure me, right? You must..."The nurses on duty were taken aback when they saw Damon kneeling before that young man.When was the last time Damon begged anyone for something? It was simply unusual!"What's wrong with Dr. Chevy? Why is
Chad had planned to go home to rest for a while, but he unintentionally overheard the conversation and instinctively paused for a moment.Then he heard Matilda say impatiently, "Mom, it may be impossible to demolish Temple Road. It's a cultural heritage site, so the items inside can't be sold so casually!"Then, Logan said, "Foolish girl! Their door is made of Golden Phoebe Wood. It's worth more than 14 million dollars alone. As long as we get the shop, who will notice if we change the door?"Matilda was stunned. Logan was not the type to talk big and exaggerate, whereas Celine did.The door to Chad's shop appeared extremely valuable, to the point where her usually unflappable father was envious.At that moment, a thought flashed through Matilda's mind. Could Chad be the sole heir of a wealthy family?That was impossible!Matilda quickly dismissed her fantasies. That kind of dramatic plotline was only seen in television dramas.Meanwhile, Celine complained to Logan. "If you wer
Chad had just arrived at the shop's entrance when he overheard Toby negotiating with Herman."Just make it three million, and if you need anything in the future, I will do it for free. How about it?"Herman refused to back down, saying, "Three and a half million are as low as I can go. I didn't even charge you anything for labor. This type of Golden Phoebe Wood used for restoration is as valuable as gold!"Ignoring Herman, Toby put up three fingers and smiled. "Three million. I don't have a single penny more to spend. Will you do it?"Herman was frustrated, but he clenched his teeth and eventually agreed. "I'm only doing this for you. I wouldn't do it for anyone else."Chad watched the scene and remembered how Herman's people helped him discover the Tyrel Encyclopedia, a family heirloom.So, after he greeted them, Chad returned to his room to retrieve a bottle and search for Herman.Toby's eyes were sharp, and he was instantly excited when he saw the bottle in Chad's hand. He un
"Yes, look at the Saffronesians' investments over the last two decades, particularly in real estate. Note them all down on a national map. Also, invite Meran Heartweld from Fearsome Mountain to come here!" Chad said solemnly, emphasizing how important everything was.Zach was puzzled by Chad's instructions, but he vaguely sensed something was wrong. After hanging up the phone, he immediately told someone to gather the information.However, he had no idea why they needed a Fearsome Mountain consultant or the point of that investigation.Chad's heart froze as he stood in the Hall of Herbs. He hoped it was not true.He had discovered a serious issue—it was the first year of a new cycle.Lumigen was investing in Bloomington, but they insisted on getting Temple Road.It would be one thing if the land on Temple Road were ordinary, but Temple Road was not an ordinary location, so they had to be extremely cautious!"What the hell! A hearse?"A cry of surprise could be heard outside the
When he saw that, Chad knew he had succeeded."You better hold on. We did it!"Fentanyl held his breath as he listened to Chad's words.At the same time, Fentanyl felt a burning pain spreading throughout his hand.Chad carefully lifted the needle, which was slowly coming out on its own.After Chad removed the needle, another needle remained inside the hole.Chad smiled and quickly pulled out the needle, which was less than a centimeter long."Ah!"Fentanyl experienced an unprecedented level of pain as the broken needle was removed.He screamed, unable to bear it, but had to force himself to stop.At that point, Chad quickly removed the remaining silver needles. As each needle was removed, Fentanyl's excruciating pain intensified.It was the intense pain one would feel while the body was being cleansed. It was rare for ordinary people to be able to handle it.Clinton was only able to deal with it back at the Bloomington Hotel because Chad had used some needles to relieve the
Ryan was perplexed by Chad's words, and he asked, "What's going on? Why should I report it to the Cabinet?"Chad clenched his fists tightly and pursed his lips, wearing a grim expression.His appearance startled Zach and Ryan, who had no idea what was happening.Zach examined the map on the table, but all he saw were dozens of packed dots.Perplexed, he asked, "Dr. Jennings, what's going on? Please tell us!"With a grim face, Chad said angrily, "Those darn Saffronesians are too ambitious!"Zach became genuinely anxious. He knew of the legend of the Departure of Nine Dragons formation.He knew very well that Lumigen insisted on the land of Temple Road because of its auspicious location.After all, Saffronesia had those who understood fate."Dr. Jennings, please explain. What's going on?"However, Chad was in no rush to explain. Instead, he picked up a pen and started to connect some dots.After that, Chad pointed somewhere and said, "Sunshine City. The second year after Saffr
Chad proudly said, "True geomancy is not a superstition. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been valued so highly in the past."However, Zach still did not understand it. He asked, "Even though I want to believe it, I just can't bring myself to trust such mystical things."Chad responded coldly, "That's because you've not met any true masters. Everyone you had ever met was a fraud. In reality, true geomancy is an ancient science. Some ancient masters had the ability to control the weather."Ryan, as an atheist, said, "Controlling the weather? That must be an exaggeration!"Rather than responding directly, Chad said, "People smile when they're happy, cry when sad, and become depressed when they fail. Nature behaves similarly to humans—when you make it happy, the skies clear, and when it is sad, the skies darken. Geomancy masters are similar to those who can control natural emotions. If nature is content for too long, they will find a way to make it rain. If the sadness lasts too long, th
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