After ten years, Snow had finally returned!"Welcome home, my little sister," Chad whispered into Marilyn's ear. Then he got up and handed Marilyn her phone before leaving.Chad finally confirmed Marilyn was his sister, Snow.When he returned to the living room, he noticed Hogan, who had been busy all night, coming out of the basement."Chief, I've already made the specimens and sealed the basement!""Okay."Before walking outside, Chad said, "I'm leaving. Please send Marilyn home when she wakes up!"After leaving the villa, Chad stayed in the neighborhood. He went to Villa No. 26 instead.He was there to meet Fifi, the country's top superstar. She used to stay on Temple Road as well.When Chad was seven years old, Fifi left Temple Road with her parents. At the time, Fifi was 12 years old.However, Fifi would return to Temple Road every five years.Fifi had a strange illness that required treatment every five years.Five years ago, Chad visited Fifi and treated her in her h
Two hours later, Fifi's first day of treatment ended.Fifi's skin was slightly reddened after the massage, and the blush on her cheeks added to her undeniable charm.She wiped the sweat from her forehead and said, "Can't you be gentler? It has been five years since we started this!"Chad thought Fifi used those words on purpose. He turned his head to speak to her. "Stay in Bloomington for the next month. This treatment may take longer than expected."Fifi adjusted her clothes and said, "I don't want to stay here. Can I return to Temple Road with you?"Chad walked away and opened the door. He said, "That's up to you, but you should avoid consuming any cold dishes for now.""Got it!" Fifi replied lazily, hugging Chad from behind and pressing firmly against his back."Fifi, don't do this," Chad said softly while holding Fifi's hand.However, Fifi tightened her grip and said lazily, "This is my home. What's it to you?"Neither said anything. A few minutes later, Fifi let go of Cha
Ryan noticed him walk in and quickly stood up to greet the man.After all, he was Meran Heartweld, the geomancer of Fearsome Mountain, and his master was a famous geomancer in the country.After exchanging pleasantries, Ryan moved on to the main topic, discussing Lumigen Pharmaceuticals' intention to demolish Temple Road, as well as the turmoil at Bloomington Hospital and the pressure it put on the demolition.Then Chad, Ryan, Zach, and Meran's meeting began.After learning theMeran responded decisively, "Who's saying that we can't demolish Temple Road? Of course, we can, but we can't demolish these structures!"Everyone was surprised by the conclusion, but Chad finally understood why when he heard Meran's words.Meran said that the seven places that could not be demolished were the Hall of Herbs, Patriot Hall, Treasure Trove, Mystery Tower, House of Stars, Cloth Alley, and the Peak Institute.Those seven locations were spread across Temple Road and formed the shape of a dragon'
After being dragged back by Celine, Joe pretended to be impatient and said, "You asked me for 14 million, and I only accepted it because of John. After all, we're good friends, and this is nothing compared to that. If you want more, you're attempting to rob me."Celine was flustered. She never imagined that Bellenuite and Lumigen's collaboration would hit such a stumbling block.Even though Celine did not understand business, she understood the concept of scapegoating.So, Celine said, "It's a blessing that John knows you, but what we hold in our hands are the Bellenuite's original shares. Can't you add a bit more just as a bonus?"Joe sneered internally. He knew that not even 140 million dollars would be enough to pay for ten percent of Bellenuite's original shares.However, Matilda's parents did not understand that and were in a hurry to cash out. It was simply hilarious.However, he deliberately maintained a difficult expression as he said, "Fourteen million is already a risky
Joe nodded. He smiled as he took out a thick stack of contracts and had the three of them sign it.After that, he gave the Sach family a 1.4 million dollar check, agreeing that the remaining balance would be paid in full over three months before bidding them all farewell.They had no idea that Joe had called Jojo immediately after leaving them."Jojo, it's done! Now, we just need to seal the deal with Bellenuite's official seal."Jojo had just moved into the CFO's office. Aside from the fact that she was not the company's controlling shareholder, she owned roughly half of it at the time.Jojo was ecstatic when she heard that. So, she asked, "How much did you spend on those shares?"Joe sneered and said, "Everyone except Matilda in that family is a fool. I promised them 16 million, but they only received 1.4 million. I will only give them the rest of that money if it is absolutely necessary!"Jojo was not surprised at all. That was how business people were. They would not pay unl
Ayo's words caused Matilda to panic. She rushed toward them and said, "We can't stop the cooperation. Bellenuite can bear the full cost of relocation and demolition. I request that the demolition of Temple Road begins immediately!"Matilda was anxious. Lumigen and Bloomington's city hall could wait, but Bellenuite could not.Bellenutie had already staked its future success on its collaboration with Lumigen. The group would suffer tens of thousands of dollars in losses with each day of delay.Meanwhile, Zach and Ryan were considering their own prospects. They needed to ensure that Lumigen relented so that they could maintain their advantage.Lumigen wanted the initiative as well, and Ayo would not give in so easily, so the next step would undoubtedly be a drawn-out battle.Neither side considered Bellenuite's fate.The only thing that could be said was that Bellenuite had unintentionally entered into what should have been a battle between two nations.As a result, both sides disl
"Ms. Sachs had me contact you because..."When Chad and Meran returned to the Hall of Herbs, Esther was also there. She returned with an old man who was not a stranger but rather one of Chad's many useless masters.When Chad saw that old man, he got a headache. The man was known for being shameless.When Chad became his disciple, he only knew him as Seis Leeds.Chad thought Seis could deceive almost everyone, from nobles to children. He was just utterly shameless.He believed that Seis was the most shameless person he had ever met. There was no exception.When Chad entered with Meran, Seis approached them with a smile and said, "Hey, Chad, I heard you got divorced. Why don't I recommend a woman to you? I've already picked out a girl from Caesars Palace for you. She's very lively and good!"Chad looked at him disapprovingly. What kind of place was Caesar's Palace, and why would anyone want a woman from there?However, before Chad could say anything, Seis noticed Meran and said,
The news of Temple Road's demolition drew no opposition.That was because the demolition compensation plan met everyone's expectations.However, the lively atmosphere at the Hall of Herbs had subsided.After all, Chad had recently learned of the outcome of the negotiations at the city hall.Lumigen insisted on acquiring all the land on Temple Road, resulting in the failure of the negotiations.That convinced Meran even more that Lumigen was not attempting to take over Temple Road for business reasons. So his proposal that those seven locations not be demolished was non-negotiable.Sure enough, discordant voices arose on Temple Road.First and foremost, several households in Cloth Alley began complaining on the streets. "Why is everyone being relocated except for us? This is extremely unfair. We want to relocate, too."People would always complain when they did not get something others did; it was just human nature!Similarly, Peak Institute protesters descended on Temple Road'
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