Matilda never expected her mother to say that, especially since she had recently been bullied out of her company by outsiders.She desperately needed comfort, but her own family mocked her mercilessly.Celine, in particular, was relentless. The moment she started speaking, she began to tear Matilda down."If you had just accepted Nathan's proposal and joined the Long family, none of this would've happened. Now that the Long family has kicked you out of the company, all you have to blame is yourself. What does it all mean for us? If we hadn't sold our shares, someone else would have. Can you blame us for that?"Matilda realized her mother did not understand how the business world worked, and there was no reasoning with her.Matilda abruptly changed the subject and asked, "How did you guys get in here? And how did you get the keys to this place?"Celine proudly waved the deed in her hand, saying, "I found this in the villa. There was an extra key inside. I have to say—you're not en
Her mother and brother were the final straw that crushed Matilda.Matilda burst into tears, expressing how difficult those years had been for her."I've never asked my family for money since I was in high school. I used the scholarships I received to fund my education. In college, I worked while studying to pay my family's expenses and John's tuition and living costs. Have you ever wondered where my money came from?"Matilda was furious. She pushed Celine and yelled, "I started my own business in my sophomore year. I wanted to borrow money from my family for startup capital, but you gave me nothing and took what little I had because you said John needed a phone!"Then, after I struggled so hard to get a loan from the bank, you came for money again, saying you wanted 12,000! That was the money I needed to start my business. You know, and…"Matilda looked at Chad and smiled bitterly, guilt and regret written all over her face. "In my third year, after I met Chad, you privately asked
Celine started to panic as well. She glared at John and said, "Call him again!"No matter how often John called, they got the same response.Matilda smiled sadly and raised a finger, saying, "You sold shares worth 140 million for a little over a million. And because of that, the Long family took control of Bellenuite and evicted me. Why are you so dumb?"John refused to believe it and said, "That's impossible. Joe said he would gradually give us the remainder of the money over three months. I must have just written his phone number incorrectly. I know where he lives; I'll look for him now."Celine agreed with her son and said, "Yes, let's look for him right now!"The mother and son quickly left, leaving only Matilda and Chad in the room.Matilda collapsed to the ground, looking like a depressed old lady."Oh, you silly girl!" Chad sighed and lifted Matilda from the ground, placing her on the sofa.She was so light!Matilda was almost 170 centimeters tall, but it felt like she
Chad felt no sense of vindication from revenge when he considered Matilda's situation.That was because he was aware that their divorce resulted from someone meddling from behind the scenes.At that point, he desired vengeance. He would reclaim what belonged to Matilda and himself. Only then would Chad remarry Matilda.After hanging up the phone, Chad returned to Temple Road.There had been two arson incidents the previous night, and the smell of gasoline and the charred remains of the fire lingered in the air.At the western end of Temple Road, seven or eight incinerated sanitation trucks stood silently by the roadside.Several charred bodies were wrapped in white cloth on the ground nearby.Many of the residents were terrified and had already begun to move.Panic had spread among Temple Road's elderly residents, and moving companies crowded the street.The panic was contagious; they were truly terrified.Chad walked down Temple Road and witnessed the bustling activity.Whe
Chad knew about the Clairvoyant Eye since he was a child, thanks to his family's ancient books.Furthermore, his ancestors had relied on the Clairvoyant Eye thousands of years ago to diagnose illnesses. It was known to determine life and death at just a glance.The Jennings family lineage could n be traced back to the Magpie during ancient times when Hacniane was at war.Modern people associated the Magpie with a person. However, according to legends passed down through generations of the Jennings family, the Magpie was actually a feathered garment that resembled a bird-headed person, from which the Magpie's name originated.The Magpie's historical records spanned hundreds of years, representing various individuals from different periods.Only those who had opened their Clairvoyant Eyes could be considered worthy of the garment.According to the ancient books left by Chad's ancestors, the garment was made from phoenix and caladrius feathers and was known as the Mystical Phoenix F
Zach and Ryan had arrived.Liam also joined them.Chad and the other two exited Chad's room when they noticed Esther angrily confronting the newcomers. "You decided to demolish Temple Road without consulting anyone. What will you do now that it has turned into such a mess?"In reality, they never expected it to turn out that way. However, the evidence they had was insufficient to prove that it was Lumigen's work, so Liam was still planning a secret investigation.Liam, the police chief, had yet to publicly announce the investigation's findings, despite their intention to do everything possible to eradicate evil.Zach had been explaining to Bloomington residents that the fire on Temple Road was an accident while serving as mayor.They had appeared to seek Meran's opinion on whether Temple Road's demolition could proceed.The other party clearly aimed for the seven places on Temple Road that could not be demolished.Once those so-called cultural heritage sites were reduced to ash
At such a critical moment, any problems on Temple Road would be suspected to be related to Lumigen.The fire had occurred, but the seven places that were supposed to be burned remained unharmed.It made Lumigen the main suspect in the arson. Fortunately, Ayo responded quickly, issuing a statement early in the morning to clarify their position.Lumigen would not be able to remain in Bloomington if the public's opinions were manipulated against them.Jojo was furious as well. She never expected the people Joe hired to be so unreliable that they could not even start a fire properly.Jojo even heard that many of the people Joe hired died in the fire, leaving only a few survivors.At that moment, Stanley walked in and said, "Right now, we shouldn't be focused on figuring out who is responsible. We need to look into accelerating the demolition of Temple Road. Our people and the city hall demolition team have already arrived. We plan to flatten Temple Road within a week while keeping th
Jojo was surprised that Matilda would be released so quickly, so she panicked.The ambulance left. Jojo quickly calmed down and said, "What's there to talk about? You want to know why I did it? Honestly, I wanted to tell you a long time ago that Bellenuite's success was entirely due to me. You're a naive fool who's only good for her signature!"Matilda had held out hope that the person who betrayed her was not Jojo.However, Jojo had just admitted it to her face!Jojo smiled proudly as she adjusted her clothes. "I meticulously orchestrated and arranged so many crimes against you so you would spend a few more years in prison. I can't believe you're already out after only one night. I'm curious. Who bailed you out?"It was Chad!Thinking back on what Sonya had said the night before, she was finally convinced that Chad had bailed her out.However, before Matilda could respond, Jojo made a guess. "Let me guess, it was Chad, right?! I can't believe that trash has the ability to do 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