Simon turned around to see who had spoken to him so arrogantly but was taken aback when he saw the person behind him.Before he could apologize, the other person spoke up."As a major shareholder of Bellenuite, it should be easy for me to dismiss him, right?"It was Stanley.Previously, Chad had saved him and informed him that his wife had cheated on him.Without Chad, who knew how long he would have remained in the dark? So Stanley was extremely grateful to Chad and would not let anyone slander him.Simon was terrified after hearing Stanley's words. He had worked hard in Bellenuite for many years and finally reached the pinnacle of success.If he were fired as a high-level executive, he would most likely have to restart his career from scratch. There might not be a chance for him to climb back up."Mr. Long, I'm sorry! I didn't realize it was you. I was wrong! I have a big mouth."Jojo intervened just as Simon was about to slap himself.Stanley intended to dismiss a high-lev
"Mr. Hawthorne, how does our cooperation relate to that trash? Chad isn't even worthy of knowing you..."Ivy unexpectedly stepped forward. Despite being provoked by Fifi earlier in the day, she was not angry with Chad. She was only angry that Fifi had taken Chad away.Ivy exclaimed proudly, "Of course, Chad is worthy. He's my fiance.""Ms. Hawthorne, I didn't expose you at Bellenuite's financing banquet out of respect, but you brought it up again. Do you believe everyone here is a fool?" Jojo sneered disdainfully.Ivy had mentioned it before, but Jojo did not believe her. How could a Hawthorne be engaged to someone like Chad?After the initial shock, everyone present quickly realized that it was impossible. On the other hand, Matilda believed she had heard it from Clinton, the Hawthorne family patriarch.Bill said, "Who said it's not true? My sister and Chad have an engagement. Not only can I admit it, but my grandfather wouldn't dare to deny it."The banquet hall was silent. Bi
A group of attractive men and women entered the banquet hall.The famous star, Fifi, led the group, and Chad stood beside her, escorted by Fifi.In addition, Chad was accompanied by three stunningly beautiful women.Coco and Andrew were there to represent their parents.Doreen and Grayson did not like such occasions and decided to stand in solidarity with Chad. So, before they arrived, they arranged for Coco and Andrew to follow Chad's orders.Matilda was enraged when she saw that scene.She used to believe that if Chad left her, he would never be able to find another woman like her.Nonetheless, Chad appeared to be surrounded by beauty everywhere. Even Ivy was supposed to be engaged to him."Chad!""Dr. Jennings!""Little brat."Various voices could be heard throughout the banquet hall.Stanley, Bill, Tori, and Ivy approached and greeted Chad.Following that, the Fulmano brothers walked forward and spoke to him as if they were old friends.Jojo's face heated up as she sa
"And former Cabinet member, Mr. Rustin Hart, and Rivervale Mayor, Mr. Tori Hart."We also have the chairman of Firemind Capital, Mr. Calvin Long. Let's welcome them."With Ayo's introductions, the four elderly men stood up to acknowledge the audience. They looked like they had 400 years of age between them.Ayo then made a grand introduction, complete with the most enthusiastic smile."Next, let's welcome the most esteemed guest of tonight's banquet, Mr. Balaro Yamamoto, the President of the Neuf Chrys Club!"Balaro walked onto the stage in a suit and leather shoes, holding a can.The moment he appeared, the entire venue fell silent. Everyone was in disbelief when they saw Balaro."There's actually someone so beautiful in this world? Seeing him once is enough for my lifetime.""Men should resemble men, but this man is either a devil or an anomaly. How can a man be so beautiful?"The discussions came to an abrupt halt when Balaro's cane tapped the stage. All eyes were on him.
Balaro never expected anyone to stand up and challenge him.It was vastly different from the treatment he had received in the other cities of Hacniane.Prior to Bloomington, he was treated like a star in every city he visited.The mayors of those cities would agree to any request to keep the Neuf Chrys Club, but Bloomington appeared to be different.Not only did the city officials oppose him, but other businesses attempted to compete with him.Balaro could not allow that to happen, so he pointed to the blueprint on the big screen and said, "This is designed by the world's top designer, Mr. Makoto Shirogane, and the strongest geomancy master in Saffronesia. Mr. Shirogane's design is unparalleled! The Neuf Chrys Club has built numerous world-class skyscrapers. How many of you can compare to his experience?"As soon as he said that, the opposing voices vanished. Even Bill sat down somewhat sullenly.The Sangrea Group's construction company lacked comparable experience.Even the au
In addition, the higher-ups wanted to keep all of Lumigen Pharmaceuticals' patent formulas.Lumigen had already secured a significant portion of Hacniane medicine's formula-related territory through a patent application.Zach was upset, but he had no choice but to agree. He said, "If this is only about Sacred Street, then I can make the decision."Zach looked at Chad with apologies.Even though Balaro had achieved his goal, he was still furious.However, Balaro expressed gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Mr. Jovy. The Neuf Chrys Club will actively plan for the construction work."He had no idea that as soon as he finished speaking, he would be greeted with disdainful laughter."Oh, please! With the Third Railway Bureau, the construction maniac, around, the Saffronesians are just looking to lose to fight them!""That's right! If a Saffonesian company makes a bid, they're just humiliating themselves."Balaro kept his cool in the face of taunts and mockery.However, Chad would not
At that moment, Bloomington's sky shone as bright as day, and everyone could see through the banquet hall's glass curtain walls to the golden pillar of light that pierced the sky.At the same time, Seis was dining with a lovely lady in Cloth Alley.The sudden appearance of the phenomenon caused his expression to turn ugly."That's the Radiance of the Seven. Balaro dares to practice sorcery near Temple Road? It's truly despicable," the stunning woman sitting across from him said coldly, looking at the sky.Seis set his utensils down, formed a hand seal with one hand, and flicked his fingers toward the sky.Click!Thunder flashed across the sky, which was as bright as day. Then, it struck the golden pillar of light, and the sky returned to its previous state.However, Seis staggered when it thundered, and he spat blood onto the table in front of him.Seis wiped the blood from his mouth and said, "I'm so sorry for ruining the meal you prepared."The stunning woman was Dos Fang, a
So, after Zach finished speaking with Cynthia, he went on stage to make an announcement. "Everyone, the city hall has some news to announce regarding the massive project around the future eco-friendly industrial park."Everyone stopped talking about the amazing things that had just happened and focused their attention on Zach on stage.Balaro even temporarily suppressed his anger to hear what Zach had to say.Zach smiled as he said, "The Eco-Industrial Park is a mega-project that will have a long-term impact on Bloomington's future. After a quick conversation with Ms. Gurn, the head of the Third Railway Bureau, I realized that my ideas were too simplistic."Everyone sensed a ruse, and Ayo looked at Balaro with concern.After exchanging glances, Ayo walked forward, intending to change the subject.However, Zach denied her the opportunity. He took the microphone and said, "After speaking with Ms. Gurn, we've reached a preliminary agreement. The Bloomington government will form a jo
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