Weldon opened the door and walked out of the shop, already seeing the ambulance from a distance.Temple Road was completely empty at that time. Weldon looked at the night sky and said softly, "Two dogs with short memories."As soon as the ambulance arrived, Weldon resumed his simpleton demeanor and led the medics to the backyard.Gisella and Weldon locked the door after the two patients entered the ambulance.After they left, Temple Road became quiet again."Are they gone?""They're gone.""I was so scared. I can't believe there's something like that here.""Yes! It was too surprising."The night breeze blew past the empty Temple Road, and if one listened closely, they could faintly hear it in the wind.The atmosphere at the distant army camp stationed at Cloth Alley was extremely tense.The sergeant held a military communications device and reported on what had occurred on Temple Road.Earlier, a soldier had died unexpectedly, and the medic was conducting an autopsy.Howe
The nurse rushed to change the patient's IV drip, passing through those things without pausing.It was like passing through a hologram of light and shadow, with no discomfort on either side.Chad was stunned, believing it was an illusion, but Gisella also saw it.Could only certain people see those beings?Ghosts were said to be visible only to those who had opened their spiritual eyes.Chad did not believe those were ghosts. For thousands of years, the Mystic arts had refused to acknowledge the existence of ghosts.Mystics believed that after death, people existed as souls or spirits.The Mystics also referred to souls and spirits as spirits.Furthermore, spirits lacked the ability to harm the living and would fade over time.What piqued Chad's interest was why those things were gathered outside Matilda's ward."Miss, breakfast is here! Oh, Mr. Jennings, you've woken up. That's excellent!" Weldon returned with breakfast, grinning foolishly as he walked toward them.The mome
"We got married because fate brought us together. Our divorce was inevitable. We don't need to remarry now. You don't need to be so hard on yourself. How about starting a new life?"When those words reached Matilda's ears, she only heard, "You wanted the divorce in the first place, and now you want to remarry? Are you treating marriage as a joke?"Matilda did not argue. She forced herself to sit up, her face filled with regret as she said, "I realize I was wrong. I'll change—""Matilda, it's over! From the moment I signed the papers, you and I were finished," Chad interrupted Matilda, speaking very solemnly. "From now on, we'll go our separate ways. If we meet again, we'll be friends, but being husband and wife is out of the question."Then, he walked out without hesitation, leaving Matilda in tears as she watched his retreating figure.However, Chad did not go far. He wanted to know why those ghosts were gathering around Matilda."Chad, what are you doing here?" As Chad stepped
Chad was just about to eat breakfast. He eagerly asked, "What happened?""It's hard to explain, and I'm not sure if you can handle it, but I have to try with you." On the other end, there was a lot of noise, including gunshots and Sheldon's voice.The situation had gotten very complicated, and Chad's heart suddenly tightened. "I'm going back to Temple Road. When can you get there?""I don't know. We're rushing back. I'm about to board a plane. Get ready—"Boom!After Sheldon finished speaking, the phone emitted a loud roar as if an explosion had occurred.The call was cut off, and Chad had no idea what had happened. He could not understand how Lawson had ended up in such danger.Why did Sheldon also say he did not know what was going on?"Mr. Jennings, what's wrong?" Weldon asked as he watched Chad leave the ward, carrying a half-eaten bun."I don't know!" Gisella replied, quickly following him. However, given Chad's nervousness, something significant had to have occurred.Af
Ruby walked up to Chad and said solemnly, "Chad Jennings, I'm your guide!"Chad was stunned, and his eyes warmed as he used his Clairvoyant Eye to look at them.He noticed that Ruby was emitting golden light all over her body, and behind her head was a celestial crown that only earthbound immortals would have.Chad grew cautious. He had not expected Ruby to be an earthbound immortal. "You're an Earthbound Immortal. Why did you sever one arm the last time you were on Temple Road?"Ruby smiled slightly. Despite being in her 70s, she exuded grace and charm."You called me an earthbound immortal. As an immortal, I won't argue with mortals. And how do you know I actually severed my arm?"Ruby reached out to Chad with a calm smile and said solemnly, "Chad, I'm your guide, leading you out of the sea of suffering and into the realm of immortals. Are you willing to join me?"Chad frowned and asked sternly, "Are you from the Zenith Organization?"Ruby calmly replied, "Yes! Not only am I
Bang!Chad's strike knocked Ruby out of the Hall of Herbs, sending her flying into the ruins of Temple Road.At that point, Chad's body began to regain a massive amount of internal energy. His power was restored—two immortal crowns appeared behind his head, and his entire body emitted golden light as he emerged from the Hall of Herbs.Bang!Chad descended from the sky and stomped on Ruby's head. The attack was extremely quick and powerful!However, Ruby was still an earthbound immortal and reacted quickly, dodging at the last minute! Chad's foot landed on the ruins, causing a deep pit.Ruby looked at the deep pit in disbelief and exclaimed, "You're not Chad. Chad couldn't have been an earthbound immortal—"Bang!Chad did not want to waste time with Ruby, so he kicked her back to the ground, causing her to sink deeply into the soil. When the dust settled, Chad approached Ruby and said coldly, "It's over!"Ruby looked at Chad in shock, her mouth full of blood, and she could not
Chad struggled to keep his balance as he stumbled back to the Hall of Herbs.From a distance, he could see Cloth Alley and Peak Institute soldiers looking at him in shock.They had clearly witnessed the confrontation between Chad and Ruby.That level of exaggerated speed and force would undoubtedly shock ordinary people.An officer from Cloth Alley approached Chad and saluted him before saying, "I have orders from my superior to ask if you would need an ambulance."Chad's Clairvoyant Eye was still active, and when he noticed the aura emanating from that person, he confirmed that he was a normal person. So Chad replied, "No need; ordinary doctors can't treat my injuries. You may leave!"Chad then closed the door to the Hall of Herbs, leaving the military officer in shock.Meanwhile, in a storage room on the top floor of Bellenuite headquarters, Rube lay on the ground as the masked Dark Phoenix treated her with needles."How can he be an Earthbound Immortal? And not just any ordi
"He still has a heartbeat, his breathing is steady, pupils are normal, strong pulse… This doesn't make sense!"Chad, enduring the excruciating pain from all around his body, almost crawled up to Lawson for diagnosis.After a thorough examination, Chad was dumbfounded.All indications suggested that Lawson was very healthy.However, under the Clairvoyant Eye, the human aura around Lawson had indeed vanished.It was like how he could not see the human aura around Landry due to the Dead Man's Piece.So, Chad combed Lawson's body but found nothing similar.One-armed Sheldon, after sitting down in the Hall of Herbs, first used needles to stop the bleeding from his bloodied arm.After that, he looked at Chad with an expression filled with concern.As a renowned miracle healer, Sheldon could tell from observation that Chad's condition was also dire.Chad's complexion was dark and bluish, and he was covered in blood all over his body and face, indicating that he was also seriously in
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