"Of course! But who else is in your room?"Yara said coldly, "Who else do you think? Everyone who should be there is there!"Chad lazily withdrew his hand from stretching and stood up, saying, "Then I'm not going. Have fun, guys.""Don't you dare!"Yara glared at Chad, no longer as gentle as before.Chad hesitated for a moment. Then he smiled helplessly and prepared to leave. As he passed by Forrest, he deliberately patted the man on the shoulder."Go back to Europe! There isn't a place for you in Bellenuite anymore.Forrest shivered. After Chad left, he received a call from Bellenuite's Human Resources Department."Is this Mr. Forrest? The company's senior management has decided to cancel your appointment. You don't have to report here anymore."Furthermore, the other party did not give him a chance to speak, hanging up as soon as they finished.Smack!After Forrest put down his phone, he raised his hand and slapped Mandy."You want to amuse yourself, but your fun has cost
Chad realized that and said, "So, you guys gathered here because of me—""No!"Yara interrupted Chad, grumbling, "Who would worry about you?! It makes no difference to us whether you die or not.Fifi chuckled. "Don't flatter yourself. I heard Coco was injured, so we came to see her. It has nothing to do with you."Chad looked puzzled and said, "I'd still be in the dark if you hadn't said anything! I had Liam take care of Coco. He—""And you still dare to say that?! He is Bloomington's police chief, but you asked him to look after a patient for you? What were you thinking?"Yara yelled angrily, yanking Coco away from Chad's side. "Don't get so close to him. He's been cozying up with a big star!""Brat! What are you talking about? You want me to slap you?"Fifi pretended to be angry, but after glaring at Yara, she redirected the conversation. "Actually, it was Yara who mentioned it. Otherwise, we wouldn't have known, would we? She's like a tough cookie with a soft heart; she care
As they descended underground, Chad realized that his underground alchemy room utilized the space of the underground air-raid shelters.At that moment, it had been damaged to the extent that it connected to the air-raid shelters.Quickly, Lord Fifth led Chad to a warehouse inside one of the air-raid shelters, where his belongings were piled up.However, many things were already unusable.Fortunately, the Divine Censer was still intact, and Garyson's medicinal materials were fine as well.It was just that Chad's clothes, shoes, computers, furniture, and other items were all ruined!However, as Chad looked around the extensive network of air-raid shelters, he had a different idea.So Chad said, "Watch over the stuff for me. I'll come pick it up in a while. Just send me back for now."Back in the backyard, Lord Fifth said, "Those people aren't ordinary folk. You have to be careful."As he looked at the bottomless pit in front of him, Chad said, "I know, but those people all went
Swoosh! Swoosh!The sound of something flying through the air could be heard again, startling Chad, who rolled quite a distance away.Bang!Chad turned to see two dart-like weapons deeply embedded in the ground.Those weapons were about one meter long and had spear-like tips at the front. They were a rare sight."Damn it!"A woman's voice echoed out of nowhere, full of fear and anger."Who's there?" Chad asked sternly, but no one answered.At that moment, Grayson said, "Assassins from the Inkwell Clan!"The Inkwell Clan!Chad's heart tensed instantly!In Hacniane history, the Inkwell Clan disappeared from history records more than 2,000 years ago.However, that did not mean that the clan had vanished. They had just retreated to the shadows.The Mystics and the martial artists knew about the existence of the Inkwell Clan.That was because most of Hacnianes' ancient kings and emperors had another identity—an Inkwell Grandmaster.In other words, in the past, one needed to b
The two wore light armor that Chad had never seen before, which appeared very well made.Chad used his Clairvoyant Eye to investigate and discovered that their armor most likely obscured their auras.It was not just their auras but also the auras around them.They certainly lived up to the Inkwell Clan's name. They could even deceive the Mystics' Clairvoyant Eyes. That was terrifying.Without Grayson's reminder, Chad would have died or been seriously injured then.Chad noticed intricate patterns beneath their feet, indicating the Mystic Gales formation."Terry Williams is dead!" Grayson exclaimed."Terry?" Chad took a while to recall that name. "The one Mr. Kara brought to dinner the other day? What has his death got to do with me?"The old lady exclaimed, "How could it have nothing to do with you? You killed him!"Chad was stunned. Why was he suddenly blamed for someone's murder?The elderly lady said, "Inkwell Clan's current Grandmaster, the puppeteer, Madam Meryl Jade!"C
Chad thought it was absurd and asked, "How could your life and death be related to me?"The old lady sighed deeply and said, "To become an Inkwell Clan assassin, one must consume a special poison, and to survive it, one must take an antidote every seven days."The Inkwell Clan wielded significant power. In Hacniane, there was a well-known saying—peaceful ideologies reigned supreme during prosperous times. In times of turmoil, the Inkwell Clan would reign!It meant that during prosperous times, the leaders of the Inkwell clan favored peaceful figures. During chaotic times, the various branches of the Inkwell Clan prioritized their own goals.Whether in times of chaos or prosperity, the Inkwell factions that eventually triumphed would deliver the emperor. Then, if the emperor's descendants wanted to inherit the throne, they had to gain recognition from the various Inkwell factions and become Grandmasters.Over thousands of years, the Inkwell clan had been divided into numerous facti
When Willow heard the truth, she felt as if she had been reborn. Decades of confusion had been unraveled for her."Mr. Jennings, rest assured, even if the assassin faction is wiped out, we won't lay a hand on you!"Chad was not concerned about Willow's words. Instead, he asked, "How many days until the next dose?""Four days!""How many more are left in the assassin faction?""Less than 50!"Willow looked despondent. She choked while Chad continued to ask, "How many days will it take for them to get to Bloomington?"The beautiful woman with bruises on her face said, "Two days!"Chad chuckled. "In two days, all the assassins will arrive here, and I will cure all of you!"Willow hesitated. She was evidently worried that Chad would wipe out the assassin faction.Naturally, Chad understood that gaining someone's trust required showing some sincerity. So he said, "In fact, you don't need to get them here. They will come themselves. After all, they only have four days to live, righ
Snap!Cynthia walked up behind Chad and placed a safety helmet on his head, saying, "We've started installing the panels. Once it's done, we'll start pouring the concrete. The house will be completed by noon today, and the interior decoration can start in the afternoon."Chad listened in disbelief. Were all those large machines on Temple Road meant to renovate the Hall of Herbs? However, when he arrived at the place, what he saw left him speechless.Three cranes were operating in the backyard, and dozens of workers were busy in a large pit over ten meters in diameter.Cynthia smiled and said, "I decided to dig up the entire yard and expand the building area.""This must have cost a lot of money!""Don't mention money to me! Just make sure you live here comfortably once it's built!"Chad sat quietly in the Hall of Herbs, watching the construction outside. The entire process seemed to be on fast-forward.At noon, the last panel was laid, completing the construction of the five-st
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