"Who do you think you are, trying to take me as your disciple?"Chad was no idiot, and he was level-headed as well. The photos his master left behind had been those of him in the past.The person who resembled Rowan's old photos was not Rowan!"I am Immortal Keating. I came to the mortal realm to look for the bloodline I left behind. I didn't expect to meet you, you little bug. It's quite interesting," the self-proclaimed Immortal Keating said.Chad was immediately on alert as he asked, "Interesting? In what way?"When Immortal Keating heard that, he was surprised. "You don't know? True, the mortal and immortal worlds are separated; it would be strange if they weren't. I guess you're unaware that you have a Mystic Archive!"Chad was shocked, but he did not show it. He deliberately asked, "What's a Mystic Archive?"Immortal Keating laughed as if pleased with his guess that Chad had no idea what a Mystic Archive was."The Mystic Archive is an inheritance left behind by immortals.
Chad asked, puzzled, "Watching me? How much is being offered for me to attract so many people?"Grayson's expression became even more peculiar when he answered Chad's question. "For laying hands on you without causing harm—1.5 million. Injuring you but leaving you alive—15 million. Severe injuries—30 million. "Killing you and leaving no corpse behind—60 million. Killing you and leaving some limbs behind—75 million. Killing you and producing your whole body—150 million.""Damn!" Chad was dumbfounded. He knew there was a bounty on his head, but he did not expect it to be divided into so many tiers.Grayson sighed and patted Chad's shoulder, noticing his confusion. "Do you understand now?"Chad scratched his head and said, "Is my life worth that much?""It's not about the money," Grayson said solemnly. "They understand how difficult it is to kill you, so they're using this method to expose you. The more attention you attract, the more trouble you'll get. Do you understand now?"Ch
"Dr. Jennings, I'm Jasmine, and I'm 170 centimeters tall...""Dr. Jennings, I'm Scarlett, and I'm 168 centimeters tall...""Dr. Jennings, my name is Cheryl, and I'm 165 centimeters tall..."After that, the women took off their nightgowns and freely displayed their bodies, introducing themselves to Chad one by one.Chad considered himself a decent man and desperately wanted to yell that it was enough.However, he swallowed the words because he was a man!How could a man not appreciate the scene in front of him? If he did not like it, he was not a man!This scene, which could only appear in so-called educational films, was Chad's first experience of its kind!Half an hour later, everyone had finished showcasing themselves. Jasmine asked, "Dr. Jennings, which of us do you prefer? You can pick anyone!"Chad was momentarily dazed. He forced himself to slow his rapid breathing and finally said, "I choose you!"Jasmine was surprised to hear that. The others were more feminine, matur
After all, one of the Mystics' early legends involved an emperor ascending into a dragon.Many historians believed that it was the day the emperor died amid thunder and lightning. The emperor must have been like him—a Mystic who had fused with an immortal!Miss Sixth explained to Chad how the world's first transformed demon was born. It was the legend of a fox spirit whom an emperor adored.According to the legend, the emperor was possessed by a fox, just as Miss Sixth claimed.However, at the end of the story, Miss Sixth mentioned something that made Chad think of Ayo Kato. "After the dynasty fell, the fox that possessed the emperor fled to what is now known as Saffronesia. In Saffronesia, the fox practiced for a thousand years before daring to use her true name—"Before Miss Sixth could finish, Chad said, "Ayo Kato, right?"Miss Sixth smiled. "Yes, that's her, the greatest demon in Saffronesia!"Chad reasoned that since the Mystic Archive had formed, it could not simply disapp
"Master, I'm innocent! I've known the Williams family for decades and never done anything to harm them—"Meryl wanted to respond, but as Marshawn's grip tightened, her voice abruptly stopped.Marshawn grinned maliciously as he threw Meryl to the ground. "Seems like you've forgotten what I do?"Meryl looked at him, terrified, only to hear Marshawn say, "You had the doctors kill Luke, and you instigated Linda to murder Terry. I'm aware of all of this."Meryl looked at him with horror. "That's impossible! How did you know?"Marshawn's face darkened. "I know everything in Hacniane. I was the Special Bureau's first director, and my former subordinates are spread across Hacniane. Whatever I want to know, someone provides me with the most accurate information."That revelation terrified Meryl. She was fully aware of Marshawn's previous actions.She assumed Marshawn had grown old.Marshawn had struggled to manage the Williams family's finances, particularly in recent years. Terry handl
Jennifer initially did not believe it, but when the immortal crown appeared above Marshawn's head, she had to believe him."I was wrong! Please spare me. I'll leave the Williams family and never return to Hacniane for the rest of my life!"Jennifer was terrified, so she knelt in front of Marshawn.How could such a cunning old woman give up so easily?Marshawn was no fool, either. With a wave of his hand and a crackling sound, he sent Jennifer flying with a slap.Swoosh!Three short arrows popped out of Jennifer's back and flew onto the roof.The arrows were so powerful that they pierced the steel-reinforced concrete roof before disappearing into the sky."I've said everything I needed to say. I'll send you on your way!"Just as Marshawn was about to finish Jennifer off, a dark figure appeared and saved her.Then, a woman said, "You can't kill her, Grandpa!"Marshawn's face changed. "It's you, girl? Are you here for revenge?"However, the woman said, "I volunteered for the m
Marilyn refused to accept that fact because the person saying those words was Marshawn!Calling him Grandpa was simply a recognition of Marshawn's seniority, not an expression of respect.Marilyn calmed down. "Can I take Madam Jade's body with me?"Marshawn released his grip. "Certainly. It'll save me the trouble of dealing with it myself. The Tibetan mastiffs at home just ate."That statement would send shivers down one's spine, particularly Marilyn, who shuddered even harder.It was difficult to imagine how ruthless Marshawn could be. Could one trust his words?Marilyn asked one final question before lifting Jennifer's body and leaving."Why did you leave the Special Bureau back then?"Marshawn remained silent for a long time before saying, "I was getting old, and I didn't have that kind of energy anymore."Marilyn did not press further and turned to leave with the body after receiving a rather trite response.Who was Marshawn? A master of both disciplines, an earthbound im
Meanwhile, dozens of beautiful women emerged from the Hall of Herbs in Bloomington's Temple Road.After they came out, they dispersed in different directions.They took various modes of transportation to Haron City before nightfall.Willow and Jasmine rented a car to get on the road together.As for Chad, he headed to the air raid shelter to meet up with Lord Fifth, deciding to take the underground passages.That was the first time Chad actively displayed his complete form after fusing with Miss Sixth.Chad's entire body was covered in black dragon scales. His height increased to two meters, and two dragon horns sprouted from his head.Lord Fifth transformed into a white dragon and led the way, while Chad followed closely behind, relying on his legs.Along the way, Chad, having merged with Miss Sixth, had the vision of a dragon.He saw the underground world, filled with enormous pythons that left him in awe. Lord Fifth led the way, explaining as they encountered various sights
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