Unfortunately, that old guy had already become a martial supreme, so in the end, they could not kill him.However, the snake disaster lasted for about a year until the entire city of Haron City launched a massive snake extermination campaign, forcing Lord Second and Lord Fifth to stop reluctantly.Lord Second scoffed, "If we had found suitable people back then, I would've killed that old bastard with my power. Third and Fourth died unjustly. Marshawn attacked during winter when we were hibernating and at our weakest..."Lord Fifth sighed. "Third and Fourth probably didn't even know how they died."Chad was perplexed. "Can't your true forms come out for revenge?"Lord Fifth replied, "They can, but our true forms are seen as rare treasures by humans!"Chad suddenly understood.In Mystic medicine, several unimaginable recipes needed 20-year-old serpents and pythons as ingredients.Lord Second and Lord Fifth had lived for over a hundred years, perhaps even several centuries, so the
Inside the box was a ceramic figurine, and Chad could not tell if it was genuine.It would be a relic from at least 1,200 years ago if it were real.However, it was illegal to buy or sell such relics within Hacniane.Mason had some wild connections to get his hands on something like that!More importantly, the figurine immediately triggered Chad's Clairvoyant Eye.The last time he had the same sensation was when he saw the two blue and white porcelain pieces at a charity auction.A formation!That was his immediate reaction, but that seemed like too much of a coincidence!When it was too coincidental, it reeked of a plot, which immediately made Chad wary.He already possessed two formation diagrams and knew mastering them could lead to unimaginable consequences."Put it down and leave," Chad ordered. His momentary surprise was quickly replaced by caution.After Mason left and the door was securely closed, Chad sat down to meditate. He quickly entered a trance and started to
It was not just similar; it was essentially the same formation.In shock, Chad muttered, "I have no desire to become an immortal!"Then, a thought struck him. Even if he acquired all six formations, it did not necessarily mean he had to ascend to immortality.Otherwise, the Golden Manual would not have been written.So, ascending to immortality was just one option after obtaining the six diagrams.Chad turned his attention back to the figurine, which depicted a general.He put it down and called Willow to check on their progress.Before he left, Chad had instructed them to swiftly eliminate Marshall's informants upon arriving in Haron City.He had secretly planned to turn Marshawn blind in the city without him realizing it.Thus far, Marshawn had yet to receive any news that Chad was in Haron City.Chad needed to ensure that Willow's team had completed their task before confronting Marshawn since his sudden appearance would mean declaring war."Alright, I understand! Let one
The door opened, and a woman who looked like a zombie gave Marshawn a sinister smile. "Oh, what makes the body you've chosen so special?""That boy might not be as good as his sister, but he's not far off," Marshawn said excitedly, his eyes filled with anticipation.The woman glanced back at the room, where Marilyn was meditating with her eyes closed, showing no signs of anything unusual. "Really? This brother and sister pair seems interesting. I wonder what kind of people their parents are?"Marshawn replied, "Their parents are from an ancient family of Mystic healers with an impressive lineage."The woman smiled stiffly. "Fine, but I need to possess her first."Marshawn was overjoyed. "Don't worry, Exalted Immortal. As long as you agree, I'll find a way to keep him here for a few more days.""Enough! Don't waste my time. I need to prepare. I like this little bug's body," the woman said with a sickly grin as she returned to the room.Bang!The iron door closed, and Marshawn sm
"Speak!" Marshawn was startled. "I've been feeling uncomfortable recently, and then they had that accident."Chad fell into deep thought. He had noticed a problem, which was not a small one.The entire Williams Village was shrouded in a thick, dark gray aura. In geomancy terms, that indicated an excess of darkness and a light deficiency.While that might not be an issue in a household with many women, it was highly inappropriate for a martial arts family like the Williams family. Furthermore, the Williams Village, though called a village, was essentially a large estate inhabited by Marshawn's direct lineage."Currently, the energy here is dominated by dark energy, which is why two significant male family members have passed away," Chad said.The old man and the young man had been engaging in playful banter from the start, their words a mix of truth and jest. Marshawn was only half convinced by what Chad said."That sounds somewhat reasonable. My dear disciple, do you have any way
"Are you kidding? I just came from Cultural Street," Chad, sensing something amiss, responded with feigned displeasure.Unexpectedly, Marshawn laughed and pulled Derek over. "You're overthinking it. Derek is about to ascend. I want to take you to Cultural Street to help pick herbs for refining a pill to help him break through to become an earthbound immortal!"Chad was shocked. He activated his Clairvoyant Eye and scrutinized Derek, half-doubting Marshawn. Indeed, the aura around Derek was so intense that it was almost visible to the naked eye, even though he was deliberately suppressing it."What's going on? There have been too many people ascending recently!" Chad muttered in surprise, suddenly realizing the issue.In the past, it was rare for anyone in the Mystic community to ascend within a century, and those who did often failed, eventually merging back into nature.Even 50 years ago, there were only a few dozen earthbound immortals in the Mystic community. Yet, in the past f
Septon grinned unreservedly. "Please forgive me, but I'm just interested in traditional medicine. It doesn't mean I'm a qualified medical practitioner."Then, Septon led everyone to the lounge behind Treasure Herb Hall. Only then did Marshawn speak up. "Chad, tell him what you need, and let Septon prepare it."Chad had two types of pills in his possession—the rebirth elixir and the parasite pill.The rebirth elixir could help Derek become an earthbound immortal, but Chad could not give it to him.Chad did not want Derek to break through to become an earthbound immortal.So, he prescribed a set of herbs. "Silk tree, deer blood, purple ganoderma, raspberry…"Upon hearing those ingredients, Septon looked at them strangely. "Such a potent prescription - who is it for?"Marshawn did not find anything amiss and instead scolded Septon, "Don't ask too many questions, just go prepare it."Septon smirked and left. Marshawn then turned to Chad and asked, "What are you up to, kid?"Chad d
Chad looked at Jade with a strange expression, wondering what the old lady was up to.The two had crossed paths before, and one could say they were in a hostile relationship.Chad helped her regain her senses simply because he wanted to inquire about the situation with the Williams family.However, Jade's reaction made Chad feel suspicious."Why are you still standing there dumbfounded? Hurry up and leave!"Surprisingly, when Chad did not speak, Jade became anxious, grabbing and pushing him toward the door!Chad pushed her away, controlling Jade with several needles.Then he began to observe the room for surveillance cameras but found nothing.Jade, who was under control, continued to urge Chad to leave. "Marshawn wants to kill you, and I'm telling the truth...""Are Terry and Luke's deaths your doing?" Chad asked, and Jade fell silent.Adjusting the needles, Chad asked, "You've spent decades with the Williams family. Why did you decide to move against them?"Jade still did
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