However, Miss Sixth was controlling Chad's body at that moment. She ignored Samuel's questions."Frost Peony, attack!"As Miss Sixth's voice came from Chad's mouth, the white sword, Frost Peony, suddenly transformed into a flurry of petals."So naive! Do you think having a divine weapon means you can fight me? You will die today!"Samuel's expression changed as he moved his hands, causing numerous formation patterns to swirl like a nest of snakes, attempting to trap Chad once more. However, the petals of Frost Peony sliced through those patterns as if they were tofu.Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!Each petal became a razor-sharp flying knife, and in the blink of an eye, two petals pierced Samuel's shoulder while he was momentarily distracted. Despite the superhuman regenerative abilities granted by the Evergrow, Samuel was horrified by the power of that divine weapon."Great Master, can you handle this or not? If not, I'm leaving!"Jojo had not expected Chad to have another trick up h
Chad's face darkened as he grabbed Samuel by the neck and squeezed with sudden force."Die!"Crack!Samuel's neck snapped!Just as Chad withdrew his hand, he saw Samuel's neck visibly start to heal and reattach. That was entirely unexpected for Chad, and by the time he tried to grab Samuel again, it was too late.Samuel formed a seal with one hand, and a massive array appeared behind him, enveloping him completely. In the blink of an eye, Samuel vanished!Chad, shocked, shot into the sky and scanned the surroundings but found no trace of Samuel."Damn it!"Chad roared in frustration as he landed back on the ground, reverting from his immortal state.The berserk pill's effects were still coursing through him, his head adorned with the glowing rings of an immortal crown, his body brimming with violent, restless energy, desperate for release. The truths Samuel had revealed only fueled Chad's fury further.At that moment, the phone in the Hall of Herbs rang. Chad rushed inside to
Late at night in the Skyshroud Tower, two security guards were yawning in the security room.In front of them were numerous surveillance monitors, which, as usual, showed nothing but emptiness in the building after dark."Did you hear? The 16th floor is now home to dozens of stunning women.""Yeah, I was on duty when they moved in today.""If only I could snag one of them!""Dream on! Those women wouldn't look twice at someone like you!"As the two guards chatted, the monitor showing the 16th floor suddenly became lively. Dozens of gorgeously dressed women emerged from their single apartments, looking like they were about to go out.The two guards instantly perked up, watching as the women, divided into several groups, took the elevator downstairs."We're heading out now; my ride's here!""Go ahead. I'll wait for the others!"The women chatted in the lobby, and several rideshare cars arrived one after another, attracting the guards' attention as they approached to inquire.H
Chad's performance, instead of causing any jealousy or anger from Miss Sixth, made her feel that Chad was exceptional.That was the fundamental difference between animals and humans. Moreover, Chad's interactions with those women were all on a spiritual level, involving the primordial spirits.During their journey, Chad realized for the first time just how vast his Mystic Archive had become. The Mystic Archive was filled with real spiritual energy, quickly transforming into internal energy, replenishing his empty meridians.As a result, the backlash from the berserk inner pill lasted less than an hour. Chad used the continuous supply of spiritual energy to make up for his previous deficit. In a few hours, his emaciated body had completely recovered.When Chad finally emerged from the bedroom, he saw himself in the bathroom mirror and noticed some changes. He was significantly leaner, which only made him look even more handsome.Stepping out of the villa, he saw Jasmine sitting by
Chad looked at the spirit fox with a peculiar expression, carefully recalling the previous night's events.With so many women entering the Mystic Archive, he wondered if that little fox had mingled among them.The Mystic Archive was the human's ancient method of passing down knowledge, so any creature that gained enlightenment and entered the Mystic Archive would appear in human form.Chad was sure he had attended to each woman equally in the Mystic Archive world. If that white-furred fox had gone in, it surely would have been blessed with Chad's attention.Nancy, unable to resist the charm of the adorable creature, quickly took the little white fox from Jasmine. "Oh, such a cute little fox! Chad, can we keep it?"Jasmine, worried the fox might be frightened, wanted to stop Nancy, but Chad held her back. "If you want to keep it, of course you can," he said, giving Jasmine's hand a reassuring squeeze.Understanding Chad's concern, Jasmine looked at the little white fox with a seri
The ancient emperor cut down Yggdrasil to obtain more Evergrow and achieve immortality.Chad recalled Samuel's statement. "Evergrow is the key to becoming immortal."That implied that once infected with Evergrow, a person's body would undergo a transformative change, granting near-immortality. One could then attain an immortal body by using the three sacred trees to cleanse the Evergrow from their system.The three sacred trees were identified as Yggdrasil, Ashraddine, and Irminsul. Marshawn's diary mentioned that these three ancient sacred trees were paths to the Zenith, each leading to a different celestial realm."Nonsense!" Chad muttered as he closed the diary, organizing the clues in his mind.Marshawn's diary and Samuel's words claimed that Snow, after being kidnapped, was sent to the firmament and successfully entered the celestial realm.Initially, Chad did not believe it, but with both sources corroborating the story, he could not ignore it. If true, Marilyn was not Chad
Ronan chuckled lightly. "Of course, I hope you can make it in time. Otherwise, everything will be in vain!"Sadie said, "Maybe, by the time you get there, our great-uncle will already be cured. You should know that Dark Phoenix has recently healed many prominent figures; her medical skills are remarkable."Chad turned to Willow. "My phone is broken. Please give me your phone and buy a new one when you can. I'll pay you back when I return."Willow nodded. "Yes, Dr. Jennings. I can buy a new one myself; you don't need to worry about the money."Chad took Willow's phone and got into a Mercedes Sprinter. Ronan and Sadie did not accompany him.Once inside the vehicle, Chad inserted his SIM card into the phone and saw dozens of missed calls and messages, mostly from Matilda and Youlee. Ignoring them, he put the phone away and closed his eyes to rest.Chad eagerly anticipated meeting Dark Phoenix, hoping it would be their most peaceful encounter.That was his main reason for agreeing t
The driver's tattoo was a black fox head, indicating that the driver had a guardian immortal and was a shaman.The black fox was the most powerful among the Fox family spirits in the northeastern shamanic system. The black fox guarded the household while the white fox served the shaman. The Fox family's roles were divided very specifically.After a two-hour drive, the car exited the highway at an off-ramp. Chad saw the sign indicating they were in Orcreek, a small town adjacent to Bloomington.That puzzled Chad. After seeing Micah in Jeems County, that esteemed elder, Tenan, was also in such a small town.Did those former high-ranking officials choose to retire in such places?The car soon entered a narrow road flanked by endless wheat fields. After about 20 minutes, they arrived at an estate.Once out of the car, Ronan also arrived shortly after."Dr. Jennings, please come in!" Ronan said with a smile, leading the way into the courtyard.Upon entering, Chad felt like he had en
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