Spencer Sachs, a Cabinet dignitary and a God of War, was 65 years old and had only one arm."Where's my granddaughter?""You fool! Just look around and see who looks like your granddaughter!"Zayan walked into the courtyard, loudly calling out but with a satisfied smile on his face.Spencer quickly fixed his gaze on Matilda, trembling with excitement."She looks just like her!""Enough about that. What about your son, Logan? He's going to the firmament. What do you plan to do?"Zayan stepped in front of Matilda, standing face-to-face with Spencer.Spencer scratched his head. "That kid has been rebellious since childhood. I can't stop him. Besides, I'm going up there after the memorial service myself…"Spencer ended with a proud grin.The courtyard fell silent.After a long pause, Zayan asked in shock, "Is it really that severe?"Spencer glanced at the sky. "It's worse than expected. It all depends on the situation in the coming days."Zayan immediately sensed the gravity o
Just then, a special agent burst in, whispered something in Zayan's ear, and left.Zayan glanced at Matilda and Chad. "It seems we won't be having this meal after all!"A luxurious car arrived at the entrance of the courtyard. Zayan quickly got into the car and left.Naomi suddenly became cheerful when her father left and excitedly shouted, "Yay! Dad's finally gone!"Then she grabbed Matilda and Chad and said, "Come on! I'll take you around Kennington and treat you to a nice meal!"Matilda, already lacking appetite, reluctantly agreed since Naomi was the elder. However, she did not want to be with Chad. She tugged Naomi's hand and said, "Aunt Naomi, let's go out, but leave this guy behind.""No way!" Naomi said with a mysterious smile. "I promised Dad I'd get you two to reconcile! Let's go to the Owl Tavern for a meal, and then I'll take you to Polden Street in the afternoon."Naomi, with her carefree personality, put one arm around Matilda's waist and the other around Chad's
Before Matilda could say anything, Chad coldly interjected, "Get lost!"Both Matilda and Chad were not in the mood for dining. When Naomi left, they were inclined to go, too!Harvey, caught off guard by the rejection, shot a glare at Chad and cursed, "Damn it! I'm just trying to hit on a beautiful girl. Why are you interfering?"Harvey reached out to slap Chad, but the latter blocked his hand.As he looked at his blocked hand, Harvey arrogantly declared, "I've never missed a beat when it comes to hitting people in Kennington."Chad, however, did not even glance at him. He asked Matilda, "Are we leaving or not?"Matilda was infuriated by Chad's comment. "In a situation like this, do you think we can just leave?"Harvey sneered from the side, "You disrespected me and still wanted to leave? Do you even know who I am?"Chad nonchalantly replied, "I don't care whose bastard you are."No one dared to speak to Harvey like that!"What did you say? Say that again! I'll kill you!" Harv
Chad tidied his clothes, made an inviting gesture, and pulled Matilda along as they headed out. Seeing this, everyone around could not help but shiver.Anyone who needed special agents to escort them must be someone important. Even Harvey, usually arrogant and domineering, realized he might have provoked someone he should not have.As Chad passed by Harvey, he looked at him with a smile and said, "I've often heard Zaiden Cooper mention his two grandsons. Indeed, the reputation doesn't do you justice."Harvey was stunned that Chad knew he was Zaiden Cooper's grandson. When he tried to catch up, he was even more shocked that Chad was picked up by an Aston Martin Victor!It was well-known that only people with extraordinary status could be escorted in such a car. Just as Chad was about to enter the vehicle, Flynn and Naomi returned."Hey, why are you coming out? Aren't you going to eat?" Flynn parked his motorcycle, glanced at the luxurious car, and looked at Chad in surprise.Chad
Joe had visited Kennington several times but had never received such a high-level reception. Although the Coaster was just a small bus, it was nicknamed the leader's vehicle, which was highly prestigious.Ordinary people could not even imagine riding in it, so Joe was excited. At that moment, Joe completely relaxed and decided to follow Camden closely. "Master, where are we going?" he asked.Camden looked out the window and said, "We must be going to Amity Gate."Amity Gate, also known as the Peacemaking Gate, was where the cabinet office was located and symbolized the nation of Hacniane.Hector casually remarked, "It's just the Cabinet. As a Mystic representative, I've been here often."Camden smiled and said, "Same here. I used to represent Celestial Mountains and frequently came to Amity Gate."Hector said, "Fifty years ago, during the Mystic Hexa Pirates incident, that was the first time the Cabinet held a meeting for the Mystic representatives."Camden said, "Yes, it was al
As they were leaving, Tessa privately told Hector, "Don't worry about the Yggdrasil on Temple Road. I'll find a way."After saying goodbye to Tessa, Hector took a car to the hotel.Meanwhile, the video conference was still ongoing in Chad's hotel room. Sir Holt, Zayan, and a dozen dignitaries were among those in the meeting.Sir Holt said, "We have just received a message from the firmament. An assassination squad, overturned by the Celestial Realm, has infiltrated Kennington. Their targets are all cabinet members and their families."It has been confirmed that three ministers and their families were killed yesterday. Security has been upgraded. Kennington is now under complete lockdown."Special agents, intelligence agents, and the Mystic Nine Bureau are conducting a thorough investigation. We aim to capture all members of the assassination squad before tomorrow's memorial service."Zayan continued from where Sir Holt left off. "The latest information indicates that this assassi
Chad had no patience to wait and pushed Tanner aside, storming out of the room. He had promised Micah to protect Nancy, and he intended to keep that promise.Tanner watched Chad's retreating figure with a half-smile and picked up the giant calculator under his arm, following him. "Oh boy, I need to ask the director for a raise after this job!"Meanwhile, Chad had reached Nancy's room upstairs.Inside, Nancy was unconscious on the floor, holding a little white fox, while a shadowy figure stood over her, raising a katana for a fatal strike.Chad did not hesitate; he used Immortal Unity, transforming one of his arms into a dragon claw, piercing the assassin's chest. The shadowy figure turned his head in horror to look at Chad. "Damn it! You!"Before he could finish, Chad crushed his heart, then picked up Nancy, ready to return to his room. As Chad exited Nancy's room, Tanner arrived leisurely.Tanner was somewhat surprised to see Chad unscathed. "I didn't expect you to scare off the
Chad felt a pang of sympathy for Nancy.Nevertheless, he said, "You shouldn't have come. Kennington is too dangerous right now. From now on, stay with me, and don't go anywhere."Nancy nodded. "Okay, I'll listen to you, Chad."She suddenly seemed to remember something and grabbed Chad's hand. "Oh, Matilda is here too. Will she be in danger as well?""She won't be in danger," Tanner said. "Matilda is Zayan's granddaughter, and our director is protecting her."Nancy glanced at Tanner, and the little white fox on her lap started making a fuss. She seemed to understand the fox's message and looked at Tanner with distrust.That made Tanner uncomfortable—the worst thing for a Mystic Bureau Nine agent and bodyguard was losing the trust of those they were protecting.At that moment, Tanner suddenly covered his ear with an earpiece, the loud voice audible even to Chad and Nancy."Campbell Alley is under attack, requesting immediate support! Campbell Alley... requesting support..."Tann
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