"Xavier, it's been a long time!" Zayan greeted Xavier with a bow, a customary gesture among the Mystics."I heard that you're going public with the news?" Xavier's question was subtle, but everyone present understood what he was referring to.Zayan sighed and nodded. "Yes, we have no choice after Saffronesia's actions forced our hand."Xavier, however, smiled. "It's a good thing to go public. This way, the Mystic community can flourish once again."To Zayan, though, those words sounded rather unpleasant. The peace Hacniane had enjoyed for nearly a century, and its development from poverty and weakness had little to do with the so-called Mystics.The high-ranking officials of Hacniane had always shared a common understanding—Mystic practices and martial arts must be kept within reasonable bounds to prevent chaos. For the past century, they had adhered to that policy, which had proven to be the correct approach.Looking at the crowd coming and going in front of Skylife Palace, Zaya
"Shut up!" Xavier cut off his son before he could speak further.He turned to Hector and said, "Let me think it over. Once the Kennington matters are settled, let's discuss them in Bloomington."Hector smiled and said, "Alright."After leaving Hector's car and returning to their own, Xavier scowled as he scolded Kenlin. "Do you know what you did wrong?"Kenlin respectfully replied, "I understand. I shouldn't have exposed our weaknesses to outsiders."Xavier reprimanded him sharply. "If you knew, why did you still speak carelessly? How we manage the Yggdrasil is our own business. Outsiders don't need to know."Even if we can't manage it well, it's not something Hector should know about. Your words just put the Jennings family at a disadvantage. Do you understand?"Kenlin hung his head in shame. "I understand my mistake."Xavier gave him a stern look and then turned to his grandson, Layden. "Layden, what would you do in this situation?"Layden responded confidently, "Our family
"You bitch! You still dare to make a call? Go ahead! Let's see who you can bring here!""Yeah, do you even know who Young Master Thornton is? His grandfather is a dignitary, and his father is a minister. In Kennington, Young Master Thornton is like a god. No matter who you call, their background can't compare to Young Master Thornton's.""Exactly! You're a country bumpkin! It's your fortune that Young Master Thornton is interested in you, and you dare to resist?"Slap! Slap! Slap!In a private room at the 987 Bar in Kennington's Laketown, Nancy was surrounded by a group of men and women.Two girls were slapping her face mercilessly. The little white fox she had with her was beaten unconscious; its body was trampled flat by a fat man.Nancy should not have been there at all. The celestial beings of the Fox and Python families had taken her away from the subway and sent her, along with Naomi and Matilda, back to Campbell Alley.However, Nancy received an invitation from a college
Nancy's friend thought she had done better than Nancy over the years.However, after being with so many men, each one discarded her after they were done. Finally, she met Waylon, whom she saw as her last hope. She had lowered herself, humbling herself like dirt, to please him.So when Waylon mentioned wanting to sleep with her friend, she agreed without hesitation.She had called several people, but they all refused. Then, she called Nancy on a whim, who surprisingly agreed to come. What shocked her more was that Nancy was actually in Kennington!"Nancy, I beg you! Please, listen to me! This is my last chance!"Despite her friend's hysterical pleas, Nancy struggled against the fat man stepping on the little white fox.Waylon, grinning wickedly, said, "If I can't have her today, you're out of here. I never want to see you again."Driven mad by his words, Nancy's friend lunged at her, trying to force her compliance. However, Nancy stubbornly resisted, repeatedly saying, "I won't a
"Dad, help! I'm at the 987 Bar! Send someone right away! If you're late, I'll be dead!"Uncle, help! I'm at the 987 Bar..."Waylon did not know how many calls he had made; he called everyone he could think of.He could only pray that his family would come quickly and in force!Not only did he want to save his life, but he also wanted to capture those two women!After hanging up, Waylon, feeling somewhat emboldened, looked at Frost Peony with a mix of false bravado and fear."You better not leave; wait here! Let's see how I'll deal with you when my family comes!"Frost Peony was in no hurry. Instead, she picked Nancy up and placed her on the sofa, then the little white fox in her arms. The little white fox was barely breathing and seemed about to die."Daisy!"Nancy held the little white fox with nothing else in her eyes but concern for it!When she arrived earlier, the little white fox had desperately bitten Nancy's pants, not wanting her to leave.At the time, Nancy thought
As he spoke, Chad glanced at the unconscious Waylon and casually removed a triangular talisman from around his neck. Upon unfolding it, he discovered it was a protective talisman from Fearsome Mountain, drawn explicitly by one of its celestial masters.Obtaining a talisman of that caliber was incredibly difficult because the masters rarely created them.At that moment, Waylon's phone rang, and Chad answered it after glancing at the caller ID."Waylon, what kind of trouble have you gotten yourself into again?"The caller ID was marked as Uncle."Are you his uncle?" Chad asked."Who are you?""Me? Chad.""Chad? Which Chad? I'm warning you, don't touch him, or I'll kill you!"Chad replied playfully, "Really? Too bad. I was planning to turn him into a swine. I've already cut off one of his arms.""How dare you! Stop immediately, and I might leave your body intact!"The voice on the other end was agitated, and Chad could hear the sound of a car door closing. Chad then hung up and
"After the country's founding, becoming a demon was forbidden, but it didn't say anything about turning into a human!"As laughter rang out, a charming man with long hair and fox ears walked in. It was none other than the Third Grandpa Fox. He sat down beside Nancy and gently patted her head."Daisy was my most beloved granddaughter. She might be a bit foolish and slow, but she had a kind heart. Although she once served as a guardian immortal for someone, she never did anything evil."Later, she told me she met a human with whom she strongly connected. When I heard that, I agreed for her to become this person's shaman and told her to be happy!"Nancy's eyes reddened, and she threw herself into Third Grandpa Fox's arms, sobbing."I didn't take good care of Daisy. I'm sorry!"Third Grandpa Fox said, "No, this isn't your fault. It's the fault of certain people. If they can't give me a satisfactory answer today, the Fox family will certainly cause a huge uproar in Kennington!"Newto
Meanwhile, in the private room of the 987 Bar, Chad and Third Grandpa Fox sat on either side of Nancy. Across from them stood Newton, drenched in cold sweat, quietly standing by the door like a junior."Waylon, my son…""Nini, why are you here? Don't go in! You can't solve this!""How can you say that, Newton? What do you mean I can't handle it? Who in Kennington dares to touch my son? Waylon!"Fearing that his sister, Nini Heartweld, would collapse upon seeing Waylon, Newton quickly hugged her, saying, "Listen to me. If you want to go in, you must be mentally prepared!"Nini's expression changed."What's wrong with Waylon? Has someone beaten him up? Who is it? Who dares to be so bold? Don't they know Waylon's identity?""It's different this time!"Newton held his sister back, trying to explain, but Nini did not listen to him."What's different? Waylon's grandfather is a dignitary, and his maternal grandfather is a celestial master at Fearsome Mountain. Who in Hacniane dares
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