People infected with the toxin would suffer horrifying symptoms and their bodies would rot, leading to a gruesome death. The source of the toxin was often ancient, unsealed crypts where precautions against contamination had been neglected, resulting in widespread outbreaks. No one would suspect the Armen family of being behind it.That night, dozens of Armen family members dispersed across various water sources in Skyveria City, pouring bottle after bottle of a fine white powder into the reservoirs.In just two days, thousands of people in the city fell ill, all showing the same symptoms, black spots spreading across their bodies. These spots oozed pus, their skin deteriorating into severe lesions. No medication or treatment worked against this strange disease. News of the outbreak quickly spread across the state of Lera."Ma'am, there's been an incident! You need to see this!" Esmond shouted as he handed a newspaper from Folksworth to Serena.The front page was devoted to the myst

Haqin let out a cold laugh."Circle Master, if we don't show up at all, won't it affect our reputation?" the Grand Elder asked, frowning slightly."It's not about staying hidden; it's about choosing the right moment to act. Do as I've instructed," Haqin replied, waving him off."Understood!" Seeing Haqin's firm stance, the Grand Elder quickly left the tearoom.Meanwhile, Serena and Darius had arrived in Skyveria City. When they reached Skyveria City General Hospital, the sight inside was harrowing. The rooms were filled with patients suffering from the corpse toxin."Please! Help me!""Just let me die! I can't take it anymore; this is torture!"Hearing the patients' anguished cries, Serena's expression grew increasingly grim. The patients were just as the newspapers had described, black pus oozing from their bodies, their skin and muscles decaying on a horrifying scale. The sight was unbearable."Madam, this is too tragic. Why don't we try the Eight Extremes Life-Extending Pill

The young man walked into the crowd, his hands clasped behind his back, a faint smirk of disdain tugging at the corners of his mouth as whispers swirled around him."Well, isn't this Emusk?" Eden stepped forward, offering a polite nod and handshake.The room's atmosphere shifted. Eyes turned to Emusk with a mix of awe and reverence. If someone like Eden showed such deference to Emusk, it was clear that Emusk was destined to be a rising star in the pharmaceutical sects.Although Emusk's strength was only a Junior Commander, the people of the pharmaceutical sects didn't focus on combat power but on how many pill formulas and medicine formulas could be mastered.This distinction was why the pharmaceutical sect held such unique power, even in broader professional circles. Hospitals, research institutions, and governments all depended on the pharmaceutical sect's cutting-edge medicines for breakthroughs. The more influential its members were, the more untouchable they became. Offending

"Everyone says that Xayne is arrogant, but I think his woman is just as arrogant. You probably don't even know who you're talking to, do you?" Emusk sneered, his voice dripping with disdain."I don't care who you are, or what power you hold. I won't hand over the formula in my possession. That’s my answer to you." Serena's response was firm and unwavering—a side of her Darius hadn’t expected.He couldn't believe his eyes. The usually gentle Serena was standing here, revealing such a fierce side of herself. She was bold and audacious, and it was an energy that resonated throughout the room. Even Orion furrowed his brow slightly. The Mayor of Skyveria City was present, yet Serena spoke with such defiance."That's a good one!" Eden scoffed coldly, his gaze sweeping over Serena. "It's been decades since anyone dared speak to me like that. Little girl, I truly don't know who gave you the courage to speak so boldly. But I can tell you this with certainty: no matter who your protector is, tod

The room fell silent as everyone watched, stunned. This couldn’t be real."You know formations?" Eden asked, the first to speak, having seen it all before.When Serena raised her hand and the surrounding air seemed to vanish, Eden sensed something unusual. Suhail’s body appeared to freeze when she struck with that palm, confirming his suspicions.Formations weren’t uncommon in Wyncock, but they varied in strength. Usually, Wyncock members encountered only illusions or low-level formations. What Serena had displayed, however, was something far more sophisticated—a force that manipulated the natural elements, one Eden couldn’t even begin to comprehend."Madam, you know this kind of formation?" Darius stood there, dumbfounded. He had never imagined that Serena, whom he had always seen as gentle and fragile, was hiding such a powerful side like a hidden boss. Everyone knew that when fists and palms were combined with formations, their power would be multiplied exponentially.Just the sigh