The Man's Decree

“Very well. We’re all in this together now,” Thaddeus declared. “It’s time to make a blood oath.” He let a single drop of his blood essence fall into the wine cup before him.

The others followed suit, each adding a drop of their own blood essence to the cup before downing the wine in a single gulp, sealing their vows with a shared commitment.

Meanwhile, Sylvain from the Laurent family, also the president of Medicine God Island, lay wide awake, unable to find rest.

He stood before the window, gazing out at the full moon and the ceaseless waves crashing ashore, lost in deep contemplation.

Beneath Sylvain’s feet, a swarm of golden beetles moved about, their faint glow casting a subtle shimmer.

These beetles, a unique species native to Medicine God Island, were Sylvain’s cultivation.

Originally black, the beetle’s shell had turned golden over time. This transformation occurred due to its constant exposure to the mist produced from the potion brewing by the Medicine God on Medicine God Island.

from a golden beetle was already formidable, and the combined strength of a swarm was truly

get some rest,” Maxence said softly as he entered his father’s room, noticing the persistent

carefully among the golden beetles crawling across the floor, which seemed to part and create a clear path with each of

spoke with a hint of anxiety in his voice. “Max, do you think we’ll make it through this

any trouble,” Maxence said reassuringly. “Their attempts to intimidate us are nothing more than bluster. With their mediocre medical skills, even if we were to surrender Medicine God Island

saying goes, different situations call for different actions.

turned to look at Maxence. “Max, do you also think that the reason I’m

that your intention?” Maxence

“I genuinely wanted to use the resources of Medicine God Island to benefit all the alchemists in the Ethereal Realm. It would be even better if

father, a storm

and only a handful possess truly exceptional medical skills. Most cultivators are obsessed with their quest for immortality,

voice was laced