The practical mission assignment given to the exchange students turned into a complete disaster, especially for the schools and famous families who lost their best talents in Jinlin City.
Lu Nian's conspiracy and unauthorized research came to light before the military. It was a stain that even high-level officers could not erase.
The deaths of students from major families and the two universities enraged the institutions, and they refused to back down. They pressured the military, which wanted nothing more than to quietly bury the matter.
Lu Nian's subordinates were sentenced to death before they could reveal the research details or its location. The military razed the Lu Family's land; within hours, the entire family was destroyed, and all their assets were confiscated. The lab was discovered—but completely destroyed.
Everything was plundered. No trace of research materials, blood sarira, or even the subordinates could be found.
The incident led to a massive official investigation, but no clues were uncovered.
The deaths of the students hit hard, especially the survivors who managed to escape. Mu Ningxue went unconscious after using her bow. Bai Tingting returned to her family for recovery, her mind completely traumatized by the incident.
Zhao Manyan never left his place. The infamous playboy drowned himself in alcohol, not stepping outside even once. The demonification of Mo Fan hit him the hardest—especially after what happened to Mo Fan's family.
Even with Damon's calls, Zhao Manyan couldn't get over the loss of his friend. Mo Fan's death was made public, but only a few knew what had truly happened.
Mu Nujiao also became a shadow of her former self. She had not only lost Mo Fan but her other friends as well. For the first time, she witnessed the cruelty of humans, and she struggled to cope with it.
Ai Tutu's mischief no longer brightened her mood. The little pranks that once brought laughter now failed to draw even a smile. Her silent days were tormenting for both Ai Tutu and Damon, who devoted all their attention to her.
It took weeks for things to return to normal. Mu Nujiao slowly began to smile again. Ai Tutu's pranks finally made the girl laugh once more as she found comfort leaning on Damon's shoulder—he had never left her side.
The trio, after weeks of mourning, finally began to return to their normal lives.
After a month of wasting away in alcohol and enduring his father's anger, Zhao Manyan finally stepped outside. The infamous playboy, having spent a month drunk, now announced his return to Shanghai.
His nightmares still haunted him, reminding him of Mo Fan's sacrifice. But jokes, women, and booze—his unholy trinity—helped him bury the past.
After a long time, things finally began to get back on track. Those suffering adapted slowly to the void in their lives—except for one, who masked his grief for others' sake.
His hunts became more frequent, violence his second nature. Beasts or humans—it didn't matter. He just wanted to beat the life out of something… even if it meant killing.
Grief flooded his heart, regret gnawed at his conscience for not doing more.
"He is fine. He just got something strong. Nothing happened to him."
These thoughts comforted him. They were chants he repeated to ease the guilt he felt.
The moment he heard about the events from Mu Nujiao's mouth all he wanted to do was go full nuclear releasing the tapes of experimented subjects all via social media.
But knowing this could lead to a launch of hunt for Mo Fan's head he held back knowing well how dangerous it would be for the world to know about succesful demon Element so soon.
The first month was the worst, but soon a detachment took over Damon's heart. Coldness seeped into his bones as he stopped caring altogether. His emotions grew numb.
Coldness and efficiency were all that mattered to Damon now. The only thing keeping him human was Mu Nujiao.
Black Vatican, devils, rapists—he took quests that involved killing. His hands were soaked in blood every day; murder had become instinct.
The resources Damon ordered finally arrived. Without wasting a second, he devoured them greedily. Not a single day went to waste as he prepared to break through the boundaries of the advanced rank.
Both fire and light elements reached their limits, followed by the pulse only the Galaxy Vein could provide—raising his cultivation to the advanced rank. Before the age of twenty, he had reached the advanced rank in two elements—a feat in the history of magic that even the greatest names couldn't achieve.
As his days as an advanced-rank magician began, Damon's focus on studies deepened. He dove into the research files and documents he had gathered, learning everything he could. He ordered books on forbidden techniques, mastering the banned exercises.
Inside his inventory, Damon stored advanced research equipment—a mobile laboratory he carried everywhere. In the wild, he experimented on beasts, performing procedures considered unethical by the world's standards.
In the dark, he experimented; in the light, his fame as a hunter and investor grew rapidly.
His investments flourished, especially the technology that could capture magic on camera—a true revolution in the magical world.
Owning the technology and its rights, Damon didn't make it public. Instead, he launched his own brand, buying bankrupt smartphone and camera companies and manufacturing his own products, monopolizing the market.
In a world of magicians where clans and families had long monopolized technology and resources, Damon's move surprisingly faced no resistance.
His technology was revolutionary—the streaming industry and entertainment channels changed completely with its introduction.
He signed contracts with military organizations for this technology and used the success of his products as references, making a fortune from it alone.
Three years after his arrival in this world, his photo appeared on the front pages of major magazines.
"Youngest Self-Made Billionaire!"
His advanced cultivation in two elements was made public, earning him global acknowledgment and admiration.
During that time, he also visited Ye Xinxia, ensuring she lacked for nothing. Mo Jiaxing and Ye Xinxia were devastated after Mo Fan's death, but they never begged for help.
From time to time, Damon and Mu Nujiao visited Ye Xinxia, accompanying the poor girl and helping however they could. Yet Ye Xinxia firmly refused any monetary support, and they could only accept it helplessly.
With his advanced rank, warrior-level strength, billions in net worth, and a loving girlfriend, Damon silently thanked the gods for granting him such a good life—praying that their peace would continue.
Unfortunately for them, chaos was about to return to their lives once again—and this time, Damon welcomed it with open hands.
"Hangzhou: Giant Serpent Spotted in the Middle of the City!"
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