Lord of Mysterious Wizard-Chapter 536 - 495 Rotten Head

Lake Heart Island Secret Realm, Library Tower fourth floor.

Tang Qi had just returned from the Old Tavern and left Eric Hartman with the school’s witch who was also the teacher of the Undead Magic Class. He then went straight back to the Library Tower, ready to continue tackling that big, difficult subject.

However, just as he had opened the "Red Robed Wizard Ancestor’s Autobiography" and was about to resume from where he had left off,

suddenly, the urgent ringing of a magic phone interrupted him.

Tang Qi picked up the receiver, and the voice of Jennifer, who he had just parted with not long ago, came through, her tone more solemn than ever before.

As Jennifer’s voice fell, the ease on Tang Qi’s face had already vanished, and his brows were tightly furrowed as he fell into silence.

She had brought news of a sudden and terrifying incident that, upon reflection, seemed bound to happen sooner or later.

Just moments ago, in less than ten minutes, a mysterious organization known as the ’Rotten Head’ had opened a portal to an Exotic Realm in the Blake Mountain Range near Secret Phoenix City.

Moreover, this was the eighth entrance they had opened. However, unlike the previous seven empty ones, this one was different.

On the other side, unknown demons appeared.

And not just a single one, but an unknown number of creatures from a species.

Despite Bright Knight Captain John Olesum’s efforts to block the invading demons at the front lines and his immediate calls for reinforcements to the Church and Ancient Castle Bureau, both organizations dispatched their elite Transcendents at once.

At the same time, the government of Secret Phoenix State reported the incident to the Federation and requested military involvement. According to Jennifer, if both organizations failed, the nearest troops to Secret Phoenix State would enter the Blake Mountain Range and use weapons of mass destruction before the situation got out of control.

The world hadn’t invented anything quite like "nuclear bombs," super bombs of that category.

But having been in contact with things like the World Tree through foundations, and his interactions with people like Rafael, he had a vague notion that the officials probably possessed technology capable of injuring Evil Gods—more precisely, Weapons combining Extraordinary Power and technology.

They required a lengthy preparation time but were terrifying in power.

Tang Qi recognized the officials’ stance. Despite having "disappeared" for a century, the horrors from the Mysterious Side had never left the hearts of those in power.

"The Divine Eagle Federation was founded by heroes who led the common people to rise from a chaotic, horrifying dark land, defeating countless demons, Evil Gods, and establishing a country. They had long informed their descendants how terrible the Dark Era was."

"And one of the most significant characteristics of the Dark Era is the Demon Tide."

"Back then, the New Continent had countless random portals to Exotic Realms opening across the land, with demons, evil species, or unspeakable entities such as Demons and Evil Gods invading through these portals. Most of these entities regarded humans as nothing more than food."

"After the return of the Spiritual Tide, any Transcendent capable of thought has likely feared this dark scene reappearing, dragging the Divine Eagle Federation back into the abyss of horror. In that case, the population of the federation, ravaged by the big explosion, would suffer heavy casualties."

"To prevent this, as long as the federation’s authorities aren’t foolish, they would extinguish such signs at the first opportunity."

"Even if using that kind of weapon of mass destruction brings shockwaves, earthquakes, radiation pollution, and a series of subsequent effects, likely causing some damage to Secret Phoenix City and its surrounding areas, the military would still issue the order."

"Of course, the use of such weapons is generally a last resort. If the Transcendents from the Ancient Castle Bureau and the Church can prevent the unknown species from descending, all disasters can be averted."

These thoughts were complex, but they merely flashed through his mind rapidly.

Tang Qi didn’t remain silent for long. He calmly spoke, "I can be a reserve force. If you can’t hold on, I’ll rush over as fast as I can, but no one else from the school will appear."

"Additionally, if I still can’t stop them even going all out, I reserve the right to leave, and you must immediately agree to the military’s weapon deployment."

"Alright!"

Jennifer, seemingly already aware of Tang Qi’s response, agreed without making him wait.

His few words were precisely the content of the cooperation agreement between Merada Special Education School and the government.

As a cooperating organization, Tang Qi indeed had an obligation to assist in such "disasters" or emergencies.

In fact, not just Tang Qi.

Other similar organizations or individuals all had the same kind of agreement.

This was a practice that dated back to the ancient Dark Era. It was this habit of mutual support that allowed humanity, once considered mere fodder by countless demons, to slowly rise from the dark and bloody abyss and ultimately become victors.

Of course, unlike the official stance, civilian forces do not adhere to the "fight to the death" principle.

Unless it comes to the last moment or a critical time.

If even the military have no solution, and a retreat would lead to more serious consequences, then Tang Qi would not hesitate, and the entire Witch School would join the war, including children as young as a few years old, as well as ordinary people without Extraordinary Power.

The Dark Era, such "battles," fill the history books of the Mysterious Side.

"Hopefully, that day will never come."

Tang Qi put down the receiver and let out a long breath.

At this moment, his gaze fell upon Dragon Heart Castle. The students inside, unaware of the events unfolding outside, were still immersed in the anticipation of the upcoming "evening party," turning the majestic Dragon Heart Castle into an even more magical fortress.

After several thoughts, Tang Qi suppressed the impulse to "announce the school’s entrance into a state of defense." The students could not leave the Lake Heart Island Secret Realm anyway, and the entire Secret Realm was under his control. Whether to defend or not was just a thought away.

There was no need to let the students feel panic.

What he needed to do was wait, wait for the Ancient Castle Bureau and the Church to make their move and see the ultimate outcome.

"After the return of the Spiritual Tide, the Church and the Ancient Castle Bureau must be constantly accumulating and brewing strength. Leckter’s quick sneak attack was effective before, but that doesn’t mean this kind of wartime surprise attack will be effective too. If that Knight Captain believes he can hold for ten minutes, then it means the invading Species are not as strong as imagined."

"With the power of both organizations, this could very well be the Divine Eagle Federation’s first Species War of the New Calendar, and it shouldn’t be too difficult to resolve."

"The real threat is that organization called the ’Rotten Head.’ While dealing with investigations from the Ancient Castle Bureau and the Church, they managed to open eight Exotic Realm gates in a short time, and the true mastermind members have never shown their faces?"

"Jennifer says that it’s an extremely mysterious organization that has appeared in many records of the Dark Era. The records show that this organization once fought with most of the Twelve Saints and almost caused the founding of the Divine Eagle Federation to fail..."

"What is not confirmed now is whether the ’Rotten Head’ that has become active again is the same organization from the Dark Era or a counterfeit?"

Tang Qi pondered over some of the intelligence previously leaked by Jennifer.

Without thinking, he stood up and descended from the fourth floor. In a short time, his figure appeared in the reading area of the first floor of the Library Tower, gazing in surprise at a large number of books floating in front of him. The titles alone were enough to attract attention.

The book that slowly landed in his hands had a pitch-black cover, but at the center was painted, in blood-like pigment, a large volume called "Complete Records of Dark Era Cult Organizations."

Its thickness was horrifying.

Together with the title, it was enough to give anyone deep, terrifying thoughts.

"Just cult organizations alone have this many? It truly is worthy of the Dark Era."

While sighing, Tang Qi looked at the books floating in front of him, like "Mysterious Organizations Wanted List (Evil Camp Edition)," "The Invisible Hands in the History’s Mist," "The Traitors of the Human Camp," "The Forgotten Mysterious Organizations"... all books of the same kind, concerning the mysterious organizations of evil and chaotic camps.

Madmen like "Leckter" weren’t unique to modern society.

In the twisted and horrific Dark Era, throughout the long, dark years, such madmen and delusionists were commonplace. Most of them died, but some left their names in dark history in various ways.

Although the Shepherd Sect led by Leckter also did some crazy things, compared to his "predecessors," his name wouldn’t be engraved on the "Monument of Glory" if there were one for traitors and delusionists.

When Tang Qi’s Magic Power flowed in, the books in front of him started flipping "swish-swish."

He didn’t wait long, and after maybe around fifteen seconds, he found the information he was looking for.

"The Rotten Head, an organization made up of madmen, the ambitious, and delusionists. No one knows its origin, only that it is an ancient organization that has repeatedly tried to completely overturn the world. Its name comes from a myth of the Old Continent."

"In the mythology, before the birth of mankind, the first Ancient God emerged. (S)He was both the origin of the Gods and the first Spirit of ’Mystery’ among the myriad spirits. (S)He had no name, because a name wasn’t needed. (S)He was the source of all life, whether gods, humans, or other life forms, all originated from His/Her rotting corpse after death..."

"And they, seemingly destined to dominate all lives, everything they do is for the purpose of regaining lost authority."

"The Rotten Head’s first appearance involved a member codenamed ’the Ninth,’ a Demigod who, during the middle stage of the Dark Era, enchanted rulers of dozens of human nations, triggering a war that swept across the Old Continent. Lasting for decades, this war, called the ’Blood Mud War,’ resulted in the death of millions."

"It was termed ’Blood Mud’ because the bodies of fallen soldiers and civilians merged with the earth, turning the land blood-red, a scene that could even evoke pity from a demon. Even with today’s population explosion, that war is still synonymous with brutality and ignorance."

"In order to kill that Demigod, the Pope of the Bright Church personally took action, summoning the Thorny Holy Sword, and killed the ’Ninth Rotten Head’ who was just shy of achieving divinity."

"After the Blood Mud War subsided... The Rotten Head became infamous because of this battle."

"Less than a hundred years later, the organization made its second appearance. The member, codenamed ’Third Rotten Head,’ was neither a demigod nor even a Transcendent, but he possessed an incredible body. At the cost of sacrificing himself, he summoned a deadly virus from the Exotic Realm, and once again, death swept across the Old Continent..."