Lord of Mysterious Wizard
Chapter 352: 342 Black Mountain Beech

Chapter 352: Chapter 342 Black Mountain Beech

Without a doubt, the lineage of the Molten Furnace Wizards is powerful, especially after acquiring the “Sacrifice Method.” They can gain knowledge and power without paying the horrifying price demanded of Evil God believers, which explains their rapid expansion and their penchant for courting death.

However, this lineage also has clear flaws.

Serious cultivation?

That is utterly useless. The only ways to enhance their strength are to add fuel or to sacrifice to the Evil God.

In the Dark Age, the Mysterious Side was at least ten times more terrifying than it is now.

According to those ancient records, it was an era where monsters were everywhere, and ordinary humans lived in constant peril. Even powerful beings like the Immortal Earl and the Twelve Saints couldn’t traverse the lands shrouded in darkness.

Perhaps it was this environment that forced the Molten Furnace Wizards onto a radical path.

But having offended too many Evil Gods without forming alliances with other camps, the consequences are self-evident.

Perhaps, it’s not just the Molten Furnace Wizards who are like this.

On the level of gods, could the Master of the Crucible be…?

As soon as this dangerous thought surfaced, Tang Qi suppressed it, faintly sensing that the secrets involved were complex. Everything seemed to originate from the “Sacrifice Method,” the source of this strange witchcraft, which wasn’t depicted in any of the three books.

Before my strength reaches the standard, it’s better not to think recklessly.

“Currently, my identity remains concealed because the way I behave is vastly different from that of a true Molten Furnace Wizard. Additionally, the stereotype that the furnace has been extinguished prevents the forces and powerhouses of the Mysterious Side from guessing my identity.”

“The second reason is the cover provided by the Flame Spell and Illusion Spell. Molten Furnace Wizards generally do not practice other forms of witchcraft. In fact, most Professional Wizards do not practice multiple schools as it would divide their focus and cause them to fall behind in power. But I am different; I can cheat using my Special Ability and practice multiple professions simultaneously.”

“But this is not safe, especially since powerful witches like Esmeralda can discover my identity through divination. I can’t guarantee that other powerhouses can’t do the same. Currently, my reputation is confined to Secret Phoenix City, and I have also downgraded my own title, so there’s no need to worry about being targeted just yet.”

“So, I must hurry.”

Urgency flickered in Tang Qi’s eyes.

Indeed, he does not plan to abandon the identity of a Molten Furnace Wizard.

On the contrary, he plans to elevate the Molten Furnace Wizards to “Professional Level” in the shortest possible time.

As the Spiritual Tide Return intensifies, halting the terrifying combat training of a Molten Furnace Wizard would be equivalent to giving up on himself.

This lineage carries huge risks, but the benefits are equally astonishing.

Moreover, Tang Qi is completely different from his “predecessors.” It would be very difficult for him to repeat the same fatal mistakes.

“Strength is the foundation. First, reach the Professional Level, and find a way to block any possibilities of being divined.”

“Then, enhance other power sources to completely obscure and counteract the influence brought by being a Molten Furnace Wizard.”

“Sigh.”

Plans about how to proceed in the future vaguely formed in Tang Qi’s mind.

He drank down an Extraordinary Drink in one gulp, returned the three books to their place, and promptly exited the Library Tower.

He settled Sally’s mother first because, due to Sally’s involvement, this strong, fierce middle-aged woman was also destined to enter the Extraordinary World.

Of course, her way was different from most Transcendents; she could find a job she liked within the school.

He then said goodbye to the other guests. Rafael pulled Jason away with a smile, and the Second Generation of Demon Monster, upon seeing Tang Qi, immediately began ranting crazily about his “cooking skills,” claiming that even a newborn baby of the Tilos Monster was stronger than him.

Tang Qi simply smiled without comment. Considering how Jason had stuffed himself the previous night, it seemed this guy might not be able to escape the so-called “True Delicacy Law.”

Even if Tang Qi’s Extraordinary Cooking tasted terrible, as long as it came from the “Extraordinary Creature Cooking Guide,” and he called out, Jason, the second-generation would surely show up among the enthusiastic supporters.

The last to leave was Six-Armed Bartender Savoy, an “Abnormality” whose intelligence surpassed most humans.

Thanks to its outstanding brewing skills, it was promoted within that Mysterious Organization. Having moved from Messer City to Secret Phoenix City, it now works in a very ancient “club.”

Although it was because of an assignment that he first entered Secret Phoenix City, Tang Qi had heard about that “magical place” while still in Messer City.

He readily accepted Savoy’s invitation, promising to visit it next time and support the place.

After sending off the guests, Tang Qi did not return to the Library Tower.

Nor did he continue to the Isolation Zone.

Having resolved to reach “Professional Level” as swiftly as possible, he would seize the opportunity provided by a period of stability at the_school to directly achieve this goal.

As the “Young Polymath,” “Evil God Slayer,” he took up his post as the new Principal by killing all invaders on his first day, coupled with the news that not a single witch from the Witch Group had died, which was enough to provide shelter for the Merada Special Education School.

Additionally, Tang Qi’s personal relationship with the Ancient Castle Bureau was very stable.

Inside the school, Professor Eva 욜?

was temporarily sufficient to handle everything.

Glancing at the school that was now on the right track, Tang Qi’s figure suddenly moved toward a certain area on the eastern side of Dragon Heart Castle Upper District.

Lake Heart Island Secret Realm!

The actual school territory was just Dragon Heart Castle and some surrounding area.

Most of the region was completely shrouded in mist.

Even the Merada Witch Group hadn’t managed to explore the secrets within the mist thoroughly.

The only thing confirmed after long observation was that as long as one does not enter the mist, the rest of Lake Heart Island poses no threat to the power of the Witch Group.

…

Surrounding Dragon Heart Castle was a mountain peak, and below it, a deep valley and a vast forest.

A faint mist lingered above the forest.

The air here seemed extremely moist, and the colors of the trees and ground vegetation were mostly dim, especially the trees whose root systems were black, with thick branches but sparse leaves, most of which were oddly shaped.

Tang Qi stepped on the wet grass and appeared deep in the forest.

His vision seemed entirely unaffected by the mist.

After a moment, Tang Qi stood in front of a gigantic tree that seemed to be of a species called “Black Mountain Beech,” its shape was the epitome of abnormality. Its huge, robust root system had shattered the ground, arching up the main body of the tree, with black branches constantly splitting and extending.

There were no leaves on it.

At the top of the tree, several black crows with red eyes were perched.

The number, exceeding hundreds.

They all seemed to have turned into “specimens,” their eyes never blinked, but when Tang Qi came over, they jointly turned their heads, fixing him with a spine-chillingly eerie gaze that could bring out cold sweat.

Even a Transcendent might feel a sense of fear being stared at by so many ominous air-spilling crows.

But Tang Qi returned with an intriguing look.

At this moment, a ghostly light flowed in his eyes, generating a special image.

The source was both the hundreds of crows and the bizarre giant tree.

[Extraordinary Creatures: Black Mountain Beech.]

[State: Normal.]

[Information Fragment One: This is a very special extraordinary creature formed from a mutated beech and three hundred red-eyed crows. Damage to any part will result in a fierce counterattack, and it possesses some very bizarre powers that could severely injure even those at Professional Level if they are not careful.]

[Information Fragment Two: It has signed an ally contract with the Merada Witch Group and will reside near the school as long as the witches are alive, providing information services to the witches and those with authority.]

[Information Fragment Three: It can offer this service even without authority, but the prerequisite is passing its challenge.]

…

The information fragments flowing past his eyes were completely consistent with the data Tang Qi had previously learned.

Black Mountain Beech!

This tree and crow biological combination is actually an old intelligent Abnormality that has survived for many years.

Those three hundred red-eyed crows can leave the Black Mountain Beech body and fly around the world. Once separated from the beech, their appearance will be indistinguishable from real crows, but internally they possess abilities like being Undying, Resurrection, and a shared vision… all extremely suitable for reconnaissance.

If it weren’t for a fatal flaw it has, with its capabilities, it would have been sought after by many extraordinary forces long ago.

The three hundred red-eyed crows can collect a lot of information, converging here at the beech body, but about every ten years, it will “format.”

After that, all the collected information will disappear.

Knowing its flaw, Tang Qi even suspected that this old creature did it on purpose.

Reducing its halo and also reducing those who covet it, this is the wisdom of survival.

However, the fourth piece of information that just flowed past proved otherwise; it had this flaw since the moment it was born.

As the image was generated, Tang Qi also seemed to suddenly lose interest.

No longer staring at the hundreds of crows with a troubled and puzzled gaze.

At this moment, the three hundred red-eyed crows suddenly spoke.

“Little guy, why not continue searching? If you find it, the old grandpa can provide services for free?”

With identical frequency and motion, a hoarse and uncannily mean voice suddenly rang into Tang Qi’s ears.

The slight confusion in Tang Qi’s eyes firmed up after hearing this voice.

“I can’t find it, oh not just me, no one can.”

“Because these three hundred red-eyed crows, whether in appearance, voice, or otherwise, are all identical, with no differences at all.”

“Your challenge [Spot the Difference] has never been passed, has it?”

Towards the end, a hint of helplessness flashed in Tang Qi’s eyes.

Indeed, that seriously presented challenge was actually a little game called “Spot the Difference,” and anyone who could spot a different one among the three hundred red-eyed crows could enjoy the old guy’s information service for free.

However, after a look from Tang Qi, he was quite sure that the three hundred red-eyed crows were entirely the same.

He was pretty sure that its “challenge” was deliberately made up to fool people.

But this challenge wouldn’t disappear with the ten-year formatting, so those adventurers or Transcendents could never think of this.

Even if they did, they would not dare to ask.

So once Tang Qi said it out loud, the Black Mountain Beech got incredibly angry, rising from the ground with intertwining black roots forming two thick legs, the three hundred crows unshaken, glaring at Tang Qi and roaring, “Little guy, does that mean… old grandpa is deceiving people?”

“I am the Black Mountain Beech, a mysterious great tree that many adventurers dream of seeing, dream of taking my challenge, why would I deceive people?”

The roar and questioning of the three hundred crows, along with this terrifying scene, were quite imposing.

But the look of helplessness on Tang Qi’s face grew even thicker.

In his perception, aside from a bit of irritation after being exposed, there was no real fire at all.

Pretending to ponder for a while, Tang Qi quietly gave the answer.

“Are you just bored?”

“Tsch~”

Tang Qi’s response evidently hit home, as the Black Mountain Beech’s two thick legs with a “thump thump thump” sound, reentered the ground, the three hundred crows simultaneously shifted their gaze from Tang Qi, and the massive bizarre tree body once again “squat” back into the pit.

With a different tone, still elderly, a reluctant voice came through

“Bring it out, I won’t give you any information without seeing that group of witches’ token.”

“Very, very impolite little guy.”

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