Chapter 91: Catastrophe is Coming!!

After learning that the spirit medium had summoned a god into their body, Daoist Li Hanguang couldn't afford to be curious.

"So this is the meaning of the Mystic Root Incantation passed down."

Daoist Li Hanguang stood at the peak of Mount Mao, sighed for a moment, then suddenly said solemnly, "Qin Ye, if Old Lord Hu San meant to pass this message to us, I'm afraid that the source which caused Heaven's Court to fall is destined to descend upon the mortal world in the future."

Daoist Li Hanguang realized the infection would kill all powerful cultivators, even those with the potential to become powerful cultivators.

No matter the reason, the source will definitely come to the mortal world. After all, the mortal world is the breeding ground for cultivators.

"It's only a matter of time." Qin Ye spoke at this time. "Even Nezha was infected, and the Howling Celestial Dog was also corroded. These martial gods and righteous officials of Heaven's Court all met with misfortune. I'm afraid the disaster will soon spread to the mortal realm, and it won't take long."

"Sigh, is catastrophe really upon us?"

Daoist Li Hanguang's temples throbbed, and the severity of the situation made him unable to calm down while sitting in meditation atop the mountain.

Then he stood up, picked up the whisk beside the meditation mat, and said, "Qin Ye, this message, I want to notify Bureau 749."

Qin Ye wasn't surprised by Daoist Li Hanguang's words. "Go ahead. Actually, the reason I called you was to have you inform Bureau 749 so they can prepare in advance. After all..."

Qin Ye glanced sideways at the three girls, including Xiao Wen, then continued, "Wandering spirits aren't only in Fujian."

"I'll go tell the disciples of the sect and inform Bureau 749."

Daoist Li Hanguang didn't hesitate. After saying this, he hurriedly hung up and went toward the main hall of Mount Mao.

Before descending the mountain, Daoist Li Hanguang looked up at the sky.

The sky was clear, white clouds drifting, the surrounding mountains and forests lush and green, with occasional pleasant bird songs echoing through the mountains. Everything seemed peaceful.

However, Li Hanguang shook his head.

With one step, his figure disappeared. At the original spot, only a deep, aged voice was left behind.

"I don't know if this kind of scenery will still exist in the future."

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[Half an hour later.]

[Daxia, Bureau 749 Headquarters, conference room.]

"How authentic is this report?"

Director Lin De looked at the report, his eyelids twitching wildly.

"Professor Chen has reviewed the report and gave it a 90% authenticity rating. Plus, considering this message was provided by the King of the Night, and Li Hanguang vouched for it, the authenticity is close to 100%."

With the assistant's reply, Director Lin De felt a chill surge from the soles of his feet straight up to the top of his head.

The assistant continued, "Also, ten minutes ago, based on the report, Professor Chen tested Mystic Root and the black liquid. The black liquid reacted violently to Mystic Root. As long as someone with Mystic Root approaches the black liquid…"

"It causes the black liquid to tremble and react toward the person with Mystic Root."

While the assistant was speaking, Director Lin De suddenly interrupted.

"So, you're saying that everyone with Mystic Root will cause a reaction? And the stronger their Mystic Root talent, the more easily the black liquid, or rather the infected spirit, will react?"

"Yes."

"The report says that people with Mystic Root can suppress the infection and its spread for a period of time. Is that certain?"

"Yes. Twenty minutes ago, Professor Chen captured a death row inmate for testing. He had strong Mystic Root talent. Although he was infected, the infection spread very slowly."

"Even with this report, Professor Chen still hasn't found a solution? Is there any way to save someone after they're infected?"

"No solution for now."

The assistant paused, then said seriously, "According to Professor Chen's current report, once a person is infected, the only thing that can be done is to kill them before they're fully infected, to give them release."

Hearing the assistant's answer, Director Lin De's face immediately darkened. He quickly said, "Hurry, contact the Blind Granny's team. Tell them not to go deeper into the Underworld. Have Guan Xinghe return immediately!"

Mentioning Guan Xinghe, the assistant's face changed as realization struck.

Guan Xinghe is someone with Mystic Root. Moreover, not an ordinary Mystic Root individual, he is half-human, half-demon, half-ghost, possessing extraordinary Mystic Root.

Once he encounters an infected spirit, Guan Xinghe will surely become a target.

"I was wondering why progress slowed after the Blind Granny's team went into the Underworld. With Guan Xinghe on the team, they should have progressed faster. I thought it was due to the depths of the Underworld… turns out, it was because of Guan Xinghe."

Director Lin De said, heart growing heavy.

While Qin Ye was investigating Heaven's Court's fall, Bureau 749 hadn't been idle either.

They had continued investigating both Heaven's Court and the Underworld.

Among them, the Blind Granny had formed a team to investigate the Underworld. Recently, the team had 20 members responsible for walking the path of yin, and they encountered infected spirits in the Underworld for the third time.

Even with Guan Xinghe's protection, they couldn't keep everyone safe. Fifteen members died.

"I'll go now." The assistant replied, then quickly turned and ran out.

A few minutes later, the assistant returned to the conference room.

Director Lin De was just about to ask when the assistant spoke first, "Director Lin, I just got in touch with the Blind Granny's team. Something happened over there."

Director Lin's heart skipped a beat.

The assistant didn't notice the change in Director Lin's expression and continued quickly, "The Blind Granny's team lost contact around noon. Bureau 749's Fujian branch suspects they might have encountered infected Underworld spirits again. So, to avoid detection, they can't be contacted. This is only a temporary loss of communication…"

Ring~ Ring~

As the assistant was speaking, his phone rang. He answered it.

In the next second, his face changed. He didn't even hang up the phone before shouting in shock to Director Lin, "The Blind Granny's team has sent a message. During this latest exploration of the Underworld, 10 spirit tablets of the 20-member reassembled team have shattered, confirming 10 deaths… and Blind Granny is among the dead."

"Blind Granny also died?" Director Lin's expression turned complicated.

This woman who had dedicated most of her life to others still couldn't enjoy her later years.

Though his emotions were complex, given the current situation, Director Lin forcibly composed himself.

He said, "Still no contact with Guan Xinghe?"

"No."

"Have them try every way possible to get in touch with Guan Xinghe. If there's any news about him or the Blind Granny's team, report to me directly. Since the team didn't uncover much in this exploration, temporarily suspend all investigations of the Underworld."

As he said this, Director Lin changed his tone, speaking solemnly:

"Contact the Logistics Department. Have them relax the restrictions on information about supernatural circles. No need to strictly block paranormal content anymore, films, web novels, release them all."

'Huh?!'

The assistant's pupils shrank. "Director Lin, are you sure about this…"

Director Lin glanced over, then nodded with a serious face.

"I'm sure. If the King of the Night's information is true, then the source of Heaven's Court's fall will definitely come to the mortal realm."

He sighed as he spoke, "Even Heaven's Court fell. I can't be certain whether Bureau 749 can resist it in its current state, let alone try to cover it up and keep ordinary people from knowing. That's too difficult. It's time for ordinary people to have some understanding of the supernatural."

"Relax the controls appropriately, then find a time to accelerate the process. Eventually, release some outrageous news, like searching for extraterrestrial civilizations, so the public can develop some vague awareness of the supernatural. That way, when the truth breaks out, there won't be widespread panic."

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