The Ferocious God in the Celestial Master's Mansion

Upon hearing Lu Jin's introduction, the three NaDuTong executives standing beside Zhang Zhiwei had expressions that were as varied as if a palette had been overturned.

Dou Le, the head of the East China region, a middle-aged man in a gray suit with meticulously combed hair, dropped his cigarette with a "thud" upon hearing the name "Zhang Yulei," oblivious to the fact that it burned his shoe. His eyes widened as he stared intently at the old Taoist priest carrying the black sword, exuding a murderous aura. His throat felt like it was stuffed with cotton, and after a long pause, he managed to squeeze out, "He...he really is Zhang Yulei? That 'fierce god' of Blood Moon Valley?"

Standing beside him, Xu San's ever-gentle smile vanished completely, replaced by utter shock. He instinctively reached out and tugged at Xu Si's arm, his voice trembling almost imperceptibly: "Fourth brother, did you hear that? Zhang Yulei… is that the Zhang Yulei whose name is marked 'extremely dangerous' in the top-secret files of 'Everywhere Goes'?"

Xu Si nearly swallowed the cigarette he was carrying. He coughed violently a few times, his surprise no less than anyone else's. He swallowed hard, lowered his voice, and said incredulously, "What a joke! Shouldn't that guy have died of old age on Tranquil Cliff long ago? How could he suddenly appear? And beat Zhang Chulan up like this?"

The shock of these three people was not without reason.

Before 93, the world of supernatural beings was in chaos. There was no official institution like the All-Knowing Bureau to regulate it, and the Ten Elders were the ones who maintained order on the surface. But the Ten Elders were all harboring their own ulterior motives, each seeking benefits for their own sect and family. The so-called "order" was nothing more than a thin veil, easily torn apart. At that time, the world of supernatural beings was filled with constant fighting and bloodshed, and Zhang Yulei's name was a formidable reputation that he earned in that chaotic era.

After the battle at Blood Moon Valley, news of Zhang Yulei's seclusion spread throughout the world of supernatural beings. Some said he had committed too many murders and was plagued by inner demons, forcing him to retreat into seclusion to suppress them; others said he had seen through the ways of the world and was now single-mindedly pursuing the Dao, no longer concerned with worldly affairs. But regardless of the explanation, everyone accepted one fact—this fierce god would never set foot in the martial world again.

Until 93, the state established the All-Union Bureau, aiming to bring the world of supernatural beings under unified management and prevent the spread of chaos and harm to innocent people. The first thing the All-Union Bureau did after its establishment was to thoroughly investigate all prominent supernatural beings at the time, register them, and establish files. As the ancestral home of Taoism, Longhu Mountain was naturally a key target of the investigation, and the disciples of the previous Celestial Master were of paramount importance.

The chairman of Nadutong at the time was an extremely cautious old man. He personally oversaw the work of organizing the files of the Longhu Mountain disciples. When he saw the name "Zhang Yulei," he was stunned for a full half hour, and then immediately ordered the retrieval of all the information about the battle of Blood Moon Valley.

Those documents terrified the chairman at the time.

One man, one sword; three hundred Japanese pirates and demons, their corpses strewn across the field, blood flowing like rivers. In that battle, Zhang Yulei's swift and decisive actions not only intimidated the Japanese pirates but also chilled the entire world of supernatural beings. Such a figure, if he were to emerge into the world, could easily cause a massive upheaval if not handled carefully.

But Zhang Yulei went into seclusion and disappeared without a trace.

After much deliberation, the chairman made a decision—to include Zhang Yulei's information in the list of people invited to join Nadutong at the time.

This list encompassed most of the top experts in the supernatural world at the time. All-Knowing's original intention was to invite these people to join and jointly maintain order in the supernatural world. However, the chairman's thoughts on Zhang Yulei were complex. He both hoped this fierce god would emerge from seclusion and be used by All-Knowing to suppress those restless demons; yet he also feared that once Zhang Yulei emerged, he would be difficult to control and might cause a great disaster.

The invitation ultimately went unanswered, with no response whatsoever. Everyone assumed that Zhang Yulei had completely abandoned worldly affairs and devoted himself entirely to the Dao.

Over time, this name was sealed away in the top-secret files of NaDuTong, and only senior officials and a few regional leaders were qualified to look through it.

Dou Le, Xu San, and Xu Si were just a few of these people.

When they took over their respective areas of work, they all reviewed this file and were deeply impressed by the name "Zhang Yulei" and the bloody past behind him. At the end of the file, there was a striking line of red text: "This man is excessively ruthless and his nature is unpredictable. Do not provoke him unless absolutely necessary."

But who could have imagined that decades later, this fearsome figure who only existed in the archives would actually stand alive in front of them? And even beat Zhang Chulan so badly that he cried for his parents?

Dou Le composed himself, bent down to pick up the cigarette that had fallen to the ground, but his fingers still trembled slightly. He looked at Zhang Zhiwei, then at Zhang Yulei, secretly calculating in his mind: This is a huge problem. Zhang Yulei's emergence is definitely a major event in the world of supernatural beings, and it must be reported to headquarters immediately.

Xu San's expression gradually darkened; he understood the pros and cons better than Xu Si. Zhang Yulei was from Longhu Mountain, the old Celestial Master's junior brother. Even if he had beaten Zhang Chulan, it was a matter for Longhu Mountain, and no one else could interfere. The problem was, Zhang Yulei's identity was too special; his emergence would inevitably attract the attention of the entire world of supernatural beings.

Xu Si smacked his lips, the shock in his heart slowly faded away, replaced by a trace of curiosity. He looked Zhang Yuxuan up and down with a bit of amusement in his eyes: This old Taoist priest, although his appearance was not good enough, he had quite a lot of evil energy. No wonder he could beat that naughty boy Zhang Chulan so badly. If he really took action, even the Heavenly Master would give him three points, right?

The silence in the courtyard continued.

The young extraordinary individuals were all whispering to their elders, inquiring about Zhang Yulei's background. When they heard about the battle at Blood Moon Valley, they all gasped in shock. How could this fierce god, who had been in seclusion for decades, suddenly descend from the mountain?

Seeing the two chatting so happily, Dou Le secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed Zhang Yulei's return to the mountain was on Longhu Mountain's side, which was definitely a good thing for Na Du Tong. He quickly stepped forward and respectfully cupped his hands to Zhang Zhiwei and Zhang Yulei: "Elder Master, Senior Zhang, I am Dou Le, the head of Na Du Tong's East China region. This time, the Quanxing demons' chaos was largely thanks to your intervention; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

Xu San quickly stepped forward and bowed slightly: "Xu San, head of Na Du Tong in North China, greets the Old Celestial Master and Senior Zhang."

Xu Si, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, unusually abandoned his usual carefree demeanor and cupped his hands in a respectful greeting to the two men: "Xu Si."

Zhang Yulei's gaze fell on the three of them, sweeping over them briefly.

He nodded slightly to the three of them in response.

Although the ferocity in those crimson eyes had faded, they still carried a terrifying pressure, causing Dou Le and the other two to hold their breath.

Zhang Zhiwei looked at Dou Le and smiled, "Manager Dou, you're too kind. Longhushan and Nadutong are allies. We have to thank everyone from Nadutong for their timely support this time."

Dou Le quickly replied, "Master, you flatter us. Maintaining order in the world of supernatural beings is the duty of Na Du Tong. We have already obtained some clues regarding the Quanxing demons' attack on Longhu Mountain, and we will immediately launch an investigation, ensuring that no demon escapes justice."

Xu San added, "We have already registered the captured Quanxing heretics. After dealing with the Longhu Mountain matter, we will escort them back to the headquarters of Nadutong for legal processing."

Zhang Zhiwei nodded, indicating his satisfaction.

Just then, a young Taoist priest rushed over and anxiously said to Zhang Zhiwei, "Master! Something terrible has happened! Several Quanxing heretics have broken free from their restraints at the temporary detention point on the back mountain, using some unknown means!"

"What?" Zhang Zhiwei's brows furrowed instantly.

Zhang Yulei's eyes instantly turned cold, and a murderous aura emanated from him once again.

"They ran away?" His voice was as cold as ice. "Which way did they run?"

The young Taoist priest trembled at the murderous aura emanating from him and hurriedly said, "They...they ran down the mountain! They even injured several of our fellow disciples!"

Zhang Yulei, carrying the Xuan Sword, took a step and was about to chase after them.

"Junior brother, wait!" Zhang Zhiwei quickly called out to him.

Zhang Yulei turned his head and looked at Zhang Zhiwei, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Zhang Zhiwei said, "Let the people from Na Du Tong handle the matters down the mountain. They have specialized tracking methods and are more suitable than us. You just came down the mountain, so you should rest first."

Zhang Yulei thought about it and felt that Zhang Zhiwei's words made sense. He nodded, stopped, and sheathed his Xuan sword with a crisp "clang".

Dou Le quickly replied, "Don't worry, Celestial Master! We have connections everywhere and have deployed many people at the foot of the mountain. I will immediately order the blockade of all roads leading down the mountain and make sure we capture those escaped demons!"

As he spoke, he immediately took out his phone and began issuing orders.

Xu San also took out his mobile phone and contacted the North China branch of NaDuTong to request support.

Xu Si curled his lip and muttered under his breath, "You can run away, but you can't hide. You dare to cause trouble on Longhu Mountain? You think you can get away? Dream on!"

As the sun gradually sets, its afterglow spills onto the green tiles and red walls of the Celestial Master's Mansion, bathing everything in a warm golden hue.

The smell of gunpowder in the air gradually dissipated, replaced by a faint scent of pine.

The young Taoist priests were still busy cleaning up the mess in the courtyard; the employees of Na Du Tong were also handling the follow-up matters in an orderly manner; the injured Taoist priests received proper treatment in the medical tent; and the captured Quanxing demons were also under strict guard.