One person said: The essence of Wuhou Qimen lies not in Qimen, but in Wuhou.

Upon seeing this, Zhuge Ming felt a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

But then he thought about it again, and the youthful passion in Zhuge Ming's chest was also surging slightly.

As a transmigrator and a superhuman with a system, who wouldn't want to see for themselves just how powerful the "One Person One Strike" Celestial Master really is?

More importantly, from the perspective of the political landscape, the state's violent machinery has already revealed its hand tonight. However, the world of supernatural beings is still the world of supernatural beings. If everything is resolved by the military, in the era of big data and social media, it is very easy to trigger unnecessary public opinion turmoil and rebellious sentiment.

At this critical juncture, what is needed is a pure and top-level "traditional cultural exchange and discussion" to restore the prestige of the Old Celestial Master, this living totem, to all those with ulterior motives!

"cough."

Zhuge Ming coughed lightly, met the old celestial master's pleading gaze, and spoke in a gentle yet authoritative tone:

"Comrade Ding Shian's suggestion... Originally, today's symposium was only to discuss compliance issues, and private discussions were not on the agenda. However, I personally have some thoughts from a different perspective."

Zhuge Ming looked at the old Celestial Master and smiled, "The old Celestial Master is highly respected and is a banner of the traditional martial arts world."

However, after nearly a century of silence, the younger generation in the world of supernatural beings has gradually lost their reverence for the great figures, and has even given rise to many wicked and reckless madmen.

If we rely solely on official coercive measures to rectify the situation, it will inevitably provoke criticism from some individuals with ulterior motives, which is detrimental to the unity and stability within the community of supernatural beings.

After a pause, Zhuge Ming made the final decision:

"I think it would be better to do it this way."

Tomorrow morning, before the closing ceremony of the Luotian Grand Ceremony, a "Traditional Folk Martial Arts Standardized Exchange and Demonstration Competition" will be held at the martial arts training ground on the back mountain, organized by the Longhushan Celestial Master's Mansion and the Quanxing delegation! It will be a friendly exchange of skills, with no more fighting! This will allow the younger generation of martial arts practitioners to directly appreciate the profound skills of contemporary masters, restoring respect for the profession; it will also showcase the healthy, positive, and disciplined new image of our Chinese martial arts community to the outside world!

Zhuge Ming looked at Zhang Zhiwei with a smile: "Of course, this is just a guiding suggestion from the task force. The specifics will depend on your physical condition and personal wishes, Master."

The old monsters in the audience all understood perfectly – well, the big boss has personally set up the stage, and even this old master has no choice but to step up!

Looking at Zhuge Ming's beaming face, Zhang Zhiwei could only manage a wry smile and a long sigh.

"Hehehe... Since the leader has elevated the discussion to this level of overall situation, if I were to refuse again, it would seem that I lack awareness."

The old Celestial Master slowly stood up, patted the wrinkles on his Taoist robe, and casually swept his cloudy gaze over Ding Shian, his tone as amiable as if he were having a casual chat:

"Since Ding Shian has such an interest, this old man will gladly accompany him."

However... this old man hasn't fought with anyone in decades.

My hands and feet are getting rusty, and with age comes tremors. If I'm not careful and cause a bump or bruise, then... please don't blame this old man!

In short, what seems like self-deprecation is actually a deadly trap!

This was giving Ding Shian a final way out—"I'm unpredictable, you can still regret it now!"

However, upon hearing this, Ding Shian did not flinch in the slightest. Instead, his eyes blazed with an unprecedented, fervent fighting spirit, and he clasped his hands in a deep bow:

"Many thanks to Leader Zhuge for his generosity! Many thanks to the Old Celestial Master for his guidance! This junior has long since disregarded life and death. Tomorrow at Chenshi (7-9 AM), on the martial arts field, please, Old Celestial Master, do not hold back!!"

……

The tumultuous, late-night secret meeting has now come to a complete end.

The Quanxing sect has been bound by strict regulations, and the Ten Elders have been completely subdued by the swift and decisive results of the state apparatus. And tomorrow morning's grand finale of the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony—

Zhang Zhiwei, the undisputed peerless master of the Heavenly Dao in the world of supernatural beings, faces off against Ding Shian, one of the two heroes, a martial arts fanatic!

The news is destined to unleash a massive wave that will sweep across the entire world in this Longhu Mountain after dawn!

……

As dawn broke, the edges of the leaden-gray sky were tinged with a very faint golden hue.

The heavy stench of blood and burnt smell that lingered over the back of Longhu Mountain last night has long been washed away by the mountain breeze and the crisp fragrance of pine and cypress at dawn.

However, the earth-shattering decision made in that meditation room swept through the entire circle of extraordinary people in China with the terrifying force of a magnitude 12 earthquake within just a few hours, following the encrypted lines of the elders and leaders of various sects!

The Luo Tian Grand Ceremony had been in preparation for over a month, with various forces intertwined and undercurrents surging.

However, under the manipulation of Zhuge Ming, the powerful official in charge of the region, this originally bloody and violent martial arts tournament was transformed into a major test for the entire martial arts community across the country to move towards standardization and rule of law!

Last night's swift operation, codenamed "Pulling the Nails," was not a drill, nor was it meant to scare people.

A fully-fledged special operations assault team, high-orbit integrated sensing satellites, and the all-encompassing coverage of Qi-breaking heavy firepower physically vaporized over three hundred core members of the Quanxing sect within twenty minutes with zero casualties—the state apparatus, using the coldest and most brutal modern military data, tolled the death knell for all self-proclaimed detached martial arts sects:

The era of outlaws is completely over!

However, if all that remains after the big stick is wielded is bloodshed and high pressure, it will inevitably plunge the already sensitive and suspicious world of supernatural beings into deeper conflict and panic.

The nation emphasizes inclusiveness and compassion, treating all citizens equally and upholding the principles of benevolent governance.

At this critical juncture, someone must step forward to represent the will of the traditional supernatural community and take over the official direction of reform.

Zhang Zhiwei, the venerable Celestial Master of the Celestial Master's Mansion at Longhu Mountain, is the irreplaceable pillar of stability in this era, the unparalleled master of the righteous path.

Thus, a piece of news that left all the extraordinary people in the world dumbfounded exploded throughout the entire Celestial Master's Mansion on the front mountain before dawn:

With the guidance and coordination of relevant departments, the Quanxing Sect has officially launched a project to reshape its traditional ideology and culture. This morning, Ding Shian, one of the two heroes, will hold a "Demonstration Competition on the Compliance of Taoist Culture and Intangible Cultural Heritage Martial Arts" with the Old Celestial Master Zhang Zhiwei at the main venue of the Luotian Grand Ritual.

When the news spread, renowned figures across the country couldn't sleep a wink all night.

Why did the Old Celestial Master agree?

Because Quanxing is no longer the evil sect that was like a rat crossing the street, but a "pilot unit of intangible cultural heritage" that has been put under the tight rein of the state and has received a rectification notice! The old master's nod means that the orthodox Taoist sect has accepted Quanxing's re-education, and it also means that all sects in the martial arts world must unconditionally obey the general trend!

……

At the beginning of Chen Shi (7-9 AM), the sky was bright.

The largest open-air martial arts arena on the back of Longhu Mountain was already packed with people.

The circular grandstand, built of bluestone, was packed with people. The venue, which could originally accommodate hundreds of people, was completely silent, and even the heavy breathing was deliberately suppressed to a minimum.

All eyes turned toward the podium with suspicion and uncertainty.

The seating there was so luxurious it was breathtaking.

Lu Jin, Wang Ai, Lü Ci, and Feng Zhenghao, all three of the Ten Elders, were present; Zhao Fangxu, the chairman of Nadutong, sat solemnly among them; Tian Jinzhong, the Taoist priest in a wheelchair, had a calm expression and his eyes were slightly closed.

In the most central and undisputed position, the young Zhuge Ming wore a crisp, dark blue administrative jacket. The national emblem on his chest gleamed solemnly and steadily in the morning light. He exuded an air of composure, like a powerful regional official holding the power of life and death.