I Am Your Natural Enemy

After Wen Yan finished speaking, he gave a polite bow and, without any hesitation, left the conference room.

The General Director didn’t say anything, only looked at that badge and sighed.

Just now, the highest-ranking Grand Uncle Master of Fuyu Mountain had called him.

He made it very clear what Scorching Sun meant to Fuyu Mountain—there was no need to say more.

And he also clearly indicated that someone had gone way too far this time.

No matter what Wen Yan planned to do, Fuyu Mountain would support him unconditionally.

If necessary, Grand Uncle Master would personally go and restart the Fuyu Ancestral Altar.

And, this had nothing to do with Scorching Sun.

It was purely because of Wen Yan himself.

The General Director didn’t review the surveillance footage; he just knew the rough situation inside the Domain from last night.

He also concluded that, for a Night Vigil Deity to be sent into that Domain,

it had to require someone with status from the Scorching Sun Department, along with a top expert from one of the Three Mountains and Five Ridges, working together to pull it off.

Fuyu Mountain couldn’t meddle in the internal affairs of the Scorching Sun Department, but according to tradition, when someone so blatantly crossed the line and threw down a challenge to another sect, even the Scorching Sun Department couldn’t directly intervene; at most, they could mediate things afterward.

These were the rules set from the very beginning.

They existed to separate the Scorching Sun Department and the Three Mountains and Five Ridges, to prevent people from the latter from securing top positions in the former, and likewise, to keep the Scorching Sun Department out of the Three Mountains and Five Ridges’ internal matters.

Maintaining this state was most beneficial for long-term development.

Now, governed by these longstanding foundational rules, the General Director really had nothing more to say.

Wen Yan had taken a bullet and still prioritized delivering the crucial surveillance footage; no one could say he lacked vision.

If Wen Yan harbored resentment, was he supposed to just swallow it?

Besides, he wasn’t even a true, official member of the Scorching Sun Department. Strictly speaking, Wen Yan was just an external consultant brought in for his expertise.

People from the Three Mountains and Five Ridges were mostly in the same situation.

As the General Director’s thoughts scattered, the equipment here was already prepared.

Both vice presidents and others had received notifications and arrived in the conference room.

The massive screen in the center began playing all the recorded surveillance footage.

Soon, the staff skipped past other segments and went straight to the moment when Cai Qidong fell in battle.

They saw Cai Qidong holding back the others, facing the giant alone, and even saw him transform—his appearance reverting to the peak of his youth.

At this sight, the General Director looked slightly moved.

”Momentary Beauty.”

When Cai Qidong in the footage fought with unmatched ferocity, killing the Night Vigil Deity within seconds and then spoke his final words, the General Director couldn’t bear to watch. He closed his eyes and reached out to stop the video.

The people in the conference room were all shocked by the power Cai Qidong displayed, and fell silent at his fate.

No matter what they usually thought of Cai Qidong—whether they thought he was a bastard or just went around making enemies—they all knew that when it counted, Cai Qidong would charge forward without fear.

The General Director kept his eyes closed, remaining silent for a long time before finally speaking slowly.

”Only a Fifth Stage Martial Artist can master Momentary Beauty. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime, most brilliant bloom.”

No one spoke. The silence thickened; no one dared utter a word at this moment.

The General Director opened his eyes and dialed a number.

”Old Celestial Master, it’s me. I have something to discuss…”

The General Director gave a brief summary, then said,

”Now I have to make a decision. I hope you—Old Celestial Master—will bear witness.”

”Understood.”

”Draft a notice and inform everyone, including the Three Mountains and Five Ridges.

From this moment, within three days, I want to see results.

No matter who’s involved, no matter how many are involved.

Including, but not limited to, myself and Old Celestial Master.

Whoever planned it, organized it, gave support, or controlled the Night Vigil Deity.

Everyone involved, whether human, demon, ghost, spirit, or monster, is to be apprehended immediately.

Starting now, within one day, anyone who turns themselves in and is not a core planner or organizer may be treated with leniency.

Once three days have passed, whoever resists—kill without mercy.

Issue Scorching Sun Department’s special order number three of the year; enter internal combat readiness.

If any stubbornly resisting organizations are found, clear out this year’s reserves directly.

Whatever happens, I’ll take full responsibility.”

The General Director’s voice wasn’t loud or hurried—it was calm and steady—but as each word left his lips, the expressions in the room subtly changed.

Because the last time a similar order was given, it led to the razing of mountains and destruction of temples.

Bringing in Old Celestial Master as a witness meant that even if one of the Three Mountains and Five Ridges was involved this time, they might have to suffer the Iron Fist.

”Old Celestial Master, I’ve said my piece. You are my witness. Any objections?”

”No objections whatsoever.” Old Celestial Master’s tone was steady, but it was clear to everyone that he was also angry.

Because the place where the Night Vigil Deity was most likely to have emerged was the very place Old Celestial Master had suppressed for years.

Yet now, with nothing going wrong at Old Celestial Master’s site—the Night Vigil Deity still appeared elsewhere, which could only mean one thing.

Someone from within the Three Mountains and Five Ridges had broken the taboo, somehow smuggling out a Night Vigil Deity.

This meant that suppressing just one place might no longer be enough.

There was another breach somewhere—exact location still unknown.