Cultivation: When you take things to the extreme

Longhai Security Bureau, Director's Office.

Nie Hailong flipped through the documents, his brows tightly knit, silent for a long time.

Years had passed, and the Security Bureau Director, still in his prime, began to show distinct signs of greying.

It was evident the toll of his mind power had been heavy.

In just a few years, developments had been rapid, if not earth-shattering.

As the influence of the Red Moon fermented, and the outcomes of streaming revealed themselves, a large number of Transcendents appeared among the populace in just a few short years.

Armed and intent on killing, these wild Transcendents caused a significant impact on social order.

With the Heretic God Sect growing stronger and the Claws and Fangs of the Heavenly Demon frequently stirring up trouble, the situation could only be described as utterly chaotic.

Although the Federation's agencies had tried their best to maintain order, and all departments were fully recruiting, seeking to bring these wild Transcendents under their control to navigate the chaos, it was still easier said than done.

Half a month ago, with the return of the Red Moon, the situation only worsened. Unrest broke out in various places, and even those Heretic God Sects, which had been severely weakened by the "Martial Frenzied Rascal," showed signs of resurgence—this included the Black Lotus Sect, which had lost its Sect Hierarch and had its upper ranks annihilated. Enjoy exclusive content from My Virtual Library Empire

The disastrous effects of the Red Moon's return were clear!

All aspects were impacted, and the situation continued to deteriorate.

Amidst the turmoil, his Longhai Sub-bureau was a shining exception.

Ever since they'd made the Ye Family a scapegoat to ease relations, Dean Qian had officially established the Martial Arts Academy and the pharmaceutical company and began in-depth collaboration with the Security Bureau, providing a vast array of medications and nurturing elite Martial Artists.

As a direct collaborator and beneficiary, Longhai Sub-bureau's strength had been greatly enhanced. Further, with the "Martial Frenzied Rascal" using Longhai as his base to radiate activities to the surrounding areas, all sorts of Evil Black Groups, Heretic God Sects, and hidden unstable elements had been swept away.

Therefore, the current situation in Longhai and surrounding areas was still considered stable. All the major Heretic God Sects avoided this place, carrying out activities elsewhere.

However, this also led to an accelerated deterioration in other areas, which had no choice but to request support from Longhai.

Although Nie Hailong did not refuse and dispatched all the surplus forces under his command, he knew this was only a temporary solution. If the situation continued to worsen, then it would only be a matter of time before Longhai too would be in jeopardy.

The situation was hardly optimistic!

But there was still some good news.

In response to the impact of the Red Moon Night, the results of Martial Path streaming were also beginning to show. A multitude of civilian groups started cultivating their own Martial Path forces, with industries related to "Martial Path" and "cultivation" springing up everywhere like bamboo shoots after a rainstorm.

Moreover, with people learning from the streaming and cultivating on their own, the overall martial power level had seen a remarkable improvement.

Most importantly, these Martial Artists created through Martial Path streaming seemed to be influenced by an "idol effect," and few chose the path of committing crimes. At most, they became vigilantes like the Martial Frenzied Rascal, operating in a way that was somewhat outside the law, but at a time like this, they were still a positive force.

Together with those who had joined the official ranks and were working for various departments, the situation was barely kept under control.

The Red Moon shone, and Martial Path streaming proceeded!

Both competed, each nurturing their forces.

Such a balanced development kept the situation from collapsing.

But...

"Director!"

The assistant entered and said gravely, "The headquarters has sent a message. Deng Tianqi from Jade Screen Mountain has fallen to the Demon Path and established a den in the Yunlai Mountain area. Mysterious Heaven Twin Swords went to investigate, but only one returned. Now Eastern Capital has sealed off Yunlai Mountain, yet they have no solution for the Blood Demon that Deng Tianqi has become.

They hope we can... lend a hand."

"Lend a hand?"

Upon hearing this, Nie Hailong understood the implication.

Lend a hand, when even the Eastern Capital headquarters couldn't handle it, what help could his Longhai Sub-bureau provide?

Naturally, it was to contact that person!

But that person...

Over the years, with robust development revealing many tactics, Dean Qian had always maintained that he and the Martial Frenzied Rascal, as well as the forces behind him, had no connection.

True or false, nobody could be certain, but that's what he had claimed, and no one was in a position to argue.

So, how to get in touch with the Martial Frenzied Rascal or that Elder Shi through him to resolve this tricky matter?

Nie Hailong thought for a moment, then gave an order, "Let Ning Qing go and pass on the message."

His words carried a note of resignation and a sense of leaving it to fate.

"Yes!"

The assistant, after hearing this, didn't say anything more and left the room.

Left alone, Nie Hailong picked up his phone, looked at the still replaying live stream, hesitated for a while but finally opened the private messaging interface and cautiously sent out a message.

"Hello, are you there?"

"..."

Elsewhere, in Yunlai Mountain.

Layered blockades, in full readiness.

"Amitabha, such are the trials of fate!"

The Dry Prosperous Monk, draped in his kasaya, looked upon the desolate Yunlai Mountain with a face full of sorrow, his heart filled with helplessness and a sense of alarm in his companionship.

Next to him were a number of Cultivators, wearing similar expressions.

"What is to be done, what is to be done!"

"That Deng Tianqi, to willingly degenerate himself, treading the path of External Demons!"

"This man was once the successor of Jade Screen Mountain, with strengths above ours; falling into the Demon Path has made him even more terrifying. Even the Mysterious Heaven Twin Swords could not stand against him. If he continues to grow stronger, it will surely become a catastrophe!"

"The Mysterious Heaven Twin Swords have attained the Golden Core stage, their combined powers are comparable to a Nascent Soul's. If even they couldn't escape unscathed from the Blood Vessel, then this Blood Demon's strength lies somewhere between Nascent Soul and Deity Transformation, extremely close to the pinnacle."