Not only Zhang Mei cried out in surprise, but everyone present, including Zhang Chao, was stunned.
Just a second before.
Zhang Chao, along with Zhang Mei, all thought Zhang Wei was joking. Another colleague even thought Zhang Chao had gone mad. To joke, if you said you'd take out a figurine and then say you'd invite an Old Heavenly Master, it would still be somewhat understandable, considering the figurine as a statue of an immortal deity.
But you actually pulled out a keychain doll, who are you inviting? A ghost?
However, as soon as the thought arose, they were stunned the next second.
Under their gaze.
Before Zhang Mei could finish speaking, Zhang Wei walked directly to the hotel entrance and placed the q-version Old Heavenly Master keychain doll upright on the ground.
Then, under the stunned expressions of Zhang Mei and the others.
Zhang Wei bowed to the q-version Old Heavenly Master and said:
"I invite the strongest in 'Yi Ren Zhi Xia' (Hitori no Shita), Old Heavenly Master Zhang Zhiwei."
【Ding! System points +22000 for blessing the q-version Old Heavenly Master keychain.】
【The Ghost Back pattern is activated, borrowing some of the strength of Old Master Willow and bestowing it upon the q-version Old Heavenly Master keychain.】
As the words fell.
Boom!!!!!!!————
Terrifying golden light erupted, bursting forth from the doll keychain.
At this moment.
In the ghost king's ghost domain under the red moon and dark night, centered at the hotel entrance, it was as if a great sun had risen, turning the dark night as bright as day.
"Holy crap! He actually summoned him!?"
Zhang Chao and the others closed their eyes due to the dazzling light, but before closing them, they all saw the light. Many who had watched 'Yi Ren Zhi Xia' recognized the light emanating from the keychain. That light was exactly the same as the golden light of the Old Heavenly Master in 'Yi Ren Zhi Xia'.
As the light slowly softened.
Everyone, including the ghosts in front, saw it.
At the hotel entrance, a figure of an old man stood amidst the golden light.
The old man was tall and straight, with a long beard and long eyebrows, his eyes narrow, his face sometimes gentle, sometimes as still as a calm pool. He wore a black Heavenly Master robe, dressed as a Taoist, his eyes containing a contained divine glow, like a wise immortal.
Looking at the old man's figure, Zhang Chao and the others were dumbfounded.
"Old, Old, Old Heavenly Master."
"Holy shit? It's really the Old Heavenly Master!"
They recognized the old man. Not only was it the golden light spell, but the aura, appearance, and everything else were exactly the same as the Old Heavenly Master in 'Yi Ren Zhi Xia'.
After a full few seconds of愣住 (daze), Zhang Mei and the others snapped back to reality.
Upon regaining their senses.
Looking at the Old Heavenly Master before them, Zhang Mei's pretty face was filled with astonishment. She couldn't help but look at Zhang Chao:
"Zhang Chao... are you sure you picked up Zhang Wei at the airport today... not Zhang Chulan???"
Her colleague beside her also spoke:
"This temporary worker Zhang Wei signed... did he sign under the 'Yi Ren Zhi Xia' temporary worker contract? Damn, this..."
Zhang Chao didn't answer Zhang Mei and the others. His mind was a bit muddled at the moment. Especially after Zhang Mei's words, he became even more confused, looking back and forth between Zhang Wei and the Old Heavenly Master... My brother? Zhang Wei? Zhang Chulan?
At the same time.
Let alone Zhang Chao's side, even the ghosts were stunned.
Not long ago, under the reconnaissance of the crooked-neck ghost and other ghosts, the Ghost King decided to make this hotel its new base and brought all the ghosts over tonight. As soon as they arrived at the hotel, the Ghost King sensed the aura of Zhang Mei and the others.
Knowing there were ghost exorcisers in the hotel, it was clear that the crooked-neck ghost and the others hadn't done their job well, allowing the ghost exorcisers to discover the hotel. But the Ghost King wasn't afraid. It could sense that there were only a few ghost exorcisers inside, and their strength wasn't strong. It could handle them easily.
【Ding! The Ghost King sneered, it seems these few ghost exorcisers don't know there's a Ghost King here.】
【Host gains system points +150】
So, the Ghost King unhesitatingly pulled the hotel into its ghost domain, preparing to kill these ghost exorcisers and simultaneously inform the other ghosts about the ghost exorcisers in the hotel.
The ghosts, upon learning of the situation, were also overjoyed. The reason was simple: although their strength might not be as strong as Zhang Chao's, with the Ghost King present, they didn't have to worry about dying. They could even eat Zhang Chao and the others to increase their strength.
【Ding! The fierce ghosts are excited, there are ghost exorcisers to eat! I want to eat the ghost exorcisers' heads, eat the ghost exorcisers' hands...】
【Host gains system points +150】
For a moment.
The fierce ghosts rushed towards the hotel impatiently, but before they could even reach the hotel, an anomaly occurred. Brilliant golden light erupted. The light was too dazzling and exuded an aura of immense power that made their souls tremble.
They instantly stopped in their tracks.
【Ding! The fierce ghosts are stunned, holy crap?! What's going on?】
【Host gains system points +150】
As the light dispersed, looking at the Old Heavenly Master not far away, not only the fierce ghosts but even the Ghost King's expression changed.
【Ding! The Ghost King's expression changed, damn it, misjudged, there's a strong expert.】
【Host gains system points +160】
The powerful aura emanating from the Old Heavenly Master, the terrifying golden light, and the Taoist robe from Longhu Mountain all indicated how powerful the newcomer was.
However, before the Ghost King and the others could react.
Among the group of fierce ghosts, many seemed to have seen something terrifying. Their eyes widened as they looked at the Old Heavenly Master, rubbing their eyes repeatedly to confirm, and then let out a shrill ghost scream:
"My heavens! Am I seeing things? Is that the Old Heavenly Master?!"
Their voices weren't loud, but in the stunned silence of the fierce ghost group, they sounded like thunder.
"Hiss! Old Heavenly Master?? You mean the Old Heavenly Master from Longhu Mountain?"
"Holy crap, don't joke like that, we've encountered the Old Heavenly Master of Longhu Mountain?"
Let alone the fierce ghosts.
Even the Ghost King looked over, its expression changing drastically.
"What did you say? Old Heavenly Master?!"
Although they didn't know who the newcomer was, just hearing the words 'Old Heavenly Master' told them about the identity and strength of the person.
Heavenly Master was the title given to the sect leader of the top Taoist lineage in the ghost-exorcising world, 'Longhu Mountain'. Could someone who became a Heavenly Master be weak? The answer was obvious, impossible! Moreover, this person was not just a Heavenly Master, but an Old Heavenly Master.
Being called an Old Heavenly Master meant they were former sect leaders of Longhu Mountain who were still alive. Such an ancient existence's strength was beyond question; defeating a Ghost King would likely be as simple as beating a grandchild.
Thinking of this.
The Ghost King and all the ghosts felt a chill.
【Ding! The fierce ghosts are terrified, heavens, we're just moving into a new home, and they've sent the 'pillar' of Longhu Mountain to clear us out.】
【Host gains system points +180】
【Ding! The Ghost King's expression changed, it can't be, I'm just a Ghost King who's been promoted for half a year, and they sent an Old Heavenly Master after me?】
【Host gains system points +160】
Inevitably.
The Ghost King's ghostly hand grabbed one of the fierce ghosts who had cried out earlier:
"Are you sure that person is the Old Heavenly Master?!"
Stared at fiercely by the Ghost King, the already stunned fierce ghost became even more terrified and nodded:
"Boss, yes, that's the Old Heavenly Master."
"Tell me, which Old Heavenly Master is that? Is it Zhang Qi? Or Zhang Yi? Or someone else?"
The Ghost King questioned. It was a Ghost King, and even if it hadn't seen the Old Heavenly Master of Longhu Mountain, it had heard of the Old Heavenly Master of Longhu Mountain. Such a monumental figure in the ghost-exorcising world, how could a Ghost King like itself not know?
"Boss, he is Old Heavenly Master Zhang Zhiwei."
"????"
The Ghost King was stunned upon hearing this:
"Zhang Zhiwei? I've never heard of him. What's his Taoist name?"
"His Taoist name is Tiantong."
"Huh? Tiantong?? What kind of nonsense are you talking about? I don't remember Longhu Mountain having an Old Heavenly Master named Zhang Zhiwei with the Taoist name Tiantong."
The Ghost King was confused. It had never heard of this name before and couldn't help but question:
"Are you sure Longhu Mountain has such an Old Heavenly Master? Tell me, what are the detailed information about that Old Heavenly Master? Hurry!"
"Okay, okay, Boss, don't get agitated. I'm telling you, that Old Heavenly Master is indeed the Heavenly Master of Longhu Mountain, and he's also the strongest of Longhu Mountain, and one of the Ten Greats, the 'peak' among 'two heroes and one peak', a top-tier existence."
Fierce ghosts: "?? ???"
Ghost King: "?? ???"
The Ghost King was stunned and frowned as it looked at the fierce ghost:
"What are you talking about? What peak, Ten Greats? What kind of titles are these? I've never heard of any of them."
Facing the Ghost King's questioning, the fierce ghost weakly replied:
"Boss... I'm not lying. That Old Heavenly Master really has that information. It's just... he's not the Heavenly Master of Longhu Mountain that you know, but from another Longhu Mountain."
"Huh? What bullshit are you spouting? Another Longhu Mountain? How come I don't know there's another Longhu Mountain? Speak! Where is that Longhu Mountain? If you can't tell me, I'll strangle you."
"...In the anime 'Yi Ren Zhi Xia'."
Upon its words.
Fierce ghosts: "..."
Ghost King: "..."