Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

Qianzhou

Tianfeng City

Inside the secret chamber of King Wu's residence.

The candlelight cast a dim glow, illuminating three mysterious figures.

The leader sat upright, his gaze sharp and intense, looking down at King Wu below:

"How's the matter going?"

King Wu immediately bowed and replied:

"The spies planted by the imperial court have been eliminated, and the entire army is now assembled and ready to be deployed at any time."

"very good."

The mysterious leader nodded.

"In three more days, the formation will be completed."

"Spread the news of your impending rebellion to lure the court officials into your scheme."

"My lord, are we truly to sacrifice everyone in the city?"

"Could my army lure the imperial forces into the formation before activating it?" King Wu asked, mustering his courage.

The mysterious leader said in a deep voice:

"Hmph! Do you wish to die? Don't forget who gave you your life."

"An army can be rebuilt if it is lost; the one thing the world has in abundance is people."

"Once the Ancestor recovers, what can't we get? Don't worry, I won't forget what I promised you!"

"No, no, I'll go and prepare right away." King Wu was instantly trembling with fear.

He was truly reluctant to part with his hundreds of thousands of troops, but he dared not disobey these people before him, for his life was still in their hands.

After King Wu left the secret chamber, the leader of the mysterious men addressed the several men in black standing beside him:

"Once the imperial army enters Tianfeng City, there is no need to keep this Martial King alive."

"Yes," the men in black replied.

at the same time,

Qingzhou City

Fine Rain Pavilion.

Inside the Rain-Watching Platform.

Yuan Tiangang handed the Nirvana Pill given to him by Ye Junlin to Di Yun and Linghu Chong, and said in a deep voice:

"This is the Nirvana Pill, a gift from the monarch! It can help you two break through your shackles."

"You should all return to the Eternal Night Space for seclusion and strive to break through your cultivation level as soon as possible. Do not disappoint the monarch's expectations."

Di Yun and Linghu Chong received the pills, and felt a warm current flow into their palms, as if their meridians were being relaxed.

The two men exchanged a glance, both unable to hide their excitement, and said in unison, "Thank you, Lord Yuan!"

"We two will certainly do our utmost to live up to your expectations!"

Yuan Tiangang nodded slightly: "Go."

Having said that, the two of them did not hesitate any longer, turned around and stepped into the spatial portal next to them, entering the Eternal Night Space.

Yuan Tiangang then summoned Mirror Heart Demon and asked, "Have you gotten any information from Blood Fiend's side?"

Mirror Heart Demon looked troubled: "Reporting to the Commander, I have used mind-controlling techniques and other methods to torture him for a long time, but he stubbornly refuses to utter a single word."

"Aside from cursing us, he just wants his subordinates to give him a quick death, and he won't say a single useful word."

Yuan Tiangang frowned slightly: "It seems that not all the people of the Demonic Sect are cowards who are afraid of death; they do have some loyalty."

He pondered for a moment, then said coldly, "Since we can't get anything out of you, there's no point in keeping you here."

"Use your Soul Devouring Technique to absorb his soul power; it will also help you improve your skills."

"Yes, Your subordinate obeys!" A hint of excitement flashed in Mirror Heart Demon's eyes as he accepted the order and left.

Then, Yuan Tiangang turned to Su Muyu beside him and said slowly, "Lord Su, from now on, I will entrust the Xiyu Tower to you."

"I will be stationed at Langya Pavilion, the headquarters of the Bad People. You can contact me anytime if anything happens. We can help each other."

Su Muyu, dressed in plain clothes, remained calm and nodded slightly: "Alright. Commander, I hope you will provide more support in terms of intelligence later."

"In that case, I'll take my leave now."

Yuan Tiangang nodded, and then got up together with Jingxinmo, Qingcheng, and Qingguo, and left Xiyu Tower.

After Yuan Tiangang and the other three left, Su Muyu walked to the window of the rain-viewing platform, looked at the bustling street outside, and a deep look flashed in her eyes.

He turned around and called out to the people downstairs, "Jing Ke."

Jing Ke appeared silently in the hall and bowed respectfully: "Lord of the Pavilion."

"Bring all the files from Xiyu Tower," Su Muyu said in a deep voice.

Jing Ke replied, "Yes, Master."

After saying that, he got up, turned around and left. He soon returned with a thick stack of files and neatly placed them on the rosewood table.

After Jing Ke finished putting away the dossier, Su Muyu said, "The monarch has granted permission! Several of you from the Eight Guards may enter the Eternal Night Space Time Tower for cultivation."

"Go and inform Nie Zheng and the others now."

"You will have a mission after you pass through the pass."

"Yes." Jing Ke turned and left.

Su Muyu walked to the table, picked up the top scroll, and slowly opened it.

In the dim light, his gaze was focused and serious; he needed to understand the current personnel of the Drizzle Tower and the details of the mission.

Because when he left the Eternal Night Space, Ye Junlin told him that Xiyu Tower could expand beyond Qingzhou.

Therefore, Jing Ke and his seven companions were specially allowed to enter the Time Tower to cultivate and improve their cultivation.

The Bad Guys' stronghold, the dungeon of Langya Pavilion.

Water droplets seeped from the damp stone walls, and the air was filled with the smell of rust and blood.

Blood Fiend was tightly chained to the rack, his former imposing manner long gone; his clothes were tattered, and his body was covered in wounds.

The exposed skin was covered with wounds of varying depths, some already scabbed over, others still oozing dark blood, clearly indicating that the person had suffered a great deal of torment.

But his eyes remained fierce, like a wounded beast, staring intently at Jingxinmo standing outside the prison door, a disdainful sneer even playing on his lips.

Mirror Heart Demon slowly walked into the cell, a familiar, sinister smile on his face.

He sized up Xue Sha from head to toe, then clicked his tongue in amazement.

"Blood Fiend, why are you doing this to yourself? Why not take the easy path instead of suffering like this?"

Blood Fiend spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva, his voice hoarse but still forceful:

"Bah! Enough talk! Kill me or torture me, it's all up to you!"

"Trying to extract the secrets of my Nine Nether Demon Sect from me is utterly delusional!"

The smile on Mirror Heart Demon's face gradually faded, and his eyes turned cold:

"Old man, you won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences."

"Since you won't say anything, then I won't be polite."

"Perfect, this also fulfills your wish and spares you some suffering."

He slowly raised his right hand, and a wisp of dark mist rose quietly from his palm, emanating a chilling and eerie aura.

This was a sign that his "Soul Devouring Technique" was about to be activated.

"What...what are you going to do?"

Blood Fiend sensed that aura and a sense of fear rose inexplicably in his heart. He shouted sharply.

A cruel smile curled at the corner of Jingxin Demon's lips:

"What for? Naturally, to ensure that your soul power isn't wasted."

"My Soul Devouring Technique is just missing a sacrifice with your abundant soul power."

"Rest assured, I will make you completely vanish into the world amidst extreme pain."

His right hand formed a claw, carrying a wisp of black mist, and went straight for Xue Sha's crown.

"How dare you, you demonic disciple!"

Blood Fiend roared in fury, but could not break free of the chains. Mirror Heart Demon's palm descended, and pitch-black spiritual energy burrowed into his mind like maggots clinging to bones.

"ah--!"

A heart-wrenching scream instantly echoed throughout the dungeon, filled with indescribable pain and despair.

The Blood Demon Soul was being torn apart wildly, its body convulsed violently, and its demonic energy dissipated like the receding tide.

Jingxin Demon closed his eyes and concentrated, feeling the powerful soul force surging into his body. His soul aura rose steadily, and a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

……

The top floor of Langya Pavilion.

Yuan Tiangang stood by the railing, and after seeing Jingxinmo go upstairs, he nodded slightly: "How's the soul power absorption going?"

"Thanks to the Commander-in-Chief, my soul has become much more solid, and my cultivation has reached the edge of the Celestial Realm," said Mirror Heart Demon, bowing.

"Alright, then you may proceed to Qianzhou."

"After arriving in Qianzhou, I will take advantage of the unique nature of your martial arts to secretly control usable people and develop my Bad People's power."

Then Yuan Tiangang turned his gaze to the stunningly beautiful woman beside him, "You two disguise yourselves as wandering martial artists and infiltrate Qianzhou as well."

"Obey the command of the Mirror Demon."

The three men bowed and replied, "Rest assured, Commander, we will certainly not fail in our mission!"

Yuan Tiangang nodded and said, "Go, proceed with caution, and investigate the backgrounds of all the major powers in Qianzhou."

"Yes, ma'am."

The three exchanged a glance, then with a swift movement, they swept out of the window like three gentle breezes, quickly disappearing into the distant horizon.