Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

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Name: Li Xunhuan

[Cultivation Level: Late Stage of Celestial Being]

【Technique: The Flying Knife Mind Technique – Reserved and composed, cultivating mental strength, pursuing the unity of mind, intention, qi, and knife】

Martial Arts:

1. Little Li's Flying Dagger – "Little Li's Flying Dagger never misses its mark." Driven by pure spirit and energy, the dagger moves at incredible speed, possessing unparalleled sharpness, making it difficult to dodge once locked onto its target.

2. Flowing Cloud Saber Technique – a basic saber technique, yet Li Xunhuan mastered it to perfection. Seemingly simple, it actually contains countless variations, capable of both offense and defense.

3. The Tranquility Technique – a special breathing method that allows one to maintain mental calm during intense battles and accurately seize opportunities.

[Origin: Known as "Little Li the Scholar" in the martial arts world of "The Sentimental Swordsman and the Ruthless Sword," he comes from a prestigious family and is skilled in both literature and martial arts.]

He faded from the martial arts world due to emotional entanglements, but his throwing knife skills were unparalleled, representing justice and legend. Although he seemed melancholic, he possessed unwavering beliefs.

Loyalty: 100

"Haha, it's actually the 'Never Misses Its Mark' Little Li Flying Dagger, and it's even from a late-stage Celestial Realm cultivator!"

With Li Xunhuan joining, the top-tier combat power of Eternal Night Heaven has instantly risen to a new level!

The three beams of light completely dissipated, revealing eight figures standing clearly in the monarch's hall.

Li Xunhuan wore a gray robe, his figure lonely yet upright;

Lu Xiaofeng, dressed in flowing blue robes, toyed with a wine gourd between his fingers, a nonchalant smile playing on his lips.

The six sword slaves remained clad in black, their hoods pulled low, revealing only six pairs of eyes that shone with a cold light, like six sharp swords waiting to be drawn.

"Your subordinate, Li Xunhuan, greets Your Majesty!"

"Your subordinate, Lu Xiaofeng, greets Your Majesty!"

"Your humble servants, the Six Sword Slaves, pay their respects to Your Majesty!"

The eight people bowed in unison, their voices varying in tone—some gentle, some unrestrained, some hoarse—but all conveying absolute respect for Ye Junlin.

The six sword slaves habitually knelt on one knee, their movements perfectly synchronized, as if they had practiced it a thousand times.

Ye Junlin sat on the Xuan Yu throne, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, and slowly raised his hand in a gesture of support: "No need for formalities."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" the eight replied in unison, rising to stand respectfully to the side.

Ye Junlin first looked at Li Xunhuan, the scholar renowned throughout the land for his throwing knives.

He possesses a calmness born of experience, and his restrained sharpness is more intimidating than any flamboyant aura.

"Li Xunhuan".

"Your subordinate is here." Li Xunhuan stepped forward, bowed slightly, and maintained a respectful yet assertive demeanor.

"Your throwing knife skills are unparalleled in the world, and your cultivation at the late stage of the Celestial Realm makes you an indispensable top combat force for my Eternal Night Heaven."

Ye Junlin said in a deep voice, "From this day forward, you will be one of the Six Absolutes of Eternal Night Heaven, with the title 'Sword Absolute'."

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Li Xunhuan's eyes, but he calmly bowed and replied:

"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty. I will do my utmost to live up to the name 'Sword Master'."

Although he didn't care much about fame, he accepted this recognition with equanimity. It was not only an affirmation of his strength, but also the foundation for him to establish himself in the Eternal Night Heaven.

Ye Junlin nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Lu Xiaofeng beside him.

This "four-eyebrowed" rogue has a lively eye and exudes a cleverness that makes him clearly a difficult but highly capable character.

"Lu Xiaofeng".

"Your subordinate is here."

Lu Xiaofeng stopped playing with the wine gourd, stepped forward, and replied with a grin, "What are your orders, My Lord?"

"You are exceptionally intelligent, possess superb lightness skills, and your Spirit Finger technique is incredibly versatile. You are most adept at maneuvering among various factions."

Ye Junlin smiled slightly, "From this day forward, you will be one of the Seven Stars of my Eternal Night Heaven, with the title 'Yuheng'."

"You can travel the martial arts world and, incidentally, cooperate with the Bad Guys to gather intelligence!"

"Yuheng? That name sounds alright."

Lu Xiaofeng stroked his signature mustache, his eyes crinkling with laughter.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will certainly live up to your trust."

Although he disliked being constrained, he understood that to gain a foothold in such a space, one needed a corresponding status.

Moreover, he could roam the world freely, which suited his wishes perfectly!

Finally, Ye Junlin's gaze fell on the Six Sword Slaves.

These six people stood there silently like six shadows, yet they exuded a chilling murderous aura.

They may not be the strongest individually, but the combined strength of the six of them is enough to give any Nirvana Realm expert a headache.

"Six Sword Slaves"

"Your subordinate is here."

Six hoarse voices rang out simultaneously, echoing in the hall with a chilling resonance.

"The six of you work seamlessly together, are decisive in killing, and are most skilled in assassination."

Ye Junlin's tone turned cold, "From today onwards, the six of you will be the top-tier assassins of the Xiyu Tower, under the direct command of the Xiyu Tower Master, Su Muyu."

"Your subordinate obeys!"

Without the slightest hesitation, the Six Sword Slaves responded in a deep voice.

For them, who their superior is is not important; what matters is having clear instructions and a target to wield their sword against.

After assigning everyone their positions, Ye Junlin addressed the empty hall in a loud voice:

"Yuan Tiangang".

No sooner had he finished speaking than a series of steady footsteps sounded outside the hall.

"monarch."

Yuan Tiangang bowed respectfully in the hall today, his gaze sweeping over Li Xunhuan and the others, and he already understood the general situation.

"Take them down there, let them get to know the others from Eternal Night Heaven, and familiarize them with the environment."

Ye Junlin instructed, "Especially the Six Sword Slaves, have Su Muyu hand them over as soon as possible so that we can proceed with the next steps."

"Yes, Your Majesty," Yuan Tiangang replied respectfully, then turned to Li Xunhuan and the others.

"Gentlemen, please follow me."

Li Xunhuan, Lu Xiaofeng, and the Six Sword Slaves followed Yuan Tiangang's footsteps, and were about to leave the hall when...

He suddenly remembered something, stopped Yuan Tiangang and the others who were about to leave, and asked:

"By the way, Gangzi, has the Great Qian Dynasty sent anyone to collect the two thousand low-grade spirit stones they owe us?"

Yuan Tiangang stopped and bowed, replying, "I have already ordered Jingxinmo to go to the Great Qian Imperial City to negotiate, and I expect there will be results soon."

Previously, Yan Guiren and Yan Shisan had helped Qian Yuan and others of the Daqian Dynasty.

The two parties agreed to a reward of two thousand low-grade spirit stones, but the matter has been delayed for some time and has not yet been resolved.

Mirror Heart Demon is skilled in disguise and has sharp words, making him the perfect person to ask for spirit stones.

Ye Junlin nodded: "Okay, I understand. You may all leave."

"Yes." Yuan Tiangang bowed again and slowly withdrew from the Monarch's Hall.

Li Xunhuan nodded slightly and took the lead in following Yuan Tiangang's footsteps.

Lu Xiaofeng waved the wine gourd in his hand at Ye Junlin and followed him with a grin.

The six sword slaves followed silently like six black shadows, and the eight of them soon disappeared outside the hall.

Silence returned to the palace. Ye Junlin gently tapped the armrest of the throne with his fingers, his gaze fixed on the purple-gold sky outside.

Just then, the system's cold voice rang out!

[Ding! Dear host, this system is about to undergo an update. New features will be added after the update, so please stay tuned!]

"A new feature? I'm really looking forward to it. System, how long will it take you to finish the update?"

But this time the system didn't answer Ye Junlin! It had clearly entered an update state.

"Hey, Tongzi, you're like a heartless man, running away without a word!" Ye Junlin murmured.