Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

Inside the pavilion, Xue Wutian gazed at the deepening twilight outside the window, his fingertips unconsciously tapping the railing, producing a dull sound.

Deep within those eyes surged a turbulent emotion that even he himself was unaware of.

The Blood Demon Ancestor noticed the tension in his profile and the hint of ferocity in his brows, and understood immediately:

"It seems that my second brother has an unusual past with the Church of Light."

Mo Tianchou, being straightforward, couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked:

"Uncle-Master, do you have some old grudge against the Church of Light?"

Xue Wutian paused, a shadow of gloom flashing in his eyes, but he shook his head:

"It's not certain yet. Let's go to the Hehuan Sect first, and everything will become clear after that."

The Blood Demon Ancestor looked at Bloodless Heaven.

"Since Second Brother is interested, let's go and meet the Sect Master of the Joyful Union Sect."

"If they have any use, keeping them is fine; if not..."

A murderous glint flashed in his eyes, and his tone was icy.

"Just destroy it."

……

Outside the gates of the Hehuan Sect, a man in brocade robes tumbled and crawled in.

Only after stepping onto the stone steps in front of the sect leader's main hall did he lean against a pillar, panting heavily, his back soaked with cold sweat.

"Old Zhu, why are you running?"

A passing elder in purple robes, seeing his disheveled state, joked,

"Could it be that he secretly played with some elder's furnace cauldron, got caught, and was chased and beaten up?"

"Stop talking nonsense!"

The man in brocade robes suddenly looked up, his face serious.

"I, Zhu Debiao, am an upright and honest person. How could I do such a thing? I have something of utmost importance to report to the sect leader!"

Seeing that his expression seemed genuine, the purple-robed elder also suppressed his smile:

"What makes you so anxious?"

"This matter concerns the very survival of our sect!"

Zhu Debiao pulled the purple-robed elder towards the main hall.

"Let's talk after we see the sect leader! Come with me to see the sect leader."

"Survival or extinction?"

The purple-robed elder's heart tightened, and he dared not ask any more questions, quickly following after him.

Inside the main hall, Hua Wuxin, the sect leader of the Hehuan Sect, was frowning as he looked at a stack of intelligence reports.

He tapped his fingertips on the table, muttering to himself:

"Damn the Cult of Light, how come their strength has suddenly increased so dramatically?"

"Even the deputy sect leader was defeated... Just who is backing them up?"

Zhu Debiao's voice came from outside the hall:

"Sect Master, I have urgent business to discuss!"

"Come in."

Hua Wuxin rubbed her temples, her tone tinged with impatience.

Zhu Debiao and the purple-robed elder strode in and bowed respectfully.

"Greetings, Sect Master!"

"What happened now?"

Hua Wuxin raised her eyes.

"Could it be that the Church of Light is making another move?"

"What I need to report is not about the Church of Light."

Zhu Debiao took a deep breath and recounted his experiences at Huanle City during the day.

From Mo Tianchou kicking down the door and grabbing people, to the terrifying pressure from the three Blood Demon Ancestors, nothing was overlooked.

Upon hearing this, Hua Wuxin's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and his fingers tapped rapidly on the table:

"Oh? Their strength is unfathomable... Judging from what you've described, they are very likely powerful individuals from other domains."

"Since they've agreed to come, let's meet them. Maybe we can get them to help us."

He looked at Zhu Debiao and the other man: "You two go and prepare a top-tier banquet. Make sure those three are well entertained tonight!"

"yes!"

……

The night was as dark as ink, and a waning moon hung in the sky above the Hehuan Sect.

Three figures landed silently on the plaza in front of the sect's main hall; they were none other than Blood Demon Ancestor, Blood Wutian, and Demon Tianchou.

Hua Wuxin was already waiting outside the hall. Upon seeing the three arrive, he quickly stepped forward and bowed.

"Welcome, three fellow Daoists! I am Hua Wuxin, the Sect Master of the Hehuan Sect! I have been waiting for you here for quite some time!"

The three Blood Demon Ancestors made no polite gestures; their figures blurred as they moved.

He had already appeared on the guest seat next to the main seat in the main hall, his aura restrained, yet he exuded an invisible pressure.

Hua Wuxin was secretly alarmed, but remained outwardly calm, waving her hand to signal Zhu Debiao to pour more tea.

"May I ask if there's anything I can help you with, fellow Daoists, since you've come to my Joyful Union Sect?"

Mo Tianchou got straight to the point:

"To be honest, we are not cultivators from the Central Region and know very little about it. We would like to ask you about some things!"

"For example, the situation in the Central Region, and the true nature of the Church of Light."

Hua Wuxin paused for a moment as he picked up the teacup, then smiled and said:

"I see."

"The situation in the Central Region is complex, with numerous forces of varying sizes, but the most elite are undoubtedly the 'Heaven and Earth Pavilion' and the 'Netherworld Palace'..."

He gave a brief introduction, then changed the subject...

"As for the Church of Light, their leader is named Shi Haochi, and his strength is comparable to mine."

"It's just that recently, it seems like there's been some external help, which is why my sect is struggling to breathe."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xue Wutian, who had been silent all along, suddenly looked up and stared intently at Hua Wuxin:

"You said the leader of the Cult of Light is named Shih Haochi?"

Hua Wuxin felt uneasy under his gaze and nodded hesitantly.

"Indeed. Do you know him, fellow Daoist?"

"Scholarship Pool! Scholarship Pool..."

Xue Wutian's chest heaved violently, his eyes suddenly turned bloodshot, and it was as if a thunderbolt exploded in his mind!

Countless fragments of memory surged forth like a tidal wave.

A vow made in the woods, a woman's gentle smile,

Shihauchi's hypocritical face, the excruciating pain when his treasure was stolen,

Those chilling words, "I killed Shi Zhenxiang long ago"...

"You old dog, Shih-Chi! I'll kill you!"

Xue Wutian suddenly stood up, and a violent aura erupted from his body.

The beams and pillars of the entire hall shattered instantly, and tiles fell in a shower!

If it weren't for the Blood Demon Ancestor and Demon Heavenly Chou's extremely quick reactions...

At the same time, they set up a barrier, and the entire hall would probably have already been reduced to ruins.

Hua Wuxin turned pale with fright and staggered backward:

"Fellow Daoist... what's wrong?"

He could sense that Xue Wutian's aura far surpassed his own; if it got out of control, the entire Hehuan Sect would be doomed!

The Blood Demon Ancestor pressed down on the trembling Xue Wutian and said in a deep voice:

"Second brother, calm down!"

Xue Wutian's eyes were bloodshot. Unable to break free of the barrier, he could only clench his fists tightly.

Knuckles turned white from clenching, fingernails dug deep into palms, and blood dripped down.

"I remember now... I remember everything!"

He was breathing heavily, his voice hoarse, filled with boundless hatred:

"Back then, Shi Haochi told me that his sister, Shi Zhenxiang—who is also my Daoist partner—..."

"If one falls into a coma due to cultivation going astray, a treasure that gathers the essence of heaven and earth is needed to awaken them."

"I believed his nonsense and went through countless near-death experiences, suffering serious injuries, before finally finding the treasure."

"But when I gave him the treasure, he suddenly attacked me."

"He even said... that my Daoist partner, Shi Zhenxiang, was disobedient and was killed by him long ago! He was just tricking me into finding treasure for him!"

"I was seriously injured at the time and no match for him. Although I managed to escape, I was devastated by grief."

"To avoid being consumed by hatred, I had to temporarily seal this memory... until I heard his name just now, and it reminded me!"

Xue Wutian's voice was icy cold, each word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, and the killing intent around him almost froze the air.

Upon hearing this, the Blood Demon Ancestor's eyes flashed with shock, which quickly turned into rage:

"This Shi Haochi, how dare he humiliate my Blood Demon Ancestor's brother like this!"

"But second brother, when did you get a Daoist partner? How come I didn't know?"

"And this Shihau Pool, I've never heard of it before?"

Xue Wutian clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white:

"Back then, I also thought Shi Haochi was just an unknown nobody. I didn't expect him to be so cunning, never revealing his cultivation level."

"I only realized he was at the peak of the Celestial Realm when I fought him back then, so it's normal that you haven't heard of him."

He looked at Xue Wutian with a complicated expression, his tone carrying a hint of disappointment.

"Second brother, you've been playing with eagles your whole life, but you never expected to get pecked in the eye by one this time."

Xue Wutian suddenly looked up, his eyes burning with murderous intent:

"Brother, this is an irreconcilable feud! I will personally kill Shi Haochi to avenge Zhenxiang!"

The Blood Demon Ancestor patted him on the shoulder, his tone resolute:

"Don't worry, we will definitely wipe out the Church of Light!"

"Tomorrow morning, we'll set off for the Church of Light and grind that Shihauchi to dust!"

Mo Tianchou clenched his fists: "Don't worry, Uncle-Master, I'll definitely tear that old dog to pieces for you!"

Hua Wuxin, who was listening nearby, was terrified, and only then did she understand why Xue Wutian had reacted so strongly.

"If you three fellow Daoists wish to deal with the Brightness Cult, my Joyful Union Sect is willing to serve you valiantly!"

He was eager for someone to eliminate the Church of Light, and naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity.

(Sorry everyone, I got home a little late today because of driving, so the update is a bit late!)