Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

The Imperial Palace, Zichen Hall.

"Your Majesty, there is news from the Shangguan family."

The shadow appeared silently in the hall and bowed to Qian Tian to report.

Qian Tian stretched, feeling refreshed and in a great mood, having reconciled with Consort Rong the previous night and now enjoying another meal.

"Oh? What news? Tell me about it."

"The Blood Killing Pavilion assassins hired by Shangguan Bo were all wiped out when they attempted to assassinate Shangguan Hui and Shangguan Hong."

"In addition, he sent someone to ask when the manpower promised by the court would arrive," Shadow reported.

Qian Tian's lips curled slightly: "This Shangguan Bo is quite decisive, even willing to spend money to hire the Blood Killing Pavilion."

"Since he asked, we cannot break our promise."

He pondered for a moment and then gave the order:

"Go to the Hall of Offerings and convey my decree: send that Third Master, who rarely shows himself, to go!"

He was instructed to keep his identity hidden and not to reveal his relationship with the imperial court.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Shadow acknowledged the order and turned to head towards the Hall of Offerings.

Qian Tian gazed outside the hall, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes:

When luck is on your side, good things do indeed follow one after another.

"Once Shangguan Bo secretly submits, we can start with the Shangguan family and gradually erode the four great families."

"Over the years, the four great families have been like vampires, sucking the sustenance from the imperial court and making the court a mess. It's time to clean them up properly."

Over the years, he had countless thoughts of taking over the power of powerful families.

However, due to the joint resistance of the four great families and external disturbances, the matter had to be temporarily shelved.

Now that we have Shangguan Bo as a spy, it's the perfect opportunity to create a breach in the Shangguan family's defenses.

At that time, suppressing the other three families with absolute strength will be a natural outcome.

A moment later, a figure emerged from the offering hall, transforming into a streak of light and heading straight for Shangguan Bo's residence.

.....

"I am the Third Elder of the Great Qian Palace, here on His Majesty's orders to assist you in your struggle for the position of family head."

The three offerings landed in front of Shangguan Bo, their voices calm, yet their auras unfathomable.

Shangguan Bo's eyes lit up with joy, and he quickly cupped his hands in greeting:

"Thank you, Your Excellency! Please rest for a moment, and come with me to the martial arts arena tomorrow."

"Can!"

He then instructed his servants to lead the three attendants to rest.

A moment later!

"Squeak—"

The main hall door was pushed open again, and Shangguan Bo's wife, Liu Chuyu, supported her back.

He limped in, his legs trembling slightly, and his face flushed with an unusual redness.

"Madam, what's wrong?"

Shangguan Bo hurriedly went to greet him, frowning as he spoke.

"Why are you holding your back? Your legs are still trembling?"

Liu Chuyu avoided his gaze and mumbled:

"It's nothing, it's just that my cousin was too hospitable and treated me to a lot of food. I ate too much and accidentally tripped and fell on the way back."

Shangguan Bo didn't suspect anything and quickly pressed for more information:

"What did my brother-in-law say? Is he willing to come and help me out tomorrow?"

Liu Chuyu straightened her clothes and said:

"My cousin doesn't dare to show himself openly. There are too many people in Qianzhou watching the Shangguan family these days, and if he shows up, he will definitely be exposed."

"However, I had to use some persuasion before he agreed to send a rarely seen celestial elder to help."

"Haha! Heaven hasn't forsaken me!"

Shangguan Bo was overjoyed and embraced Liu Chuyu's slender waist.

"Madam, you have accomplished a great feat this time! I will reward you handsomely after this is over!"

Then, a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes:

"Two celestial-level experts were sent by the imperial court and my cousin-in-law."

Even if I lose the duel tomorrow, I can still seize the position of family head through force!

"What? You've contacted the imperial court?"

Liu Chuyu's expression changed drastically, and she turned to look at Shangguan Bo.

"Are you crazy?"

"The imperial court has always wanted to annex the four great families. If it weren't for our four families joining forces, we would have been devoured by the royal family long ago! You're asking a tiger for its skin!"

She never imagined that Shangguan Bo would be so reckless as to collude with the imperial court.

Once the Shangguan family is taken over by the royal family, the other three families will inevitably meet with misfortune.

"Now that things have come to this, what do I have to worry about?"

Shangguan Bo flung Liu Chuyu away, his eyes growing increasingly crazed.

Clearly, the failed assassination attempt had taken a toll on his mental state.

"What do you know, you woman? I'm doing this for our sake!"

"Don't you want to be the mistress of the house?"

His tone suddenly turned icy, like that of a venomous snake:

"Hmph! The position of family head must be mine! No one can take it from me! Anyone who tries to take it will die!"

"Even if the patriarch disagrees, they must die!"

Liu Chuyu was startled by the madness in his eyes, but she couldn't bear to give up her position as the head of the family's wife, so she could only grit her teeth and say:

"Then, be extra careful tomorrow."

……

Eternal Night Space, Monarch's Palace.

Ye Junlin sat on the Xuanyu Throne, looking down at Cao Zhengchun:

"Cao Zhengchun, is there any news from the Bad Guys about my sister and the surrendered officials?"

Cao Zhengchun bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the commander-in-chief has sent word that the two of them went to Xuanzhou."

"What a troublesome pair of guys."

Ye Junlin rubbed his temples.

"Send someone to inform them that they must return to the Eternal Night Space within seven days. I have a mission for them!"

"If they ask what the mission is, just say you found them a more fun place."

"Yes, ma'am."

Cao Zhengchun agreed, and then said,

"By the way, Your Majesty, regarding your agreement to Shangguan Hong's bid for the position of family head, Su Muyu, the head of Xiyu Tower, has personally gone to Qianzhou."

"Oh? The power struggle within the Shangguan family has begun?"

Ye Junlin lightly tapped the armrest with his fingertips.

"Based on previous intelligence, this matter may change."

"Just in case, go to the Six Absolutes Hall and have Li Xunhuan secretly go to Qianzhou to assist Su Muyu."

"yes!"

After Cao Zhengchun left, Ye Junlin gazed at the empty hall and murmured:

"With only Su Muyu as a Celestial Being, the foundation of Xiyu Tower is ultimately somewhat weak."

"Looks like I'll have to add some more people to the team next time I draw a character."

"If you want the Drizzle Tower to become a truly fearsome assassin organization, one person alone is not enough."

.....

Six Absolutes Hall

The air in the main hall where Li Xunhuan was located still carried the aroma of wine.

"It was just an ordinary throwing knife, but it became something else after Brother Li handled it."

"Little Li's Flying Dagger never misses its mark. It truly lives up to its reputation!"

After sparring with Li Xunhuan, Yan Shisan, whose fighting spirit had just subsided, spoke up.

"Haha, Brother Thirteen! You flatter me! The claim that Little Li's Flying Dagger never misses is just a rumor."

"But Brother Thirteen's Thirteen Deadly Swords are truly more deadly than the last!"

As Li Xunhuan spoke, he began to drink heavily. In his previous life, he had wandered around and had no other interests besides fine wine!

"rustle"

After a gentle breeze, Cao Zhengchun appeared in the main hall.

Cao Zhengchun bowed to the two men: "Lord Dao Jue, Lord Jian Jue!"

"Oh! Eunuch Cao, you've arrived! Does the monarch have any orders?"

Li Xunhuan took a big gulp of wine and looked at Cao Zhengchun, asking...

"Yes! The monarch sent me to inform Lord Daojue that you must immediately proceed to Qianzhou to assist Lord Su!"

"Yes, sir! I'll head to Qianzhou to assist Brother Su right away!" Li Xunhuan said before disappearing from the hall.

After seeing Li Xunhuan disappear, Cao Zhengchun cupped his hands to Yan Shisan and said:

"Lord Jianjue, we'll head back now!"

"Eunuch Cao, wait a minute, stay and have a drink with me!"

Yan Shisan immediately called out to Cao Zhengchun, who was about to leave.

Cao Zhengchun was taken aback!

"Lord Jianjue, this is inappropriate! How can I possibly drink at the same table as you!"

Yan Shisan filled the empty cup with wine and pushed it towards Cao Zhengchun:

"I, Yan Shisan, never consider status, background, or power when I drink. Only by forgetting all identity and position can you truly appreciate the taste of the wine!"

"Come on! Let's drink it!"

Yan Shisan picked up his wine from the table and drank it down in one gulp.

"Alright, then we'll gladly accept your offer!"

With Yan Shisan's words, Cao Zhengchun was no longer reserved, and the two drank and chatted happily.