Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

Shangguan Hong gazed at the imposing Su Muyu in the air and secretly gave her a thumbs up.

He secretly praised, "The people from the Drizzle Pavilion are really something!"

"His strength is formidable, and his actions are decisive; he's exactly what I'm looking for."

"If I didn't want to experience what it's like to be the head of a family, I would have joined the Drizzle Pavilion."

Elder Zhang was both shocked and furious.

"You're being far too arrogant!"

"You are a celestial being, and so am I!"

"Even if you are slightly stronger, if I wanted to escape, you might not be able to stop me!"

"Ha! Other early-stage Celestials might be worth a try, but you..."

Su Muyu's tone was contemptuous.

"Practicing evil arts with a weak foundation makes one nothing more than a useless person eager for quick success."

"If you can withstand one of my sword strikes, I will spare your dog's life."

As soon as he finished speaking, he drew a long sword from the umbrella handle; the blade was jet black.

Then, surrounded by demonic energy, he instantly entered a bizarre state of demonic possession.

"Seven Kills and Six Annihilations Sword!"

"escape!"

The moment Su Muyu drew her sword, Elder Zhang felt the shadow of death loom over him, and his scalp tingled.

He dared not accept the challenge and turned to run wildly out of the Shangguan family mansion.

"die!"

Su Muyu's eyes turned cold, and she casually swung her sword, not looking at him again.

A thousand miles away, a world-destroying sword light suddenly appeared, carrying endless demonic energy, instantly traversing space and catching up with Elder Zhang.

"You dare kill me? The cult leader won't let you get away with this!"

Elder Zhang screamed in terror, but he was unable to shake off the sword energy.

"Ah...no—"

"Pfft!"

A thousand miles away, the sword energy caught up with Elder Zhang, cleaving him in two, and his body fell from the sky.

"Heavens... a Celestial Realm expert, just like that, dead?"

"One sword... just one sword killed a celestial being?"

Those who survived were horrified by what they saw.

The Celestial Realm cultivators, who were high and mighty in their eyes, were actually killed with a single sword strike like chickens and dogs. Such strength was too terrifying!

Shangguan Hui was completely dumbfounded when he saw this scene.

Elder Zhang was his biggest trump card, but now that he's dead, he has no chance left.

"No...it's impossible..." He collapsed to the ground, his face ashen.

Shangguan Bo was also completely dumbfounded when he saw this scene.

He really couldn't understand where Shangguan Hong had found such a master.

Why haven't Elder Beiming and the Three Elders shown up yet?

He looked up and roared at the void, "Elder Ming! Three Elders! Where are you?!"

On the arena, Su Muyu sheathed her sword and put away her umbrella, then looked at Shangguan Hong.

"It's all over now, don't forget what you promised!"

Then, in a flash, he disappeared into the clouds.

Shangguan Hong gazed in the direction Su Muyu had left, took a deep breath,

Turning to face the Shangguan family members below the stage, the pressure of the Nirvana Realm erupted once more:

"From this day forward, I, Shangguan Hong, shall take charge of the Shangguan family! Those who harbor disloyal thoughts will meet the same fate as Elder Zhang!"

The voice resounded throughout the square, carrying an undeniable authority.

"I will obey the master's orders!"

The members of the Shangguan family all bowed in respect.

Even the family elders and disciples who had previously supported Shangguan Bo and Shangguan Hui dared not think otherwise!

Old Master Wang stepped forward shakily: "Patriarch, Shangguan Bo and Shangguan Hui..."

A cold glint flashed in Shangguan Hong's eyes: "Strip him of his cultivation and imprison him for life in the Shangguan family mansion!"

yes!"

With the two being dragged away, the struggle for family headship finally came to an end.

....

Meanwhile, Shangguan Bo was preoccupied with the old man of the underworld and the three elders.

They were stopped in the clouds not far from the Shangguan family's residence.

The one who stopped them was Li Xunhuan, dressed in white and holding a gourd of wine.

"Who are you? Why are you blocking our way?"

The third elder frowned and questioned him, a sense of vigilance rising in his heart. This man seemed nonchalant, but his aura was unfathomable.

Li Xunhuan took a sip of wine and looked at the two of them:

"If you want to get there, defeat me first."

The Old Man of the Underworld's gaze darkened, and he then looked at the three elders:

"Fellow Daoist, no need for further words, join forces to deal with him! Delay will only lead to unforeseen complications!"

He was entrusted with a task by Liu Chuyu's cousin, and if he messed up the important matter, he would have a hard time explaining himself.

"good!"

The three elders nodded, and the two attacked simultaneously.

The overwhelming pressure from the early and middle stages of the Celestial Realm erupted, attacking Li Xunhuan from the left and right.

Li Xunhuan remained calm and composed, flicking his wrist slightly, sending two throwing knives flying through the air.

With a sharp, piercing whistle, it precisely met the two's attacks.

"Clang! Clang!"

With two crisp sounds, Elder Ming and the three elders felt an immense force surge through them.

His blood and qi surged, and he was so shaken that he staggered backward, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

After several rounds, both of them had several wounds on their bodies, covered in blood.

"This person's cultivation level is at least at the late stage of the Celestial Realm! We are no match for him!"

The three honored guests were horrified, realizing that the person before them was far beyond their level.

"Fellow Daoist, it's a misunderstanding! It's purely a misunderstanding!"

The third elder immediately backed down; he didn't want to die here.

"I'll leave now and will no longer interfere in the affairs of the Shangguan family!"

Before he finished speaking, he had already transformed into a streak of light and fled into the distance without looking back.

Li Xunhuan glanced at his retreating figure but did not give chase.

As far as he was concerned, as long as these two didn't interfere in the affairs of the Shangguan family, there was no need to go so far as to kill them all.

Although I could kill the other party, there would be no benefit in it, so it's better to avoid trouble!

He turned to look at Elder Ming, a half-smile playing on his lips:

"Your companion is gone. Would you like to try my throwing knives?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Ming turned pale and, no longer daring to be defiant, quickly bowed.

"Your skill is truly profound; I admire it. I'll take my leave now!"

Having said that, he buried his head and ran like the wind, as if afraid that if he was a step too slow, Li Xunhuan's flying knife would stab him.

Li Xunhuan looked in the direction the two had disappeared and shook his head.

He brought the gourd to his lips and took two more gulps.

A moment later, Su Muyu appeared beside him.

"Brother Li."

"Brother Su."

Li Xunhuan turned his head. "How's the matter with the Shangguan family going?"

"Shangguan Hong has officially assumed the position of family head. Shangguan Bo and Shangguan Hui have had their cultivation crippled and have been imprisoned. The matter has been settled."

"Our mission is now complete."

Su Muyu smiled and spoke naturally.

Li Xunhuan nodded: "In that case, I will return to the Eternal Night Space to report back."

"No hurry. Brother Li!"

Su Muyu suddenly called out to Li Xunhuan.

"I've heard that Mingxuan Tavern in Qianzhou City has excellent amber wine. Why don't we go and have a drink together?"

A flicker of interest flashed in Li Xunhuan's eyes. He loved fine wine more than anything in his life, how could he miss it?

"In that case, it would be impolite to refuse."

"Hahaha, let's go!"

The two smiled at each other and flew side by side toward Qianzhou City.

......

The Imperial Palace, Zichen Hall.

The three attendants stood with their heads bowed in the hall, reporting to Qian Tianbing what had just happened:

"...That white-clad masked man used throwing knives as his weapon, and his cultivation was unfathomable."

Even with my subordinates and another celestial being invited by Shangguan Bo joining forces, we are no match for him.

"Oh? A Celestial who uses throwing knives?"

Qian Tian lightly tapped the armrest of the dragon throne with his fingers, a hint of contemplation flashing in his eyes.

"I remember when the Nine Nether Demon Sect was destroyed, there was also a master of throwing knives on the side of Eternal Night Heaven."

The three high priests were startled: "Your Majesty means... that person is from the Eternal Night Heaven?"

"Highly likely." Qian Tian nodded.

"Cultivators who use throwing knives are already rare, and those at the Celestial Realm are even rarer."

Just then, the shadow silently entered the hall:

"Your Majesty, the struggle for the headship of the Shangguan family has ended, and Shangguan Hong has emerged victorious."

Shangguan Bo and Shangguan Hui were stripped of their cultivation and imprisoned for life.

"Oh? It's Shangguan Feng's illegitimate son, Sheng Ren?"

Qian Tian was somewhat surprised, then snorted coldly.

"Hmph! It seems we'll have to find another way to eliminate the four great families."

He had originally hoped that Shangguan Bo would act as a mole, but now that the plan had failed, he had to find another way.

"shadow,"

Qian Tian looked down at the shadow.

"Go and investigate what forces are supporting Shangguan Hong, with a focus on Yongye Tian."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The shadow acknowledged the order and withdrew.

"You may also leave!"

Qian Tian waved his hand, dismissing the three elders, leaving him alone in the hall.

He gazed out the window, his brow furrowed: "Could it be that Eternal Night Heaven... is also going to interfere in the affairs of the Eastern Region?"

This mysterious force, like a tiger lurking in the shadows, stirs up trouble every time it appears, forcing him to be on guard.