Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

Eternal Night Space, Monarch's Palace.

Ye Junlin closed his eyes and took a short nap on the Xuan Yu Throne.

Cao Zhengchun stood quietly to the side, closing his eyes and breathing, his spiritual energy slowly circulating around him.

"Buzz—"

A slight spatial fluctuation came from outside the hall.

Two figures appeared in the hall in an instant; they were none other than Dugu Qiubai and Yuan Tiangang, who had returned.

"Your subordinate greets Your Majesty!"

The two bowed respectfully in unison.

Ye Junlin slowly opened his eyes, his gaze falling on Yuan Tiangang.

Despite being covered in wounds, his aura was several times stronger than usual.

The aura of a terrestrial immortal was faintly emanating from him, and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes:

"It seems you succeeded."

"Thanks to the Lord's great fortune, I have been fortunate enough to survive the Heavenly Tribulation and break through to the realm of a terrestrial immortal."

Yuan Tiangang bowed and replied, his tone filled with relief at surviving the ordeal and gratitude towards Ye Junlin.

Ye Junlin nodded slightly, then noticed the seriousness between the two men, and raised his eyebrows slightly:

"Judging from your expressions, it seems your tribulation is not going smoothly?"

Dugu Qiubai stepped forward.

He recounted in a deep voice the entire process of how the Qingyun Sect used the Heaven-Reaching Thunder-Attracting Talisman to ambush Yuan Tiangang.

His tone carried a hint of self-reproach:

"It was my subordinate's dereliction of duty that prevented him from discovering the other party's conspiracy in advance, which put Yuan Tiangang in danger."

"Please punish me, Your Majesty!"

"This is outrageous!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Junlin's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he slammed his palm on the armrest of the throne.

"Click"

The hard, dark jade armrest had developed several fine cracks.

"The Qingyun Sect has audacity!"

He hadn't expected that the Qingyun Sect, despite suffering several losses at the hands of Yongye Tian, ​​would still not learn their lesson.

To dare to use such insidious methods to plot against one's own subordinates is a blatant provocation.

Ye Junlin slowly rose to his feet, his body radiating the oppressive aura of the Supreme God-Demon Body.

The entire palace seemed to tremble, and the air was so heavy that it was hard to breathe.

"Does he really think I, Yongyetian, am someone to be bullied?"

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger," Yuan Tiangang and Dugu Qiubai said in unison.

Ye Junlin's eyes were icy, and his tone carried a chilling edge:

"Anyone who dares to harm those of Eternal Night Heaven will pay the price!"

Yuan Tiangang looked up and said:

"My lord, the actions of the Qingyun Sect are undoubtedly a provocation against the majesty of my Eternal Night Heaven."

"If we do not punish them severely, it will be difficult to convince the public, and other forces will inevitably follow suit in the future."

Even Dugu Qiubai humbly requested permission to serve:

"My lord, I request permission to immediately proceed to the Qingyun Sect. Even at the risk of divine punishment, I will uproot it completely as a warning to others!"

Ye Junlin took a breath and slowly suppressed the anger in his heart.

He waved his hand, a cold smile playing on his lips, a glint of calculating ruthless cunning flashing in his eyes:

"No rush."

"Wouldn't it be too easy for them to be wiped out like this?"

"They want to play dirty tricks, so let's play along."

"First cripple their arms, then destroy their foundation, and slowly wear them down!"

He looked at Cao Zhengchun, his voice suddenly turning stern:

"Cao Zhengchun!"

"Your subordinate is here!"

Cao Zhengchun immediately bowed in response.

"Pass down the order: summon Di Yun, Yang Guo, Zhang Wuji, and the other seven stars of the Eternal Night Heaven to emerge from seclusion."

"Go and wipe out all of Qingyun Sect's branches and strongholds outside the sect!"

"Furthermore, the Bad Guys and the Drizzle Pavilion will cooperate from the sidelines."

"We must ensure that every Qingyun Sect member who comes out is killed, until they can only cower within the sect."

Ye Junlin paused, then added,

"In addition, inform everyone in Yongyetian to be prepared to respond to any changes in the situation in the Eastern Region."

"Yes, this old servant obeys!"

Cao Zhengchun accepted the order, turned around, and quickly retreated to relay it.

Ye Junlin then turned his gaze to Dugu Qiubai:

"Dugu Qiubai, you also bear responsibility for the unexpected incident that occurred during Yuan Tiangang's tribulation."

"Next, you will keep a close eye on Jian Xiaotian, the patriarch of the Qingyun Sect."

"If he dares to leave the Qingyun Sect even a step, or makes any unusual moves, take action immediately without seeking permission!"

A sharp glint flashed in Dugu Qiubai's eyes:

"Your subordinate obeys! We will not allow Jian Xiaotian any chance to cause trouble!"

Ye Junlin's voice was like the clash of metal and stone, carrying an undeniable authority:

"When the second Heavenly Dao shackle is broken in a month, I will show the Qingyun Sect what true fear and despair are!"

"I will make the whole world understand the consequences of provoking Eternal Night Heaven!"

Yuan Tiangang and Dugu Qiubai exchanged a glance, both seeing understanding and anticipation in each other's eyes.

The Qingyun Sect has angered the monarch, and this time, it may truly be wiped out of the Eastern Region.

……

Meanwhile, in the Central Region, a desolate stone forest.

As soon as Yin Zhonggang stepped out of the spatial rift, he took out a communication token and infused it with spiritual power.

Inside the main hall of the Sin City Lord's Mansion

Indra, his elder sister, the surrendered minister, and the Black and White Impermanence were discussing the follow-up matters regarding the establishment of the Underworld.

The communication token at Di Shitian's waist suddenly vibrated. He took it out and activated it, and Yin Zhong's voice came from it:

"Fellow Daoist Emperor Shitian, I am Yin Zhong, the Western Ghost Emperor sent by the Sovereign to jointly govern the Underworld. Where are you now?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Indra's eyes, then he smiled and said:

"We are currently in the Lord's Mansion of Sin City."

"Alright, I'll come find you right away."

After Yin Zhong finished speaking, he hung up the call.

He spread his divine sense, instantly locking onto the direction of Sin City, then tore through space and headed straight for the City Lord's Mansion.

Inside the hall, Di Shitian put away the token, a slight smile playing on his lips, and addressed the crowd:

"Did you all hear that?"

"The helper sent by the monarch has arrived. It is Yin Zhong, the Western Ghost Emperor. He also seems to be a fellow Daoist at the Land Immortal Realm."

"In this way, my underworld will have three terrestrial deities."

The older sister's eyes lit up, and her face lit up with joy.

"Another powerful one? Great! This will make our Underworld even more lively!"

The surrendered official smiled and nodded slightly.

"With another terrestrial deity overseeing things, we can handle the situation in the Central Region more calmly."

The Black and White Impermanence also showed a look of anticipation.

The stronger the Underworld is, the more confident they become.

A moment later,

The space above the City Lord's Mansion suddenly tore open, and a figure walked out from it—it was Yin Zhong.

Sensing the aura of Indra below, he swayed and quietly landed in the hall.

When Indra saw him enter, he stood up and smiled:

"You must be Brother Yin Zhongyin?"

"It is indeed me," Yin Zhong nodded in response.

"Brother Yin, please have a seat." Di Shitian gestured for him to sit down.

Yin Zhong didn't stand on ceremony, sat down directly, and got straight to the point:

"Brother Emperor, the monarch has sent me to the Palace of the Underworld."

Have you found a suitable place to stay?

Indra nodded in response:

"A suitable location has been found, but it is surrounded by deathly and poisonous gas, making it quite troublesome."

Upon hearing this, Yin Zhong took out a miniature palace from his storage ring and floated it in his hand.

The palace was magnificent and imposing, with its halls stretching endlessly. A faint, eerie light emanated from it, giving off an aura that suppressed all evil.

The attention of Indra and the others was instantly drawn to it.

The older sister couldn't help but exclaim:

"Wow! This palace is so magnificent! It's much more impressive than the city lord's mansion in Sin City!"

Indra carefully examined the palace, sensing the terrifying power contained within, and said in a deep voice:

"This palace...it seems to be a world unto itself?"

Yin Zhong nodded: "I have studied this hall. It is indeed no ordinary object. It may be able to isolate those poisonous and deathly energies."

"Oh? Really?" A hint of surprise flashed in Di Shitian's eyes.

"Why don't we give it a try and see? If it doesn't work, we can always look for something else," Yin Zhong suggested.

"Alright." Indra stood up. "Then let's not delay, let's go to Death Valley now."

Just then, Li Wujiu finished dealing with the affairs in the city and walked in from outside.

Di Shitian quickly introduced, "Li Wujiu, this is Yin Zhong, the Western Ghost Emperor of my Underworld."

He then said to Yin Zhongdao, "Brother Yin, this is Li Wujiu, the lord of the City of Sin, who has already submitted to my Underworld."

Li Wujiu quickly bowed to Yin Zhong and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty the Western Ghost Emperor!"

Yin Zhong nodded slightly: "No need for such formalities!"

Indra then instructed Li Wujiu:

"You keep Sin City under control. We need to leave for a bit. You can contact me using your communication token if needed!"

"Your subordinate obeys!" Li Wujiu replied respectfully.

After making the arrangements, Di Shitian and Yin Zhong tore through space and led their elder sister, the surrendered minister, the Black and White Impermanence, and others towards the Valley of Death.

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