Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

Eastern Region, Flowing Cloud City.

Inside the city's largest restaurant, "Liuxianglou," five distinguished men sat at a table by the window.

It was Lu Xiaofeng, Di Yun, Linghu Chong, Zhang Wuji, and Yang Guo who had just destroyed several Qingyun Sect strongholds and were meeting here as agreed.

Several small dishes and a pot of strong liquor were laid out on the table, and the five people were slowly drinking them.

Lu Xiaofeng toyed with his signature mustache and said:

"Brother Zhang, Brother Yang, Brother Di, Brother Linghu,"

"According to the intelligence from the Bad People, the only remaining stronghold and branch of the Qingyun Sect outside of the city is Liuyun City."

Yang Guo put down his wine cup, a sharp glint in his eyes:

"Well, let's finish this drink and then head to the end."

Zhang Wuji raised his cup and laughed:

"Hahaha, these strongholds of the Qingyun Sect really don't have any decent experts."

"Come on, let's drink first, bottoms up!"

Linghu Chong echoed, "Indeed."

"Now that Brother Yang and Brother Zhang have reached the early stage of the Celestial Realm, the rest of us are not far from it as well."

As long as the opponent doesn't have a late-stage Celestial Realm expert present, there's nothing to fear.

Di Yun took a sip of wine, smacked his lips, and said:

"This wine tastes so-so, not as mellow as the 'Drunken Spring Breeze' that Lord Dao Jue Li Xunhuan brought back to the Eternal Night Space last time."

"Hahaha! Let's do it!"

The group exchanged smiles, clinked glasses, and drank again.

Meanwhile, in the council hall of the Qingyun Sect.

Xuanxiaozi sat in the main seat, with the elders on either side, creating a solemn atmosphere.

"Report—!"

A spy rushed into the hall in a panic and knelt down with a thud:

"Sect Master! Something terrible has happened!"

"All of our Qingyun Sect's branches and strongholds outside the sect... have been wiped out by a mysterious force!"

"Now only Liuyun City remains as a stronghold!"

"What?!"

Xuanxiaozi suddenly sat up straight, his expression changing drastically.

The elders on both sides also showed surprise and whispered among themselves.

"Do you know who did this?" Xuanxiaozi asked in a deep voice.

The spy, with a mournful face, said, "I don't know... the other party attacked extremely quickly."

The fact that multiple strongholds were destroyed almost simultaneously clearly indicates that the attack was well-prepared and not the work of a single person.

We have absolutely no way of finding out anything about them.

"Useless!" Xuanxiaozi slammed his fist on the armrest in anger.

"What's the point of keeping a bunch of good-for-nothings like you? You can't even find the murderer!"

Vice Sect Master Yun He quickly stepped forward to persuade him:

"Sect Master, please calm your anger."

"The most urgent task is to send someone to Liuyun City to defend that last stronghold."

"If the other side is truly targeting my Qingyun Sect, they will never let go of that last stronghold."

Xuanxiaozi took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and his gaze fell on an elder on his left:

"Second Elder Zhong Xiang."

"Your subordinate is here!" Zhong Xiang stepped forward and bowed.

"Now that you have broken through to the Celestial Realm, you will be sent to Liuyun Town to guard the last stronghold."

Xuanxiaozi said in a deep voice,

"Anyone who attempts to destroy my stronghold will be killed without mercy!"

"In case of any unexpected events, report them immediately using a communication talisman!"

"Yes, sir!"

Zhong Xiang accepted the order, turned around and strode out of the main hall, transforming into a streak of light and heading straight for Liuyun City.

Watching Zhong Xiang's departing figure, Xuan Xiaozi frowned, a sense of unease creeping into his heart.

"Judging from this, the other side came prepared and is specifically targeting my Qingyun Sect."

Yunhe pondered for a moment and said, "Our sect has been keeping a low profile lately and hasn't offended any major powers..."

Could it be the Xuanming Sect? Or the Great Qian Dynasty?

"Unlikely," Xuanxiaozi shook his head.

"If it's one of these two major powers, our spies couldn't possibly have failed to send back any information."

He scanned the elders:

"This matter is suspicious. Everyone must be on high alert and be prepared for any possible changes."

"Let's not alarm the patriarch for now; let's find out the other party's background first."

"Yes!" the elders replied in unison.

.....

Liuyun City, the stronghold of the Qingyun Sect.

As soon as Zhong Xiang landed, before he could even stand firmly, he sensed five powerful auras approaching the stronghold.

His eyes sharpened, and he leaped into the air, shouting at the same time:

"Everyone on high alert!"

The Qingyun Sect disciples inside the stronghold poured out, weapons in hand, nervously watching the sky.

A moment later,

Zhang Wuji, Yang Guo, Di Yun, Linghu Chong, and Lu Xiaofeng appeared in mid-air, facing Zhong Xiang from afar.

Zhang Wuji looked at Zhong Xiang with disdain:

"It seems the Qingyun Sect is quite well-informed."

"They actually sent an elder like you, who has just broken through to the Celestial Realm and whose cultivation is not yet stable, to his death."

Zhong Xiang looked at the five people, a hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes.

These five people possessed considerable power, especially the two leaders, who had already reached the early stage of the Celestial Realm!

"Who are you? Why are you destroying my Qingyun Sect's stronghold?" Zhong Xiang shouted angrily.

Di Yun stepped forward and announced loudly, "Di Yun, the star of Tian Shu, one of the Seven Stars of the Eternal Night!"

Linghu Chong continued, "Linghu Chong, the star of Tianxuan among the Seven Stars of the Eternal Night!"

Yang Guo said in a deep voice: "Yang Guo, of the Tianji Star among the Seven Stars of the Eternal Night!"

Zhang Wuji laughed and said, "Zhang Wuji, the Tianquan Star of the Seven Stars of the Eternal Night!"

Lu Xiaofeng stroked his mustache: "Lu Xiaofeng, the Jade Balance Star of the Seven Stars of the Eternal Night!"

The five men shouted in unison, "We've come to raze your Qingyun Sect stronghold to the ground!"

"Eternal Night?!"

Zhong Xiang's expression changed drastically as he finally understood the other party's background.

No wonder they're so arrogant; it's the mysterious and unpredictable Eternal Night Heaven!

He suppressed his shock and roared:

"It was you guys!"

"You dare to blatantly provoke my Qingyun Sect? Aren't you afraid of death?"

Before he finished speaking, Zhang Wuji's eyes narrowed, and he made the first move:

"Hmph! Enough talk, take this!"

"Seven Injury Fist!"

He swayed, his fist whistling through the air, carrying unparalleled power, aimed straight at Zhong Xiang's face!

Zhong Xiang dared not be careless. He brandished his longsword, transforming it into a net of swords in an attempt to block.

"clang!"

The fist clashed with the sword, producing a metallic clang.

Zhong Xiang felt a tremendous force come from him, his arm went numb, and he was shaken back several steps.

"Such immense power!"

Zhong Xiang was shocked; he hadn't expected Zhang Wuji to be so powerful.

Zhang Wuji didn't stop at all; his figure blurred, and he closed in again.

"Take this! Tai Chi!"

Yang Guo and the others smiled when they saw this.

Lu Xiaofeng said, "It seems that Brother Zhang will be able to deal with him soon."

Linghu Chong drew his longsword, a glint of sword intent flashing in his eyes: "Let's finish this quickly."

"good!"

Before he finished speaking, he exchanged a glance with Di Yun, Yang Guo, and Lu Xiaofeng.

"Those who block the way in the affairs of the Eternal Night Heaven shall die!"

They attacked simultaneously, heading straight for the Qingyun Sect disciples below.

"Mysterious Iron Sword Technique!" Yang Guo wielded a heavy sword, his sword strikes powerful and fierce, directly slashing at the Qingyun Sect disciples below.

Linghu Chong's sword flashed, and the "Nine Swords of Dugu" shattered all laws. Instantly, several disciples fell down with screams.

Di Yun unleashed a flurry of punches and kicks, pushing the power of the "Divine Illumination Scripture" to its limit, making him invincible.

Lu Xiaofeng, on the other hand, moved erratically, striking east and west, specifically targeting the weaknesses of the Qingyun Sect's stewards. His attacks seemed effortless, yet each strike was deadly.

"ah---!"

Screams echoed throughout the Qingyun Sect stronghold.

The stewards and disciples were no match for the four, suffering heavy casualties.

Zhong Xiang was completely occupied by Zhang Wuji and had no time to spare for anything else.

He could only watch helplessly as his disciples fell one by one, his heart filled with anxiety.

"hateful!"

Zhong Xiang roared, unleashing his spiritual power in an attempt to break through.

However, he was completely suppressed by Zhang Wuji's Seven Injury Fist and could not move at all.

"You scum of the Eternal Night Heaven, the Ancestor will not let you get away with this!" Zhong Xiang roared madly.

Zhang Wuji's eyes turned cold: "Enough nonsense, prepare to die!"

The Seven Injury Fist combined with Tai Chi further increased its power, and the numerous fist shadows completely enveloped Zhong Xiang.

"puff!"

Zhong Xiang couldn't dodge in time and was punched in the chest.

He coughed up blood, flew backward, and crashed heavily to the ground, barely clinging to life.

Zhang Wuji slowly walked up to him, looking down at him:

"The Qingyun Sect's provocation of our Yongye Heaven is just the beginning."

Go down and wait; the rest of your Qingyun Sect members will come to keep you company soon!

Having said that, he struck down with his palm, ending Zhong Xiang's life.

Moments later, the battle ended.

The last stronghold of the Qingyun Sect in Liuyun City was also reduced to ruins.

Lu Xiaofeng clapped his hands: "All done. We can go back and report now."

Zhang Wuji nodded: "Let's go."

The five figures flashed and disappeared into the sky above Liuyun City.

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