Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

Li Yaochao then realized what was happening, his face showing a look of sudden understanding, followed by a hint of unease:

"But...but if the people from Xiyu Tower are too strong, this subordinate..."

"You don't need to worry about that," the Third Elder interrupted him. "The Fourth Elder and I will personally oversee things and protect you secretly."

"At that time, all you need to do is follow the plan and lure out those assassins."

"Furthermore," the Fourth Elder added, "the bounty must be set high enough; the higher it is, the more it will attract people from the Drizzle Pavilion to take the bait."

"They're new to the workforce and desperately need resources to grow their businesses. Hopefully, they won't let such a lucrative opportunity slip by. Otherwise, if they hide, we won't be able to find them."

Li Yaochao's fear subsided considerably, and he quickly cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Understood! I'll arrange for someone to issue the mission on the black market immediately!"

"Remember, be discreet in your actions and don't let anyone see through your disguise," the Third Elder instructed.

"Yes, sir!"

Li Yaochao accepted the order, turned around, and quickly left.

After he left, the Fourth Elder looked at the Third Elder and asked in a deep voice, "Third Elder, do you think the people from the Drizzle Pavilion will really come?"

The Third Elder put down his teacup, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "They'll probably come. They dare to provoke my Qingyun Sect; they must be extremely arrogant."

"Now that we've proactively offered this bait, if they want to establish themselves in Qingzhou and make a name for themselves, they certainly won't miss this opportunity to trample on my Qingyun Sect!"

"Good!" A glint flashed in the Fourth Elder's eyes. "Then let's prepare ourselves and wait for them to walk right into our trap!"

The two exchanged a glance, both revealing a confident, cold smile.

As night deepened, the black market in Qingzhou City remained bustling with activity.

The man arranged by Li Yaochao appeared in front of Langya Pavilion in the black market. He looked at Su Mei in front of him, lowered his voice, and said, word by word:

"I need your assistance in issuing an assassination warrant. Target: Li Yaochao, the Qingzhou City steward of the Qingyun Sect! Bounty: 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones!"

Upon hearing this, Su Mei suddenly raised her head, a look of shock flashing in her eyes, and stared intently at the person who had just arrived.

……

Shortly after

A mission to assassinate the Qingyun Sect's manager has appeared in the black market of Qingzhou City.

The moment this mission appeared on the black market, it sparked speculation from all sides.

Those of mediocre strength or wandering martial arts practitioners, upon hearing this news, would first think that Li Yaochao's enemies had issued a mission to assassinate him.

However, the first thought that many powerful figures had in mind was that the Qingyun Sect was trying to trap Xiyu Tower.

This scheme is an open plot for Xiyulou; it remains to be seen whether Xiyulou dares to accept it.

If accepted, the first match between Qingyun Sect and Xiyu Tower will be imminent.

black market.

Jing Ke and Zhuan Chu heard about the reward notice.

"The Qingyun Sect's actions are a trap set for my Xiyu Tower, tantamount to a declaration of war."

"If we don't step in this time, we'll definitely be looked down upon!"

"So even if it's a trap, we must take action, and we must complete the mission flawlessly."

"If the mission is successful, my Fine Rain Pavilion will be able to establish a firm foothold, and then we will no longer need to accept missions from the black market; people will come directly to our door."

"Let's ask the monarch first and see what he thinks."

After saying this, Jing Ke began to contact Ye Junlin.

Ye Junlin was currently enjoying tea in the backyard of the Eternal Night Space Hall.

Suddenly, the token vibrated! Ye Junlin took out the communication token and saw that it was a message from Jing Ke.

"Jing Ke, what has happened?"

"My lord, the black market has issued a mission to assassinate the Qingyun Sect's manager in Qingzhou City."

"I believe this is a deliberate scheme devised by the Third and Fourth Elders of the Qingyun Sect. What should we do?" Jing Ke asked.

As soon as Jing Ke finished speaking, a cold, mechanical voice suddenly exploded in his mind:

[Ding! Provocation detected against the host's faction, triggering a timed mission—repel or annihilate the invading enemy.]

[Mission Requirements: Shatter the Qingyun Sect's open schemes and plots, enhance the prestige of the Xiyu Tower, a subordinate force of the Yongye Kingdom, and ensure that all forces in Qingzhou dare not underestimate it.]

[Quest Rewards: 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones, 1 random Earth-rank martial skill]

[Task Duration: Three Days]

[Mission Prompt: This system is designed to assist the host in becoming the supreme ruler of all realms. Therefore, the host's power cannot be challenged. Making an example of someone is timely!]

A sharp glint flashed in Ye Junlin's eyes, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

This system task coincided with his own ideas.

After reviewing the system task, Ye Junlin addressed Jing Ke on the other side of the token, saying loudly:

"We accept. Since the Qingyun Sect has personally set a trap for us, we should at least return the favor with a gift."

"I will send Di Yun and Linghu Chong over to assist you."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Jing Ke hung up the message and prepared to go and accept the mission.

Ye Junlin got up and went to the main hall, then used the Eternal Night Space to send a message to Yuan Tiangang and the others to come.

"System, view personal panel"

[Ding, instruction received]

[Host: Ye Junlin]

[Realm Level]: Mid-Grandmaster

[Cultivation Technique]: Supreme Divine Demon Scripture (Unparalleled Level)

[Martial Arts Technique]: The Thirteen Styles of the Ye Family...

[Items]: Eternal Night Decree*20, Storage Ring*5....

[Energy Points]: 0 points

Summoning Character:

Sixth Master: Yuan Tiangang (Late Stage of Celestial Realm)

Seven Stars: Di Yun (Mid-stage Nirvana Realm), Linghu Chong (Mid-stage Nirvana Realm)

The Eight Guards: Jing Ke (Peak of the Void Realm), Yao Li (Late Stage of the Void Realm), Nie Zheng (Peak of the Void Realm), Zhuan Chu (Late Stage of the Void Realm), Yu Rang (Late Stage of the Void Realm)

"It seems that Jing Ke and his group of five have all broken through a minor realm within the Void Realm after taking the Breakthrough Pill. Now they have even more confidence to face the Qingyun Sect."

While waiting for Yuan Tiangang and the others, Ye Junlin checked everyone's cultivation progress and then said with satisfaction.

A moment later, Yuan Tiangang and his group were already standing in the hall.

Ye Junlin slowly spoke: "Jing Ke just sent a message that after the third and fourth elders of the Qingyun Sect arrived in Qingzhou City, a bounty appeared on the black market for the assassination of the Qingyun Sect's garrison manager in Qingzhou City."

"boom!

Before the words were even finished, everyone in the hall had already sharpened their eyes, and their sword intent and killing aura were faintly floating around them.

"My lord! This is a blatant scheme by the Qingyun Sect, clearly aimed at our subordinate force, Xiyu Tower, under the Eternal Night Heaven!"

"My eternal night's motto: Anyone who blocks my path shall be killed! Anyone who insults me shall be repaid a hundredfold."

"Your subordinate is willing to go. I will definitely kill that Qingyun Sect member and let the Qingyun Sect know the power of my Eternal Night Heaven!"

Yuan Tiangang took the first step forward, his voice like thunder, the sword at his waist humming and trembling, exuding a chilling killing intent.

Di Yun followed closely behind, his figure flashing like lightning. He clasped his hands in a fist salute and said in a deep voice:

"My lord, the Qingyun Sect has gone too far! I am willing to accompany Lord Yuan to ensure that the Third Elder and Fourth Elder's schemes fail and they never return!"

Linghu Chong also stepped forward, his expression cold and stern: "My lord, we have been in this realm for quite some time and have been eager to test the level of the cultivators here."

"Furthermore, we desperately need a resounding victory to establish our authority in Qingzhou! There is absolutely no reason for us to back down in this battle!"

Nie Zheng stroked the long sword at his waist, a wild and arrogant smile playing on his lips: "Qingyun Sect? That Li Yaochao is nothing but a chicken and a dog!"

"Your Majesty, I am also willing to go. I don't care what elders are in charge; I will definitely take Li Yaochao's head and hang it on the city walls of Qingzhou!"

Yu Rang gripped his sword hilt, his aura as solid as a mountain: "My lord, my cultivation has reached the late stage of the Void Realm, and I need a battle to hone my skills! I will certainly not fail your command on this journey to Qingzhou City!"

The shouts of the crowd rang out one after another, their fighting spirit soaring to the sky, making the beams and pillars of the main hall hum.