Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

Ignoring their embarrassment, Yuan Tiangang cut to the chase:

"Do not be nervous."

"I've come to tell you that Yongyetian can offer both of your families an opportunity to stay and develop in Tianzhou."

"What?"

Shangguan Lie and Nangong Gong's fear immediately turned into joy.

They exchanged a glance and saw excitement in each other's eyes.

They had assumed that by bringing the Great Qian Dynasty to Tianzhou, they would incur the wrath of the Eternal Night Heaven.

I never expected to get the opportunity to stay in Tianzhou!

Shangguan Lie stepped forward excitedly:

"Senior, is there anything our two families can do for you?"

Nangong Gong also quickly followed up with a speech:

"Yes, senior! As long as it's within our power, both our families will do our utmost!"

"The conditions are very simple."

Yuan Tiangang flicked his sleeves, his tone calm.

"We, Yongyetian, are going to build a flagship city in Tianzhou. All you need to do is contribute funds and labor."

"Once the city is completed, your two families will be granted permanent residency and business rights, and will also be under the protection of my Eternal Night Heaven."

Shangguan Lie and Nangong Gong's eyes lit up, but then they seemed to remember something and their spirits dampened.

Then, he hesitated for a moment and said:

"Senior, to be honest..."

"Building a great city befitting the status of Eternal Night Heaven is something that my two families alone cannot accomplish with their combined resources."

"You don't need to worry about that."

Yuan Tiangang waved his hand.

"We will announce the construction of the city, and then, with the prestige of our Eternal Night Heaven..."

Other forces or independent cultivators will naturally come to join in building the city; you only need to do your part.

Shangguan Lie and Nangong Gong exchanged a glance, then without further hesitation, bowed in unison.

"We are willing to dedicate the entire strength of our clan to building a new city!"

"very good."

Yuan Tiangang nodded in satisfaction.

"You should first find a place to settle down in Tianzhou. Once the city's location and blueprints are finalized, construction will begin."

"Yes!" the two replied respectfully.

Yuan Tiangang nodded slightly to Zhao Gao, and then disappeared in a flash.

Before leaving, the Black Emperor deliberately bared his teeth at the two of them, which made them tremble again.

"Tch! Coward!"

Then, wagging its tail, it continued its stroll.

Shangguan Lie and Nangong Gong only breathed a sigh of relief when the Black Emperor was out of sight.

Then he looked at Zhao Gao, cupped his hands, and said:

"Many thanks to your esteemed establishment for your assistance on this trip. Without the Fine Rain Pavilion, my two clans would likely have been unable to survive!"

Zhao Gao waved his hand and said calmly:

"Don't mention it. We're just doing our job for money."

"Now that you can stay in Tianzhou, there's no need to go to Qingzhou anymore, and our agreement can be considered fulfilled."

"Of course, we will deliver the goods as promised to your company."

"Okay! Until we meet again!"

After saying this, Zhao Gao also flew away.

Shangguan Lie and Nangong Gong exchanged a smile and turned to head towards the temporary encampment of their respective clans.

……

Within the temporary encampment,

Both families breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing their ancestor return safely and rushed forward to pay their respects.

"Ancestor!"

Shangguan Lie surveyed his clansmen, nodded slightly, and spoke in a clear voice:

"Young members of the Shangguan family, I have something to announce."

"That's because Yongyetian gave us an opportunity to stay and develop in Tianzhou!"

"Really?" Shangguan Hong was both surprised and delighted.

"Absolutely true."

"Yongye Tian intends to build a great city in Tianzhou. Our clan must then dedicate all its strength to assist in its construction!"

"Therefore, for a long time to come, the family may not be able to provide cultivation resources, and you will have to find your own way."

Upon hearing this, the tribespeople were first taken aback, then they realized what was happening.

Instead of expressing dissatisfaction, they all voiced their opinions:

"Great! Now we don't have to worry about being hunted down by the Great Qian!"

"Don't worry, Ancestor! We can earn our own cultivation resources!"

"As long as the family can establish itself in Tianzhou, what are these difficulties!"

"Yes, with the protection of the Eternal Night Sky, we no longer have to live in fear!"

Shangguan Lie nodded with satisfaction:

"good!"

"I'm glad you think that way."

"Let's go and rest first. Once Yongyetian confirms the location for building the city, we'll begin our operation."

"yes!"

On the other side, Nangong Gong also announced the same news to his clansmen, who were also overjoyed.

……

Inside the Eternal Night Space, Yuan Tiangang found Donghuang Taiyi.

"Lord Donghuang, I have chosen a location to build the city. Could you please take a look and see if it suits your taste?"

With a wave of his hand, Yuan Tiangang conjured a screen of spiritual energy.

The map above showed the topography of Tianzhou. He pointed to one area and said:

"This is the place—adjacent to the source of the spiritual vein, where the concentration of spiritual energy is several times that of other places."

Donghuang Taiyi stared intently at the spot Yuan Tiangang had pointed to on the light screen and slowly said:

"This place is excellent! It is embraced by Green Dragon Mountain on the left and flows with White Tiger Stream on the right."

"It is reflected in the waters of Zhuque Lake in front and supported by Xuanwu Ridge in the back."

"It is a place where the four elements surround and protect it, gathering energy and spirit, sheltering from the wind and obtaining water, making it an excellent feng shui treasure land."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Tiangang clapped his hands and said, "What Lord Donghuang said is absolutely right!"

"It is precisely because of the spiritual veins and terrain of this place that I have chosen it."

"Since you also think this place is good, then let's choose this place!"

The two then began discussing the details of building the city.

From the city layout and defensive formations to the functional zoning, everything was finalized.

.......

The Hall of Mental Cultivation in the Imperial Palace of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Bang!

Qian Tian slammed his palm down, shattering the table in front of him.

The finest rosewood table instantly turned into wood chips.

His chest heaved violently, his eyes blazing with fury.

"Eternal Night Heaven! What a 'Eternal Night Heaven'! You've gone too far in bullying me!"

Just then, an old figure silently appeared; it was Qian Xuan.

"My child, your imperial heart is in turmoil."

"Greetings, Ancestor!" Qian Tian turned around, his eyes filled with resentment.

"That Eternal Night Heaven is truly going too far! They're blatantly humiliating our Great Qian!"

Qian Xuan walked slowly into the hall, his gaze calm:

"The Eternal Night Heaven is mysterious and unpredictable; even your great ancestor had never heard of it."

"The strength they have shown now is not to be underestimated, and no one knows how many experts are hidden behind them."

He paused, then changed the subject.

"But there's no need to worry. Your great-grandfather is currently in seclusion, attempting to break through that realm."

"Once he succeeds, he will have nothing to fear from any power."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Qian Tian's eyes: "Really? When will the Great Ancestor be able to break through?"

"Unknown." Qian Xuan shook his head.

"That level of attainment is not so easy to reach."

"Only now, with the world reviving, is there a chance."

"Perhaps we can only succeed when the last shackle of Heaven's will be removed."

"I see!" Qian Tian remained silent for a moment, then remembered something:

"Ancestor, why did you ask me to propose a duel with Yongyetian earlier?"

"Firstly, we don't want to give them 20 million spirit stones for nothing. If word gets out, other forces will think that our Great Qian is afraid of the Eternal Night Heaven."

"Secondly, if we defeat Yongyetian in the duel, our reputation will soar!"

Qian Xuan sat down in a seat to the side and slowly explained.

"Our ancestor was right to consider everything."

"You could have thought of that too, but you were too angry to consider it at the time."

Qian Tian bowed: "Ancestor's teachings are correct."

"Have you chosen your challenger?"

"The younger brother of Emperor Qianyuan is only one step away from becoming a terrestrial immortal; he is capable of being one of them."

"It's just another person..." Qian Tian looked troubled.

"Our dynasty has suffered heavy losses in the Heavenly Realm, making it truly difficult to find a suitable match."

Qian Xuan smiled slightly: "Isn't there one in the Heavenly Prison?"

A glint of light flashed in Qian Tian's eyes: "You mean him?"

"Exactly." Qian Xuan nodded.

"Just promise him that he will be freed after the war, and he will surely agree."

"Alright!" Qian Tian stood up abruptly. "I'll take care of it shortly!"

……