Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

Jiang Yuyan was carried by Zhu Debiao like a chick and sped towards the Demon Alliance.

Her mind raced, and taking advantage of Zhu Debiao's momentary lapse in attention...

Using the last wisp of spiritual energy, he secretly activated the token at his waist.

That was a specially made communication token and identity token from the underworld, capable of transmitting messages across thousands of miles.

He had just infused his spiritual power and uttered two words when Zhu Debiao noticed.

"Hmph, don't try anything funny!"

Zhu Debiao snorted coldly and slashed her neck with a backhand strike.

Jiang Yuyan felt everything go black before her eyes and instantly lost consciousness.

……

Before long, Zhu Debiao brought Jiang Yuyan to the Demon Alliance's mountain gate.

This place was originally the sect of the Hehuan Sect, but now it has been renamed the Demon Alliance, and it exudes a strange, bloody aura everywhere.

Upon seeing Zhu Debiao, the gatekeeper disciples all bowed respectfully, greeting him as "Elder Debiao!"

An elder in purple robes happened to pass by, caught a glimpse of Jiang Yuyan's face and figure in Zhu Debiao's hands, and jokingly remarked:

"Elder Zhu, where did you find such a beauty? With such looks and figure, you're in for a treat tonight."

"Don't talk nonsense." Zhu Debiao said sternly.

"This is a celestial female cultivator I encountered in Qiongzhou after returning from another state. She was preparing to offer her to the Great Demon Lord."

The purple-robed elder's eyes lit up: "Oh? I see. The Great Demon Lord will surely reward Elder Zhu handsomely."

"Thank you for your kind words." Zhu Debiao didn't waste any more words. "I'm going to see the Four Demon Lords now."

"Alright! Elder Zhu, let's have another drink together later!"

"Um!"

He carried Jiang Yuyan and strode into the sect, soon arriving outside Hua Wuxin's main hall, where he announced loudly:

"Zhu Debiao requests an audience with the Four Demon Lords!"

"Come in." Hua Wuxin's indifferent voice came from inside the hall.

Zhu Debiao pushed open the door, threw Jiang Yuyan to the ground, and bowed deeply.

"Greetings to the Four Demon Lords."

Hua Wuxin sat in the main seat, not even lifting her eyelids: "What is it?"

"On my way back from another state, I encountered this unfamiliar celestial female cultivator and brought her back, intending to present her to the Great Demon Lord."

Zhu Debiao then handed over a jade bottle.

"This is the essence blood of cultivators that I collected. I would be grateful if the four Demon Lords could pass it on to me."

As instructed by the Blood Demon Ancestor, all the collected essence blood was handed over to Hua Wuxin, who would then deliver it to the place of seclusion.

Within the entire Demon Alliance, only Hua Wuxin knew the exact locations of Blood Demon Ancestor, Xue Wutian, and Mo Tianchou.

Hua Wuxin raised his hand and the jade bottle flew into his hand automatically.

He opened it, smelled it, nodded in satisfaction, and then his gaze fell on Jiang Yuyan:

"Who is this woman?"

"I don't know." Zhu Debiao shook his head and took out a token from his pocket.

"However, she tried to use this token to send a message on the way, but I intercepted it."

Hua Wuxin took the token, her fingertips tracing the blood-red patterns on it, her brows furrowing slightly:

"This token has a chilling aura, unlike any known force... it's rather strange."

"I checked before I came back. It's not the mark of those big powers. It's probably from some small sect," Zhu Debiao said.

Hua Wuxin didn't think much of it and waved her hand, saying, "You're very thoughtful."

"Once the essence blood of the others arrives, I will hand it over to the Great Demon Lord, and you will certainly receive your share of the benefits."

"Thank you, Four Demon Lords!" Zhu Debiao said with delight, bowing and stepping down.

After he left, Hua Wuxin called out to the outside of the hall, "Someone come here."

An elderly man with white hair and beard strode in; it was none other than his most trusted servant, Old Xin.

"What are your orders, Four Demon Lords?"

Hua Wuxin flicked his finger, and a stream of spiritual energy shot into Jiang Yuyan's body, sealing her cultivation. He then said:

"Take this woman away and keep her under control. I will offer her to the Great Demon Lord in three days."

"Yes," Old Xin replied, bending down to lift Jiang Yuyan up and turning to leave.

They hadn't gone far from the main hall when they bumped into Hua Xiaoji, who was walking towards them, followed by Zhu Tou and Fan Tong.

Fan Tong, with his sharp eyes, spotted Jiang Yuyan on Xin Lao's shoulder and whispered in Hua Xiaoji's ear:

"Second Young Master, look, that woman looks like the one you told us to chase before."

Hua Xiaoji looked closely and immediately recognized her, a flash of surprise and malice crossing her eyes:

"That's her! Even though she was veiled, her figure is undeniable! I never expected her to be so stunning..."

Zhu Tou asked in confusion, "How did she end up in the Demon Alliance, and in Elder Xin's hands?"

"Who cares how she got here!" A greedy glint flashed in Hua Xiaoji's eyes as she stopped Old Xin.

"Old Xin, give her to me."

"This woman ruined my fun at the entertainment center earlier, so I'm going to 'treat' her properly."

Old Master Xin stopped, his face showing difficulty: "Second Young Master, this won't do."

"She was brought back by Elder Zhu and presented to the Great Demon Lord. The Fourth Demon Lord specifically instructed that she be kept under close guard."

"Offered to the Great Demon Lord?" Hua Xiaoji was taken aback, then stiffened her neck and said.

"I'm going to talk to my dad! I'm going to have this woman!"

He abandoned everyone else and stormed into Hua Wuxin's main hall, shouting, "Father! Father!"

Inside the hall, Hua Wuxin was resting with her eyes closed when she was interrupted by Hua Xiaoji's loud and boisterous voice. She frowned and scolded her:

"What kind of behavior is this, shouting and yelling like that?"

"Father, I want the woman that Old Xin just took away!"

Hua Xiaoji shouted:

"She almost killed your precious son, me, at Joy City. I'm going to give her a good beating!"

"Nonsense! Don't even think about it." Hua Wuxin said coldly, his face grim.

"That is to be offered to the Great Demon Lord. Her essence and blood are rich and can help the Great Demon Lord improve his cultivation."

"Dad, don't you love me anymore?" Hua Xiaoji threw a tantrum and acted like a brat.

"She almost killed me, can't I at least torture her a bit?"

"Do you think I don't know what you're thinking?" Hua Wuxin said irritably.

"Is it just because she's pretty? If she weren't offered to the Great Demon Lord, I would have kept her for myself. Why would it be your turn?"

Hua Xiaoji blushed, realizing her secret had been exposed, but still persisted: "But..."

"No buts." Hua Wuxin interrupted him.

"Didn't you have a crush on one of my concubines? I'll give her to you, isn't that generous enough?"

"flowery?"

Hua Xiaoji's eyes lit up instantly. Thinking of Ru Hua's voluptuous figure, her mouth almost watered.

"Really? Father, you're willing to give it to me?"

"Nonsense." Hua Wuxin waved his hand. "Get the hell out of here!"

"Hehehe! Thanks, Dad! I'm off right now!" Hua Xiaoji ran out happily.

Watching his joyful figure run off, Hua Wuxin shook her head helplessly and then continued to meditate with her eyes closed.

……

On the other side, Namikawa Castle.

As darkness fell and the tavern emptied out, Chang Haoling and Chang Xuanling grew increasingly anxious.

"Something's not right." Chang Haoling stared out the window, her expression grave.

"It's so late and she hasn't come yet. Something must have happened to Jiang Yuyan."

As soon as he finished speaking, the token at Chang Xuanling's waist suddenly lit up, shimmering with a faint light.

She quickly channeled her spiritual power, and two words appeared on the token: [Demon Alliance].

The handwriting was hasty, clearly indicating that it was sent in a hurry.

"Brother Hao!" Chang Xuanling's expression changed.

"It's Yu Yan's message! She only sent the two words 'Demon Alliance,' something must have happened!"

Chang Haoling's eyes darkened: "It seems she's either trapped by the Demon Alliance or captured by their people."

"What should we do?" Chang Xuanling asked anxiously. "Should we go rescue them now?"

"No way." Chang Haoling shook her head. "The Demon Alliance is powerful. If the two of us rush in, we'll just be throwing our lives away."

He pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "You must immediately return to the Underworld to report this and let the Ghost Emperor make a decision."

"I'll stay in Qiongzhou and go to Huanle City, where Jiang Yuyan went before, to see if I can find any clues about her."

"Then be careful in everything you do." Chang Xuanling knew the situation was urgent and didn't hesitate any longer.

She quickly left the tavern and sped off towards the underworld.

Chang Haoling also concealed his presence and sped off in the direction of Joy City.

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