Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

Central Region, Youzhou, City of Sin.

In a separate courtyard of the city lord's mansion, the communication token at Di Shitian's waist suddenly vibrated.

He channeled his spiritual energy to activate it, and the voice of the Divine Mother Luo Xian emanated from the token:

"Master, the Wang family of Yunzhou was wiped out by the combined forces of the Netherworld Palace, the Yunlan Sect, and the Fenglei Pavilion."

"Your disciple has learned that they are heading straight for our Underworld. I hope Master will prepare accordingly."

Upon hearing this, Indra frowned slightly, his voice deepening:

"I understand."

"Your undercover agents must keep a close eye on them, and immediately report any suspicious activity to me."

"Yes, Master."

After hanging up the message, Di Shitian stood up: "It seems I have to go back to the Eternal Night Space."

He walked to the main hall of the city lord's mansion and instructed Li Wujiu to send men to keep a close watch on any movement within Youzhou.

They then left Sin City and headed towards the Underworld in Death Valley.

……

at the same time,

Other forces in the Central Region also received news of the Wang family's annihilation.

Zhongzhou, Tiandi Pavilion, the top floor of the pavilion master's building.

The chessboard is laid out on the table, with black and white pieces arranged in a neat and orderly fashion.

Xuan Yuanqiong, the master of the Heaven and Earth Pavilion, was playing chess with an old man wearing a Taoist robe with star patterns.

This old man was none other than Si Baixiao, the head of the Tianji Pavilion.

Last time at the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, he used the Heavenly Mystery Technique to investigate the Ghost King Sect's power as being in the Underworld, but was discovered and suffered a backlash.

Afterwards, I cast a divination for myself, and the hexagram was entirely red, indicating great misfortune.

Fearing that the underworld would come knocking, he decided to leave the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion and come to the Heavenly and Earthly Pavilion to hide for a while.

At this moment, an elder dressed in a black and white robe arrived at the top floor and bowed in greeting:

"Greetings, Pavilion Master; greetings, Master Tianji."

Pavilion Master Xuanyuan Qiong placed a chess piece on the board: "What is it?"

"Master Qi, the ancient Wang family of Yunzhou has been wiped out."

Upon hearing this, the Pavilion Master of Tiandi Pavilion and Si Baixiao simultaneously put down their chess pieces.

"Oh?" The Pavilion Master of Tiandi Pavilion raised an eyebrow. "Which faction did this?"

"According to the information we've gathered, it's the Left Protector of the Netherworld Palace, the Supreme Elder of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, Feng Lingxu, and the Cloud Mist Sect."

Si Baixiao stroked his beard, somewhat surprised: "How did these three families end up together?"

The Pavilion Master of Heaven and Earth Pavilion sneered, "What else could it be for? The Netherworld Palace wants to unite with other forces to deal with my Heaven and Earth Pavilion."

Si Baixiao shook his head. "Sigh! The Netherworld Palace is still the same as ever, always thinking about dominating the Central Region."

The elder added, "By the way, Pavilion Master, we also discovered that the Right Protector of the Netherworld Palace previously went to Youzhou."

He was severely injured by a force called the Underworld and is currently recuperating at the Yunlan Sect.

"The Underworld!" Upon hearing this, Si Baixiao suddenly stood up, his voice changing tone.

The thought that his ominous divination came from this underworld made him instinctively feel a little scared.

The Pavilion Master of the Heaven and Earth Pavilion was somewhat surprised by his strong reaction:

"Brother Si, why are you reacting so strongly to the words 'Netherworld'? Have you perhaps heard of this power?"

Si Baixiao snapped out of his daze, realizing he had lost his composure, and quickly stroked his beard, laughing it off to cover it up.

"To be honest, last time I used the Heavenly Secrets Technique to investigate and destroy the Ghost King Sect's power, I found this Underworld, and they even discovered it."

He deliberately concealed the fact that he had divined a very ominous sign for himself and had sought refuge in the Heaven and Earth Pavilion; if this were to be revealed, he would lose all face.

The Pavilion Master of the Heaven and Earth Pavilion became interested: "Oh? You can detect your Heavenly Secrets Technique? Then this Underworld is quite interesting."

He turned to the elder and said, "Go to Youzhou immediately and investigate this Underworld."

"Also, send people to keep a close eye on the Netherworld Palace. Since they're going to make a move, we can't just sit here and wait to die."

"yes!"

The elder acknowledged and withdrew.

……

Eastern Region, Eternal Night Space, Monarch's Palace.

Ye Junlin was playing with Xiao Jiu at that moment.

The little guy somehow sneaked in and was rubbing his head against the back of his hand; it was furry and quite comfortable.

"My Lord." Indra's voice rang out from outside the palace.

"Come in."

Di Shitian pushed open the door and entered. He immediately saw the fluffy little thing next to Ye Junlin, his eyes flickered, and he couldn't help but ask:

"Your Majesty, who is this little fellow...?"

"The battle qilin is named Xiao Jiu."

Ye Junlin lifted Xiao Jiu by the scruff of her neck, like lifting a cat.

"Not long after birth, his cultivation level had already reached the peak of a terrestrial immortal."

Little Jiu kicked its legs in his hands, howling "Awoo Awoo," but didn't dare to butt him with its little horns, looking a little aggrieved.

Indra's eyelids twitched as he watched.

The War Qilin, born at the peak of the terrestrial immortal realm, is treated like a pet by the monarch?

If this were told to others, probably no one would believe it.

"Alright, let's get down to business. What brings you here?"

Ye Junlin put Xiao Jiu on the ground, and the little guy immediately wagged his tail and circled around his legs.

Indra composed himself, not daring to delay, and reported the recent developments in the Underworld.

And all the information gathered by the Underworld Detectives was reported in detail:

"My lord, that's how it is."

"The Netherworld Palace, Cloud Mist Sect, and Wind Thunder Sect are about to target our Underworld Palace."

After listening, a cold glint flashed in Ye Junlin's eyes:

"I never imagined that the power struggles in the Central Region would be so chaotic."

"Since they dare to plot against the underworld, they must pay the price and suffer the consequences of their actions."

Xiao Jiu raised her head as if she understood, and let out a "chant" towards the void, as if echoing Ye Junlin's words.

Ye Junlin stroked its head, then instructed Di Shitian:

"Go and inform Wu Wudi and the others to come out of seclusion in three days and wipe out the invaders of the Underworld."

"Then, while we're at it, we'll take down the Yunlan Sect and the Fenglei Pavilion as well."

"As for the Netherworld Palace, as a long-established hegemonic power in the Central Region, its foundation must be quite formidable. Let's leave it for last."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After Emperor Shitian left, Ye Junlin gazed outside the hall and murmured to himself:

"The Underworld's manpower is still too thin. It is far from enough to deal with the upcoming events. It is time to add more manpower to the Underworld."

.....

at the same time,

Outside Qianzhou, in a valley, the wind rustled the leaves.

Thirty-odd men dressed in dark blue warrior uniforms and sporting mustaches gathered together, all with tense expressions.

The leader was a middle-aged woman with a stern face, dressed in a tight-fitting outfit that accentuated her agile figure.

This group of people was none other than Umekawa Nai and her ninja group, who came from the desolate state.

Just then, a ninja came running from a distance, approached her, and whispered:

"Lord Neiyi, we've found out. The one who killed Lord Neiku was a force called Yongyetian, whose base is in Tianzhou."

Mei Chuan Neiyi clenched her fists tightly in her sleeve, her knuckles turning white, her eyes filled with hatred. She immediately gave the order in a cold voice:

"Everyone, follow me to Tianzhou immediately to avenge my brother!"

Another ninja nearby quickly advised:

"Um... Lady Nei, our main mission this time is to gather intelligence on the major powers in the Eastern Region, as for revenge..."

"Shut up!" Mei Chuan Nei interrupted him abruptly, her eyes flashing with a frightening intensity.

"I'm in charge. Everyone, head to Tianzhou first!"

She had only one thought in her mind: to avenge Mei Chuan Neiku.

Having learned that her brother was still alive, she eagerly awaited his return so they could spend some tender time together, but in the blink of an eye, her life lamp went out.

The pain of not being able to be with her brother again had already overshadowed all other tasks.

Seeing that her attitude was resolute and there was no room for negotiation, the ninja dared not persuade her any further and bowed in response:

"Yes, sir."

Without another word, the group packed their belongings and hurried off toward Tianzhou.