Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

at the same time,

The Eastern Region was in complete uproar; a piece of news spread rapidly throughout the streets and alleys.

"The opening ceremony of Eternal Night City will be held on the fifth day of the eighth month."

In taverns and teahouses everywhere, cultivators gathered in small groups, chattering and discussing amongst themselves.

"Hey, have you heard? The opening ceremony for Tianzhou Yongye City is set for the fifth day of next month!"

"Really? That means there are only ten days left! I definitely have to go and join the fun; it's going to be a huge event!"

"Don't even mention it, I regret it so much I could die."

"My wife was soft-hearted back then and secretly took the resources I had prepared to help build Eternal Night City and gave them to her childhood sweetheart. Otherwise, I would be a member of Eternal Night City now."

"Brother, don't tell anyone this, it's embarrassing."

There's a saying: "Love is a light, so green it makes you panic."

The commotion spread throughout the Eastern Region, but the atmosphere inside the Great Qian Imperial Palace was quite different.

Qian Tian held the communication jade talisman sent by Wanfo Temple, his brows furrowed, muttering to himself:

"Now that the Ancestor's injuries have not yet healed, should we still participate in the plan to attack Yongyetian?"

"No, we have to ask the founding emperor."

A moment later, Qian Tian strode to the ancestral dragon vein of the imperial palace.

The Qianlong, which had been cultivating within the dragon vein, opened its eyes, looked at Qiantian who had rushed over, and asked in a deep voice:

"Tian'er, why did you come all of a sudden? Did something happen?"

"Great Ancestor." Qian Tian quickly bowed in respect.

"There is indeed one thing, which is that I made an agreement with Wanfo Temple and Xuanming Sect to join forces against Yongyetian after the opening ceremony of Yongye City."

"But the ancestor's injuries have not yet healed, so he is unable to make a move. Therefore, I am unsure of what to do and have come to ask for your opinion."

Qianlong remained silent for a moment, then slowly spoke:

"I must now strive to reach a higher realm in order to have a chance to break the seal placed on your ancestor by that terrestrial immortal from Xiyu Tower, which prevents him from leaving the Great Qian for the time being."

"You should pretend to agree to the demands of Wanfo Temple and Xuanming Sect, and then remain inactive on the day of the city opening ceremony, letting them launch their attack on Yongyetian first."

"Given Yongye Tian's temper, he will never let them off easily."

"Regardless of who wins or loses in the end, it will deplete the strength of both sides, which will only benefit our Great Qian."

"Once I break through, I'll personally deal with Eternal Night Heaven."

Qian Tian's eyes lit up, and he immediately replied, "Alright! I'll listen to the Great Ancestor!"

Although he was eager to seek revenge against Yongye Tian, ​​he was also able to distinguish between what was important and what was not.

Only if the founding emperor successfully breaks through can the Great Qian Dynasty regain its position as the hegemon of the Eastern Region.

Moreover, if the seal on the ancestor cannot be broken and his spiritual power cannot be used, he will eventually die like an ordinary person.

This grudge can only be put aside for now.

……

The next day,

The Central Region was also in an uproar.

The news of the destruction of the Yunlan Sect in Yunzhou reached the ears of all the major powers.

Yongzhou, Wind Sword Sect, Council Hall.

Sect Master Ling Jianfeng looked at the many elders in the hall:

"As you all know, news just came from down the mountain that the Yunlan Sect has followed in the footsteps of the Fenglei Pavilion and was wiped out by the Underworld."

Vice Sect Master Jiang Henian said with relief, "Fortunately, Sect Master didn't agree to the Netherworld Palace because of Jianzi's matter. Otherwise, if our Wind Sword Sect had offended the Netherworld, the outcome probably wouldn't have been good."

The other elders echoed, "Indeed! The sect leader is truly wise!"

Ling Jianfeng nodded with lingering fear and said in a deep voice, "This Underworld is indeed not simple."

"They first destroyed the Ghost King Sect, then the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, and then the Cloud Mist Sect. Three top-tier forces fell into their hands in succession. They are simply a group of killing gods."

"Issue my order: from this day forward, all disciples must give way to anyone who encounters anyone from the Underworld and are not allowed to provoke them."

The elders responded in unison, "We will obey the sect leader's command!"

……

The news of the destruction of the Yunlan Sect quickly spread to every corner of the Central Region.

The tavern was bustling with noise and endless discussion.

"I never expected this! I never expected it! The Wind and Thunder Pavilion was destroyed not long ago, and now the Cloud Mist Sect is gone too! This Underworld is terrifying!"

"That's right! I've heard the people of the Underworld are incredibly ruthless; they kill people and don't even spare a dog!"

"That's nothing! I've heard that they even dig up earthworms in the ground and chop them into pieces before they're satisfied!"

"My goodness, this Underworld sounds even more sinister than the Demon Alliance of Qiongzhou and the Netherworld Palace of Zhongzhou!"

"Shh! Talking so loudly about the underworld, aren't you afraid of dying?"

"What's there to be afraid of! The lover I finally found was killed by those demons from the underworld! I'll get my revenge one day..."

Before he could finish speaking, the man's head rolled off his neck with a "thud," and blood gushed out.

Nearby diners were terrified: "Ah! Someone's dead! Someone's dead!"

The crowd dispersed in a commotion, and only after a short while did some of the bolder ones venture over.

In the pool of blood beside the corpse, several words were clearly congealed:

"Those who disrespect the underworld shall die!"

"It was done by people from the underworld!"

"He seemed to be cursing the underworld just now..."

"I'll never say such things again, it's too scary!"

In the shadows not far from the tavern, a figure slowly retreated and disappeared without a trace.

……

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, in the Eternal Night Space, at the Monarch's Palace.

The system's voice suddenly rang in Ye Junlin's mind:

[Ding! Congratulations, host, on completing the hidden mission: All summoned characters under your command have broken through to the Celestial Realm! Mission reward: One random summoning card!]

Ye Junlin raised an eyebrow: "Oh? Everyone's cultivation has broken through to the Celestial Realm, and we can even trigger hidden quest rewards?"

"System, summon a random card!"

[Random Summoning Card in progress... Summoning begins...]

[Congratulations, host, you have successfully summoned: Cold-blooded, Ruthless, Iron Hand, and Life Chaser!]

Ye Junlin was taken aback for a moment, then asked the system in confusion:

"Huh? System, why did you summon four people this time? And the Four Great Constables at that! Didn't you usually only summon one?"

[Ding! Random Summoning Card, its main feature is randomness! It can summon multiple people or a single person, all depending on the host's luck!]

"Damn, so I was just unlucky before?"

Ye Junlin curled his lip, "Never mind, let's check the information on the four of them!"

[Ding! The following message is provided:]

Name: Leng Xue

[Cultivation Level]: Early Stage of Celestial Being

[Techniques]: Ruthless Swordplay, Soul-Chasing Heart Sutra

[Martial Arts]: Sheath-Breaking Sword, Thirteen Styles of Throat Severing, Shadowless Assassination, Blood Blade Soul Chaser

【Origin】：From the novel "The Four Great Constables", Leng Xue was raised by wolves from childhood. He has a cold and icy personality, and his swordsmanship is ruthless and merciless. He never leaves anyone alive when he strikes. He is one of Zhuge Zhengwo's four disciples.

Loyalty: Max level

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Name: Ruthless

[Cultivation Level]: Early Stage of Celestial Being

[Techniques]: General Principles of Hidden Weapons, Lightness Skill Techniques

[Martial Arts]: Rain of Flowers, Soul-Chasing Needles, Thousand-Mechanism Umbrella, Flying Locust Stones, Iron Caltrops

【Origin】：Wuqing, from "The Four Great Constables", is disabled in both legs but is the best at using hidden weapons. He is meticulous and resourceful. He uses a wheelchair but is feared by the martial arts world. He is the leader of Zhuge Zhengwo's four disciples.

Loyalty: Max level

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Name: Iron Hand

[Cultivation Level]: Early Stage of Celestial Being

[Techniques]: Iron Bone Skill, Hunyuan Palm

[Martial Arts]: Iron Palm Breaking Tablet, Bone-Crushing Grappling Hand, Copper Wall and Iron Barrier, Vajra Indestructible Body

【Origin】：From the novel "The Four Great Constables", Tie Shou is a character with a pair of iron palms that are incredibly powerful. He is generous, righteous, and broad-minded. He is the most chivalrous of the four great constables and one of Zhuge Zhengwo's four disciples.

Loyalty: Max level

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Name: Zhuiming

[Cultivation Level]: Early Stage of Celestial Being

[Techniques]: Wind Chasing Technique, Drunken Immortal Steps

[Martial Arts]: Soul-Chasing Kick, Drunken Fist, Eighteen Consecutive Kicks, Swift Wind Without a Trace

【Origin】：From the novel "The Four Great Constables", Zhui Ming is a heavy drinker with unparalleled leg skills. He is free-spirited and unrestrained, seemingly cynical, but in reality, he is loyal and righteous. He is one of Zhuge Zhengwo's four disciples.

Loyalty: Max level

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