Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

Central Region, Central Continent, Heaven and Earth Pavilion.

Vice Pavilion Master Xuan Yuanqiong and Pavilion Master Si Baixiao of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion hovered in mid-air, watching the strange phenomena churning in the sky.

Xuanyuan Qiong turned his head to look at Si Baixiao beside him, his brows furrowed, his tone full of doubt:

"Brother Si, the time when this final shackle of heaven and earth will be broken is completely different from what you said before!"

Si Baixiao's face was grim, and his mind was filled with doubts. He muttered to himself:

"How could this be? Why so much earlier than expected? Could it be that the ancestor's predictions were wrong?"

According to the maxims passed down by the patriarch of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, it will take a long time for the world to fully recover and for the five regions to be united.

But now that it has suddenly come ahead of schedule, he can't help but wonder if the proverb left by his ancestor Tianjizi is wrong.

He immediately raised his hand and began to calculate rapidly with his fingertips, trying to discern the variables involved.

No matter how much he calculated, he remained in a state of confusion, unable to grasp the slightest clue or even discern the root cause of the change.

After a long silence, Si Baixiao reluctantly lowered his hand, shook his head at Xuan Yuanqiong, and said in a somewhat defeated tone:

"I don't know. According to the admonition left by our Heavenly Mystery Pavilion's patriarch, it's absolutely impossible for it to fully recover at this time."

"It seems that an unexpected event occurred along the way that we were completely unaware of."

With the five regions about to be united and the situation in utter chaos, he had no intention of staying in the Heaven and Earth Pavilion any longer.

He immediately clasped his hands in a fist salute to Xuanyuan Qiong and hurried away:

"Brother Xuanyuan, I won't linger any longer. I need to hurry back to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion to take charge of its affairs and stabilize the situation."

"After I get back, I will analyze this carefully again and make sure I find out the reason for this."

Xuan Yuanqiong was well aware that the divination skills of Tianjizi, the patriarch of the Tianji Pavilion, had always been among the best on the continent.

This mishap must be due to some significant unforeseen event.

He nodded immediately and said in a deep voice, "Okay, if you deduce any information, be sure to inform me as soon as possible."

"Don't worry." Si Baixiao replied, then turned into a streak of light and left the Heaven and Earth Pavilion.

……

In the Central Region, in Qiongzhou, the Demon Alliance's secluded training ground.

Xue Wutian stood at the entrance of the secluded cultivation cave, a smile of eager anticipation on his face, looking at the Blood Demon Ancestor beside him, his tone full of expectation:

"Brother, with this integration of the continent, we're likely to encounter many old rivals from the Eastern Region. I'm really looking forward to it."

The Blood Demon Ancestor glanced at him, his expression indifferent, and said in a deep voice:

"Other forces are fine, but for now, let's not provoke that Eternal Night Heaven in the Eastern Region."

"With so many forces in the Five Domains, there are bound to be some who are too arrogant to know their own limitations. Let them go and test the waters of Eternal Night Heaven first."

For some reason, he felt that the Eternal Night Heaven in the Eastern Region was not simple, and a sense of apprehension arose inexplicably within him.

Blood Demon Wutian immediately curled his lip, looking completely unconcerned:

"Brother, you're just too cautious."

"You're about to undergo your tribulation of lightning. Once you successfully break through to that realm..."

"Whether it's Eternal Night Heaven or Eternal Night Earth, no matter how powerful they are, they're no match for you!"

The Blood Demon Ancestor didn't argue with him, but solemnly instructed him:

"Don't underestimate the power of other domains, and don't slack off yourself either; keep up your cultivation."

"If I fail to transcend the tribulation, the Demon Alliance will have to rely on you from now on."

"Don't worry, brother, you'll definitely succeed!"

"Once the mainland is fully unified, I'll have my subordinates collect another batch of essence blood; that should be enough to reach that stage!"

Blood Demon Wutian patted his chest, his face full of certainty.

……

Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye.

The barriers between the five domains have completely disappeared.

The landmasses of the East, South, West, and North regions slowly converged towards the Central Region.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

The waves crashed and roared, and the four continents moved steadily on the sea.

Occasionally, ferocious sea monsters are startled and rush ashore, attempting to harm people.

However, they were all easily killed by the cultivators from various regions stationed on the shore with a single sword or palm strike.

At this moment, all the forces on the Tianyuan Continent surprisingly put aside their scheming and plotting, abandoning their usual mutual calculations.

Everyone watched quietly as the other continents slowly approached, enjoying this moment of peace.

They all knew in their hearts that once the mainland was fully integrated, this peace would probably be gone forever.

……

Half a day passed in the blink of an eye.

The distance between the four regions and the central region is getting closer and closer, and the outlines of the mountains and rivers in each region can already be seen in the distance.

"Look! Landmasses from other domains are floating over. The Tianyuan Continent is finally going to be united!"

"I never thought I'd live to see this day again, but I actually witnessed it with my own eyes!"

Among the various factions, many elderly cultivators with white hair emerged from their secluded cultivation places, their eyes slightly reddening as they gazed at the scene before them.

They had waited for this day for far too many years; the complete Tianyuan Continent was their true homeland in their hearts.

In the northern region, within the cave dwelling of a certain force.

A short, stocky man with a mustache rushed into the cave.

His face was full of excitement as he bowed to the elderly man with a braid sitting above him and said:

"Ancestor, can you sense the aura of the flame you left behind in the Eastern Region?"

The old man with the braid raised his eyes, his voice hoarse, and slowly shook his head:

"Not yet. There's spatial interference from the surrounding forces. We'll have to wait until the continent is completely integrated before we'll be able to sense it."

As he spoke, a barely perceptible sly smile flashed in his eyes, and he then solemnly instructed:

"Once the continents are integrated, and I sense the location of the fire seed, you must immediately set off to find it. This matter is of utmost importance, and there can be no mistakes whatsoever."

"Understood, Ancestor! I will take my leave now to arrange matters after the integration of the continent."

The man with the mustache agreed, bowed, and left the cave.

……

At midnight, when all is quiet.

Rumble!

The earth-shattering roar continued in succession, and the entire world trembled violently.

The four regions of East, South, West, and North have finally merged completely with the Central Region.

The previously divided borders vanished without a trace, the laws of heaven and earth gradually stabilized, and the complete Tianyuan Continent officially took shape!

"It's merged! The Tianyuan Continent is unified! Hahahaha!"

"To have witnessed this scene, even if I die now, it would be worth it!"

"Let's go! Let's explore other realms; we might just stumble upon an incredible opportunity!"

Such shouts and laughter echoed throughout the mainland.

Some were overjoyed to witness the reunification of the Tianyuan Continent;

Some people, filled with apprehension, remained in their territories, observing the situation.

Others watched coldly, waiting to see how the first batch of pioneers fared.

Many independent cultivators packed their bags early, preparing healing pills and defensive talismans, and eagerly embarked on their journey to the foreign land.

The top powers in each domain also issued orders immediately.

"Pass on my order: all spies must be deployed to thoroughly investigate the backgrounds of all forces in other domains!"

With the mainland unified, this night is destined to be sleepless.

Various forces are secretly gathering strength.

Once the situation becomes clear, they will seize the opportunity and territory.

A storm that will sweep across the entire Tianyuan Continent is about to begin.