Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

Upon hearing this, a fervent glint flashed in Jing Ke's eyes:

"This monarch has delivered a double-edged sword to us, enhancing our strength while ensuring loyalty!"

Nie Zheng nodded and said, "We have been practicing the Blood Slaughter Technique for some time now, and we feel that we are lacking in the aspect of concealment. The Shadow Technique has come at just the right time."

Although Di Yun and Linghu Chong were not known for their assassin skills, they could still see the extraordinary nature of this technique. They exchanged a glance and both considered practicing it.

Ye Junlin nodded in satisfaction as he observed the crowd's reactions.

"Alright, the matter of the cultivation method will now be handled by Yuan Tiangang."

"In the days to come"

"First, I must focus on cultivation and improve my strength;"

"Secondly, the Eight Guards will continue to expand the pool of assassins."

Thirdly, Di Yun and Linghu Chong were stationed at Langya Pavilion to coordinate intelligence gathering with Yuan Tiangang;

"Your subordinates obey!" the crowd responded in unison, their momentum unstoppable.

With all the arrangements made, everyone went to their assigned pavilions.

Holding the "Shadow Technique," Yuan Tiangang walked briskly toward the Six Absolutes Pavilion, clearly eager to study this technique.

Jing Ke and the others split into two teams: one team returned to the stronghold, and the other team headed straight for the Eight Guards Pavilion to hone their martial arts skills in the training ground there.

Di Yun and Linghu Chong planned to return to Langya Pavilion first.

Within the Eternal Night Space, the newly built pavilions emitted a faint spiritual light, with spiritual energy swirling around them like mist.

Ye Junlin stood before the Monarch's Pavilion, gazing at the vibrant complex of buildings and the figures striving towards a common goal.

A surge of pride welled up within him, and a smile played on his lips.

If powerful individuals from different worlds and timelines were to be gathered together in the future, I wonder what a scene it would be like.

Then together, we will create a bright and prosperous world that belongs to us all.

Three days later, in the lobby on the first floor of the Xiyulou stronghold.

The morning light shone through the thin mist onto the bluestone slabs, illuminating fourteen tall and straight figures.

The four of them possessed a deep and abyss-like aura, and their spiritual power surged around them, clearly indicating that they were at the Grandmaster level.

The other ten, though slightly inferior, were all full of vigor and vitality, and were all Grandmaster-level cultivators.

Jing Ke stood with his hands behind his back at the sidelines, his gaze sharp as a knife, slowly sweeping over the crowd.

Nie Zheng, Yao Li, and several other members of the Eight Guards stood on either side, their invisible killing intent making the atmosphere in the room even more solemn.

These fourteen people are new members who have been screened and secretly reviewed by the floor staff over the past three days.

The ability to gather so many skilled fighters in such a short time is not only due to the growing reputation of Xiyulou, but also inseparable from the intelligence network and swift and decisive methods established by Yuan Tiangang and others.

"Iron Wall Ape, Wind-Swept Tip, Wei Xiaochao, Gong Changyang," Jing Ke called out in a deep voice.

The four men stepped forward, clasped their hands in greeting, and said, "Greetings, Your Excellency!"

The Iron Wall Ape was burly and strong, with arms twice as thick as an average person's, and muscles bulging all over its body. It was clear at a glance that it was a master of body training.

Feng Shangshao is slender with a lively eye and light steps, exuding an elusive and unpredictable aura;

Although Wei Xiaochao and Gong Changyang had ordinary appearances, they possessed a restrained aura, clearly indicating that they were skilled in concealment and surprise attacks.

Jing Ke nodded and said, "The four of you are all Grandmasters. From this day forward, you will be Xuan-level assassins of the Fine Rain Pavilion."

"The code names are Xuan Er, Xuan San, Xuan Si, and Xuan Wu, in that order."

He paused, then his tone turned stern.

"From now on, you will be responsible for carrying out assassination missions at the Grandmaster level within the Eastern Region."

"Remember, the Drizzle Pavilion only cares about results, not the process. But if you violate the pavilion's rules, don't blame us for being ruthless."

"Yes, sir!" the four replied in unison, a hint of excitement flashing in their eyes.

The title "Mysterious Assassin" has become a name that commands respect in the black market these past few days, especially with the backing of a behemoth like the Fine Rain Pavilion.

Jing Ke then looked at the other ten masters:

"You ten are the Yellow Letter Assassins."

He took out ten tokens engraved with the character "Huang" and threw them over.

"Responsible for carrying out assassination missions at the Grandmaster level. Code names are Huang Yi to Huang Shi."

"Furthermore, you may develop your own Innate Realm cultivators as subordinates, codenamed 'Dark Word Assassins,' who will be under your direct command."

"But remember, assassins with the 'Dark' character are not allowed to set foot in the Fine Rain Pavilion stronghold. If you disobey, you will all be punished."

The ten grandmasters received the tokens, their fingertips trembling slightly.

Becoming a Yellow-Letter Killer was already a stroke of luck, but to be able to develop a downline meant they had even more resources and power at their disposal. They quickly bowed.

"Understood!"

After everyone received their orders, Jing Ke took out a stack of copied booklets from his robes, which contained the first half of the "Blood Slaughter Manual," and distributed them to the fourteen men:

"This is the first half of the Heavenly Rank cultivation technique, Blood Slaughter Technique. Study it carefully."

"If you can achieve great merit, you will receive the second half of the reward. You can also exchange it using your mission points."

"A Heavenly Rank cultivation technique?!"

The group took the booklet and, after a brief glance, gasped in astonishment.

Even the Iron Wall Ape and others, who were at the Grandmaster level, had never imagined that they would be able to come into contact with a Heaven-rank cultivation technique. For a moment, they were so excited that their voices trembled.

"We are willing to die for the Fine Rain Pavilion!"

Fourteen people knelt down in unison, their voices echoing throughout the training ground.

Such kindness far exceeded their expectations, and they could only repay it with their lives.

Jing Ke nodded in satisfaction and turned to the side, saying:

"Xuan Yi, take them to Tingyu Residence in the East Wing and explain the building rules and the situation of the stronghold in detail."

"Yes." A figure stepped out from the side; it was Shi Yong.

In the past three days, he has faintly touched the threshold of the Grandmaster peak with the help of the Blood Slaughter Technique, and his aura is more refined than before.

Shi Yong led fourteen men toward the east wing, providing detailed information along the way:

"That's the martial arts training ground; it opens daily at Chenshi (7-9 AM)."

"The mission hall is on the west side; you get your missions for assassins with the 'Xuan' and 'Huang' ranks there."

"To the east is Tingyu Residence, where each person has their own room, and residents live in order of their assigned code..."

He pointed to the signs along the way and explained the rules of Xiyu Tower one by one:

"The first rule of the building is that the location of the stronghold and the information of the members must not be disclosed. Anyone who discloses this information to outsiders will be executed without mercy!"

Article 2: During the mission, no target property may be embezzled.

Thirdly, absolute obedience to orders from superiors... Anyone who violates these three rules will be executed without mercy!

Article 4: After accepting a mission, if you find yourself in a deadly situation, unable to escape, and risking exposing the whereabouts of the Rain Pavilion or implicating your companions, you must take your own life and not be captured.

Article 5: If any brothers within the building have grudges, they must report to their superiors for adjudication; private violence is strictly prohibited. If a mission is ruined due to personal vendettas, the lightest punishment will be the loss of martial arts skills, and the heaviest will be immediate execution.

The fourteen men were alarmed and became even more vigilant.

Although they had been involved in the black market for a long time, they had never seen such a well-organized and disciplined organization, and their awe of the Drizzle Tower deepened.

After everything was settled, Iron Wall Ape gazed at the green bamboo outside the window, stroked the "Blood Slaughter Manual" in his hand, and said to Wind Shooting Beside him:

"Being able to join the Fine Rain Pavilion is probably the best decision I've ever made in my life."

Feng Shangshao nodded, his eyes gleaming:

"A Heavenly Rank cultivation technique, the authority of a Xuan-level assassin... As long as I do my job well, how can I not avenge myself?"

(Two more chapters to come, later!)