Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

In the hall, Jing Ke watched the departing figures of the crowd and said to Nie Zheng:

"These fourteen people have a good foundation. After a few months of training, they will become sharp blades."

Nie Zheng laughed and said, "With the Blood Slaughter Technique and the Shadow Technique as support, it won't be long before the Xuan-level assassins become the most feared name in the Eastern Region's black market."

Jing Ke hummed in agreement, gazing towards the direction of the Eternal Night Space, a resolute glint in his eyes:

"The monarch will definitely summon other powerful figures later! We need to step up our efforts and not fall behind."

As the sunlight intensifies, a new force is quietly growing within the Xiyulou stronghold.

All of this was merely the prelude to the rise of the Eternal Night Heaven.

Just as Jing Ke and Nie Zheng were talking, in the Eternal Night Space.

A system notification suddenly sounded in Ye Junlin's mind.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, on completing the ordinary task: Recruiting Talented Individuals!]

[Mission Requirements: Recruit at least three cultivators at the Grandmaster level or above to join the Misty Rain Pavilion, a subordinate force of the Eternal Night Realm, within two months!]

[Mission Completion Status: Exceeded (Recruited five Grandmasters)!]

[Quest Reward: Special Item *1!]

Ye Junlin was studying the "Heaven-Slaying Sword Technique" in the Monarch Pavilion when he heard the notification sound, and a smile flashed in his eyes.

I've been so busy practicing martial arts these past few days that I almost forgot about the system quests.

"System, use special items," he silently commanded.

[Ding! Special item used. Congratulations, host, you have obtained: 20 Holy Mark Masks and 50 Bloodstained Demon Masks!]

As the notification sound faded, item details appeared on the light screen in front of Ye Junlin.

At the same time, seventy masks of two different styles appeared out of thin air on the table in front of him.

【Stigmata Face:】

Appearance: Forged from "Sacred Gilded Gold," its surface flows with a milky white halo, like morning mist. A diamond-shaped "Purifying Crystal" is inlaid between its brows.

Core functions:

1. Divine Purification: The mask emits golden light, clearing away negative status effects from the user every second.

2. Isolate oneself from divine sense probing by those whose cultivation level is one level higher than one's own.

3. The wearer must drip their own blood into the garment to establish a bond. Once established, unless the wearer voluntarily removes it, it cannot be removed by outsiders under any circumstances (including death), thus completely concealing the wearer's true appearance.

Blood-Striped Demon Mask:

Appearance: Bronze material, dark reddish-brown rust marks, vascular patterns.

Core functions:

1. Isolate oneself from divine sense probing that is one level higher than one's own cultivation level.

2. The wearer must drip their own blood into the garment to establish a bond. Once established, unless the wearer voluntarily removes it, it cannot be removed by outsiders under any circumstances (including death), thus completely concealing the wearer's true appearance.

Ye Junlin looked at the seventy masks on the table, his eyes growing brighter.

The entire surface of the Sacred Mark is forged from holy gilded metal, with a soft, milky-white aura flowing across its surface, like morning mist.

The crystal between the eyebrows reflects a clear light, exuding an aura of solemnity and holiness;

The ghost mask, on the other hand, is made of bronze, with dark reddish-brown rust and vascular patterns intertwined, making it appear even more eerie and fierce.

He picked up a Saint Mark Shield, his fingertips touching its gilded surface, feeling a warm and pure power, and thought to himself:

"This Holy Mark Mask is even stronger than the Demon Mask."

Divine Purification can remove negative status effects every second, meaning that the wearer is less likely to be restrained by effects such as poison, illusion, and slow in battle, greatly improving their combat ability.

Furthermore, its value is greatly increased by its ability to isolate itself from divine sense probes that are a whole level higher than its own.

Wearing this item at the Void Realm can prevent the Nirvana Realm from spying on you.

The protection afforded to Nirvana Realm cultivators can even isolate the divine sense of Celestial Realm cultivators, making them well-suited for handling even more dangerous missions.

"Jing Ke, Nie Zheng, Di Yun, and Linghu Chong are all suitable to use this Sacred Mark Mask." Ye Junlin pondered for a moment and made his decision.

"This ghost mask is quite good; it's practically tailor-made for the assassins of the Drizzle Pavilion."

"Isolating from the detection of a higher-level divine sense means that wearing it at the Grandmaster level can avoid the detection of a Great Grandmaster."

"Wearing this item by a Grandmaster can help them evade detection by those in the Void Realm, greatly enhancing their stealth capabilities during missions."

"Furthermore, the characteristic of blood essence recognizing its master and being irremovable by outsiders fundamentally protects the assassin's identity."

"Even if the mission fails, there's no need to worry about our true identities being exposed and implicating the base."

"If Jing Ke and his men obtain the Holy Mark Mask and the Blood-Patterned Ghost Mask, they will be able to act even more recklessly," Ye Junlin nodded in satisfaction.

Ye Junlin picked up a communication token, infused it with spiritual power, and left a command: "Gangzi, come to the Monarch's Pavilion immediately."

A moment later, Yuan Tiangang appeared outside the pavilion, bowing and saying, "Your subordinate greets Your Majesty."

"Come in."

Ye Junlin gestured for him to come forward, pointing to the seventy masks on the table.

"These are some special items we just acquired: twenty Holy Mark Masks and fifty Bloodstained Demon Masks. You can distribute them."

Yuan Tiangang approached, his gaze falling on the face with the holy mark and the face with the blood-patterned demon.

Then Ye Junlin explained them to him one by one, and he immediately understood their uses, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes:

"Such a wondrous object can actually isolate divine sense, conceal true appearance, and even remove negative status effects..."

"With their help, we can act without any more scruples!"

"Exactly." Ye Junlin nodded and gave the order in a deep voice.

"You shall immediately go to the Xiyu Tower stronghold and distribute the Sacred Mark Masks to the members of the Eight Guards, including Jing Ke, Nie Zheng, Yao Li, and Zhuan Zhu, as well as to Di Yun and Linghu Chong, each of whom shall also receive one."

"You can keep the remaining Stigmata for now, and they will be distributed when core members arrive in the future."

"Understood," Yuan Tiangang replied.

Ye Junlin then pointed to the Blood-Patterned Ghost Mask:

"Give these fifty Blood-Patterned Ghost Masks to Jing Ke, and have him distribute them to the newly recruited Xuan and Huang-class assassins, one for each of them."

"Tell them that after the blood oath ceremony, they must wear the mask while on duty and must not remove it. Those who disobey will be dealt with according to the building rules."

"Yes." Yuan Tiangang put away all the masks with both hands, his admiration for Ye Junlin's scheme growing stronger.

With these two masks, the concealment and security of the Fine Rain Pavilion will be enhanced by several levels, making them even more formidable in their future operations in the Eastern Region.

"Go ahead." Ye Junlin waved his hand.

Yuan Tiangang bowed and stepped back, his figure flashing as he left the Eternal Night Space and headed straight for the Fine Rain Pavilion stronghold.

Half an hour later, at the training ground of the Xiyu Tower stronghold.

Jing Ke was leading the Xuan and Huang assassins in practicing the stealth techniques of the newly acquired "Shadow Technique."

Upon seeing Yuan Tiangang arrive, he immediately stopped what he was doing: "Lord Yuan."

Yuan Tiangang nodded, took out twenty Sacred Mark Masks, and handed one to Jing Ke first:

"This is the stigmata bestowed upon you by the monarch. Take a look."

Jing Ke received the face of the Holy Mark; it felt warm and smooth to the touch, and a sacred aura emanated from it.

After Yuan Tiangang finished explaining the functions, his eyes suddenly gleamed.

"Clears negative status effects every second? And can also block detection from a higher-level divine sense?"

"Exactly." Yuan Tiangang distributed the remaining Saint Mark Masks to Nie Zheng, Yao Li, and others, as well as Di Yun and Linghu Chong, who had rushed over upon hearing the news.

"By order of the monarch, each of the Eight Guards and the two members of the Seven Star Pavilion shall hold one of these items, and after a blood oath is made, they must be used properly."