Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

The Mirror Heart Demon waved her bone fan, the rouge on her face making her look even more eerie:

"These demon bastards have a clever plan. They're clearly telling others that the Nine Nether Demon Sect is not to be trifled with."

Ye Junlin glanced around at everyone, then suddenly let out a cold laugh:

"You're right. They want to humiliate my Eternal Night Heaven in front of everyone."

"But he miscalculated; we did not do as they wished."

"When has my Eternal Night Heaven ever needed to get involved in this kind of commotion?"

"Wait until three days later, to be surrounded by layers upon layers of those so-called major powers and idle cultivators, like a monkey performing tricks for everyone to watch?"

Ye Junlin's eyes darkened, and his aura suddenly became sharp.

"Besides, why should the prestige of my Eternal Night Heaven be earned through a public duel?"

"Reputation is worthless to us."

"What we want is tangible results, not empty fame."

He abruptly raised his hand, pointing in the direction of Baiyun City, his voice resolute:

"Since these little devils have delivered themselves to our doorstep, there's no need to wait for the three-day deadline!"

"What does the monarch mean...?" Su Muyu's grip on the black umbrella tightened slightly, and the ribs made a soft creaking sound.

"Tonight, we'll go to White Cloud City and uproot them completely!"

"To save them from jumping around there and polluting our eyes!"

"As for those forces and rogue cultivators who just want to watch the show? Let them wait."

"When they arrive outside Baiyun City in three days, they will only see the corpses of those few bastards from the Nine Nether Demon Sect."

These words were resounding and carried an undeniable air of authority.

Upon hearing this, everyone in the hall was taken aback, and then their eyes ignited with excitement.

"Your Majesty is right! Why wait three days! Tonight we'll tear their skulls off!"

Su Muyu took the first step forward, her black robe fluttering in the air.

The black umbrella in his hand opened with a "whoosh" and then closed abruptly, the movement carrying an aura of murderous intent.

"My lord, I am new here and wish to use the heads of the Nine Nether Demon Sect to familiarize myself with the battles of this realm."

"Tonight's expedition, I am willing to be the vanguard!"

Yang Guo clenched his fist, his newly grown left arm joints cracking, his eyes burning with fury.

"I am also willing to go!"

Zhang Wuji also stepped forward and bowed:

"What the monarch says is absolutely right. There is no need to follow any rules when dealing with evil and heretical people."

"Although my cultivation is inferior to that of Master Su and Brother Yang, I am still willing to lend a helping hand."

Mirror Heart Demon waved his bone fan, the mocking smile on his face now tinged with ruthlessness:

"I am willing to go as well!"

"A night raid is much more exciting! It'll be perfect for putting my subordinates' mind-controlling techniques to good use."

"I'll make those demon bastards fight amongst themselves until they can't tell east from west!"

"My sister and I are going too!"

Yelütabu shouted in a loud voice, patting his chest.

"Tear those demons' bones apart and use them as firewood!"

Yelütabuhua nodded in agreement, his eyes gleaming with a warlike light.

"Perfect timing to stretch my muscles and show them what's what!"

Everyone volunteered for the battle, their shouts so loud they almost broke through the dome of the Monarch's Pavilion.

Looking at the enthusiastic crowd before him, Ye Junlin felt a surge of satisfaction.

"Good! I am very pleased with your willingness to fight."

"There's still some time before nightfall. You should go to Xiyu Tower and meet up with Di Yun, Jing Ke, and the others."

"The selection of personnel to carry out the specific tasks will be arranged by you and Su Muyu, Yuan Tiangang."

"The rest of you, obey orders!"

"Your subordinates obey!" Yuan Tiangang and Su Muyu bowed and accepted the order, then turned and led the group away.

Fine Rain Tower stronghold,

Inside the Listening to the Rain Pavilion, the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood. Di Yun, Jing Ke, Yao Li, and eight others were sitting around a stone table, on which were placed several small dishes and several pots of still-warm liquor.

Upon hearing footsteps, everyone looked up, their gazes sharp as knives, sweeping towards the doorway.

Upon seeing Yuan Tiangang, Su Muyu, and the others push open the door and enter, all nine people stood up to greet them.

"Master Yuan."

His gaze inadvertently swept over the unfamiliar faces behind Yuan Tiangang, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

These individuals possessed a restrained aura yet harbored hidden sharpness, clearly not ordinary people.

Yuan Tiangang nodded slightly, glanced around at everyone, and said loudly:

"Gentlemen, let me introduce you to some of my new colleagues who have joined Eternal Night."

He first pointed to Su Muyu: "This is Su Muyu, the Pavilion Master, with a mid-stage Celestial Realm cultivation level."

"The monarch appointed him as the master of Xiyu Tower, and from now on, all affairs of Xiyu Tower will be under the command of Master Su."

"Greetings, Master Su!" Di Yun, Jing Ke, and the others bowed in unison, their tone filled with respect.

"Mid-stage Celestial Realm! With such cultivation, no wonder the monarch appointed him as the Master of the Drizzle Pavilion."

Su Muyu nodded slightly, gently twirling the black umbrella in her hand, her voice low and deep:

"No need for formalities. I hope you will all cooperate with me in our future work together."

Although his words were plain, they carried an undeniable air of authority.

Yuan Tiangang then pointed to Yang Guo and Zhang Wuji:

"This is Yang Guo, and this is Zhang Wuji; both are at the peak of the Nirvana Realm."

"The monarch has designated them as one of the Seven Stars of Eternal Night, and from now on they will fight alongside you all."

Yang Guo clasped his hands in a fist and smiled at the crowd, his voice booming: "I am new here, and I will need your help in the future."

When Zhang Wuji bowed, he exuded humility: "I am Zhang Wuji, greetings to all my colleagues."

The Seven Stars hold a position above the Eight Guards, a position of great prestige. Upon seeing this, Jing Ke, Nie Zheng, and the others quickly returned the greeting with clasped hands.

Di Yun and Linghu Chong exchanged a glance, both seeing the surprise in each other's eyes—the peak of Nirvana!

As fellow members of the Seven Stars, these two were actually a minor level higher in cultivation than the two of them. They quickly stepped forward to pay their respects.

"I am Di Yun (Linghu Chong), one of the Seven Stars. I greet Brother Yang and Brother Zhang."

Yang Guo returned the greeting with clasped hands, his voice hearty: "Brother Di, Brother Linghu, I've long admired you."

Zhang Wuji smiled gently and said, "I hope you two brothers will continue to guide me in the future."

Finally, Yuan Tiangang looked at the Mirror Demon and the sisters, the Beauty and the Beauty:

"This is Mirror Heart Demon, at the peak of Nirvana cultivation."

"These two are Yelü Tabuyan and Yelü Tabuhua, both at the late stage of the Void Realm."

"The three of them have now joined my ranks and are at my command."

"Mirror Heart Demon (Yelüta Buyan/Yelüta Buhua), greets you all."

The Mirror Demon waved his bone fan, his smile eerie; the Alluring Beauty, on the other hand, casually cupped her hands, her voice booming.

Jing Ke and the others also paid their respects, and the atmosphere inside Tingyu Pavilion gradually eased.

Jing Ke then looked at Su Muyu, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Master, you've just arrived, so you're probably not yet familiar with how the Fine Rain Pavilion operates."

"I will now present the files from the building for your perusal."

Su Muyu nodded slightly: "There's no need to rush. We'll take action tonight, and we can see what happens afterward."

"Tonight's operation?"

Di Yun was taken aback, then a look of excitement flashed in his eyes, "Could it be...?"

"Exactly," Yuan Tiangang replied.

"The monarch has decided to launch a surprise attack on the Lin family in Baiyun City tonight and wipe out the Nine Nether Demon Sect. There is no need to wait for the scheduled battle three days later."