Starting as the heir of a marquis's mansion, I gained access to a summoning system.

The residence of the Commander-in-Chief, at night

Dongfang Weiwo sat alone in the secret room, with a system panel that only he could see appearing before his eyes.

[System Notification: Shangguan Jin Hong has killed Qingmu Zhenren (mid-stage Grandmaster Realm), gaining 80000 Energy Points]

[System Notification: Jing Wuming has killed Ironwood Protector (Peak of the Innate Divine Meridian Realm), gaining 20000 Energy Points]

[System Notification: Han Tang has killed a deacon of the Green Wood Sword Sect (peak of the Acquired Divine Power Realm), gaining 300 energy points.]

[System Notification: Meng Xinghun has killed He Qingquan (early stage of Innate Divine Meridian Realm), gaining 1200 energy points]

[System Notification: The Xuanming Elders have joined forces to kill the Qingmu Sword Sect Protector (Mid-stage Innate Divine Meridian Realm), gaining 2000 Energy Points]

(Several other minor tips)

Below scrolls a dense list of kill records, from the Acquired Realm to the Grandmaster Realm, each entry increasing the energy point balance.

Dongfang Weiwo stared at the final total, a slight smile playing on his lips.

263,800 points.

Adding the remaining 23,800 points, the total energy points are 287,600.

"That's enough," he muttered to himself. "Two Golden Summons."

He took a deep breath and silently recited the mantra.

"System, initiate a Golden Summon."

[Golden Summoning activated, consuming 100000 Energy Points]

[Summoning...]

[Summoning successful!]

[Character: Yang Dingtian]

[Identity: Leader of the Ming Cult]

[Cultivation Level: Mid-stage Grandmaster]

[Technique: Great Shift of Heaven and Earth (Seventh Level), Ming Cult's Supreme Martial Art]

[Characteristics: Domineering and fierce, protective of their own and their own sect, possessing the charisma of a powerful ruler who can seize control of a region and subdue all other sects and religions]

Loyalty: 100%

Dongfang Weiwo's eyes lit up.

Mid-stage Grandmaster!

Moreover, he cultivates the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth, a technique that is unpredictable and can redirect the opponent's force, making his combat ability far superior to others of the same level.

"Continue the summoning."

[Golden Summoning activated, consuming 100000 Energy Points]

[Summoning...]

[Summoning successful!]

Characters: Dai Qisi, Yin Tianzheng, Xie Xun, Wei Yixiao (The Four Great Protectors of the Ming Cult)

[Cultivation Level: Peak of the Innate Divine Meridian Realm]

【Characteristics: Dai Qisi – Unparalleled agility and unmatched cunning, proficient in water-based martial arts and seductive scheming; Yin Tianzheng – Unrivaled Eagle Claw Kung Fu, physically powerful and with boundless fighting spirit; Xie Xun – A domineering blade that shakes the world, exuding murderous aura, proficient in sonic martial arts; Wei Yixiao – Unparalleled agility, able to travel thousands of miles in an instant, appearing and disappearing without a trace】

Loyalty: 100%

Dongfang Weiwo looked at the system panel and pondered for a moment.

Four people were summoned at once, and they all descended together. The quality of the Gold Summoning is indeed extraordinary.

With four peak Divine Vein Realm cultivators and one mid-Grandmaster Realm cultivator, this force is enough to establish a sect.

On the system panel, the energy point balance has increased to 87,600.

"That's enough," he murmured. "Now, it's time to think about the next step."

He stood up, walked to the window, and gazed at the moonlight outside.

My mind is filled with a myriad of thoughts.

Dongfang Weiwo stood with his hands behind his back, his brows slightly furrowed.

The Azure Dragon Society has unified Pingyang County and its fame has spread far and wide.

But this reputation also brought hidden dangers.

He recalled the timeline of his rise to power—

He arrived in Qinghe City, and the Azure Dragon Society appeared there afterward;

He was transferred to Pingyang County, and the Qinglong Society expanded accordingly.

He established himself in the county town, and the Azure Dragon Society unified the entire county.

Each time, he was near where the Azure Dragon would appear.

Those powerful forces certainly don't know that the Azure Dragon Society was established by a character he summoned, but they will definitely suspect his relationship with the Azure Dragon Society.

"Especially my father," Dongfang Weiwo murmured.

Dongfang Wudi, the Marquis of Weeping Blood, a Grandmaster-level cultivator, had been stationed in the Northern Territory for many years, guarding the barbarian borders and commanding the Weeping Blood Army. He had witnessed countless storms. Although he never interfered with his son's choices, with the insight of a Grandmaster, it was impossible for him not to notice these coincidences.

The eldest brother, Dongfang Lingyun, and the mother, Qin Lanyin... they may have sensed something, but they didn't say anything.

"And those old foxes in the dynasty." A thoughtful look flashed in Dongfang Weiwo's eyes. "The Six Doors, the Suspended Mirror Platform, the Garrison Command... they may have already begun their investigation."

He is still too weak.

A late-stage Qi Sea Realm expert is considered a master in Pingyang County, but in the eyes of the bigwigs of the imperial court, he is nothing more than an ant.

If one day, someone uses his relationship with the Green Dragon Society to make a fuss...

The consequences could be disastrous.

"I need a second force." Dongfang Weiwo turned around, a resolute glint in his eyes. "A force that has no connection to me, and that no one can trace back to."

"The Azure Dragon Society is expanding in the west, and is ostensibly led by Shangguan Jin Hong."

"The second force... goes to a more distant place, to develop secretly, outside the sight of those major powers."

He walked to the wall, where a rough map of the Eastern Continent hung.

Dongfang Weiwo stared at the map, the entire Eastern Continent appearing in his mind.

The Eastern Continent, with most of its territory under the rule of the Xuantian Dynasty, extends in all directions from the imperial city.

Northern region: The barbarian border and the territory guarded by the Bloodstained Army.

The northern part of Dongzhou is strategically located, bordering the wild northern regions, and is inhabited by barbarian tribes. Numerous barbarian tribes exist, their people are fierce and their martial arts are characterized by physical strength and ruthless killing. They have long coveted the fertile lands and resources of the eastern continent's heartland, frequently launching southward invasions.

This place is personally overseen by the father, Dongfang Wudi, and Zhenbei Hou, one of the four great generals of the Xuantian Dynasty. He commands his elite "Weeping Blood Army" and Zhenbei Army to guard the border, building a solid defense line. They have been fighting against the barbarians for many years. It is the most dangerous border area in the Eastern Continent and the core source of the Weeping Blood Hou's prestige.

"Father is in the North," Dongfang Weiwo murmured. "It's too dangerous and too conspicuous there. It's not suitable."

Southern region: the counties south of the Yangtze River and the vast desert beyond the Great Wall

The southern part of Dongzhou is flat and has a dense network of rivers. It is the most prosperous and wealthy area in Dongzhou, collectively known as "the counties of Jiangnan".

Far from border conflicts, this place is rich in resources and commerce, home to many powerful families and small and medium-sized sects. Its martial arts style is characterized by agility and dexterity. Although its overall combat strength is not as great as that of the imperial city and the border regions, it is not lacking in hidden masters and forces with deep foundations. It is the economic lifeline of the Eastern Continent.

Further south from the counties south of the Yangtze River, the terrain gradually flattens and opens up, transitioning into the vast and boundless desert beyond the Great Wall.

The desert is filled with yellow sand and extreme temperature differences between day and night. Scattered among it are a few nomadic tribes and bandit camps, as well as many desperate people and rogue cultivators who live in seclusion or compete for resources. Their martial arts levels vary greatly, and the environment is harsh. However, it is a necessary passage connecting the southern part of the Eastern Continent with the sea area of ​​the Southern Continent, and it is also a gray area for secret transactions and intelligence exchange.

"Jiangnan is too prosperous, with numerous powerful forces and tight imperial surveillance. The desert is too desolate and lacks resources." Dongfang Weiwo shook his head. "Neither is suitable."

East: The vast sea and countless islands

The eastern part of Dongzhou borders the endless sea, with a long coastline that faces the vast ocean. The sea is turbulent and fraught with danger, inhabited by powerful sea monsters and scattered with mysterious islands.

These islands vary in size; some are uninhabited, while others are occupied by fishermen, pirates, and independent cultivators. Some of the larger islands even have independent forces that are skilled in water-based martial arts and navigation.

This area is an important region for Dongzhou to obtain marine resources and explore the secrets of the sea, and it is also a passage connecting Dongzhou with unknown overseas regions.

"The East China Sea..." A glint flashed in Dongfang Weiwo's eyes. "It has numerous islands, making it easy to conceal one's identity and fabricate one's origins. It's far from the heart of the dynasty, far from the emperor's reach. It's rich in resources, making it easy to develop and grow stronger."

Western Regions: Thirteen Prefectures and Endless Mountains

The western part of Dongzhou is the area where the protagonist, Dongfang Weiwo, is currently located. It is collectively known as the "Thirteen Prefectures", and Guangling Prefecture is one of them.

The terrain is mainly plains and hills. This region has a long history of martial arts, with numerous sects and aristocratic families, and many experts, making its overall strength not to be underestimated. However, due to its proximity to the Endless Mountains, the terrain is complex, and various forces are intertwined and frequently fighting, which has led to a seemingly loose but secretly deeply entrenched situation.

West of the Thirteen Prefectures lies an endless mountain range stretching for thousands of miles. Ancient trees reach for the sky, miasma lingers, and strange beasts roam freely. Naturally formed, treacherous canyons and secret realms remain, unexplored for centuries. No one knows what lies at the end of the mountain range. Some say it connects to the edge of the Western Continent, while others believe it holds the remnants of a great battle between immortals millions of years ago, or the lair of powerful ancient beasts, forming a mysterious and dangerous natural barrier in the western part of the Eastern Continent.

"The Thirteen Western Prefectures are my starting point, and the Azure Dragon Society has already taken root here." Dongfang Weiwo pondered, "But since there is already an Azure Dragon Society here, the emergence of another force will definitely attract the attention of those major powers."

"The East China Sea... is the place where we can truly unleash our potential."

He made the decision.

"Send the newly summoned characters to the East China Sea to develop and establish a new power."

"The Azure Dragon Society is developing openly in the west, while new forces are expanding covertly in the east."

There must be no overt connection between the two.

"Even if someone finds out that I am related to the Azure Dragon Society, they will not be able to find out about the East China Sea faction."