Obtaining Shadow Stride, Summoning Chu Yu

Inside the main hall of the Eternal Night Space, spiritual light swirled.

Yuan Tiangang's figure slowly emerged from a light curtain, holding a storage bag in his hand.

"My Lord, the first mission for Misty Rain Tower is complete, earning a total of one million Low-grade Spirit Stones."

Yuan Tiangang respectfully presented the storage bag, bowing as he did.

Ye Junlin accepted the storage bag and nodded slightly, a look of relief on his face.

"For our stronghold to complete a mission so successfully right from the start, you have all done very well."

As soon as the words left his mouth, he suddenly looked up, gazing at the void outside the hall.

"Today is a special day—I have an appointment with Shangguan Hong, the Pavilion Master of Langya Pavilion, at Wenxian Tower. Judging by the time, it's about time we set off."

He turned to Yuan Tiangang and said, "Gangzi, accompany me at noon."

"Your subordinate obeys." Yuan Tiangang replied.

Ye Junlin said no more and thought, System, convert these one million Low-grade Spirit Stones into Energy Points.

[Ding! One million Low-grade Spirit Stones have been converted into 10,000 Energy Points.]

[Current Energy Points: 10,000]

"Activate ten Bronze draws."

[Ding! Bronze draw activating...]

A light curtain unfolded before Ye Junlin's eyes. Ten bronze halos flashed in succession, followed by the draw results:

[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining: Bronze Summoning Card x1]

[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining: Low-grade Spirit Stones x500,000 (Note: Cannot be converted into Energy Points)]

[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining: Basic Body Tempering Art Rubbing x10]

[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining: Concealment Talisman x5 (Can conceal the aura of cultivators below the Void Glimpse Realm for half an hour)]

[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining: Spring Returns Pill x3 (Healing pill, significantly effective for cultivators below the Nirvana Realm)]

[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining: Movement Technique Martial Skill Shadow Stepping (High-grade Earth-tier)]

[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining: Communication Talisman x20]

[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining: Obstacle Breaking Pill x1 (Assists Grandmaster Realm cultivators in breaking through bottlenecks)]

[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining: ...]

Ye Junlin looked at the list, a flicker of satisfaction in his eyes.

Although most of the items were basic supplies, the Bronze Summoning Card and Shadow Stepping were good gains.

Especially the Obstacle Breaking Pill, which could help him break through a small cultivation level.

He then took out the Spring Returns Pills, Concealment Talismans, Communication Talismans, and the 500,000 Low-grade Spirit Stones.

"These resources will be allocated to the members of Misty Rain Tower and the intelligence organization for development."

Ye Junlin instructed.

"As you command."

Yuan Tiangang accepted and stored the items one by one.

Ye Junlin's gaze fell upon the Bronze Summoning Card. The card emitted a rustic bronze glow, with a faint chill emanating from it.

System, use the Bronze Summoning Card, Ye Junlin commanded in his mind.

[Ding! Bronze Summoning Card used successfully, summoning a character from the Myriad Worlds...]

The light curtain fluctuated violently. Within the bronze light, a figure slowly condensed.

This person wore dark, fitted clothing, had a tall and straight build, and a stern face. A righteous aura emanated from his brows, and his spiritual energy fluctuations were steady and profound. His eyes were as calm as a deep pool, and the Late Void Glimpse cultivation aura radiating from him, though not ostentatious, was solid and steady.

A system panel appeared before Ye Junlin:

[Name: Chu Yu]

[Cultivation: Late Void Glimpse]

[Physique: Mysterious Iron Ice Heart Physique (Naturally sensitive to killing intent, clear-minded, not easily disturbed by illusions)]

[Cultivation Method: Pure Profound Art (Nourishes the spirit, spiritual energy is pure and condensed when attacking, specializes in exploiting weaknesses)]

[Martial Skills: 1. Stone Splitting Fist (Fierce and overbearing, fist winds can split stubborn rocks, excels at frontal defense penetration), 2. Silent Shadow Walk (Moves silently on the ground, can conceal one's aura when sneaking, suitable for surprise attacks)]

[Origin: A famous assassin from the State of Jin during the Spring and Autumn Period. Ordered by Duke Ling of Jin to assassinate Zhao Dun. Seeing Zhao Dun's respectful demeanor, he could not bring himself to strike, and thus died by hitting a tree, sacrificing himself to uphold righteousness and earning fame for his integrity.]

[Loyalty: 100 (Resurrected by his Lord, willing to die in return)]

"Chu Yu, greetings, my Lord!"

Chu Yu knelt on one knee, his voice resonant and powerful, his eyes filled with sincerity.

Although he had just been summoned, he already understood his mission. The loyalty ingrained in his bones made him feel utter reverence for Ye Junlin.

Ye Junlin looked at the person before him, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes, and muttered to himself:

"Another righteous man from the Spring and Autumn period. Is this system obsessed with the Spring and Autumn period...!"

Ye Junlin took a step forward and said, supporting him with a gesture, "Rise."

"Since you have entered my Eternal Night Heaven, you will be one of the Eight Guards along with Nie Zheng, Jing Ke, and others. From now on, you must be of one heart and one mind, and together protect the Misty Rain Tower stronghold."

Chu Yu heard this and looked up at Ye Junlin, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes--

He knew the names of Nie Zheng and Jing Ke well. To be ranked alongside these seniors showed how much the Lord valued him.

This then turned into deeper gratitude, and he cupped his fists and said loudly:

"Your subordinate obeys! In this life, I will honor the Lord's command above all else and advance and retreat with my fellow comrades! I will not shrink from death!"

Yuan Tiangang, standing beside him, also narrowed his eyes. Seeing this person appear out of nowhere, with an aura similar to Jing Ke and the others, He already understood--this was a new companion summoned by the Lord, and Eternal Night Heaven had gained another fierce general.

Ye Junlin nodded and said to Yuan Tiangang, "Gangzi, take Chu Yu to Misty Rain Tower first. Let him meet up with Jing Ke and the other six, and familiarize himself with the stronghold's affairs."

"Meet me in Eternal Night Space at noon, and then accompany me to Wenxian Tower."

"Your subordinate understands," Yuan Tiangang replied.

"Chu Yu, this person beside you is Yuan Tiangang, one of the Six Ultimates of my Eternal Night Heaven.

He is currently temporarily in charge of matters at Misty Rain Tower. You should go with him to the Misty Rain Tower stronghold and meet up with Jing Ke and the others first."

"Your subordinate accepts the order!" Chu Yu bowed to Ye Junlin, then cupped his fists towards Yuan Tiangang, "Greetings, Lord Yuan!"