Ye Junlin did not expect that this Platinum Summoning Card could summon an existence of such a tier.
With Donghuang Taiyi, a Late Land Immortal, holding down the fort, Eternal Night Heaven gained the confidence to establish its foothold.
"Your subordinate Donghuang Taiyi pays respects to the Lord."
Donghuang Taiyi bowed slightly, his voice coming from behind his mask with a strange echo, respectful yet retaining his majesty.
Ye Junlin forced down the shock in his heart and said hastily:
"Your Excellency Donghuang need not stand on ceremony. With your help, Eternal Night Heaven is like a tiger that has grown wings!"
Ye Junlin gazed at Donghuang Taiyi who was bowing in salute, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes as he said in a deep voice:
"Your Excellency Donghuang, from this day forward, you shall be one of the 'Five Guards' of my Eternal Night Heaven, holding the title of 'Eastern Guard'."
Donghuang Taiyi nodded and replied, "Understood, Your Lordship."
Ye Junlin continued, "Presently, the laws of heaven and earth have not fully recovered, and spiritual energy has not yet reached its peak."
"With Your Excellency's cultivation at the Late Land Immortal Realm, acting rashly might easily draw the backlash of heaven and earth."
"For now, remain in the Eternal Night Space to cultivate in seclusion, serving as the trump card of my Eternal Night Heaven. Unless it is an absolute last resort, do not manifest easily."
He knew very well that the power of the Land Immortal Realm was far too terrifying, and the heaven and earth of the Eastern Region today could hardly bear it.
Acting rashly would not only expose his strength but might also invite unnecessary trouble.
"Understood." Donghuang Taiyi's tone was calm, as if he had long been accustomed to lying low.
Yuan Tiangang, standing to one side, had held his breath in concentration ever since Donghuang Taiyi appeared.
At first, he only felt that the other person's aura was unfathomable, far surpassing his own Heavenly Human Realm Peak.
When Ye Junlin pointed out his cultivation, his heart shook violently even more—the Land Immortal Realm!
That was the realm he pursued for a lifetime!
He gazed at the Yin Yang Qi swirling around Donghuang Taiyi's body, feeling that pressure which seemed capable of fixing the cosmos and reversing Yin and Yang.
In his heart, there was both an infinite yearning for a higher realm and a trace of indescribable awe.
As top experts themselves, they could appreciate the terror behind this strength even more.
Ye Junlin took in Yuan Tiangang's expression without exposing it, simply saying:
"Gangzi, use the Communication Token to notify all core personnel to return to the Eternal Night Space immediately. We have important matters to discuss."
"Yes." Yuan Tiangang answered hastily, condensing Spiritual Energy at his fingertips to activate the Communication Token at his waist.
In less than an hour, Jing Ke, Nie Zheng, and the other eight guards, along with Di Yun and Linghu Chong from the Seven Stars, all returned to the Eternal Night Space through the Spatial Portal.
The moment they materialized, they had just finished saluting Ye Junlin when they sensed an unfamiliar yet terrifying aura added to the hall, each of them showing vigilance.
When they caught sight of that black-robed, masked figure, even an assassin of Void Glimpse Peak like Jing Ke could not help but constrict his pupils—
This person's aura actually made a chill rise from the bottom of their hearts, as if facing an unfathomable abyss.
Seeing this, Ye Junlin said in a clear voice, "Everyone, let me introduce a new companion to you."
He pointed toward Donghuang Taiyi.
"This is Donghuang Taiyi. From now on, he will be the Eastern Guard, one of the 'Five Guards' of my Eternal Night Heaven. His cultivation is... the Late Land Immortal Realm."
"Hiss—"
The sound of people drawing in cold breaths rose one after another.
The Late Land Immortal Realm!
To them, this realm was almost a legendary existence!
Jing Ke, Di Yun, and the others exchanged glances, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.
"We pay our respects to Lord Eastern Guard!"
After snapping out of it, everyone quickly bowed in salute, their tones carrying heartfelt awe.
Even Yuan Tiangang, an expert at the Heavenly Human Realm Peak, bowed in the same manner with a respectful posture.
Donghuang Taiyi nodded in acknowledgment, his voice coming from behind his mask, "No need for formalities."
Waiting for everyone to calm their emotions, Ye Junlin immediately ordered the system in his mind:
"Little System! Integrate the core building complex into the Eternal Night Space."
[Ding! Beginning integration into the Eternal Night Space...]
In an instant, a slight tremor came from deep within the Eternal Night Space, and everyone felt the ground beneath their feet shake slightly.
Immediately, a majestic force of space spread outward.
In the previously empty eastern side, light flashed and earth and stone churned.
Pavilion after pavilion, varying in style yet equally majestic, rose from the ground, arranged in an orderly fashion to form a neat architectural complex.
Hanging in front of each pavilion was a plaque with archaic, vigorous calligraphy that exuded a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy:
Lord Pavilion, Two Gods Pavilion, Three Emperors Pavilion, Western Venerables Pavilion, Five Guards Pavilion, Six Ultimates Pavilion, Seven Stars Pavilion, and Eight Guards Pavilion.
Ye Junlin led everyone forward to look, seeing that the Lord Pavilion was located at the very center of the complex, standing nine stories tall with glazed tiles and coiling golden dragons on its pillars, making it the most magnificent in grandeur.
The Two Gods Pavilion, Three Emperors Pavilion, Western Venerables Pavilion, and Five Guards Pavilion stood adjacent to the Lord Pavilion, possessing an ancient and mysterious style.
The Five Guards Pavilion vaguely echoed Donghuang Taiyi's aura.
Within the Six Ultimates Pavilion, one pavilion was equipped with a stargazing platform and deduction array disc, clearly tailored for Yuan Tiangang.
Seven Stars Pavilion: The environment was elegant, favorable for comprehending realms.
Outside the Eight Guards Pavilion stood sabers, spears, swords, and halberds, overflowing with killing intent, making it the premier place to hone the art of combat and slaughter.
"These eight pavilions will henceforth be our residences and cultivation grounds within the Eternal Night Space."
Ye Junlin pointed at the architectural complex and said slowly:
"The Lord Pavilion is my residence. As for the rest of the pavilions, you all may reside in them according to your positions."
"As for the other vacant pavilions, corresponding experts will join us in days to come."
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