After returning to the Blackwater Sect, the Second Elder and the Third Elder gave a detailed report on their trip to Bu Huo City to the Blackwater Sect Master and the First Elder.

The Blackwater Sect Master did not get angry as expected; instead, his brows were filled with caution.

After all, the White Moon Merchant Guild is a behemoth to the Blackwater Sect, so the Blackwater Sect Master cannot help but be cautious.

"The Second Elder handled it very well!"

Unexpectedly, the Blackwater Sect Master actually praised the Second Elder, who was instantly flattered, since the Blackwater Sect Master rarely praised anyone.

The Second Elder hurriedly bowed to the Blackwater Sect Master and said respectfully:

"It is all thanks to the sect leader's excellent guidance; I dare not take credit for it."

The Blackwater Sect Master nodded, showing no reaction to the Second Elder's compliment. Instead, he addressed the First Elder:

"Elder, what do you think should be done about this?"

The Grand Elder pondered for a moment, then spoke:

"Reporting to the Sect Master, I also agree with the Second Brother's approach. It's best not to confront the White Moon Merchant Guild before we have solid evidence. As for the ten-day agreement, I think it's somewhat inappropriate."

The Blackwater Sect Master smiled enigmatically and gestured for the Grand Elder to continue.

The Grand Elder paused for a moment, then continued:

"Even if the ten-day agreement expires, if Lord Bu Huo does not show up by then, and after showing up alive does not admit that he is an ascended person, our Blackwater Sect will be helpless against him."

The Blackwater Sect Master nodded and said:

"The Elder's words make sense. May I ask what the Elder's insight is?"

The First Elder looked at the Second Elder and then said:

"In my opinion, the key issue now lies in the interference of the White Moon Merchant Guild. We need to find a way to exclude the White Moon Merchant Guild, or secretly clash with them. That way, even if we do have a conflict with the White Moon Merchant Guild, we won't face retaliation from the White Moon Merchant Guild headquarters!"

The Blackwater Sect Master pondered for a moment, then smiled faintly and said to the Grand Elder:

"Elder, you are wise and insightful. Please feel free to suggest any solutions you may have."

The Grand Elder then spoke without hesitation:

"Reporting to the Sect Master, the Stellar Secret Realm will open in half a month, at which time all forces in the Changtang Region will enter it. Given the status of our Blackwater Sect in the Changtang Region, there are very few who can rival us."

The Blackwater Sect Master tapped the table lightly with his finger, his eyes deep in thought. Hearing the Grand Elder pause, he frowned slightly and thought to himself, "This Grand Elder is good in every way, but his way of speaking is always so unfathomable. He deliberately leaves things unsaid, just to test my intelligence and see if I can keep up with his thinking."

The Blackwater Sect Master was very displeased with the Grand Elder's methods, but the Grand Elder was, after all, the strongest fighter in the Blackwater Sect besides the Sect Master, and the three elders were as close as brothers. The Blackwater Sect Master couldn't easily retaliate, so he could only speak up:

"Searching for treasure in secret realms is naturally a matter of life and death. However, the highest level that the Stellar Secret Realm can accommodate is only the Great Luo Golden Immortal. With the strength of the White Moon Merchant Guild, if they have a backup plan, we might end up making things worse."

The Grand Elder calmly said:

"Sect Master, rest assured. As far as I know, the White Moon Merchant Guild branch only has two mid-stage Great Luo Golden Immortals in charge. I am only a late-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal, so I am confident that I can handle it. Moreover, Sect Master is a perfect Great Luo Golden Immortal, and with the Ancestor guarding the secret realm, my Blackwater Sect will be absolutely safe!"

"As for the Lord of Bu Huo City, he is only at the Golden Immortal realm and is not worth worrying about at all. Moreover, those forces that are on good terms with my Blackwater Sect will naturally stand with my Blackwater Sect against our common enemy."

The Blackwater Sect Master nodded, seemingly finding the Grand Elder's method feasible, but still expressed some concerns, saying:

"However, once we enter the secret realm, there is still the Qingyun Sect, which we must be wary of. Moreover, there are bound to be some hidden Grand Luo Golden Immortal experts in the Changtang Domain who will also enter the secret realm at that time."

"It would be a loss if our exploration of this secret realm were affected by someone who is not even sure if they are the person we are looking for."

The Grand Elder took a sip of his immortal tea and said calmly:

"Sect Master, you are overthinking it. If this Lord Bu Huo is truly an ascended being, then when he reveals his identity, I believe no one will stand up for him and offend the Holy Cloud Sect! If not, we can simply send the Third Brother to test him with Shui Wenbin to find out."

"We can go to Shu and Bu Huocheng now and invite them to go to the secret realm together. At that time, the forces that are hostile to us will think that Bu Huocheng is with us, and they will naturally no longer be on good terms with them. We can then notify the forces that are on good terms with us to be on guard against Bu Huocheng at all times!"

Upon hearing this, the Blackwater Sect Master laughed heartily and pointed at the Grand Elder with his finger, saying:

"The Grand Elder truly lives up to his reputation as the strategist of our Blackwater Sect. Since everything is within the Grand Elder's plan, then we shall follow his word."

The Grand Elder smiled modestly, cupped his hands, and said to the Blackwater Sect Master:

"Sect Master is too kind. Please write the letter yourself. I will arrange for it to be sent to various forces. I will also personally go to Bu Huo City to investigate the situation first."

The Blackwater Sect Master nodded in agreement.

...

Outside the forbidden area behind the Blackwater Sect, the Blackwater Sect Master stood respectfully at the entrance. After a while, an old man slowly walked out of the forbidden area. It was none other than the Blackwater Sect Ancestor, the Immortal Lord Hei Yushan!

"Xiaoqiang, didn't I tell you not to disturb my meditation if there's no need?"

Hei Yushan seemed somewhat dissatisfied in his tone, and his words carried a hint of resentment.

Blackwater Sect Master Hei Qiang quickly cupped his hands in greeting and respectfully said:

"Reporting to the Ancestor, the other day your grandson found the Pure Water Immortal Ginseng and came here to present it to you!"

As he spoke, Hei Qiang took out the Pure Water Immortal King Ginseng and presented it with both hands.

With a gentle touch, Hei Yushan sent the Pure Water Immortal King Ginseng into his body as a stream of pure energy, which improved his complexion considerably.

"Is there anything else? Just say it."

"Reporting to the Ancestor, the Stellar Secret Realm will open in half a month. At that time, we request that the Ancestor go there to support our Blackwater Sect!"

Hei Yushan nodded lightly and disappeared from Hei Qiang's sight, leaving behind only a casual remark:

"knew!"

Hei Qiang respectfully bowed to the forbidden area and turned to leave.

...

Outside Bu Huo City, the Grand Elder arrived in person.

Unlike the Second Elder and the others, the First Elder did not shout challenges loudly. Instead, he directly paid the Immortal Crystals and entered Bu Huo City.

The Grand Elder's first stop was the White Moon Merchant Guild.

With the Grand Elder's discerning eye, he could naturally see the extraordinary nature of the White Moon Merchant Guild. Although it was only a branch, it possessed multiple spatial immortal artifacts and various profound formations to protect the White Moon Merchant Guild.

The grandeur of the White Moon Chamber of Commerce branch is in no way inferior to that of the Blackwater Sect, truly befitting its status as a major power in the Central Region.

"Is there anything you need, senior?"

The servant of the White Moon Merchant Guild respectfully addressed the Grand Elder.