The Dark Serpent Clan Chief knew that his return to consciousness could not be kept secret from the Holy Cloud Sect, but what he did not expect was that the Holy Cloud Sect would arrive so quickly!

It should be noted that although the Nether Serpent Clan Chief has now made up his mind to allow the people of the Holy Cloud Sect to enter the Xuanwu Secret Realm.

However, the Xuan Turtle Clan has not yet responded, and from Xuan Cang's words, it can be heard that the Xuan Turtle Clan is very opposed to the Holy Cloud Sect entering the Xuanwu Secret Realm.

If the Dark Serpent Clan Chief were to express his opinion at this time, and if the Xuan Turtle Clan were to object, it would undoubtedly be pushing the Xuan Turtle Clan into a fire pit!

Therefore, although the Nether Serpent Clan Chief appeared calm on the surface, he was actually extremely anxious, constantly thinking about how he should deal with the people from the Holy Cloud Sect when he met them.

The Holy Envoy of the Holy Cloud Sect arrived without keeping the Nether Serpent Clan Chief waiting long.

Five people from the Holy Cloud Sect came in total. At the head of the group was a middle-aged scholar-like immortal with the strength of an Immortal Lord. The other four were four immortals who looked very young, and their strength was also at the Great Luo Golden Immortal level.

Upon seeing the newcomer, the chieftain of the Nether Serpent Clan quickly went to greet him and began to exchange pleasantries:

"I am so sorry for not being able to greet you properly on the occasion of the arrival of Your Excellency Cui!"

The middle-aged scholar-like immortal smiled faintly. It was clear that this person was the holy envoy sent by the Holy Cloud Sect this time. Since the Dark Serpent Clan had visited once before, the Dark Serpent Clan Chief naturally recognized him.

Envoy Cui smiled faintly, exuding an air of refined elegance, and returned the greeting to the Nether Serpent Clan Chief, saying:

"Having heard that Chief Nether Serpent has recovered, I have come to offer my congratulations."

Although Cui Shengshi spoke respectfully, he bowed slightly when he performed the ceremony, which was quite disrespectful to the Confucian principles of poetry, literature, and etiquette.

However, the Nether Serpent Clan Chief didn't care about these things. The people of the Holy Cloud Sect all had peculiar personalities, and among the other Holy Envoys of the Holy Cloud Sect, this Envoy Cui's attitude was considered quite good.

The Dark Serpent Clan Chief smiled and invited the five members of the Holy Cloud Sect into the Dark Serpent Clan's territory.

Inside the reception hall, Envoy Cui sat in the central seat, while the host, the Chief of the Nether Serpent Clan, sat to the left of Envoy Cui.

"Chief of the Nether Serpent Clan, not only have you fully recovered from your serious injuries, but your strength has also improved considerably! This is truly a cause for celebration!"

Envoy Cui sized up the Nether Serpent Clan Chief and could tell that the Nether Serpent Clan Chief's strength had not increased much after entering the Xuanwu Secret Realm. Envoy Cui was relieved and spoke politely.

The serpent clan chief, with a fawning smile, said to Envoy Cui:

"I was lucky to survive in the secret realm. I hope you'll forgive my poor performance, Envoy Cui."

Envoy Cui smiled and, without further ado, went straight to the point:

"To be honest, Chief Nether Serpent, I came here once some time ago. However, at that time, Chief Nether Serpent was still seriously injured and had not yet recovered, so we were unable to meet. This time, in addition to congratulating Chief Nether Serpent on his recovery, I have something else to tell him."

The Nether Serpent Clan Chief's heart skipped a beat, knowing that the Holy Envoy Cui was about to make a request. His mind raced as he considered a countermeasure, but he said aloud:

"You're too kind, Envoy Cui. Whatever your orders, Envoy Cui, my Nether Serpent Clan will obey your command!"

Envoy Cui's smile remained unchanged as he continued:

"I received a message from the sect leader, who stated that he holds the Xuanwu Divine Beast in the highest esteem and therefore wishes us to enter the Xuanwu Divine Beast's secret realm to pay homage to it and express our respect."

The Nether Serpent Clan Chief felt bitter upon hearing Cui Shengshi's words, but he said aloud:

"It is truly a blessing for our ancestors that the Holy Ancestor remembers them. But how could we possibly trouble Holy Envoy Cui?"

Envoy Cui's smile subtly changed; though still smiling, it now carried a chilling undertone. Envoy Cui continued:

"Does the Nether Serpent Clan Chief mean that he doesn't want us to go to the Xuanwu Secret Realm to pay homage to the Xuanwu Divine Beast?"

The Nether Serpent Clan Chief felt a slight jolt in his heart. If he refused the Holy Cloud Sect at this moment, there would be no room for reconciliation.

However, if they rashly agreed, they might put the Xuan Turtle Clan in an unjust position. The Dark Serpent Clan Chief's face was conflicted.

Envoy Cui was not in a hurry. He simply picked up the immortal tea in front of him and savored its fragrance and sweetness while watching the Nether Serpent Clan Chief with a leisurely air.

The Nether Serpent Clan Chief hesitated, glancing frequently at Envoy Cui and the other four members of the Holy Cloud Sect.

The four young men from the Holy Cloud Sect were indeed completely absorbed in their own thoughts, showing no emotion whatsoever.

Envoy Cui put down the immortal tea and spoke again:

"Clan Chief Nether Serpent, please rest assured. This time, our pilgrimage to the Xuanwu Divine Beast is merely a matter of me, accompanied by my four incompetent disciples. I hope this won't put you in too much of a predicament?"

The Dark Serpent Clan Chief sighed. The situation was beyond his control, so he made up his mind and addressed Envoy Cui:

"Saint Cui, you flatter me. It is an honor for my Nether Serpent Clan and the Black Tortoise Clan that the Holy Sect is able to go to the Xuanwu Secret Realm. I welcome them. However..."

Upon hearing the Dark Serpent Clan Chief's agreement, Envoy Cui smiled, interrupting the Clan Chief's next words, and said:

"Then we thank Chief Nether Serpent for his kindness. We'll take our leave now. I still need to head to the Xuanwu Clan's territory. I suppose Chief Xuangui will be waking up soon. Hahaha!"

Cui Shengshi let out a licentious laugh, which was somewhat inconsistent with his refined demeanor. Without waiting for the Nether Serpent Clan Chief to make any statement, Cui Shengshi left gracefully with his four disciples.

Seeing the five members of the Holy Cloud Sect leave, the Nether Serpent Clan Chief felt extremely bitter.

Originally, the Nether Serpent Clan Chief planned to use the excuse that the Black Tortoise Clan Chief was still unconscious to appease the Envoy Cui and his companions. He reasoned that since he had already made his stance clear, the Envoy Cui would not be too troubled.

Then I can personally persuade the Xuan Turtle Clan Chief, and this matter can be resolved perfectly.

However, to the surprise of the Nether Serpent Clan Chief, this Envoy Cui was completely unpredictable, interrupting him after he had only spoken halfway through his sentence.

Now, he simply took his leave, and none of the excuses he had prepared were put to use!

What's most infuriating is that by just stating his position, he has inadvertently put the Xuan Turtle Clan in the spotlight.

If the people from the Holy Cloud Sect arrive at the Xuan Turtle Clan and immediately say that the Nether Serpent Clan has already agreed, then no matter what the outcome, how should they face the Xuan Turtle Clan?

However, since the deed had already been done, the Nether Serpent Clan Chief would not sit idly by and immediately used a secret technique to contact Elder Nether Power.

We hope to inform the Xuan Turtle Clan first, so that they can be prepared in advance!

After all that happened last night, the Nether Serpent Clan Chief sighed deeply, his eyes dim, and muttered to himself:

"If our ancestors knew how disappointing we, their descendants, are, they would be very disappointed!"