"Since the Alliance Hierarch Assembly is about to begin, I should discuss with Dongfang Qing how to achieve the position of Alliance Hierarch."

"First, consult with Dongfang Qing, and then discuss it with the other Peak Masters."

"As the Alliance Hierarch Selection Assembly is about to start, other sects will surely take action."

As he pondered this, he arrived at the pavilion where Dongfang Qing resided.

Dongfang Qing was sitting cross-legged on a chessboard, savoring a cup of tea, with a faint expression of happiness on his face.

He had speculated that many things would happen in the coming days.

However, today was uneventful, and no troubles came to him, which naturally delighted him.

At this moment, Wang Ye appeared in his vision.

Seeing Wang Ye arrive, Dongfang Qing knew there was something to be done, as he was initially planning to practice his cultivation technique today to enhance his strength.

It seems the cultivation practice must be postponed.

"What brings you to me, Sect Master?"

Dongfang Qing put down his teacup and inquired.

"It’s such a beautiful spring day, with the grass growing and birds flying. I want to go for a walk with you."

Wang Ye said with a calm demeanor.

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Qing’s deep-set eyes quickly rotated, the corners of his mouth showing a hint of skepticism.

"On such a nice day, why would the Sect Master come looking for me for a walk? You should go with Master Xia or Master Zi Lan!"

"There must be another reason for your visit, Sect Master."

Wang Ye froze for a moment, spreading his hand open, realizing that Dongfang Qing was indeed a confidant who could see through his thoughts.

"That’s right, I do have something to discuss with you. Today, I received an invitation from Li Tiange to attend the Alliance Hierarch Selection Assembly at Blackwater Palace in fifteen days."

Wang Ye revealed his motive.

After speaking, his expression also turned serious. How challenging it is to become the Alliance Hierarch of the Blackwater Alliance!

"The Alliance Hierarch Selection Assembly has been moved up? Does the Sect Master have any chance of becoming the new Alliance Hierarch, and when will you depart for the Blackwater Secret Realm?"

Dongfang Qing inquired.

When participating in the assembly, one must assess their strength and gauge the strength of their competitors, for knowing oneself and the enemy leads to victory in every battle.

Hearing this, Wang Ye fell into deep thought.

He leaned back on a Spirit Jade Chair, weighing those who could match him.

"In the Blackwater Secret Realm, the visible experts are only a few, such as the top ten Elders of Qingyun Sect, whose strength cannot be underestimated, not to mention Meisha, the Sect Leader of the Xiong Ying Sect, and the Sect Leader of Shengfa Sect, among others."

"I have heard that the Sect Leader of the Divine Dragon Sect, Ye Guangyu, is also quite formidable, although he is elusive, so he likely won’t attend the Alliance Hierarch Selection Assembly!"

"Then, there are some Demon Beasts sects whose strength is also formidable and will be formidable enemies at that time."

"Of course, there’s another possibility: experts from other worlds suddenly arriving at our Blackwater Secret Realm."

After a careful analysis, Wang Ye still didn’t have absolute confidence in victory.

Unexpectedly, there still is a chance to become the new Alliance Hierarch.

Hearing this, Dongfang Qing smiled without comment.

"It’s not particularly difficult for the Sect Master to become the Alliance Hierarch of Blackwater Secret Realm."

At this point, Dongfang Qing’s face took on a mysterious hue.

"The Sect Master just needs to establish a good relationship with the Divine Dragon Sect."

Upon hearing this, Wang Ye was puzzled about how becoming the Alliance Hierarch of the Blackwater Secret Realm relates to the Divine Dragon Sect.

"Dongfang Qing, tell me, how does establishing a good relationship with the Divine Dragon Sect lead to becoming the Alliance Hierarch?"

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Qing’s memory drifted back to the Alliance Hierarch Selection Assembly a thousand years ago.

On that day, the weather over Blackwater Palace was originally clear, the sky as blue as a windless sea.

Qin Tianba and Wang Donghai engaged in a final showdown.

Wang Donghai practiced fire-based cultivation techniques, while Qin Tianba practiced water-based techniques.

Naturally, such weather was very unfavorable for Qin Tianba.

Sure enough, in less than a moment of fighting between Qin Tianba and Wang Donghai, Qin Tianba was almost defeated.

At that moment, the weather changed dramatically, with a great wind rising over Blackwater Square, and the skies suddenly turned gloomy.

Soon after, a heavy downpour came pouring down.

The ground was flooded with three feet of water.

Countless spectators watched the final battle in the pouring rain, soaked to the skin.

Wang Donghai’s fire-based cultivation techniques struggled to unleash their power under the deluge.

But Qin Tianba seemed divinely aided, quickly using Blackwater Divine Technique to defeat Wang Donghai.

Seeing this, Wang Donghai howled towards the sky.

"I, Wang Donghai, have reigned supreme across the seas, undefeated in hundreds of battles. My failure today is not due to lack of strength, but because the heavens conspire against me."

With these words, he fell heavily into the pool of water.

Dongfang Qing finished recalling those scenes.

Upon hearing this, Wang Ye felt as if he were experiencing it firsthand: Wang Donghai falling into the water, the blood he spat forming a blood-colored lotus in the rainwater.

"It seems Qin Tianba was aided by the heavens."

Wang Ye said lightly.

There is wind, fire, thunder, and lightning in the heavens.

Although anomalies in nature are minor external conditions, they can sometimes determine the outcome of a battle.

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Qing continued.

"The Divine Dragon Sect possesses the ability to control the wind, fire, thunder, and lightning between heaven and earth. Thus, if the Sect Master can gain the support of the Divine Dragon Sect, achieving victory would not be difficult."

"However, establishing a good relationship with the Divine Dragon Sect is very difficult."

Indeed, the Divine Dragon Sect is a reclusive sect, never interfering in worldly affairs.

Ye Guangyu is detached from fame and wealth, uninvolved with the world, so establishing a good relationship with someone like that is very difficult.

Dongfang Qing was a bit pained.

But Wang Ye remained calm.

"Rest assured, Brother Dongfang, I will definitely establish a good relationship with the Divine Dragon Sect. Could you arrange a meeting for me with the Sect Leader of the Divine Dragon Sect?"

"Sect Master, I have a friend in the Divine Dragon Sect, her name is Ye Ying, and she is the Sect Leader’s sister. It’s not difficult for the Sect Master to meet Ye Guangyu; the challenge lies in convincing him to support you."

Dongfang Qing said slowly.

Upon hearing this, Wang Ye was a bit surprised, as Dongfang Qing seemed to have many connections.

He even knew Ye Ying of the Divine Dragon Sect.

"In that case, arrange a time to meet Ye Guangyu."

"Alright!"

After discussing this matter, Wang Ye turned and left.

Dongfang Qing also went to the Eight-Layered Demon Tower to contact Ye Ying.

An hour later, Dongfang Qing arrived by the riverbed under the Eight-Layered Demon Tower.

As the saying goes, when the water is green, it’s deep.

Dongfang Qing often fished here in the past and unintentionally met Ye Ying.

"How has Fellow Daoist Ye Ying been lately?"

Wang Ye looked at the lush green water surface and inquired.

At this moment, the water surface suddenly parted, and a woman in a colorful dragon-scale long dress emerged from the water.

The woman’s cheeks bore fine colorful scales, and she was an exceptionally rare beauty. Her mesmerizing curves caused one’s blood to surge at a glance.

However, Ye Ying’s expression was rather cold at the moment, as if she no longer recognized Dongfang Qing.

After a long while, she finally recalled who the person in front of her was.

"Long time no see, Dongfang Qing. I heard you’ve become the Zuo Sect Leader of Tianyong Mountain. After rising in rank, you’ve forgotten about me, your friend."

There was a hint of reproach in Ye Ying’s tone.