"We hope your sect can help investigate this matter," Wei Wudao said with a cupped fist salute.

If it were just an ordinary sect, it wouldn't matter, but the Divine Transformation cultivator from the Ghost Nether Sect was Ji Qing's master and very important to them.

"No need to investigate. I did it."

Xu Hei directly took out a recording jade slip and projected the previous scene in front of everyone.

After watching, Wei Wudao's face remained expressionless as he said, "I see, they brought it upon themselves. Farewell!"

He said nothing more and left with the others.

In the sky, Wei Wudao and his companion teleported continuously. Once they were out of the Western Cang Realm, their expressions immediately turned grim.

"Just for a bunch of beasts, he casually slaughtered over a hundred people from the Ghost Nether Sect. This person is clearly provoking us!" Ji Qing said angrily.

If Xu Hei had refused to lift the curse, he could have had an excuse to evade. But by killing the Ghost Nether Sect cultivators, he clearly showed his attitude.

They didn't believe that a Divine Transformation Ancestor like Xu Hei would be bored enough to uphold justice for a bunch of beasts. It was clearly an excuse to show them his displeasure.

Wei Wudao didn't immediately expose him but instead allowed them to investigate, which was already giving them a way out. Yet Xu Hei directly threw the jade slip in their faces.

Wei Wudao's face was as calm as water as he said, "The question now is whether this is Xu Hei's personal attitude or the stance of the Divine Puppet Sect. If it's the former, there's still a chance for cooperation. But if it's the latter, there's no need, and we should proceed with Plan B."

Ji Qing gritted his teeth and said, "No matter what, we must find an opportunity to eliminate Xu Hei. Otherwise, no matter which side we're on, he will always be a major threat!"

"Don't worry, there are plenty of opportunities, and many people want him dead," Wei Wudao said with a sinister look.

…………

Divine Puppet Sect.

After much discussion, it was finally decided to participate in the upcoming trade meeting.

The Blood Refining Sect played their move well, forcing them into the game, leaving them no choice but to accept.

"No matter what tricks the Blood Refining Sect has up their sleeves, we can only agree."

Daoist Sparrow was more serious than ever. "I will bring the Thousand Mechanisms Grand Formation to Moon Star to support you at any time. Although the formation can only exert half its power once it leaves the sect, it's enough to deal with a typical late-stage Divine Transformation cultivator. In the meantime, I'll leave the sect headquarters to Elder Qin and Elder Liu."

Liu Yunjing and Qin Xuanji both cupped their fists and said, "Leave it to us."

With these two guarding the sect, along with the protective formation, they could hold off any intruders until the main force returned.

"I'm not interested in the trade meeting, so I'll stay behind as well," said the bear demon.

"Thank you, Daoist Bear," Daoist Sparrow cupped his fists.

The bear demon was originally a Divine Transformation demonic beast from the far north and had recently joined the Divine Puppet Sect as a guest elder.

In the end, it was decided that Xu Hei and Night Owl would attend the meeting, Daoist Sparrow would go to Moon Star, and the rest would guard the headquarters.

Finally, Daoist Sparrow informed the Sea Star Demon Clan and waited for the time to come.

…………

Xu Hei returned to his cave dwelling and opened a large insect chamber underground to breed the Thousand Illusion Ants.

"The Thousand Illusion Ants are too low in grade. They can handle Elemental Infant stage opponents, but against Divine Transformation stage, they can only delay. Only the Spirit-Eating Ants produced by Bai Zhi can pose a threat to Divine Transformation cultivators," Xu Hei thought to himself.

There were only fifty thousand Spirit-Eating Ants produced by Bai Zhi, with thirty thousand in a dormant state. It was uncertain if they could awaken before the trade meeting.

These dormant Spirit-Eating Ants were gradually developing a brown shell on their bodies, with their tails elongating and a black stinger emerging, possibly indicating a mutation.

Xu Hei consulted the Myriad Insect Record and suddenly discovered a mutated Spirit-Eating Ant that matched the characteristics perfectly.

"Black Needle Ant, one of the most aggressive Spirit-Eating Ants. The black stinger on its tail contains the law of penetration, countering all solid attribute magical treasures, making it a formidable weapon for breaking defenses...

If nurtured with metal element materials, its power can greatly increase..."

Xu Hei's eyes lit up.

After devouring a large number of Thousand Illusion Ants, his Spirit-Eating Ants had begun to mutate into Black Needle Ants.

However, the success rate of mutation was low. If the Black Needle Ants weren't strong enough, they would fail to mutate and die. Xu Hei needed to assist them to improve their survival rate.

Xu Hei immediately sought out Night Owl to help search for materials.

Night Owl didn't delay and used sect resources to find a piece of Geng Essence and a piece of Thunderbolt Mysterious Steel, both of which were materials above the fifth tier.

Originally, these materials were intended for the trade meeting, but since Xu Hei needed them, Night Owl handed them over without hesitation.

Xu Hei immediately crushed the materials and fed them to the comatose Spirit-Eating Ants.

A few days later, Wang Ding delivered a pearl.

"This pearl can detect the location of the owner of the sound transmission talisman, but such a technique to spy on the heavenly secrets should be used only as a last resort," Wang Ding said solemnly.

"I understand. Thank you," Xu Hei said, storing the pearl carefully and expressing his gratitude.

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Unknowingly, the appointed day arrived.

The Ancient Tomb Sect sent three cultivators, including the sect master and his wife, whom they had met before. Additionally, there was a black-faced elder.

Wei Wudao introduced proactively, "This is our sect's Grand Elder, Real Person Black Condor."

"So it's Real Person Black Condor, I've heard much about you!" Night Owl cupped his fists.

"Oh? Why are there only the two of you? Where is your sect master?" Wei Wudao glanced at Xu Hei and Night Owl, curious.

"The sect master has other important matters and couldn't come."

Night Owl casually replied, taking out a Void Ship. He and Xu Hei boarded it and flew into the sky, heading straight for the destination.

Wei Wudao, on the other hand, took out a massive black elephant skeleton. The three of them sat on its back, and the giant elephant stepped into the void, flying into the cosmos alongside the Void Ship.

"So this is the Nether Mammoth mentioned by the Ghost Nether Sect cultivators. It indeed has the aura of a Divine Transformation stage," Xu Hei observed secretly.

After these days of waiting, two thousand of his comatose Spirit-Eating Ants had awakened, eight thousand had died, and twenty thousand remained in slumber.

Although the survival rate wasn't high, those two thousand Black Needle Ants were definitely a major trump card! They were undoubtedly stronger than the twenty thousand before mutation!

If used properly, these two thousand Black Needle Ants could instantly kill a Divine Transformation cultivator.

However, the Black Needle Ants had a flaw: the black stinger on their tails could only be fired once and took a long time to regenerate.

…………

Outside Moon Star, a massive meteorite hovered in space.

The meteorite had a diameter of a thousand miles, with one end carved into a flat surface where a palace was built to serve as a trading venue.

Before long, Xu Hei and Wei Wudao's group landed on the meteorite.

"Haha, welcome, Brother Wei. I apologize for not greeting you from afar!"

A hearty laugh came from a tall, bear-like young man in a blood-red robe, with three crimson marks on his forehead, who flew out of the palace to greet them.

This person was Xiong Yan.

"Daoist Xiong, you're too kind. It's an honor for Wei to be invited by you."

Wei Wudao maintained a calm demeanor, but his face twitched slightly. The other party's warm display was clearly meant to be seen by the Divine Continent Star group.