The Qi Fortune of the Quicksand Sect accumulated very quickly, but just as the Quicksand Immortal Monarch was preparing to break through to become an Immortal King, he suddenly felt a strong sense of crisis in his heart, as if something was watching him.

At this very moment, within the forbidden grounds of the Quicksand Sect.

The Quicksand Immortal Monarch sat cross-legged, floating above the Immortal Pool where Immortal Aura had liquefied. The Immortal Aura above the pool was swirling like a dream or illusion.

The Quicksand Immortal Monarch abruptly opened his eyes, a look of terror on his face. Clutching his chest, he muttered to himself in confusion, "What's going on? Why has the Quicksand Sect's Qi Fortune suddenly dropped significantly?"

He had just been preparing to attempt a breakthrough when suddenly the Sect's Qi Fortune plummeted. Fortunately, he didn't break through directly. If he had, he might have suffered backlash from the Sect's Qi Fortune, leading to failure in his breakthrough.

Even if failing to break through was not crucial, the backlash caused by the sudden downturn in Sect Qi Fortune could potentially render him crippled.

Thinking about this, beads of cold sweat appeared on the Quicksand Immortal Monarch's forehead.

After regaining his composure, the Quicksand Immortal Monarch suddenly felt like he was being watched and had the feeling that something or someone was staring at him.

The Quicksand Immortal Monarch didn't dwell on it. Compared to the feeling of being watched, he was more eager to understand why the Quicksand Sect's Qi Fortune had dropped so quickly.

Could it be that the Thunder Serpent Sect reneged and took back all the cities they had given?

Thinking of this possibility, the Quicksand Immortal Monarch immediately sent a message to Zeyang Immortal Monarch, summoning him to the forbidden area.

Zeyang Immortal Monarch, seeing the pale face of the Quicksand Immortal Monarch, was momentarily stunned and hurriedly asked, "Sect Master, are you alright?"

Just a few days ago, their Sect Master said he would be in seclusion to assault the Immortal King Realm. Now, within just a few days, their Sect Master was summoning him to the forbidden area, clearly indicating something had happened.

In that moment, Zeyang Immortal Monarch felt concerned.

The Quicksand Immortal Monarch said, "I'm fine. You should send someone to investigate if something has recently occurred in the Quicksand Sect, as the Sect's Qi Fortune has suddenly plummeted."

Hearing this, Zeyang Immortal Monarch breathed a sigh of relief. As long as their Sect Master wasn't experiencing a breakthrough failure, joining the Thunder Serpent Sect wouldn't have diminished their status.

Zeyang Immortal Monarch said, "I will investigate right away."

With those words, Zeyang Immortal Monarch's body turned into a stream of light and left the forbidden area.

After half a month of investigation by Zeyang Immortal Monarch, he did not discover any issues.

Quicksand Sect, Meeting Hall.

The Quicksand Immortal Monarch sat above the hall, listening to Zeyang Immortal Monarch's report below, with a look of bewilderment on his face.

"You mean there's been no anomaly in the Quicksand Sect recently?"

The Quicksand Immortal Monarch frowned deeply. If nothing occurred, why would the Quicksand Sect's Qi Fortune suddenly decline so significantly?

At first, he thought that the Thunder Serpent Sect had reneged, regretted their decision, and took back the cities, which caused the sudden drop in the Quicksand Sect's Qi Fortune. However, Zeyang Immortal Monarch told him not only did the Thunder Serpent Sect not take back the cities, but they also gave away additional cities.

In this situation, it would be expected that the Qi Fortune should have increased; why would it suddenly decrease?

Could it be...

The Quicksand Immortal Monarch suddenly thought of something, his expression turned grave.

Qi Fortune of the Sect is not only affected by the internal dynamics but also by external influences.

If nothing happened internally within the Quicksand Sect, this proves it's the external environment of the Quicksand Sect that has changed, potentially leading to a crisis, hence the decline in Qi Fortune.

Has something occurred externally? Could it be that the Mysterious Moon Palace has noticed the Quicksand Sect's minor actions?

Thinking of this possibility, the Quicksand Immortal Monarch's face turned even more serious. He'd been feeling watched for the past few days, initially believing it to be an illusion, not paying it much mind.

But now, it seems that this might not be an illusion; the Mysterious Moon Palace might indeed have their eyes on him.

Thinking about this possibility instilled some panic within the Quicksand Immortal Monarch. Since he hasn't broken through to become an Immortal King yet, if the Mysterious Moon Palace decided to attack now, it wouldn't be long before the Quicksand Sect would be wiped out.

That being said, if their small actions had indeed been discovered, and the Mysterious Moon Palace knew of their betrayal, the Palace would have already sent forces to attack. Since they haven't made any moves, it suggests that the Mysterious Moon Palace is merely suspicious and lacks concrete evidence.

After all, they are an affiliated sect of the Mysterious Moon Palace and even willingly offered allegiance. The Mysterious Moon Palace wouldn't act without evidence; doing so would make other affiliated sects see the Palace as being too tyrannical.

Today they might destroy the Quicksand Sect without evidence, and tomorrow they might obliterate others they dislike without evidence.

Since the Mysterious Moon Palace is an external sect, they would consider the consequences before making any moves. Too much dissatisfaction from affiliated forces, inevitably driving them to the Thunder Serpent Sect, would not bode well for the Mysterious Moon Palace.

With this thought, the Quicksand Immortal Monarch felt a bit relieved. They just needed to buy time to prevent the Mysterious Moon Palace from finding evidence of their betrayal while hastening his breakthrough to the Immortal King Realm.

Once he becomes an Immortal King, the Mysterious Moon Palace would be powerless against him.

The Quicksand Immortal Monarch was unaware that Mysterious Moon Palace had already birthed an Immortal Venerate. In his view, even if he becomes an Immortal King, even if he's not as powerful as the two Immortal Kings of the Mysterious Moon Palace, he could still hold out until Thunder Serpent Immortal King intervenes.

Thinking this, the Quicksand Immortal Monarch immediately told Zeyang Immortal Monarch, "You are to visit the Thunder Serpent Sect again and have them give us more cities."

Hearing this, Zeyang Immortal Monarch paused.

The Thunder Serpent Sect had already given them over a dozen cities. It should be noted these cities are not mere Mortal Cities; they are cities imbued with Immortal Aura. Demanding more might agitate the Thunder Serpent Immortal King.

Seeing Zeyang Immortal Monarch's hesitation, the Quicksand Immortal Monarch understood his concerns, "If the Thunder Serpent Immortal King inquires, tell him that our minor actions have been noticed by the Mysterious Moon Palace. I must achieve a breakthrough to the Immortal King Realm before the Mysterious Moon Palace finds evidence."

Zeyang Immortal Monarch said, "I understand."

With those words, Zeyang Immortal Monarch's body transformed into a stream of light and left the hall.

...

Southern Domain, Heavenly Splendor Hall.

Within the magnificent golden palace stretching a hundred zhang, Wuya Immortal Venerate looked down at the tiny figures below, a trace of displeasure in his eyes.

"So many years have passed, and you haven't found a single clue of him?"

Upon hearing Wuya Immortal Venerate's voice, which resembled a resonant bell, Qingyun Immortal King felt as though a heavy punch hit his chest. He struggled against the formless pressure released by Wuya Immortal Venerate and said, "Honorable One, perhaps they have already left the Southern Domain..."

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