Central Underworld Continent, Ancient Sword Sect.
"I heard a new force has appeared in the eastern region and even repelled the invasion by Wolf Demon and the others?" A young man dressed in fine robes, his gaze sharp as a sword, sat at the head of the Ancient Sword Sect's main hall. He spoke calmly to the dozen or so people below.
"Reporting to the Sect Master, I've already investigated this sect. It's called the Witch God Sect. Its overall strength is extremely weak. Aside from one Monarch, it has only two Divine Lords—not even a single Saint Venerable!"
A cultivator in charge of gathering intelligence answered from below.
"Hmm." The Ancient Sword Sect's Sect Master pondered for a moment, then said, "In that case, we only need to keep a slight eye on this sect."
Clearly, he didn't take it very seriously.
Because Li Yi had concealed the truth, these forces had no real understanding of the Main Body's might.
Therefore, the Star Palace, Ice Emperor City, Soul Taming Demonic Sect, War God Sect, Flying Immortal Mountain, and True Dragon Sect—the first-rate forces of the Underworld Continent—shared the Ancient Sword Sect's attitude and didn't pay much attention to the matter.
This gave Li Yi and the others the opportunity to develop.
Otherwise, even the Main Body would have struggled to deal with the seven great sects joining forces.
Of course, some forces did take the matter seriously, but they were all second- or third-rate forces. Their strongest leaders were, at most, Seven Tribulation Monarchs—or even Saint Venerables—and they posed no obstacle to the Witch God Sect's growth.
Inside a secret chamber in Ancient Witch City, Li Yi sat facing the Main Body.
The Main Body slowly raised a finger and abruptly tapped Li Yi between the brows, instantly