Meanwhile, in the Nether Underworld.
Qin Mu naturally sensed Haotian's breakthrough as well.
"A Sub-Saint?"
He muttered softly, the corners of his mouth lifting into a meaningful smile.
"Haotian really doesn't know when to quit!"
"He actually conspired with Venerable Yuanshi and the Two Saints of the Western Teachings."
"Does he not know that Venerable Yuanshi and I are mortal enemies?"
Qin Mu muttered to himself.
When he had seen Venerable Yuanshi leave the Heavenly Realm with Haotian and the others, he had already guessed that Haotian and the other Immortals and Gods of the Heavenly Court were likely planning to defect.
As it turned out, things unfolded just as Qin Mu had expected.
Venerable Yuanshi and the Two Saints of the Western Teachings had selected a spot in the Western Realm, carved out a space, and established the Western Heavenly Court.
Then they pushed Haotian into the spotlight, having him announce to the Primordial Wilderness that he was the ruler of the Western Heavenly Court.
"Truly... wishful thinking!"
"Does Haotian think that being nothing more than a Dao Ancestor's attendant boy means he can negotiate with Saints as an equal?"
"He has no idea that, in Yuanshi's and the Two Saints of the Western Teachings' eyes, he's nothing but a puppet."
As he spoke, Qin Mu slowly rose to his feet and stretched his limbs.
"Ever since the battle in the Western Sea, I've been cultivating in the Underworld."
"Now it's time to go out for a look."
"Maybe I'll even pick up a Red Packet or something!"
With that thought, Qin Mu flashed away, vanishing from the Nether Underworld.
When he reappeared, he was already outside.
As soon as Qin Mu appeared in the Primordial Wilderness, he drew the attention of numerous powerful figures.
After all, the Heavenly