Announcement from Alchemy Sacred Mountain

The moment this news broke, it stirred everyone—especially those whose power was approaching its peak and urgently needed the map. Patriarch Fenn was just such a person.

When he saw the news, he thought it was Old Venom who had spread it, but in reality it was Yang Han’s handiwork. Sure enough, Yang Han’s move had a huge effect: the Three Palaces and all the major clans, who were originally targeting the Genius Pavilion and Yang Han, now slowly shifted their focus, making the map their top priority.

"What are your thoughts?" Patriarch Fenn looked at the gathered crowd, suppressing his anger and speaking calmly.

"Is this news true or false?" the Ninefold Palace Lord asked suspiciously.

Everyone looked to Patriarch Fenn, since he was the most qualified to speak. After all, the matter of the Fenns capturing Sevenmile Peak’s Third Peak Lord had already been reported by spies. Originally, they hadn’t cared, thinking it was just a feud between the Fenns and Sevenmile Peak.

Who would have thought there was another layer to the situation? Now, everyone’s gaze toward Patriarch Fenn became especially strange.

The Ninefold Palace Lord’s suspicions deepened; he finally understood why Old Venom was willing to injure Patriarch Fenn—it was all for the map.

Seeing everyone looking at him, Patriarch Fenn had no choice but to speak: "That’s right, the news is true. I just learned it from that guy myself, and the map was indeed taken by someone."

With Patriarch Fenn’s words, everyone had a clearer picture in their minds.

"Brother Fenn, I know your clan has been tracking the person who understands your Tyrant Seal Art. Any news?" The Ninefold Palace Lord worried that Patriarch Fenn would pursue the map alone and try to keep it for himself, since everyone knew he was in the Pseudo-Immortal Stage. His question was meant to probe the Fenns’ current situation.

Normally, Patriarch Fenn would have snorted and cursed, but instead he replied, "No news at all—it’s as if he vanished."

"Then is he also skilled at disguises?" After hearing this, it was still the Ninefold Palace Lord who asked suspiciously.

"Yes, that’s right. I heard he impersonated others and even mastered our Fenn Family’s Tyrant Seal Art, so we’ve been trying to catch him—but so far, nothing." Patriarch Fenn sighed.

"Looks like he’s just like Yang Han—both are masters of disguise. Are there really so many disguise arts in the world?" The Ninefold Palace Lord wondered aloud.

"Violet Brother, are you suggesting these two are somehow connected?" The Heaven-Mystic Palace Lord asked, his tone suspicious.

"I’m not sure, but it’s possible. Maybe they use the same method." The Ninefold Palace Lord hesitated before answering.

Everyone fell silent. After all, nobody knew who that person really was, so there was no way to confirm anything. They had no clues to follow.

"Originally, it was our Fenn Family searching, but now that he has the map, we’re willing to join everyone in the hunt. What do you all think?" Patriarch Fenn thought for a moment, then smiled.

Everyone understood what Patriarch Fenn meant—he wanted to leverage their connections. But they knew this was the only way to find the person quickly.

"What about when we catch him?" The Ninefold Palace Lord voiced his opinion.

"Only those in the Pseudo-Immortal Stage can enter the Immortal Realm entrance. If you or anyone from the Three Palaces or other clans reaches the Pseudo-Immortal Stage, you can naturally go in." Patriarch Fenn smiled; after all, he wasn’t greedy for just an entrance—the real issue was who had the ability to enter.

Patriarch Fenn’s words were exactly what everyone wanted to hear, but also what troubled many—after all, there weren’t many at the Pseudo-Immortal Stage.

Even so, it made everyone’s desire burn even hotter.

So the Ninefold Palace Lord suddenly spoke up, "Since that’s the case, there’s nothing for us Three Palaces to hide. Years ago, we also obtained a map—a fragment of the Immortal Realm entrance map—and even invited Old Venom to examine it. I doubt he’s forgotten."

"You have one too?" Patriarch Fenn exclaimed. Not only him, but the other clan leaders were also shocked.

"Yes, there’s nothing to hide now—the situation is what it is. But the map is jointly hidden by the Three Palaces; unless the other fragments are found, it won’t be made public." The Ninefold Palace Lord explained.

Patriarch Fenn nodded in understanding. "Do you know how many fragments there are?"

"From our research, there should be six fragments. The Three Palaces have accumulated two over the years, and now a third has appeared—so there are three left to find." the Ninefold Palace Lord said.

"How do you know there are six?" Patriarch Fenn asked curiously.

"An elder told us." The Ninefold Palace Lord replied without hesitation.