Outside the Vortex Secret Realm, some Devil Race Supremes who had gotten wind of the news hurried over, transmitting their voices to one another.
"That Azure Lotus Sword Sovereign is far too arrogant. Hmph, let's see how he escapes this time."
The speaker was the Devil Race Legendary Supreme, Giant Demon Sovereign. The Giant Demon Sovereign had been feeling utterly stifled over the past twenty thousand years, having been "taught a lesson" by Ye Chen and the First Demon Lord in succession. Especially the time Ye Chen had "taught him a lesson"—he had nearly lost his life. Had Ye Chen not come as a projected avatar, and had the Demon Saint Galuo not casually destroyed that projected avatar, he would certainly have died. This had left him deeply resentful of Ye Chen, yet with his strength, he simply had no way to take revenge and could only nurse his hatred. This time was undoubtedly a perfect opportunity.
"With the Demon Saint acting personally, no one can save him."
Heaven Demon Sovereign nodded inwardly. By now, he was not even the third-ranking figure within the Devil Race. Both Giant Demon Sovereign and the First Demon Lord had surpassed him. Seeing Ye Chen, who had once been no more than an ant in his eyes, become someone he had to look up to, he could not help but feel somewhat sentimental—and jealous.
More and more Devil Race Supremes arrived, and the First Demon Lord came as well. Among everyone present, only he had truly fought Ye Chen, making him the one who understood Ye Chen best. Yet when he learned that the Demon Saint Galuo was personally dealing with Ye Chen, he still could not help frowning. Ye Chen was absolutely the greatest rival of his life. He had never truly gained