The moment those words were spoken, beneath the reflection of sword light that filled the sky, the heavy stones weighing on everyone's hearts finally dropped.
That's right...
The Alliance's recent actions had been abnormal, disturbances at the borders of the Heavenly Domain had been frequent, and even a giant like the Universal Sword Tomb had received requests for aid.
That alone showed just how hollowed out its interior had become!
Besides, if the Alliance truly had strength to spare, how could it have allowed them to keep jumping about here and there for so long without taking action?
In other words, Ye Li was now nothing more than a lone army fighting alone!
Retreating would only feed his arrogance. Only by beating him until it hurt could they preserve themselves!
Though the Jade Dragon Divine Dynasty was powerful, it still could not compare to the combined forces of so many divine kingdoms. Moreover, an unrivaled Venerable Lord of the Universal Sword Tomb was stationed here...
"Venerable Lord, you are wise! We are willing to heed your command!"
"Indeed! If Ye Li dares to come, we will make sure he never returns!!"
The representatives clasped their fists one after another. The panic on their faces had vanished, and their voices shook the heavens in unison!
Only the Blue Robe Swordsman remained.
As he turned to look toward the horizon, a trace of imperceptible gloom flashed through the depths of his eyes.
Yet that gloom was swiftly swallowed by the Supreme Treasure that was nearly within his grasp.
Wealth and honor were sought amid danger.
For that thing, this gamble... was worth it!!
"Everyone..."
He gathered his thoughts and was just about to speak again, to completely stabilize this so-called temporary alliance.
However, in the very next moment.
There was no warning,