The attacks against the Eternal Sacred Land's outer perimeter were growing increasingly fierce.
This time was different from the previous rebellion. The forces assaulting the Eternal Sacred Land were not numerous, but every single one of them was an elite — top-tier cultivators who had escaped from the Infinite Prison. Their combat experience was vast, and their fighting strength was formidable.
Under these circumstances, the defensive pressure on the Eternal Sacred Land was actually greater than last time.
Most critically, this time around, not even the Grand Sacred Master was in the Sacred Land, let alone the Sacred Ancestor.
Divine Sovereign Jia Ye's cold splash of water had dampened the mood even further.
Only Yan Qingsang seemed somewhat unconvinced, muttering, "The Sacred Land's main force will definitely rush back. As long as they return, the crisis will naturally be resolved."
"Heh, rush back? First of all, what advantage does so-called main force from the Genius Grand Tournament have against two divine-path powerhouses? Besides, that old scoundrel Guangdu plans everything carefully before acting — you think he wouldn't have contingencies to pin down the people at the Genius Grand Tournament?"
"I'm not trying to jinx anything, but the Ten Great Sacred Lands are in serious trouble this time. I don't know where the Genius Grand Tournament is being held. But as long as that old bastard Guangdu finds out the location, he has plenty of ways to keep them tied down there. He might even make sure they can never come back!"
When it came to raw strength, that old scoundrel Guangdu was indeed extremely powerful. Even Divine Sovereign Jia Ye had to admit that much.
So Jia Ye saw absolutely no hope of the Ten Great Sacred Lands turning this around.
Yan Qingsang, however, said, "I don't know about the other Sacred Lands, but Jiang Chen will definitely make it back. He never lets anyone down."
Huang'er also spoke up: "Brother Chen will return safely. I'm sure of it."
This time, Divine Sovereign Jia Ye did not argue. He smiled faintly. "That boy Jiang Chen is indeed no ordinary person. If given enough time to grow, even that old scoundrel Guangdu might have to steer clear of him in the future. It's precisely because he's so outstanding that I hope he won't catch Guangdu's attention too soon. Otherwise, I'm not certain that old bastard would give him the time to grow."
His implication was that he was somewhat worried for Jiang Chen. After all, Divine Sovereign Jia Ye knew Guangdu's character all too well.
Guangdu was the type of ruthless schemer with boundless ambition who would absolutely tolerate no rival sleeping within striking distance of his throne.
Two tigers could not share the same mountain.
Although Jiang Chen was still a young cub, whether Guangdu would allow him to grow was very much an open question.
Of course, on a personal level, Divine Sovereign Jia Ye naturally hoped that Jiang Chen would be able to grow and mature without hindrance. After all, Jiang Chen was the prospective grandson-in-law he had taken a liking to.
"Enough. Regardless of whether Jiang Chen can make it back, or when he might return — Huang'er, you are coming with me. Yan Qianfan, you are coming with me as well. I have no intention of losing my granddaughter, nor do I want my daughter to lose the man she loves. As for the rest of you, do whatever you like."
Divine Sovereign Jia Ye had never held the Yan family in high regard. Otherwise, he would not have obliterated them outright during the last incident.
As for Yan Wanjun, he was ultimately family by marriage — the father of his son-in-law — so Jia Ye had shown restraint.
After finishing his statement, Jia Ye noticed Huang'er was unmoved and was about to use force. At that very moment, a thunderous roar tore through the void.
Then a deep voice boomed: "An Jia Ye, I hear you've been flaunting your power here. Our master has sent the two of us brothers to meet you. If you've got the guts, come out and face us."