The most important thing was that there were only four saints in the Tai Xuan Alliance.
One for each pit, there simply wasn't any leeway for them to take action.
Moreover, these four were saints completely bound to the fate of their nation, wishing to intervene, yet not as free to do so as the true holy realm great powers.
Even though being in charge of the fate of a nation made a saint stronger.
"Quickly check what has happened in Tianyuan City!"
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In the Ten Directions Island Domain, the Tianyuan Territory,
while the great power users of the surrounding island domains suddenly felt their hearts palpitate, the sky-opening giant hand with black fur had already reached down.
The vast territory of Tianyuan City, its entire defense circle under the hand, looked no more than a beautifully carved but tiny Lego block, which could be crushed with a flip of the palm.
Even before the Earthly Heaven, the majestic angelic figure seemed minuscule under the black-furred giant hand.