"City Lord!" Ao Tong, Ao Sheng, and the others had pulled away from the chaotic battle. When they saw the eight Heavenly Immortal-level crocodiles, led by the Crocodile Demon chieftain, their astonishment was plain. They bowed to Lu Xiaotian with sincere admiration.
The expedition to Crocodile Demon Pool had been almost entirely Lu Xiaotian's effort: he had drawn out the Green-Armored Demon Crocodile army single-handedly. The four of them had contributed a great deal, too, but it had seemed more like Lu Xiaotian was guiding their cultivation. They had held back part of the crocodiles' forces, including two Heavenly Immortal-level ones.
Yet they had needed Lu Xiaotian's help from time to time. Without it, they would have been gravely wounded or even killed on the way back.
Over the course of the journey, they had witnessed Lu Xiaotian kill or injure more than a dozen Heavenly Immortal-level Demonic Beasts in the chaos, including the Crocodile Demon chieftain.
His terrifying strength left Ao Tong and the others in awe. They had all cultivated to the Heavenly Immortal level, yet by comparison, Lu Xiaotian seemed more like a Golden Immortal. He was on a completely different level from them.
"Now that this battle is over, take the time to reflect on what you've learned. Don't waste it." Lu Xiaotian waved them off. The four nodded in understanding, then moved aside and sat cross-legged. The cultivation methods Lu Xiaotian had taught them were tailored to each of their cultivation levels and aptitudes. They had already made clear progress, and the battle had given them even deeper insights. They truly needed time to consolidate them.
It was not only Ao Tong and the others who had benefited. Lu Xiaotian had gained a great deal from the battle as well. But at his current level,