The only explanation for this situation was that the newcomer's cultivation was unfathomably profound. Even if he had not reached the level of an Immortal Lord, he would still be difficult for them to deal with.
The situation in the field had reached a delicate balance. The arrival of any third party could cause one side or the other to lose.
Perhaps the Jade-Bone Demon and the White Marsh Demon Emperor were too heavily wounded to influence the situation much. Still, beings of their caliber were enough to tip the balance.
The appearance of this mysterious aura naturally made everyone present extremely tense.
In truth, Lu Xiaotian was rather conflicted. By rights, Immortal Lord Shi Jing was undoubtedly his sworn enemy. One of his main reasons for entering the Ancient Buddha Secret Realm was to capture and kill Lu Xiaotian.
It might be a good idea for Lu Xiaotian to join forces with the Dharma King of the Nine-Turn Dragon Seal and kill him.
Even if they could not kill him, seriously wounding him would be good. As for the odds of the Demon Monk Rongyuan and the others escaping with their lives, they were pitifully low.
But now, the Dharma King of the Nine-Turn Dragon Seal was only outwardly cordial with him. The other man clearly had grand designs of his own. Even if Lu Xiaotian helped him, that fellow would not be grateful after defeating Immortal Lord Shi Jing. Once he had his hands free, he would still come after Lu Xiaotian. Falling into the Dharma King's hands might not be any better than falling into the hands of the Jade Profound Heavenly Court.
But if he helped Immortal Lord Shi Jing, he would not fare any better if the other man won. And Lu Xiaotian was not