Several hours later, Ling Tian and the others spotted the first newcomer, then a second and a third, until more than ten had appeared. Just as Ling Tian had predicted, they converged from all directions, surrounding Ling Tian and his companions.
These ten-odd people had formidable auras. The weakest among them was already at the mid-stage of the Nine Heavens Profound Immortal realm, and three or four had even reached the late stage, just like Fairy Meng Shang.
"Tsk, tsk. These people are incredibly strong. Even the weakest among them probably isn't inferior to Blood Wolf." Feeling their auras, a glint flickered in Fairy Meng Shang's eyes. "A few of them aren't much weaker than us, Ling Tian. They'll make worthy opponents. And just like us, they've all cultivated their hearts."
Ling Tian and the others had once thought that cultivating the heart was unique to their realm. Now that they'd discovered these people had done so as well, they weren't exactly shocked, but their expressions grew more serious. After all, they'd lost one of their greatest advantages.
Ling Tian shot Fairy Meng Shang a sidelong glance. When she stuck out her tongue and fell silent, he pondered for a moment. "As expected, these people are a vanguard just like us, and they're extremely strong. Their auras are no weaker than what we've revealed. Su Ying, Brother Wen Jian, what do you think?"
"Brother Yuan, they've got humans, demons, and devils among them, and they're keeping some distance from one another. Most of them look wary. It seems they aren't from the same realm." Su Ying mused, her expression turning grave. "That means they've already formed an alliance, and it includes at least three realms. It'll be difficult for us to ally with them."
"Exactly. The more realms in an