After Xue Qi discovered that Ling Tian and the others hadn't gone after the cultivators from the Profound, Eastern Heaven, and other realms as he had hoped, Chi Xue furrowed his brow, then let out a bitter laugh. He knew Ling Tian and the others weren't fools; they wouldn't give them a chance to play the fisherman.
"Will Meng Du and the others go looking for trouble with Ling Tian?" the Jade Devouring Sky Python asked.
Hearing the Jade Devouring Sky Python's question, Chi Xue mused aloud, "No one's a fool. They know that a single realm can't deal with Ling Tian and the others. And even if they could, they wouldn't act rashly, because they know that making a move would just create an opportunity for someone else. Unless all the realms join forces again—but everyone's already left the alliance. There's no way they'll form another one."
"Exactly. Even with our strength, we wouldn't risk our lives fighting Ling Tian and the others. That would only let Meng Du and the others reap the benefits," the Jade Devouring Sky Python said helplessly. "Ling Tian and the others won't take the initiative to pursue anyone, and neither will the other realms. Everyone can only rely on their own ability to pass the Haotian Tower trials."
"Hmph, each to their own ability. I refuse to believe we're any worse than Ling Tian." Chi Xue snorted, a flash of crimson gleaming in his eyes. "We may already have no chance of winning first place in the realm contest, but we have a great chance of gaining ownership of the Haotian Tower. After all, we have a huge advantage when it comes to recovering our strength."
"Exactly." The Jade Devouring Sky Python paused, then continued, "Actually, this works out well. If none of