Though he knew Ling Tian was quite powerful, and that Lingxiao Pavilion had a few Heavenly Lord-level experts guarding it, Chi Xue had great confidence in his own people. In his mind, bringing nearly thirty experts was more than enough to wipe them out.
And so, Chi Xue and the others rushed toward Thundercloud Gorge at top speed, arriving long before Mo Fei and his group.
Although Chi Xue and the others had concealed their auras, Ling Tian's side had received word in advance and made preparations. With the Profound Ice Celestial Silkworm Race's far-seeing pupils and Po Qiong's auxiliary detection, spotting Chi Xue's group ahead of time was not difficult.
Thus, the moment Chi Xue and the others reached the outskirts of Thundercloud Gorge, Ling Tian's group sensed them.
By then, the lower-ranked cultivators of Lingxiao Pavilion had already withdrawn. Those who remained were the cream of the crop. Following Ling Tian's instructions, they formed a battle formation and prepared to meet the enemy.
Seeing not a single person outside Thundercloud Gorge, Chi Xue and the others paused in surprise. Xue Li muttered, "Why is no one here? Could they really have abandoned the home they spent countless years building?"
"With Ling Tian's nerve, it's possible he would do something like that," Chi Xue murmured. He sensed the area, then shook his head. "But there are plenty of people inside Thundercloud Gorge—at least tens of thousands. They're all hiding. Heh, looks like they already know we're coming."
"Heh, hiding in their own lair and using their protective formation to stop us? Do they think too little of our strength?" Xue Teng said. His blood-red eyes pierced through the protective formation.
"Uncle Teng, don't underestimate Ling Tian. He's highly skilled in formations and restrictions. I've experienced it firsthand." Chi Xue's