After learning of Blood Fire's physical condition through Poqiong, Ling Tian felt murderous intent rise in his heart. After all, the two sides were already locked in a life-and-death feud. If they didn't kill him, the Lingxiao Pavilion would never know another peaceful day. But then he learned that several others in the Heaven Realm were also in seclusion like Blood Fire, and they were very likely Godly Beings as well.
If he were facing just one weakened Godly Being, he was confident he could deal with him. But if there were several, he had no confidence at all. If that turned out to be the case, he would have to make other plans, so he tried to sound Blood Fire out.
"Heh, you brat sure are cocky. My condition may be poor, but why would I need my fellow disciples' help to kill you?" Blood Fire sneered, his tone brimming with confidence.
"That may not be the case. I think those seniors aren't in good shape either," Ling Tian continued, trying to sound him out. "Or perhaps they're in even worse shape than you, Senior, and can't leave seclusion for a while."
"They can leave seclusion, actually..." Blood Fire stopped halfway through, then let out a strange laugh. "Heh, you sly brat. You were trying to trick me into revealing something! You're powerful, and you've got a sharp mind. No wonder you led North Xuan to first place in the realm competition."
"Senior flatters me. We were a little lucky, and our companions worked together more smoothly, that's all," Ling Tian replied. Then he mused to himself, *From what he said, the others can leave seclusion too, but they have serious reservations and won't come out unless they have no choice. It seems I can't kill this man yet.