Some people believed that the retreat of Lingxiao Pavilion, Kirin Pavilion, and the others had led to the pursuers' deaths. It never occurred to them that those people had simply ignored Old Man Ling's orders. Though Tan Tai Chang Feng, Fairy Lei Ying, and the others quickly silenced the accusations, resentment was hard to avoid.
Chi Xue was especially skilled at exploiting things like this. He could make these people resist the Xuan Realm cultivators halfheartedly, or even turn them against Lingxiao Pavilion, Kirin Pavilion, and the other factions. They were, without a doubt, a major threat.
"It's fine. We've made plenty of preparations, enough to deal with anything." Si Kong Xuan remained calm. He gave a cold laugh. "Right now, we're hoping these people will show themselves. Then we can wipe them out and be rid of future troubles for good."
"Exactly. We thought of these possibilities long ago, even the worst-case scenarios." Zhuge Xun picked up the thread and looked around at everyone. "Brother Ling and the others have already entered the Xuan Realm. If nothing unexpected happens, it'll be thrown into chaos before long. That will ease the pressure on us in a direct confrontation, leaving us with plenty of strength to deal with Chi Xue and the others."
Everyone understood. They nodded, their expressions easing.
"I wonder if Ling Tian and the others managed to sneak into the Xuan Realm safely and shake off their pursuers," Yao Yu murmured, unable to hide her worry.
As she spoke, Haotian Tower suddenly trembled. "I sense Po Qiong's aura. It seems Ling Tian has already used Po Qiong."
"He's already used Senior Po Qiong?!" Tan Tai Chang Feng was taken aback, and his brows furrowed. "According to Brother Ling's plan, wasn't he supposed to lie low in the Xuan