That was right. Although the layers of encirclement formed by the Po Family Brothers and cultivators from the Profound Realm had squeezed away most of his room to maneuver, Chi Xue had done nothing beyond having the Jade Devouring Sky Python release some poison mist and Mirage Qi each day. He was waiting for Ling Tian to make a move; only then would his chances of escaping be greatest.
At last, Ling Tian had made his move. Chi Xue was overjoyed and immediately instructed the Jade Devouring Sky Python, "Tun Tian, hurry! Ling Tian and the others are about to break through the encirclement. Release all the poison mist and Mirage Qi you've accumulated over the years, and have our people form a battle formation too. We'll break through together!"
Seeing that the Jade Devouring Sky Python was about to act, he added a reminder: "Release the poison and Mirage Qi first. Remember to wait before sending our people out. Ling Tian's people used a powerful secret art. Let the illusion's effects wear off a little before you release them."
The illusions cast by the Nightmare Beast and Illusion Dream Fairy were formidable, but they posed little threat to someone of Chi Xue and the Jade Devouring Sky Python's caliber. Chi Xue wasn't worried about the people he had brought along. He still needed their help to sow chaos; that was the only way they could escape alive more easily. So it was best, without a doubt, if they weren't affected by the illusions.
Nodding, Chi Xue began to act. As he moved, he said, "Chi Xue, Ling Tian's people have formed a battle formation too. We're not far apart. Should we order our people to ambush them? Then Ling Tian and the others—"
"No. Right now, both Ling Tian