It had to be said that Ling Tian's threat had worked wonders. Forget ordinary cultivators—even the direct disciples of old monsters like Gu Ao and Po Tian might not have such powerful defensive Forbidden Artifacts. And even if they did, those artifacts might not withstand the force of Xiao Shi detonating his Small World. That was why no one pressed forward anymore; quite a few even chose to retreat.
"Big Brother, what should we do?" Ninth Brother of Po Family asked Po Tian. "Would Ling Tian and the others really dare to detonate their Small Worlds?"
"Knowing they're certain to die, they have no other choice," Po Di said. Then he looked at Po Tian. "Big Brother, what should we do now? Wait for Gu Ao and those fellows to force their way in, or open this place ourselves?"
"If they force their way in, our conflict with them will become much worse. And their attacks might completely destroy our Forbidden Artifact, rendering it useless from now on," Po Di added.
"Alas, there's no helping it. We sealed this place without informing Gu Ao and the others. Even if the major powers on both sides end up fighting, it'll be our fault," Po Family's Youngest Brother said. He glanced at Ling Tian, his voice full of reluctance. "But it'd be such a waste to lift the seal just like that. This was such a rare opportunity."
"But if Ling Tian really detonates his Small World, I'm afraid fewer than half of us will survive," a God-King expert from Heavenly One Path said. He looked at Po Tian. "Young Master, lift the seal and let Gu Ao and the others leave. With all of us surrounding this place, killing them will still be easy."
"Exactly. As long as they have a