Ling Tian and Fairy Meng Shang had launched a surprise attack from behind the Divine Sword Sect and the other two forces. Two or three powerful arrow techniques had easily ripped several holes in the shield formation, and Old Man Ling and the others hadn't let such a perfect opportunity slip by. Their own powerful arrow techniques widened the gaps, leaving the formation on the verge of collapse.
To see victory snatched from their grasp enraged Sword Demon and the heads and Sect Masters of the other two forces. They wanted to cut Ling Tian and Fairy Meng Shang down, but they were some distance away and would need time to reach them.
Their hatred for Ling Tian and Fairy Meng Shang temporarily clouded their judgment. For a moment, they forgot that their disciples were being savagely attacked and suffering heavy casualties.
Seeing how powerful Ling Tian and Fairy Meng Shang had become, everyone from Lingxiao Pavilion was greatly encouraged. Yuan Hao and Mo Yue, in particular, felt both relieved and somewhat ashamed. Not only had they failed to protect Ling Tian and the others, but they had also needed them to come to the rescue.
In truth, Yuan Hao and Mo Yue were powerful in their own right. Both were late-stage Ancient Gods and among Lingxiao Pavilion's strongest experts. But unlike Ling Tian and Fairy Meng Shang, they hadn't appeared behind the enemy. With the shield formation and a Lord God-level expert in front of them, they couldn't bring their strength to bear.
"That's right. The stronger Tian'er becomes, the better." Mo Yue nodded. Then she spotted something and furrowed her brows. "Oh no, Sword Demon and the others are going after Tian'er. One of them is a Lord God, and the other two are just a step away