When they saw the Jade Devouring Sky Python carrying the Mo Family experts on its back, and the Heaven-Devouring Hou carrying the Heavenly One Path experts, Ling Tian and Fairy Meng Shang immediately concluded that Chi Xue and Po Di's groups had joined forces. They simply didn't know whether it was a temporary alliance or a lasting one. The thought brought a bitter smile to their faces; either way, the pressure on them would only increase.
Next, Chi Xue and Po Di directed their respective forces to charge at Ling Tian and Fairy Meng Shang.
Seeing this, the two didn't hesitate. They gave it everything they had, then fled as fast as they could.
At full speed, Ling Tian and Fairy Meng Shang were faster than the Jade Devouring Sky Python and the Heaven-Devouring Hou, so they had little trouble leaving their pursuers behind.
Apparently realizing they couldn't catch the pair, Chi Xue and Po Di called off the chase after a while. The two sides faced each other, preparing to discuss what to do next.
"Before the trial began, Ling Tian had already driven a wedge between us and Fei Peng's group. Now the other major factions and the Rogue Cultivators see us as their greatest rivals, and they'll attack us with everything they have," Chi Xue said, looking at Po Di and the others. "Though both our forces are powerful, it'll still be difficult to stand against all the factions and Rogue Cultivators, especially once they join together. And with Ling Tian and Fairy Meng Shang stirring up trouble, we'll have almost no chance of passing the trial. So I propose that we join forces and drive out the other factions. After that, we can each rely on our own abilities to compete for the final spots. What