Under Ling Tian and the others' attacks, the defensive net formed by the Unfixed Flying Rings was broken. Then they faced wave after wave of arrows. The Huan Xin Pavilion members could no longer form a defensive net, and they knew that even if they did, it would be useless. With no other choice, they scattered in all directions and advanced from different angles, continuing to close in on Ling Tian and the others.
Although scattering weakened their defenses and made them easier to pick off one by one, it also gave the attackers more targets. If Ling Tian and the others spread out their attacks, the Huan Xin Pavilion disciples' movement techniques and speed would make dodging fairly easy. The Arrow Formation's advantage would be greatly diminished.
But if Ling Tian and the others focused their attacks on two or three targets, the rest could seize the opportunity to advance. If they managed to get close, Ling Tian and the others would be in considerable trouble, and several of them might be captured. That was the last thing Ling Tian and his companions wanted.
Seeing this, Ling Tian made a snap decision and issued an order. "Split into three groups. Yu'er, Lei'er, my cousin, and Mother, spread out among the groups and help everyone attack. Take out as many of them as possible. Once their numbers are low enough, it won't matter if they get close to us."
At his words, everyone's eyes lit up. They instantly realized this was the best solution available, and immediately sprang into action. They split into three groups of seven or eight, each choosing a target and attacking from a different direction.
With seven or eight people attacking a single target, and people skilled in Time Secret Technique such as Mo Yue lending