It suddenly occurred to them that the nine super forces all possessed deep reserves, as did even some major sects. In fact, those reserves outnumbered the Quasi-Saint experts the sects had openly revealed. This gave Chi Xue, the Jade Devouring Sky Python, and the others hope. They believed that if Fengyun Pavilion and Soul Severing Cliff made a move, the major sects would stop them, even if it meant using their reserves. In that case, Fengyun Pavilion and Soul Severing Cliff would suffer heavy casualties.
If Fengyun Pavilion and Soul Severing Cliff were badly weakened, Lingxiao Pavilion would no longer be a concern. Someone would attack it even without the Jade Devouring Sky Python and the others getting involved.
It made sense. Lingxiao Pavilion had not only the Enlightenment Sacred Tree, which could help them capture the Phoenix Soul Fruit, but also the coveted Nine Reversals Heavenly Technique. Without the protection of Fengyun Pavilion and Soul Severing Cliff, plenty of people would naturally go after them.
Perhaps Chi Xue and the Jade Devouring Sky Python knew that Lingxiao Pavilion's strength came not only from Fengyun Pavilion's backing, but also from Ling Tian and the others, cultivators whose strength rivaled Quasi-Saints. Lingxiao Pavilion even had Quasi-Saint experts of its own now. Outsiders didn't know that, though. If they attacked, both sides would suffer heavy losses, giving Chi Xue and the others an opening.
"This is our last chance. Besides, if the people from Fengyun Pavilion and Soul Severing Cliff want to fight for the Phoenix Soul Fruit, they'll have to get past this hurdle, since the nine super forces of the God Realm and those major sects are all guarding against them," Chi Xue said gravely.
That was right. Soul Severing Cliff and Fengyun Pavilion had not yet joined the struggle