Although they had stopped the Outer Realm Cultivators from building a base, Chi Xue and the others had suffered heavy casualties attacking Sunset Canyon. They had no choice but to give up and return to their respective sect strongholds.
But the trouble wasn't over. After some time, the Outer Realm Cultivators came back in force and tried to build another base. Though reluctant, Chi Xue and the others had to step in again to stop them. But having learned their lesson the first time, they didn't pursue the enemy again.
Soon, however, the cultivators of the God Realm realized there was a problem: after the Outer Realm Cultivators withdrew, they would resume building their base, then return to Sunset Canyon as soon as the God Realm cultivators arrived. This was becoming a constant nuisance, but they had no good way to deal with it.
Just as Ling Tian and the others had predicted, Chi Xue's side was being tied down by the Outer Realm Cultivators. They had to spend a great deal of time dealing with them, leaving far less time for cultivation. That was the last thing they wanted.
At this point, Chi Xue proposed a plan: they had to deal the Outer Realm Cultivators a devastating blow. Only then could they put an end to their plans to build a base. At the very least, they could delay them for a while, giving themselves time to work on improving their cultivation.
It was a good idea, but the Outer Realm Cultivators weren't fools. They knew better than to clash head-on with the cultivators of the God Realm. Whenever they saw a large force of God Realm cultivators approaching, they returned to their temporary base. With a large number of satellite flying saucers guarding it, they could avoid many