Chi Xue and the others guessed that even cultivators like Ling Tian and Feng Xi, who were well versed in formation patterns and restrictions, wouldn't be able to grasp the full essence of runes just by watching Rune Cultivators use them. They might only manage to pick up a few scraps of knowledge. This guess eased their minds a little.
Besides, there were no shortage of formation masters among the major sects, such as the Mo Family. Perhaps they couldn't match Feng Xi, renowned as the God Realm's greatest formation master, but they were certainly on par with Ling Tian. Chi Xue and the others planned to send them to observe the Rune Cultivators using runes. They might gain some insight into how to apply them; even if they didn't, there would be no harm in trying.
Although Chi Xue and the others' guess that Ling Tian had befriended the Rune Cultivators seemed rather far-fetched, there were plenty of clever people in the God Realm. Considering Ling Tian's previous actions, it wasn't impossible for them to reach the same conclusion. Especially after Fairy Sword Ji and the others arrived, if Ling Tian's group still didn't make a move against the Rune Cultivators, more people would naturally believe Chi Xue's theory, and more cultivators would attack the Rune Cultivators.
"If nothing unexpected happens, not many cultivators will attack the Rune Cultivators before Fairy Sword Ji and the others arrive," the Jade Devouring Sky Python said gravely. "After they arrive, the various forces in the God Realm might realize Ling Tian's scheme when they see his side do nothing, but what good will that do? Ling Tian's side is powerful. Even if we join forces with the major factions and all those Rogue Cultivators, we might not be able to deal them