The number of quasi-Saint experts on Chi Xue's side, among the other God Realm factions, and among the many Rogue Cultivators was enormous. If they all obtained the rune secret art, the combined strength of those two groups would rise dramatically—far more than Ling Tian's side. That was why Ling Tian didn't want them to obtain the rune secret art, or, at the very least, wanted to delay them as long as possible. Naturally, it would be best if his side could have the art to themselves in the meantime.
Even if they couldn't keep the rune secret art to themselves during that time, it wouldn't matter much. The longer the delay, the stronger Ling Tian's companions would become from cultivating the Nine Reversals Heavenly Technique. They would grow far more powerful than Chi Xue's group, so even if the others eventually obtained the rune secret art, Ling Tian's side would still have a great advantage and wouldn't need to worry about those two factions attacking them.
That was right. As time passed, cultivators who practiced the Nine Reversals Heavenly Technique would grow stronger and stronger. That was Ling Tian's advantage, so he wanted to buy as much time as possible.
Fairy Sword Maiden and the others were clever, too. They quickly understood Ling Tian's intentions and agreed with his arrangements. Besides, they wanted to keep the rune secret art to themselves as well. After all, they had certain advantages over Chi Xue's group, especially with Feng Xi on their side.
"Mm, that's right. We have a chance to keep the rune secret art to ourselves, because Senior Feng Xi is the most accomplished person in the God Realm when it comes to formations and restrictions. After watching the Rune Cultivators use their secret art, she'll surely gain some insight."