Fairy Sword Ji and Wu Ling's battle had been almost evenly matched, making it even more exciting than Ling Tian's agreed match against Gao Feng and the other seven. Fairy Sword Ji's strength had also shocked countless spectators. They hadn't expected her to be so powerful.
In the eyes of cultivators, Fairy Sword Ji had always been strong, but only on a par with Fei Peng, Fairy Huan Cai, and the others. She had seemed a step below Chi Xue and Po Tian. Now, though, they saw her hold her own against Wu Ling and even inflict considerable injuries on him. She had clearly reached the same level as Chi Xue and Po Tian.
Indeed, Chi Xue and Po Tian had been stunned when they saw Wu Ling fight Fairy Sword Ji. They had never paid much attention to her before, and hadn't expected her to become so powerful. Even they couldn't be sure of victory against her; they would probably have to wear her down just as Wu Ling had.
More importantly, Chi Xue and the others realized that everyone on Ling Tian's side was strong. Ling Tian needed no mention—he had already left them far behind. Ling Yu and Gu Ao were nearing their level, while Wu Ling and Fairy Sword Ji had clearly already reached it. Add Tan Tai Chang Feng and Fairy Meng Shang to the mix, and Ling Tian had far too many top experts at his side.
Chi Xue and the others were clever enough to realize that the Nine Reversals Heavenly Technique had played a major part in this. They also knew Ling Tian's side would grow much stronger as time passed. It was only a matter of time before they surpassed them. The thought weighed heavily on their minds.
And no wonder.