While Ling Tian and the others launched their attack, Xiao Shi wasn't idle either. He made a show of heading toward the base, which threw the Technology Cultivators into a panic and forced them to divert some of their forces to intercept him. As a result, the pressure on Ling Tian's side eased considerably.
It was no wonder. Xiao Shi's strength was terrifying. If he got close, those Technology Cultivators would be in serious trouble. Naturally, they weren't going to give him the chance, so they had to send forces to stop him—more than two-tenths of their overall strength.
Even with two-tenths of their forces still tied up intercepting Xiao Shi, Ling Tian and the others weren't under too much pressure. Their attack had already destroyed many Universe Flying Saucers, super cannons, and Laser Cannons. As time went on, more and more of them were taken out, so the pressure on Ling Tian's side naturally eased further.
After about half an incense stick's worth of time, the Technology Cultivators had lost most of their fighting strength. They no longer posed any threat to Ling Tian and the others, and they knew it. They also knew that if they stayed, their entire force would be wiped out, so they resorted to the same trick again: they sent some Universe Flying Saucers to hold Ling Tian and the others off while they fled at top speed.
Seeing the Technology Cultivators flee, Fairy Sword Ji grew excited. She looked at Ling Tian, her meaning plain as day.
"Go ahead. Take Yu'er, Ran'er, and the others with you. Be careful," Ling Tian instructed.
Some of Ling Tian's people had been injured in the earlier attack. Fortunately, God Devouring Demon Prison had absorbed most of the Laser Cannons' attacks, so no one had died. Ling