Chi Xue and the others decided to strike while many cultivators were pouring into the southern region of the God Realm and everyone's attention was focused on Soul Severing Cliff. They successfully captured several Ancient Divine Beasts at the fourth level of the Quasi-Saint stage, gaining them several more cultivators at the fifth level. With their strength increased, they prepared to target an Ancient Divine Beast at the peak of the fifth level. In Chi Xue and the Jade Devouring Sky Python's eyes, if everything went smoothly, Ling Tian's side would soon have a headache.
Glancing at Po Tian nearby, Chi Xue sighed. "Unfortunately, unless something unexpected happens, Po Tian will agree that he should get this Ancient Divine Beast first. A mid-grade Ancient Divine Beast at the fifth level of the Quasi-Saint stage is quite impressive among those at that level. I wonder if the Ancient Divine Beasts we capture later will be as powerful as this one."
That was right: the only one who could compete with Chi Xue for an Ancient Divine Beast was Po Tian, and given his temperament, he would certainly insist on getting it. Fighting him for it might create a serious rift between them, which would do nothing to stabilize their alliance. So Chi Xue planned to let Po Tian have it, for the sake of the bigger picture.
"Actually, it's a good thing for us if Po Tian gets that Ancient Divine Beast first. According to their agreement, once his cultivation had stabilized, he would test our earlier theory—and that carries considerable risk," the Jade Devouring Sky Python said. Then its tone shifted. "If our theory proves wrong, Po Tian will be in great danger. But if it proves right, he'll be able to unleash his true strength without restraint from then