Most of the super experts on Chi Xue's side had fused with Ancient Divine Beasts and stabilized their cultivation. By rights, they should have been making their move against the Heaven Slaves next, but they still hadn't acted. Fairy Sword Ji and the others were baffled and growing anxious. They wanted to see Chi Xue's side make fools of themselves dealing with the Heaven Slaves, of course, but more importantly, the Heaven Slaves might severely wound them.
"Maybe they're still building up their strength. They might need to set up some temporary bases, strongholds, and Universe Flying Saucers. Chi Xue is extremely cautious, and what they're about to do is something almost nobody has ever attempted, so it's only natural that they're worried." Ling Tian spoke casually, then chuckled. "But that's good for us. The longer they drag their feet, the better it is for us. As long as they don't attack the Heaven Slaves, they can't bring out their true strength. That means they'll have reservations about making a move against us, giving us an opening."
Without waiting for Fairy Sword Ji to respond, he continued, "Of course, I could even go cause them trouble after dealing with the Heaven Slaves. I'll have some fun with them and leave them even less time to deal with the Heaven Slaves. That way, you can prepare to reverse your golden cores in peace."
Chi Xue's side hardly dared to attack the Heaven Slaves yet. If Ling Tian were still lurking nearby, they'd be even less likely to do so, which would delay them even longer and give Fairy Sword Ji and the others more time to reverse their golden cores.
More importantly, once Ling Tian reached the peak of the quasi-Sage sixth rank and defeated the Heaven Slaves, he would be