After several failed attempts to surround and attack them, followed by the deaths of one or two hundred of their people, the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators finally realized they would get nowhere at this rate. They even believed that not only would they fail to capture Ling Tian, but they would all be killed instead. That was the last thing they wanted, so they stopped attacking—but they didn't withdraw, either. This left Fairy Sword Ji and the others somewhat frustrated. After all, they would much rather fight the Outer Realm cultivators.
Ling Tian, however, didn't mind. Chi Xue and the others still showed no sign of attacking the Heavenly Slaves, so they could continue dragging things out with the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators. The longer this went on, the better the chance that he, Fairy Meng Shang, and the others would break through to the Quasi-Saint Seventh Order. That would benefit them all the more.
"If they see us surrounded like this, while the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators hold back instead of attacking, Chi Xue and the others will definitely choose to go after the Heavenly Slaves right away," Fairy Sword Ji said. She looked at Ling Tian, her tone certain. "Just wait and see. Chi Xue and the others will act soon. If we haven't shaken off these Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators by then, it'll be difficult for us to stop them."
"Don't forget, the number of Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators is still growing. Some Quasi-Saint Eighth Order cultivators may even join in and attack us," Fairy Sword Ji added. It was clear she hoped Ling Tian would take the initiative.
"Don't worry. Even if the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators keep harassing us, it won't matter. Dragon One and Dragon Two can carry