That was right. Even if Chi Xue and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators joined forces, they were now helpless against Ling Tian and his group, especially with Ling Tian's repeated-collision-then-explosive-impact archery technique. So when Shi Lin and the others realized that Ling Tian's group might attack after seeing their side obtain more Phoenix Soul Fruits, they grew deeply worried. Chi Xue, however, was not particularly concerned, and he had his reasons: Ling Tian's side currently needed Chi Xue and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators to keep the major factions occupied, so that all sides would suffer heavy casualties. After all, everyone had already analyzed the situation: without Chi Xue and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators, the major factions' allied forces could pose a serious threat to Ling Tian's group.
Moreover, Chi Xue bluntly said that even if Ling Tian's group chose to attack them, they might not be able to pose much of a threat. His words left Shi Lin and the others puzzled.
"Ling Tian's group is very strong, and they're quite skilled at ultra-long-range archery attacks, especially the repeated-collision-then-explosive-impact technique. Now that we've lost our base, we no longer have our Universe Flying Saucer or captured cultivators to intercept attacks and defend us. If we face Ling Tian's group, we'll inevitably suffer heavy casualties—especially with the major factions watching us like hawks." Shi Lin spoke gravely. As he spoke, he looked at Chi Xue. "But, Fellow Daoist Chi Xue, why do you say that even if Ling Tian's group attacks us, they won't pose much of a threat?"
Shi Lin was not the only one confused; the others were as well. They all looked at Chi Xue, wanting to know why he had said that—and why he sounded so certain.
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