Though they had guessed that Little Sniff would break through to the thirteenth level of the Near-Sage Realm after devouring and assimilating the Lingxiao Realm, Chi Xue and the others were still full of confidence. After all, they believed most of them were stronger than Ling Tian, and their team also included several experts who had reached the thirteenth level of the Near-Sage Realm. They might be at a disadvantage if Ling Tian and Little Sniff ambushed them, but a direct fight in an isolated space would be no problem. With their advantage in numbers and cultivation, they would surely kill Ling Tian and Little Sniff.
What reassured Chi Xue and the others most was that even if they were defeated, they wouldn't be killed. They had already confirmed this with the Lord of the Universe. Since they didn't have to worry about being killed, they could naturally fight without restraint.
Thinking that this time they had a chance not only to kill Ling Tian but also to obtain the Outer Realm Stone, Chi Xue and the others grew excited and eager.
"Since the Lord of the Universe gave Ling Tian a mission to fight us, perhaps Ling Tian can defeat us," Shi Ying suddenly said. Before anyone could respond, she continued to herself, "Fortunately, the Lord of the Universe still favors us. We can kill Ling Tian and the Heaven-Devouring Wolf at his side, but they can't kill us. That means we can fight them without holding back."
At that, everyone nodded. That was their greatest source of confidence. Though Chi Xue and the others were sure they could kill Ling Tian and Little Sniff, they knew that some of them would inevitably be killed when facing the two together—perhaps even they themselves. That was the last thing they