Though Ling Tian didn't stop after leaving the northern region of the God Realm, he didn't use the secret Teleportation Formations set up by their spies. Using them would not only expose those formations and lead to their destruction, but also put the cultivators who had built them in grave danger. That was the last thing Ling Tian wanted. At the very least, he wouldn't use those formations unless he had no other choice.
Since he couldn't use the Teleportation Formations set up by their spies, he had no choice but to build some himself. That would take more time, but Venerable Sword Saint would need time to catch up as well. Ling Tian figured he could build quite a few formations before then.
So Ling Tian built Teleportation Formations as he closed in on Po Di and the others, keeping them from venturing too near the northern region of the God Realm and destroying the formations there. Time ticked by, and Venerable Sword Saint drew closer and closer.
Of course, Ling Tian also kept working to refine various powers and comprehend secret techniques, slowly increasing his strength. He also destroyed the Teleportation Formations set up by cultivators from Chi Xue's and the other faction whenever he came across them. The fewer formations the enemy had, the less pressure he would face later.
Before long, Venerable Sword Saint left the northern region and entered the central region of the God Realm. He continued closing in on Ling Tian. Since there were quite a few Teleportation Formations belonging to Chi Xue's two factions along the way, he could reach Ling Tian quickly. Ling Tian had known this all along and remained extremely vigilant.
"Heh, Ling Tian, just as expected, Chi Xue and the others are heading for the western region of