The situation was quite favorable for Ling Tian and the others. Although the number of their Teleportation Formations was still decreasing, they were dwindling much more slowly. At this rate, even after tens of thousands of years, they would still have plenty left. By then, Ling Tian would surely have broken through to the Near-Saint Fourteenth Heaven, and might even have reached an even higher level.
Ling Tian believed that once he broke through to the Near-Saint Fourteenth Heaven, he could face Venerable Sword Saint with relative ease. If he reached an even higher level, the fight would be easier still. He was even confident he could keep Venerable Sword Saint at bay without relying on the Teleportation Formations. That meant Venerable Sword Saint would no longer be able to do anything to him.
What was more, Feng Lingzi and the others might also grow stronger by then. Little Devourer would surely have finished devouring and assimilating Fengyun Realm, and his strength should surpass Ling Tian's. Even if he failed to reach the Near-Saint Fifteenth Heaven, he would at least be at the peak of the Near-Saint Fourteenth Heaven. At that level, he might still be no match for Venerable Sword Saint, but he could hold out against him for a while, perhaps even exchange a few blows. At the very least, his presence would take a lot of pressure off Ling Tian.
Thinking of this, Ling Tian's lips curled into a smile. He could see a glimmer of hope. The thought that there might finally be a chance to resolve the crisis for good filled him with joy.
"Although things are going well for us now, no one knows what might happen next." Ling Tian suddenly thought of something, and his expression turned slightly grave. "For example, Chi Xue