Chi Xue and Po Tian were known to be the strongest among them. Even Shi Lin and the other God Devouring Bodies had no doubts about that. That meant the two of them had a better chance of escaping alive when Ling Tian pursued them. In that case, Ling Tian might not target them, but instead choose someone easier to kill. After all, killing targets mattered more to Ling Tian and the others. If they could kill a few people, Ling Tian and Little One would have an easier time later—and especially if one of those killed was a God Devouring Body.
At that thought, everyone's expressions grew solemn, especially those of Shi Lin and the other God Devouring Bodies. In their minds, it meant they were far more likely to be targeted by Ling Tian.
"Then we can hide in Fellow Daoist Chi Xue or Fellow Daoist Po Tian's Small World..." Fairy Huan Cai began, but before she could finish, someone cut her off.
"Ling Tian will decide whom to pursue based on the situation. If we take all the cultivators into our Small Worlds, there's a good chance he'll pursue us." Po Tian sighed. "I don't want to admit it, but I'm not at all confident I could survive his pursuit. I doubt Fellow Daoist Chi Xue is, either."
"That's right. I'm not," Chi Xue said, then shifted his tone. "Besides, even if Ling Tian doesn't pursue us, that doesn't mean we'll be safe. Ling Tian and the others might still kill us..."
"Why? If Ling Tian isn't pursuing us, then we'll be safe, won't we?" Shi Lin asked, puzzled. Still, he knew Chi Xue wouldn't say such a thing without reason.
"Don't forget Feng Lingzi and the others," Po Di explained. As he spoke, he glanced at