Po Tian had been the first to break through to the Near-Saint Eighteenth Heaven. From the looks of things, Chi Xue wasn't far behind. Even Shi Lin and the others, who had taken Phoenix Soul Fruits to be reborn through nirvana and then cultivated the Nine Reversals Heavenly Technique, might soon break through to the Near-Saint Eighteenth Heaven as well. This had greatly increased Chi Xue and the others' strength, giving them more confidence that they could convince Ling Tian to join forces with them.
It was worth mentioning that, after Po Tian broke through to the Near-Saint Eighteenth Heaven, many cultivators came looking for them, just as they had earlier sought out Ling Tian and his companions. Clearly, they too wanted to join forces with Chi Xue and the others to face the tribulation. After all, doing so would greatly improve their odds of success. What was more, they suspected that Chi Xue and the others would have a good chance of joining forces with Ling Tian in the future. If so, their odds of breaking free from the Lord of the Universe's restraints would be even greater.
Without exception, however, they were all turned down. It wasn't just because their life force was nearly spent, meaning that sheltering them in the Outer Realm Stones would consume more resources. More importantly, Chi Xue and the others wanted these cultivators to weaken the Lord of the Universe. Their strength was decent, so when they triggered the final tribulation in the future, they could at least have some impact on the Lord of the Universe and weaken him. That would benefit Chi Xue and the others greatly.
"Fellow Daoist Chi Xue, it doesn't seem right to turn down everyone asking to face the tribulation with us." Shi Meng said gravely. Her