That was right. Since the cultivators around Feng Lingzi hadn't broken through while Ling Tian was advancing, they naturally couldn't afford to wait until Ling Tian and Xiao Shi reached the peak of the Near-Saint Eighteenth Heaven. That would take an incredibly long time, and Feng Lingzi's people might not be able to hold out that long. In other words, they could break through at any moment, and once they did, Ling Tian would have a chance to find them.
"Exactly. They know how important it is to break through as soon as possible. That way, they'll still have some chance of advancing again. So they can't possibly wait until you and Xiao Shi reach the Near-Saint Eighteenth Heaven; that would take far too long, especially with your Bloodline Power no longer at its peak." Chang Xiangsi said gravely, "In other words, when the time comes to break through, the cultivators around Senior Feng Lingzi will do so. And once they advance, you'll have a chance to find them."
Before Ling Tian could speak, she continued, "Especially since you've already reached the late stage of the Near-Saint Eighteenth Heaven, Ling Tian. You're much stronger than before, and Xiao Shi and the others have spread out as well. The moment the cultivators around Senior Feng Lingzi are on the verge of breaking through, you'll be able to rush over as quickly as possible. That gives you a chance to find them—and, as Senior Po Qiong said, a better one at that."
Ling Tian was clever, too, and soon realized the same thing. The worry and guilt weighing on him eased considerably.
"Ling Tian, since Feng Lingzi and the others haven't broken through yet, there's no need to be so anxious. For now, focus on consolidating your cultivation," Po Qiong advised. "The