Although they knew Feng Lingzi and the others were powerful, especially since they excelled at combining the Myriad Sword Demon Extermination Grand Formation with the Buddha Kingdom World's formation, which would ensure Ling Tian's safety to the greatest extent once they returned to guard him, Ling Tian's life and death mattered greatly to Chi Xue and the others. They still felt uneasy, so Shi Ying suggested that they protect Ling Tian from nearby—not too close, but close enough that if anyone attacked him, they could rush to his aid in time.
In Shi Ying and the others' eyes, with Feng Lingzi and the others' strength, plus the combined Myriad Sword Demon Extermination Grand Formation and Buddha Kingdom World formation they had already set up, they would certainly be able to hold off any attackers for a long time. That would give Shi Ying and the others time to arrive, and once they did, they would surely drive off the enemy and save Ling Tian's life.
Of course, to keep Hua Min'er and the others from misunderstanding, Chi Xue and the others needed to give them advance notice. They also couldn't approach Ling Tian directly, so they would stop at a distance that was relatively safe for both sides.
Chi Xue nodded and said no more. He contacted Hua Min'er and the others again, then, without waiting for their reply, he and his companions headed toward Ling Tian as fast as they could.
Leaving aside Chi Xue and the others as they hurried toward Ling Tian, Hua Min'er and her companions received their message and immediately relayed it to Feng Lingzi and the others. Many cultivators' expressions turned grave; they had not yet placed their full trust in Chi Xue and his group.
"What? Chi Xue and the others actually said