Even their strongest attacks couldn't break through the grand formation controlled by Feng Lingzi and the others. That left only two ways to break it: trigger the lightning tribulation or burn the power of their inner worlds. But either option would very likely cost Xue Fan and the others their lives, which wouldn't do them much good. At the very least, joining Chi Xue's side and later working with Ling Tian and the others to overcome the tribulation would give them a better chance of escaping the Lord of the Universe's control.
That was precisely why the Young Leader, Feng Lingzi, and the others had tried to persuade them again and again. They still hadn't given up on convincing these people, since bringing them onto their side and working together would greatly improve their chances of surviving the tribulation in the future.
They had thought Xue Fan and the others might waver, but once again, the group shook their heads. Xue Fan's expression was resolute. "We've already made up our minds. We're going to trigger the Ultimate Lightning Tribulation now, so let me give you one last piece of advice: you'd be better off handing over the Phoenix Soul Fruit essence. That would be good for both of us."
"Handing over the Phoenix Soul Fruit essence wouldn't do us the slightest bit of good," Xiao Shi said coldly. "There's no way we'll give it to you. Since you won't listen, then trigger the Ultimate Lightning Tribulation. Let's see if we'll be struck dead by it!"
By now, Feng Lingzi and the others knew there was no point in trying to persuade them further, so they said nothing more. They continued to control the grand formation with all their strength, preparing to face the Ultimate Lightning Tribulation. Of course, they still