Although Chi Xue and the others had already decided to continue joining forces with Ling Tian before meeting him, the thought that Ling Tian had "used" them still left them feeling somewhat uncomfortable. Some, like the Jade Devouring Sky Python and the Heaven-Devouring Hou, could not even conceal their hostility toward Ling Tian. Ling Tian and You Ye sensed these unusual attitudes, and the Enlightenment Sacred Tree directly sensed their hostility. This left Po Qiong and the others both puzzled and wary. It made sense: with Chi Xue and the others' strength, they normally posed no threat to Ling Tian. But things would be different while they were undergoing tribulations. Ling Tian could not afford to divide his attention then, and an accident could easily happen.
With that in mind, Po Qiong suggested they stop joining forces with Chi Xue and the others to undergo tribulations, and instead go after them. After all, Po Qiong believed that even if Ling Tian could not self-seal, he would still live longer than Chi Xue and Po Tian. So Ling Tian could naturally undergo his tribulation after theirs.
Po Qiong had thought Ling Tian would agree, but Ling Tian shook his head. "No. I still have to join forces with Chi Xue and the others to undergo tribulations. It's the wisest course of action I can think of."
"Why? They've clearly developed ulterior motives. Why still join forces with them? Wouldn't that be far too dangerous?" Dan Bi asked, deeply worried.
"Exactly. We can have Chi Xue and the others undergo their tribulations first. With their strength, they'll certainly be able to put considerable pressure on the Lord of the Universe. That'll make it easier for you to succeed when you undergo your tribulation later. Most importantly, you won't have to worry about