The news Chi Xue and his people had spread quickly swept across the entire God Realm, and Ling Tian and the others soon learned of it. With his sharp mind, Ling Tian quickly understood why Chi Xue and his people were doing this. He even saw through the little schemes they had in mind. However, he didn't say anything—not wanting Little Strife or Fairy Meng Shang to worry, and, more importantly, because he had great confidence in his own strength. He only said that this would benefit them, too.
Little Strife, as expected, didn't read too much into it. At the very least, he didn't know what Chi Xue and his people were really thinking. He did know, however, that recruiting more cultivators wouldn't necessarily benefit them. According to Ling Tian's earlier analysis, barring any surprises, even if Ling Tian and Little Strife went through tribulation, they would surely be able to leave the God Realm safely and reach the Outer Realms. So the number of cultivators Chi Xue and his people recruited wouldn't affect the outcome. After all, Ling Tian and the others had already decided not to let Feng Lingzi and the others undergo tribulation with them.
Ling Tian, however, gave a few reasons why this could benefit them. For instance, Chi Xue and his people recruiting more cultivators could have a greater impact on the Lord of the Universe and weaken him further. That way, if Ling Tian and Little Strife failed to complete the Lord of the Universe's task and exchange Fairy Meng Shang and the others for their freedom, they would have a better chance of breaking free of the Lord of the Universe's restraints through their own strength.
"Seems that's actually true," Little Strife murmured. But he quickly shook his head. "No. We'll definitely