Although Ling Chou and Chu Ying's cultivation realms—and the speed at which their strength was improving—far surpassed those of Ling Tian and the others, even Chi Xue's disciples could no longer pose much of a threat to them. Ling Tian nevertheless saw the biggest problem they faced: their cultivation had involved far too little hardship.
It made sense. Ling Tian and the others had endured countless trials before achieving what they had today, and that had made him realize how important such ordeals were to cultivators. Chi Xue's disciples had posed a considerable threat to Ling Chou and the others, even bringing them to the brink of death time and again, but it hadn't lasted long enough. The tempering effect had been far weaker.
The intensity and duration of hardship had a great effect on a cultivator's strength and even their temperament. Naturally, having less of it would affect Ling Chou and the others in many ways. Seeing this, Ling Tian was deeply concerned.
"Exactly. Compared with what you went through, Ling Tian, Chou'er and the others have faced far too few trials," Little Devourer said, then sighed. "It's a pity Chi Xue's disciples can no longer pose much of a threat to them. Naturally, they can't temper them much anymore, which will greatly affect their strength and temperament. I wonder if they'll be able to surpass us one day. They might not even be able to surpass Chi Xue and the others."
"Heh, don't worry. Ling Chou and the others will face all kinds of trials in the future, and they may well endure no fewer than you did." Poxiong spoke up suddenly, his tone utterly certain.
"Why?" Little Devourer blurted out, though he already had an inkling.
"Since the Lord of the Universe chose Ling Chou and the