After imagining how much of a threat Chi Xue and Po Tian might pose to Ling Tian and his friends if they found Primordial Chaos Qi first, Xiao Shi regretted not killing them sooner. After all, judging by Ling Tian's analysis, it was now nearly impossible to kill them. Chi Xue and Po Tian were backup candidates selected by the Lord of the Universe, and before long, they would go out to help him find Primordial Chaos Qi. Under these circumstances, the Lord of the Universe would hardly stand by and let them be killed.
"Don't worry. We've analyzed this before: finding Primordial Chaos Qi requires great strength. Relying on superior numbers alone to find it is far-fetched. After all, whether it's Chi Xue and the others or their friends and family, they're far weaker than we are," Ling Tian said dismissively. Then, remembering something, he continued, "What's more, we've also discussed how the Lord of the Universe needs a huge amount of Primordial Chaos Qi. That makes completing his task even harder. As things stand, we're far more likely than Chi Xue and the others to succeed. So there's no need for us to worry."
"Besides, Ying'er will cross the tribulation with us. He's a cultivator from beyond the realm, so he knows the Outer Realm well and even has a faction of his own. With his help, we'll have an easier time finding Primordial Chaos Qi than Chi Xue and the others," Ling Tian added.
"I hope so," Xiao Shi said gravely. At the thought, glints of light flashed in his green eyes. He turned to Ling Tian. "Brother Tian, since you're set on crossing the tribulation alongside Chi Xue and the others, then if all goes as expected, we'll break free of the Lord of the Universe's