Since they had already joined forces with Chi Xue and the others, it made little difference whether they lured the Outer Realm Cultivators into the trap they had prepared or Ling Tian did it himself. As long as they could draw as many targets into the trap as possible, that was enough. So Ling Tian didn't mind when, after Chi Xue and the others appeared, a large number of Outer Realm Cultivators turned to attack them instead. He was even glad of it. With fewer people watching him, he could act without restraint and capture more powerful Outer Realm Cultivators before the final battle.
For one thing, with Chi Xue and the others drawing the attention of the Outer Realm Cultivators into the Extreme Ice Plains, Ling Tian could safely choose a few mid-stage cultivators at the Twenty-second Heaven of Near-Saint to attack. Even if he revealed his true cultivation, he needn't worry about making the Outer Realm Cultivators wary.
And capturing a few mid-stage cultivators at the Twenty-second Heaven would undoubtedly bring them greater rewards. After all, the stronger a cultivator was, the more likely they were to possess a Saint-grade Heavenly Treasure. Attacking them was the best choice now.
With that in mind, Ling Tian and the others said little more and prepared to choose the most suitable targets. They had already been keeping an eye on potential targets, so they didn't need to spend long choosing one. Now they only had to lure their target out and attack. Although Chi Xue and the others' appearance meant Ling Tian was less worried about revealing his true cultivation—especially since he still had the array and the option of joining forces with Chi Xue and the others as backup—it was naturally best not to reveal it if he could help