In Shi Meng and the others' minds, as long as Ling Tian wasn't captured or killed, they would be quite happy to see him trapped in Thunder Purgatory by a large group of Outer Realm Cultivators. That would give them a chance to find all the Saint-grade Heavenly Treasures ahead of him, allowing someone to break through to the Saint level first. Only then would Chi Xue or Po Tian have a chance to return to the God Realm in person and rescue their loved ones. That was crucial to them.
From what they could see, Ling Tian was likely to remain trapped in Thunder Purgatory for a long time. Thinking of this, Shi Meng and the others grew excited and hopeful.
However, Chi Xue's words poured cold water over them. He didn't directly explain why, but the question he asked sent everyone into deep thought.
Come to think of it, Ling Tian was extremely cautious in everything he did, and he was exceptionally skilled at strategy. Someone like him would never let himself fall into such a perilous situation so easily.
"Could Fellow Daoist Ling Tian have done all this on purpose?" Shi Meng ventured, though her tone was quite certain. Then she furrowed her brows. "But why would Ling Tian do this? Is he not worried about being surrounded by a large group of Outer Realm Cultivators and trapped in Thunder Purgatory?"
"Whether it was intentional is hard to say, but one thing is certain: under normal circumstances, Ling Tian would never put himself in danger." Chi Xue spoke with conviction. After a brief pause, he continued, "Since we've concluded that Ling Tian is in Thunder Purgatory and has caused all this commotion, there must be a reason."
"What reason would make Ling Tian willing to reveal his