After Lei Ba's explanation, Lei Ming and the others realized that they couldn't attack Ling Tian. Doing so would only ignite a war with the Sacred Heart Sect, benefiting the cultivators of the Mist Hidden Sect and other sects. The best course was to let things continue as they were. Lei Ba had already thought of a way to avoid retaliation from Ling Tian and his companions if they ultimately failed to capture him: he would have the Thunder Strike Sect's disciples give Ling Tian their cultivation techniques and secret arts. That would undoubtedly go a long way toward easing the hatred between Ling Tian and the Thunder Strike Sect.
Besides, it was clear that the Thunder Strike Sect's cultivators were putting considerable pressure on Ling Tian and his companions, giving them excellent opportunities to temper themselves. This had drawn out their potential, and someone as clever as Ling Tian could naturally see that. In that sense, he was indebted to the Thunder Strike Sect, which made it even less likely that he would attack them in the future.
To further draw out Ling Tian's potential, there was no need to pull the cultivators already inside the Sacred Ruins Abyss out. They could keep tracking him and putting him under more pressure, which would help him grow stronger.
No one objected to Lei Ba's arrangements, and the matter was settled. Of course, Lei Ming and the others still hoped that their junior brothers and the sect's disciples would capture Ling Tian. If that happened, all their problems would disappear, and more importantly, the Thunder Strike Sect would reap great benefits.
Setting aside Lei Ba's decision, Ling Tian and the others continued to deal with the Thunder Strike Sect cultivators' pursuit and encirclement inside the Sacred Ruins Abyss.
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