There wasn't much time left before the million-year deadline set by the Lord of the Universe, so Ling Tian and the others couldn't afford to waste a moment. That alone was reason enough for them to stay together. After all, the Creation Divine Tree and the other Saint-grade Heavenly Treasures would remain by Ling Tian's side, allowing Chi Xue and the others to make the most of them for cultivation and growth by following him.
Besides, Chi Xue and the others were quite powerful. Their Arrow Formation and their combined use of the Externalized Small World technique could be a huge help when Ling Tian faced powerful opponents. They could even make his enemies think twice before acting rashly, giving Ling Tian more leverage in negotiations.
What's more, traveling with Ling Tian would save them time. Even after obtaining the Saint-grade artifact, Ling Tian would need time to return to the Sacred Ruins Abyss. That would not only waste his time, but also leave Chi Xue and the others with less time to cultivate using the artifact. In their eyes, obtaining it was all but certain, even with several powerful cultivators nearby.
In short, following Ling Tian offered them far too many advantages.
And so, Ling Tian took Chi Xue and everyone else into his Small World before setting off for the Saint-grade artifact at top speed. With his own speed, and the chance to ride a super-large teleportation gate from time to time, it wouldn't take long to reach their destination.
"Ling Tian, why do I get the feeling that the Saint-grade artifact appeared in Swift Wind Valley?" Poxiong's voice sounded in Ling Tian's mind. "It's another forbidden area. The Swift Wind there rages year-round, sharp as blades and terrifyingly fierce. It's not as dangerous as the Sacred Ruins