Chi Xue and the others didn't believe the Lord of the Universe could suppress Ling Tian without a sound, leaving him no chance to send a signal to the outside world. Even if he could suppress Ling Tian, they couldn't imagine him suppressing the Eastern Emperor Bell as well. After all, it was a genuine Saint-grade artifact. Yet neither Ling Tian nor the Eastern Emperor Bell had sent any signal that the Lord of the Universe had made a move. This left Chi Xue and the others deeply puzzled. If Ling Tian's two clones had not been safe and sound, they might truly have believed he had been suppressed—or even possessed.
From the state of Ling Tian's clones, Chi Xue and the others knew he was doing quite well. And since his Primordial Spirit had not fluctuated too violently, they even judged that his true body had not engaged in a fierce battle with the Lord of the Universe. Unable to make sense of it, they could only assume Ling Tian had reached some kind of agreement with him—perhaps he had asked for time to say goodbye to his friends and family, or to spend a while with them. That was the likeliest explanation they could come up with for the situation.
In short, until Ling Tian or the Eastern Emperor Bell sent a signal to act, Chi Xue and the others didn't dare make a move. They feared acting too soon might disrupt Ling Tian's plans and cause him to miss his chance.
Most importantly, Chi Xue and the others had great faith in Ling Tian's strength and methods. They still believed he would definitely send them a signal to act, so they stayed put and waited patiently.
One day, while Chi Xue and the others were still waiting