After analyzing the situation, everyone realized that the Lord of the Universe had most likely answered them deliberately, hoping to mislead them before making a sudden move while the great numbers of Nine Nether Nether Soldiers and starfield cultivators drew their attention. If Chi Xue and the others were truly caught off guard, they might well suffer casualties.
But now that they had seen through it, Chi Xue and the others would naturally be on guard. From then on, while dealing with the Nine Nether Nether Soldiers and the combined attacks of the many starfield cultivators, they would remain inside the formation. With its powerful defenses, even if the Lord of the Universe's true body suddenly ambushed them, they could hold out for some time—and that would be enough for them to react in several ways, whether by resisting him with all their might or retreating to another formation.
Chi Xue and the others were certain that they would still have several formations at their disposal in the future. With so many formations, they could naturally keep the Lord of the Universe at bay for a while. During that time, Ling Tian's true body would sense that something was wrong and make his move. Then Chi Xue and the others could join forces with him from within and without, launching their fiercest attack on the Lord of the Universe.
At the thought of all this, Ling Tian's avatar finally breathed a sigh of relief. Thinking of what they had gained this time, a smile crept across his face.
"We've gained quite a lot this time. The fact that the Lord of the Universe is stalling for time isn't the most important thing. What matters most is that we know Fellow Daoist Ling Tian is doing quite well. At the very