Ling Tian shared Chi Xue and the others' view. They all hoped the Lord of the Universe would strike at Chi Xue's group first. That way, most of his attention would be on them, and they might even manage to wound him. By the time Ling Tian attacked, the pressure he faced would naturally be much lighter, giving him a better chance of withstanding the Lord of the Universe's cosmic suppression.
As always, only if Ling Tian could withstand the Lord of the Universe's cosmic suppression would he and Chi Xue's group have a chance of defeating him. In particular, holding out against that suppression would give Chi Xue and the others more time to gang up on the Lord of the Universe and cause him even greater trouble.
Ling Tian and Chi Xue's group all knew how crucial it was for Ling Tian to withstand the Lord of the Universe's cosmic suppression. So, ideally, Chi Xue's group would strike first. Of course, it would also work if the Lord of the Universe attacked them first.
"Exactly. This would put Chi Xue and the others in greater danger, but it's more important that you withstand the Demon God's cosmic suppression. So it would be best if the Demon God struck at them first," the Creation Divine Tree said. The Artifact Spirits like Po Qiong and the Saint-grade Heavenly Treasures all agreed.
"From what we can see, Chi Xue and the others understand that buying time benefits you, Ling Tian, so they won't rashly attack the Demon God unless he strikes at them first," the Eastern Emperor Bell said in Ling Tian's mind. After a brief pause, it continued, "Fortunately, the Demon God won't attack you before he's caused Chi Xue's group significant trouble or inflicted serious casualties. And the Nine