Just as Chi Xue and the others had predicted, the Lord of the Universe launched another probing attack before the ten-thousand-year deadline arrived. As powerful presences surged out of the Demon God Forbidden Ground, Chi Xue and the others grew more solemn. They did not dare be complacent and immediately withdrew into the formation, readying themselves for battle.
"Alas, just as expected, the Lord of the Universe launched a probing attack before the ten-thousand-year deadline." Shi Meng sighed softly. "I thought we could keep buying time, but it looks like that may not be possible. I can sense some beings approaching who are even stronger than the Nine Nether Nether Soldiers we faced before. If nothing unexpected happens, they should be the star-field cultivators transformed by the Lord of the Universe."
"Exactly. They must be those star-field cultivators." Shi Lin nodded in agreement, then sighed. "I never thought the Lord of the Universe could transform star-field cultivators and raise their power to such a level. They're even a little stronger than the Nine Nether Nether Soldiers."
"It's only natural that they're stronger than the Nine Nether Nether Soldiers. Otherwise, the Lord of the Universe wouldn't use them for his final test. This should be the last one, right?" Shi Jia chimed in. Then, as a thought occurred to him, his tone shifted. "Still, though these star-field cultivators are stronger than the Nine Nether Nether Soldiers, the difference isn't that great. At the very least, they're still somewhat weaker than us. Even those among us who haven't reached the peak of the Thirty-fifth Heaven of Near-Saint, infinitely close to Sainthood, are stronger than them."
Before anyone could speak, he continued, "We're stronger than those star-field cultivators, and our mastery of archery is surely superior to theirs. Most importantly, we've also set