In Shi Ao's eyes, the raiders who were left without Lu Yuan posed no threat. But if he killed them all at once, it could drive every raider in the Demon Realm into a frenzy. After hearing Ling Tian speak of having the world in his heart, Shi Ao had gained a faint understanding of this. So he simply let the raiders go—and could even win Ling Tian's favor in the process. Why wouldn't he?
After hearing Shi Ao's explanation, the representatives of the various clans finally understood. They regarded him in a new light, and none of them intended to make a move anymore. Unbeknownst to them, they had also come to trust him more.
Led by Lu Yuan and his brothers, the several hundred raiders soon set foot on the only passageway and disappeared from view.
Seeing Lu Yuan and the others pass through safely, Ling Tian smiled faintly. Half the great weight on his heart had lifted.
Only a hundred or so Mysterious Spirit Bees remained, along with Ling Tian, Hu Yao, and a few others. Seeing that Shi Ao's group had begun to encircle them, killing intent surged through Xuan Ming, and he was about to attack when Ling Tian stopped him with a glance.
"Ling Tian, those bothersome people have left. It's much quieter now." Shi Ao smiled faintly, his voice brimming with confidence. "Well? Are you still not going to surrender and await your deaths? Do you really think you can escape with nearly ten Tribulation Crossing experts joining forces?"
"Hmph, brat, don't get too arrogant, Shi Ao." Seeing his confident air, Niu Meng flew into a rage. "You dare kill me and little sister Hu Yao? Aren't you afraid of the Great Strength Divine Ox Clan and the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox Clan taking