Ling Tian Stepped Forward

After persuading Hu Yao, Lian Yue, and the others not to stop him, Ling Tian stepped out from the crowd under everyone's gaze. He came to stand behind Xuan Ming and the other man, declaring that he had a few words to say to Shi Ao.

Seeing how confident Ling Tian was, Xuan Ming and his companion, who trusted him deeply, felt a stirring of excitement. They knew Ling Tian never acted without reason. Though refusing to withdraw now seemed rash to everyone else, they knew he had chosen his position with great care. Even a Mahayana Stage expert would be unable to intercept them there.

Besides, Xuan Ming and his companion had already burned their souls. They were confident they could hold off even a late-stage Mahayana expert for a while.

Watching Ling Tian emerge from the Natural Barrier passage, Shi Ao's expression darkened. To everyone else, Ling Tian's move was clearly a brazen taunt, slapping him right in the face. But Shi Ao didn't think Ling Tian was simply showing off. He had some other purpose.

"Ling Tian, you actually didn't run, even with such a rare chance to escape?" Shi Ao struggled to keep his emotions in check, his voice cold. "Do you really think those two can hold us back just by burning their souls?"

"Heh, haven't the two seniors already held you back?" Ling Tian said with a light laugh, though his smile was steeped in chill. "I came over to have another word with you. Otherwise, the next time we meet will probably be at the Cultivator Assembly, over a hundred years from now."

"Oh? You're that confident you can escape?" Shi Ao raised an eyebrow, his voice brimming with confidence. "There are plenty of Mahayana Stage experts here. Even if you flee into