Everyone deferred to Chen Lin's judgment. Once he chose a route, they all flew forward together.
There were many cultivators near the formation, and they encountered someone every so often.
Most traveled alone, however, and even those in groups numbered only two or three. A party as large as theirs was rare and drew quite a few sidelong looks.
They did not dare move too quickly.
Besides guarding against Bai Ruxue, they had to watch for Luo Monsters, especially Asura Believers. If they failed to detect them in time, even their party could capsize in a gutter.
However, the Luo Monsters around the perimeter had largely been swept clean. They traveled over a hundred li without encountering a single one.
The cultivators they saw also grew fewer and fewer.
"Brother Chen, could your deduction have been mistaken? Perhaps that man never meant you any harm?"
Kannie asked while they paused to examine their route.
Chen Lin was somewhat puzzled as well.
With Bai Ruxue's extraordinarily keen perception, there was no way he could have missed Chen Lin leaving the city.
Chen Lin had not even concealed his aura.
Yet after all this time, Bai Ruxue had neither intercepted them within the giant pillars nor appeared in the wilderness. That was indeed unexpected.
"Never mind him. It's better if he doesn't come. Let's hunt Luo Monsters first, but stay alert. He may be hiding in the shadows, waiting to strike once we're entangled with the monsters."
Chen Lin spoke gravely.
He felt that if Bai Ruxue was after the Thunder God Sword, he would never give up.
He did not know just how precious an innate spirit treasure was, but he had yet to see anything of a higher grade. That alone said everything.
"Everyone, extend your senses and watch for