Within the ruins, each team slowed their pace after the initial frenzy, realizing that constant battles were depleting their immortal energy, and injuries required recovery time and adjustments.
On an island, Venerable Xun Yi, after leading the Sky Clan to annihilate the opponents, did not advance immediately. Instead, he sat cross-legged on the ground and said to the Sky Clan members, "Now let's rest; before long, we will likely face the final battle. Try to get into the best condition possible!"
Though they had crushed their opponents so far, battles still drained their energy, and resistance from the opponents affected their state.
According to his estimation, Cao Zhen and others were likely catching up, though no one could be sure how soon they would encounter Cao Zhen, their biggest and only enemy. He naturally had to prepare in advance.
