It's not that Xiao Mu was being arrogant, but he genuinely felt that connecting with Qi Ping and Liu Tong would only drag him down.
Qi Ping and Liu Tong were both True God Realm cultivators, and their strength wasn't weak. But even with these two joining forces, could Xiao Mu actually contend against the Five Elements Sect?
Clearly not.
The forces of the Five Elements Sect were too overwhelming. Even with Qi Ping and Liu Tong's assistance, Xiao Mu didn't believe he could confront the sect head-on.
His confrontations with the Five Elements Sect relied on his powerful Escape Art and rapid Escape Speed, which made it impossible for the sect to catch him. This allowed him to ambush them whenever he wanted and leave immediately after, leaving them helpless.
If he teamed up with Qi Ping and Liu Tong, would he still be able to fight and retreat so freely?
Clearly not.
"Forget it. I should at least contact them and hear what these two have planned."
