"Everyone, rest first. Then we'll consider completing the Slaughter Mission."
They had traveled tirelessly all the way here, and were mentally exhausted as well.
Fortunately, they were now far from the Demon Race's central territory, so there was no need to worry about danger.
However, not long after—
Ye Tian suddenly raised his head and looked in a certain direction.
"Something's happening."
The moment he spoke, everyone else sprang to their feet almost simultaneously, their expressions turning exceptionally grave.
Without needing further instructions from Ye Tian, Lin Jialu and Shui Juqing raised their Magic Staffs at the same time.
Two translucent bird-shaped phantoms soared into the air and flew high into the sky.
A faint glow also shrouded the two women's eyes.
"I see them. It's a Demon Race army!"
Lin Jialu said in a low voice.
The phantoms continued to circle through the sky, taking in the situation below.
"So many demons," Shui Juqing continued, her expression especially solemn. "There are at least ten thousand of them. Most are ordinary Twin-Blade Demons, with dozens of Emerald Twin-Blade Demons mixed in."
Yet Ye Tian shook his head. "Not just that. There are also many Rook Race Stealth Users and aerial troops."
"Why has the Demon Race suddenly gathered so many forces? Could they be preparing to attack Southeast Fortress?"
Wang Yuanyuan guessed with a dark expression.
"Doesn't look like it." Ye Tian remained calm. "If they were really attacking Southeast Fortress, they wouldn't send so few troops. They would need at least a hundred thousand."
"Even if they were trying to reduce their population, a hundred thousand still wouldn't be enough. There must be another reason."
Since they did not understand the situation, they naturally could not act rashly.
Ye Tian suddenly turned to Lin Jialu and Shui Juqing.
"Sister