At that moment, the Twelve Ancestral Witches in the distance also dropped their battle stances and strode over.
The Space Ancestral Witch, Di Jiang, glanced at the grief-stricken Zhen Yuanzi and could not help sighing.
Then he turned his gaze toward Ye Xuan and Houtu.
"Brother Ye Xuan, little sister. Though we failed to kill Di Jun and Tai Yi in this battle, we dealt a heavy blow to the demons' fighting spirit." Di Jiang's voice was deep and resonant. "However, our Wu Clan expended a great deal in this fight. Our clash with the Star Array also gave us new insights into the Twelve Capital Gods and Demons Array. We must return to Pangu Hall as soon as possible to digest them in seclusion and guard against covert retaliation from the Demon Heavenly Court."
Ye Xuan nodded slightly in agreement.
As the main force opposing the demons, the Wu Clan indeed needed to remain at its peak at all times.
"You are right, Brother Di Jiang. Please return and recuperate, Ancestral Witches. I will make the necessary arrangements for the human race."
The Ancestral Witches did not stand on ceremony.
After briefly bidding Ye Xuan and Houtu farewell, they transformed into twelve streaks of killing intent that shot into the sky and sped toward the heart of the Primordial Wilderness.
After the Ancestral Witches left, Ye Xuan and Houtu supported Zhen Yuanzi from either side. He was gravely wounded, his heart as cold as dead ashes.
The two channeled their magical power and escorted the sorrow-stricken Ancestor of Earth Immortals back to Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain.
Upon entering Wuzhuang Temple, Zhen Yuanzi forced his wounded body to activate the Earth Book array's highest defensive form.
Ochre array patterns completely enveloped Wuzhuang Temple, sealing it off from all outside