"Demon God Bai Ze, the Empress Dowager and my uncle are both in Ling Xiao Palace. Sorry for the trouble, but please make your own way there. I have something to attend to, so I'll take my leave."
After informing Bai Ze, You Wen seemed to remember something halfway there. He said a quick word to Bai Ze and hurried off before Bai Ze could ask for details.
Before long, You Wen landed outside Yang Gu.
Inside Yang Gu, eight Golden Crows were cultivating on the Fusang Tree. The True Sun Flame would vaporize any ordinary person who came near, but to them it felt like warm water. Far from causing discomfort, it left them looking utterly at ease.
Even You Wen, who had spent so long away, felt the weariness leave his eyes at the sight of the Fusang Tree. Comfort spread through his whole body.
Chang Xi sat midway up the trunk of the Fusang Tree, lunar power circling her to ward off the True Sun Flame. In her arms, she held Di Jun's shattered life lamp. The few wisps of flame still burning were as faint as fireflies, barely visible and liable to go out at any moment.
Chang Xi watched Di Jun's life flame so intently that she did not notice You Wen arrive. Only when Lu Jun spoke did she come to her senses.
"Tenth Brother, you're back? Did you find Father?" Lu Jun asked. Chang Xi looked up too, her eyes full of urgency.
"Eldest Brother knows what happened to Father. The Empress Dowager, Uncle, and the ten Demon Gods are speaking with him in Ling Xiao Palace." You Wen offered no further explanation. He did not know Liu Mang's plan and feared that if he said too much, his story might not match