Having their morale shaken was better than being completely in the dark. Intelligence was crucial in war; sometimes, it decided the outcome of an entire battle.
In the Endless Fire Domain, Cai Lin and Zi Yan went straight to Xiao Yan.
They abandoned their usual politeness and directly questioned Xiao Yan. "Why were you the only ones who came back? Where is Lan Hong? Where did he go?"
"This..."
"Speak! Don't tell me he's dead."
"Sigh, Senior stayed behind alone to buy time for Lin Dong and me. He faced the Demon Ancestor, Evil Ancestor, and Slaughter Ancestor of the Outer Realm Demons by himself. Whether he is alive or dead is still unknown."
Cai Lin felt her vision go dark. Fortunately, Zi Yan caught her.
"Sister Cai Lin, are you all right? Don't scare me."
"I'm fine. Xiao Yan, weren't you good brothers? Why did you abandon him so easily?"
Faced with Cai Lin and Zi Yan, Xiao Yan truly did not know what to say and could only remain silent. Fortunately, Gu Xun'er arrived at that moment to ease the situation for him.
"Sister Cai Lin, Sister Zi Yan, don't worry too much. I believe Senior has his own reasons. He isn't someone who would give up on life so easily."
Gu Xun'er's comfort did have some effect. Other than believing that Lan Hong would return safely, they had no other choice.
As luck would have it, the Outer Realm Demons attacked the Endless Fire Domain again at that moment.
Cai Lin and Zi Yan vented all their pent-up rage on those Outer Realm Demons.
Cai Lin transformed into an Ancient Sky Snake, while Zi Yan revealed her Dragon Phoenix form, slaughtering their way through the Outer Realm Demons.
They quickly drove back all the invading Outer Realm