The golden light dissipated, and the island returned to peace, save for a lingering trace of scorched heat in the air. Lu Chen and Huo Yao stood side by side, both somewhat exhausted, yet their eyes burned with unusual determination.
"We must hurry back to the Immortal Sect as soon as possible," Lu Chen said, putting away his long sword with a solemn tone. "Although the Lord of the Abyss has been temporarily repelled, he will surely make a comeback, and next time he will be even stronger."
Huo Yao nodded, and the two transformed into streaks of light, speeding away in the direction of the Immortal Sect.
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