Jing Liu and Dan Heng, thinking they were enemies, were about to make a move when they were stopped by Billy, but it was not the time for reminiscing. Everyone still left the Hollow together first.
Caesar was still explaining that they were informed by a mysterious phone call that Wise and Billy had fallen into the Hollow, and were even sent a detailed route map, which was why they rushed to support, though it seemed they arrived a bit late.
As Jing Liu and her companions stepped out of the Hollow with Wise, the system's prompt arrived as promised: [World Commission Completed! Reward points have been issued. Participants will be teleported back to their original worlds in 60 minutes, or can confirm early return at any time.]
Wise's stay in the Hollow this time was not long, and he did not engage in strenuous activities, so his condition was still good, and he did not faint.
At the same time, out of caution, he politely declined Paimon's suggestion to "optimize" at this moment—mainly because he was worried that the precise intelligent construct in his eyes would be mistakenly identified as "impurities" by that magical rule power.
After leaving the Hollow, even with the system prompt, Wise reported his safety in the group again.
[Eternal Freeze Zero · Wise]: "We have successfully walked out of the Hollow, everyone doesn't need to worry anymore."
[Eternal Freeze Zero · Wise]: "@[Eternal Freeze Zero · Belle] Belle, I know you must be on your way to the Outer Ring. Don't worry, we are safely out of the Hollow and have rendezvoused with the Children of Calydon."
[Eternal Freeze Zero · Wise]: "Be sure to pay attention to safety on the road! I suspect this incident was a deliberate plot, and it's hard to guarantee they won't target you. I will ask Caesar to send someone to meet you, and you must also be extra careful."
[The Stellaron Hunters · March 7th]: "Yes, yes, Belle, don't be so emotional, with Dan Heng and them, there will definitely be no problem, you should still pay more attention to your own safety."
Everyone in the group advised Belle not to be too anxious, after all, Wise had already been brought out of the Hollow, and Wise clearly had no problems.
[Eternal Freeze Zero · Belle]: "Alright, I'll listen to you then."
Belle was not someone who wouldn't listen to advice, knowing everyone's good intentions, she immediately agreed.
On the other side, Wise said to Caesar: "Caesar, I suspect we were set up to fall in there."
"My sister Belle is also coming to the Outer Ring to see me, can you send people to meet her? I'm worried that those conspirators might still take action."
Caesar immediately promised: "Leave it to me! It was us who wanted to ask the legendary Rope Master Phaeton for help."
"It's already our dereliction of duty to let you suffer this ordeal, and we will never let your sister have any more mishaps!"
"Wright! You go and meet the Rope Master' sister."
Wright immediately got on his motorcycle and agreed, "No problem, I'll be right back."
Billy patted his chest and assured Wise: "Wise, rest assured! Brother Wright is the new 'Ever-Victorious Champion', and his skills... are just a tiny bit worse than mine! With him going to pick up the Vice Store Manager, it's absolutely solid!"
Afterwards, everyone set off on the road to the Children of Calydon.
Jing Liu and Paimon politely declined the suggestion to stay longer.
Wise's safety was already assured, and Kachina's match in the Natlan Holy Fire Arena was waiting for them to cheer her on.
After all, Wise's safety was already guaranteed, while Kachina on the other side still needed the two of them.
Dan Heng originally wanted to discuss the Mara-Struck matter with Paimon again, but seeing their hurried departure, he held his tongue. There was no need to rush this matter.
Observing this differentworld a bit more now was also a rare opportunity.
After Wise and Dan Heng's car drove away, Jing Liu and Paimon found a quiet, secluded corner, and after confirming the surroundings were safe, they actively triggered the chat group's return function.
A blue light flashed, and the two figures instantly disappeared, returning to Teyvat, to continue watching the [Returning Fire Sacred Night Pilgrimage].
Soon after, Wise and Dan Heng arrived at the Children of Calydon's stronghold—Wildfire Town.
Upon arrival, Wise needed to discuss cooperation matters with Caesar.
Dan Heng temporarily parted ways with him, intending to learn as much as possible about the customs and traditions of this differentworld within the remaining less than half an hour.
Dan Heng briefly observed the town's buildings and residents' living conditions, and also consulted an elder named Demir, learning some basic information about Wildfire Town and the Outer Ring.
Overall, the Outer Ring belonged to a relatively underdeveloped area, and the items and infrastructure used by the residents reflected this.
This place primarily relied on traditional energy sources like oil.
The Children of Calydon's purpose in inviting Wise this time should be to contend with the current Overlord [Triumphant Ones] for the position of Overlord of the Outer Ring, with the core demand being to obtain management rights over these oil resources.
So Dan Heng found Wise and Caesar again in the remaining time.
"Wise, Ms. Caesar." Dan Heng turned to the two, his attitude sincere, "I would like to request to place a [Domain Anchor] here."
He explained: "This item is a symbol of the Astral Express's pioneering. It can automatically anchor the coordinates here, continuously collect basic environmental information, and replenish energy for the Astral Express."
"More importantly, it allows us to reach here more conveniently."
"Of course, this will not cause any impact here, after all, it is just a creation similar to a signal tower, the only impact might just be an additional somewhat special landmark here."
Dan Heng's attitude was very sincere, as there was nothing to hide about this.
Wise naturally had no objections.
After this incident, he had trust in the chat group and its members' stance and character.
Caesar had also learned from Billy that Dan Heng was skilled and a friend of Wise, worth befriending, so she readily agreed: "No problem! Place it!"
The reason Lucy didn't come out to negotiate terms with Dan Heng was because Caesar had arranged for her to meet Belle.
Seeing that everyone had agreed, Dan Heng took out the Domain Anchor.
Except for Wise, everyone else was still surprised, wondering where Dan Heng had pulled out a basketball-sized blue crystal-like object, which seemed to contain a light sphere.
Dan Heng gently placed the object in his hand on the ground. The basketball-sized blue crystal-like object instantly activated upon contact with the ground! A soft and stable blue light emanated from it, and the brightness of the core light sphere sharply increased.
Accompanied by a slight hum, the main body of the device floated steadily in the air.
Immediately afterwards, prismatic crystal structures extended from both the upper and lower ends, while several faintly glowing rings appeared out of thin air, encircling the main core, beginning regular and elegant self-rotation and revolution.
Caesar's eyes widened, and she circled the floating device for a little less than half a turn, unable to help but exclaim in admiration.
"Ho! This thing can fly without a thruster, how amazing! Your Astral Express is truly extraordinary!"
After placing the Domain Anchor, Dan Heng sensed that the teleportation time limit was approaching, and immediately bid farewell to Wise and Caesar: "I still have important matters, so I will take my leave now. We will meet again."
He had to find a deserted place to leave as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary trouble.
And after Dan Heng set the Domain Anchor, he also quickly said goodbye.
Because the teleportation time was approaching, it was better to avoid teleporting in front of people to prevent leaving trouble.
Caesar wanted to keep him, but seeing Dan Heng was in a hurry, she thought of discussing it next time, not rushing this time.
On the Astral Express, everyone only saw a blue cylindrical light flash, and Dan Heng appeared before their eyes.