"Ahem..." Within the deathly gray space of the Demon Emperor Tomb, silence fell briefly after the Evil Eyed Monster King's army retreated. Then the Demon Emperor Phantom standing atop the Crystal Coffin began coughing violently. The green flame covering his body streamed toward the countless fissures in the void. Before everyone's eyes, currents of supremely baleful flame force began repairing the shattered space.
"I never imagined I would meet you here."
"Perhaps this is fate." A moment later, the phantom looked at Xiao Yan and the Celestial Fox Commander and murmured softly. A rare trace of emotion stirred in his voice; he had also sensed several familiar auras within Xiao Yan.
"Bzzzz!" The next instant, the Monster Book Fragment inside Xiao Yan escaped his control, shot out of his body, and hurtled toward the Remnant Soul Demon Emperor. It felt like a reunion between master and servant, brimming with joy.
"Senior." Xiao Yan spoke softly. The Demon Emperor seemed to still have many concerns.
"This tomb contains many of my treasures. I have removed the dangerous restrictions, so you may gather whatever you wish."
"You, young man, come with me." As the Demon Emperor finished speaking, he grasped the Monster Book Fragment, and the green flame on his body settled down.
"My lord?" The Celestial Fox Commander could not help speaking up.
"Lead them in searching for anything useful here. I'll go take a look." With that, Xiao Yan transformed into a streak of light and plunged straight into the Crystal Coffin. At the same time, the Demon Emperor vanished with him.
"Let's begin!" A moment later, a hint of a smile shone in the Celestial Fox Commander's eyes. The commander led the remaining experts in searching the space, and none of the treasures could escape their discerning gaze.
Meanwhile,