As Xiao Yan's terrifying soul power swept over that spot, a place in Demon Flame Valley that had remained quiet all this time finally began to emit strange noises.
Moments later, a fissure slowly opened in the earth, and a red-haired elder wearing a yellow robe patterned with skeletons swiftly flew out.
The elder's face was gaunt, little more than skin stretched over bone. At a glance, he resembled a skeleton, yet an eerie gleam shone in his sunken eyes like ghostly fire.
An ordinary person would likely have been frightened by his appearance. Yet when Earth Demon Old Ghost saw Xiao Yan, he looked as though he was the one who had received a fright.
After all, although he ranked among the formidable Dou Zong experts, he was still no match for a Dou Zun expert.
Upon seeing Xiao Yan's youthful face, Earth Demon Old Ghost froze. His expression shifted subtly several times before a trace of respect finally appeared on his face.
"Senior, may I ask what business you have with this junior?"
His humble attitude left the elders of Demon Flame Valley, whose fury had nearly sent their hair standing on end, staring in disbelief. Their eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
This supreme valley master and founder of Demon Flame Valley possessed an unfathomable cultivation level. Even across the entire Black-Corner Region, there might not have been more than a handful of experts who could rival him, yet here he was, treating a mere stripling with the utmost respect.
Could this incredibly young-looking fellow be some old monster who had concealed his true appearance?
Seeing how readily Earth Demon Old Ghost recognized the situation, Xiao Yan could not help being taken aback.
Faced with Earth Demon Old Ghost's humble attitude, someone with even a slightly