After snatching the Fallen Heart Flame, Earth Demon Old Ghost swiftly sped toward Demon Flame Valley. He could sense Xiao Yan pursuing relentlessly behind him, but the difference in their speed drew them farther and farther apart until he finally lost all trace of Xiao Yan's aura. Upon noticing this, Earth Demon Old Ghost gave a disdainful sneer. A junior was a junior, after all-sharp of tongue, but still woefully lacking when it truly mattered.
Although he had shaken Xiao Yan off, he had already made up his mind: once he broke through to Dou Zun, his first order of business would be to wash that brat and his entire faction in blood. Even setting aside the brat's repeated mockery today and his killing of Demon Flame Valley's Four Great Elders, his talent alone was enough to make Earth Demon Old Ghost tremble with fear. An enemy like this had to be eliminated before he could grow into his full strength!
"Hm?" Just as he was about to enter Demon Flame Valley's territory, Earth Demon Old Ghost suddenly sensed something amiss. Why was Demon Flame Valley... so quiet today?
For some reason, a trace of unease suddenly stirred in his heart. He sped forward and saw a black-haired youth sitting on a deep-black boulder at the valley entrance, toying with a ball of eerie blue flame. At the sight of Earth Demon Old Ghost, the youth lifted his head and smiled. "You really took your time. I've been waiting for you for quite a while."
"It's you!" Seeing Xiao Yan seated at the valley entrance, Earth Demon Old Ghost's pupils contracted slightly. He had clearly left this brat far behind just moments ago. How could he have reached Demon Flame Valley first? As these thoughts churned through his mind, Earth