Lu Chen had successfully obtained Demon Emperor Xue Yueqing's Emperor Weapon-the Demon Emperor Ruler. Although it had shattered into five pieces, its terrifying divine might remained boundless.
He placed the five fragments in his Sea of Bitterness to nurture them, bathing them in primordial chaos qi so that he could wield them more effectively in the future.
Having achieved his purpose, Lu Chen prepared to leave the Demon Emperor's Tomb rather than explore its deeper reaches.
He gazed into the distance and saw burial grounds filled with astonishing phenomena: great tombs with surging dragon qi, vast abysses wreathed in imperial qi, and more, as though peerless divine treasures lay hidden within.
In particular, if he followed that rushing Yellow Springs river upstream, he might find the remains of an Ancient Emperor.
"Master, are we really not going to explore further? With the supreme Demon Emperor's weapon in hand, perhaps we could approach his immortal body." The Three-Legged Golden Crow was puzzled. He still wanted to behold the Ancient Emperor's true appearance!
Lu Chen shook his head slightly at those words. "What Immortal Corpse? It has all returned to dust. Obtaining this supreme Emperor Ruler was already a heaven-sent stroke of fortune. There is no need to disturb the Demon Emperor's final peace."
His gaze grew wistful as he looked toward the great abyss, as though he could see a bouquet of withered flowers. Those were what Demon Emperor Xue Yueqing had treasured most.
"Even tasting all the world's splendor cannot mend a lifetime's regret."
He sighed softly, understanding that this had been the regret of the Demon Emperor's life. From an ordinary Snow Rabbit, he had transformed into a supreme true dragon, sweeping aside all foes in heaven and earth, treading the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands without an equal.