Yelan knew what Zhong Baiye and the others wanted to ask, but she did not explain right away. Instead, she motioned for them to follow her.
Watching Yelan walk away, Zhong Baiye and the others had no choice but to follow if they wanted to learn the truth behind all this.
After navigating the winding mine tunnels, Yelan soon led them to an exit.
Zhong Baiye and the others stepped outside and were surprised to find themselves back in the ruins where the coffin had stood earlier.
Although the hall had collapsed, they could still tell how magnificent these ruins had once been.
The floor was covered in gold filigree and unfamiliar patterns. One glance was enough to tell how valuable it was. If Paimon had been there, she would surely have packed up every last floor tile.
The most striking sight was still the coffin in the center. They had no idea what material it was made from, but even from where they stood, Zhong Baiye and the others could sense an immensely oppressive power.
Although the sensation itself was faint, Zhong Baiye had only ever felt anything like it in the presence of a Demon God.
Yelan walked toward the coffin, gathered a ball of Hydro Element energy, and used it to wash the patterns on its surface clean.
Once Zhong Baiye and the others could see the patterns clearly, they were all stunned.
They depicted a group of mortals fighting a Demon God.
Moreover, those mortals had mastered Ruin Guard technology and controlled all kinds of Ruin Beasts to resist the Demon God.
Looking at the patterns, Yelan explained to Zhong Baiye and the others.
"These carvings record how a nation called Khaenri'ah used the strength of mortals to resist the rule of the Demon Gods."
Keqing