In a desolate land filled with darkness and blazing green flames erupting from the shattered earth was a man seated in a cross-legged position and a massive snake-like beast coiled up like a ball while silently watching over its master.
The glow in Derik's eyes had dimmed considerably and his body was covered in sweat and black blood which oozed out of his numerous injuries. At this point, even though he still possessed the high-speed healing ability, its effects were reduced greatly.
"Young master…" The shadow lurker muttered but stopped when Derik signaled it not to continue by raising a finger.
"Don't worry, I'll live… the death energy in the underworld is quite strong, I should be able to stabilize my realm within a few minutes here… an hour at most" Derik said nonchalantly while gazing into the dark sky of the underworld as if he was waiting for something or someone.