The First of Annihilation (Part 2)

A full quarter of an hour passed before the layer of gray light covering the Undead Monarchs slowly faded away. When the Undead Judgment Knight faced Long Haochen again, his previous dominance had completely vanished.

"Respected human king. You have used the Blood Pact to prove both your ability and sincerity. Since you can form such a contract with Austin Griffin, we have decided to believe your assurance. We only hope that you will honor your promise and restrain Griffin." The Undead Judgment Knight's form of address for Long Haochen had changed, and that also signified his compromise and recognition of Long Haochen's strength.

Long Haochen nodded expressionlessly. "I will not repeat what I have already said."

Although the Undead Judgment Knight had not obtained any further assurance from Long Haochen, he did not press the matter. With fear lingering in his eyes, he glanced at Haoyue in the distance before leading the Undead Monarchs and their undead army away.

Watching the Undead Monarchs gradually disappear, Long Haochen let out a long breath as well. Layers of glowing white halos spread out from his limbs, finally transforming into white light that surged toward the huge gemstone on the breastplate over his heart. When all the light had withdrawn, the Divine Seal Throne of Eternity and Creation silently vanished along with the gemstone.

Long Haochen's body swayed slightly, his face exceptionally pale. Only with Han Yu supporting him did he manage to steady himself.

His weakness was not caused by excessive spiritual energy consumption, but stemmed from his soul itself. The Divine Seal Throne of Eternity and Creation had given him the sensation of possessing inexhaustible power. Yet the spiritual power required to control that terrifying strength was equally terrifying. Although he had completely fused with the throne, Long Haochen had