Light shone into the depths of the ocean, turning the dark Sea Abyss a pale blue.
A gentle voice spoke again:
"This black dragon looks like a member of the Dragon Race, but it's actually a super soul artifact born for war. Whoever made it must have gone to a great deal of trouble."
"It's truly one of a kind."
"...But I sense an incredibly powerful, vicious curse on it."
"I'm busy dealing with all kinds of plagues right now, so I can't spare the time to look after your affairs. Take Sin Prison Dragon King to the land of seals and find me there."
The voice slowly faded away.
The radiance shot up from the ocean and vanished in an instant.
Only a layer of sacred white light continued to swirl around the black dragon.
The black dragon slept peacefully in the light.
If Gu Qingshan had been conscious, he would have seen several lines of glowing text appear on the God of War Interface:
"You have received the Snake King's blessing."
"The curse of Evil Thought Burning God that you bear has been slightly dispelled. The duration of the curse has been shortened by one hour."
The white light enveloping the black dragon gradually shrank and dimmed.
As if sensing it, the black dragon quickly shrank as well, transforming back into a human and remaining within the light's embrace.
A few breaths later.
The light finally disappeared completely.
Gu Qingshan murmured a couple of dissatisfied words and fell asleep again.
The giant beetle swam over and carefully supported him.
"I'm taking him to meet the king. Who's coming?" the giant beetle asked proudly.
"Me!"
"Count me in."
"And me."
"Me!"
The monsters called out, eager to be first.
—According to the king, this soul artifact had been struck