"People from the ancient era... So this truly was Death Demon's handiwork?" Mu Qing frowned slightly.
If that was true, then they would have to be careful from here on out. One misstep, and they could fall into Death Demon's trap.
The two left the ruined relic. As they exited the gorge, they suddenly spotted a stone stele.
Azure patterns were branded upon the stele, flickering with a faint glow.
At a glance, they recognized that the power within the stele was identical to that of the jade stone and jade gate.
Ronan stepped forward, and the jade stone in his hand immediately burst with azure light.
Then, a voice rang out.
"My limbs have become crystals. Whoever obtains them shall bear the grave duty of slaying Death Demon. This is a soul contract."
The resounding voice echoed beside Mu Qing and Ronan's ears.
They exchanged a glance, both wearing startled expressions.
What was going on?
It seemed the situation here was quite different from what they had imagined.
This place was not a Secret Realm arranged by Death Demon. This world seemed to have been created by Origin Lord!
And according to that voice, the Origin Crystals had been transformed from his limbs. No matter who acquired an Origin Crystal, they would become Death Demon's mortal enemy.
This was a contract bound to the soul, one that could not be altered and could forcibly change a person's will.
Even if someone obtained an Origin Crystal and spent all their time hiding, keeping far away from Death Demon, they would ultimately still embark upon the path of slaying the demon.
Of course, aside from the will to kill Death Demon, it would have no other effect. On the contrary, possessing an Origin Crystal would grant one unparalleled power.
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