News of a Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure

Swear an oath?

Chen Changming was slightly taken aback. He had not expected that the condition for Blood Demon Venerable to voluntarily submit would be for him to sever his ties with Illusion Star Palace through a vow.

For him, such an oath was naturally of no consequence, as Chen Changming had no connection to Illusion Star Palace whatsoever.

"I can swear it..."

Chen Changming's voice dropped. He stared at Blood Demon Venerable with deep, piercing eyes and let out a cold snort. "But afterwards, you must tell me the reason why."

"That goes without saying."

Blood Demon Venerable blinked repeatedly, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Chen Changming raised a hand, looked up toward the firmament, and said in a deep voice, "I, Chen, swear to the heavens: I have no connection to Illusion Star Palace. If I speak falsely, may I be struck down by the five-fold heavenly thunder!"

The oath was resonant and powerful, carrying a distinct sense of penetration.

Blood Demon Venerable stared at his surroundings expectantly, and upon finding that no heavenly thunder descended, he finally let out a soft sigh of relief.

"You truly are not a person of Illusion Star Palace..."

He felt much more at ease now. Looking at Chen Changming, a look of submission appeared in his eyes, and he explained with a bitter smile, "I was originally an elder of Illusion Star Palace. It was because I stole a fragment of the Sky-Touching Palace that I was hunted down by the Nascent Soul experts of the sect!"

"So that is how it is."

Chen Changming waved his hand, and the fragment of the Sky-Touching Palace fell into his palm.

It was a black shard, looking ancient and weathered, heavy with the passage of time. The material was of an unknown metal;