Without a doubt, the Heart of Daoist Huang was astonishingly powerful. Using it could create another sun in this world and end the Eternal Night Doomsday once and for all.
But that power came at an enormous cost.
A hundred years of life, two attribute points, or one point of Knowledge—each was a scarce and vital resource for Xia Lun. In his current circumstances, all three mattered more than a legendary item.
Xia Lun stared silently at the Obsidian Obelisk. Its mirror-smooth surface reflected the faint flicker of firelight in the distance, giving it a hazy, mysterious air. The frost clinging to it began to melt into a few clear droplets.
Water droplets?
Xia Lun narrowed his eyes. He immediately remembered the message Scarface Elder had passed on: "Middle Way Upon Meeting Water."
That hint had helped him defeat Philos Arne, the Deer of Abundance, and Fused Proud Sun. The droplets on the Obsidian Obelisk might have been a coincidence, but they were worth spending more resources to test.
With that thought, he gently placed his palm against the Obsidian Obelisk.
A cold, hard sensation met his hand. The next moment, the Obsidian Obelisk began to pulse!
Thump, thump! Thump, thump!
The heartbeat boomed like a drum. The ground and walls trembled, sending dust and grit swirling into the air.
Delis the warhorse reared in terror. White Line, who had just finished tying her up, cried out in alarm.
"Are the Undead attacking again?"
As she spoke, she drew her sword and hurried to Xia Lun's side.
Xia Lun shook his head without answering. The next moment, several lines of information flashed before his eyes.
``` [Warning: Your Mental Health is declining slightly!]
[Current Mental Health status: Serenity!]
[You have activated the Heart of Daoist Huang. The Category Concept Library