The Origin Ancient Artifact concealed a Dark Quasi-Immortal Emperor Weapon and was the source of the Foreign Realm. Ordinary cultivators illuminated by it instantly became slaves to darkness. In an entire epoch, only one or two could endure it and become Undying Kings. Those sufficiently outstanding, such as the Foreign Realm's giant Wushang, would be rewarded with a drop of dark quasi-emperor blood.
But a robbery as naked and brazen as Lin Xian's-simply picking up the Origin Ancient Artifact and walking away-was a rarity throughout the ages. No Immortal King had ever been so audacious.
Even with emperor flame purifying the darkness and restraining the box, it was not enough. Dense dark power poured out as though it cost nothing, attempting to corrupt Lin Xian, guide him to the Sea of Realms Ancient Hall, and contaminate his primordial spirit.
"Worship darkness, reign supreme in everlasting life-"
Like an ancient curse resounding, the divine spirit of the Emperor Bone Scepter whispered, "Ascend to the ancient hall, and you shall be granted the opportunity to break beyond kingship and become an emperor!"
Black light flowed over Lin Xian's entire body, and a sinister air appeared at the corners of his eyes. Yet his primordial spirit remained radiant with light. He scoffed dismissively. "A mere weapon like you wants to recruit me? Send a Dark Dao Ancestor!"
The Emperor Scepter's divine spirit flew into a rage. What was its standing? It was the origin of an entire realm. Even a dark giant as powerful as Kundi had to treat it with the utmost respect, yet a paltry Immortal King dared provoke it like this.
The Origin Ancient Artifact immediately erupted with earth-shaking radiance. It appeared incomparably sacred, but in truth, this was darkness at the level of its very source, surpassing the king