Looking at the ancient talisman paper in his hand, Maha Tian's eyes betrayed a pang of heartache.
The Maha Sacred Rune could only be created by a Saint Grade Heavenly Supreme of the Maha Gu Clan inscribing it with his own essence blood over several decades. Even within the Maha Gu Clan, it was exceedingly rare. Once activated, it could summon power comparable to a Saint Grade Heavenly Supreme's, though that power could only last for the time it took an incense stick to burn.
Even so, the Maha Sacred Rune's value was scarcely less than that of the Maha Tian Bell in his possession.
Within the Maha Gu Clan, this was a strategic treasure of immense importance, a priceless safeguard the clan had entrusted to him to preserve his life. This alone showed just how highly the Maha Gu Clan valued Maha Tian.
"Xiao Yan, you should be proud of yourself for forcing me to burn the Maha Sacred Rune!"
An incomparably fierce killing intent filled Maha Tian's eyes. Burning this Maha Sacred Rune was an enormous extravagance even for the Young Clan Chief of the Maha Gu Clan. Yet if he did not burn it, the personal Saint Relic he carried, the Maha Tian Bell, would be melted down.
The Maha Tian Bell had protected him since childhood. Naturally, he could not bear to let Xiao Yan destroy this treasured companion.
"Since I've already used this Sacred Rune, failing to kill you would be doing it far too great a disservice!"
Maha Tian burst into laughter, but his eyes were bloodshot. Using the Maha Sacred Rune made his heart ache as though it were dripping blood.
A drop of essence blood dripped from his fingertip onto the ancient talisman paper, and blood-red flames swiftly began to burn.
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