From Secret Clan to the Divine Dynasty

Chapter 440 The Power of Single-Digit Forbidden Rare Artifacts_2

Darren thought of this, tightly clenched his fists, and a peculiar, pleased expression appeared on his face.

"It's unimaginable."

Decades ago, the Fischer family had obtained parts of a "Bronze Oil Lamp," and over the following decades, they continuously collected intelligence on its various components.

The Fischer family had long confirmed that this "oil lamp" was a Forbidden rare artifact from another continent, detailed with its specific number and ability in a certain book.

Number five...

It possessed the power to grant wishes!

But the cost of using it was also tremendous... The user would be completely forgotten by everyone, and his soul would become enslaved by it, forever becoming a part of the lamp oil.

Darren pinched his chin, muttering to himself.

"Hmm, now only the base of the lamp is left to be acquired, and that part is undoubtedly in the hands of the Rhea people, in that family with a deep-seated grudge against us... the Meyer family."

His eyes flickered with a fire of hatred.

"Just getting the 'base' from them would allow the restoration of a powerful single-digit Forbidden rare artifact." Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire

Many mysticism books record that single-digit Forbidden rare artifacts are things that can change the world, their powers so immense that even the Heavenly Enlightened ones go mad over them, and since ancient times countless people have fought desperately for them.

Their true names are only known by the users at the moment of use, so people often use very simple aliases when referring to them.

Once in the history of Claud World, certain individuals had used five single-digit Forbidden rare artifacts, and their code names were number two "Mirror," number three "empty cup," number seven "Black Coat," number eight "crucifix brooch," number nine "Single-lens Glasses."

The impact of single-digit Forbidden rare artifacts was also extremely significant, such as turning a once-rich and glorious region into a permanent forbidden zone, or causing a destroyed city to reappear in the world.

However, the cost of single-digit Forbidden rare artifacts is also tremendously unbearable for mortals.

The users of these Forbidden rare artifacts hardly ever survive, and they might even affect those around them, like the cost of the third Forbidden rare artifact "Mirror," involving the souls of the user and their blood relatives...

However, there is a great existence that can erase the "cost."

"The Box of Illusion" was sacrificed to the great Lord of the Lost.

Karl felt a sense of satisfaction he hadn't experienced in a long time.

It was like savoring a feast of exotic delicacies, experiencing an indescribably pleasant satisfaction.

A fresh yet profound aroma instantly spread, resembling the unique scent of the mountains interspersed with the nourishment of sunlight and dew and the fragrance of the earth, making one involuntarily intoxicated.

Delicate yet ruggedly mountainous, refreshing and palatable, with the sweetness of dewdrops, it felt as though one was in the mountain forests at dawn, breathing the purest air.

Additionally, there was a part of the wild flavor, appearing as if the meat was exceptionally firm yet elastic, with every fiber containing the essence of nature and the vitality of life.

"Very good."

Karl was truly very satisfied, even feeling that if he actually had a human form, he might never have the opportunity to taste such pure delicacies.

"Perhaps the real wild flavor wouldn't even offer such a fantastic experience."

After his satisfaction, he started tinkering with a new rune power.

The newly formed rune was a red luminous curved mark, somewhat resembling a swimming fish and also a bit like red satin, very eye-catching.

Finally, Karl acquired the new rune power "Illusion"!

"Not bad!"

Those who possess the "Illusion" rune power can emit a strong, peculiar glare by gazing, a force that can almost utterly destroy all things.

Among all the Forbidden rare artifacts Karl had acquired thus far, the theoretical Lethality of "Destruction" was undoubtedly the most formidable.

However, there was a problem, the Spiritual Power needed to use "Illusion" was immense.

Simply put, aside from Chris and Darren, who had already reached the 6th Rank, and Karno, who mainly increased Spiritual Power at the 5th Rank, none of the other members of the Dawn Church could withstand the enormous amount of Spiritual Power required to use it.

"..."

Karl muttered to himself.

"Although there is no enormous cost to pay, the demand for its use is still very significant... but it's already quite acceptable."

So, to whom should the "illusion" be given?

Karl fell into deep thought.

"Is it Darren, Karno, or Chris?"

Firstly, it could be confirmed that the two Forbidden rare artifacts on Chris had strong controlling effects, yet his lethality had become a shortfall.

Although "Lethality" was indeed a potent capability against those weaker or of the same rank as Monarch Transcendents, Chris would appear feeble when facing someone distinctly more powerful.

"Especially when facing an Extraordinary Exponent with a Domain of transformation ability or a huge form, Chris's potency seemed insufficient."

Angel's Cage, although very powerful, seemed somewhat superfluous when two strong control abilities were on one person.

Then there was Darren.

"The effect of Soul Command is very powerful; it even has a fair chance to overpower stronger foes. Yes, the Emerald Ring isn't weak, but compared to the powerful 'illusion,' it's still lacking a lot."

So, Darren also needed the lethality of "illusion"...

Lastly, there was Karno, who possessed "Iron Attraction" that could attract and control matter within several kilometers—a relatively balanced rune power—but still inferior to the other, more potent Forbidden rare artifacts.

And "Death Retrospection" gave Karno an extra life, which was very crucial. That definitely could not be swapped.

"I've made up my mind."

After careful consideration, Karl finally decided to grant the rune power of "illusion" to...

Chris.

Because the controlling effects of "Rift Moment" and "Angel's Cage" indeed conflicted, and although "Angel's Cage" seemed extremely powerful, its use would instantly make one lose all Spiritual Power, which was a significant disadvantage.

Moreover, the effects of "Rift Moment" and "illusion" could work together.

In simple terms, it could halt an opponent's movement first, then commence the "illusion" irradiation... With this combo, Chris would be capable of killing the majority of enemies, though the consumption of Spiritual Power would also be gigantic.

And if such a combo still couldn't kill an enemy, there was hardly a need to consider direct confrontation anymore.

"Mmm, I should dismantle the rune of 'Angel's Cage,' take some time to reassemble it, and then swap Darren's 'Emerald Ring' for 'Angel's Cage.'

"Since Darren's situation relies less on Spiritual Power, solely in physical strength, he is exceedingly formidable."

"And the most important point is that the effect of 'Angel's Cage' can also work with 'Soul Command.'"

Karl could already imagine the scene where Darren, while fighting an enemy, could simply dictate through "Soul Command" to play a game of hide-and-seek or racing, then easily secure wins in the games.

"Just thinking about it feels quite unfair, very good, indeed excellent."

Thus, in the Grand Hall underground, many from the Fischer family were eagerly anticipating when suddenly, Chris looked up.

He felt it.

A certain change deep within his soul.

The rune power that had been inside him for a long time had undergone a different alteration; the once very powerful "Angel's Cage" had been switched for a new rune power.

Chris slowly closed his eyes.

So that was it.

It was... "illusion."

Theoretically, even a power strong enough to kill Heavenly Enlightenment!

Since the dismantled rune required some time to be reassembled, Karl hadn't yet swapped Darren's "Emerald Ring"; this process might take several years.

After the ceremony, as soon as his son Archer finished his final words of gratitude, Darren once more thanked the great Lord of the Lost, then turned to face everyone in the Grand Hall.

He now emanated a leader's aura.

"The great Lord of the Lost will protect us."

"And in the upcoming war, we, the Fischer family, the Dawn Church, and the Cyart people, will certainly achieve complete victory under the watch of the Lord of the Lost!"