Chapter 985: Of Misfortune and Other Such
The Celestial Fox clan's mastery over fortune could not be any better known; by that token, the Misfortune Pearl had to be a divine item among divine items. The bidders were naturally excited.
It must be incredible. If we could use the Misfortune Pearl to hit the opponent with a curse of misfortune, at the level of a Great Demon King no less, how could they possibly continue to fight effectively? They'd be lucky to muster half their strength. And that's if they're also a Great Demon King. If their cultivation is lower, they might end up just cursed to death instead.
"But I must clarify its limitations," said the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor. "This Misfortune Pearl was forged through great effort, and it consumed much of my own energy. After all, our true intent from the get-go was to dissolve the power of misfortune. Therefore, during use, the pearl actively devours fortune. Over time, as fortune is consumed, the misfortune within is gradually purified. In other words, it is a divine item that weakens over time. Moreover, if the wielder carries it for too long, and especially if it goes without absorbing enough fortune to suppress the internal misfortune, they risk backlash. This is something to be extremely cautious of. However, as of now, it is in peak condition."
As he spoke, the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor extended his right foot and lightly tapped the floor before him. Instantly, a massive white array unfurled beneath him. A powerful suction force emerged from under his feet, pulling the fierce black mist—the very essence of misfortune—toward him like a thousand rivers returning to the sea.
He raised his hand, and a milky-white, pigeon-egg-sized pearl appeared in his palm. The black mist surged into it, and very soon, the once-white pearl had turned as black as ink.
This was a top-tier divine artifact, rare and bizarre beyond comparison.
In VIP Room Eight, Tang San narrowed his eyes as he watched the transformation of the pearl. So, the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor had long since realized the consequences of over-accumulating fortune. Who knew when he had crafted this orb... But even now, the clan's accumulation of fortune was clearly still inflicting misfortune on all races outside the Daemon Continent. The Sea Plague was a clear result of this.
What a scheme. Whoever possessed the Misfortune Pearl would gain a powerful edge in the Battle for the Throne. Misfortune afflicted during battle could sap even the strongest Great Demon Kings of their advantage. And each application of misfortune would gradually cleanse the pearl, drawing out the harmful energies.
Since the Celestial Fox clan would not be participating in the competition, it had nothing to lose. But once afflicted, the victim wouldn't just suffer for the duration of the battle; misfortune would linger, continuing to sap their luck over time. A devious artifact, indeed.
If the pearl was used frequently in the Battle for the Throne, the misfortune within would be significantly reduced, rendering it safe again... for the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor.