Swallowed Star: Primordial Artifact

Chapter 223 The Invincible Servant Who Conferred the Title of King
"Wait a moment, I will restore you to your full strength in a short time." As he spoke, Jiang Ye flipped his hand, and a spear that was radiating a mysterious purple light appeared out of thin air.

The spear spun rapidly before crashing heavily onto the scorching desert with a loud thud, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Dark Thunder King, who had been full of doubts, turned his head at the sound, and his eyes widened instantly, shining with surprise. "Thunder Spear?" he murmured to himself, his voice full of disbelief.

The lightning spear before him was completely different from what he remembered.

The once smooth spear shaft was now covered with dense, ancient runes. These runes seemed to be alive, shimmering slightly and radiating an ancient and powerful aura.

This aura was profound and powerful, as if it had transcended endless ages, causing the surrounding space to tremble slightly. Anyone could tell at a glance that this was a rare treasure.

"This, this is really my Thunder Spear? How did it become a treasure?" Dark Thunder King's voice trembled with excitement.

In this vast universe, treasures have always been the exclusive possessions of cosmic venerables. Even among the strongest kings, those who possess such treasures are extremely rare.

Seeing Dark Thunder King's reaction, Jiang Ye's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile.

"Try claiming it as your master," Jiang Ye said with a smile. He had already removed the previous spiritual imprint, so the spear was now ownerless.
"Yes, Master!" Dark Thunder King was extremely excited, reaching out to stroke the lightning spear before imprinting his spiritual mark upon it.

In an instant, the lightning spear shone brightly, and the dazzling lightning spread outwards like a surging tide. Centered on the Dark Thunder King, the desert within a radius of several miles was instantly illuminated as bright as day by this lightning.

Countless bolts of lightning snaked and danced around the spear, crackling and popping.

Dark Thunder King could clearly feel the immense power contained within the spear. He tried to mobilize this power, and bolts of lightning as thick as buckets shot out from the tip of the spear, blasting deep, bottomless craters into the desert and stirring up sandstorms that blotted out the sun.

"This, this..." Dark Thunder King was so shocked by the terrifying power of the lightning spear in his hand that he was speechless.

It's important to understand that the difference between the limit of being a King and the invincible King largely lies in whether or not one possesses a powerful treasure.

Now, the spear in Dark Thunder King's hand was originally his weapon, but after being upgraded and modified by the Qiankun Cauldron, it was perfectly suited to him. With the blessing of this treasure, Dark Thunder King's strength can be said to have instantly undergone a qualitative leap, enough to rival a powerful and invincible king like Nan Cheng.

Seeing the excited Dark Thunder King, Jiang Ye's eyes gleamed with ambition.
“I have the Qiankun Cauldron, which can mass-produce treasures. However, if I take out too many at once, the risk is too great and they are not very useful. These soul servants are absolutely loyal to me. Giving them treasures is a way to indirectly enhance my strength.”

For Jiang Ye, the level at which he could enslave his soul was at least the "Limit of Kings". With his current strength, it was a pipe dream to think he could capture servants at the level of "Fate-Destroying King" or "Seven Swords King".

However, if a king at the pinnacle wields a powerful weapon and wears heavy armor, who can deny that he is invincible among kings?

In the vast universe, having allies and servants is extremely important! However, obtaining a powerful servant is very difficult. You need to find one that you can handle and prevent from escaping, and direct soul control is something only "soul masters" can do. And masters who are skilled in soul matters are very rare.

There is only one stupid way!
Kill the opponent into a deep sleep, then take control!

However, this clumsy method has many weaknesses. Killing an immortal god until it falls into a deep sleep? The opponent might sense the danger and self-destruct. Secondly, how could it happen to fall asleep so conveniently? If the attack goes too far, it could kill the opponent outright. Thirdly, even if successful, how long would it take to restore a sleeping immortal god to full power and grant it powerful servants? Using precious treasures to restore and awaken it would be far too costly.

In short, controlling a powerful immortal servant, especially one whose strength is close to one's own, is extremely difficult. Generally, those who are masters of the soul realm have a higher probability of succeeding.

Jiang Ye's ability to enslave Dark Thunder King was largely due to luck.

"Hmm?" At this moment, a trace of reluctance flashed in Dark Thunder King's eyes.

"Master." Dark Thunder King respectfully handed over the lightning spear in his hand.

Jiang Ye raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. He looked at the spear that Dark Thunder King offered, but did not reach out to take it. "What's wrong? Why are you giving me the Thunder Spear? Is there something you're not used to?"

Dark Thunder King gripped the spear tightly with both hands and said, "Master, this Thunder Spear is now a great treasure. With your strength and abilities, you can certainly unleash its full power. If you were to wield this spear..."

"Haha... I can have plenty of treasures if I want them." Jiang Ye laughed. "This Thunder Spear was upgraded and modified by me using special methods, and it was prepared just for you. Get familiar with it as soon as possible."

Jiang Ye didn't hide anything from his soul servants, including Dark Thunder King, but there was no need to explain in detail how he did it.

"By the way, I also refined your armor into a precious treasure, and this is the treasure you need to restore your strength."

Jiang Ye casually tossed a spatial ring, which flew directly towards Dark Thunder King.

Dark Thunder King instinctively reached out and steadily caught the spatial ring. His hand trembled slightly, his eyes filled with shock and gratitude. "Master, this..." His voice became hoarse with excitement, and he was momentarily speechless, unsure how to express the shock in his heart.

Seeing Dark Thunder King's reaction, Jiang Ye felt a surge of satisfaction: "Alright, increasing your strength is also increasing my strength."

Dark Thunder King nodded vigorously, knelt on one knee, and solemnly said, "Master, rest assured, Dark Thunder will certainly live up to your expectations!"

After saying that, he put the ring on his hand and probed it with his divine sense. He saw that the space inside the ring was vast, with treasures emitting strange light neatly arranged, and a set of armor emitting a chilling light floating silently.

The armor was also covered with complex runes of the Law of Lightning, which subtly echoed the aura of the Thunder Spear.

King Dark Thunder was extremely excited. The Thunder Spear and Thunder Armor were a set of weapons and equipment that he had specially crafted at great expense. He never expected that his master would transform them into such a treasure, and they would still be a perfect match.

Without hesitation, Dark Thunder King immediately took out his armor and put it on.

In an instant, a tremendous power surged from his armor, resonating with the Thunder Spear in his hand. He felt as if he had become one with heaven and earth, and every move he made contained the power to destroy the world.

"Good! Good! Good!" Jiang Ye said three times, his eyes shining brightly.

The first invincible servant to be enfeoffed as a king has been made.

(End of this chapter)