The sky and earth of the Hongmeng gradually darkened until gray became the overwhelming color of the world. An enormous shadow fixed its gaze on Lu Yun like it was the eye of an unknown creature.

Everyone quieted down, including the ten potentates and Curse King hidden in the void.

The legend was known to all—any superior realm cultivator who immediately became a ninth step king upon ascension would attract misfortune. However, that was only a story. No one had ever seen it proven or not with their own eyes.

Today, everyone witnessed this misfortune for themselves.

An enormous mass of shadow hovered in the air like a collection of thunderclouds....