The mechanical black Roc's demise ushered in silence among the crowd. A Limit Breaker from the Gouchen Imperial Palace had been vanquished as easily as if it were made of paper. Everyone was taken aback by the sheer unpredictability of the event.0

While chilling awe filled the hearts of the onlookers, a potent signal emanated from the steel fortress hovering near the registration area, decipherable by all factions present.0

"The victor of the first battle, slayer of a Limit Breaker, shall be rewarded with a protective amulet," announced the projection of a bear's head from the towering iron structure. A crystal materialized and traversed the cosmic void, landing squarely in Wang Xuan's hands. No creature dared contest the sacred item bestowed by the guardians of the Land of the Undying.0

Among the assembly of diverse beings—stone beasts, metallic monsters, and flame sprites—all eyes were envious of the dark crystal Wang Xuan now held. The moment he grasped it, he understood its significance; it was a single-use item to save the bearer's life. By killing a Limit-Breaker celebrity, he earned the recognition of the Land of the Undying and became a figure of interest.0

The item's protection was offered in the hopes that he would journey further, sparing him from untimely demise due to unforeseen mishaps. He was essentially considered one of the prime contenders.0

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