Eternal Thief

"System, appraise both the Violent Ocean Sword and that skull's core!"

This time system didn't directly apprise and emotionlessly uttered, "[25 Million Thief Points.]"

Ace pursed his lips, "Take them."

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[The Devil Core of Eight Eye Dark Devil]

-Description: The middle-rank devil soldier born in the ??? Abyss that is filled with killing intent and intent to devour all lives and light! It has the ability to command the lower rank devil soldiers of ??? Abyss. Without destroying the devil's core, it is impossible to kill the Eight Eye Dark Devil. It can continue to revive by absorbing life force in the air and has the ability to possess others, turning them into its devil puppets.

-Grade: Above Grade-9

-Usage (1): Can be used to comprehend one of the Laws among [Devour], [Dark] & [Slaughter]

-Usage (2): Can be used in forging, alchemy, and formation crafting.

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[Violent Ocean Sword]

-Grade: Above Grade-9

-Detectable Ability(s): 3

1. Violent Sword Intent

Description: Unique Sword Intent born within the sword with its spirit. Can be comprehended with Sword Spirit's help.

2. Vast Ocean

Description: The Violent Ocean Sword can manipulate its size up to 1,000 meters.

3. Ocean Splitter

Description: Unique Sword Skill of ??? Grade.

The requirement to use these abilities: The Sword Spirit Acknowledgment

-Current Owner: Ace White (Equal Bond)

[NOTE: The Sword Spirit of the Violent Ocean Sword is currently wounded and in a fragile state.]

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Ace was surprised to see the Eight Eye Dark Devil description; it was above grade nine as well, which means its cultivation would've been higher than the eighth realm when it was alive.

But he didn't understand how this kind of creature was able to enter the Mortal Sky Heaven since it should be impossible. Furthermore, the master of the violent sword was also of the same prowess or even more powerful to slay it.

'Just what is the secret behind this battlefield? The Violent Ocean Sword also refuses to reveal it. Then the other two mystery plains should also have these sorts of secrets as well. Should I make a trip there as well?' Ace mused as he couldn't help but think about acquiring more treasures like the Violent Ocean Sword.

"System, how can I kill these devils from the abyss?" Ace asked, as he was quite curious about this fact.

According to the system, these creatures seemed to be undying as long as their cores were intact, and since the person who killed them left them behind intact, this could only mean he either didn't have a way to destroy them or died before he had the chance.

The Violent Ocean Sword didn't say anything about its previous master since it was related to this battlefield's secret. But he didn't find any corpses in the canyon. It could either mean that person died without leaving behind any remains or left. But the chances of the latter were very low.

Nonetheless, he didn't care much about it since he had already acquired what he wanted, and there was no need to be too greedy.

"[The Devil Cores can only be destroyed by the law of devouring of annihilation; otherwise, they can only be suppressed. The host can use the law of Devour to absorb the law intent hidden in the devil cores, which means certain death for the devil core owner. The host can also use the Heavenly Thunder or Powerful Lightning Intent as it is also the manifestation of annihilation and destruction. But to achieve the latter, your law of annihilation should be above the Devil Core's owner's own prowess.]"

Realization dawns upon him at this moment, "So that's how it is. I have to admit these devils from the abyss are really something else. Then didn't this mean Eva is even more formidable, or is there a difference between her and these devils?"

"[Host can take the Shadow Abyssal Bloodline as a royal bloodline while these devils' bloodline is of peasants.]"

Ace's eyes widened as this disparity was really huge.

Now that he had taken the treasure, Ace sensed the killing intent in the air was beginning to dissipate, and if he weren't wrong, this place would turn to normal in a few years.

Without hesitation, Ace took flight as it was time to go back.

When he exited the canyon, Ace was startled because the barrier around the battlefield had completely gone, and there was no trace of Sofia either.

His expression became somewhat ugly, 'Don't tell me she took off the moment she got the chance so she didn't have to complete her promise with me? What a fickle woman. I'll give her a thief symbol on her face the next time I see her.' Although they had a deal, he didn't make her sign the soul contract since he didn't think she would be able to run away because of the seal. But after he took the sword and skull, the seal also lost its core and dissipated.

So, without anything holding Sofia back, she decided to flee by using the teleportation talisman. She knew Ace could do nothing about it, and once she alerted her clan about his presence, it would be nigh impossible for Ace to achieve his goal.

Ace sighed ruefully as he knew he had made a mistake this time because he was blinded by his greed. Still, even without Sofia, he was confident in infiltrating the imperial palace.

So, without wasting more time, Ace took out his own golden talisman, but to his shock, that talisman was completely useless now, making his expression sink even more.

He had no idea where he was or how far he was from the closest city, but now he had to travel normally which might take months since the Mystery Plains were extremely far away from any inhabited lands.

'Sigh…' He sighed bitterly before he decided to head east where he came from and hoped that he'd quickly leave this place.

Another thing worth mentioning was that the live fate map has finally turned gray from silver, which means there was nothing here useful to him any longer.

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While Ace was irritated about his current situation, far away from the Ancient Sky Battlefield, within a grand chamber, a formation lit up brightly.

The next moment, a giant curvaceous figure appeared with a somewhat pale complexion. She was none other than Sofia.

Her eyes shimmered with ecstasy, 'I've successfully managed to escape and return. I need to report my findings quickly!'