Putting aside the risks associated with using the Blade of the Dark Empire, this weapon is extremely powerful.
It has a strong blessing effect on shadow (void) spells, and can corrode the enemy's will with the touch of the soul of the ancient god Xalatath.
In theory, using an artifact to block the Blade of the Dark Empire can isolate Xal'atath's Whispers.
But by coincidence, the War Sword of Valarjar contains the power of shadow injected by Hela, which can be used by Xal'atath as a medium to invade Sarlayan's soul.
If Onyxia, who was also proficient in shadow magic, hadn't stopped him in time, Sharlayan didn't know whether he would have been lost in the illusion created by Xal'atath.
It is impossible to use it, even in this life.
Although Sarlayan can activate the shadow power in Valajar's sword, he does not possess the power of shadow himself and has no intention of learning, making it difficult to control this self-aware magic weapon.
At least, Sarlayan has no such plan in the next few hundred years.
[Tsk~ As expected of the dragon clan with infinite lifespan, they can come here casually for hundreds of years. 】
[There's nothing wrong with it. With the rate of progress that Sarlayan is making, sooner or later the path of warriors and Thornspeakers will come to an end. It won't be too late to study other professions and powers at that time. 】
[Similarly, Valeera and Stellagosa can be excluded.]
[Although thieves can also use the power of shadow, they are not involved in it deeply. They are mainly used to assist the concealment ability. I don’t think Valeera will be so eager to use this thing as a weapon. 】
[Not to mention Stellagosa, she has not even mastered the gravity spell taught by Senegos, and does not have the energy to study other powers. 】
【So...Onyxia?】
Sarlayan turned his gaze to the thoughtful Black Dragon Princess: "Oni, do you want to use it?"
"Let me remind you that this weapon contains soul fragments of the ancient god. That guy is very good at deceiving people."
"The first two users of it were seduced by the consciousness of the ancient gods within the Blade of the Dark Empire, and ultimately embarked on a path of no return."
Expecting the Old God to be kind, Sharlayan would rather believe that Deathwing doesn't have a handle.
【Grass.】
[Deathwing: Are you polite? 】
The barrage also repeatedly reminded Sharlayan that Xal'atath has his own agenda.
At some point in the future of its original history, it predictably betrayed its new master in order to gain N'Zoth's trust and rewards.
Finally, with the help of N'Zoth, Xal'atath's soul fragment escaped from the shackles of the Blade of the Dark Empire and lodged in the body of a long-dead high elf, and has been missing since then.
Onyxia herself was very hesitant.
She witnessed the entire process of Deathwing's corruption with her own eyes, and was extremely wary of disgusting creatures like the Ancient God.
But for Onyxia, who has both earth and shadow powers, the Blade of the Dark Empire can undoubtedly greatly enhance her strength.
Onyxia is well aware of Deathwing's strength, and she is definitely no match now.
Although Onyxia abandoned darkness and returned to Wyrmrest Temple, she had always been very afraid of her mad father who might return at any time, and she would even have nightmares about it in the dead of night.
Sarlayan, Valeera and Little Star, who have been traveling all year round, sleep very lightly. Every time Onyxia has a nightmare, the three of them will immediately notice it.
Onyxia scratched her head in distress: "I can't decide, how about... let's vote?"
Valeera rolled her eyes angrily: "With four people, how can we vote on an even number? I suspect it will probably end in 2 to 2."
"Then how about adding another one to me?"
Azadas finally figured out the access control system of the Hall of Origin. The door that had been sealed for tens of thousands of years was slowly opening, and a stream of decayed air poured out from the Hall of Origin.
"Forehead……"
Sarlayan pointed to the Blade of the Dark Empire placed on the ground: "Azadas, aren't you worried that our will will be corroded by this thing?"
Azadas smiled and waved his hand: "It's not that exaggerated."
"If this short sword really contains the soul of a complete ancient god, I will destroy it immediately."
"But after all, it's just a weak soul fragment. As long as the holder's own will is strong enough, it can't control your body, right?"
Sarlayan saw the emotion in Onyxia's eyes.
"Then just as Aoni said, five people will vote by a show of hands."
"Raise your hands to agree to Oni leaving the Blade of the Dark Empire."
"Shua~"
Azadas was the first to raise his hand with a smile, Onyxia was the second.
Valeera and Stellagosa, who had doubts, made no move, and the final decision fell to Sharlayan.
After some hesitation, Sarlayan still raised his hand, but he confirmed it with Azadas again.
"Azadas, is it really okay? You also know that Onyxia has the blood of Deathwing in her body, so if..."
"Well..." Azadas touched his chin: "Your worries are not unreasonable."
"How about this."
Azadas stretched his hand over the Dark Empire Blade, and the khaki earth poured into the inside of the short sword.
Sarlayan and the others vaguely seemed to hear angry screams, but when they looked carefully, they found nothing.
Valeela: "...an illusion?"
Azadas shook his head: "It's not an illusion, it's the resistance of the remnant soul of Xal'atas... It's a pity that it is in vain."
If it were an ancient god in its heyday, Azadas would not dare to face its edge.
But such a small piece of remnant soul poses no threat at all to the power of the Titan Guardian.
"I used the power of the earth to suppress Xal'atath's consciousness. As long as the user doesn't actively seek its help, this guy won't be able to say a word."
The power of the earth in Azadas and the black dragon have the same origin, both coming from Khaz'goroth the Shaper.
If this short sword is given to Onyxia to use, she can use the power of the same source to strengthen the seal on Xal'atath at any time, suppressing the hidden dangers of using the Blade of the Dark Empire to the greatest extent.
Onyxia knew very well the value of Azadas's move this time, and hurriedly bowed to the Earth Guardian who was still smiling and thanked him.
"Thank you for your help, Lord Azadas."
"You're welcome, it's just a small effort."
Azadas and Tyr uphold the same philosophy and are very tolerant towards people with the same stance, and will not discriminate because the other person is not a Titan creation.
Azadas patted Onyxia's shoulder solemnly and said: "I know that your black dragon will have an internal war sooner or later."
"It was I who prayed to Kazgoros to grant Neltharion the power to protect the earth. I also have the responsibility to deal with the betrayal of the Black Dragon King."
"It's a pity that due to Loken's suppression, I can't act openly outside. It's very likely that I won't be able to personally participate in the plan to eliminate Neltharion. This action should be regarded as my compensation."
As the Guardian of the Earth and the Guardian of the Titans, Azadas's authority is undoubtedly higher than that of Neltharion.
Although Azadas did not elaborate, the four people present knew what he meant.
As long as this dagger containing the power of the Titan Guardian is inserted into Deathwing's body, the guardian authority attached to the dagger can assist Onyxia in seizing the power of the guardian of the earth that Deathwing has taken for herself.
Without the power of the Earth Guardian, Deathwing is like a toothless tiger.
Even if he could further pray for N'Zoth to grant him shadow power as a supplement, after all, it was not the power he was used to, and his combat effectiveness would inevitably be greatly reduced.
With the insurance on Azadas, Onyxia no longer hesitated and picked up the Blade of the Dark Empire from the ground, silently feeling the blessing of its shadow power and earth power.
The others did not disturb Onyxia's synchronization with the artifact (magic weapon), and silently waited for the decayed air in the Hall of Origin to be exhausted.
"Before entering the Origin Hall, let me explain something."
Azadas pointed to the console with a platinum disk inserted outside the door: "Based on the content recorded on the console, I have a general understanding of the situation in the Hall of Origin."
"Lena guy left a lot of Titan creations in the Hall of Origin, part of which is to guard the Origin Furnace, and the other part is responsible for maintaining the daily operation of the furnace."
"The Origin Furnace has been idle for more than 10,000 years, and most of the Titan creations in the hall are dormant due to lack of energy."
"But there are some creations with special identities that are still awake...or, in other words, not quite sober."
Azadas smiled bitterly and tapped his forehead: "Perhaps due to the impact of the turmoil that year, there were some problems with the still active Titan creations and they were unable to correctly identify ourselves and the enemy."
Sarlayan spread his hands helplessly: "In other words, we have to fight all the way in, subdue those Titan creations, and then use Leiden's Great Guardian authority to restart them one by one?"