As Luise and the dark lord entered the grand hall, they were greeted by a resounding chorus of enthusiastic shouts, "We welcome the king!" The dark lord nodded graciously in response to the warm welcome.
Approaching the majestic throne, the dark lord's eyes fell on the golden table beside it, where a golden crown was resting.
Staring at the crown and throne, the dark lord's mind delved into profound contemplation. "This is no ordinary throne and crown," he mused. "They are remarkable artifacts, possessing power beyond the bounds of this universe. Especially this crown. How did they able to create something of this level?".
This crown was crafted from the most potent elements of the universe, rare and elusive which could be only found after the explosion and burning of a world for billions of years and this also leave behind only a tiny traces of these extraordinary materials.
"It could be said that they needed thousands of these types of worlds to collect enough materials to create a core for this crown," the dark lord pondered, his smile revealing a hint of amusement. "They are good people, I guess," he thought to himself, acknowledging the extraordinary effort put forth by those who created such an incredible artifact.
At that moment, representatives of the most powerful figures in the universe: Li Wuang, the leader of the strongest family: Cheng Jin; and Lin Badao, who headed the mightiest clan stepped forward. They approached the dark lord, who stood proudly before the majestic throne, and humbly knelt down, their faces filled with reverence and admiration.
The strongest clan in the universe was the everlasting clan which was created by the mightiest god in ancient times. The current leader of this clan, Lin Badao, showed deep respect and reverence towards the Dark Lord and spoke with awe, "My king, no one in the universe has the right to put the crown on your head for the ceremony". Everyone nodded in agreement, echoing his sentiment.
Dark lord looked at them and smiled "You are wrong," he said with a sense of certainty in his voice. "There is one who is eligible."
A wave of shock and confusion rippled through the crowd. Who would dare to crown the Dark Lord with their hand?
The Dark Lord's gaze then shifted to Luise, who stood beside him with eyes filled with determination and unwavering loyalty. "Luise," he addressed her, "aren't you going to do your work?"
In that moment, everything became clear. The bond between the Dark Lord and Luise was unlike any other - a connection that surpassed power and status, and it was this bond that made her the only one worthy of the sacred task.
Hearing the Dark lord's words, Luise felt a rush of surprise, but her smile remained unwavering as she smiled warmly and gave a little bow with stretching up her dress like a princess. "It will be my pleasure, my lord," she replied.
As she stepped forward, the entire atmosphere seemed to hold its breath in anticipation. The crowd watched in awe as Luise carefully lifted the crown, fully aware of the significance of this moment. The Dark Lord knelt before her showing a symbol of respect for her in this extraordinary event.
Luise's smile remained as she gently instructed, "Now, put a drop of your blood on the core of the crown for it to recognize you as its master." with her cultivation, she could easily perceive that this crown was a high-level artifact and all high-level artifact needed to recognize its owner by a blood ceremony.
Without hesitation, the Dark Lord bit his thumb, and a bead of crimson blood emerged. He extended his hand towards the crown, allowing a single drop of his life essence to fall upon it. In that instant, a strange and wondrous occurrence unfolded before their eyes. The crown appeared to come alive, responding to the Dark Lord's blood with an intense suction force. It greedily absorbed the offering, as if quenching a deep thirst that had persisted for an eternity, and without stopping, it started to draw even more of the Dark Lord's blood into itself.
As everyone nervously looked on, the Dark Lord's smile grew even wider. "This is truly a remarkable artifact," he declared with a sense of awe in his voice. After a few moments, the crown ceased its unstoppable suction force, and it began to shine with such brilliance that it was almost blinding to the naked eye. Gradually, the radiance subsided, and the crown returned to its normal state. All eyes were now fixed on the Dark Lord, filled with anticipation and curiosity.
As Luise held the crown in her hands, she could feel its immense power coursing through her. The crown held the potential to grant its wearer the authority to command the entire universe. With a smile of reverence and determination, Luise slowly approached the kneeling Dark Lord. The crowd stood still, not wanting to miss a single moment of this historic event—the coronation of the first and strongest king of the universe.
As Luise carefully placed the crown on the Dark Lord's head, an extraordinary force erupted from the crown—a force which was so immense that could easily make the people kneel with a single thought under trillions of galaxies.
With mastery over the newfound power, the Dark Lord skillfully contained and compressed its force within the crown. Like an impenetrable shield, the crown enveloped him in a force that could withstand even the most formidable attack. If the first universe dared to launch an attack again, just this crown would be enough to deal with them.
As the Dark Lord rose from his kneeling position, his eyes met Luise's with an expression of gratitude and love. With a gaze that held the weight of countless stars, the Dark Lord turned his attention to the mesmerized crowd.
He looked at each of them, sensing their awe and astonishment. His smile held a touch of warmth, reassuring them that he was not a ruler to be feared, but one who would lead them with compassion and wisdom... Though he knew he wouldn't be much involved in their affairs but he pledged to prevent past destruction from recurring.
Amidst the quiet gasps and respectful whispers, the Dark Lord took his place on the majestic throne. As he sat down on the throne, the air seemed to hold its breath, the universe itself pausing to witness this historic moment.
As the Dark Lord took his seat on the throne with the crown adorning his head, the excited voice of Li Wuang's resounded through the entire universe, "The king has been crowned." His proclamation echoed far and wide, reaching every corner of existence.
In that moment, a profound silence fell over the universe. Everyone, regardless of their status or origin, instinctively dropped to their knees in reverence and awe no matter in which corner of the universe they were in. Their unified voices rang out, "All hail the king!" The resounding declaration filled the cosmos, a testament to the Dark Lord's newfound reign over the universe.
"All hail the king!"
"All hail the king!"
The joyous celebration spread throughout the universe, and everyone began celebrating.
But it was only for immortals and gods.
In the mortal world, everyone was unaware of the existence of these higher realms, as the ancient gods had deliberately kept these worlds separate to safeguard the safety and tranquility of the mortals.
Within the majestic palace...
Here only the mightiest beings were granted to get entry, including the esteemed heads of the dragon and phoenix clans, who stood amongst the distinguished guests.
Beasts submit to the power, which was the specialty of the dark lord.
As he gazed upon those gathered within and beyond the palace, it was as if he could perceive the entire expanse of the universe with a single look.
A smile graced the Dark Lord's face as he observed all who knelt before him, showing their unwavering respect and loyalty.
"Rise," he uttered in a voice that resonated throughout the universe. Even though he spoke softly, his words reached the farthest reaches of the universe, and all felt a compelling force that lifted them to their feet.
Every single soul revered their king, their hearts brimming with admiration.
"Let us celebrate with a grand banquet," the Dark Lord declared, his smile growing wider.
The palace hall buzzed with activity as servants efficiently arranged tables for every guest, ensuring that all could partake in this momentous occasion. For the first time in the history of the universe, all of these heads of the mightiest clans, families, and various entities from different realms came together to feast and celebrate the coronation of their extraordinary king.
Amidst laughter, barriers that had divided them for ages seemed to dissolve, and a sense of unity prevailed. The Dark Lord, seated at the throne, emanated a magnetic aura that drew everyone closer. As they relished delicious delicacies and shared stories, they eagerly anticipated a new era under the wise and benevolent rule of their powerful king.
After the three-day-long banquet filled with joy and celebration, everyone departed to their respective clans or families.
On this day, Dark Lord was sitting alone on the throne and Luise stood beside him at the right.
It was a moment of calmness in the grand palace when the Dark Lord called upon Lin Badao, the current head of the strongest family.
With curiosity in his eyes, the Dark Lord questioned, "I heard that this crown and throne were created under your supervision."
Seated on his towering throne, the Dark Lord looked down at Lin Badao and continued to ask, "If you could have created such a powerful artifact, why couldn't anyone stop the invaders?"
Lin Badao sighed deeply, his eyes filled with admiration as he spoke, "My king, the materials required to create such an artifact are unimaginably rare which could only be found in the treasury of ancient clans and families so no one was willing to be united even at the times of destruction. However, when news spread that you were to be crowned, everyone willingly emptied their treasuries to contribute towards its creation."
Lin Badao's voice carried a sense of gratitude and sincerity as he continued, "If it weren't for you, my king, none of us in this universe would have united to create such a remarkable artifact, especially a single artifact which none of us could wear."
Dark Lord's gaze remained focused as he asked, "Was it solely about the cost and internal fight?"
Lin Badao responded with admiration, "As expected of the king, your wisdom is unparalleled."
Noticing the Dark Lord's impatience, he hurriedly continued to explain, "This crown and throne are interconnected artifacts, and their core was forged billions of trillions of years ago and refined by the essence of the universe."
Upon hearing this, Dark Lord remarked, "I can sense that its core has been nourished by the universe's spiritual energy for an unimaginable amount of time. But why did none of you attempt to harness this power to fight against the invaders?"
Lin Badao nodded and sighed "Yes my king, we could have used the power of this core to fight against the invaders but it didn't recognize any of us or any gods as its master, so none of us were able to use its power".
Dark Lord listened carefully to Lin Badao's explanation and nodded in understanding. "I see, if the crown and throne didn't recognize any of you or the gods, then using its power was impossible," he remarked.
With that, the Dark Lord dismissed Lin Badao. "Ok, then you can go back".
"Yes my king"
With that, he left the palace while showing his reverence for the newly crowned ruler.