The Last King Of Darkness

Transferring a Soul Trait is akin to altering the entire imprint trajectory within a soul.

This is an impossible task.

Rod asked in confusion, "King, is it really possible? Such a ceremony that can transfer characteristics?"

"Of course, it is possible."

The King's voice was very calm.

"Eternal Burning Fire is an extremely special trait that does not conflict with any other traits. Among the Trolian kings throughout history, few possessed two traits, but never has anyone experienced negative effects from being a dual-trait holder."

"Some believe that Eternal Burning Fire is the power bestowed by Fire as the executor in the mortal realm, representing the will of Fire. Therefore, it can be compatible with any trait, and upon completely mastering its power, it can simulate the power of other traits because it is the Source Power that transcends all traits."

"Whether this theory is true or not cannot be verified, but Eternal Burning Fire can indeed be considered an independent special system."

The King paused for a moment and then continued.

"The legend of the Hidden Fire Bearer can be traced back to the First Dynasty a thousand years ago. In some ancient steles, there are still inscriptions about the Guardian, the Fire Watcher, and the Hidden Fire Bearer."

"For the Trolian kings throughout history, this has been an ancestral teaching passed down through generations, and its authenticity cannot be doubted."

"We once had the same doubts as you."

"If the Hidden Fire Bearer truly exists, how can they inherit the throne when there is no successor for the Eternal Burning Fire holder?"

The King looked at Rod, his golden eyes burning, as if something deeper was hidden within.

"Now, we know."

Rod remained silent, understanding that the King referred to that ancient ceremony.

The existence of the Hidden Fire Bearer is to use this ceremony, in the event of the King's untimely death and absence of a successor in the kingdom, to seize the Eternal Burning Fire trait from the King's Soul, inherit the throne, guard the Holy Fire, and prevent the kingdom from falling into chaos.

However, he still did not understand.

"King, why suddenly choose me to become the Hidden Fire Bearer? Aren't you at your peak?"

The King calmly replied, "No, my life is not stable, carrying the risk of death at any moment."

Rod was startled: "Why? What's happening to you?"

The King smiled faintly: "I used a secret technique to remove my heart as the Final Weapon in the Battle of the Starry Sky City. It has completed its mission and turned to ashes."

"Although I reforged a heart with Spiritual Energy, the essence of life has been damaged, the King's body is no longer complete, and the soul has begun to ripple. I sense that I will return to the Holy Fire soon and my soul will ascend to heaven."

Rod's heart suddenly felt like it fell into an icy pit, a biting coldness rising from the depths, making his whole body freeze.

"This... this doesn't have to be."

He desperately tried to deny this fact, struggling to find an explanation.

"Perhaps it is just your illusion? You know, intuition is not always reliable..."

The smile on the King's face widened, and Rod even felt he seemed a bit happy, which made him utterly perplexed, even somewhat angry.

"Little Rod, I didn't expect you to care so much about my life or death..."

Rod awkwardly said, "You are our king, the guardian of the Holy Fire. How can I not care?"

The King said in a light tone, "I originally thought you... um, just saw me as a powerful elder. Well, I was wrong, but as the King of Trolian, my intuition doesn't come at random. It cannot be ignored."

"After my spirit was triggered by this thought, I immediately had Meredith verify. The Source Prophecy of the White Tower was not yet ready, but it had already begun to show power. Meredith used part of the Source Prophecy's power to foretell for me."

"The prophecy foresees that I will encounter extremely perilous misfortune in the near future, whereby my life may very well end during that calamity, and the trajectory of destiny has shown a great fracture."

"It is so evident that Meredith has never seen anything like it."

"Therefore."

The King smiled as if discussing a matter entirely unrelated to him.

"I'm sorry to disappoint you; my premonition was correct."

"And that is why I suddenly decided on establishing the Hidden Fire Bearer."

Rod felt his blood rush through his body like icy water. Trolian was just starting to improve, and the fate of humanity finally had a glimmer of hope, yet the King of Trolian was about to fall?

All along, the King's might was his strongest psychological support.

After observing so many powerful invaders in the Dream Realm, he was uncertain of Trolian and humanity's fate. Before he truly matured, the only consolation was having an incredibly powerful King.

But now, the King was about to return to the Holy Fire.

And his successors, Qingyu, Jon, Xingge, whether any of them, were too young and inexperienced, far from the King.

Rod was unwilling to believe this fact, but he had no choice but to face it.

"King... even if this is true, we still have three successors... the establishment of the Hidden Fire Bearer doesn't seem necessary."

The King showed a faint smile.

"Rod, you know, they are far from enough. The current Holy Fire is much stronger than before. They must become Commanders, mastering the Source Law of Fire, to fully wield the Holy Fire. Otherwise, they can only exert a small fraction of its power, and Trolian will suffer significant losses."