The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 287 : The price of underestimating your opponent(I)

Lorius was an old Wave King, but even if he were in his prime, he would not have been able to break free of Bloodless #1ʼs seal of his consciousness, and much less fight back against the Blood Dukeʼs hypnosis. Yet the duo saw the man open his eyes which were full of darkness.

There was shock and dread in the eyes of the Blood Duke and Bloodless #1, not at Lorius, but at the power that had just taken control of the old manʼs body.

”Stop him!”

The Blood Duke shouted at him, and Bloodless #1 attempted to reactivate the seal he had on Loriusʼ mind and energy, but it was too late.

”¡BOOM!”

All the Astral Wave inside the old manʼs body flew toward his brain, blasting it to pieces along with the rest of his head. It was a genuinely gruesome scene that made Blood Duke and Bloodless #1 frown.

Despite not having attained an answer from Lorius, the Blood Duke and Bloodless #1 knew that only one power in the empire had those capabilities.

”The Organization.”

Bloodless #1ʼs voice was cold as he uttered those two words. Despite being one of the strongest powerhouses of one of the mighties organizations in the Godslayer Humankind Empire, he could not hide the flash of dread in his heart.

It would not be wrong to call The Organization the shadow of the empire since they arose at the same time. The ten Dark Kings were powerhouses capable of leveling entire Sectors, and the one that ruled above all others was so mysterious that no one even knew his name or title, but everybody knew they feared him.

An assassin group with ties to The Organization could mean many things, but it was likely that someone in the Purist Path had already contacted them.

”What is the stance of the Bloodless Force now?”

Bloodless #1 frowned when he heard that question from the Blood Duke, and there was nothing he could do but sight. If the Purist Path and High Blood Elder were in bed with The Organization, only one path was left.

”The Bloodless Force will follow your lead when the time comes.”

After that, Bloodless #1 stored both corpses and left the room. There was a lot he had to take care of.

The Blood Duke was left alone, and a cold and vicious smile appeared on his face. The Organizationʼs presence was something he did not like, but it helped him secure a very powerful weapon.

”Old bastard, all your plans will mean nothing once I get my hands on your throat.”

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As days went by, a colossal structure began to form above the Blood Sea sky. It was a massive amphitheater with space for thousands of people, and above the regular seats were two large auditoriums where the powerhouses were located.

On the right side of the amphitheater were the people of the Integrationist Path, and on the other were those of the Purist Path.

The animosity between both groups had grown very deep, and there was no way in which people from both sides could sit togheder and not have an argument, which was why there was such a clear division.

On the center of the amphitheater was a massive platform, and on the left were ten youths standing proudly under the gazes of the people.

It was finally the day of the Blood Champion Final Tournament, where the champions from each side would clash to decide who would have the honor to march into the Blood Sea.

However, while there were ten people on the Purist Pathʼs side, there was no one on the Integrationist Pathʼs side. Everybody knew that Shura and her Blood Champions faced some problems during the Four Trials of Purity, but they were shocked to see that no one had appeared.

The Blood Champions of the Purist Path were ordered according to their entrance into the battle, and the first one was no other than Jeremy, the man that attempted to clash with Cain before the departure for Ice Crown.

Jeremy had asked to be the first since he knew that there was only Cain left to fight on the Integrationist Path and did not want anyone else to take his prey. A poisonous smile appeared as he jumped toward the platform at the amphitheaterʼs center, drawing everybodyʼs attention.

”People of the Blood Sea, my friends and family. I know most of you are wondering what is happening and why Surin and the other Blood Champions from the Integrationist Path are missing. Allow me to shed some light on that matter.”

Silence reigned in the amphitheater as people heard Jeremyʼs voice since they were truly curious about everything happening. Many of the powerhouses on the podiums on both sides frowned since they had chosen not to reveal that information due to the impact that could have on people, but it was too late to stop Jeremy now.

If the people of the Purist Path were to censor the young man, people would assume they were guilty, and if those of the Integrationist Path made a move, everybody would think they were hiding something. In the end, both sides had their hands bound.

Jeremyʼs smile grew wider as he saw that no one dared to stop him.

”A huge tragedy fell on my brothers from the Integrationist Path as a group of assassins attacked them.”

Shock appeared in the eyes of the people, and soon their gazes turned toward the auditorium of the powerhouses of the Purist Path. If there were someone that wanted to take care of Shura, then that would be the High Blood Elder.

Jeremy saw that and immediately interceded.

”Please do not jump to conclusions before knowing all the facts. What if I tell you that despite two of the Blood Champions dying and all the others having suffered severe wounds, the outsider came unscratched!”

A new wave of shock assaulted the people of the Blood Sea as they found it hard to believe that Cain could be fine after such a calamity. It did not take long for that shock to turn into suspicion since it did not make sense for the outsider to be well when the Blood Champions nearly perished.

”I know it is hard to believe, but it is the truth. Actually, the outsider was supposed to fight in this tournament, but it is clear he was too afraid, or maybe he was hiding something.”

Jeremyʼs words guide peopleʼs minds in the amphitheater in one direction, putting the blame on Cain.

Shura was in the auditorium among the powerhouses of the Integrationist Path. It was her right as the Blood Maiden to be present. When she heard Jeremyʼs words, her eyes grew cold, and there was killing intent in them.

She had seen Cainʼs condition after the fight against the Wave King assassin, and there was no way you could call all your internal organs shutting down as being fine.

Although she did not understand why Cain had yet to show up, she was aware of the young manʼs bravery and knew that Jeremy and the other Blood Champion did not scare him.

”My friends, I ask you. Is there any other reason that person would not appear other than a guilty consciousness?”

Shura was about to rise from her seat when she noticed Bloodless #1ʼs gaze. The man smiled at her, signaling her to remain calm before looking at Jeremy like a clown.

The mockery in Bloodless #1 confused Shura a little, especially when she noticed how all the powerhouses around her looked at Jeremy the same way.

Her confusion grew even stronger when she saw the anger and frustration of the powerhouses on the other side of the amphitheater.

ʼWhat is happening? Should the people of the Purist Path not be happy with Jeremyʼs actions.ʼ

Jeremy had not noticed the expressions of the powerhouses in the auditoriums and just kept shouting even louder.

”My friends, there are only two explanations for the outsiderʼs absence. He is a coward or guilty of something and does not dare to show his face in front of us...”

”Shut up and focus!”

Jeremyʼs speech seemed like it would never end, but a sharp voice interrupted him. A flash of rage appeared on the young manʼs face, but when he saw the one that shouted at him, he immediately concealed his anger.

”Brother Zima, what are you talking about? For what reason do I have to raise my focus?”

It was not only Jeremy, but nearly everybody in the amphitheater had the same question.

”Hmph! Your opponent has been standing in the arena this entire time, and you ask me what reason you need to raise your focus.”

Zima sneered before pointing at the edge of the platform.

At first, people only saw Jeremy in it, but as they focused on the point that Zima signaled, they noticed a figure.

Jeremyʼs eyes widened as he saw that the person he had been mocking for not daring to show his face had been here this entire time!