The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 354 Emerging from the Tower of Stars

”You two will kill Cain Laurifer.”

A wide smile appeared on the bloodied face of the Blood King as he listened to the Void Kingʼs words. There was no way he would have forgotten the young man who thwarted his plan to seize the Blood Astral Beastʼs soul and blood.

However, the other Dark Kings frowned. They were at the peak of the Aether, with power that could surpass the Old Worldʼs H-Bomb, yet they were tasked with dealing with a mere seventeen-year-old.

The Void King noticed their dismay and offered an explanation for targeting such an insignificant character.

”Cain Laurifer has interfered with The Organization on multiple occasions. He not only disrupted the Blood Kingʼs plans, but Iʼm 99% certain he was behind the upheaval in Saharo City.”

The Dark Kings looked at the Void King in surprise upon hearing this. While the genetic experiments in Saharo City werenʼt of significant concern, they were part of a larger strategy, and its disruption set back their agenda by several months.

”That boyʼs destiny continues to soar, and he has already become a shining star among the Empireʼs youth. That alone wasnʼt reason enough for us to act. However, heʼs spent nearly fourteen days inside the Tower of Stars.”

Surprise, awe, and killing intent flashed in the Dark Kingsʼ eyes upon learning this. Fourteen days in the Tower of Stars implied that Cainʼs comprehension of the Realm of Stellar Synthesis approached the threshold for Divine Ascension.

Understanding something and harnessing its power are two different matters. Yet, if Cain went unchecked and his cultivation base reached the Wave King Rank, and then his battle power would become formidable. While they could still easily eliminate him, complications often arise with prodigious talents.

The Blood Kingʼs cold smile vanished, replaced by sheer coldness and killing intent. He was sure that just as he wanted Cain dead, the boy harbored the same intent. If Cainʼs power grew unchecked for another century, they might become equals, a scenario the Blood King wouldnʼt tolerate.

”I am more than willing to end the boyʼs life, but even entering the Prometheus Sector undetected poses a challenge, let alone infiltrating Eden.”

The Void King nodded, turning to the Shadow King, the likely candidate for such covert tasks.

”I can get the Blood King into the Prometheus Sector, but Silver Cityʼs defenses are too formidable, even for me.”

The Void King nodded, pausing to formulate a strategy.

”Shadow King, you will escort the Blood King into the Prometheus Sector and extract him once heʼs completed his mission.”

The Shadow King nodded. While he was keen to showcase his combat prowess against the Aegon Family for other objectives, he primarily acted as a conduit.

”Blood King, the assassination is your responsibility. Do you have a plan to lure the boy out of Eden?”

The Blood King paused, then responded, ”I could exploit the Azure Royal Family. From what I know of him, the boy is typically cautious but acts decisively against atrocities committed against the weak and innocent. However, this might expose our ties to the Azure Royal Patriarch.”

The Void Kingʼs gaze sharpened as he weighed the proposal, then turned to an incarnation on his left.

”Chimera King?”

The incarnation referred to as the Chimera King lacked distinctive features like all the others. However, his form was truly odd and definitely not that of a human.

”Theyʼve reached the final phase of the experiment, but the data theyʼve been sending is flawed. Their test subjects keep accumulating issues, and I doubt they can be useful anymore. I have no problem with eliminating them.”

The Void King nodded, then turned to the Blood King.

”You have authorization to utilize them, but regardless of their current worth, they remain a piece on the chessboard. If youʼre going to sacrifice them, ensure it guarantees mission success. Despite his youth, Cain Laurifer is cunning and astute; any obvious trap will be detected.”

The Blood Kingʼs eyes sharpened, his expression solemn. ”I understand. I wonʼt underestimate him.”

”Good. You four know your tasks. As for the others, continue expanding our influence. Our lives will be on the line when the Great Cataclysm comes, so we must be at our peak.”

The Dark Kings nodded, and in the next moment, the Ego Wave Incarnation faded. The Shadow King placed a hand on the Blood Kingʼs shoulder, then disappeared.

The Soul King and Undying King didnʼt leave immediately. They both delved into the ocean. Preparing to combat the Patriarch of the Aegon Family, they needed to hone their battle prowess and instincts to their zenith.

”BOOOOOMMMMM!”

Immediately, the ocean entered a state of complete chaos, with powerful explosions whose shock waves extended for thousands of kilometers.

The Wave Beasts that inhabited this part of the ocean were extremely powerful, but dozens of them perished every second under the combined might of the Soul King and Undying King.

Blood tainted the waters as the aura of death spread to every corner, and the power of the duo performing the slaughter just kept growing.

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It was the fifteenth day since Cain entered the Tower of Stars. His mind had completely shed the ego, erasing all complex thoughts, allowing his soul to meld with the stellar cycle. The knowledge and insights of Stellar Synthesis integrated with his spirit.

Although this was a tremendous stroke of luck that would benefit him in the future, it also posed a significant risk, overwhelming his soul.

Apex continually used the Astral Blood Beastʼs Soul Core to stabilize Cainʼs soul sea, but after fifteen days, even that proved insufficient. The Golden Humanoid noted the trembling of the soul sea and its diminishing spiritual energy output.

This thrust Cain into deep unconsciousness, placing him in peril. Before any harm could befall his soul, the Tower of Stars sensed his condition and began reconstructing his body and spirit, gently rousing him from the transcendental state heʼd submerged into. Enjoy new adventures at My Virtual Library Empire

Outside the Three Towers of Adam, over a dozen people waited. When Cain arrived, it had been empty, courtesy of the Crown Princeʼs influence, but typically, individuals of high standing queued for entry.

While the Towers of Concepts and Tower of Laws functioned normally, the Tower of Stars faced an issue: its capacity had been reduced to one user. Clearly, someone occupied it, and as days went by, onlookers grew curious about who could endure such an extended stay.

A middle-aged man exited the Tower of Stars with profound insight gleaming in his eyes and a satisfied smile on his lips, having advanced his understanding of the Realm of Stellar Synthesis.

Almost immediately, another individual approached the Tower. However, before he could touch it, the Tower of Stars shone once again, signaling another departure.

All eyes turned to the newcomer, eager to identify the individual whoʼd managed such a long tenure in the Tower of Stars. Most expected an ancient powerhouse, considering the fortitude required. Yet, to their astonishment, they saw a young man with chrome hair and dark eyes.

Cainʼs eyes were bursting with red light as waves of information and insights flooded his mind. Everything around him went blank as he could only focus on the transcendental experience he had just undergone.

Although his mind went blank very soon during the process, the feelings of being part of a celestial body, experiencing a supernova, and his particles generating new astral structures were vivid inside his soul.

Yet, Cainʼs eyes soon grew sharp as he felt powerful people looking at him, some not bothering to disguise their probing gazes.

Cain was confused as he did not understand where the Crown Prince and the others had gone, but as he looked at the date with his [A.I. Chip Module], a wave of shock assaulted him.

ʼFifteen days!ʼ

He was aware that the more time he spent inside the Tower of Stars, the greater the benefits, but that also meant more tremendous pressure on his soul. Cain did not think he would last more than five days but made a mistake.

ʼHow?ʼ

There was no damage to his soul, confusing Cain on how he could have stayed inside the Tower of Stars for so long without any backlash. The obvious answer was the Absolute Life Form System, but he still felt there was something more about it.

Many questions assaulted Cainʼs mind, but the first thing he needed to do was to leave this place.

”Young man, could you come here for a moment?”

Unfortunately for Cain, it was not so simple since he had yet to take a step when an old man summoned him.

The old man had long gray hair, and a gargantuan energy pool was inside his body. While he expressed his words as a question, the intent in his eyes made it clear that he would not allow Cain to simply leave.

Cainʼs eyes grew cold, but before things escalated to something else, the teleportation formation in the area glowed, showing the presence of Krane.

The middle-aged man drew peopleʼs attention, not only due to his timely arrival but his powerful aura.