The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 365 Sundering Concept

The thirty-three daggers had arranged themselves, forming a defensive formation between Cain and the Living Volcanoʼs leg. Just because they were weapons didnʼt mean they couldnʼt serve as a shield.

Cain regained control shortly after, and with a wave of his hand, the daggers dispersed and rose into the sky. His eyes glowed red as the Ego Wave enhanced the daggers.

The Living Volcano sensed something amiss with the daggers, but having already encountered them, it deemed them non-lethal and lunged at the audacious human confronting it.

A cultivator would have recognized the danger of the daggers and monitored them closely. However, Cain wasnʼt facing a cultivator but a beast. No matter how powerful or wise Wave Beasts became as a result of their cultivation base, most remained slaves to their instincts and fierce nature, which is why they couldnʼt surpass any of the main six races of Aether.

Cain watched as the Living Volcano lunged towards him. But just as it was about to reach him, he waved his hand down, sending all thirty-three daggers plummeting in a drill formation.

The drill struck the Living Volcanoʼs back, driving it into the ground, attempting to pierce its rocky hide. The daggersʼ power and range were impressive, as was their maneuverability, rivaling an Essence Cultivatorʼs spell.

They couldnʼt evoke unique phenomena or the might of Laws – that was the domain of the Essence Evolution Path of Power – but as secondary weapons, they were ideal.

”¡AHHHHHH!”

A scream of pain and rage erupted from the Living Volcano as its Life Wave burst forth, pushing back the daggers that attempted to pierce its skin while slowly rising from the ground. While its offensive capabilities and agility were average, its defenses were nothing short of extraordinary.

Cainʼs eyes narrowed. They had been clashing for nearly an hour, and while he had taken minimal damage, so had the Living Volcano. He didnʼt mind a prolonged battle; in fact, he had chosen this adversary for that very reason.

Beyond testing his raw power, Cain sought to evaluate Slaughter and the Blood Nails, aiming to develop a battle style. With a saber, he could no longer use the skills of Bloodflow Fury. But he wasnʼt seeking a style focused on technique or finesse.

Cain had observed many Cultivators, from both the Astral Rebirth and Essence Evolution Paths of Power, wield swords. Yet, one stood out: The First Collapsing Lightning Pillar.

The image of the sword strike that split the Blood Sea remained clear in Cainʼs mind. While it was a single strike, it revealed the essence of the First Collapsing Lightning Pillarʼs swordsmanship.

The man didnʼt rely on swordplay. His attacks were simple, aiming to obliterate everything in their path.

ʼThe key to that attackʼs power wasnʼt just his Astral Wave or physical might. Iʼm certain he infused that strike with the power of Concepts.ʼ

Cain took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and focused on the blade in his hand. His Ego Wave fused into Slaughter as he shut out everything but the weapon and his adversary.

ʼA Concept isnʼt a Law. Concepts are born from the collective consciousness of sentient beings, while Laws form the framework of universal forces. I donʼt need to understand a Conceptʼs intricate nature to harness it, only resonate with it.ʼ

Cainʼs mind grew increasingly serene and focused as he pursued this line of thought, turning his attention to his Alter-Ego.

There is no limit or restriction to the Concepts one can learn or master. However, just as someone with a Lightning Lineage finds it easier to master the Lightning Law, Cain would have an easier time drawing the power of a Concept that harmonized with his Alter-Ego.

”¡AHHHHHH!”

The Living Volcano kept rising, finally able to stand up, repelling the daggers. Its Life Wave burst as it focused its energy on its leg and attacked with all its strength.

Cain felt the massive stone leg approaching him at thousands of meters per second. He slowly opened his eyes as his grip on Slaughter tightened.

”I am the sun that sunders the night.”

Along with those words, Cain swung Slaughter, colliding directly with the stone leg about to clash with him.

”¡SHHHHH!”

There was no blast or explosion, only the sound of wind splitting apart as Cainʼs saber sundered the stone leg in half!

No scream of pain came from the Living Volcano, not because the wound wasnʼt painful, but because it was in shock. It had fought with the human for nearly an hour and couldnʼt comprehend where he summoned such strength from.

Unfortunately for the Living Volcano, distraction in the presence of a master assassin was a deadly mistake. Before it could regain its focus, Cain was already in front of its face, piercing Slaughter into its head.

”¡BOOOOOM!”

Cainʼs eyes showed nothing but coldness as the energy on his blade burst, destroying the brain and soul sea of the Living Volcano and killing the creature.

A satisfied smile appeared on Cainʼs face as he saw the light fading from the Living Volcanoʼs eyes. The thirty-three daggers returned to him, positioning themselves on his back, ready to block any attack.

However, his smile didnʼt last long as Cain grabbed his head, assaulted by a sharp pain. A complicated expression appeared on his face as he felt his Ego Wave deplete.

ʼI can summon the power of the Sundering Concept, but for that, I need to set my Ego Wave ablaze. Clearly, my mastery over it is too shallow.ʼ

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Cain had always been harsh with himself, but if anyone else were to see his feat, they would not know how to start praising him. Not only did he manage to summon the power of Concepts less than a year after reaching the Second Realm, but he also managed to kill a Late King Beast before turning eighteen!

Not wanting to waste time, Cain used his Ego Wave to cover the Living Volcano. Normally, he would drain the blood of any beast he killed, but the Living Volcanoʼs blood was not fit for consumption, nor was its rocky flesh.