The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 456 Harnessing the power of the Concepts (I)

Although Dark Mask had no idea why the Scarlet King was interested in the teleportation formation, it was not his place to question his leader, so he just made sure to relay the information.

Thrill appeared in the Scarlet Kingʼs eyes as he heard that news. Although it would have been better to teleport to Gaia, with his identity, it would be easy to secure a teleportation back to his home once he reached the Hyperion Continent.

”Tell me more about this incursion.”

At this point, a flash of disappointment appeared on Dark Maskʼs face as he lowered his head.

”I am sorry, Leader, but that is all the information I could get. Once the envoy of Silent World knew my cultivation base was below the Apotheosis Realm, he refused to share more details. According to his words, if I want to be part of the incursion, I should recover my cultivation to at least the Wind Tribulation Apotheosis Realm in less than a month.”

The Scarlet King could not help but frown as he heard those words. Everybody thought that Dark Maskʼs cultivation base had fallen to the Late Wave King Rank due to the injuries from the last battle, but he knew the truth.

The original Dark Mask was dead, and there was no way the new one could reach the Apotheosis Realm in one month. Due to the Lineage and Saint Revolution Refinement, his talent had obtained a massive qualitative upgrade. However, it was still impossible to advance so much in such a short period of time.

However, as the Scarlet King analyzed all the information, a flash of enlightenment appeared in his eyes.

”The fact that they were willing to make a concession, granting you the chance to enter the war effort if you recover, could mean they are lower in number.” Explore new worlds at My Virtual Library Empire

”You are right, Leader. After the vanishing of Death Tide, there had been great havoc among the Tier 1 Dark Faction as they all sought to devour his domain, leading to several deaths and many injuries. I was careful, only taking back my territories so as not to draw unnecessary attention from other Apotheosis Realm Masters.”

Dark Maskʼs eyes were full of awe as he knew the one who took out Death Tide was the person before him, leading to the sudden upheaval in the underworld.

”If they are willing to give you time to restore your cultivation base now, Silent World would allow you to join the battle effort with your current power if they suddenly lack troops, as they will be forced to replace quality with quantity.”

Killing intent appeared in the eyes of the Scarlet King as he was determined to participate in that incursion, and anyone who was a problem would be exterminated without hesitation.

Dark Mask saw that killing intent and was extremely glad not to be part of the masked monsterʼs list.

”I will take out the competition, but it would be good if you can improve your battle power to the Apotheosis Realm.”

The Scarlet King stared at Dark Mask as he analyzed this one. Dark Mask had entered the Late Wave King stage less than a month ago, and thanks to his Lineage and Saint Revolution Refinement, his battle power touched the Apotheosis Realm, but that was as far as it could go. He would not last long facing a true Wind Tribulation Apotheosis Master, much less a Flesh Calamity Apotheosis Master.

There were many ways in which one could improve their battle power, and the most straightforward for an Essence Cultivator would be Law Mastery, but Dark Mask had already reached the Extreme Basic Understanding of the Law of Ice, and jumping to the Law Fragmentation Stage in a few weeks without a heavenly treasure would not be easy.

However, there was another force that Dark Mask could master, which could grant a massive upgrade to his battle power.

”Have you embarked on the Path of Concepts?”

Dark Mask softly shook his head as he heard that. While he had reached the Second Realm of the Ego Eternal Path of Power after obtaining his revenge against Silent Shadow, the Concepts were still a foreign power for him.

The Scarlet King was not surprised since even geniuses of the Ego Eternal Path of Power took a while to delve into the power of Concepts after reaching Mind Over Wave.

Even he would not have advanced so fast in his understanding of the Concept of Sundering if not for his immensely powerful Alter-Ego, the teachings of Zarak, and the enlightenment granted by the First Collapsing Lightning Pillarʼs sword strike.

After signaling Dark Mask to adopt a meditative stance, the Scarlet King did the same and stared at this one after both calmed their minds and hearts.

”Concepts are abstract cosmic forces, born from the shared consciousness and cultural understandings of sentient life forms, unlike the Laws which govern the universeʼs fundamental physical and energetic properties.

Unlike Laws, which are inherent to the universeʼs structure, Concepts derive their power from belief, perception, and interpretation. This makes them potentially more malleable and dynamic. There are no barriers blocking understanding of the myriad of Concepts, but following those we have no attunement to will be a waste of potential. That is why we must follow those that reflect our nature.”

After providing that brief description, the Scarlet King took a deep breath and closed his eyes. The next second, his Ego Wave flooded the room. It didnʼt take long for the red force to take the form of a majestic Sun Seed with a yin-yang pattern, featuring bright red flames on the right side and dark ones on the left.

Dark Maskʼs eyes widened as he beheld the Sun Seed. An Alter-Ego form could not be dictated, as it was a metaphysical representation of how you saw yourself at your core. As he witnessed the majesty of the Sun Seed, he was once again convinced that the man before him was a monster who transcended the limits of understanding.

The Scarlet King no longer cared about people witnessing his duality Alter Ego. After releasing it, he raised his index finger.

”I am a sun, an embodiment of power capable of sundering all the darkness!”