The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 556: Blood Monsters

Zamuel and Lore looked at each other as they heard Nortonʼs words. The Gravitas Clan was extremely powerful and considered at the zenith of the Ten Great Bloodlines.

Overall, the Gravitas Clan was actually even stronger than the Vulcano Clan. Unfortunately for them, the Vulcano Clan gave birth to a monster named Eon, whose overwhelming individual power was unmatched by anyone in the Deus Behemoth Empire, which was why they were not able to secure the position of the Imperial Family.

Of course, even if they were not the Imperial Family, being on good terms with the Gravitas Clan was wise, especially since the Fenrir Clan was accused of robbery. Sharing their knowledge and helping find a thief would help right a wrong.

However, Zamuel and Lore were not naive. They couldnʼt simply believe Nortonʼs words. Whoʼs to say it wasnʼt the Gravitas Clan playing the thief, chasing a member of the Fenrir Clan to steal from them?

If they were to help the Gravitas Clan, they would be accessories to theft and would gain nothing for it other than the animosity of the Fenrir Clan.

”Sorry, but the members of the Fenrir Clan are adept at hiding their tracks using the Law of Space. We have no idea where they went,” Zamuel said without hesitation. He didnʼt want to be part of whatever drama was unfolding between the Fenrir and Gravitas Clans, and his statement was true since he had only managed to perceive a presence and could not pinpoint the exact whereabouts.

Nortonʼs eyes narrowed as he focused on Zamuel and the rest of the Solis and Zanginis Clans for a few seconds before softly nodding, believing their words. However, before Norton led his group away, another member of the Gravitas Clan stepped forward and focused on Cain.

”You are a master of the Law of Space, so surely you must have some insights regarding the whereabouts of the Fenrir Clan warriors. I am sure you want to do the right thing and help us.”

Cain assessed the member of the Gravitas Clan who spoke to him. Like his fellow warriors, the man had a massive body with fin-like wings on his back, and he emanated a remarkable gravitational power.

ʼHe is Urik. He might not be the strongest of the Gravitas Clanʼs younger generation. Still, he is extremely wise and cunning, so donʼt underestimate him, Sun Avatar,ʼ Zamuelʼs voice echoed in Cainʼs mind, revealing the identity of the Gravitas Clan man that pushed the spotlight on him.

Urikʼs statement directed the entire groupʼs focus onto Cain, their stares laden with the gravitational power of their bloodlines.

Most would feel immense pressure under such scrutiny, but Cain maintained complete control over his emotions. Even if he wasnʼt a Master of Order, the gaze of a group of Apotheosis Masters couldnʼt shake him. After all, he had faced True Titans and severed the arms of Divine Ascension Masters, so how could the group from the Gravitas Clan affect his mind?

”Well, do you know anything about it?” Norton asked, surprised by Cainʼs calm demeanor.

”I know, but I see no reason to share that knowledge. Whether the Fenrir Clan member stole from you or you want to steal from them, it doesnʼt matter to me. I will not get involved in your problems,” Cain responded directly.

As expected, the Gravitas Clan didnʼt take well to his reply, and a coldness appeared in their eyes.

”Are you sure about your answer?” Nortonʼs voice was eerily cold, his eyes flashing with fighting intent. Despite the numerical disadvantage, he showed no fear and seemed ready to fight Cain and anyone who dared to stand in his way.

Nortonʼs behavior could be considered overbearing, but Cainʼs reaction was even more tyrannical. Barely after Norton finished speaking, he moved forward at shocking speed, Slaughter in hand, stunning everyone.

”Was that a threat? Because for me, there is only one answer to a threat.”

Nortonʼs eyes widened as he saw the Godslayer Human standing before him. Even though Cainʼs head only reached his shoulder, he felt as if he were facing a giant, with no doubt in his mind that the Godsalyer Human was ready to attack with lethal intent.

”I asked you a question.”

An eerie silence followed Cainʼs words. His eyes began to glow with a red light, a sundering force emerging from him, ready to explode with the power of the Sundering Concept.

ʼHow is this possible? I am an Astral Rebirth Cultivator, and heʼs an Essence Evolution Cultivator. This short distance is perfect for me. Yet, my instincts are screaming to put space between us.ʼ

Norton clenched his fists. Even though Slaughter hadnʼt moved, he felt its edge at his neck and doubted he could withstand its attack without sustaining devastating injuries.

Nortonʼs personal power and background usually justified his arrogance, but now he felt cornered. His pride urged him to attack Cain for his overbearing attitude, but his instincts advised otherwise.

In the end, Nortonʼs instincts prevailed. He took a step back and gave Cain one final glance before moving away, promptly followed by the rest of the Gravitas Clan.

As the Gravitas Clan departed, the warriors from the Solis and Zanginis Clans breathed a sigh of relief. The situation had been immensely tense, and despite their numerical advantage, they didnʼt want to fight such a powerful group.

Some looked at Cain with awe for his attitude, while others thought he was too overbearing, preferring the more relaxed approach of Zamuel and Lore. Of course, no one dared to reprimand the Godslayer Human.

Cain didnʼt oppress people out of pride or fun, but that didnʼt mean he would let others walk over him. It was better to crush those who thought they could walk over you, or else they might think you were afraid of them and would not stop bullying you.

Cain felt no need to explain his behavior and glanced at Lore and Zamuel as the group continued marching forward, searching for another of the Six Chambers. His eyes constantly used The Flow to detect strong energy frequencies, and a smile appeared on his face after another five hours of travel.

”There!”

Hearing Cainʼs words, everyoneʼs eyes shone with anticipation and displayed grand smiles. They were utterly confident in Cainʼs abilities, so his pointing in a direction meant they were close to another chamber.

”Letʼs go!” Lore shouted, and the Solis and Zanginis Clans warriors eagerly marched towards the indicated route. It didnʼt take them long to encounter monsters resembling beasts made of coagulated blood and sharp bones.

Upon seeing these monsters, the warriorsʼ eyes widened with thrill. On the other hand, Cain showed a complicated smile and sighed.

The stark contrast in their expressions related to the function of the next chamber. While it would work wonders for Zamuel, Lore, and the others, it would be less effective for Cain.

However, that didnʼt mean Cain would slack off. Without hesitation, he brought out the nine Space Spheres and activated the Nexus Blood Domain to help the group handle the horde of Blood Monsters.

Although the Blood Monsters were powerful, with their coagulated blood being extraordinarily toxic and their ability to heal themselves by sucking blood from any wounds they inflicted, they were utterly overwhelmed by the combined power of Cain and the others.

After going through three of the Six Chambers, the group had become very powerful, improving their battle power by at least 20%. Not to mention that now Cain had reached the Law of Spaceʼs Law Fragmentation, the power and range of his domain improved by at least 50%.

”¡BOOM!” ”¡BOOM!” ”¡BOOM!” ”¡BOOM!”

Explosions echoed across the path as the warriors from the Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan wreaked havoc, destroying more and more Blood Monsters. It didnʼt take long for the ground to be covered in blood and broken bones.

Once the group finished with the horde of Blood Monsters, they began to sift through the broken skulls to obtain gems containing Starwyrmʼs Essence and Starwyrmʼs Blood. However, no one touched the coagulated blood. Even members of the Zanginis Clan, who possessed a unique affinity with the element of blood, dared not interact with it due to its toxicity and poisonous energies.

In fact, the blood was so toxic that the members of both clans stayed airborne to avoid contact with it.

Cain gazed at the toxic coagulated blood on the ground and focused, using the Law of Blood to take control of it. He raised tons of it, along with the broken bones. It all disappeared before the warriors from the Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan could ask what he was doing.

Although the coagulated blood was nothing but toxins for others, the [Gluttony Module] could effortlessly handle it. The Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan members, having already seen the Godslayer Human devouring various toxic forces, did not dwell on it and continued flying forward.

There were many crossroads on the way to the chamber, but as before, Cain used The Flow to guide them correctly. After nearly a day of flying and facing several hordes of Blood Monsters, they finally saw it.