The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 558: Radiance of Valor (I)

As they improved their constitution, Lore turned to Cain with a look full of awe and wonder.

”I must say, Great Grandfather was right in saying we would be lucky by following your guide, Lord Laurifer. At this rate, we might be able to visit all Six Chambers, something that has never happened in the entire history of the Astral Bloodline Realm.”

When the warriors of the Zanginis Clan and Solis Clan heard those words, they all turned toward Cain with eyes full of awe and admiration, as well as great gratitude. There was a limited amount of time that the Astral Bloodline Realm would stay open, and once it was over, they would all be expelled.

The time the Astral Bloodline Realm remained open each time varied but was between eight to ten months, which sounded more than enough to take advantage of every single chamber, but it was not so simple.

Usually, a genius would need between one and one and a half months to take full advantage of the divine powers of each chamber, which would be enough to use all six chambers. Still, you must consider that not everybody had a guide capable of instantly figuring out the right path like Cain.

Other groups had to test their luck and guide themselves using the knowledge their elders managed to amass, and they would be lucky if they found a chamber after half a month of searching.

”Hahaha, of course, Colonel Laurifer is awesome. After all, he is the Sun Avatar, canonized by our Patriarch,” Zamuel nearly shouted, excitement evident on his face. He felt uncomfortable the first time he learned that a Godslayer Human would become his clanʼs Sun Avatar. However, now he couldnʼt be happier about it, and he was not alone, as all the members of the Solis Clan showed the same pride.

Many Solis Clan hoped Cain would remain in the Deus Behemoth Empire after the Astral Bloodline Realm as he would be a great addition to the empire.

Cain showed a small smile and nodded to the Deus Behemoths but did not say much. He had indeed come to appreciate them as they were all very hardworking, but that was it. It was not their fault, nor did they do something wrong, but as a Master of Order, it was very hard for him to form relationships since his emotions were dormant.

The members of the Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan were already used to the stoic nature of the young man, so they just smiled as they carried on healing their bodies, preparing to return to their peak before moving back to the Gray Route and searching for the next chamber.

It took around fifteen hours for the warriors from the Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan to return to their peak. Without wasting time, they made their way back to the Gray Road, all brimming with excitement at the prospect of being the first Deus Behemoths to visit all Six Chambers and the improvements they could gain, which might be enough to allow them to reach the mighty Divine Realm.

Cain was just as excited as the others, as the two remaining chambers would greatly help his body and mind. However, just as he was about to return to the Gray Road, his eyes widened in shock and danger.

”Ambush!”

Cain barely managed to utter the word before waving his hand and releasing the nine Space Spheres, hastily forming the Blood Nexus Domain. Instead of a domain, the Blood Nexus Domain took a shield-like form in front of Cain and the others.

Zamuel, Lore, and all the other warriors from the Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan were shocked by Cainʼs words and actions, as none of them had detected anything. However, during the past months, they had developed an unconscious sense of trust and reliance on the Godslayer Human. Hence, their bodies instinctively reacted, bursting with all their power as they took out their weapons.

The warriors from the Zanginis Clan and Solis Clan had barely raised their defenses when a mass of shadow appeared in front of them, blocking the path to the Gray Road. But that was just the beginning, as the shadow began revolving before forming a gargantuan shark-like avatar that surged forward with immense momentum and speed.

The gargantuan shadow shark was so immense that it occupied the entire road and pierced through the Blood Nexus Domain in its shield form, shattering it to pieces without much problem before lunging toward the warriors from the Zanginis Clan and Solis Clan with a power that could kill Divine Ascension Masters!

”¡AHHHHH!”

Cain, Lore, Zamuel, and all the others roared as they channeled what little energy they could accumulate in such a short window of time and struck toward the gargantuan shadow avatar.

”BOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMM!”

A massive explosion echoed as the combined power of Cain and the warriors from the Zanginis Clan and Solis Clan clashed with the gargantuan shadow avatar, bursting it apart. Although Cain and the others were able to reduce the gargantuan sharkʼs power significantly with their attacks, the explosion still sent them flying back onto the road while spewing mouthfuls of blood.

Despite the wounds they received and the shock that assaulted their minds, Cain and the Deus Behemoths from the Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan were all seasoned warriors, so they pushed their minds to their peaks as they regained control over their bodies and gathered, adopting a battle formation.

Cain stood at the head of the battle formation, and soon, the Space Spheres returned to him. They were full of cracks due to the power of the shadow avatarʼs crash but were still useful. His eyes were sharp, and his Ego Wave was bursting at full power as he gazed ahead with pure coldness and killing intent.

It was not hard to figure out who was responsible for the attack. Soon, ten figures emerged from the shadows, all warriors with sharp fins on their arms and legs and auras that seemed to fade at any moment.

”Talon, what does the Umbra Clan think itʼs doing!?”

Zamuel shouted at the man leading the group, his eyes full of killing intent. He knew that had it not been for Cainʼs warning and intervention, that shadow avatar would have caused much more damage and possibly killed a few of them.

Lore did not say a word, but he unleashed the same killing intent as Cain and Zamuel, and it was clear to all that the man from the Zanginis Clan was ready to kill.

Talon did not bother with Zamuel and Lore, focusing only on Cain, a sharp light appearing in his eyes. He was proud of his assassination skills, and the last attack took a lot of preparation and the use of precious treasures. Yet, due to the interference of the young man, they did little damage.

”You donʼt want to talk. Fine. I will get my answer after ripping your chest open.”

Seeing that Talon was not offering any words, Lore finally spoke, his words filled with murderous intent as his Astral Wave burst with even greater power. That worked as a signal as all the warriors from the Zanginis Clan did the same, and it didnʼt take long for Zamuel and the others to follow suit.

Even though the shadow avatar injured them, that shallow damage could not weaken their battle power. Not to mention, they outnumbered the Umbra Clan two to one. However, before they could step forward, Cain raised his hand, stopping them.

”Do you still plan to hide?” Cainʼs eyes were icy as he focused on a corner behind the Umbra Clan.

Cainʼs words surprised the members of the Zanginis Clan and Solis Clan, but Talon and the members of the Umbra Clan were the most shocked.

”How!?”

Talon couldnʼt help but shout. It was one thing for Cain to detect their attack, as any energy fluctuation was hard to conceal, but the fact that he managed to uncover even them was too much.

”Hahahaha. Colonel Laurifer, your abilities are astonishing. It seems that it was not just that bloody foolʼs stupidity that allowed you to escape our ambush in the Gaia Continent.”

Along with that voice, ten more figures emerged from the shadows, and these were none other than the people of the Kraken Clan. Leading the group was a young man who seemed to be in the prime of his life, radiating a shockingly powerful aura.

Zamuel and Lore couldnʼt help but glance at each other as they looked at the young man. They had no idea who he was and did not recall seeing him enter the Astral Bloodline Realm with them.

ʼHe is Norkuo.ʼ

Cainʼs voice echoed inside the minds of the warriors from the Zanginis Clan and Solis Clan, shocking everyone. They couldnʼt help but focus once again on the young man, noticing the resemblance. Still, they couldnʼt understand how Norkuo achieved such a massive change.

ʼHe is just a vessel. Someone else is controlling his body.ʼ