The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 568: Obtaining the Inheritance of Spirit

”I cannot grant you the Inheritance of Flesh since I am currently just a soul, and to impart it, I need to attain Rebirth and regain my body.”

A flash of enlightenment appeared in Cainʼs eyes as he heard that part. Anark was ready to impart the Inheritance of Spirit and did not ask anything in return, but to obtain the Inheritance of Flesh, he would need to help this one regain his body.

Instead of feeling angry, a smile appeared on Cainʼs face. A part of him always distrusted those who did something for selfless intent, but when they asked for something in return, everything became much easier.

That request did not diminish Cainʼs view of the Primordial at all, and he was still extremely thankful. After all, Anark helped him survive the Soul Kingʼs chase and was now going to impart him the Inheritance of Spirit for free.

”I promise on my family name that I will assist you to the best of my capabilities to attain your Rebirth.”

Cain did not hesitate as he clasped his hands and uttered those words in a solemn tone full of determination. Anarkʼs eyes glowed with a sense of thrill and fondness much greater than before, and it was clear he was highly pleased by the young manʼs attitude.

”Hahaha, good, good, we Primordials must always help each other. I can impart the Inheritance of Spirit immediately and use my power to help you attain the first level. I am sure you will be more than powerful enough to face those who chase after you then.”

Anarkʼs eyes glowed with that powerful sky-blue lightning, and Cain was indeed eager to obtain that power, but he did not lose focus.

”How long will it take me to attain the first level?”

Despite all the shock and excitement, Cain had not forgotten that the members of the Zanginis Clan and Solis Clan were currently besieged inside the Astral Bloodline Chambers. The group was safe there but could not remain inside indefinitely, as the radiation would begin to harm their bodies. At most, they would have two months before their bodies began to shut down.

”Mmm, it is hard to say. It is impossible to say exactly, but the stronger you were in your previous life as a Primordial, the easier it would be for you to master the Inheritance of Spirit. If you are talented, it would take a few years to a decade.

Donʼt worry about being expelled; I can use my power to keep you in this dimension. As for your comrades, I am sorry, but just like I was unable to help you, I can do nothing for them, as my powers are limited to this place.”

Anark showed some sympathy, but that was it. Clearly, he was not distressed by the state of a few Deus Behemoths he knew nothing about.

Cain did not find Anarkʼs behavior strange; after all, his view of the world was even colder and more pragmatic than the Primordial. However, Zamuel, Lore, and all the Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan members stood by his side in the fight against the Soul King. They helped him escape the blockade and led him to safety, so leaving them to their fate was not something he would do.

That was the only thing that stopped him from fully immersing himself in the Inheritance of Spirit and striving to become a Primordial.

As for his racial identity as a human, that was never a worry. After becoming a Master of Order, Cainʼs racial prejudice against the Dark Races vanished, and so did his sense of racial identity. He did not feel compelled to the human race. Of course, that did not mean he would cast aside the Godslayer Humankind Empire after all his friends, master, and lover were part of it.

”How long would it take just to impart the Inheritance of Spirit?”

”It will be fairly fast, around a day. But the start of the Primordial Path is incredibly complicated, and if you try to do it alone, it might take you a century, so I advise against it.

It was not easy to bring you into this dimension, and you will not be able to return once you leave.”

Anark made it clear what would happen if Cain left before reaching the first level, but that was as far as he went. If the young man wanted to leave, it would be his choice, and he would not interfere with it.

Cain remained silent for a minute as he considered things until a flash of determination appeared in his eyes.

”Please hand me the Inheritance of Spirit and help me cultivate. I will leave in two months, regardless of my state.”

A sense of respect appeared in Anarkʼs eyes. Although two months were too little to make any significant advance in the Primordial Path, Anark respected Cainʼs determination to help his friends at the cost of his own power.

Of course, Cain also had the option to leave immediately after obtaining the Inheritance of Spirit, but there was a limit to how much a Master of Order was willing to sacrifice for others.

”As you wish. Relax your mind, as I will transfer the Inheritance of Spirit directly into your soul. The process will be painful due to the massive amount of information, but you should be able to endure it without a problem, thanks to your willpower.”

Cain did as Anark told him and lowered his mental defenses, allowing the Primordial to interact with his soul. Of course, he did not blindly trust the Primordial, as they had just met, but he was confident he would be fine as Apex would guard his soul sea.

The gargantuan eyes of Anark burst with sky-blue lightning, and its power began to surge into Cainʼs mind, reaching all the way into the soul sea.

Deep into the soul sea, the golden humanoid guardian of the world-size gate saw the sky-blue lightning flooding into Cainʼs soul sea, and his eyes narrowed. However, Apex soon relaxed as he saw that the force carried only knowledge and insights but no ego or other form of will.