The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order Chapter 2305 Searching for the prophet

Within the Void Beyond the Fourth Realm, the World Matrix manifested for ten minutes every seven hours, casting a brilliant golden glow over the Heart of Sin.

The Neo-Angel Crowley found these occurrences deeply unsettling. He was unable to grasp the nature of the phenomenon, and as the manifestations persisted, a visible agitation began to seep into his speech and posture.

Even his prophet, who was typically characterized by supreme efficiency and confidence, was unable to offer any clarity. Every attempt at divination met with failure, and every prediction crumbled. The World Matrix emitted a radiation so powerful that it overwhelmed all perception and distorted the laws of probability. It stripped away the power of foresight, leaving even those who could normally read the threads of fate completely blind.

In stark contrast, the warriors of the Life Path stationed on the outskirts of the Heart of Sin viewed the manifestation as a glorious event. Rather than fear, the phenomenon inspired a sense of profound wonder and awe. As the ten-minute window arrived, whispers of excitement rippled through the ranks. Even the battle-hardened ArchDeities stared toward the heavens with glowing eyes. The prevailing belief among them was that a secret weapon was being forged in the shadows, or perhaps some hidden trump card was finally waking up.

Their intuition was not entirely misplaced. A presence was indeed rising, though it was far more than a mere weapon of war.

While the threads of the World Matrix surged into his physical form, Cain remained deep in meditation. Suddenly, his eyes ignited with layers of divine light. His body shuddered under the pressure of immense power, causing his tendons and muscles to vibrate violently beneath his skin. For a fleeting moment, his entire frame appeared to be etched with glowing engravings, as if the fundamental laws of the universe were being branded directly into his flesh.

"The first level is complete."

The Scarlet King spoke with a calm voice, yet a thrill he couldn't quite hide flickered across his face. While his strength had not seen a massive leap in terms of raw destruction, a far more nuanced transformation had occurred.

His physical vessel was fundamentally altered. His blood now possessed a natural resistance to corruption, and his tissues could instinctively repel invasive forces. He had become significantly more difficult to injure—not through the use of external shields, but due to a biological and metaphysical resilience born from the cosmic laws now woven into his muscles.

Cain eventually released his tension, allowing a breath to escape. His Chaos Wings dissolved into nothingness as the World Matrix faded away, returning the area to silence.

Shortly after, the Skull Lord arrived. He offered no words at first, simply giving a nod of acknowledgement. His eyes, however, betrayed his deep admiration; even for a being of his stature, the sight of Cain successfully channeling the World Matrix was staggering.

Nevertheless, Skull Lord had not come merely to offer praise.

"Your breakthrough comes at the perfect moment. We are set to launch an incursion into the Faraku Continent, a territory currently held by the Freedom Path. Our forces move in six hours."

Cain gave a nod, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. He exhaled slowly to let his body stabilize. Such a breakthrough placed a heavy strain on the system, and recovery was essential before a major conflict.

The six-hour window passed in an instant.

Cain, Meylin, the Enlightened One, Skull Lord, and several other ArchDeities from the Heart of Sin entered the stronghold's teleportation formation. Following a sharp fluctuation in spacetime, they were transported deep into a landmass where other powerful figures had already gathered.

Once the army was fully assembled, the Life Path forces began their march. They made no attempt at stealth or concealment. Experience had proven that secrecy was futile against an opponent with prophetic capabilities. The prophet of the Freedom Path would have likely detected their movements hours ago. As anticipated, when they reached the borders of the Faraku Continent, the enemy was waiting in full force. The warriors of the Freedom Path stood ready, their souls and bodies bolstered by the Eternal Kingdoms they had established across the land.

The gazes of the Life Path warriors turned cold and sharp. Cain and Skull Lord ascended into the high heavens, their icy stares locking onto Crowley and the Prototype.

The Neo-Angel returned the look with eyes burning with raw, personal Malice—most of which was directed solely at the Scarlet King.

Cain ignored the display of emotion. Hatred was a distraction that did not influence his logic. Instead, his focus remained on the Prototype as a cold light flickered in his pupils.

"If that construct is destroyed, a gap will open in their defenses. I could slaughter several ArchDeities before they find the chance to retreat."

He harbored no delusions about Crowley's strength; the Neo-Angel was a formidable foe. The only technique Cain possessed capable of ending Crowley was Ragnarok, but he was unwilling to risk damaging his own soul before his eventual transition into the Fifth Realm.

Furthermore, he was already hunting for a different target—one that was not currently standing on the front lines.

Without another word, the two armies collided. The sky was consumed by explosions, and massive shockwaves sent debris scattering through the atmosphere.

Cain charged the Prototype. Utilizing the Imperium Blade: Eternal Conquest Form, his strikes grew more lethal with every exchange. He inflicted a series of wounds upon the Prototype while ensuring his own body remained untouched. His movements were dictated by pure efficiency; not a single drop of Qi was wasted.

Despite his efforts, he could not completely disable the machine. The construct possessed a level of durability that exceeded all expectations. By the time Cain had nearly dismantled the Prototype, Crowley gave the order to withdraw, and the fighting ceased.

The Life Path had secured a victory, though it was hard-won. The power boost provided by the Eternal Kingdoms had granted the Freedom Path warriors significant strength.

The ranks of the Life Path were battered, with torn bodies and strained souls throughout the army. It would take considerable time before they could coordinate such a massive offensive again.

Still, a win was a win. Cain shared a small smile with Skull Lord, though his mind was already focused on a different matter.

"Supercomputer assistant, what is the status of the assignment?"

The synthetic, emotionless voice of his innate ability resonated in his mind.

[Detected two soul auras that did not participate in the battle. Power levels: Early Alpha-Omega Overgod and Pseudo-Alpha-Omega Overgod.]

Cain’s grin widened. While the majority of the Fourth Realm's elite had joined the fray, two had stayed back. Two individuals had watched from the periphery, using their power to observe rather than fight.

One was certainly the Three Moons. The other was almost undoubtedly the prophet of the Freedom Path.

Cain had agreed to fight alongside the army, but that did not mean he would abandon his search for other ways to advance. If his hunt proved fruitless, so be it. But if he succeeded, the rewards could be the deciding factor during his remaining time in this realm.