The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order Chapter 2337 Cain vs the Ancient One

Cain stood in silence before the translucent portal, his face tightening with a sense of bewilderment. An aura of ancient authority emanated from the structure, possessing a gravity that far exceeded his comprehension. However, it was not the gate's sheer power that disturbed him most, but rather the inexplicable bond it shared with him.

His birth had occurred in the World Forge of the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe less than five centuries ago. Logically, there was no reason for a connection to exist between himself and the Eternity Gate—an object billions of years old, perhaps as primordial as the Crimson World itself. Nevertheless, the Scarlet Throne within his Dantian resonated in response to it, reacting as if the two entities were born from the same source.

"How do the questions just keep piling up...?" Cain whispered, letting out a heavy breath.

The deeper he delved into the secrets of the Crimson World, the more enigmas surfaced. First, there was the Sacred Dimension of the Red King, which had responded violently to his arrival. The celestial statue had crumbled, providing him a second life—a miracle that had ensured his survival in the Eighth Ring.

Then there was his brother, the Crimson Exarch. Though Cain had never set eyes on him, they shared the same Primordial Essence. Now, as he stood before the threshold leading to the King of the Crimson World's domain, he felt the Scarlet Throne pulse with a profound familiarity, as if both were governed by the exact same laws of existence.

Cain stared at the Eternity Gate, feeling a quiet internal certainty that the answers he craved were waiting on the other side.

But he was also aware of a singular truth.

Once he stepped through that gate, his entire destiny would shift.

Resolve hardened his features as he moved forward. His choice had already been made, though the specifics of his intent remained known only to him. The moment Cain's foot landed on the second step of the pyramid, a flood of profound insight and hidden knowledge rushed into his soul. Unlike the First Realm, which had merely bathed him in raw Qi, this transmission held the complex truths of the Second Realm, making the process significantly more grueling.

Yet, the Scarlet King was not broken by this surge. The Matrix of the Second Realm had frequently nourished him because Cain had awakened more than a dozen Oniric Truths in its territory. Utilizing those truths as anchors, Cain systematically deconstructed the remaining insights and absorbed them into his being.

The process lasted more than two hours, but when it concluded, the knowledge had been perfectly integrated. His True Name received further nourishment, and the evolution of his Neo-Demon Core reached a new stage of development.

When Cain looked back toward the Eternity Gate, he noticed a peculiar change.

The structure seemed more defined.

"No... I've got it backward," Cain softly remarked. "The gate isn't becoming clearer. My perception of it is."

His eyes narrowed as the realization dawned on him.

"These steps are a requirement to pass through it."

While no physical barrier prevented Cain from sprinting to the ninth step, he was certain that such an act would crush his mind, leaving him unable to process the divine insights. "One step at a time."

With his determination renewed, Cain ascended to the third step.

Immediately, the laws and profound insights of the Third Realm crashed down upon him.

This level proved far more taxing than the previous two. Because Cain's time within the Third Layers had been brief, his understanding was full of gaps. However, he did not lack a foundation entirely. Amidst the swirling torrent of information, he identified truths belonging to the Sacred Dimension of the Red King.

Using that familiarity as a bridge, Cain labored tirelessly to bridge the gaps.

With every passing minute, his True Name was refined further. Consequently, his innate ability—Scarlet Reaper—became sharper and more lethal, edging closer to the Late Alpha-Omega Overgod Tier.

Just as importantly, within Cain's chest, the Blue Matrix had reached a ninety-nine percent integration with his Neo-Demon Core.

That final one percent was the most crucial part.

It represented the thin line between a modified Neo-Demon Core and a state of true transcendence.

Three and a half hours passed before Cain opened his eyes.

They radiated a brilliant scarlet glow, shining with the intensity of twin suns. The progress he had made was staggering.

As he turned to face the Eternity Gate, he saw that it had reached a state of near-total manifestation. Cain readied himself to climb to the fourth step—

But then, his gaze sharpened.

A new presence had entered the area.

Walking onto the grassy plains below was a figure draped in shadows, his eyes burning with a piercing white light.

"Ancient One," Cain declared.

His voice was heavy with gravity, as if he were naming a living catastrophe.

The Ancient One looked up at Cain, a flicker of surprise crossing his features. He clearly hadn't expected anyone to arrive at this destination before him. However, that shock was quickly replaced by a calm serenity. A faint smile touched his lips beneath the dark hood as he approached the pyramid.

"Scarlet King," the Ancient One spoke with composure. "I have long anticipated our meeting. I am aware of the friction between us, but I believe there is no conflict we cannot resolve."

As he drew nearer, the warmth in his voice evaporated, replaced by a tone of icy command.

"Now, descend from the pyramid and step aside while I—"

The sentence was cut short.

The Scarlet King vanished from his position.

In a heartbeat, Cain materialized directly in front of the Ancient One. The Wings of Chaos spread wide from his back as the Matrix of Origin Island expanded to envelop the surroundings. The Ancient One’s eyes widened with genuine shock. His mere presence was usually so terrifying that even the Demon King or the Leader of the Masked Race would never dare to interrupt his speech.

But the Scarlet King acted without a shred of hesitation.

The Ancient One shifted into a combat stance within a fraction of a nanosecond—but his reaction was too slow.

The world was consumed by darkness.

Then, there was only light.

A blinding, destructive radiance tore through the fabric of reality as Cain swung his blade downward.

"Chaos of Worldbreak: Ragnarök!"

The Scarlet King’s roar shook the heavens and the earth as his ultimate power exploded outward. A devastating arc of energy shattered the space around them, surging forward to consume the Ancient One.

Reality itself seemed to scream as the strike descended.