The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order Chapter 2368 Emptiness Lord's Essence

The sheer quantity of Fortune used to shape that Gift was truly staggering, giving it solid potential to turn into a treasure of immense value.

"Perhaps, if luck is on my side, it could become a new suit of armor."

Cain couldn't resist holding onto that thought. For several years now, his Necro-Skin had proven priceless, pulling him back from the brink of death more than once. But once he hit the second layer of the Doomsday Star, it stopped being of any help to him. That's exactly the reason he gave it to Leonidas.

Of course, this particular Gift wasn't intended for his own use.

They'd only discover the contents of the golden orb once Anark's Samsara Seal finished its upgrade.

The True Primordial of the Void let out a scream powered by every bit of his lung strength as agony tore through him. The suffering felt without end, ripping into his body, thoughts, and spirit, until finally it began to fade. Once it did, flawless runes covered every part of Anark's form, so intricate and ideal they almost didn't look possible.

Cold sweat soaked him through, and echoes of the pain still haunted his mind, but despite that, a broad grin lit up his features as he balled his hands in excitement.

He could sense it clearly.

A profound change had reshaped his body, mind, and soul at their core.

At this point, even if someone shattered his skull, recovery would come as long as he had enough energy available.

Just like it did for Cain, the Samsara Lord's voice rang out from the flames, praising Anark for creating the Samsara Runic Set and gaining the Samsara Immortal Body.

The True Primordial of the Void offered a profound bow of thanks to the Samsara Flame before shifting his attention to the golden

orb floating high above.

Drawing in a steady breath, Anark projected his awareness into the orb.

The very next moment, it streaked right to him, unveiling a misty gem brimming with twisting, mysterious depths. As soon as Anark set eyes on it, a powerful bond formed instantly, like the item knew him on sight.

Before he could grasp what it truly was, the Samsara Lord's voice resounded again from the flames.

"Congratulations. You have obtained the Tier Zero Gift-Emptiness Lord's Essence. This treasure is forged specifically for the Primordial Race. It will allow you to refine, condense, and enhance the nature of your Primordial Force exponentially!"

Cain's and Anark's eyes both grew wide in shock.

This Gift held the fearsome power to meddle with the universe's top cosmic energies—Primordial Force—and elevate them. Cain instantly understood just how outrageously potent such an item must be.

The True Primordial of the Void could only picture the heights of strength he'd reach with its help.

But shortly after, a conflicted look crossed Anark's face as he faced Cain.

After all, Cain had collected the offerings, and Cain had already aided in awakening the Samsara Runic Set. It seemed unfair to claim yet another treasure that might also aid the Scarlet King.

Luckily, Cain just gave a subtle smile and shook his head.

"The heart of my strength rests in my Ego Eternal Path of Power. My Primordial Path sits only at the ArchDeity Rank, so I don't really depend on my Primordial Force's essence," Cain explained steadily. "But you build your entire fighting approach around it. You ought to

hold onto the treasure."

Anark returned the smile to Cain without saying anything. Deep down, he craved the item badly, yet he'd never overlook this kindness. He made a quiet promise to pour everything he had into the upcoming raids on the World of the Root.

Wasting no time, Anark directed his soul toward the Emptiness Lord's Essence.

Right away, the crystal glowed and fused into his brow like an extra eye. His energy exploded outward, flaring up and blazing with fresh vigor. A massive column of violet power burst from him, making the nearby air quiver from the weight of his overwhelming might.

Anark tightened his fists, his grin stretching ear to ear as the shift settled in.

After a few moments, he steadied his emotions and pulled back his energy, then gave Cain a serious nod.

The pair of True Primordials bowed deeply to the purple flame before departing the Samsara Arsenal Module.

As they emerged under the Scarlet Crown once more, resolve and purpose burned in the eyes of both. With no need for talk, they shared a nod and sped off to the Golden Hall.

A fresh incursion awaited them.

While Cain pushed forward through the void with Anark, elsewhere,

a certain form ascended from the profound depths of one of the Everstrife Empyrean World's enormous seas.

Blue scales sheathed his frame, sparkling with bolts of

lightning. A lengthy tail extended from his lower back, and a pair of grand horns protruded from his skull. He gripped a huge sword that appeared to harbor the fury of a world-ending tempest in its edge.

This was Sozing himself, the Immortal Knight from the Tenth Empyrean World, now taking over the form of a local from the Everstrife

Empyrean World.

Sozing inspected his body and soul with care, then nodded approvingly.

"This level of talent ought to attract notice, but nothing too extreme to raise alarms," he muttered. "Now I've got to build some epic tales around me—a backstory that justifies showing up at the

Scarlet Crown down the line."

With that objective locked in, Sozing faced the horizon and disappeared in a burst of lightning.

Opportunity and peril abounded in the Everstrife Empyrean World for those at the Soul Realm in cultivation. Sozing planned to exploit them both to the fullest.

It wasn't long until he reached a sprawling icy expanse. Boundless frost extended everywhere, paired with a freezing chill that pierced straight to the bones. Yet the terrain held no shortage of life.

Mighty Divine Beasts claimed this icy desolation as their domain, forever clashing in fierce struggles. Their bellows rang out over the frozen surface, and the earth shook from their brutal encounters. Sozing's gaze sharpened as he scanned the chaos. Severing the head of one such creature would serve as an ideal prize.