The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order Chapter 2442 The Crimson Exarch's invitation

While the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe confronted its most devastating crisis since the Great War of billions of years past, the Crimson World

enjoyed an unusual stretch of tranquility.

Following the incidents at Origin Island, the Freedom Path endured loss upon loss throughout the nine realms of the Tower. The Ancient One got severely injured in his clash with the Scarlet King and had no choice but to withdraw to his bastion in the Ninth Layer. Since their top leader was in seclusion, the Freedom Path lacked anyone who could stand against the Demon King head-on.

Yet the Demon King wasted no time.

He pressed forward without pause across various battlegrounds, smashing through each defensive barrier and dismantling all opposition the Freedom Path attempted to muster. Led by him, the Life Path's armies surged ahead at a pace never seen before.

One realm after another surrendered.

All Prima Deities, ArchDeities, and Alpha-Omega Overgods bold enough to challenge the Life Path met their end by the blade. Their corpses were collected, their spirits purified, and their energies transformed to power the relentlessly expanding machinery of war.

The Demon King brimmed with exhilaration.

Their progress outstripped what he had foreseen. Flags of the Life Path unfurled over the Crimson World while vast lands integrated into their control.

Only the Ancient One's citadel caused him concern.

No matter his might, the Demon King couldn't breach the fortress without taking heavy casualties. The safeguards around the Ancient One and his Neo-Angels proved overwhelmingly strong.

Nevertheless, worry evaded him.

With the Life Path holding the Nine Realms of the Crimson World, their might kept building. In contrast, the Ancient One and his Neo-Angels stayed confined in their sanctuary, gradually fading as their sway and supplies waned.

And should they ever venture forth—

The Demon King would wipe them out completely.

The True Depravitas loyal to him savored the richest bounty of their lives. Immense riches and artifacts previously owned by the Neo-Angels now fell to their grasp. Of even greater worth stood the forsaken Divine Kingdoms. Forces of the Life Path siphoned every bit of essence from those domains, channeling it to bolster their territories.

For the majority, this era rang with festivity.

However, a single True Depravita refrained from joining the revelry.

Meylin lingered quietly on a veranda, her face grave as she gazed at the far-off palace housing Cain's form.

Years had elapsed since Cain's True Name and awareness departed for the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe. She had long adapted to his lack. Their journeys had separated in the past, yet he invariably came back more formidable.

But now... an odd sensation gnawed at her.

A subtle disquiet persisted within her chest.

"Where are you?" she murmured.

Scarce moments after the murmur escaped, a golden apparition started forming in front of her.

Initially, delight lit Meylin's features. The recognizable white locks and glowing gaze caused her pulse to race.

"Cain?"

However, clarity sharpened the shape, and her look hardened at once.

Chill and murderous aura flooded her stare while the arms Hell and Abyss materialized in her grip.

"You."

The golden apparition grinned steadily, unperturbed by the arms aimed his way.

"Hello, sister-in-law."

This apparition belonged to none other than the Crimson Exarch—the one who traversed the Eternity Gate.

Meylin's stare stayed frosty.

Though the Crimson Exarch's aid enabled Cain to unlock his advancement and overcome the Ancient One, trust eluded her toward him. His actions struck as wildly erratic. At times he battled alongside Cain, at others he pierced his chest with a spear.

"What do you want?" she demanded icily.

She held back from striking.

In the years gone by, Meylin's strength had soared dramatically from the flood of supplies directed to her and Cain. Even

thus, assurance escaped her against this beast.

The Crimson Exarch's grin broadened a touch.

"I bring tidings, sister-in-law. While within the Red Sun, I advanced and attained Flow's supreme realm. My thoughts can

now span across universes."

He allowed her time to absorb his statement before his face

grew grave.

"It appears my brother has fallen in battle. His essence lingers no more in

the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe."

Meylin's eyes bulged.

For an instant, her pulse halted.

Denial surged in her, urging her to dismiss his claim outright—but inwardly,

truth resonated from his words.

"Is Cain... dead?"

Her tone quivered while terror engulfed her being.

Luckily, the Crimson Exarch denied it at once with a head shake.

"No. Death would have echoed to me. Our bonds tie too profoundly. Here's what I sense—his Primordial Essence and awareness dwell neither in the Crimson World nor the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe."

Relief swept Meylin like a torrent, almost toppling her. Shudders wracked her frame as years of strain

at last eased.

Yet relief swiftly shifted to bewilderment.

"If he isn't in the Crimson World or the Nine Empyrean Suns

Universe... then where is he?"

The Crimson Exarch gave a casual shrug, a subtle grin playing on his lips.

"Who knows?"

Irritation flickered in Meylin's eyes.

Ere she could reply, though, his face sobered

once more.

"What I can share is this—the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe faces

peril. Immense peril."

Meylin's chest clenched.

"I'm sure my brother strains every effort to come back," the Crimson Exarch went on. "But given the pace, when he reaches there... only ruins and the fallen might greet

him."

Her eyes flared wide anew.

Though her stay in that universe proved short, connections formed with numerous

figures there. Comrades. Companions. Fighters who stood with them in strife.

Individuals dear to her.

Meylin drew in a steadying breath, reining in her feelings.

"Why are you telling me this?" she queried warily.

She understood the Crimson Exarch acted only with intent.

A gleaming smile curved his spectral visage as he reached out

his hand to her.

"I possess the ability to journey to the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe," he

stated evenly. "And I can bring one companion."

His gaze fixed on hers. "Do you wish to come along?"