The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order Chapter 2467 Half-Step Fourth Realm Body Refinement Technique

Cain safeguarded the heart within a sphere of white flames prior to devouring Aerion's entire body, consuming every last piece of the infiltrator from the Soul Eternal Realm.

Following that display, a heavy silence enveloped the hall.

An intense awkwardness settled over the Dark Blood King and the gathered Generals.

They had planned to use Cain as a stark warning, showcasing the perils of defying the Dark Blood Kingdom's hierarchy. While the loss of such a formidable fighter would sting deeply, the spectacle would bolster order and cohesion in the ranks—crucial as a drawn-out war loomed on the horizon.

Yet the circumstances had flipped entirely.

Cain had not only dispelled all doubts about his allegiance but also apprehended and neutralized a spy that had evaded their notice. Moreover, via Aerion's recollections, the Dark Blood Kingdom now possessed a treasure trove of data on the Soul Eternal Realm—details that would be priceless when the assault on the Eighth Realm of Paradise commenced.

For the first time in ages, the Dark Blood King felt at a loss on how to advance.

Luckily for him, Cain was already prepared with a solution.

"I no longer feel comfortable working side by side with the other Generals of the Dark Blood Kingdom," Cain stated calmly. "I request a different assignment."

In typical situations, those words might come across as haughty or insolent. But since that very group had been plotting his demise mere moments ago, the demand seemed entirely justified.

The Dark Blood King furrowed his brow faintly before shifting his attention to General Fausto.

The dragon-resembling Royal Blutlinie let out a soft exhale before offering a subtle nod.

"What task do you want?" Fausto inquired.

Cain's eyes shimmered with icy assurance as he responded.

"The same mission as the man I killed. I want to enter the Eighth Realm and operate against the Soul Eternal Kingdom."

At once, the faces of the Dark Blood King and the Generals grew taut and alert.

Dispatching a spy to a rival realm was a highly sensitive and perilous choice.

The danger extended not just to the operative but also to those dispatching them. Betrayal was always a risk, with the agent potentially turning to serve the foes.

Aerion had been permitted entry into the Dark Blood Realm due to his ideal profile—and his repeated demonstrations of unwavering devotion to Shakra and the Soul Eternal Kingdom.

Cain, however, had shown no genuine fidelity to the Dark Blood Kingdom. From the Dark Blood King's viewpoint, the Scarlet King answered solely to his own interests.

Additionally, Cain lacked any unique skill for tracking Sacred Treasure fragments, which had been a key strength of Aerion's.

Normally, granting such a plea would be out of the question.

But matters stood apart concerning the Soul Eternal Realm.

The Dark Blood King understood Shakra intimately.

After the events they had all beheld, Cain switching allegiances seemed utterly improbable. Should the Scarlet King emerge in the Soul Eternal Kingdom's domain, they would seek his immediate demise.

No avenue for treachery existed.

The Dark Blood King looked to General Fausto once more. The latter returned the look and delivered a grave nod.

Collaborating with the Scarlet King was no longer feasible. Compelling teamwork would merely heighten friction and disorder in the leadership.

As for putting him to death, that choice had grown even more untenable. Cain had just delivered immense aid to the realm by seizing Aerion and unlocking vital secrets. Slaying him right after would demoralize the forces terribly.

With all this in mind, deploying him to the Soul Eternal Realm emerged as the shrewdest path.

Even should the Scarlet King fail to retrieve any Sacred Treasure shards, his prowess for wreaking havoc was beyond doubt.

It was akin to unleashing a tiger amid a wolf pack.

The tiger could perish.

Yet it would surely drag numerous wolves to their end.

After a brief deliberation, the Dark Blood King inclined his head.

"That is acceptable. You will enter the Soul Eternal Realm. Your mission is to locate Sacred Treasures if possible and eliminate as many enemies as you can."

He halted, then shut his eyes, projecting his awareness as

his thoughts aligned with the fluctuating laws and barriers of Paradise.

Moments later, he resumed.

"I will open a portal for you in three months and fourteen days."

A faint grin crossed Cain's lips as he nodded.

He felt truly gratified. Departing the Dark Blood Realm had long been woven into his grander scheme.

The wait made perfect sense. The divides between realms in Paradise were incredibly sturdy. Even entities wielding Fourth Realm might could not traverse them at will. It proved wiser to bide time until the realm borders thinned naturally.

The gathering ought to have concluded there.

But Cain never let chances slip away. Before the Dark Blood King could adjourn the session, he interjected

once more.

"What about the credits for this operation?" Cain queried evenly. "I don't recall the reward amount for discovering a spy and capturing

him alive for interrogation."

The Dark Blood King regarded him briefly before heaving a sigh.

No provision for such a feat existed in the reward framework. He had never anticipated anyone achieving it—least of all so soon into the strife.

"What do you want?" the king inquired.

Cain's grin broadened a touch, and now he made no effort to conceal

his contentment.

"Since I'll be operating in enemy territory where everyone will want

me dead, I need to stay one step ahead," he explained. "That means I need

speed."

The Dark Blood King required no elaboration.

He knew precisely what Cain sought.

The prize was costly. Incredibly so.

But weighing the tactical worth of the intel Cain supplied—and the hazardous task ahead—it balanced the scales.

After a quick reflection, the Dark Blood King assented.

"The Half-Step Fourth Realm Body Refinement Technique-Apollo's Speed-will be delivered to you."