The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 311 Concepts

Book 5. The awakening of the new king.

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Cainʼs eyes grew sharp as he noticed the burst in power from the ocean as Zarak revealed its nature.

”I perceive willpower akin to a sun seed, compact but with the potential to radiate boundless strength, inspiring others in the process.”

The Sun Seedʼs red flames grew even mightier, but Zarakʼs smile did not fade.

”A river doesnʼt confine itself to a single form. It embraces transformation, from serene streams to formidable torrents. Our willpower mirrors this evolution, growing through varied circumstances.”

The ocean burst with even greater power as it changed its forms, flooding everything around.

”A sun seed, though small, can burgeon into a radiant sun capable of illuminating the world. Itʼs about nurturing potential, not just adapting.”

Zarakʼs face grew solemn as he felt the raw power of the red flames.

”A sun radiates light, but a river molds landscapes. True strength lies in adaptation and growth, akin to a river sculpting the earth over time, so our minds should evolve and adapt to the changes around us.”

Cainʼs eyes burst with an even mightier red light as he countered Zarakʼs words.

”A river transforms its surroundings. But a sun seedʼs light has the power to metamorphose minds and hearts, igniting change within ourselves and others. Our will should evolve according to our own desires, not the ones forced upon us by the world.”

Now, it was time for Zarakʼs eyes to burst with power.

”A river perseveres through challenges, shaping itself to overcome obstacles. Thatʼs the essence of strength, evolving and enduring through time. A sun might be powerful, but it is distant, its figure in the far distance, incapable of truly affecting the world as the ocean does.

What is the point of all that power if you remain aloof from everything.”

The mighty ocean continued to surge, growing stronger and stronger as it pushed back the red flames. It was evident that the path of the ocean had the potential to rise higher and higher.

Cain saw how the waves pushed against him, but then a smile appeared as the red light in his eyes burst with power.

”It is true the sun is distant, incapable of truly changing the world in a moment, but who says I am the Old Worldʼs sun? Everything changes as we move to this dimension, so why should I limit my nature? Stay connected via empire

We do not understand the sun of this world, so I decide to make my own according to my wishes, like a source of power that can act on the world right now and grow like my willpower does, free of any shackles!”

Cainʼs words made the Sun Seed burst with power and push back the ocean like a force that knew no boundaries.

Zarakʼs eyes widened as he stared at the bursting sun and saw how it pushed his ocean back. A sense of loss appeared in his face as he felt the sunʼs power overcoming him, but then his eyes gained a flash of enlightenment.

The ocean that was about to succumb burst with strength as it pushed the fire back, and that was far from everything as the sky above the duo began to change. Thunderstorms began to manifest, but these differed from those generated due to the duoʼs unleashing of their Ego Waves.

Cainʼs gaze fixed on the sky, and his eyes narrowed as he saw the storm clouds and how multicolored flames were within them instead of lightning.

Shock and awe appeared in Cainʼs eyes as he stared toward Zarak. He knew what that storm meant and that if Zarak were to break through it, his willpower would reach a whole new level, rising beyond the limits of the Apotheosis Realm into the Divine Ascension Rank!

Zarak saw how the flame clouds in the sky began to grow, soon reaching nearly ten kilometers, but he forced his willpower to hide, erasing its essence, making the storm clouds slowly fade away.

Cain saw that and frowned. There was immense danger when facing those flames, but he had seen Zarakʼs willpower and knew this one could take it.

Zarak saw that and showed a small smile before shaking his head.

”Twelve kilometers is too little. I will keep tempering my willpower to strengthen the flamesʼ power. It will be dangerous, but if I rise, my battle power will obtain not just a quantity improvement but also an evolution in nature.”

Cain saw the determination in Zarakʼs eyes and had to admit that this one was very fierce. He slowly nodded before making his willpower return.

”Thanks for this. Your insights were of great help.”

”I also benefited.”

Cain and Zarak nodded to each other as they rose from the ground. They looked around and saw that the trees around them were either burnt to flames or crushed under the devastating pressure of the ocean waves.

”Are you ready to march into the capital?”

Cainʼs eyes were sharp as he nodded. Two months had passed since he returned to the Imperial Lightning Fort, and his strength had also greatly increased over this short period of time. He did not aim to advance too fast in his cultivation since he was still at the Early Wave Champion Stage.

Cain did not take shortcuts during his cultivation in the Wave Warrior Rank, nor would he do so in the Wave Champion Rank. He was proceeding with extreme focus on his foundation while examining Blood Rebirth. He had already nearly reached his Blood Energy saturation point, and it wouldnʼt be long before his Blood Runes evolved into a Blood Core.

As for Blood Hand, Cain clenched his fist, and it transformed into Blood Claws before beginning to thrive. He had already evolved his Blood Hand to the ultimate level, Blood Shockwave.

Unlike Sonic Boom, which used shockwaves to enhance the strength of the punch, the shockwave unleashed by that attack happened inside the target, making every punch deal destructive internal damage.

Cain found it hard to believe, but his talent in the techniques of the Blood Sea had evolved superbly for some reason as if he had obtained a new Lineage.

Zarak saw the power of Cain and nodded.

”You have become very powerful, but still, be careful. The politics of the Capital are not easy to navigate, and you could face all sorts of problems. You are a rising star, and everybody knows about your accomplishments, so I am sure the princes and princesses of the Capital and the noble families will be looking to obtain gains from you.”

Cainʼs eyes narrowed as he heard that and nodded. His only goal was to go through the ceremony and make the Laurifer name echo across the empire for his father. He was not interested in those schemes, but just because he was not interested, that did not mean he would not get mixed into them.

”Since you will be there for around six months, you should take advantage to see, explore, and use its functions. There are many places that can be of use, like the Tower of Concepts and Laws and Stars.”

When he heard the term Concept, Cainʼs eyes narrowed.

”I have reached the realm of Mind Over Wave, allowing my willpower to interact with the Concepts, but I am still slightly confused about them. They are similar to the Laws, but their nature is very different.”

Zarak nodded and adopted a solemn expression as he once again unleashed his willpower, but this time, there was something different. His river began to vibrate with a new power. He focused on one of the burned areas, and as his willpower covered it, things changed, and Cain could see the tree healing.

”The Laws are the matrix of the universe, the order of things; they are the basis upon which the world works. Thanks to them, heat burns, and water cools down. Concepts are different; they are not born from the universe but our collective thought.

Our minds are able to affect the world, as you can see by the effect of our willpower in our surroundings. Concepts are molded by sentient life formsʼ ideas and beliefs, and that defines their power.

The Concept of Fire makes things burn, just like the Law, but as it evolves, its power changes. For humans, fire is not just destruction. It is also the power of life and the core of civilization.

As you can see, my willpower has gained insight into the Concept of Life, granting my Ego Wave the power to have a bursting healing force. You can begin to feel them, but harnessing their force is much more complex. Do not be hasty; keep improving your willpower, and they will come in due time.

Your Alter Ego will slowly gain power and interact with them. I would like to help you, but my insights on the Concept of Life are too shallow yet, so I am afraid I cannot be of assistance. You could use your time in the Capital to find a way.”