The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 559: Radiance of Valor (II)

Lore and Zamuel were once again shocked by those words, and the somber expression on their faces only grew worse. The fact that someone managed to take control of Norkuo inside the Astral Bloodline Realm meant that this person had come with them and managed to hide from the perception of True Titans like the Emperor of the Deus Behemoth Empire.

Cain noticed the somber expressions on the duo and didnʼt blame them, as he also felt his instincts screaming danger. However, soon, his attention was drawn to the people around Norkuo, noting how all the warriors from the Kraken Clan had blank expressions on their faces, no different than mindless automatons.

Unlike Cain, Norkuo showed a calm smile as he walked forward, his eyes beginning to glow with soul force, instantly generating shocking pressure on the warriors of the Zanginis Clan and Solis Clan.

”Warriors of the Deus Behemoth Empire, I am the Soul King, one of the Ten Dark Kings of the Organization.”

Although they were just words, hearing them instilled a sense of fear in the hearts of the warriors from the Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan. Even if The Organization operated in the Gaia Continent, there was no one in Aether who did not know its fame and just how impressive the Ten Dark Kings were.

The power of The Organization was so immense that some considered it the seventh great power of Aether, only slightly weaker than the six sacred races. The Dark Kings were the higher-ups of that massive underworld organization, their power matching that of True Titans, able to face even the Emperors. Thus, being in the presence of one was akin to facing death itself.

A small smile appeared on the Soul Kingʼs face as he saw the expressions of the Deus Behemoths, but it turned into a frown when he saw the calmness and coldness in Cainʼs eyes, as if his title and fame gathered over thousands of years, meant nothing to the young man.

ʼHmph, insignificant rat.ʼ

Coldness appeared in the Soul Kingʼs demeanor before his smile returned, and his eyes glowed with even stronger soul force as he glanced again at the Deus Behemoths from the Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan.

”You are lucky as today I feel magnanimous. Warriors of the Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan, I am willing to let you live as long as you move out of my way so I can take care of that small pest from the Godslayer Human Race.”

Strange expressions appeared on the warriors from the Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan as they heard the Soul Kingʼs words. They began to glance at each other, and it didnʼt take long for some of them to cautiously move back.

Cain noticed their gazes but remained silent, focusing on the Soul King with pure calmness as the red light in his eyes grew more and more powerful.

A sharp light appeared in the Soul Kingʼs eyes as he saw how just a few members of the Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan moved away from Cain, and even they were still not far and had not made up their minds.

The soul force in the Soul Kingʼs eyes grew even stronger as the smile on his face vanished, and soon, a fearsome killing intent flooded the area.

”You better move out of my path, or I assure you, death will be the least of your concerns. I am a master of the soul path and a puppeteer, and each of you is a perfect specimen. If you donʼt move right now, I assure you I will add you to my collection.”

The warriors of the Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan trembled as they heard those words, imagining themselves being dissected alive, their inner organs replaced, and their minds sealed, becoming living puppets.

The fear was so intense that more and more members of the Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan began to move away from Cain, with even Zamuel and Lore doing the same. All of them showed expressions of shame, but the fear was simply too much, and they were not ready to face death.

Cain saw how he was slowly being left alone but did not say a word, simply lowering his head to hide his face.

It didnʼt take long for Cain to be completely alone, making a cold and nasty smile appear on the Soul Kingʼs face as the soul force in his eyes shook.

”Hahaha, what about now, insect? Where was that calmness from before? Donʼt tell me you are too afraid to even look at me.”

The Soul Kingʼs voice was cold as he uttered those words, but then a frown appeared as the soul force in his eyes destabilized.

”How bothersome it is to handle the emotions of an old fool. Letʼs finish this fast.” The Soul King uttered those words aloud, clearly speaking to himself, not caring what others thought. He raised his hand, about to signal the Umbra Clan to move forward when he saw Cainʼs body begin to glow with a powerful red light.

”I am Cain Laurifer.”

Those words made the red light burst with even greater power, flooding the entire area, but it was just the beginning.

”I am the Scarlet King.”

At this point, Cain raised his head, and the red light in his eyes had reached its zenith, making his eyes glow like miniature suns.

The Soul King was shocked to see the determination and willpower behind those eyes, a sense of absolute certainty and will that seemed impossible for a young man not even twenty years old to achieve. He felt something was wrong, but before he could react, Cain spoke again.

”And I am the Empyrean Sun that sunders all fear and deception!”

Cainʼs voice made his Ego Wave burst before it collected above him in the form of a yin-yang sun. His Alter-Ego, the Sun Seed, was released, soon flooding the area with a burning red light.

”Radiance of Valor!”

Talon was shocked to see such a majestic Alter-Ego, having never witnessed anything like it. He could hardly believe someone could envision themselves with such grandeur. Immediately, he raised his guard and stood ready to face the power, but as the red light reached him, he felt nothing and noticed it did not harm him at all.

The Soul King was also surprised to feel the power of the Alter-Ego not affecting him whatsoever. Yet, his eyes widened as he saw how the Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan members trembled, trails of blood emerging from the corners of their mouths as their eyes began to glow with willpower.

”¡Impossible!”

The Soul King couldnʼt believe what he was seeing. The warriors of the Zanginis Clan and Solis Clan were quick to move away from Cain after just a few words because charged inside the Soul Kingʼs voice was an imperceptible soul spell that flooded peopleʼs hearts and minds with fear.

Actually, the Soul King was surprised to realize that the warriors could resist his spell the first time and forced him to use even more power, yet now Cain was able to help the warriors of the Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan overcome his soul invasion art.

Cain showed a small smile as shock appeared in the eyes of the people of the Zanginis Clan and Solis Clan, only for it to be soon replaced with rage as they gazed at the Soul King and understood how he had been playing with their minds.

It didnʼt take long for Cain to share that same coldness as he gazed back at the Soul King. The spell he just used was new, but he had mastered its principles from the moment he began to help people through hypnosis to overcome their fears.

Using the Empyrean Sun Visualization Technique, he harnessed the power of his Sun Seedʼs willpower. He fused it with the ethereal force of the Sundering Concept, allowing its light to sunder all fear and deceiving powers that could affect oneʼs mind and soul.

Zamuel and Lore did not hesitate to position themselves between Cain and the Soul King, their eyes glowing with resoluteness and determination, along with a need to prove their honor and courage. The duo was shamed for falling under the spells of the Soul King, but they said nothing.

The mighty warriors of the Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan would use actions to prove themselves and correct their failures. The duo was not alone as all the warriors from both clans moved forward, standing around Cain with eyes that glowed with pure fighting will and killing intent.

The Soul King clenched his fists as he stared at the Sun Seed, and his killing intent grew as deep down, his instincts told him that if he allowed Cain to survive, he would deeply regret it.

”Fine, if that is how you want it, then you can all die along with the human!”

Bursting Astral Wave, and a powerful oceanic pressure emerged from the Soul King, and he was not alone. The rest of the members of the Kraken Clan also unleashed their power, and while their eyes were blank, it was clear they were ready to kill.