The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 1888: The end of Aether

”For the Scarlet King!”

The warriors’ eyes glowed intensely with scarlet flames as their roars echoed across the sky. Without hesitation, they surged through the massive portal, pure killing intent and absolute purpose burning fiercely in their hearts. It took no more than a minute before the five Prima Deities and thousands of Divine Cultivators passed through the vortex, leaving Cain standing completely alone in the vast emptiness of the sky.

Only now, in this solitary moment, did Cain release a deep, weary sigh, allowing himself to feel the crushing weight resting upon his shoulders. He had successfully brought his people into the Everstrife Empyrean World. However, this act carried profound consequences: if he were defeated now, there would be no chance of retreat, no place to regroup or hide. The billions who believed in him would undoubtedly perish.

This realization was enough to make even his iron-like heart skip a beat. The responsibility was monumental, a weight capable of crushing anyone beneath it. Yet soon, determination reclaimed its rightful place, blazing fiercely within his scarlet eyes. There was no turning back; hesitation was impossible. He had accepted this burden, and he would face it head-on, no matter the difficulty.

Taking a deep breath to steady his spirit, Cain used his Ego Wave to forge a tiny clone, no bigger than a finger. Immediately, this clone flashed across the sky, swiftly disappearing into the distance. Its destination was Divine Calamity Heaven, and the message it carried was simple yet essential: Cain was demanding a ransom for Andrew and the other two Peak Prima Deities he had captured.

He had promised to grant them this chance, and it was crucial for everyone in the Everstrife Empyrean World to see that the Scarlet King was true to his word, even when dealing with enemies. Of course, the price for such high-ranking cultivators would be astronomical—far greater than what he would gain by merely consuming their essence. Whether or not Divine Calamity would pay this hefty ransom remained to be seen, but Cain had fulfilled his promise.

After sending off the clone, Cain turned his gaze once more toward the billions of people moving steadily toward the Gu Sect. He carefully confirmed everything was proceeding smoothly, and, assured of their safety, Cain’s figure flashed across the sky, swiftly reaching the void.

It wasn’t long before he approached the dimensional gateway to Aether. Yet, instead of entering it, Cain waved his hand decisively, causing the World Veil that concealed Aether to instantly shatter like fragile glass. The colossal planet, vast and beautiful, once more emerged openly in the boundless void.

Cain’s gaze sharpened as his immense psychic power flooded the entire world, sweeping through every mountain, river, and ocean, carefully ensuring no sentient life remained. Only then did his consciousness pierce deep into the world’s core, reaching the World Consciousness Realm.

Within that secluded realm, the World Will of Aether had been silently meditating. Feeling Cain’s presence, Ao slowly opened his eyes. No words were exchanged between the two, yet Ao clearly understood Cain’s intentions. With calm determination, the World Will gave Cain a solemn nod, silently communicating that he was ready and willing to proceed.

Returning the gesture respectfully, Cain adopted a meditative posture in the vast emptiness of the void before the massive world. Gradually, he began circulating his inner energy, absorbing the chaotic waves of cosmic power that surged through the void to replenish himself completely.

Half a day passed, and Cain’s mind, body, and soul reached their absolute peak. Without any hesitation, Cain summoned the Scarlet Throne, channeling a tremendous wave of his energy into it. As the throne greedily absorbed this immense power, its gates grew larger and larger, expanding until they were the size of an entire world!

With the colossal gates fully open, Cain infused every ounce of strength he possessed into the throne, igniting its devouring force. Immediately, invisible chains of energy latched onto Aether, pulling the gigantic planet toward the gates of the Scarlet Throne.

Due to Cain’s continuous evolution, Aether had also grown enormously, becoming immensely powerful and filled with vitality. Sending an entire world into the throne was a monumental task. If this were any ordinary world, it would have desperately resisted, likely causing catastrophic backlash. Yet Ao did not resist at all—he fully cooperated, actively assisting Cain.

Cain’s eyes rapidly became bloodshot from the unimaginable strain. Even without resistance, the sheer pressure of moving a world tens of millions of kilometers in diameter was beyond overwhelming. He pushed himself relentlessly, muscles tensed, and his spirit nearly breaking under the tremendous stress, yet he persevered.

Minute by minute, hour by hour, Aether slowly inched closer to the Scarlet Throne. Finally, after several exhausting hours, the massive planet began passing through the enormous gates. Yet this was merely the beginning; a world as immense as Aether required an incredible amount of energy and time to completely enter the throne’s dimension.

Days passed without rest as Cain continued exerting every last bit of his strength, carefully guiding the entire planet into the Scarlet Throne. His mind grew numb, the exhaustion threatening to overwhelm him, yet Cain remained resolute. At last, after a monumental effort spanning several days, the entire world of Aether fully entered the Scarlet Throne.

”BOOOOOOOOMMMM!”

A massive explosion of pure vitality and energy immediately surged into Cain’s weary body. Although the Scarlet Throne of the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe specialized primarily in psychic power rather than vitality, it was nonetheless immensely efficient. The enormous oceans, forests, mountains, and every ounce of vitality from Aether’s physical form were rapidly devoured, filling Cain with renewed strength and overflowing life energy.

The sensation was exhilarating. The immense vitality surpassed even the life force of a mighty Archdeity, surging like molten fire through his veins. Despite the rush of energy, Cain remained fully focused. He quickly seized precise control of the throne’s devouring power, carefully preserving the World Consciousness and ensuring Ao wasn’t consumed.

Cain channeled psychic and spiritual forces from the throne to nurture and empower Ao, fortifying the World Will. The Scarlet Throne’s devouring capabilities were truly formidable, and within mere hours, not a single trace of Aether’s physical existence remained.

Now, floating in the heart of the throne’s dimension was an immense, radiant sphere of golden psychic power, refined willpower, and ego as vast and brilliant as a moon.