The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 301 The death of the High Blood Elder

An hour had passed, and the battle over the Blood Sea continued to escalate with increasing power. The clash between the powerhouses of the Integrationist Path and the Purist Path was intensifying.

A clear victor was already emerging in the battlefield between Wave Kings, thanks to the arrival of a sixteen-year-old man.

While Cainʼs power wasnʼt overwhelming enough to instantly reverse the tide on his own, his assistance played a pivotal role. His help allowed Kael to take down a Middle Wave King Essence Cultivator from the Purist Path, contributing to the shift in the battle dynamics.

It was a chain reaction, with Kael free to help more of his comrades, and with every minute, the advantage of the Integrationist Path increased. Presently, more than nine Wave Kings from the Purist Path had fallen, while only two from the Integrationist Path had suffered the same fate.

Cain was kept informed of the battlefieldʼs state through Apexʼs guidance, but he couldnʼt afford to lose focus. The Flow, though a powerful tool for predicting opponentsʼ movements, wasnʼt foolproof. While he could predict Jasonʼs actions, it didnʼt guarantee he could always evade them.

Unlike Zima, whose attacks were somewhat crude and patterned, Jason executed an almost flawless Bloodflow Fury, even in his current state.

However, as the battle carried on, Cainʼs use of the Flow and his ability to face the Wave King increased, allowing him to get closer and closer to an opening, and when it finally happened, he did not waste it.

Cain managed to break through Jasonʼs guard, landing an elbow strike to the manʼs elbow. This spot was the same area where Kael had previously landed a flaming downward kick.

”CRACK!”

The sound of breaking bones reached Cainʼs ears, but he was forced to retreat as a powerful blow targeted his head.

Just as Cain moved back, a powerful kick flashed toward his chest. He anticipated the pattern, twisted his body, and raised his guard to fend off the attack. However, he was still sent hurtling through the air.

Clenching his teeth, Cain regained control over his body and swiftly returned to the battle. He fought valiantly, using his utmost strength, but things were taking a dire turn for him. His energy pool was running low since even if his body and techniques could equal a Wave King, his Astral Wave and Blood Energy could not.

If it werenʼt for Cainʼs Ego Wave taking control of the Life Wave in the air and the help of the [Gluttony Module] constantly recharging his energy and vitality, he would have run out of stamina a long time ago.

”AHHHHHHHHH”

Then, a scream of pain pierced the air, and the skies turned red as blood began to rain down.

Powerhouses from both sides stopped their fights for a second as they looked up and saw how clouds of blood began to fill the sky before they rained down. It was a majestic and gory phenomenon to see blood raining for hundreds of kilometers, tainting Blood Island and Blood City.

The silence that followed was heavy as everyone recognized the source of the shout and the implication of blood raining upon the Blood Sea.

The Second Blood Elder had fallen!

”¡BOOOM!”

Less than two seconds after the rain of blood, an explosion covered the sky, one so strong that it made the ears of even Wave Kings bleed.

Not long after, a figure crashed into the Blood Sea, creating a towering pillar of blood-water that splashed in all directions, only for two figures to appear above the Wave Kings the next second.

Powerhouses from both sides froze, recognizing the newcomers as the Blood Duke and Bloodless #1. Even Cain and Jason couldnʼt disregard these figures, as they were far beyond their power levels.

Their auras immediately stopped all other fights since their appearance made it clear that there was no longer a need to carry on with the fight.

A winner had emerged.

Bloodless #1ʼs left side of the face was gone, and a fist-sized hole marred his stomach. Despite this, he smiled triumphantly, having succeeded in taking the Second Blood Elderʼs life.

The Blood Duke had lost his right leg and bore claw marks all over his body, with the deepest wound revealing his spine. The battle had been brutal, but his aura still radiated strength as he surveyed the waters.

A figure then rose from the sea in silence. The High Blood Elderʼs body was battered but not fatally wounded. He lacked arms and bore a deep indentation where his Evolution Core had been.

His cold gaze fixed on Cain, who clenched his fists in response. The High Blood Elderʼs eyes held menace, but Cainʼs resolve remained firm. He didnʼt fear death, especially when he stood on the victorious side of the war.

The High Blood Elder didnʼt linger on Cain for long, turning his attention to the Blood Duke and sighing.

”I am willing to leave with my people.”

This declaration incited a burning rage within the Blood Duke.

”Do you think I will simply let you go?”

The High Blood Elder felt the burning killing intent on the Blood Duke, but there was no fear in his eyes. Even with all his wounds and the dire state of his Sacred Organ, there was still an immense amount of power inside him.

”You two have the power to take my life, but I assure you, it will come with a dire price. I will use all I have and fight until the last second. My body will not be a war trophy.”

Dread appeared in the eyes of all the powerhouses from both sides when they heard that. The High Blood Elder hinted at the change of self-destruction before death, and if all the energy in his body were to erupt at the same time, it would take down a big piece of the Blood Sea with him.

Facing the High Blood Elderʼs steadfastness, Cain saw an exchange of glances between the Blood Duke and Bloodless #1. The ongoing war exposed their vulnerabilities and weakened their forces significantly. The deaths of several Wave Kings and the Second Blood Elder left them vulnerable to external threats.

The Blood Duke was confident in his ability to end the High Blood Elderʼs life, yet he understood that doing so would result in severe injuries. This, in turn, would weaken his ability to fend off challengers seeking to exploit the Blood Seaʼs vulnerability.

Although Cain also desired to end the High Blood Elderʼs life, he refrained from issuing opinions to others. Lacking the power to kill the man, he had no right to speak.

The Blood Duke motioned, ordering the Integrationist Pathʼs Wave King to withdraw, creating a separation between the two sides. Just as he was about to give a command, his eyes widened, mirrored by Bloodless #1ʼs.

Both of them were the first to perceive it, and soon, everyone else saw it.

”Zima?”

Cain involuntarily cried out at the sight of the phantom-like figure resembling Zima, albeit much older. The High Blood Elder felt it, but before he could do something, his eyes trembled as all his defenses collapsed. In the next moment, Zimaʼs phantom figure merged with him.

A scream of agony echoed, but it was brief, replaced by a surge of power even greater than before. The High Blood Elder turned towards the crowd and then directed his focus onto Cain.

”YOU LITTLE BASTARD!”

A wave of terror washed over Cain as he felt the High Blood Elderʼs malevolent gaze. These eyes were more menacing and feral than even the High Blood Elderʼs. In the next second, the Blood Duke and Bloodless #1 positioned themselves in front of Cain.

The Blood Duke and Bloodless #1 shielded Cain from the rage of the entity in control of the High Blood Elder. However, despite their strength, both adopted solemn expressions since the aura of the enemy was one that surpassed theirs.

The High Blood Elderʼs fury was uncontainable. Whoever was in control did not care about the Blood Duke or Bloodless #1ʼs protection; his singular focus was on Cain.

”All my plans, all my efforts for over a hundred years, and you dared to ruin them. Little bastard, I will kill you!”

A dark force field enveloped the High Blood Elder, causing the sky to darken as the world quivered. Even atoms struggled under the pressure of this overwhelming power.

Cainʼs eyes widened as he observed the event. He had heard of the power of the Third Realm, yet the force he now witnessed exceeded it. It was evident that the man before him had reached the Fourth Realm of the Ego Eternal Path of Power!

On the Purist Pathʼs side, confusion reigned. They lacked awareness of the person who had taken control of the High Blood Elderʼs body.

Amid the tense atmosphere, a sound of spatial rupture echoed, and a shadowy figure materialized. The aura emanating from this figure was on par with the being that had seized control of the High Blood Elder.

”Hahah, good Shadow King. Assist me in eradicating these pests!”