The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 353 The Void King

The reason no beast dared to approach this place was simple: it was the life forms atop the mountain peaks. Four were in their true bodies, while the others appeared only as incarnations of Ego Wave.

Those in the form of incarnations were utterly dark and showed no features. Still, this did not diminish the might of their auras.

The mere presence of any one of them was enough to deter even the mightiest of Wave Beasts.

Had Cain been present, he would have recognized two of the individuals present or at least their auras. One was enshrouded in shadows, while the other was a flayed body draped in a thick cloak of Blood Energy. They were none other than the Shadow King and Blood King, the duo that almost obliterated the Blood Sea if not for the appearance of the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar.

Given this and the layout of the mountains, it was easy to deduce that the other six individuals were none other than the mighty Dark Kings, rulers of the underworld spanning the Godslayer Humankind Empire.

”Why are we here? I was in the midst of my recovery when I was summoned in my physical form.”

The one who shouted was the Blood King, clear rage and anger evident in his eyes. The Ego Wave he unleashed was in a constant state of disarray. Although the rest of the Dark Kings displayed annoyance at the Blood King, they remained silent, knowing it was unwise to antagonize him while his Ego Eternal Matrix was disrupted.

The Blood King had been forced to transfer his soul into another body after Cain destroyed his previous one. And while the High Blood Elderʼs Alter-Ego and soul were quickly destroyed, the adaptation process would still take several years.

Until then, the Blood King would be unable to display his full power and suffer from emotional outbursts.

Seeing that no one answered his question just made the Blood King even more furious. But before he could shout again, a new incarnation of Ego Wave manifested atop the highest peak. As soon as he appeared, a solemn expression settled on all the Dark Kings, even silencing the volatile Blood King.

”I am pleased to see all of you here.”

The man at the highest peak spoke in a deep voice, his words resonating through the air, causing the ocean thousands of meters below to churn. His Ego Wave was so monstrous that he could unleash immense power even at this vast distance from his true body.

Being in the form of an Ego Wave Incarnation, his physical features were concealed, but his eyes were visible. They were black, speckled with points of starlight, resembling a starry sky.

”I humbly greet you, Void King.”

One of the Dark Kings, present in his true body, clasped his hands and bowed. The man had white hair, crystal blue eyes, and pointy ears.

While those features were elegant, the ones that distinguished him were the horns on his head, draconic blue scales on his limbs, and long blue tails emerging from his back.

The other Dark Kings sneered at this deference, considering it unworthy of a King. Yet, they held their tongues, recognizing his immense power and critical role in their organization.

”We have come as you commanded, but it seems the Golden King is ignoring your summons.”

Many Dark Kings shook their heads. Other than his obsequious attitude, the main reason they disliked the man was his constant attempts to undermine other Dark Kings.

All were aware of the empty mountain peak but did not really care. The Golden King was a Dark King in name only, not truly aligning with the Organizationʼs objectives. However, his expertise in logistics and commerce benefited them all, so they overlooked his lack of commitment.

”Soul King, thereʼs no need to worry about the Golden King. I ordained him as a Dark King, so you are questioning my decision?”

The Void Kingʼs eyes unleashed a powerful intent that made the entire island tremble. Usually, he would not care about the animosity between Dark Kings, but this time things were different.

”Of course not, Leader.” The Soul King immediately bowed his head, recognizing when to assert himself and when to retreat. He was confused by the behavior of the Void King but chose to remain silent.

The Void King gazed at the Soul King briefly before turning his starry eyes to the other Dark Kings.

”The reason I summoned you is that we must finalize our preparations. The Great Cataclysm is near.”

A solemn aura enveloped the Dark Kings. The Great Cataclysm was a pivotal event that would shake the entire Gait Continent, with repercussions felt throughout Aether. Despite their power, any misstep could be fatal.

”First of all, we need to address the Aegon Family. They have been gathering information about our business and are too efficient to be left alone.”

As the name of the Aegon Family was mentioned, a sharp light emerged from the eyes of the Shadow Kings.

”I will take care of them.”

The Dark Kings turned to the Shadow King with surprise, as they did not expect him to react in such a manner. Typically, the Shadow King rarely acted, but he seemed eager to go against them this time.

Although the Dark Kings did not know the reason behind the hostility of the Shadow King toward the Aegon Family, they were more than happy to let this one take care of them.

The Aegon Family dared to investigate The Organization because they had the brute power to defend themselves from the Dark Kings. It would be dangerous to go against them, so they were happy to see that there was a volunteer.

”You wonʼt.”

Unfortunately for the Shadow King and the other Dark Kings, the Void King immediately turned him down.

”I will not allow your vendetta to interfere with our plans, especially in such a crucial moment.”

A cold light appeared in the Shadow Kingʼs eyes, but it vanished swiftly under the intense focus of the Void King. He took a deep breath, calmed his heart, and then nodded.

”Soul King and Undying King, you two will meet the Patriarch of the Aegon Family. Make him understand that itʼs best if he stays away from our business. If he refuses, confront him. Seize the opportunity to eliminate him if it arises, but retreat if his power has reached the High Titan level. We will handle him later.”

The Soul King immediately nodded, as he always followed the Void Kingʼs commands without hesitation. However, the expression of the man to his left was less compliant.

The Undying King resembled a four-meter-tall giant with a bulging muscular body and skin that looked like leather stretched across his muscles. His eyes, sunk deep into his skull, were blank, resembling those of a blind man.

Those physical features were startling, but what truly drew awe in the hearts of those who focused on the Undying King was his lack of life force. Not only was there not even the slightest stream of vitality emerging from his body, but a dark aura surrounded him, polluting the air with the power of death.

”Why not take care of the Blood Sea directly? They commissioned the Aegon Family to investigate us. It would be far simpler to eliminate them than to confront the Patriarch.”

The other Dark Kings nodded in agreement with the Undying Kingʼs logic. While the Blood Sea was recognized as a formidable power, it had lost a significant number of its elites. A single Dark King would suffice to bring them down.

When your battle power reached a high enough level, numbers were meaningless. The only members of the Blood Sea that could face the Dark Kings were the Blood Duke and Bloodless #1, and once they were dead, everybody else would follow.

”The Blood Sea has heavily fortified their surveillance and defenses. Theyʼve set up a teleportation formation connecting directly to the Imperial Lightning Fort. If we assault them, the Collapsing Lightning Duke or the First Pillar might intervene.”

A wave of dread washed over the Dark Kings upon hearing those names. While the Blood Duke was merely a Titan, the Collapsing Lightning Duke and the First Pillar were apex beings.

The outcome of a direct confrontation was uncertain, but battling the Sector Duke or First Pillar while Divine Ascension Cultivators supported them would be fatal.

Since that was the current state of the Blood Sea, going after them would be much more dangerous than facing the Aegon Family.

The Undying King sighed upon receiving this information. Clearly displeased with his task, he nonetheless didnʼt dare challenge the Void King and simply nodded in acquiescence.

The Void King fixed his gaze upon the duo before shifting it to the Blood King and Shadow King.

”I have an assignment for you two as well.”

Neither the Blood King nor the Shadow King was taken aback. Those chosen for crucial missions were always summoned in their physical forms, so they anticipated this.

”You two will kill Cain Laurifer.”