The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 803: Codex of Infinite Pathways (I)

Cain was shocked to see just how much rage and hatred the creator of the Samsara Flame harbored toward the Depraved Race. However, this also made him smile.

The Depravita Race seemed to come from a plane or world that was countless times more advanced than Aether, so he was happy to see that while they were powerful, they also had very strong enemies that wanted to see them burn.

The intent did not vanish as it seemed to focus on Cain, causing a strange light to appear in the young manʼs eyes. It was as if someone was watching him from the other side of the flame, but the distance was so great they could only hear their voices, like two people shouting from hundreds of miles apart in a street covered by thick fog.

”Choose, young man. Do you follow the Path of the Warrior, charging alone into the most dangerous situations, rising and depending only on your power, or the Lordʼs Path, guiding the world and its people, using their power as yours?”

Cainʼs eyes widened as he heard those words. It seemed that the intent inside the Samsara Flame would help him with the Gift instead of just relying on luck. He knew this was a critical question, so he did not take it lightly and put a lot of thought into the answer.

Finally, after a minute, a sharp and decisive light appeared in Cainʼs eyes as he spoke.

”I follow the Lordʼs Path.”

Although Cain liked to rely on his own strength and had always paid extreme attention to his talent and cultivation, he had increasingly come to rely on the people around him, and they did not disappoint him. Even during the fight for Silver City, when he was captured inside the Crown Princeʼs black hole, he would have perished if not for the dozens of powerhouses striking from the outside.

The more his warriors grew powerful and nurtured, the more benefits Cain received, and every time they proved he was doing the right thing by keeping them by his side. Of course, he would not disregard his own power but would use this opportunity to improve his warriors, who had put their faith in him and gained his trust.

The will inside the Samsara Flame remained silent for a moment before a small laugh emerged.

”Hahaha, good. I like that. Some say that your own power will never fail you, but the right people will never disappoint you.”

Cain could not help but smile as he heard the approving tone in that voice. The person on the other side must be a hegemon among hegemonies, and he was glad to see someone like that would approve his path.

The next second, a massive amount of Fortune in the ceiling began to condense, and before long, a book appeared. It was small, with a size not different than an encyclopedia, yet a sense of utter awe assaulted the hearts of Cain and the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar as they watched it.

The bookʼs cover was adorned with intricate designs that move and change, and just focusing on them evoked powers that stood on a much higher realm than the duo could currently comprehend.

”That is the Codex of Infinite Pathways. It could be classified as a Tier Zero Treasure, but its power and realm is much higher. It adapts to the reality in which it is currently located and taps into the Laws and primordial forces to fill its pages.

You will understand its power after using it. There is still a lot of Fortune left. Do you want all of it to become Merit or wish for another Gift?”

Those words drew Cainʼs attention back, and a smile appeared as he turned toward the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar.

”I would like a treasure for my man. Something he can use to hide his presence and identity in the future.”

The intent turned toward the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar, making the man feel stiff. The presence was simply too overwhelming. Luckily, the will soon took its intent away, and part of the Fortune in the ceiling transformed into a new treasure.

Soon, a black cloak appeared on the ceiling. It resembled a shifting, almost translucent garment that reflected the surrounding environment and seemed to flicker in and out of existence, as elusive as the shadows it commands.

”This is the Nihility Veil. It can be considered a Tier I Treasure. It will hide the presence of your body and soul and can also change your soul aura and even the aspect of your attacks, so even when you show yourself, people will have a hard time realizing your true identity.”

Cain and the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar gazed at the cloak with awe and smiles. It was the perfect treasure for the man who would become the Scarlet Sword of Humanity. With it, his identity would still be a mystery even if the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar appeared in the future.

”Well, that is all for now. We will speak again, young man, once you open the Second Layer. Until then, good luck, and remember to burn as much of those corrupted things in the Samsara Flame.”

The Scarlet King could feel how the will in the Samsara Flame vanished. While he was full of questions, he knew an entity like that would not pay too much attention to someone like him unless he truly proved himself.

However, he did not have much time for those thoughts since there was still a lot of Fortune in the ceiling, which flashed the next second into his right hand, fusing into the Tier I Rebirth Mark.

”Thump!”

The Rebirth Mark seemed to echo like a heartbeat just before the runic formation began to extend and grow larger. It was so painful that Cain could not stand straight and fell to his knees onto the ground as the runic lines began to expand into his forearm.