The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 956 Surpassing the Ego Destruction Tribulation (I)

Cainʼs eyes began to glow with more and more power as he gazed at the layers of fire whose intent focused on him, ready to test his willpower and Ego with abominable force. If he survived, he was sure his willpower would rise to a whole new level, allowing his mind to become one of the core aspects of his battle power again, raising his strength beyond his body and Laws.

ʼThe intent of each layer seems the same as what the Codex of Infinite Pathways describes as the Nine Heavens Ego Destruction Tribulation. It is their overall power that has risen exponentially,ʼ Cain was able to decipher the intent behind the layers, giving him some confidence. While this new tribulationʼs power was shocking, it still seemed to fulfill a similar function.

The nine layers of fire that covered the Atlas Continent remained peaceful and steady, waiting for Cain to be ready as if some sort of reward for him taking care of the aliens that threatened to engulf the world. However, now that he was ready, its full power came into action, generating pressure that expanded throughout the entire continent.

It was clear to the Scarlet King that even if he was the savior of the world, the Nine Heavens Ego Destruction Tribulation would unleash its full power, and if he were too weak, he would die.

Cain adopted a meditative formation in the air, his eyes cold and focused as he gazed at the flickering, ethereal flames of various colors beginning to fall from the sky, resembling a gentle, celestial rain of fire.

First Layer: The Flickering Flame.

The warriors of the Sacred Races saw how the 9-kilometer-wide storm of fire began to descend. It was beautiful but also extremely dangerous, as proved by the fact it caused space-time to suffer severe distortions, and the energy to burst in and out of reality.

Just the effect on the environment was enough to cause dread in the hearts of the warriors of the Sacred Races, but itʼs true power came in the effect it had on their minds and souls. The moment they focused on the flames, waves of horrible doubts and fear began to arise from the deepest corners of their psyches.

It was so intense that most of the warriors were forced to immediately look away, out of fear those doubts would break their minds. However, there were still some who managed to keep focus, their eyes sharp as they took in the power, using it to sharpen their minds.

The Collapsing Lightning Emperorʼs eyes burst with more and more willpower as he gazed at the flickering layers of flames. It was very hard, but he was able to keep his eyes on it, using it to enhance his mind. Of course, the man knew he was only receiving a collateral burst of power, and the true might of the flames were dozens of times more terrifying.

Cainʼs eyes never left the layer of flickering flames that descended with immense might. This was a mental tribulation; he did not need to fight it with spells or punches, only endure and overcome it.

Finally, the layer of nine kilometers of flickering flames fell onto Cainʼs body, surrounding him from all directions as it flooded into his mind. Immediately, the eyes of the Scarlet King showed minor doubts and fears, and distractions began to arise.

Even though they were minor insecurities and distractions, that did not mean by any measure that the danger of the First Layer was low. All those small things might not break you. Yet, they would deviate you from the right path, pushing you to stagnation or procrastination, allowing days to pass by focusing on the unimportant as your life force and vitality faded.

Cainʼs face contorted as that wave of voices echoed inside his mind and soul. It was as if millions of people were shouting in his ear all at the same time, each forcing him to pay attention, but his focus was unwavering as he remained alert.

The red light in the Scarlet Kingʼs eyes grew stronger as he confronted and extinguished these minor doubts, solidifying the foundation of his willpower. More and more flames flooded inside his brain, but his eyes were sharp, recognizing and dismissing minor distractions and insecurities, not allowing even the smallest one to remain.

After ten minutes, every flicker of flames had vanished inside Cainʼs brain. Since he had overcome the power in the First Layer, its power was now part of him.

Cain was able to rest for a few moments, allowing his mind to stabilize before the next layer of flames descended. The second layer resembled eerie shadows as if the darkness of the world had been set ablaze and were going to be used to challenge his mind.

Second Layer: The Lingering Shadows.

If it were a normal Nine Heavens Ego Destruction Tribulation, it would have been 18 kilometers wide, but this was no normal tribulation, and the size of the layers of shadowy flames descending upon Cain was 81 kilometers wide!

As the layer of shadowy flames fell, the environment was shrouded in a twilight haze, filled with haunting whispers and echoes of past regrets and unresolved issues. The power was so immense that most of the warriors of the Sacred Races were forced to pull back, and even most of those enduring the power of the Flickering Flames could not help but avert their eyes.

The only warriors of the Sacred Races that were able to keep their eyes firm in the face of that onslaught of regret were the Collapsing Lightning Emperor and Zero Mint. The duo clenched their fists and teeth as they faced the strength of the flames, but resisted, using everything they had to endure.

The reason why those two were pushing themselves so hard was because they understood the role they would play in the future. Their minds and souls needed to be strong enough to endure that agonizing burden and crushing responsibilities.