The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order - Chapter 1062

Chapter 1062: Journey through the Sea of Wonders (I) Chapter 1062: Journey through the Sea of Wonders (I) A dragon hundreds of meters long flew through a sky full of storm clouds that constantly unleashed arcs of lightning capable of blasting weak Sky Masters to pieces, yet they barely left a scratch on his scales.

The dragon’s head was crowned with large, twisted horns that curved backward.

His eyes were piercing, glowing with a malevolent red light.

Waves of scarlet flames spread from his massive maw, burning everything in their range.

He was muscular and robust, with powerful limbs and a long, barbed tail that could demolish structures with a single swipe.

Each claw on his feet was sharp and menacing, perfect for gripping prey or tearing through obstacles.

The dragon’s immense wings, deep crimson and tattered, beat powerfully against the stormy skies, propelling him over tumultuous waters.

Each flap sent gusts of wind swirling, influencing the chaotic weather patterns below.  Below the dragon, the ocean was far from serene.

The waters were a dark, foreboding gray, whipped into fury by relentless winds and charged with myriad chaotic energies and forces that could easily corrode any life form that had not adapted to it.

Massive waves, akin to moving mountains, rose and fell with violent force, embodying the raw power of nature unleashed, so immense that even a Sky Lord could not survive their crash.

The scarlet dragon gazed at the waters from time to time, his soul force showing him what was hidden inside, and he knew how dangerous it would be if he were to be caught and surrounded by them, so he kept flapping his wings and dashing forward.  Of course, the scarlet dragon was none other than Cain.

His Dragonform ability allowed him to adopt more than just a dragonborn constitution; he could take on the full form of a dragon.

While in this massive form, Cain lacked dexterity and was an easier target for a powerful enemy, his dragon body was also more durable and could shake off the power of the storm clouds like nothing, making it the preferred way to travel.

The Sea of Wonders was truly gargantuan, expansive in all directions, and dangerous at every turn.

As if that wasn’t enough, the energy in it was also chaotic and toxic for most life forms, leading to easy depletion.

What killed most people in this place were not monsters but exhaustion and the power of the elements.

Cain’s Scarlet Reaper could consume pretty much anything, but most of the chaotic energies he could obtain from these skies were so corrupted that most would be lost in the conversion, making replenishing his full energy pool very taxing.

That was why Cain simply flew, making sure to keep his reserves for when they were truly needed.

‘I have been traveling for nearly a month already.

At this speed, I would have flown around Aether three times, yet I still have a lot to cover,’ a tired expression appeared on Cain’s face.

All this flying around was truly boring, but there wasn’t much he could do about it.  The few joys that the journey brought to Cain were analyzing and memorizing the power of his Dark Seed and True Name.

He had already done many analyses of it and was still amazed by its power and complexities.

‘Thanks to the residual spiritual forces of my ritual and all the energy and vitality I obtained from Grand Lich Morkon and the other Legends, I managed to rise to Level 22.

However, I can feel that from now on, every improvement will take a very long time.’  The True Name Path of Power seemed very straightforward, with a focus on improving soul force and energy pool, and the only limit was the True Name that acted as your spiritual anchor.

There were no strange transformations or modifications like the Star Sovereign Path of Power or Inner World Path of Power, but the truth was that its principles were beyond what Cain could fathom.

Cain did not have a problem obtaining energy and spiritual force thanks to Scarlet Reaper, but now that his Dark Seed had fully stabilized, trying to hasten its improvement could lead to problems that would hinder his future growth, so he would have to take it one step at a time.

‘I wonder how high my battle strength is?’ Cain was well aware that Level and true battle power were very different things.

Thanks to his Legendary Innate Abilities, his physical might and offensive power were overwhelming, as was his endurance and energy pool due to his ability to constantly consume everything around him.

Although Cain had defeated a Level 26 Stellar Abyss Legendary Lich, he knew that classifying himself as that would be a little too hasty.

First of all, among Stellar Abyss Legends, Grand Lich Morkon was at the absolute bottom, and he managed to reach that level by relying on his Legendary Innate Ability and the life force of an entire island.

Not to mention that during their fight, Cain was at his peak while the Lich was severely depleted and wounded from previous fights.

He had attempted to make a comparison with his body back in Aether but had to accept that this one was still weaker.

While his True Name Path of Power was at the same cultivation level as his Star Sovereign Path of Power and Inner World Path of Power, his body in Aether had the Primordial Path that had already reached the Ascension Stage and an Alter-Ego at the upper stages of the Fourth Realm.

As Cain pondered the current bounds of his strength, his eyes suddenly snapped to the ocean below.

From the depths, massive tentacles erupted with astonishing speed and force.

Despite being thousands of meters in the sky, the tentacles snaked around his body with unnatural speed, exerting an overwhelming pressure that began to drag him downward.

The monstrous appendages were covered in slick, dark scales that glistened ominously, each one as thick as a one-thousand-year tree trunk.

The very air around them seemed to vibrate with an ancient, malevolent power.

Cain immediately unleashed the full might of his energy pool, igniting his body with scarlet flames that enhanced his already monstrous strength.

Despite his immense power, the force behind the tentacles was relentless, pulling him inexorably toward the tumultuous waters of the Sea of Wonders.

“BOOOMM!” “BOOM!” “ROARRRRR!” Explosions and roars resonated from beneath the waves as Cain was dragged into the ocean’s depths.

The sea became a battleground, the water boiling and churning with the ferocity of their clash.

Waves towered and crashed with terrifying force that could make even weak Legends run, embodying the chaotic energies unleashed by their conflict.  Cain fought with everything he had, his Dragonform granting him the resilience and strength to withstand the creature’s onslaught.

His claws slashed through the water, each strike sending shockwaves that could shatter stone.  Despite his efforts, the battle wore on, the creature’s sheer size and strength proving an overwhelming challenge.

Cain’s energy reserves dwindled as he battled the relentless foe, each passing second pushing him closer to his limits.

After nearly thirty minutes of explosive combat, a sudden stillness fell over the ocean.

The waters quieted, the chaos giving way to an eerie calm.

For a moment, it seemed the tentacles had claimed their prey.

But then, a brilliant beam of scarlet flames burst forth from the sea, piercing the surface with unyielding ferocity.

A bestial scream of agony echoed, reverberating through the air with primal fury.

Cain’s dragon form emerged triumphantly from the depths, his body bearing the marks of battle.

Wounds crisscrossed his scales, but his spirit remained unbroken.

With a powerful sweep of his massive wings, he soared into the sky, putting distance between himself and the perilous waters below.

He glanced back at the severed tentacles that drifted to the surface, wariness evident in his eyes.

The clash had been brief yet intense, his Dragon Breath shattering the tentacles’ hold, but he knew that had the battle continued, he might not have emerged victorious.

The creature lurking beneath the waves was vast and ancient, its true form and power hidden in the depths of the ocean.

Cain’s soul force had shown him glimpses of the monster, a behemoth larger than a mountain, its presence dwarfing the Depravity Race’s Broodmother.

Its vitality and strength were simply overwhelming, posing a challenge that even his Aether body would struggle to overcome.

Fortuitously, the massive beast seemed disinclined to pursue him, perhaps restricted by its gargantuan form.

Whatever the reason, Cain seized the opportunity to retreat, flying with all the power he could muster.

He only ceased enhancing his speed once he was far from the site of the battle, allowing himself a moment of respite.

‘Ahhh, that was close, and I am sure it will not be the last danger I face.’ Cain sighed, but soon his eyes filled with renewed determination.

The journey was fraught with peril, but these challenges were exactly what he needed to evolve his potential, test his limits, and rise beyond them.