The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order - Chapter 1159

Chapter 1159: Back to the Commerce Association (II) Chapter 1159: Back to the Commerce Association (II) Martin was not the only one to face this nightmarish fate.

Over the next few days, hundreds of people across the South Coast Alliance vanished under similar circumstances.

Notorious criminals and those with ties to the underworld disappeared into the shadows without a trace.

It was shocking news, but no one connected it to the event at Mount Oblivion.

There were no sightings of a dragon, and the vanished criminals seemed completely unrelated to someone like Ophiron.

Rumors spread of a new organization rising in the underworld, seizing control of territory and eliminating competition, but the truth remained a mystery.

Many didn’t bother to investigate-fewer criminals meant fewer problems for those in power.

After an entire month of flying and killing, Cain finally reached the sky above the Commerce Association.

The massive metropolis stretched beneath him, bustling with life and wealth.

The first time Cain had seen it, the sheer size and magnificence of the city had taken his breath away.

Now, an amused smile crossed his face as a thought passed through his mind.

If I unleashed the Yin-Yang Lightning Fire Dragon Breath, I could take down half the city in an instant.’ Of course, that was merely a fleeting thought.

Cain hadn’t come to slaughter innocents.

His true purpose was to consume the souls and assimilate the Innate Abilities of the strongest masters of the South Coast Alliance, neutralizing its power and ensuring it would no longer pose even the slightest threat to the Tiamat Sect.

Cain took a deep breath and adopted his human form, shrinking from his gargantuan, thirty-five-thousand-meter-long dragon body to a mere human figure less than three meters tall in a second.

A flicker of annoyance crossed Cain’s face.

His human form felt uncomfortable.

After integrating the Zero Bloodline and creating the Dragon Sinful Heart, his true form was no longer that of a human but that of a massive scarlet dragon.

Despite the discomfort, Cain knew this was the best way to infiltrate the Commerce Association unnoticed.

He couldn’t simply fly into the place, as invisible force fields covered the metropolis and were capable of detecting him even if he used the Pyramid of Shadows.

Of course, his human form alone wasn’t enough.

Cain’s appearance had already been widely circulated due to House Arken’s hunt for him, but that wasn’t a problem.

A mysterious force emerged from Cain’s black hole, and his appearance began to shift once more.

His once-handsome features and striking physique blurred, replaced by the utterly average form of a man-a figure who could blend in anywhere.

This was thanks to an Innate Ability called Chimera, which he had stolen from a criminal during his journey.

It allowed him to alter his appearance in ways that could fool even Legends.

Chimera was the only ability that remained from that trip.

Cain had used Scarlet Reaper to consume all the others, using their golden energy of origin to nurture Shadow Master.

Cain emerged from the Shadow Realm, silently entering the bustling grounds of the Commerce Association.

He passed through the outer and middle rings of the city without drawing any attention.

Merchants, traders, and guards moved about, unaware of his true identity or goals.

Eventually, Cain reached the gates of the inner circle-the Golden Bazaar, the heart of the Commerce Association.

“Halt, state your purpose, stranger!” “Identify yourself if you want to enter the Commerce Association’s Golden Bazaar!” Two towering golden statues, each three meters tall, stood on either side of a grand white gate.

As Cain approached, their spears crossed, blocking his way and repeating the same words they used for any visitor.

Cain let a small smile creep onto his face as he released the soul force of a Level 21 Legend.

“The Commerce Association greets the Legend!” “You are welcome to the Golden Bazaar!” Sensing Cain’s soul force, the statues withdrew their spears and allowed him entry.

Even though they didn’t know his identity, every Legend had the right to enter the inner circle of the Commerce Association.  Inside the Golden Bazaar, the atmosphere was even more lavish.

Golden streets, ornate temples, and crystal towers rose into the sky.  Though it would have been a spectacle for a newly ascended Legend, Cain showed little concern.

He quietly slipped out of sight, his body melting into shadows.

Hidden from view, he navigated the labyrinth of wealth and power, searching for his true target.

— A young woman stepped out of one of the most radiant and prestigious buildings in the Golden Bazaar, the Millennial Auction House.

Her presence immediately drew attention.

People who saw her passing by showed her great deference and respect, bowing their heads or offering polite greetings.

Even Legends treated her cordially despite her relatively low cultivation level, a clear indication that her status and background were nothing short of extraordinary.

On the surface, she wore a pleasant smile, responding gracefully to every interaction.

Her steps were poised, her aura calm, but beneath her composed exterior, something deeply troubling gnawed at her.

The young woman couldn’t shake the nagging feeling that something dangerous loomed over her.

This unsettling sensation had followed her for days.

While she couldn’t place the source of her anxiety, it was enough to keep her from leaving the safety of the Commerce Association’s inner circle.

Unfortunately, that was not enough.

As she rounded a quiet street corner, the world around her seemed to close in.

In a split second, she felt an iron grip seize the back of her head.

Her eyes widened in terror, her breath catching in her throat as a paralyzing dread washed over her.

“Good day, Miss Nora.

It has been a long time.” The voice was icy, emotionless, carrying an edge of cruel familiarity that sent shivers down her spine.

She tried to scream, to fight, but her body refused to move.

Before Nora could muster a response, shadows enveloped her.

Her surroundings disappeared in an instant, swallowed whole.

The bustling Golden Bazaar carried on as usual, unaware of the young woman’s sudden and silent disappearance.

None had seen a thing.

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