The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order - Chapter 1237

Chapter 1237: Molten Crucible Chapter 1237: Molten Crucible Cain felt a wave of darkness obscuring everything around him as he crossed the portal.

The transition was disorienting, a void that seemed to stretch on endlessly until, without warning, a blinding light appeared.

What he felt next was a searing heat that shocked him.

His bloodline and constitution granted him overwhelming resilience to heat and fire.

For something to make his scales feel like they were burning was impressive indeed.

As the light subsided, Cain opened his eyes to take in his new surroundings, and the searing heat made sense.  The fourth level of the Demon King’s Castle was a realm of fire and brimstone-a vast expanse of lava-filled chasms, burning rivers of magma, and constantly shifting volcanic terrain.

The atmosphere was oppressive, with intense heat suffocating the air.  Far in the distance, massive columns of flame regularly shot up from fissures in the ground.

The ceiling above was veiled in thick, black smoke, obscuring it and casting a perpetual twilight over the land.

Cain’s eyes sharpened as he glanced at the ground beneath him.

It trembled constantly under the weight of destruction, with earthquakes and eruptions blasting from all directions.

The very earth seemed unstable as if it could give way beneath his feet at any moment.

The entire level felt alive with volatile, destructive energy as if the land itself was trying to break apart everything that set foot upon it.

“Welcome to the Molten Crucible!” The voice of the Demon King echoed across the entire level, drawing Cain’s attention away from the chaos and back to reality.

The voice was deep and resonant, carrying a weight that matched the oppressive environment.

“You have seventy days to reach the other end of the level,”  With that, the Demon King’s presence faded, leaving Cain alone with his thoughts.

He glanced around and noticed a nearby formation that seemed to exude spatial forces-a shimmering portal.

“That must be the formation that will let me out of the Demon King’s Castle,” Cain mused but immediately lost interest in it.

There was no way he would forfeit the Blood and Hunger Trials without even starting them.

Determination filled his eyes as he turned away from the escape route.

His eyes sharpened as he focused forward, trying to understand the trial before him.

While the only condition was for him to reach the end of the fourth level in seven days, he was confident it would not be so simple.

“This place exudes an aura of pure destruction,” The scarlet dragon noted.

Before, that would have been the extent of his perception.

But thanks to the Mark of Wisdom on his forehead, his senses had reached an overwhelming level.

He could now see the true nature of the power present at this level.

What Cain felt was the embodiment of the ultimate end-the force that brings everything to its inevitable conclusion.

It was not simply about annihilation or violence; it was the cosmic principle that governs the breakdown of matter, energy, and soul.

“The Oniric Truth of Destruction,” he whispered to himself.

A small smile appeared on his face as he uttered those words.

Just the fact that he was able to identify the Oniric Truth that shaped the essence and nature of the fourth level was progress he would not have been able to achieve just an hour ago.

The Mark of Wisdom was already proving invaluable.

Before making any move, Cain took a deep breath and focused on the presence of Depravita Essence.

A smile appeared as he sensed that the density was nearly ten times greater than on the third level.

Yet, it had no form of corruption; it simply flooded the level without harming anyone.

It did not attempt to invade the body or soul of those who came into contact with it, which meant there was no danger for the other Ancient Dragons.

“Still, I won’t let it go to waste,” Cain decided.

He utilized the power of the Oniric Truth of Gluttony to draw large amounts of Depravita Essence into his body with every breath he took.

The essence flowed into his black hole, nurturing his True Name.

The sensation was invigorating, a steady stream of power bolstering his very being.

A wide smile appeared on the scarlet dragon’s face as he felt his True Name constantly grow stronger, improving the power of his scarlet flames and every other aspect of his existence.

Satisfied with his preparations, Cain spread his massive wings.

With a mighty thrust, he rose above the shattered and exploding ground, aiming to navigate the treacherous terrain from the air.

The heat was still intense but more manageable as he gained altitude.

For the first ten minutes, there were no problems.

Everything around him was in a state of constant destruction, but he managed to stay clear of the worst of it.

He weaved through columns of flame and avoided sudden eruptions with ease.

The Eye of Gluttony allowed him to anticipate shifts in the energy, giving him an edge in this volatile realm.

However, his respite was short-lived.

The power of the level soon seemed to focus on him, almost as if it were a living entity responding to his presence.

With wide eyes, Cain saw molten rocks begin to fall from the ceiling above.

Each one was massive, large enough to crush his sixty-five-thousand-meter-long body.

“This is new,” Cain muttered, banking sharply to the left to avoid a boulder that crashed down where he had been moments before.

The impact sent shockwaves rippling through the air.

More rocks followed a relentless barrage raining down from above.

The ceiling itself seemed to be disintegrating, the thick black smoke giving way to reveal a fiery abyss beyond.

Cain realized that flying might no longer be the safest option.

He descended rapidly, dodging between falling debris.

The ground was no less hazardous, with rivers of lava snaking unpredictably and geysers of molten rock erupting without warning.

The entire environment was hostile, designed to destroy anything that dared to traverse it.

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