The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order - Chapter 1240

Chapter 1240: Destruction-based techniques Chapter 1240: Destruction-based techniques ‘Amazing!’ Cain thought, awe evident in his eyes as he analyzed the molten stone elemental’s attack.

“The energy enhanced the strength behind the elemental’s fist by nearly 200%, and it transformed into a destructive shockwave upon impact.

That power doesn’t fall short of a Legendary Innate Ability!” Cain had always believed that the powers and abilities of the Crimson World were limited, much weaker in scope compared to those of the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe.

He had never seen anything rivaling abilities like the Cosmic Tyrant Framework, but it was now abundantly clear that his understanding had been far too shallow.

As these thoughts crossed his mind, Cain’s eyes widened again.

A fire elemental avatar summoned a massive sphere of dark flames and hurled it toward him.

It wasn’t a simple spell; he could feel the aura of destruction within it, causing his instincts to scream in warning.

“Yin-Yang Lightning Fire Dragon Breath!” Cain reacted swiftly, unleashing a twisting energy vortex toward the dark sphere of flames.

The two attacks clashed for a moment before erupting in a massive explosion that spread in all directions, sending the surrounding elementals flying away.

Seizing the opportunity, Cain retreated.

As he crossed an invisible boundary, the elementals ceased their attacks, simply gazing at him, waiting for the scarlet dragon to re-enter their range.

A solemn expression appeared on Cain’s face as he recalled the elemental’s fist and the sphere of flames.

“Those were simple attacks and spells, but they were reforged under the power of the Oniric Truth of Destruction, giving them overwhelming might.” He remained calm, his eyes sharp as he gazed at the elementals, attempting to understand the right way to defeat them.

If he were to unleash his full range of Legendary Innate Abilities, he could overwhelm them, even with their unique powers.

But that would be a mistake-an easy shortcut that would make the next steps of the Blood and Hunger Trials far more complex.

As he pondered the correct approach, Cain glanced back, a flash of enlightenment crossing his eyes.

“The first part of the Molten Crucible focused on perceiving the power of the Oniric Truth of Destruction.

So, the second part…” A meaningful light flickered in his gaze as Cain looked at the molten stone, fire, and ash elementals.

Taking a deep breath, his body expanded, reaching its full, colossal sixty-five-thousand-meter dragon form.

Since he would fight, he needed all the strength and endurance he could muster.

With a powerful thrust of his wings, Cain dashed forward, back into the fray.

The elemental avatars responded immediately.

A fire elemental sent a torrent of flames toward him.

Cain spun mid-air, his enormous form moving with surprising agility, dodging the attack.

He countered by slamming his tail into the ground, causing a shockwave that disrupted the ash elementals attempting to surround him.

A volcanic stone elemental charged, its massive fists aiming for Cain’s head.

He met the attack head-on, their fists colliding with a force that shook the ground.

Activating his Earthquake Blow, Cain unleashed a shockwave upon impact, enhancing the strength of his strike and sending the elemental stumbling backward.

From above, another fire elemental rained down meteoric fireballs.

Cain spread his wings wide, generating powerful gusts that deflected the smaller projectiles.

For the larger ones, he used his claws, swiping them away or crushing them mid-air.

Each movement was precise, a blend of raw power and strategic execution.

The battle was intense and unrelenting.

Day and night, Cain fought without rest.

For every elemental he destroyed, another seemed to materialize to take its place.

They unleashed abilities and spells enhanced by the Oniric Truth of Destruction, each attack more potent than the last.

Despite the onslaught, Cain pressed on.

His claws tore through stone and flame alike.

His scarlet flames clashed with the dark energies of the elementals, illuminating the battlefield with flashes of red and black.

He utilized his tail like a whip, crushing ash elementals before they could reform.

On the tenth day, recognizing the toll the continuous fighting had taken on him, Cain retreated beyond the elementals’ range once more.

They watched him with unyielding killing intent but did not pursue him.

Breathing heavily, the scarlet dragon’s body bore numerous wounds.

His flames coursed over his form, working tirelessly to heal the myriad injuries.

Yet, despite the exhaustion and pain, a broad smile spread across his face.

His eyes glowed with pure enlightenment as he reflected on the battle.

“The abilities and skills they display-their nature is clear,” Cain mused.

“As long as you have even a marginal understanding of the Oniric Truth of Destruction, you can comprehend the principles behind their attacks.” Cain realized that the elementals’ true purpose was not merely to serve as a barrier between him and the blood gate but to teach him how to harness his comprehension of the Oniric Truth of Destruction and channel it into his own attacks.

Closing his eyes, Cain focused on the experiences he had gained.

For five hours, he remained motionless, delving deep into his newfound understanding.

When the scarlet dragon opened his eyes, determination burned within them.

He raised a massive claw, allowing dark energy to envelop it.

With a swift motion, he brought his claw down, crashing into the ground with overwhelming strength.

Upon impact, a massive shockwave of destruction radiated outward-the same attack the volcanic stone elemental had used against him.

Cain gazed at the devastation with a satisfied grin.

He had succeeded.

He had managed to infuse the power of the Oniric Truth of Destruction into a blow that brought overwhelming devastation.

‘This power doesn’t fall behind Reaper’s Touch!’ Cain’s eyes gleamed with anticipation as an idea arose in his mind.

He channeled the energy of his Legendary Innate Ability, drawing the dark essence to his claws, and then summoned the power of the Oniric Truth of Destruction once more.

As the two forces merged on his claw, something remarkable happened.

Their powers began to resonate, and for a fleeting moment, a black luster covered Cain’s right arm.

It lasted but a second before dissipating, the energies breaking their connection.

Yet, that brief moment was enough to ignite Cain’s excitement.