The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order - Chapter 1401

Chapter 1401: Gu World Chapter 1401: Gu World “Work together?

Why would I want to work with someone who thinks they can pull me into a dream dimension without my authorization?” Cain’s voice resonated coldly in the darkness, echoing across an endless void.

The starless sky-or whatever this boundless space was-stretched out infinitely in all directions.

No landmarks, no edges.  Dark silhouettes hinted at vague shapes, but only a black emptiness was visible wherever Cain looked.

His eyes glowed in the next second, revealing the full scope of his willpower.

In response, the entire night dimension quivered.

Cracks appeared above him, branching out like spiderwebs, as if the realm itself struggled to withstand his force.

The Night Prince managed to drag Cain’s consciousness into this place without his noticing.

However, imprisoning Cain here was another entirely different matter.

The Night Prince’s expression darkened at the sight of his realm buckling.

After a moment, the figure spoke, his tone edged with surprise.

“I am in awe.

It seems that you are even more powerful than people came to believe.

Your willpower, at least, is something that can measure up to that of a Late or Peak Divine Transcendence Master.” Cain stood unmoved by the praise.

He continued channeling the brunt of his will.

Overhead, the black sky groaned under the strain, further fractures branching outward as shards of shadow peeled away.

Clearly, Cain had no intention of humoring a conversation while bound against his will.

Seeing Cain’s unreadiness to engage while being held captive, the Night Prince’s frown deepened.

Yet he seemed to realize that trying to restrain someone of Cain’s caliber might end in failure.

The Night Prince paused, weighing his words, before finally speaking in a calmer register.

“I believe we can work together because we share similar views about the Light and Dark Races.” A meaningful spark flickered in Cain’s eyes at that statement.

However, he carefully kept his face neutral, hiding any curiosity.

His personal stance on the endless Light-versus-Dark conflict was something he guarded.

Despite that, the idea that the Night Prince might also regard the perpetual clash between these two camps as futile intrigued him.

Cain’s entire path aspired to rise above petty divisions, though he had never willingly revealed these convictions to strangers.

Quietly, Cain withdrew some of his overwhelming will, easing the dimension’s imminent collapse.

He let the cracks persist but no longer pressured them to expand.

This subtle gesture served as an invitation for the Night Prince to continue explaining.

After all, Cain found this uninvited intrusion offensive, but the Night Prince’s remark hinted at something that Cain found worth hearing.

Relief momentarily surfaced on the Night Prince’s shrouded features at Cain’s decision.

Though the cracks laced the sky overhead, the realm no longer shook under a barrage of hostile force.

In a steadier tone, the Night Prince went on.

“I believe you see it too.

The fight between the Light and Dark Races is foolish.

Dictating one’s actions and path due to blind xenophobia is illogical, and only fools would do it.” Deep in Cain’s heart, a thrill of acknowledgment stirred, but he made sure to conceal his reaction behind an indifferent expression.

Finding a potential ally who recognized the absurdity of continuous racial warfare could be advantageous, assuming their goals aligned.  “I think you and I share the same view,” the Night Prince continued, his voice gaining a ring of excitement.

“We know that the clashes between the Light and Dark camps are a mistake.” He paused, breath trembling as if restraining a burst of exhilaration.

“A mistake we can use!

We can fuel their infighting and xenophobia, push them to pit themselves against each other with even greater ferocity, and then take advantage of these fools when they are weak!” That final statement chilled Cain.

A cold edge of killing intent flared within him, though he masked it adeptly.

Both men might consider the Light-and-Dark struggles pointless, but they had drastically different outcomes in mind.

Whereas Cain hoped to see unity or at least a break from the cycle of hate, the Night Prince desired to exploit the hatred for personal gain.

Their visions diverged at their very core.

Of course, attacking the Night Prince right now would be risky.

Cain lacked full knowledge of the man’s capabilities or the depth of this dream realm.

For the moment, gathering intelligence was wisest.

Consequently, he kept his face neutral and offered a subtle nod, almost as if in half-agreement.

If the Night Prince noticed Cain’s lack of words but did not grow angry.

In fact, he seemed heartened by Cain’s guarded acceptance.

“Good, you are careful with your words.

I appreciate that,” he said, satisfaction resonating in his tone.

“Someone who can keep a cool head, even as they receive what amounts to good news, is exactly the kind of ally I need.

Of course, I don’t expect you to blindly trust me.

But if you choose to side with me, I will share the truth of the Gu Contest and the Gu World itself.” This promise caught Cain’s attention more than any mention of fomenting conflict.

He needed knowledge of the Gu Contest and an understanding of how it worked in detail, and this man was offering it-though likely at a cost.

Cain let a brief flicker of interest dance in his eyes before calmly asking, “Before I give you an answer, what exactly would joining you entail?” No rational person would surrender to an unknown figure just for information-particularly one who had forcibly dragged him into a dream dimension.

Nevertheless, Cain recognized the potential advantage if the Night Prince indeed possessed real knowledge.

He might glean additional intelligence if he pretended to align with the Night Prince.  Softly, the Night Prince nodded, seeming satisfied.

“Straight to the point.

Good,” he remarked in an approving tone.

“First of all, I don’t want you to join my faction.

While I would gladly have you fighting at my side, you could be of even greater help if you join Core Elder Azure’s faction.”