The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order - Chapter 1402

Chapter 1402: Reverend Madness Chapter 1402: Reverend Madness A flash of enlightenment crossed Cain’s eyes as he heard the Night Prince’s offer, and the puzzle pieces clicked into place.

The Night Prince wanted him to act as a spy, someone embedded deep within Core Elder Azure’s faction.  ‘If my guess is correct, he might already have someone placed in Elder Lucius’ faction.

I might not even be the only spy he intends to plant in Elder Azure’s faction.’ Those thoughts crossed Cain’s mind as he gauged at the man before him.  The depth of the Night Prince’s planning became clear to Cain.

This was no simple maneuver.

The man before him was a schemer, someone who thought several steps ahead.

Even the method of contacting Cain through this dream dimension was a calculated move.

By using a dream, there would be no evidence of their meeting, making it easier for Cain to infiltrate Core Elder Azure’s faction without suspicion.

Cain remained silent, his thoughts churning.

The Night Prince, wise enough to recognize that silence did not equate to rejection, waited patiently, his calm demeanor unwavering.

Finally, Cain broke the silence, his voice calm but laced with skepticism.

“Infiltrating a faction of a Core Elder is no small task.

The risk is monumental.

Why should I accept such a dangerous mission?” The Night Prince’s expression didn’t falter.

“I understand the dangers, but there are also benefits.

Core Elder Azure will undoubtedly reward you handsomely for joining her side.” Cain nodded slightly, a measured smile forming on his face.

He gazed at the Night Prince with an intensity that could pierce stone.

“That may be true, but then why not join her side without ulterior motives?

Surely, she will reveal the truth about the Gu Contest at some point.

We might not share the same mentality, but I didn’t come to a demonic sect to make friends.” The Night Prince studied Cain for a long moment, his shadowed features unreadable.

Finally, he nodded, his tone more measured.

“Fair enough.

If the information about the Gu Contest and the Gu World doesn’t sway you, I am prepared to offer something else-a Nightmare Heart.” Cain clenched his fists as the words registered.

The offer of a Nightmare Heart was no trivial matter.

Thanks to the memories he had assimilated over the past year and a half, he understood its value.  The Nightmare Heart was a priceless treasure, impossible to obtain through mere Spirit Cores.

Once fused with one’s body, it constantly nurtured the Alter-Ego, accelerating its evolution and imbuing it with nightmarish qualities.

Moreover, it served as a secondary source of Ego Wave, enhancing the energy pool of one’s Ego Eternal Path of Power.

Cain’s thrill surged at the prospect, but he suppressed it, keeping his expression impassive.

He carefully calculated the deal, analyzing the potential risks and rewards.

The Night Prince allowed him the space to think, confident that the value of his offer would tip the scales.

“Of course,” the Night Prince continued, breaking the silence, “since you will be gaining something so valuable, I expect much more than simple observation and reporting.” Cain’s excitement cooled instantly at the reminder of the price he would have to pay.

His mind worked through the implications, the balance of danger and reward hanging precariously.

Finally, he nodded, his voice steady.

“I accept.

I am willing to work with you.” “Excellent,” the Night Prince exclaimed, genuine thrill coloring his voice.

He extended a shadowy hand, and Cain reached out to shake it.

The grip was cold, yet the gesture solidified their agreement.

“Then, as promised,” the Night Prince said, “I will share with you the truth about the Gu Contest and the Gu World.

To begin, we must speak of the founder of the Gu Sect.” Cain’s eyes grew sharp, his focus absolute.

‘Finally.

Now I can piece together a clearer picture of this event, one that seems capable of birthing Third Realm life forms.’ Satisfied with Cain’s attentiveness, the Night Prince launched into his tale.

“The real name of the Patriarch of the Gu Sect has been lost to time.

No one remembers it now, so he is simply called Reverend Madness.

He did not originate from the Everstrife Empyrean World or any of the other Empyrean Worlds.

Instead, he came from a Seed World.” Cain listened carefully, his mind racing as the Night Prince elaborated.

“Like all Seed Worlds, when his world reached the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe, it was attacked by powerhouses seeking to strip its resources.

But the intruders met a gruesome fate.

Reverend Madness was a World King, and he used his world’s power to capture and consume all who dared invade.” Cain’s eyes widened as the implications sank in.

‘So Reverend Madness was the Singularity of his world, much like me.

He consumed his enemies to rise higher.’ The Night Prince continued, his voice steady, “Such a beginning could make anyone arrogant, and Reverend Madness was no exception.

He marched into the Everstrife Continent with pure might, killing and consuming all in his path.

His power grew rapidly.

It took him less than fifteen years to rise from the Divine Ascension to the Peak Divine Transformation stage and another forty years to become a Divine Transcendence Master.” Cain’s eyes widended.

Such cultivation speed was unheard of, even in the most extreme cases.

Cain couldn’t help but admire the man’s meteoric rise.

“With every breakthrough,” the Night Prince continued, “Reverend Madness became more reckless.

His wild nature drove him to target even Holy Tier Organizations, consuming entire cities in his wake.

But during one of his rampages, he killed someone he should not have-the son of a Third Realm life form.” Even Cain, who had seen and learned much, couldn’t hide his apprehension.

The idea of earning the ire of a Third Realm being-a figure whose power was monstrous and whose methods defied understanding-was terrifying.

“That super powerhouse was enraged,” the Night Prince explained, his tone grave.

“The Third Realm life form hunted Reverend Madness with all his might.

While Reverend Madness managed to escape with his life, retreating to his Seed World, his cultivation was crippled.”