The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order - Chapter 1404

Chapter 1404: Battle royale Chapter 1404: Battle royale The Night Prince’s voice was unwavering as he continued his explanation, his tone carrying the weight of the subject matter.

“The first Gu Contest involved every single member of the Gu Sect,” he began, “but that is not all.

Every subordinate force under the Gu Sect’s control was required to provide at least one thousand Divine Ascension Masters and one hundred million Apotheosis Masters.” Cain’s expression remained stoic, though internally, he was astounded by the scale of the operation.

Such a colossal number of participants spoke to the contest’s magnitude, but it also hinted at its merciless nature.

“Of course,” the Night Prince continued, his voice lowering, “some subordinate forces were less than pleased with these demands.

They saw it as excessive, but Reverend Madness was not the kind of leader to tolerate dissent.

The first city to publicly voice its displeasure was obliterated-leveled to the ground.

Every single person within it perished in a brutal and bloody spectacle.” Cain could almost imagine the scene, the might of Reverend Madness reducing an entire city to ashes.

The sheer ruthlessness of the act was surprising, but he kept his composure and nodded as if to urge the Night Prince to continue.

“After that,” the Night Prince said, “no one dared to refuse.

All of them eventually complied, and finally, the massive forces marched into the Gu World.” There was a pause in the Night Prince’s speech, one that hung heavy in the air.

Cain, sharp-eyed and silent, showed no signs of impatience as he awaited the continuation.

“The millions of participants were each given a Gu Insect,” the Night Prince resumed, his voice tinged with an eerie excitement.

“These parasitic life forms fused with their hosts’ bodies and souls.

It was only after this fusion that they were told the true nature of the Gu Contest.

In simple terms, each contestant was required to use their Gu Insect to consume those of others.

The more Gu Insects your own consumed, the stronger it grew.

And as it grew, so too would your power.” Cain’s eyes narrowed as he processed the information.

“A battle royale,” he murmured, his voice low but deliberate.

The Night Prince chuckled softly.

“Precisely.

You could, in theory, consume another’s Gu Insect without killing them, but only if they offered no resistance.

However, since losing your Gu Insect severely harmed your cultivation, few would ever willingly surrender it.

And, naturally, if you killed your opponent, their Gu Insect would feast on their remains, becoming even more powerful, making it even a greater feast for your own insect.

It was the ultimate reward for eliminating a rival.” Cain’s gaze sharpened further as he stared at the indistinct figure of the Night Prince.

Though the man had no discernible features, Cain could sense his exhilaration.

The Night Prince seemed genuinely enthralled by the brilliance of Reverend Madness’s creation.

“The First Gu Contest ended when only a single Gu Insect remained,” the Night Prince continued.

“By then, fewer than one percent of those who entered the Gu World were still alive.

Among those survivors, the one with the last Gu Insect stands as the ultimate victor, having gained unimaginable power.

That victor-unsurprisingly-becomes the next Third Realm life form of the Gu Sect!” Cain now fully grasped the brutal mechanics of the Gu Contest.

It was a trial designed to strip away all pretense of morality or camaraderie.

Only the strongest-or the most cunning-could emerge victorious.

For everyone else, survival was a distant hope, often coming at the cost of their cultivation and dignity.

“So there can only be one winner, correct?” Cain asked, his tone sharp as he locked eyes with the Night Prince.

The Night Prince’s enthusiasm dimmed slightly, replaced by a measured focus.

He understood the weight of Cain’s words.

If there could be only one winner, true partnerships would be impossible.

Inevitably, one would triumph, and the other would face defeat.

“Of course,” the Night Prince admitted his tone now serious.

“I intend to claim victory in the Gu Contest.

But I will not be unfair.

If you help me, I will reward you with treasures that will more than compensate for any damage to your cultivation caused by your Gu Insect.” The offer hung in the air, heavy with implications.

The Night Prince paused briefly before continuing.

“Of course, Brother Laurifer, you could always try to claim victory for yourself.

But that would make you my enemy.” The warning in his tone was unmistakable.

A sharp, cold aura filled the space, pressing down like a suffocating weight.

The Night Prince’s words carried a profound sense of threat, one that would have unsettled anyone.

Yet Cain did not flinch.

His expression remained calm, betraying no fear.

After a few moments, Cain sighed softly.

“Ah, I would like to aim for victory,” he admitted, his tone thoughtful.

“But it is too soon.

I lack the cultivation and the resources to thrive in a competition of this scale.

Joining you is clearly the most logical and beneficial path.” The Night Prince’s aura immediately lightened, replaced by a warmth that bordered on camaraderie.

“Hahaha!

Brother Laurifer, you are certainly wise.

I am confident you will rise to the peak of the Gu Sect one day.

I will be waiting for you there.” Cain nodded politely, his tone friendly but measured.

“By the way, when will we meet in person?

I am not particularly fond of these dream-like meetings, especially when the goal is to establish trust.” The Night Prince chuckled again, but this time, it carried a note of understanding.

“I see your point, but for now, it is best if we keep our distance.

We must avoid raising any suspicion.” At this, the Night Prince hesitated, his voice faltering slightly.

“I am running low on energy.

This meeting must end.

Soon, I will send you the Nightmare Heart.

Take good care, Brother.” Before Cain could respond, the figure of the Night Prince vanished, and the dark dimension around him began to dissolve.

Moments later, Cain opened his eyes, finding himself back in his residence.