The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order - Chapter 1412

Chapter 1412: Peak Divine Ascension Realm’s opponent Chapter 1412: Peak Divine Ascension Realm’s opponent Cain’s eyes narrowed as he took in the message from the Samsara Flame.

Although the voice spoke of a special requirement beyond simply spending Spiritual Destiny Force, he was not surprised.

Apex had warned him beforehand that evolving the [Samsara Arsenal Module] would not be so simple.

He clenched his fist, feeling the power in his body surge at the anticipation of a new challenge.

Without delay, he flashed toward the Samsara Sacrificial Grounds, determined to face whatever trial awaited him there.  It did not take long for Cain to arrive at the castle.

As soon as he stepped inside, he once again beheld the majestic bright purple flame, the very same he had encountered in the past.

This wondrous phenomenon never ceased to amaze him.

He had grown immeasurably stronger since the last time he saw it, and he had interacted with entities beyond powerful-like the Demon King of the Crimson World-yet these flames retained an awe-inspiring aura greater than any cosmic power he had met.

Even as he took in the purple luminance, Cain felt a fleeting sense of reverence.

In the back of his mind, he recalled the Samsara Eternal Saga he learned during the Blood and Hunger Trials.

It was not difficult to guess that the Samsara Eternal might be connected to the legacy of this flame.

Still, he did not lose himself in speculation.

Cain knew better than to get distracted by half-formed theories.

He instead sharpened his senses, preparing himself mentally for whatever challenge the Samsara Arsenal demanded of him.

Cautiously and with unwavering respect, Cain approached the Samsara Flame.

The moment he stood in front of it, a colossal surge of energy rippled through the room.

The flame’s radiance pulsed, bathing the hall in waves of power.

A majestic voice emerged from within the inferno, echoing with a deep resonance that shook the very air.

“Congratulations on obtaining the Second Samsara Seed.

You can now undergo the Samsara Trial and gain access to the Second Level of the Samsara Arsenal.” From the measured tone and carefully spoken words, it was clear this was a recorded message.

Cain frowned, a hint of confusion flickering in his eyes as he realized he had never acquired any Samsara Seed.

But before his concern could grow, the voice of Apex echoed within him.

“Brat, remember that the Absolute Life Form System copies phenomena and treasures from the universe and grants you access to them.

The true Samsara Arsenal is out there somewhere and apparently requires a Samsara Seed to evolve into the second level.

But thanks to the system, you needed only Spiritual Destiny Force.” Cain exhaled, nodding in acknowledgment.

That explanation clarified the discrepancy.

While others might need some rare item called a Samsara Seed, he bypassed that step by feeding SDF into his system.

Content that his confusion had been settled, he focused once more on the swirling purple flame.

“What is the Samsara Trial?” Cain asked, his gaze flicking between the licking tongues of purple fire.

As if in response, the flame’s glow intensified, and the voice of the Samsara Lord resounded again.

“To test the caliber of a man, many trials are possible.

But at present, there is only one demand of you as the holder of my Samsara Arsenal: strength.

You must face an opponent and survive for five minutes.

The opponent will be at the peak of your current rank.

The fight continues until you either die, concede defeat, or surpass the time.

Dying or conceding are both considered a loss.

You have three attempts.

Do you wish to begin?” Cain did not reply right away; he needed time to absorb the details.

Survive for five minutes against a foe at the peak of his rank-that was the condition for victory.

Yet one detail sparked confusion: the voice never mentioned what might happen if he overcame his opponent before time ran out.

Was it possible that the Samsara Lord did not even consider the chance that the opponent could die or be defeated?

“Whom will I face?” Cain muttered quietly, curiosity sparking in his eyes.

“Surely not some illusory phantom?” No immediate answer came.

Instead, the flame pulsed more strongly.

He guessed the specifics might not be revealed until he declared himself ready.

A glint of determination lit Cain’s features.  “Very well, let’s not remain in suspense,” Cain said, steeling his spirit.

A moment later, he raised his voice, sure that the Samsara Flame would register his words.

“I am ready.” No sooner had he spoken than the Samsara Flame erupted, radiating outward in all directions.

In a burst of overwhelming light, the entire castle vanished from view, replaced by something else entirely.

Cain blinked as his surroundings morphed into what appeared to be a massive demonic plane.

Overhead, the sky was dark, riddled with ominous clouds and lightning storms.

The ground he stood on was scorched black, and rivers of magma snaked across the horizon, flickering with an eerie glow.

Cain instantly recognized that this was no illusion or projection.

Everything about the place screamed reality-the heat of the lava, the acrid stench of brimstone, the static crackle in the air from the lightning.  ‘It seems like a layer of hell,’ he thought.

The notion raced through his mind, but he did not allow it to distract him.

A potent force slammed into the plane, scanning his body with lightning speed-so fast that he couldn’t even mount a defense.

Moments later, the Samsara Lord’s voice echoed again, though it sounded grander as if amplified by the infernal environment.

“Your cultivation is at the Divine Ascension Realm.

Your opponent will be at the peak of the Divine Ascension Realm.

Now choose: do you wish to face three opponents or one?” Cain’s lips quirked into a small grin.

“So I will really be facing an opponent at the Divine Ascension Realm?” he murmured.

A flicker of arrogance gleamed in his eyes.

“Apex, why were you so worried about this?

Even before completing Herculean Bastion, I never met anyone below Divine Transcendence who could match me.

Even if one hundred Divine Ascension Masters attacked me, they couldn’t harm me, let alone three.” Within Cain’s Soul Dimension, a golden humanoid silhouette listened to his boasting.

A faint smile spread across the visage.

The System Spirit recognized Cain’s confidence might be well-earned, given his record.

“Hahaha,” Apex said.

“I want to see how confident you remain once the fight begins.

Now stop wasting time and choose.”