The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order - Chapter 1436

Chapter 1436: Golden Lake’s Natural Inheritance?

(II) Chapter 1436: Golden Lake’s Natural Inheritance?

(II) Cain noticed that Group 2, the team that had retreated when Lady Azure’s forces arrived, was no longer present.

“They must have returned to the sect,” Cain mused silently.

“It seems their duty ended as soon as we arrived.” Their absence didn’t bother Cain much.

That group seemed to belong to Core Elder Lucius’s faction, and right now, they were not his target.

What truly drew his attention were the fifteen individuals standing opposite Lady Azure’s group.

More precisely, he focused on two Deus Behemoths, their towering forms exuding raw power, and one Anima Machinarium, whose presence seemed to command the battlefield.

‘Alonz, Goldker, and Zafira,’ Cain thought to himself, his gaze locking onto the trio.

The other faction fighting alongside Lady Azure’s forces against the Golden Star Kingdom was under the Night Prince’s banner.

Cain’s sharp mind ran through countless scenarios, searching for the best path to set his plans into motion.

But his contemplation was interrupted when the aura of the Godslayer Human leading the group suddenly flared.

“For those who do not know me, I am Ariel, the Guardian of the Golden Lake Border,” the man declared, his voice resonating with authority.

“First, I would like to welcome Lady Azure’s forces for arriving so promptly.” Ariel paused, turning his piercing gaze toward Cain.

“And with such might,” he added.

All eyes shifted to Cain, their gazes heavy with curiosity, awe, and suspicion.

His earlier display of power against the two Late Divine Transcendent Masters from the Golden Star Kingdom had left a deep impression.

The highlight, of course, was the seemingly effortless way he had redirected the Anima’s spell into the body of the Godslayer Human.

While some regarded him with respect, others-especially from the Night Prince’s faction-were less charitable.

To them, Cain’s strength was a potential threat, a reminder of the growing influence of Core Elder Azure’s faction.

The stronger Cain appeared the more they desired his downfall.

Cain, however, paid no attention to the emotions swirling around him.

His focus remained fixed on Ariel, and when he spoke, his voice was calm yet firm.

“What exactly is our mission here?” Though his words were measured, they carried the weight of unspoken questions shared by many.

Even Arakos and the others from Lady Azure’s group turned their attention to Ariel, eager for clarity.

The white glow that had coursed through the Golden Lake earlier was no ordinary phenomenon, and everyone knew it.

Ariel’s gaze swept over the gathered forces, lingering briefly on Cain before he nodded.

“There’s no point in hiding it any longer,” Ariel began.

“You all felt the spiritual fluctuations.

It seems that the Golden Lake is preparing to birth a Natural Inheritance.” The revelation sent a ripple of excitement through the group.

A Natural Inheritance was an extraordinary phenomenon, its power directly tied to the world that birthed it.  But as the initial thrill settled, Ariel’s gaze hardened, and a chilling aura spread across the battlefield.

“I advise you all to abandon any thoughts of claiming the Natural Inheritance for yourselves,” Ariel warned, his voice cutting through the crowd like a blade.

“It belongs to the Gu Sect.

Attempting to keep it for yourselves would be no different from stealing from the Third Realm Patriarchs of the sect.” The weight of his words crushed the flickers of greed rising in the hearts of those present.

Stealing from a Third Realm life form was sheer lunacy.

Even the boldest among them knew that such an act would lead only to a brutal death.

Satisfied with the subdued expressions of his audience, Ariel continued.

“Of course, we won’t leave empty-handed,” he said.

“If we succeed in keeping the treasure out of the Golden Star Kingdom’s hands and deliver it to the sect, we will be richly rewarded.” The mood shifted again, excitement rekindling among the gathered forces.

The wealth of Third Realm life forms was legendary, and even the smallest piece of it would be a treasure beyond imagination.

But just as the excitement reached its peak, Ariel delivered a final, sobering reminder.

“Failure will carry equally great consequences,” he said, his voice like thunder.

‘The carrot and the stick,’ Cain thought, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Ariel was adept at controlling the emotions of those under his command, making it clear why he was given control over the border.

He used both promise and threat to perfection, ensuring their focus remained sharp.

Cain, for his part, remained unperturbed.

He simply waited, his sharp gaze fixed on Ariel, as the details of the mission began to unfold.

“Different areas of the Golden Lake erupt with spiritual energy at regular intervals,” Ariel explained.

“It’s impossible to predict where the Natural Inheritance will emerge.

Our task is to control as many zones as possible, ensuring that we are closest to the treasure when it finally appears.” Cain nodded slightly, understanding the broader strategy.

Ariel’s earlier decision to let the Golden Star Kingdom forces retreat now made sense.

Securing the Natural Inheritance was the ultimate priority, far more important than simply eliminating a few enemies.

Cain took a moment to survey the battlefield.

The birth of a Natural Inheritance was no small matter.

It would attract fierce competition, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

The Golden Star Kingdom would undoubtedly put up a ferocious fight to claim it, and the internal tensions within the Gu Sect’s forces-particularly between Lady Azure’s faction and the Night Prince’s-added another layer of complexity to the mission.

Cain thrived in chaos.

While others might falter under pressure, he saw opportunity.

Every clash, every moment of disorder, was a chance to exploit weaknesses and put in motion his plans.

As his hand tightened around the Spear of Doom, his thoughts crystallized into a singular, unshakable resolve as he stared at the trio of the Night Prince’s faction and the Tribulation Enhancer from Lady Azure’s group.

Yet, for now, he exercised patience.

Timing was everything.

He understood better than most that striking too early could be as dangerous as hesitation.

The right moment would come, and when it did, he would act decisively.