The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order - Chapter 1473

Chapter 1473: Deciphering runic formations Chapter 1473: Deciphering runic formations Cain’s eyes narrowed, his focus sharpening as he studied the runes on the fiery wall before him.

The chaotic energy patterns radiating from them felt familiar, and after a few moments of careful analysis, the realization struck him.

“A strange, disordered formation carrying the power of the Laws,” he muttered under his breath.

“To move forward, we’ll likely need to restructure it correctly by fixing the energy pathways.

This will require advanced mastery over the Law of Fire.” The others in the group were quick to reach the same conclusion.

While the previous sections of the tomb had tested their survival instincts and put them against dangerous monsters from the start, this challenge seemed to rely solely on their comprehension of Fire Laws.

It wasn’t a direct battle-at least not yet-but it was no less demanding.

The group exchanged glances, their tension easing slightly.

The runic formation was incredibly complicated, and it would take a lot of work and talent to handle it.

Luckily, they had a specialist in the Law of Fire among them, and their confidence grew as they turned their attention to Elrick.

The Godslayer Human exuded self-assurance, a slight smirk playing on his lips as he stepped forward.

His eyes glowed with soul force and mental power as he sent his Ego Wave into the wall, fusing his mind with it.

“Leave this to me,” Elrick said confidently, his voice resonating with authority as he began to work.

The rest of the group remained silent, careful not to disturb him as he began working on the runic formation.

Even Cain was not the exception.

 However, unlike the others, Cain wasn’t simply watching passively.

His mind was actively analyzing the runic formation, breaking down its chaotic structure and deciphering its pathways.

Cain’s expertise in the Law of Fire was no low.

His evolution to Divine Transformation, combined with the integration of the World Tree Seed, greatly enhanced his comprehension of this fundamental principle of reality.

The trial before him was more than just a barrier-it was an opportunity for growth, a chance to refine his mastery.

Of course, Cain had to do it in secrecy; after all, no one knew he was a dual cultivator or that his Essence Evolution Path of Power was even more powerful than his Astral Rebirth.

As Elrick meticulously corrected the energy pathways, Cain mirrored the process in his mind, reconstructing the runic formation step by step.

The patterns and logic behind the formation took shape in his thoughts, each piece fitting together with increasing clarity.

It became evident to Cain that his understanding of the Law of Fire wasn’t far behind Elrick’s, even though the latter was a Peak Divine Transcendence Master who had dedicated centuries to mastering this principle.

However, Cain didn’t allow this realization to breed arrogance.

“Compared to a Prima Deity, let alone an ArchDeity, my mastery is nothing,” Cain reminded himself.

“I need to keep pushing.” Nearly two hours passed before Elrick finally completed the formation.

The runes flared with brilliant light as the energy pathways aligned perfectly, and then, with a final pulse, the fiery wall vanished, revealing the path forward.

“Impressive, Elrick,” Auron said, his tone filled with respect.

“Your mastery of the Law of Fire never ceases to amaze,” Mary added, her voice tinged with admiration.

Elrick smiled, his confidence swelling with the praise.

He cast a glance at Cain, his expression filled with satisfaction.

It was clear he relished the chance to showcase his abilities, no longer having to rely on Cain’s abilities to advance.  The rest of the group shared similar sentiments, some even casting subtle, derisive glances at Cain.

Their camaraderie was far from harmonious, and their attitudes toward Cain reflected an underlying tension.

Cain noticed but dismissed their behavior.

While he wasn’t one to look down on others or disrespect teammates, he wasn’t the type to lower his head to appease petty egos.

If they showed him respect, he would do the same, but if not, it would be easier to kill them if the need arose.

The group pressed onward, navigating the corridor cautiously.

Their progress was steady, but the atmosphere grew heavier with each step.

Five minutes later, they encountered another fiery wall.

Elrick immediately stepped forward, ready to demonstrate his prowess once again.

But as his gaze fell upon the runic formation, his confidence faltered.

This formation wasn’t based on Essence or Laws-it required mastery of Fire Star Power.

A tense silence enveloped the group as they exchanged uneasy glances.

Moments ago, many of them had dismissed Cain as unnecessary, but now they had no choice but to rely on him.

Cain met their gazes, noting how, despite needing his help, they remained silent.

Their pride wouldn’t allow them to ask directly, but their reluctance was obvious.

With a slight shake of his head, Cain stepped forward without a word.

Standing before the fiery wall, Cain extended his mind into the runic formation.

He was immediately met with a chaotic swirl of energy patterns.

Unlike Laws, which were deciphered through logic and comprehension, Star Power required a deeper, instinctual understanding.

Cain closed his eyes, taking a deep breath to clear his thoughts.

He allowed his instincts to guide him as he began untangling the chaotic pathways.

His hands moved with precision, arranging the energy flows with increasing speed and efficiency.

The others watched in silence, their earlier derision replaced with a mix of curiosity and unease.

They couldn’t deny Cain’s skill, but their egos prevented them from openly acknowledging it.

In less than an hour, Cain completed the formation.

The fiery wall dissipated with a final surge of energy, revealing the path ahead.

Elrick frowned, his pride stung by the fact that Cain had completed the task in half the time it had taken him earlier.

The difference in their perception was not really that immense, but Cain’s body was currently infused with the energy of a Tier 9 Astral Supremacy Star, giving him an unparalleled connection to Fire Star Power.

Despite the impressive display, the group remained silent.

Unlike the praise they had showered on Elrick earlier, no one acknowledged Cain’s feat.

Instead, they simply pushed forward, their expressions tense.

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