The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order - Chapter 1474

Chapter 1474: Mistake Chapter 1474: Mistake It didn’t take long for another wall of fire to manifest before the group, its searing heat immediately saturating the air around them.

Its form was similar to the first fire barrier they faced, but the intricate patterns within the runic formation embedded into it were far more complex than before.

Even those in the group who weren’t masters of the Law of Fire could sense the heightened difficulty.

Unease spread through them, and their gazes instinctively turned toward Elrick.

The Godslayer Human, ever confident, wore a slight smile as he stepped forward.

“This one’s a bit more advanced,” Elrick said casually, as though he were commenting on the weather.

He radiated confidence as his Ego Wave extended into the formation.

The others didn’t question him; their faith in his abilities was apparent as they fell silent.

Cain, however, hung back, his golden eyes glowing faintly.

The Flow revealed a flicker of nervousness within Elrick-buried deeply but unmistakably present.

‘He’s pretending it’s easy,’ Cain thought, shaking his head slightly.

‘False bravado in a situation like this can easily lead to mistakes.

I hope he’s not foolish enough to rush this.’ Despite his concerns, Cain didn’t interfere.

To step forward and take over would mean revealing his secret mastery over the Law of Fire, something he wasn’t ready to do.

Instead, Cain focused on the runic formation from afar, mentally unraveling its chaotic energy pathways.

The minutes turned into hours as Elrick painstakingly adjusted the formation, each movement of energy requiring absolute precision.

The group watched in tense silence, knowing that even a small mistake could prove disastrous.

Finally, after over three and a half hours, Elrick completed the formation.

The runes glowed brilliantly for a moment before the fiery wall dissipated entirely.

“That was a bit harder than I expected but still manageable,” Elrick said, his confident smile returning.

The group erupted into praise, their words filled with admiration for his skill.

“Your mastery of the Law of Fire is truly unparalleled, Elrick,” Mary said, her tone almost reverent.

Auron and the others nodded in agreement, eager to flatter their leader.

Cain, however, remained silent.

He neither criticized nor praised.

It wasn’t his place to stoke Elrick’s ego, nor did he feel compelled to acknowledge the effort when it was clear that Elrick’s performance had been more showmanship than efficiency.

Elrick noticed Cain’s lack of response and cast a fleeting glance his way, his smile tightening slightly.

The group pressed on, their mood slightly lighter after overcoming the challenge.

However, the respite didn’t last long.

Another wall of fire soon appeared, this one demanding mastery over Fire Star Power instead of the Law of Fire.

Cain stepped forward without hesitation, his movements calm and deliberate.

Unlike Elrick, he made no grand declarations or attempts to garner attention.

He simply extended his Ego Wave into the runic formation and began his work.

The chaotic patterns of energy within the formation came into focus as Cain’s mind tuned to the Fire Star Power radiating through the pathways.

His eyes glowed with a fiery brilliance as he carefully arranged the energy flows, each adjustment guided by his deep instinctual understanding.

By the time the final pathway was aligned and the wall disappeared, less than an hour had passed.

The group, including Elrick, couldn’t help but notice how quickly and efficiently Cain had completed the task.

Mary, Auron, and the others exchanged complicated glances, their expressions a mix of respect and envy.

Elrick clenched his fists, his frustration evident.

While he prided himself on his mastery of fire principles, Cain’s effortless success was a stark reminder that he wasn’t as unrivaled as he liked to believe.

Cain sighed internally.

The tension within the group was growing, fueled by greed, arrogance, and wounded pride.

Despite their status as Divine Transcendence Masters, their behavior was shaped by the cutthroat culture of the Gu Sect, where competition often trumped cooperation.

‘This dynamic is only going to get worse,’ Cain thought grimly.

Still, he wasn’t about to waste time trying to mediate.

Their survival wasn’t his responsibility-it was up to each of them to adapt or falter.

The group moved forward, their unease growing with every step.

Another fiery wall soon appeared, but this one was vastly more intricate than the previous formations.

Cain frowned as he studied the runes.

The complexity of the formation was staggering, its chaotic patterns demanding an almost obsessive level of precision.

‘It’s possible to complete this,’ Cain thought, ‘but every move has to be deliberate.

One mistake could…’ His thought trailed off as Elrick stepped forward, his demeanor rigid with determination.

The Godslayer Human’s gaze burned coldly as he extended his Ego Wave into the formation.

Cain’s frown deepened as he watched Elrick’s movements.

The man was working faster than before, each adjustment teetering on the edge of recklessness.

‘He’s trying to show off again,’ Cain realized, a wave of unease washing over him.

Then it happened.

Elrick’s hand faltered, his focus wavering for a fraction of a second.

That was all it took.

‘Wait!’ Cain shouted in his mind as he saw the man about to make a mistake but held his tongue aloud.

Revealing his knowledge of the Law of Fire would draw unwanted attention.

“RUMBLE!!” Elrick’s eyes widened in panic as he realized his mistake, but it was too late.

The fiery wall shook as the runic formation unraveled.

For a moment, it seemed like the situation might stabilize.

The formation reset itself to its original state as if granting them another chance.

Relief briefly flickered in the group’s expressions.

But then the statues lining the corridor stirred.

Their eyes ignited with flames, and cracks spread across their stony bodies as overwhelming energy surged through them.

Slowly, they turned their gaze toward the group, radiating an aura of pure killing intent.

“ROOOOAAARRRRRR!” The statues roared as they sprang to life, lunging toward the group with terrifying speed.

“Finish the formation!” Cain shouted, his energy exploding outward as he moved to intercept the statues.

His frustration with Elrick was evident, but there was no time for reprimands.

They had to survive first.

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