The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order - Chapter 1486

Chapter 1486: Connecting to a new Astral Supremacy Star (II) Chapter 1486: Connecting to a new Astral Supremacy Star (II) Elrick sneered as he watched Cain attempt what appeared to be a sudden leap in rank through a deeper connection to an Astral Supremacy Star.

To Elrick’s mind, the younger cultivator was simply trying to posture-showing off a talent he might not truly possess.

“Hmph.

Stupid brat,” Elrick muttered under his breath, his tone dripping with scorn.

“I’d like to see the backlash you’ll suffer if you fail.” He knew that, theoretically, any cultivator on the Astral Rebirth Path could reach for a higher-ranking Astral Supremacy Star at any time.

But if the attempt failed, the resulting backlash would be crippling-so severe that further attempts to connect to any high-level star in the near future would become all but impossible.

Cain paid no attention to Elrick or anyone else.

He had already decided the time was ripe.

Every cell of his body had been tempered by the radiation of the Tier 9 Astral Supremacy Star saturating the tomb, and his Rebirth Heart’s affinity for Fire Star Power reached new heights.

There was no reason to delay any longer.

With that in mind, Cain focused inward.

A monumental tide of soul force began to surge higher, climbing step by step until a starry void materialized within his internal perception.

Countless Astral Supremacy Stars glimmered in that cosmic expanse, beckoning with immense, untapped power.

Determined to push past his previous limits, Cain erased all distractions from his mind.

Slowly, methodically, he ascended through the starry void.

This was not a physical journey but a spiritual one, relying on the unique principles of the Astral Rebirth Path of Power.

As Cain’s soul force surged in intensity, it took only a mild effort to rise through the first few layers of the cosmic domain.

He could feel the presence of many smaller or less compatible stars, but they did not matter.

Eventually, he returned to the domain of the Blazing Celestial, a higher-tier Astral Supremacy Star that once represented his upper boundary.

Reaching it the first time had required enormous spiritual pressure, yet now he was already there, poised to take another step.

His “old limit” lay behind him, and only a daunting climb remained ahead.

Gritting his teeth, he allowed his eyes to blaze with red flames, reflecting his willpower and fierce determination.

Cain intended to surpass that old threshold no matter the cost.

Even if it felt like pushing a boulder up a mountain, he would not stop.

As Cain strove to ascend further, an unbearable weight pressed down on every corner of his soul.

It was as though the entire cosmos resisted his advance.

His body trembled under the mounting pressure, blood trickling from his eyes, nose, and ears.

The spiritual toll was immense, but his resolution did not waver.  “ARGHHHHH!” With a final, raw cry that split the silence around him, Cain unleashed one last surge of will.

His spirit exploded outward in a brilliant flare, and he broke through the barrier-tumbling headlong into the seventh layer of that starry domain.

The sight that greeted him was nothing short of magnificent.

A colossal star dominated this region, glowing with molten gold at its center.

Concentric spheres of pulsating plasma, each tinted in shimmering shades of amber, crimson, and bright yellow, expanded and contracted like a living heartbeat.

Its surface seemed perpetually in flux, with solar flares leaping from its roiling mass, forming arches of flaming brilliance before collapsing back into its core.

All around the star floated a luminous halo-an ever-shifting spectrum of light that refracted endlessly, creating prismatic patterns in the vacuum.

Intertwined within that halo were radiant strands of shadow and heat, adding a strangely ominous aura to the star’s otherwise mesmerizing beauty.

Even more disorienting was the star’s pulsing rhythm, which seemed to warp time itself, subtly distorting Cain’s perception with each fresh wave of light.

“Amazing!” Cain couldn’t help voicing his awe.

He instantly recognized the star as an entity of staggering might, its fiery vibrations resonating with his Rebirth Heart.

Without hesitation, he began to forge a connection-a spiritual link that would bind the star’s energy to his own soul, weaving their power together.

In the material plane of the tomb, Elrick and the others had been anticipating Cain’s failure.

They hovered at a safe distance, waiting to witness the dreaded backlash that usually befell anyone arrogant enough to challenge a higher Astral Supremacy Star unprepared.

Yet, instead of a disastrous reversion, they felt a sudden, blazing Star Force erupt from Cain’s body.

His form lit up as if he were a sun incarnate; a shimmering mantle of solar plasma coated his skin, coruscating with intense heat.

“Impossible!” Elrick shouted, his voice strangled by a bitter mix of hatred and envy.

He might not have known the precise tier of the star Cain had bonded with, but it was clearly stronger.

That meant Cain’s innate talent-and future potential-had soared yet again.

If Elrick was outraged, the others were no less stunned.

They peered at the youth who now stood ensconced in a radiant corona of star-infused energy.

Some stared in wonderment, others in fear.  Cain, for his part, barely registered Elrick’s outburst.

All his concentration centered on assimilating the newfound power coursing through him.

He sensed a name echoing in the depths of his soul.

Solar Pulse Star.

It wasn’t just a label but a recognition of the star’s unique essence.

He felt that essence merging with his cultivation base, stretching tendrils of blazing force into every corner of his spiritual network, and as he gazed at his body, his eyes landed on the thin layer of plasma covering his skin.

“This thin layer is basically as strong as a Divine Transcendence Armor,” Cain murmured, moving his arms.

“I can feel it covering my internal organs, too, reinforcing them with a second layer of defense!” Excitement burned in his eyes, and for good reason: not only did the star’s energy enhance his physical defenses, but he could also sense potent, rhythmic waves of solar energy blooming in his fists.

These waves disrupted the flow of energy around him, suggesting they could sabotage an enemy’s energy-based defenses or even interfere with the stability of their techniques.

Cain clenched his fists a bit tighter, feeling those pulses intensify.

“My penetration power’s improved, too.

Incredible!” Cain would continue using the Tier 9 Astral Supremacy Star’s radiation in this tomb to refine his physical body.

However, that high-level star was only an external help.

He couldn’t permanently claim it or gain unique abilities from it; once he left the tomb, he would lose direct access to its radiation.

By contrast, forging this Tier 7 Astral Supremacy Star connection gave him a lasting source of power-one that would remain with him wherever he went.

More than that, the successful bond affirmed a more profound ambition.  “Now that I’ve already connected with a Tier 7 Astral Supremacy Star while still at the Divine Ascension Rank,” he mused, eyes shining with renewed determination, “I have a chance to fulfill my ultimate goal.

When I break through into the Divine Transformation Realm, I might climb even higher!” CREATORS’ THOUGHTS Redsunworld Check the comments for images 16/28 Chapter: 21 weekly + 4 for golden ranking (+50) + 3 for power stone ranking (+400)