The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order - Chapter 1502

Chapter 1502: Tier 9 Star Cores!

Chapter 1502: Tier 9 Star Cores!

Cain briefly let his consciousness linger in the majestic depths of the Flareborn Monarch Star before returning to his physical body.

The moment he snapped back to awareness, the profound changes wrought by this Tier 8 Astral Supremacy Star became immediately apparent.

A mantle of superheated plasma now glowed around him.

Where once he had only a thin shell of solar energy from the Solar Flare Star, he now carried a raging corona of concentrated stellar power.

Anything-be it physical, energetic, or even spiritual-that attempted to reach his flesh first had to contend with this scorching shroud.

Nor did his newfound defenses end there.

A field of intense heat now radiated from his skin, not quite on the level of the Sky Sovereign’s corpse but still formidable enough to make anyone below the Divine Transcendence level think twice about drawing close.

At the same time, the Star Power coursing through his veins continually nurtured his Life Force and Astral Origin, fueling his self-healing and energy recovery at an accelerated rate.

Yet Cain’s cold smile betrayed his real interest: offense.

He could already imagine the havoc he could unleash with this advanced cosmic energy.

His cultivation had reached the threshold for a breakthrough-no obstructions, no hidden constraints.

His Star Power felt dense and pure enough to begin forging Star Cores.

But why settle for Tier 8 Star Power when there was a Tier 9 source right in front of him!?

A flicker of near-mad determination passed over Cain’s face.

Channeling every ounce of his dual cultivation and the full might of his Sundering Concept into his index finger, he aimed a spear-hand strike directly at the Sky Sovereign’s corpse.

“BOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!” A colossal explosion of fiery radiation erupted from the corpse the instant Cain’s finger penetrated the ancient flesh, reaching all the way to the heart.

The resulting shockwave blasted Diamon and the other warriors back against the dome’s walls, leaving them powerless and stricken with horror.

Cain’s eyes burst with red flames full of willpower as he pressed his advantage.

Even though it took every bit of his strength to pierce the Sky Sovereign’s dense flesh-nearly breaking his hand in the process-the reward was worth it.

Cain began channeling that energy straight into his right hand, igniting the formation of Star Cores in his cells and solidifying the evolution of his cultivation base.  Immediately, Cain’s body convulsed under the strain.

Blood seeped from his mouth, ears, and eyes.

The crushing might of Tier 9 Star Power ravaged his internal systems.

If not for his body’s rapid evolution from the Flareborn Monarch and his sturdy Primordial Heritage, his arm might have been reduced to little more than pulverized flesh and bone.

But the synergy of his improved foundation and unique constitution enabled him to hold on-just barely.

Of course, even this was merely a fleeting chance at success.

If tapping Tier 9 Star Power were easy, every child of powerful clans would do it.

The raw cosmic energy threatened to overload Cain’s soul, body, and mind.

As he harnessed that savage cosmic force, a deep frown etched Cain’s features.

The mental power required to shape and stabilize Tier 9 Star Power was testing the limits of his Ego Wave and Soul Force.

His mind strained as if it were on the verge of fracturing under the cosmic burden.

Fortunately, with the help of the [Sub-Atomic Analysis with Energy Manipulation] tool, he was able to succeed.  Gradually, small spheres of condensed Star Force manifested within the cells of his finger.

Bits of blazing energy crystallized inside his flesh, muscles, bones, tendons, and every other biological component in that area.

An entire minute of grueling effort passed before he completed the forging of Star Cores in all five digits, an excruciating ordeal that left his body trembling.

By the time he reached his hand and wrist, the pressure building in his body had grown overwhelming.

A mouthful of blood erupted from Cain’s lips as his organs struggled to endure the relentless Tier 9 Star Power.

Yet he refused to yield, clenching his teeth so hard that blood trickled from his gums.

One by one, more Star Cores took shape.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the process finished, and the entire hand, including the wrist, was full of Star Cores.

Cain swiftly wrenched his finger free from the Sky Sovereign’s corpse and stumbled backward.

He gasped for breath, and his right hand felt heavier than a mountain.

Yet as he clenched his fist, the pain began to recede, replaced by a surge of raw, star-fueled power.

“BOOOOMMMM!” A burst of flame exploded from Cain’s hand with a mere flex of his fingers.

A contemplative glint lit his eyes as he sensed the durability of his newly transformed arm.

“It’s… sturdier than the Spear of Doom!” he murmured, equal parts shock and delight.

Of course, his arm’s resilience owed much to his Indestructible Herculean Body, an advantage Cain had cultivated painstakingly.

Still, the synergy of Tier 9 Star Power had elevated that limb to a new echelon of might.

Unable to resist his curiosity, Cain commanded in his thoughts: “System, scan me!” A moment later, the familiar mechanical voice resonated in his mind.

[Scanning Vessel… Name: Cain Laurifer Race: Godslayer Humankind / Primordial Path of Power: €“ Astral Rebirth (Early Divine Transformation) €“ Essence Evolution (Early Divine Transformation) €“ Ego Eternal (Late Mind Over Soul) Lineage: Primordial Sun Bloodline / Royal Supernova Space-Time Bloodline Wave Talent: Second Order Neo-Demon (†‘) … Stats: €“ Strength: 30.1 †’ 38.1 (54.1) €“ Agility: 25.6 †’ 32.3 (47.6) €“ Vitality: 50.4 †’ 68.4 (98.2) €“ Astral Origin: 33.9 †’ 58.4 (79.1) €“ Essence Origin: 71.4 †’ 74.1 (93.3) €“ Soul Force: 58.1 †’ 68.2 €“ Ego Wave: 224.5 †’ 234.5 (319.2) … Astral Supremacy Star: Flareborn Monarch (Rank 8) Law Mastery: €“ Law of Space: Middle Law Embodiment €“ Law of Time: Middle Law Embodiment €“ Soul Law: Low Law Embodiment €“ Earth Law: Middle Law Embodiment €“ Water Law: Middle Law Embodiment €“ Fire Law: Middle Law Embodiment €“ Wind Law: Middle Law Embodiment … Note: €“ Wave Virus within the Vessel has boosted energy assimilation and cultivation speed by 20.9%.

€“ Natural energy and celestial force have augmented the Vessel’s physical attributes, including Astral Wave and Essence Wave (values in parentheses).

€“ Nightmare energy enhances the Vessel’s Ego Wave (values in parentheses).

This reflects only energy reserves, not the Alter-Ego’s power.]