The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order - Chapter 1511

Chapter 1511: Facing the Sky Sovereign (II) Chapter 1511: Facing the Sky Sovereign (II) Cain watched with narrowed eyes as the once-aloof expression of the Sky Sovereign crumbled into shock.

Moments ago, his face had been inscrutable-a mask of serene superiority-but now it was transforming into a portrait of disbelief.

It was clear the Sky Sovereign did not expect a world-sized golden palm to descend from the heavens, radiating a power clearly superior to his.  In that split second, the Sky Sovereign’s gaze flicked away from his own faltering pride and landed on the image of Cain.

The intense pressure emanating from those blazing eyes was palpable even from afar, a force that made Cain shudder inwardly.

It was a silent reminder of the might this ancient being had once possessed-and perhaps still commanded in some measure.

Cain knew that although Apex would defeat the Sky Sovereign’s phantom, this confrontation would not be as straightforward as their previous encounters with souls of Soul Realm life forms.

This time, they faced the soul fragment of a being who had nearly ascended to the ArchDeity Rank-a being whose power was so immense that even the slightest struggle within Cain’s Soul Dimension could lead to catastrophic consequences.

Damage inflicted in the Soul Dimension could be irreparable, a risk that Cain was all too aware of.

With this daunting reality in mind, Cain steeled himself for the impending clash.

“AHHRRRGGGHHH!” As the tension escalated, Cain summoned every ounce of strength he possessed.

A roar erupted from his throat, soon joined by the deep, resonant bellow of Leviathan.

Their combined power surged forth, creating ripples that stabilized the mental plane.

Hopefully, it would be enough for the collateral damage provoked by the clash between Apex and the Sky Sovereign.  In the midst of this charged moment, the Sky Sovereign’s eyes glimmered with a mixture of determination and contemplation.

His expression, though marked by inner turmoil, remained eerily calm.

Even with the golden hand mere breaths away from crushing him into oblivion, he displayed an almost serene composure.

Flames of thought danced within the Sky Sovereign’s eyes before they finally sharpened with a sense of resolute decision.

Lifting his gaze, the phantom focused on the spiderweb-like seal etched into the sky of the Soul Dimension.

In that instant, a flash of determination crossed the Sky Sovereign’s face.

Folding his legs into a meditative posture while suspended in midair, he exuded an aura of uncanny tranquility.

It was as though he had surrendered to fate, accepting the inevitability of the golden hand’s assault without a hint of desperation.

Only then did his lips part to speak, his voice clear and unexpectedly calm.

“I can help you with that Karmic Seal.” Cain’s mind raced as he processed the words.

The mention of the Karmic Seal instantly brought to his focus the dreaded spiderweb seal overhead-a powerful, enigmatic barrier that Apex would not intervene with.

The uncertainty of this offer tugged at Cain’s instincts, but his vigilance did not waver.

He allowed the golden hand to continue its descent, his eyes locked on the phantom, waiting for any sudden shift or sign of treachery.

Even as the shimmering fingers of the golden hand began to close in, poised to pulverize the Sky Sovereign into oblivion, the phantom made no discernible move.

There was not even the slightest twitch or fluctuation in his expression.

In that frozen moment, Cain recognized a profound truth: the Sky Sovereign’s resolve was absolute.

He would rather face complete annihilation than betray his own steadfast principles or beg for mercy!

It was at this critical juncture, as Apex prepared to deliver the final blow that Cain’s voice broke the heavy silence.

“Restrain his movement and perception,” he commanded sharply, “but don’t kill him.” At his words, the golden hand hesitated.

For a fraction of a moment, its lethal energy wavered.

Then, instead of unleashing a devastating burst that would have obliterated its target, the hand began to transform.

Its immense energy unraveled into countless golden threads, each one weaving together to form a massive, intricate sphere.

Within this radiant prison, the Sky Sovereign was held securely-but crucially, his spirit remained intact.

After what seemed like an eternity, the phantom slowly opened his eyes once more.

A faint sigh escaped his lips-a sound that mingled resignation with an undercurrent of relief.

His gaze swept over the gleaming, interlaced threads that bound him before shifting toward Cain, who hovered silently in the distance.

“Of all the possible people my soul could have inhabited,” the Sky Sovereign remarked with a tone laced with dry resignation, “how was I so unlucky as to choose someone with a Third Realm life form inside their Soul Dimension?” There was a pause, a moment in which the implications of his words sank into the charged air.

Then, his expression darkened further as he continued, his voice tinged with both bitterness and reluctant admiration.

“And not just any Third Realm life form, but one who appears to have already reached the ArchDeity Rank.” Cain’s eyes narrowed in response.

He understood the implicit reference to Apex’s power.

Yet, there were many more things that required his immediate attention.

“Let’s cut to the main question,” Cain said, his tone cold and steady.

“What are you doing here?

How did you invade my Soul Dimension?” The Sky Sovereign offered a subtle nod, acknowledging Cain’s wariness.

Despite the regal aura that still clung to his form, the dire circumstances forced him to adopt a more cooperative stance.

His voice was unambiguous.

“I assume you’ve entered my tomb?” Cain did not hesitate to confirm with a curt nod.

There was no room for deceit now.

The Sky Sovereign exhaled softly and continued, his tone shifting into one of grim reflection.

“The tomb you found-it wasn’t merely a resting place for me.

That was the story I deliberately planted.

The truth is far more complicated than that.

I didn’t retreat into seclusion simply in hopes of ascending to the ArchDeity Rank.

I was attacked during my ascension, and my breakthrough was shattered in an instant.” A wave of cold fury simmered beneath the Sky Sovereign’s measured words.

Cain listened intently, piecing together every detail with mounting concern.

“Although I survived the ambush, my wounds were too severe.

I knew then that my time was drawing inexorably short.

In a desperate bid to preserve a part of myself, I constructed that special dimension as a trap-a lure designed to attract potential vessels.

The promise of a hidden treasure, of unimaginable power, was nothing more than bait.” He paused, his eyes reflecting the immense burden of his past.

However, he did not dwell in those thongs for long and carried on.  “Once a cultivator strong enough to overcome the dual challenges of the Law of Fire and Fire Star Power arrived, my dormant soul would silently invade their Soul Dimension.

I intended to assimilate their Alter Ego, thereby transferring what remained of my power into a new body.” The declaration was chilling in its clarity.

There was no attempt to hide his true intentions.

The Sky Sovereign had laid bare his design: he sought to steal Cain’s body or anyone else who stumbled upon the tomb’s core.