The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order Chapter 2337 Cain vs the Ancient One

Confusion creased Cain’s brow as he stood motionless before the translucent gateway. The structure radiated a sense of ancient dominance, possessing a weighty significance that far surpassed his current comprehension. However, it was not the gate's sheer power that disturbed him most, but rather the inexplicable bond it shared with him.

His birth had occurred in the World Forge of the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe less than five centuries ago. Logically, no link should exist between himself and the Eternity Gate—an edifice billions of years old, perhaps as primordial as the Crimson World itself. Nevertheless, the Scarlet Throne deep within his soul thrummed in resonance, reacting as if the two entities were born from the same source.

"How do the questions just keep piling up...?" Cain whispered, exhaling a heavy sigh.

The deeper he delved into the secrets of the Crimson World, the more enigmas surfaced. Initially, there was the Sacred Dimension of the Red King, which had responded violently to his arrival. The celestial statue had crumbled, providing him with a second chance that ultimately preserved his life within the Eighth Ring.

Furthermore, there was his brother, the Crimson Exarch. Despite never having met the man, they shared the identical Primordial Essence. Now, as he faced the threshold leading to the King of the Crimson World's domain, Cain felt the Scarlet Throne vibrate with a profound familiarity, suggesting both were ruled by the same essential laws.

Gazing at the Eternity Gate, Cain felt a silent certainty that the solutions to his many questions waited on the other side.

Yet, he was also aware of another truth.

Crossing that threshold would change everything forever.

His eyes hardened with resolve as he moved forward. The choice had already been made. Only he knew the exact nature of his intent. The moment Cain’s foot landed upon the second tier of the pyramid, a deluge of profound insights and hidden knowledge flooded his soul. This experience differed from the First Realm, which had merely bathed him in raw Qi; the wisdom of the Second Realm was far more complex and difficult to master.

Even so, the energy did not overwhelm the Scarlet King. He had been nurtured by the Matrix of the Second Realm numerous times, having awakened over a dozen Oniric Truths in its territory. By using those truths as anchors, Cain systematically deconstructed the new insights and absorbed them into his being.

Two hours passed before the process concluded, and the knowledge became a seamless part of his existence. This further empowered his True Name and pushed the evolution of his Neo-Demon Core forward once again.

When Cain looked back toward the Eternity Gate, he noticed a peculiar change.

Its form seemed more distinct.

"No... I've got it backward," Cain murmured to himself. "The gate isn't becoming clearer. My perception of it is."

A realization caused his eyes to narrow slightly.

"These steps are necessary to cross it."

While no physical barrier prevented Cain from sprinting to the ninth step, he was certain such an action would crush him, making it impossible to process the incoming insights. "One step at a time."

With his determination renewed, Cain ascended to the third step.

Immediately, the fundamental laws and wisdom of the Third Realm crashed down upon him.

This tier proved significantly more grueling than the ones before. Because his time in the Third Layers had been brief, his Cultivation foundation there had gaps. However, he wasn't entirely unprepared. Within the massive sea of information, he identified truths that originated from the Sacred Dimension of the Red King.

Using that familiar ground as a base, Cain labored tirelessly.

With every passing minute, his True Name was refined, and his innate ability—Scarlet Reaper—grew more lethal and terrifying, edging closer to the Late Alpha-Omega Overgod Tier.

Just as crucially, the Blue Matrix within Cain’s heart had reached a ninety-nine percent integration rate with his Neo-Demon Core.

That final one percent represented a monumental gap.

It was the thin line separating a modified Neo-Demon Core from a state of true transcendence.

Cain opened his eyes after three and a half hours.

They radiated a fierce scarlet glow, burning like a pair of suns. The progress he had made was nothing short of miraculous.

As he turned to face the Eternity Gate, he saw it had reached nearly full manifestation. Cain prepared to climb to the fourth step—

Then, his gaze sharpened.

Someone had arrived.

A figure draped in shadows stepped onto the grass below, eyes shining with a brilliant white intensity.

"Ancient One," Cain declared.

His voice carried a heavy gravity, as if he were naming a living apocalypse.

The Ancient One looked at Cain, a flash of brief astonishment crossing his face. He hadn't expected to find anyone else there first. However, that surprise was quickly replaced by a calm mask. A faint smile touched his lips beneath the dark hood as he approached the pyramid.

"Scarlet King," the Ancient One spoke with composure. "I have long anticipated our meeting. I am aware of the friction between us, but I am confident there is no obstacle we cannot move past."

The warmth drained from his voice as he drew nearer, replaced by a freezing authority.

"Now, descend from the pyramid and step aside while I—"

The sentence remained unfinished.

The Scarlet King vanished instantly.

In a heartbeat, Cain stood directly before the Ancient One. The Wings of Chaos spread from his back as the Matrix of Origin Island expanded around them. Shock filled the Ancient One’s eyes. His very presence was so terrifying that even beings like the Demon King or the Leader of the Masked Race would never dream of interrupting him.

Yet, the Scarlet King did not hesitate for a second.

The Ancient One reacted with incredible speed, shifting into a combat stance in less than a nanosecond—but he was already too slow.

The world was consumed by darkness.

Then, a flash of light followed.

A blinding, destructive brilliance ripped through the fabric of reality as Cain swung his blade.

"Chaos of Worldbreak: Ragnarök!"

The Scarlet King’s roar shook the heavens and the earth as his ultimate power surged forth. A cataclysmic arc of energy shattered reality, hurtling directly toward the Ancient One.

The world itself seemed to scream as the strike descended.