The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order Chapter 2446 Facing the Fourth Realm (II)

Fists tightened for the Scarlet King and the Heartcram King when a fresh silhouette emerged high in the heavens over their heads.

The arrival floated down in utter silence, like he'd been part of the scene forever and the world had merely caught up to noticing him.

This individual seemed around thirty years old at first glance. His physique had been sculpted to flawless precision—muscles evenly proportioned, contours sharply honed, blending raw explosive strength with impeccable mastery. Across his exposed torso, complex rune designs throbbed subtly under the surface, every mark emanating an intensely pristine bloodline energy. His left eye and right eye stared out pitch black, empty of all illumination.

Yet on his brow, the Ancestor Eye blazed with a luminosity that pressed a suffocating weight upon the spirits of both Cain and Abraham.

In that short instant, no words passed between them.

Rather, the Scarlet King and the Heartcram King shared a wordless look.

They couldn't tell exactly when this stranger had shown up.

Even more alarming, his presence had only registered because he'd deliberately let his aura slip free.

Had he preferred to sneak closer unseen... had he opted to launch an ambush from concealment...

Either of them might have endured devastating wounds—or something far graver.

A faint grin curved the lips of the intruder as he noted their responses.

"Please," he uttered steadily. "Carry on with your talk. It's refreshing to witness Royal Blutlinie who can opt for peaceful talks now and then—particularly amid doubts over who might triumph."

Cain and Abraham made no move to pick up their bargaining.

First things first, figuring out this extra intruder took priority.

The Heartcram King's eyes shimmered for a moment while he directed his senses toward the figure.

His face then changed.

"You are... the King of the Dark Blood Kingdom."

The intruder's grin grew a touch broader.

"Indeed," he answered with a slight incline of his head. "I'm astonished that after all this time, someone here still recalls what I look like."

Cain's gaze sharpened right away as a curse echoed in his thoughts. "Damn it."

An assassin from the Dark Blood Kingdom had already targeted him before. Now, rather than relying on underlings, its leader appeared in person. The timing couldn't have been more disastrous.

His talks with the Heartcram King had only just started, yet here stood a being whose presence radiated even greater peril.

Thoughts raced through Abraham's eyes with sharp intent. He advanced without delay and offered a formal salute.

"I offer my humble respects," he stated. "Kindly ignore my involvement. Should your affairs involve the Scarlet King, I'm more than willing to step aside."

He halted briefly, and a chilling, lethal gleam flickered in the depths of his stare.

"And should there be any way I might help... just say the word." Cain's features grew stormy.

Earlier, the Heartcram King had leaned toward discussion since he doubted he could slay Cain without a steep cost.

Yet should he join forces with the Dark Blood King...

A slight crease formed on the Dark Blood King's brow, his voice tinged with mild irritation.

"My regrets for the incident. He received instructions to pass along a note and strike back solely if you acted aggressively."

True shock hit Cain.

That admission eased none of his wariness—but it hinted the Dark Blood Kingdom hadn't set out to view him as a foe.

This sparked a bigger puzzle.

Given that situation...

So what brought the Dark Blood King here himself?

The identical wonder stirred in Abraham's head.

Luckily, the explanation arrived swiftly.

"With this mix-up resolved," the Dark Blood King

went on, "we can move to the true issue at hand."

A subtle grin touched his features.

"My purpose was to evaluate your strength."

His eyes shifted to Abraham.

"At first, the plan called for a solo assessment. However, with you both

here together..."

The grin stretched a bit more.

"I'll assess you simultaneously."

For a fleeting second, his demeanor remained composed.

Next, his gaze iced over.

An iciness so intense that Cain and Abraham both sensed chills run down their backs.

"Give it everything you've got," he murmured softly.

"Should you prove too feeble..."

The atmosphere turned rigid.

"Then I'll end your lives."

The two instinctively gulped.

Overwhelming force bore down.

It was like unseen edges hovered at their necks.

No uncertainty lingered in their thoughts.

Should the Dark Blood King deem them lacking, he'd wipe them out

without a second thought.

Regarding why this "test" unfolded—

No chance remained to inquire.

The era of dialogue had ended.

A quick look passed between the Scarlet King and the Heartcram King.

On this occasion, no enmity simmered between them.

Just a quiet pact.

Auras burst forth from them together.

Ancestor Drops flared to life, unleashing dreadful surges of bloodline

force while the heavens grew dim and the sea churned wildly under their

united might.

Time warped in Cain's vicinity.

Vast sea-like force radiated from Abraham.

And right then—

The pair of kings surged ahead.

Force fields merged as they struck from opposing angles in seamless unity.