The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order Chapter 2561 The purpose of the Seed Words

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Previously on The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order...
Noah warns Anark that he could defeat the King of the Tenth Empyrean World if he isolates the battlefield, but failure means certain death. After Noah and Meylin depart, Anark, now alone, embraces his fear and uses his enhanced perception to find a breach in the Universe Wall. He travels through the cosmic forces separating the worlds and enters the Tenth Empyrean World, concealing himself to prepare for his mission to find and defeat its king.

Concealed within the fabric of existence, Anark advanced with deliberate caution towards one of the myriad celestial bodies orbiting the Tenth Empyrean World. Evidence suggested this world, like many others, had been claimed by the Tenth Empyrean World from the World Forge, marking them for a grim destiny. As he drew sufficiently near to scrutinize, Anark’s gaze intensified, revealing a world utterly consumed. Legions of Depravitas swarmed its surface, a suffocating blanket of their presence almost obscuring the continents. Violence saturated every parcel of land, a relentless cycle of bloodshed and slaughter. They engaged in perpetual warfare, devouring and dismembering one another without respite, their actions dictated by an innate craving for power. This spectacle profoundly stirred Anark. As a Primordial—a being sculpted from the universe's very essence, tasked with maintaining cosmic equilibrium—this scene was a grievous affront. Seed Worlds were intended as cradles for life, fostering development and concord. Instead, they had devolved into putrid nurseries for aberrant, mutated Depravitas. A subtle ache resonated within Anark's heart. Were it his prerogative, he would obliterate these despoiled worlds, affording them a final, proper cessation. This would permit their energies to reintegrate into the cosmos, paving the way for a future rebirth, pure and unblemished. At first glance, the function of these worlds appeared self-evident. They served as proving grounds, meticulously crafted to generate formidable forces for the Tenth Empyrean World. Yet, with deeper observation, Anark discerned a far more intricate reality. Primarily, these worlds were desolate. They lacked natural cultivation resources, indigenous ecosystems, or diverse life forms. Opportunities for genuine advancement were exceedingly scarce, compelling the Depravitas into ceaseless cycles of self-consumption and evolution. Then, a truly peculiar event unfolded. Anark witnessed a remarkably potent mutated Depravita transcend the Divine Ascension Rank. Its aura pulsed erratically as it teetered on the precipice of a profound metamorphosis. But just as it was poised to evolve— the world-encompassing net engaged. From the celestial expanse, searing bolts of catastrophic lightning rained down, striking the creature with annihilating force. In mere moments, it was utterly destroyed. Its essence fractured and dispersed across the world, only to give rise to countless new mutated Depravitas. Anark’s brow furrowed. The entire process defied logic. Even if these worlds produced trillions of Depravitas at the Divine Ascension level, they posed no substantial threat to the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe. Their collective might was insufficient to imperil even the most feeble Third Realm entity. A solitary ArchDeity could dissipate them with naught but the pressure emanating from their soul. Consequently, what was the rationale behind maintaining such a system? Anark’s intuition signaled that this enigma held significant weight—perhaps being pivotal to comprehending the true nature and ultimate objectives of the Tenth Empyrean World. Thus, he persisted in his vigil. Days elapsed. Yet, no discernible alteration occurred. Only unceasing carnage persisted... and the ever-present tribulations that stymied any potential advancement for the mutated Depravitas. Just as Anark contemplated abandoning this investigation, a subtle anomaly captured his attention. His gaze narrowed as he directed his focus toward the distance. A peculiar aura had materialized. It was faint, yet fundamentally distinct from every other presence within the world. Anark cautiously drew nearer. What he discovered... elicited his surprise. Amidst the teeming multitude of grotesque, frenzied Depravitas, a singular, unique life form had emerged. It was undeniably a Depravita—but unlike the others, it emanated no chaos nor malevolence. Instead, a faint aura of tranquility enveloped it. “A True Depravita...” Anark’s utterance was a mere whisper, yet it conveyed palpable astonishment. This entity was not simply pure; it had transcended its inherent nature from the very instant of its genesis. Its consciousness and willpower were already aligned in harmony, untainted by the rampant madness afflicting its kin. The creature bore a resemblance to a diminutive dragon, adorned with obsidian scales and expansive, leathery wings. Its eyes, however, were pools of bewildered innocence. It had just been born—from the remnants of a mutated Depravita obliterated by tribulation—and possessed no comprehension of its surroundings. Its inherent purity stood in stark opposition to the pervasive chaos enveloping it. The instant the other Depravitas perceived it, their response was immediate. Their gazes blazed with ravenous hunger. They surged towards the newborn, propelled by an instinctive compulsion to consume it. Yet, before they could reach their target— a column of brilliant light descended. It encircled the dragon-like being, forming a protective bulwark that repelled all others. The very formation that had annihilated the mutated Depravitas now served as its safeguard. Anark’s eyes flared, realization dawning. Enlightenment struck. So that was the purpose. These worlds were indeed incubators—but not for the reason he had initially surmised. They were not intended solely for the proliferation of mutated Depravitas.

Their ultimate objective was far more sophisticated... and significantly more formidable.

They existed solely to manifest True Depravitas.

These were beings conceived directly from psychic and spiritual energies—entities that materialized in their purest form, bypassing the transformation process required for those forged by the Demon King in the Crimson World.

Anark’s gaze shifted back to the tiny dragon.

A trace of astonishment appeared in his eyes.

"Such an existence..." he mused inwardly, "could only be born from

one in a billion attempts. No... even one in a trillion might prove insufficient."

The likelihood was staggeringly small.

However, when countless worlds were devoted to that singular aim, even such improbable occurrences could become commonplace.

While this revelation shed light on some of his queries, it also sparked new ones.

True Depravitas were leagues beyond their mutated counterparts in value. Not only did they possess vastly greater potential, but they were also considerably more stable. Unlike the chaotic masses, they could be relied upon. At the very least, they would not betray their compatriots at the slightest provocation.

And yet...

Anark couldn't shake the persistent feeling that he was only grasping a fraction of the complete picture.

Fortunately, it seemed he wouldn’t have to endure a prolonged wait for the remainder.

The protective luminescence surrounding the nascent True Depravita intensified. In a flash, the creature vanished—spirited away from its world and into the vastness of the void.

Mere moments later, a different presence materialized.

Anark's vision sharpened.

A man stood within the void—a Curse Eater. His appearance indicated he was once human.

The newly formed True Depravita immediately flinched, instinctively drawing back. Its eyes brimmed with apprehension and uncertainty. Having just come into being, it possessed no comprehension of what was unfolding—yet it could discern the immense power radiating from the entity before it.

Fear was an entirely natural response.

The Curse Eater, however, merely offered a smile.

It was an expansive, serene smile—one that conveyed an almost... comforting warmth.

"There is no cause for alarm," he stated softly.

"You are secure now."

He extended a hand towards the miniature dragon.

"Accompany me."

A subtle luminescence, hinting at something deeper, flickered within his gaze.

"Your destiny awaits."