Chapter 354: Emerging from the Tower of Stars
"You two will kill Cain Laurifer."
A wide smile appeared on the bloodied face of the Blood King as he listened to the Void King’s words. There was no way he would have forgotten the young man who thwarted his plan to seize the Blood Astral Beast’s soul and blood.
However, the other Dark Kings frowned. They were at the peak of the Aether, with power that could surpass the Old World’s H-Bomb, yet they were tasked with dealing with a mere seventeen-year-old.
The Void King noticed their dismay and offered an explanation for targeting such an insignificant character.
"Cain Laurifer has interfered with The Organization on multiple occasions. He not only disrupted the Blood King’s plans, but I’m 99% certain he was behind the upheaval in Saharo City."
The Dark Kings looked at the Void King in surprise upon hearing this. While the genetic experiments in Saharo City weren’t of significant concern, they were part of a larger strategy, and its disruption set back their agenda by several months.
"That boy’s destiny continues to soar, and he has already become a shining star among the Empire’s youth. That alone wasn’t reason enough for us to act. However, he’s spent nearly fourteen days inside the Tower of Stars."
Surprise, awe, and killing intent flashed in the Dark Kings’ eyes upon learning this. Fourteen days in the Tower of Stars implied that Cain’s comprehension of the Realm of Stellar Synthesis approached the threshold for Divine Ascension.
Understanding something and harnessing its power are two different matters. Yet, if Cain went unchecked and his cultivation base reached the Wave King Rank, and then his battle power would become formidable. While they could still easily eliminate him, complications often arise with prodigious talents.
The Blood King’s cold smile vanished, replaced by sheer coldness and killing intent. He was sure that just as he wanted Cain dead, the boy harbored the same intent. If Cain’s power grew unchecked for another century, they might become equals, a scenario the Blood King wouldn’t tolerate.
"I am more than willing to end the boy’s life, but even entering the Prometheus Sector undetected poses a challenge, let alone infiltrating Eden."
The Void King nodded, turning to the Shadow King, the likely candidate for such covert tasks.