Chapter 884: Time Tribulation (II)
Cain's face lit up with a triumphant smile as he managed to ensnare all four Depravitas just before they met their end. In the heat of battle, he unleashed his full force, not holding back an ounce of his killing intent. Yet, he was not blind to the opportunity to capture them, a strategic move that would greatly help in the future.
The capture of these four Depravitas was a significant step in Cain's investigation. Unlike the Blood Depravita, whose resilience and mastery over the Concepts rendered him impervious to soul searching and mind reading, these four were vulnerable. It was a challenging task, but Cain's growth since his encounter with the Depravita of Blood had bolstered his confidence in his chances of success.
In the worst-case scenario, if he failed to access their memories, these four Depravitas would serve as a potent sacrifice for the Samsara Flame. The last time he made a sacrifice related to the Depravita Race, he was rewarded with the Codex of Infinite Pathways. This thought filled Cain with a thrilling sense of anticipation, wondering what kind of Gift he might obtain this time.
Yet, all these musings had to be set aside, for Cain was still in grave peril. He had triumphed over the four Depravitas, but the force of the Time Tribulation encroached on him while simultaneously eradicating the underwater city.
"The hatred and killing intent are immense. There is no intent for tempering or challenge." While the destructive nature of the Time Tribulation made him happy as it destroyed the underwater city, now that it was his time to face it, he was not so excited.
Cain moved back slowly as the force of the Time Tribulation kept advancing until he stood in the center of the underwater city, right above the dark temple where the Depravitas had been working over the Blood God.
A spark of unwavering determination ignited in Cain's eyes as his fighting spirit surged. 'The stronger the Tribulation, the more I will gain. I just need to confront it with all my might!'
Cain prepared to fight using all his power as the Time Tribulation approached him, yet the sky-blue force froze just as it was about to engulf.
"What?" Confusion appeared in Cain's eyes as the sky-blue force from the Time Tribulation consumed everything but him. He had faced the Tribulations many times before, yet this was the first time he could detect a semblance of true wisdom.
The sky-blue force did not remain frozen for long. Once it consumed the entire underwater city, including every building, aquatic monster, and dark temple, it burst outward, channeling all its power into the dimensional barrier and attacking it from the inside and outside at the same time.