Chapter 956: Surpassing the Ego Destruction Tribulation (I)
Cain's eyes began to glow with more and more power as he gazed at the layers of fire whose intent focused on him, ready to test his willpower and Ego with abominable force. If he survived, he was sure his willpower would rise to a whole new level, allowing his mind to become one of the core aspects of his battle power again, raising his strength beyond his body and Laws.
'The intent of each layer seems the same as what the Codex of Infinite Pathways describes as the Nine Heavens Ego Destruction Tribulation. It is their overall power that has risen exponentially,' Cain was able to decipher the intent behind the layers, giving him some confidence. While this new tribulation's power was shocking, it still seemed to fulfill a similar function.
The nine layers of fire that covered the Atlas Continent remained peaceful and steady, waiting for Cain to be ready as if some sort of reward for him taking care of the aliens that threatened to engulf the world. However, now that he was ready, its full power came into action, generating pressure that expanded throughout the entire continent.
It was clear to the Scarlet King that even if he was the savior of the world, the Nine Heavens Ego Destruction Tribulation would unleash its full power, and if he were too weak, he would die.
Cain adopted a meditative formation in the air, his eyes cold and focused as he gazed at the flickering, ethereal flames of various colors beginning to fall from the sky, resembling a gentle, celestial rain of fire.
First Layer: The Flickering Flame.
The warriors of the Sacred Races saw how the 9-kilometer-wide storm of fire began to descend. It was beautiful but also extremely dangerous, as proved by the fact it caused space-time to suffer severe distortions, and the energy to burst in and out of reality.
Just the effect on the environment was enough to cause dread in the hearts of the warriors of the Sacred Races, but it's true power came in the effect it had on their minds and souls. The moment they focused on the flames, waves of horrible doubts and fear began to arise from the deepest corners of their psyches.
It was so intense that most of the warriors were forced to immediately look away, out of fear those doubts would break their minds. However, there were still some who managed to keep focus, their eyes sharp as they took in the power, using it to sharpen their minds.
The Collapsing Lightning Emperor's eyes burst with more and more willpower as he gazed at the flickering layers of flames. It was very hard, but he was able to keep his eyes on it, using it to enhance his mind. Of course, the man knew he was only receiving a collateral burst of power, and the true might of the flames were dozens of times more terrifying.
Cain's eyes never left the layer of flickering flames that descended with immense might. This was a mental tribulation; he did not need to fight it with spells or punches, only endure and overcome it.