Chapter 1658: Three vs one
Chapter 1658: Three vs one
Cain took a deep breath, and the red flames within his eyes glowed with heightened purity and intensity.
The Path of Conquest was never about restraint. It was about crushing every obstacle in your way, enduring all calamities, and emerging stronger—undisputed in your power. Overcoming those who once sought to destroy you wasn’t just revenge—it was a step forward. A marker of evolution.
As the energy of his Path surged within him, a faint but genuine smile touched Cain’s lips. He could feel it—his understanding and control over his own Path deepening. His potential expanding.
Cain was still at the Early Stage of the Mind and Body as One, but no shackles remained to restrain his growth. It was now only a matter of time, of effort, of cultivation, before he reached the Middle Stage.
While moving from Early to Middle might seem like a modest leap to outsiders, anyone who had set foot in the Third Realm understood the truth—every breakthrough, no matter how small, was monumental. Once one stepped into the Prima Deity Rank, progress came at a steep cost, and each step forward was carved from struggle, pain, and insight.
Silence reigned across the battlefield. Neither side dared make the next move. Even the army of the Gu Sect remained unsure of what would happen next. After all, the Golden Star Kingdom had surrendered Marlin, which had been Cain’s stated demand. Had the war ended with that?
Fortunately, Cain didn’t leave his people in suspense for long.
After a few quiet seconds, Cain’s gaze refocused with deadly clarity as he turned back toward the Golden Star King. His voice rang out, sharp and cold, cutting through the silence.
“You were wise to surrender Marlin. Now hand over the other traitor, pay the fine, and we will leave.”
“What!?” The Golden Star King’s voice rose in disbelief and outrage. His golden aura flickered violently as fury took hold. It had already been humiliating enough to hand over Marlin publicly—an act that had cost him dearly. Now Cain demanded even more?
“Who do you think you are!?” Makiela shouted furiously, her expression twisted in rage. Her power surged around her, golden light flashing through the air.