Chapter 1770: Surpassing the physical power of the Primordial Body
Screams and explosions echoed throughout the dungeon for several long minutes, shaking the walls and creating waves of violent, chaotic energy, until finally there was only silence.
In the aftermath, Cain stood alone. His towering figure bore a few minor scratches, but these superficial wounds were already rapidly regenerating under the influence of his scarlet flames, swiftly restoring him to his absolute peak condition.
All the other Prima Deities who had previously been imprisoned in the dungeon were gone. Every single one of them had now become part of the Scarlet Throne, their bodies meticulously dismantled and fused into that vast, crimson realm. They now existed solely as cosmic fuel, providing an unending stream of vitality and potent blood force.
With each breath Cain took, he felt an overwhelming torrent of energy flooding his body. Even though his Neo-Demon Path of Power and the strength of his Black Hole had not significantly increased, the physical capabilities of his body were rapidly ascending to an entirely new level. This rapid enhancement vividly demonstrated the utterly overwhelming might of the Scarlet Throne.
Of course, raw physical strength and vitality were not Cain’s only rewards. Much like its predecessor, Scarlet Reaper, the Scarlet Throne had the terrifying ability to consume not only the physical forms but also the very souls of those who perished within it. As a result, Cain inherited all the memories, cultivation techniques, innate abilities, and even Oniric Insights of the unfortunate prisoners.
However, as Cain analyzed these newfound powers more closely, a small frown appeared on his face. He first directed his attention toward the phenomenon inside his Black Hole, where all the stolen Innate Abilities of the prisoners now resided.
"These prisoners’ innate abilities are undoubtedly powerful, each surpassing Void Eclipse Tier, yet those inside my Black Hole barely reach the level of the Third Realm," Cain mused inwardly.
He briefly entertained the possibility that the Dragon Empress had tampered with or suppressed these innate abilities beforehand but quickly dismissed the notion. The answer was far simpler—and somewhat disappointing.
"I successfully devoured their bodies, souls, and even their True Names. Yet, while I consumed their True Names, I failed to fully assimilate them."
A Third Realm Innate Ability was, in essence, a direct manifestation and extension of one’s True Name. Since Cain had been unable to completely assimilate the True Names of the captured Prima Deities, the innate abilities he absorbed remained incomplete, mere shadows—Pseudo Third Realm Innate Abilities at best.
This realization slightly dampened Cain’s initial excitement, but he swiftly accepted the limitation.