Chapter 2457: Treasures from a Half-Step Fourth Realm organization
Cain stood atop his castle with a solemn expression, his mind working relentlessly as he considered his next move.
"I know the location of the fragment," he thought, his eyes fixed on the distant horizon. "But I am not free to act as I wish. And even if I decided to hand it over in exchange for military credits, I have no way to explain how I found it without placing myself in danger."
There was no possibility that Cain would reveal his ability to sense other fragments through the Power of Chaos. Such knowledge would only invite trouble. In the worst-case scenario, the Dark Blood Kingdom would treat him as nothing more than a tool—his mind sealed, his freedom stripped away, his existence reduced to a weapon used at their convenience.
After several minutes of silent contemplation, a plan began to form in his mind.
Taking a slow, steady breath, Cain sat down and adopted a meditative posture.
Soon, he focused on the connection forged through the Power of Chaos—the same channel that allowed him to draw vitality and energy from the Ocean of the Blood Sun. But this time, instead of taking, he gave.
Tiny particles of his soul and bloodline essence flowed through the bond, traveling across the invisible link.
The process was slow and taxing. Nearly an hour passed before the surface of the Ocean of the Blood Sun began to stir.
At last, a figure emerged.
It was a faceless humanoid formed entirely of condensed blood. At first glance, it appeared simple, almost crude, but the aura it radiated was anything but ordinary. Its strength was sufficient to crush Peak ArchDeities with ease, and more importantly, its presence was subtle enough to evade the perception of Alpha–Omega Overgods.
The Blood Avatar lifted its head and turned toward the distant direction where Cain had sensed the fragment.
In the next instant, its body dissolved into a crimson mist that rose into the sky, merging with the clouds. It moved forward in plain sight—yet completely hidden from all who might observe the heavens.