The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 2372: Fusion of star and ego

"My King."

Leonidas performed a deep bow, lowering his head as he gazed upon Cain with unwavering respect and devotion. His posture was flawless, carrying neither hesitation nor pride—only loyalty.

Cain focused on the man before him and nodded slowly, admiration evident in his eyes.

From the first moment they had met, Leonidas had been someone who earned Cain’s respect. He had endured a horrific curse that slowly devoured his memories and rationality, threatening to erase his very identity. Most would have fallen into madness or oblivion under such an affliction.

And Cain helped the man overcome the curse; his rise had been nothing short of meteoric.

His Astral Rebirth cultivation had already reached the absolute limit of the ArchDeity Rank. His Ego Eternal Path of Power was nearing the threshold of the limit of Mind and Soul As One, and his Resurrección was among the most powerful Cain had ever witnessed. Combined with his Alpha-Omega Overgod Treasures, Leonidas could even crush Champions of the Root—a truly astonishing feat, given their immortal bodies and absolute defenses.

Solemnity and sharpness filled Cain’s gaze as he finally spoke.

"Leonidas, I summoned you because I have a way to make you stronger," Cain said calmly. "A way to help you transcend the limits of the Six Sacred Races."

Leonidas’s eyes widened instantly. A fierce thrill surged within them, accompanied by an almost uncontrollable desire.

He was powerful—there was no denying that. But it was not enough. To stand against the Heart of the Root, to survive the coming war, he needed more. Far more. If there was a way to obtain that power, he would take it without hesitation, regardless of the cost.

This war was for the fate of the entire universe.

There was no price too high.

Cain smiled widely as he sensed the iron resolve burning within the man.

"The evolution I offer you is not one of flesh," Cain continued, "nor even of the soul. It is an evolution of your ego and primordial essence."

Leonidas stiffened slightly, his breathing growing heavier as he processed those words.

Cain allowed him a moment before continuing, his voice steady and resolute.

"I will fuse your Alter-Ego and primordial essence into a Scarlet Star, allowing it to evolve. Through this, you will become one with the Scarlet Throne itself. Your Ego Eternal Path of Power will undergo a fundamental transformation, granting you access to immense amounts of spiritual and psychic energy—far more than even I can directly channel."

Leonidas’s eyes widened further, his pupils trembling.

Such an enhancement was beyond what he had ever imagined. Yet Cain was not finished.

"This evolution will also render you virtually immortal," Cain said calmly. "Your ego, mind, and essence will exist within the Scarlet Throne for eternity. Even if your physical body is destroyed down to the last atom and particle, it will merely be the loss of a vessel—one you can reforge whenever necessary."

The thrill in Leonidas’s heart surged violently.

That level of immortality surpassed even the Samsara Immortal Body.

Yet as he analyzed the words carefully, a sharp and solemn light appeared in his eyes.

Cain noticed immediately—and smiled faintly.

"You’ve realized it," Cain said.

"The flaw," he continued, "is that if I die, the Scarlet Throne will perish as well."

Leonidas remained silent for a long moment.

Then, slowly, a wide smile spread across his face.

"You gave me a second chance to live," Leonidas said firmly, his voice filled with conviction. "When I believed everything was lost... you were the one who gave me purpose again. To share my life and fate with yours will be an honor."

A burning scarlet light ignited within Leonidas’s eyes. The resolution and determination emerging from his soul blazed brighter than suns.

Cain’s smile became radiant.

He did not wait even a second.

With a single thought, the Scarlet Throne manifested before them, its vast gates slowly opening.

Once, the Scarlet Throne had only been a realm of endless suffering and torment—a prison where the souls of those defeated by Cain and his forces were eternally sealed. But that era had long since passed.

Now, the sky within the throne realm was filled with stars.

Each Scarlet Star carried the will, soul force, and ego imprint of a warrior from the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe. They channeled the surrounding energies of the realm, granting massive boosts to the Ego Waves of the warriors connected to them—accelerating cultivation, strengthening power, and refining essence.

Yet now, everything was about to advance to an entirely new level.

Leonidas raised his head and roared with all his strength.

From within his Soul Dimension, his Alter-Ego emerged—the core of his identity, personality, memories, desires, and primordial essence. It burned with unyielding resolve as it crossed into the Scarlet Throne.

Without wasting a single moment, it shot into the sky, heading straight toward the Scarlet Star forged from Leonidas’s Scarlet Leviathan.

The instant the Alter-Ego merged with the Scarlet Star, Cain’s eyes blazed with light.

The Power of Chaos erupted.

Guided by the A.I. Chip Module, Cain fused the Alter-Ego and Scarlet Star into a single, unified existence—binding them directly to the Scarlet Throne itself.

The process began.

Immediately, the Scarlet Star trembled violently. Vast torrents of spiritual force and psychic energy flooded into it. At the same time, fragments of landmass—formed from the bodies and souls of countless powerful warriors—were drawn toward the star.

They crashed into it relentlessly.

The immense pressure accelerated the fusion process, increasing not only the star’s size but also its density, purity, and quality. Layer upon layer formed upon its surface, each one more refined than the last.

With every passing second, the Scarlet Star grew larger, heavier, and more terrifying.

Cain’s eyes were sharper than ever, his focus absolute as he devoted every iota of his mind and soul to maintaining balance and stability.

Meanwhile, Leonidas’s physical body stood motionless.

His eyes were empty.

Everything that defined him—his ego, will, memories, and essence—now existed within the Scarlet Throne, undergoing a transcendent and extraordinary transformation that would reshape his destiny.