The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 324 Dream Journey (I)

"Sure, if that is all it takes, I am happy to help. However, I would be of better help if I got the notes of a Saint Genetic Coder. Of course, I am willing to pay; I just need the channels to buy the proper ones."

When buying information about a profession, one has to be just as careful as with Cultivation Techniques; after all, the wrong guidance could lead to dead ends.

"No problem. I will bring some of the best Saint Genetic Coder Manuals there are by tomorrow."

"Thanks, I must thank you."

Cain nodded, and the three began to speak, discussing the preparations for the Imperial Fest. While it might seem like a simple meal, it was actually a silent clash between the Imperial Princess and their abilities to enhance their status.

The discussion lasted until late at night, and the group discussed many essential points, especially the intricated alliances and animosity between the Imperial Princes and Princesses. Just the fact they were brothers and sisters did not mean they would get along. After all, no matter how wealthy the Imperial Family was, there were never too many resources.

"This was very useful, but it is time to rest. I hope to see you two tomorrow in the Imperial Feast."

Klaus smiled and clasped his hands to Damina and Cain, to which the duo responded by performing a small bow before heading to their respective rooms.

Cain's room was pretty simple. There were golden walls, and other than a bed, there was nothing else inside. However, he immediately noticed the extremely dense Life Wave in the air.

'Training here is the same as using mid-quality wave crystals. It seems the Imperial Family is really rich.'

Not wanting to waste too much time, Cain adopted a meditative position on the ground and closed his eyes. He was tired, but before going to sleep, he went through the cultivation path of the Middle and Late Wave Champion Rank.

Since he had finished increasing the joints in his extremities, it was time to start working on his chest, shoulders, waist, and head bones.

Unlike in the Early Wave Champion Rank, where he only needed to follow the guide of his cultivation technique, the next part was much more complex.

It was crucial to comprehend the complexities of the human skeletal system. The human skeleton serves as the framework for our bodies, supporting and protecting vital organs while facilitating movement. It consists of 206 bones, including those in the spine, arms, and legs, each with unique roles and characteristics.

One area of particular interest is the ribcage, which consists of 24 ribs arranged in 12 pairs. The ribs encase and shield essential organs such as the heart and lungs while allowing for the expansion and contraction of the chest during respiration.

The ribs were the first set of bones that Cain would begin to modify after the transformation of his legs and arms since it was the closest to his Rebirth Heart, the Sacred Organ.

First, he would alter their molecular composition, allowing them to be more sturdy and able to handle stress and trauma much better than before.

Through visualization and the revolution of the Astral Wave through the chest, the ribs would fuse naturally, forming a structure akin to the sturdy metal plate of armor. This fused ribcage provides exceptional protection to vital organs.

After the fusion, the enhanced ribcage would begin to expand, covering the rest of the vital organs in the chest while at the same time generating a powerful bone shell around the Rebirth Heart.

Cain revolved the Sonic Blade Fusion Cultivation Technique for a couple of hours, and after making sure he had complete control over the technique, he went to sleep.

Sleep was just a physical and mental recovery process for someone like Cain. Due to the might of his willpower, it was extremely weird for someone like him to have dreams.

Yet, that was what was happening right now. Cain found himself going through an ethereal and bewildering experience.

Cain felt weightless, like a ghostly observer with no tether to the physical realm. His perspective soared high above, granting him an awe-inspiring view of a realm where reality bent and twisted like a painter's canvas. Even his ability to think and discern reality was affected.

First, he found himself floating above a garden that defied nature. Glowing flowers of every hue swayed in an iridescent breeze, and trees bore fruits that sparkled like stars. The air was filled with melodious hums as hummingbird-like creatures flitted among the blossoms.

It was a celestial garden that defied the concept of beauty. Even the word majestic fell short for such an exquisitive scenario.

While Cain could have stared at that celestial garden for days, he was transported to a canyon of crystalline spires that refracted light into a mesmerizing display of colors in the blink of an eye. These colossal crystals hummed with a harmonious resonance that resonated in the very essence of his being.

Before Cain's sight could accommodate the crystal canyons, his ethereal body descended upon an endless sea of bioluminescent creatures that pulsed and glowed in rhythmic unison, casting an eerie but captivating radiance upon the dark waters. The sea seemed to breathe, its waves moving like a slumbering titan.

The might of that bioluminescent sea was not lesser than the Blood Sea, and the aura it unleashed was purer, as the desires of an Astral Beast did not taint it.

A few seconds after plummeting into the sea, Cain was pulled out. He traveled at the speed of light and found himself amidst the gears and cogs of a colossal clockwork city in less than a second. Each movement of the intricate machinery seemed to orchestrate the passing of time itself. Towers spun, bridges extended, and steam billowed, creating an intricate dance of mechanics.

This clockwork city awakened a powerful intent on Cain as if he could find powerful inheritances related to all sorts of professions. However, before he could lose himself in it, the scenery again changed.

As if carried by a gentle breeze, Cain was transported to a realm of floating islands. These islands were adorned with surreal landscapes. He saw jungles of crystal trees, waterfalls that rose to the heavens, and skies painted in shades that had no names.

It did not take long for the floating islands to disappear from Cain's sight. Suddenly, he was within a labyrinthine structure of mirrors. Each reflection revealed a different version of himself, living alternate lives, making choices, and facing different fates. He could sense the echoes of those choices reverberating through his very soul.

A flash of light appeared in Cain's eyes as he perceived that wonder as he felt in it the power to enhance his hypnosis, but before he could perceive anything else, the mirror labyrinth faded.

His journey then took him to a sky illuminated by dancing auroras that weaved intricate light patterns. These ethereal ribbons of color streaked across the heavens as if they were celestial dancers in a cosmic ballet.

Other than the majestic beauty of the sky, there was no clear intent in this place, so it could not compare with the labyrinth, but this journey was not something Cain could control.

In the blink of an eye, Cain found himself amidst the boundless tomes and scrolls of a celestial library. He could see the collective knowledge of the world written in languages of light and thought.

The knowledge of this place was something that captivated Cain, but he was unable to access it. He could only watch the world around him before moving to a new majestic sight.

High above the peaks of mountains that sang with celestial melodies, Cain watched as streams of music flowed down to the valleys below, where dreamlike creatures swayed in time with the harmonious tunes.

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After a few seconds of that wondrous music, Cain saw desert painted in shades of twilight, where the sands shimmered with stardust. Here, ancient constellations took form and told stories in the celestial language of the cosmos.

As he reached that starlight desert, Cain's mind slowly regained the ability to think and act on the information he was receiving other than by mere intents. The world was slowly losing its grip on his mind, and it seemed he was about to wake up.

Throughout his voyage through the dream world, Cain was but a spectral observer, unable to interact with these fantastical scenes. Each transition brought new wonder and left him in awe of the boundless creativity of this realm. It was a journey through the subconscious, a testament to the limitless possibilities of the dreaming mind.

However, just as he was about to regain consciousness, the dark side of Cain's Sun Seed trembled, and he once again plummeted into a dream state.

Yet, it took an unexpected turn into the depths of a nightmare. Here, the dream world became a realm of darkness and dread, and his inability to interact only heightened the sense of powerlessness.