The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 362 Third level of the Biometal Herculean Technique

Klaus waved his hand, and from his space ring, a small crystal glowing with a sky-blue energy appeared.

Cain's eyes immediately narrowed as he saw that crystal. Within it, he felt an extremely pure energy and sensed how his Astral Wave instinctively reacted to it.

"Its name is Goldsoul Crystal, a family treasure. Its power radiates from its ability to set your Astral Wave ablaze, burning the impurities within it, while simultaneously reinforcing it and improving its quantity and quality."

Klaus gave Cain a moment to analyze the crystal before continuing.

"You can only use one during each Cultivation Rank. This one is more than enough for a Wave Champion like you. Normally, people wait until they have reached the peak of the rank to use them, but I gather that you intend to use it right away and hope to acquire something even better by the time you approach Wave King status."

Cain's eyes narrowed when he heard the words of the Fourth Imperial Prince, and he just shrugged his shoulders, as that was precisely his plan. He intended to use the treasure immediately and then strive with even more vigor to obtain a better one in the future.

Klaus didn't know whether to laugh or cry. The Goldsoul Crystal was a treasure that some would store for decades, waiting for the perfect moment, yet Cain was prepared to use it instantly.

"Well, I suppose that's why you've achieved so much at such a young age. It's yours, so use it as you see fit."

Cain nodded as he stored the crystal in his space ring. While he was prepared to use it immediately, he would first seek a state of focus and meditation. Although their business was concluded, Cain sensed that the Fourth Imperial Prince had another topic to broach.

Klaus wore a solemn expression as he locked eyes with Cain.

"Tell me, Colonel Laurifer, how adept are you at detective work?"

Sensing the gravity of the subject, Cain took a moment before replying, "I specialize in assassination and espionage. Currently, I can infiltrate and gather information on entities up to the level of Wave King with ease."

Klaus nodded, trusting Cain's assessment. "What I'm about to disclose is classified. If you reveal it without my explicit permission, you'll be branded a traitor."

Cain met the Fourth Imperial Prince's gaze, signaling his acceptance of the burden of knowledge.

"I am the current Vice-Head of the Secret Imperial Police. We've been investigating a series of disappearances in the Prometheus Sector. Over the past two years, more than three million people have vanished without a trace."

The news stunned Cain. It was challenging to make someone disappear in a world of Cultivators with their myriad tracking abilities. The sheer scale of the event implied the involvement of the greatest power of the underworld.

"The scale of this event suggests the involvement of The Organization. The reasons are unclear, but such actions can't continue unchecked. The rate of disappearance has been consistent across the Sector, but recently over 100,000 individuals vanished from the Azure State alone. Disturbingly, the Azure Royal Family, responsible for the safety of the state, reported nothing.

I learned of it through my spy network."

Cain's expression hardened. The Azure Royal Family's inaction made them suspect at best and complicit at worst.

"I need you to investigate this matter. Employ any means necessary, provided you leave no trace. Succeed, and I'll award you fifty percent of the confiscated assets."

As tempting as the offer was, Cain couldn't ignore the potential underlying motives. Still, the sheer number of disappearances invoked his sense of duty.

"I require all the data you've amassed so far. I'll begin my investigation after addressing some pressing matters."

"As we speak, the data is being transferred. I expect complete transparency regarding your findings."

Both men nodded in understanding, and with that, Cain took his leave. Moments later, the Crown Prince materialized in the room.

"I see you took my suggestion to heart, little brother."

The Fourth Imperial Prince was not surprised to see Michael Goldsoul's appearance and merely glanced at him.

"I understand the reasoning behind giving that young man the task, but I'm not so naive as to overlook your ulterior motives, Big Brother."

The tone Klaus used to address those last words made it evident that he was not pleased with the Crown Prince's interference.

Michael simply smiled, nodded, and departed.

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Cain was in his room, a solemn expression on his face. He managed the surging Blood Energy inside his body, heightened by the blood apple, while simultaneously enhancing his Astral Wave using the Goldsoul Crystal.

His vitality and energy pool increased at a shocking rate as both his body and Astral Wave kept improving. His Blood Core became increasingly potent as the blood within him advanced, and his Astral Wave refined to an overwhelming level.

After meditating for over a week, his eyes suddenly opened, revealing a newfound strength. Though he had not evolved to the next stage and remained a Middle Wave Champion, his Rebirth Blood had attained the pinnacle of the Golden Blood Stage!

A satisfied grin crossed his face as he felt the power coursing within him. He eyed the crystal. More than 70% of its energy had been utilized, but a considerable amount remained.

'My Astral Wave has been fully purified. I should conserve the remaining energy for my progression to the Late Stage.'

Storing the crystal and the blood apple, Cain waved his hand, revealing a massive cauldron. He filled it with tons of Golden Level Metal and activated its matrix, increasing its interior temperature.

'It will take several hours for the metal to completely melt.'

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Ensuring everything was in place, Cain rested, preparing himself for the subsequent task. When he awoke and the metal had melted entirely, he stripped down.

Since his Rebirth Blood had achieved the pinnacle of the Golden Stage, Cain's physique was robust enough to undergo the fusion of Golden Level Metal into his bloodstream, attaining the third level of the Biometal Herculean Technique!